The sister of Milford resident Julie Minogue who was brutally murdered this week at her home, has created a Go Fund Me page to support her beloved sister's three boys. Thus far, $81,000 of a $100,000 goal has been raised.
Visit the Go Fund Me page here
Allison Barotti-Corcoran says, "My beautiful younger sister Julie was horrifically murdered on December 6th. She was a victim of domestic violence and had tried multiple times to keep her and her children safe. Julie spent most of her parenting years as a single parent. She navigated working full-time and caring for her boys with ease and love. Nicholas, Shaun, and Luke have found themselves suddenly without a mother. Any support for these three amazing boys would be appreciated. Nicholas is currently serving our country in the Coast Guard, Shaun is a senior in high school, and Luke is an energetic 3-year-old."
According to the police report, on December 5, Milford Police Department received a 911 call from the victim’s 17 yr. old child stating that his mother was being assaulted by a male inside their home at 76 Salem Walk.
The first arriving officers cleared the residence and discovered that the suspect had fled prior to their arrival. The victim was found deceased inside the home. It is believed that the suspect used an axe during the attack, however, this will be officially determined by the medical examiner.
The suspect, Ewen Dewitt, was later located in West Haven and taken into custody.
The crime scene is currently being processed by the Detective Division.
DeWitt has been charged with the following:
- Murder
- Criminal Violation of a Standing Criminal Protective Order
- Criminal Violation of a Restraining Order
- Risk of Injury
- Reckless Endangerment
Dewitt was arraigned at the Connecticut Superior Court in Milford today and is being held on a $5,000,000 bond.
This investigation is ongoing.
The suspect was previously arrested by Milford Police in November 2019 for assaulting the victim and a Protective Order was issued at that time by the court.
On December 1, 2022, the victim was granted a full no contact Restraining Order against the suspect following a complaint that the suspect sent her harassing text messages. The victim and the suspect were in a prior dating relationship. The last known address for the suspect is in Roxbury, CT.