MONROE, Conn. — Police detectives’ decades long investigation into the murder of 8-year-old Renee Freer came to a heartbreaking end in 2025, when the State’s Attorney denied an arrest warrant due to criminal laws for minors in 1977.
Among other public safety news last year, firefighters in the Monroe, Stepney and Stevenson fire companies celebrated milestones during its annual awards banquet.
These and notable stories from the past year are listed below:
The Renee Freer murder case: Candlelight vigil keeps a bright light burning
Suspect Walks: State’s Attorney denies arrest warrant in Renee Freer murder
After murder suspect walks, Renee Freer’s supporters express shock, anger
Monroe’s three fire companies celebrate milestones
Mass casualty incidents, when life and death decisions are made within seconds
Police firearms training where the ultimate goal is not to shoot
Monroe Police: Zoom bomber is a 12-year-old boy from Idaho
