Norwich Police Take Another Look at 1950s Cold Case

Norwich police have reopened a decades-old cold case and are once again searching for clues about the deaths of Ellis W. Ruley and his son-in-law Douglas Harris.

Harris died in 1948. Ruley died 11 years later. Police are conducting an 18-month review of the case and have exhumed their bodies to investigate. New autopsies will also be conducted, according to police.

Anyone with information is urged to call Norwich police at 860-886-5561 or the anonymous tip line at 860-886-5561 ext. 500.

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