$5K Reward Offered for Information in Orange County Cold Case

Warwick police have announced a $5,000 reward for information leading to the arrest of the person responsible for the 1981 murder of Dawn Marino. This renewed push comes after recent developments in the decades-old case, which has haunted the community for over 40 years.

The Mysterious Disappearance of Dawn Marino

Dawn Marino was just 20 years old when she vanished from outside a bar in Pine Island, Orange County, on a night out with friends in 1981. Her disappearance left family, friends, and investigators searching for answers. Tragically, Marino's body was discovered six years later, on Halloween 1987, in a cistern in Warwick, but her killer was never identified.

New Efforts to Solve the Case

Recent developments have prompted Warwick police to intensify efforts to find Dawn Marino’s killer. The FBI, along with local and state law enforcement, have been actively working on the case. Just last week, they were seen distributing flyers at a roadblock near the location where Marino was last seen alive. The new push, along with the reward, is aimed at generating fresh leads to help solve the mystery.

How You Can Help

If you have any information about the case, police urge you to come forward. Tips can be made confidentially by calling the state police at 845-344-5370. The hope is that with renewed attention and the public's assistance, the family of Dawn Marino may finally receive the justice they have long been seeking.

This case remains a chilling reminder of the impact unsolved crimes have on families and communities, and law enforcement is determined to bring closure to the decades-long mystery.