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MN MN - April Sorensen, 27, Rochester, 17 April 2007
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April Jean Sorensen's murder remains unsolved.
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13 years later: April Sorensen case remains unsolved
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Shortly after Sorensen’s murder, police worked with the FBI to create a likely profile of the suspect.
Former police Capt. Brian Winters said in late 2007 that the attacker was probably a single male who could blend into residential neighborhoods easily without raising suspicion. Winters said evidence indicated the offender was comfortable being in a stranger's home uninvited, meaning he likely had broken into or stolen property from other homes.
Both the cable TV technician who called in the fire and Sorensen’s husband have been cleared of any involvement in the crime.
Over the years since the murder, there have been people of interest. In 2017, Sherwin told the Rochester Post Bulletin that some of the people police have investigated have “extensive criminal history or who may have had these types of targeted attacks in the past – which would fit the profile.”
If you have information about the murder of April Jean Sorensen, contact:
Rochester Police Department investigator Anne Johnson 507-328-6921
www.rochesterolmstedcrimestoppers.org
Minnesota BCA, 877-996-6222
BCA.Coldcase@state.mn.us
Shortly after Sorensen’s murder, police worked with the FBI to create a likely profile of the suspect.
Former police Capt. Brian Winters said in late 2007 that the attacker was probably a single male who could blend into residential neighborhoods easily without raising suspicion. Winters said evidence indicated the offender was comfortable being in a stranger's home uninvited, meaning he likely had broken into or stolen property from other homes.
Both the cable TV technician who called in the fire and Sorensen’s husband have been cleared of any involvement in the crime.
Over the years since the murder, there have been people of interest. In 2017, Sherwin told the Rochester Post Bulletin that some of the people police have investigated have “extensive criminal history or who may have had these types of targeted attacks in the past – which would fit the profile.”
If you have information about the murder of April Jean Sorensen, contact:
Rochester Police Department investigator Anne Johnson 507-328-6921
www.rochesterolmstedcrimestoppers.org
Minnesota BCA, 877-996-6222
BCA.Coldcase@state.mn.us
10 Years Later, Officials Are Still Investigating Small Town's Only Unsolved Murder
April Jean Sorensen was found murdered on April 17, 2007.
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While he didn’t want to reveal specific details of the investigation, Capt. Sherwin thinks that DNA technology will eventually improve enough to clearly identify April’s killer.''
COLD CASE: It's been 15 years since April Sorensen was killed in Rochester
Police in Rochester are once again bringing cold cases back to the forefront.
''ROCHESTER, Minn. - The Rochester Police Department is once again bringing cold cases back to the forefront.
"Fifteen years ago on April 17, 2007, April Jean Sorensen was killed in her home in northwest Rochester. A TV technician arrived at the house for a scheduled visit at 12:30 p.m. and saw smoke coming through a window. He immediately called 911. First Responders arrived on scene and determined that the fire was not an accident. Once the fire was extinguished, April’s body was discovered in her bedroom. Autopsy reports confirmed that she had been stabbed and strangled to death," police said.
Sorensen was 27 at the time of her death.
"She was close with her family. They shared a love for running and ran several races together. April had no enemies and was very well liked by everyone. Her death was untimely and a huge loss for her family, friends and our community. Anyone with any information about this case is asked to call Sergeant Eric Boynton at (507) 328-2729 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477," police said. ''
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''Fourteen years ago, April Jean Sorensen, a 27-year-old aspiring dental hygienist, wife and marathon runner had a day that began like any other. She worked her regular morning shift at UPS and then went to class at Rochester Community and Technical College.''
''Rochester police Lt. Tom Faudskar said this week that the case is still open and active and investigators continue to follow up on tips. The Rochester Police Department is expected to host a news conference later this month about Sorensen's April 17, 2007, murder.''
''The door to the bedroom had been closed, allowing the fire to burn hot enough to damage the contents of the room so that very little forensic evidence could be recovered.
