More than five decades have passed since the unsolved murder of William L. Collins, a case that continues to challenge New Castle County investigators.
The 29-year-old man was found dead on June 11, 1972, when police officers were called to Pigeon Point Road near the former C&E Minerals Inc. chemical plant in New Castle. The incident occurred in the Port of Wilmington community area.
Despite the passage of time, law enforcement officials have not closed the case and continue seeking information that could lead to answers in Collins’ death. The investigation remains active as a cold case homicide.
