A retired university dean, Honoree Fleming, was tragically found shot to death on a rail trail in Castleton, Vermont. The 77-year-old was the wife of Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Ron Powers. Fleming, who was described as a “beloved teacher” at Vermont State University Castleton Campus, was mourned by the university community. The suspect in the homicide remains at large and is considered armed and dangerous, prompting a manhunt by Vermont State Police. Authorities are urging the public to review any surveillance footage that may aid in tracking down the suspect.
Honoree Fleming, a retired university dean and wife of Pulitzer Prize-winning writer Ron Powers, was discovered dead on a rail trail in Castleton, Vermont. The 77-year-old suffered a fatal gunshot wound to the head, leading to her death being ruled a homicide. Fleming was a beloved teacher at Vermont State University and received an outpouring of condolences from the university community. Prior to her time at Castleton, Fleming held faculty positions at Trinity College, Middlebury College, and the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai.
The suspect in the shooting is still on the loose and is considered armed and dangerous, according to Vermont State Police. Authorities are appealing to the public for any information or surveillance footage that could assist in identifying and locating the suspect. The community has been advised to remain vigilant while the search continues. The Castleton campus was closed and a shelter-in-place order was issued as a precautionary measure. The tragic incident has left many in shock, with Powers expressing his profound grief and calling Fleming’s death an “unbelievable tragedy.”