Still, investigators collected hundreds of pieces of evidence from the home. Some of that evidence contained human DNA but there's been no match — yet.''
''Shortly after Sorensen's murder, police worked with the FBI to create a likely profile of the suspect.
Former police Capt. Brian Winters said in late 2007 that the attacker was probably a single male who could blend into residential neighborhoods easily without raising suspicion. Winters said evidence indicated the offender was comfortable being in a stranger's home uninvited, meaning he likely had broken into or stolen property from other homes.
Both the cable TV technician who called in the fire and Sorensen's husband have been cleared of any involvement in the crime.''
14 years later, April Sorensen murder remains unsolved
Apr. 16—Fourteen years ago, April Jean Sorensen, a 27-year-old aspiring dental hygienist, wife and marathon runner had a day that began like any other. She worked her regular morning shift at UPS and then went to class at Rochester Community and Technical College. But Sorensen's day and life...
''Rochester police Lt. Tom Faudskar said this week that the case is still open and active and investigators continue to follow up on tips. The Rochester Police Department is expected to host a news conference later this month about Sorensen's April 17, 2007, murder.''
''The door to the bedroom had been closed, allowing the fire to burn hot enough to damage the contents of the room so that very little forensic evidence could be recovered.
Still, investigators collected hundreds of pieces of evidence from the home. Some of that evidence contained human DNA but there's been no match — yet.''
''Shortly after Sorensen's murder, police worked with the FBI to create a likely profile of the suspect.
Former police Capt. Brian Winters said in late 2007 that the attacker was probably a single male who could blend into residential neighborhoods easily without raising suspicion. Winters said evidence indicated the offender was comfortable being in a stranger's home uninvited, meaning he likely had broken into or stolen property from other homes.
Both the cable TV technician who called in the fire and Sorensen's husband have been cleared of any involvement in the crime.''
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https://bringmethenews.com/minnesota-news/rochester-pd-reopens-cold-case-murder-of-27-year-old-woman
Investigators have reopened a cold case murder of a 27-year-old woman in her Rochester home 16 years ago.
April J. Sorensen was found dead on April 17, 2007 in northwest Rochester. An autopsy revealed Sorensen had been stabbed and strangled to death.
Police said a TV technician went to the home for a scheduled visit at 12:30 p.m. and saw smoke coming through the window, a fire which had later determined to have been started intentionally.
Sorensen's body was found in her bedroom after the flames were extinguished.
Rochester police said Sorensen was studying to become a dental hygienist at the time and "worked hard at everything she did." She was also close with family.
"They shared a love for running and ran several races together. April had no enemies and was very well liked by everyone," the police department said in a Facebook post.
Anyone with information regarding this case is asked to call Det. Alex Kendrick at 507-328-2739. Individuals can also call CrimeStoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or text the tip to CrimeStoppers using the P3 Tips app.
If the tip leads to the arrest of a person, the individual who provided the tip may be eligible for a reward.
Investigators have reopened a cold case murder of a 27-year-old woman in her Rochester home 16 years ago.
April J. Sorensen was found dead on April 17, 2007 in northwest Rochester. An autopsy revealed Sorensen had been stabbed and strangled to death.
Police said a TV technician went to the home for a scheduled visit at 12:30 p.m. and saw smoke coming through the window, a fire which had later determined to have been started intentionally.
Sorensen's body was found in her bedroom after the flames were extinguished.
Rochester police said Sorensen was studying to become a dental hygienist at the time and "worked hard at everything she did." She was also close with family.
"They shared a love for running and ran several races together. April had no enemies and was very well liked by everyone," the police department said in a Facebook post.
Anyone with information regarding this case is asked to call Det. Alex Kendrick at 507-328-2739. Individuals can also call CrimeStoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or text the tip to CrimeStoppers using the P3 Tips app.
If the tip leads to the arrest of a person, the individual who provided the tip may be eligible for a reward.
