Topline: At the time of the incident, the suspect and his wife were visiting his parent’s home in Readfield, Maine.
Published: February 22, 2025 7:30 am ET
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Samuel Whittemore (via Kennebec County Jail)
READFIELD, ME — A Maine man is behind bars for allegedly murdering his wife and critically injuring his mother.
According to police, 34-year-old Samuel Whittemore, of Belfast, Maine, was charged with the murder of his wife after an incident on Wednesday.
Maine State Police and Winthrop Police Department responded to a 911 call reporting “an incident” at a home on Giles Road in Readfield, Maine, on Wednesday morning, February 19.
Upon arrival, first responders discovered a deceased adult female outside the house, police said. The victim was identified as 32-year-old Margaux Whittemore of Belfast.
Responding officers also found the homeowner, 67-year-old Dorothy Whittemore, suffering from injuries inside the residence. She was transported to Central Maine Medical Center in Lewiston where she was listed in critical condition. Her condition has since been upgraded.
The suspect, Samuel Whittemore, fled the scene and was taken into custody by a trooper a short distance away. He was transported to Maine General Hospital in Augusta for an evaluation and has since been transported to the Kennebec County Jail where he has been charged with Murder.
According to police, Margaux and Samuel Whittemore were married and lived in Belfast. At the time of the incident, they were visiting Samuel’s parent’s home in Readfield.
Officials confirmed Dorothy Whittemore is Samuel’s mother. His father was not inside the house at the time but arrived shortly after the incident occurred.
Margaux was transported to the Office of Chief Medical Examiner in Augusta where an autopsy was performed Thursday morning, February 20, 2025. The manner of death has been ruled a homicide.
Presumption of Innocence: A presumption of innocence means that any defendant in a criminal trial is presumed to be innocent until they have been proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law. The defendant in this case is only accused of the charges set forth in the criminal complaint. They are innocent until proven guilty.
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Samuel Whittemore (via Kennebec County Jail)
READFIELD, ME — A Maine man is behind bars for allegedly murdering his wife and critically injuring his mother.
According to police, 34-year-old Samuel Whittemore, of Belfast, Maine, was charged with the murder of his wife after an incident on Wednesday.
Maine State Police and Winthrop Police Department responded to a 911 call reporting “an incident” at a home on Giles Road in Readfield, Maine, on Wednesday morning, February 19.
Upon arrival, first responders discovered a deceased adult female outside the house, police said. The victim was identified as 32-year-old Margaux Whittemore of Belfast.
Responding officers also found the homeowner, 67-year-old Dorothy Whittemore, suffering from injuries inside the residence. She was transported to Central Maine Medical Center in Lewiston where she was listed in critical condition. Her condition has since been upgraded.
The suspect, Samuel Whittemore, fled the scene and was taken into custody by a trooper a short distance away. He was transported to Maine General Hospital in Augusta for an evaluation and has since been transported to the Kennebec County Jail where he has been charged with Murder.
According to police, Margaux and Samuel Whittemore were married and lived in Belfast. At the time of the incident, they were visiting Samuel’s parent’s home in Readfield.
Officials confirmed Dorothy Whittemore is Samuel’s mother. His father was not inside the house at the time but arrived shortly after the incident occurred.
Margaux was transported to the Office of Chief Medical Examiner in Augusta where an autopsy was performed Thursday morning, February 20, 2025. The manner of death has been ruled a homicide.
Presumption of Innocence: A presumption of innocence means that any defendant in a criminal trial is presumed to be innocent until they have been proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law. The defendant in this case is only accused of the charges set forth in the criminal complaint. They are innocent until proven guilty.
Editor's Note: ThePo makes every effort to accurately transcribe the contents of affidavits of probable cause contained in criminal complaints. Often, the complaints themselves are copies of copies of faxed copies, and are difficult to read. To confirm the accuracy of our transcription, contact the Magisterial District Court listed above and request a copy of the criminal complaint. It's a public record to which you are entitled.
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Samuel Whittemore (via Kennebec County Jail)
READFIELD, ME — A Maine man is behind bars for allegedly murdering his wife and critically injuring his mother.
According to police, 34-year-old Samuel Whittemore, of Belfast, Maine, was charged with the murder of his wife after an incident on Wednesday.
Maine State Police and Winthrop Police Department responded to a 911 call reporting “an incident” at a home on Giles Road in Readfield, Maine, on Wednesday morning, February 19.
Upon arrival, first responders discovered a deceased adult female outside the house, police said. The victim was identified as 32-year-old Margaux Whittemore of Belfast.
Responding officers also found the homeowner, 67-year-old Dorothy Whittemore, suffering from injuries inside the residence. She was transported to Central Maine Medical Center in Lewiston where she was listed in critical condition. Her condition has since been upgraded.
The suspect, Samuel Whittemore, fled the scene and was taken into custody by a trooper a short distance away. He was transported to Maine General Hospital in Augusta for an evaluation and has since been transported to the Kennebec County Jail where he has been charged with Murder.
According to police, Margaux and Samuel Whittemore were married and lived in Belfast. At the time of the incident, they were visiting Samuel’s parent’s home in Readfield.
Officials confirmed Dorothy Whittemore is Samuel’s mother. His father was not inside the house at the time but arrived shortly after the incident occurred.
Margaux was transported to the Office of Chief Medical Examiner in Augusta where an autopsy was performed Thursday morning, February 20, 2025. The manner of death has been ruled a homicide.
Presumption of Innocence: A presumption of innocence means that any defendant in a criminal trial is presumed to be innocent until they have been proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law. The defendant in this case is only accused of the charges set forth in the criminal complaint. They are innocent until proven guilty.
Editor's Note: ThePo makes every effort to accurately transcribe the contents of affidavits of probable cause contained in criminal complaints. Often, the complaints themselves are copies of copies of faxed copies, and are difficult to read. To confirm the accuracy of our transcription, contact the Magisterial District Court listed above and request a copy of the criminal complaint. It's a public record to which you are entitled.
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