LEWISTON, ME — Maine State Police have identified the woman found dead at a Lewiston residence earlier this week as 42-year-old Melissa Donoghue. Officials responded to the home on Old Greene Road around 5:10 a.m. Monday, launching a death investigation that remains ongoing.
Troopers were called to the scene after receiving a report of an unresponsive individual inside the residence. Upon arrival, officers confirmed that Donoghue was deceased. The circumstances surrounding her death prompted authorities to secure the scene and begin collecting evidence to determine what happened.
On Tuesday, an autopsy was performed at the Office of Chief Medical Examiner in Augusta. While the exam confirmed Donoghue’s identity, police have chosen not to release her cause or manner of death at this time. Investigators say they are withholding these details to protect the integrity of the ongoing investigation.
Although few facts have been made public, police have reassured residents that there is no threat to public safety. This statement suggests that the incident may have been isolated and not the result of random violence. Still, the lack of information has left many in the community seeking answers.
Neighbors on Old Greene Road reported seeing police activity early Monday morning, including crime scene tape around the house and several investigators working at the site. Officers reportedly remained at the scene for several hours as they spoke with individuals who may have had knowledge of the situation.
As the investigation continues, Maine State Police are asking anyone with information about Melissa Donoghue or the events leading up to her death to come forward. No arrests have been made, and police have not publicly identified any persons of interest. For now, the Lewiston community mourns the unexpected loss of a woman whose death remains surrounded by uncertainty. More details are expected to be released as investigators learn more.
