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Vermont community holds memorial for Honoree Fleming as search continues for her killer

The community in Castleton, Vermont, came together on Sunday for a memorial in honor of a woman who was killed earlier this month.

Honoree Fleming, a retired Castleton University dean, was killed on October 5 on the D&H Rail Trail, according to WPTZ reports.

The memorial was held on the Castleton Campus of Vermont State University at 2 p.m. Sunday.

About 100 people attended. Fleming's husband, Ron Powers, described Honoree as "the giving tree" during her life.

"Honoree Fleming was the best human being I have ever met," said Powers in his eulogy.

Their son, Dean Powers, also spoke during the memorial and said his mother "may be the first agnostic saint."

Police are still investigating and have not identified a person suspected of killing Fleming.

The person is described as a white man in his 20s with short red hair.

A composite sketch on a person of interest in the death of Honoree Fleming in Castleton, Vermont. The sketch was released Wednesday, Oct. 11, 2023, based on witness interviews.
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A composite sketch on a person of interest in the death of Honoree Fleming in Castleton, Vermont. The sketch was released Wednesday, Oct. 11, 2023, based on witness interviews.

Anyone who has any information on this incident is urged to call 911.

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