By Associated Press - Friday, March 24, 2017

WOONSOCKET, R.I. (AP) - The case of an 81-year-old Woonsocket official who was found fatally stabbed in her home remains unsolved a year after her death.

Constance Gauthier was found dead on March 23, 2016. Officials say she died from multiple stab wounds.

WJAR-TV reports (https://bit.ly/2mX4KWA ) that police haven’t said if they have a person of interest. They’re waiting on evidence to be processed but say it’s a complex case.

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Capt. Michael Lemoine has said investigators do not believe it was a random act and that there’s no broader threat to residents.

Gauthier was chair of the city personnel board that oversees hiring, hears employee grievances, among other duties.

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Information from: WJAR-TV, https://www.turnto10.com

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