Maine Releases 15th Report on Domestic Abuse Homicides, 20 Cases Reviewed

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 22:30:25 +0000
Public Health

The Maine Domestic Abuse Homicide Review Panel, in collaboration with Governor Janet Mills and Attorney General Aaron M. Frey, released its 15th Biennial Report reviewing 20 domestic abuse homicides occurring between 2021 and 2024. The report examines case circumstances, identifies system strengths and weaknesses across criminal justice, legal, healthcare, and public-response domains, and offers recommendations aimed at strengthening Maine's response to domestic abuse and preventing future deaths.