June 11, 2015
Helland Homcide Update-Windsor VT
VERMONT STATE POLICE
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
PRESS RELEASE
UPDATE: 6/11/2015 WINDSOR HOMICIDE
The Vermont State Police continue to investigate the Homicide of Molly Helland in Windsor, VT. Investigators are working with Kansas Highway Patrol-Troop D and Kansas Bureau of Investigations (KBI). Yesterday afternoon, a 1996 Silver Honda Accord was traveling west on I 70 in Wakeeney, KS.
Kansas Highway Patrol attempted to stop this vehicle for speeding, traveling 87 mph in a 75 mph zone. A pursuit of this vehicle ensued, reaching speeds as high as 105 mph at times.
The vehicle eventually crashed, the lone male occupant found deceased of a gunshot wound. KBI and the Vermont State Police have worked jointly and have positively identified the lone occupant of this vehicle as Jason Kendall, age 27, of West Windsor, VT.
An arrest warrant was issued for Kendall early Tuesday morning, June 9, 2015 , for Second Degree Homicide. This was the result of an investigation into the death of Molly Helland on June 8, 2015 in Windsor, VT.
Investigation in Kansas revealed the 1996 Silver Honda Accord bore one MA registration front plate, stolen from Holyoke on Monday June 8, and a second (different) MA registration rear plate, taken from a residence a short distance from the location from where the first plate was stolen.
The second MA registration plate was never reported stolen and not known to be missing until the events in Kansas revealed these facts.
Kendall possessed a .243 caliber rifle in his vehicle.
This firearm is believed to have been used in the murder of Molly Helland as well as the firearm Kendall used to take his own life.
Investigation continues with the cooperation of the Windsor Police Department, New Hampshire State Police, Claremont (NH) Police Department, Windsor County States Attorney, Massachusetts State Police, Holyoke (MA) Police Department, Springfield (MA) Police Department, Kansas Highway Patrol, Kansas Bureau of Investigations as well as many other law enforcement agencies Between the northeast and the Midwest.
The Vermont State Police would like to thank the public for their assistance in this investigation.
VERMONT STATE POLICE
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
PRESS RELEASE
WINDSOR HOMICIDE DEVELOPMENT
June 10, 2015
At approximately 8pm this evening, the Vermont State Police were contacted by the Kansas Highway Patrol about an incident possibly involving Jason Kendall, who is being sought for 2nd degree murder in the homicide of Molly Helland.
Earlier today, a car with stolen Massachusetts license plates was spotted by Kansas Patrol officers. During the attempt to stop the car, a high-speed chase ensued, ending with the crash of the subject vehicle, a silver Honda Accord.
As the officers approached the vehicle, they discovered the male driver (and only occupant of the vehicle) deceased of an apparent self inflicted gunshot wound. Kansas officials are processing the scene and the driver is being identified through the autopsy process. Preliminary investigation of physical description is consistent with that of Jason Kendall.
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Subject: WINDSOR HOMICIDE UPDATE
VERMONT STATE POLICE
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
PRESS RELEASE
UPDATE: 6/8/2015 WINDSOR HOMICIDE
Major Glenn Hall
Criminal Division Commander
Windsor, VT - June 8th, 2015
This morning, June 8th, 2015 at approximately 7:00 am, the Windsor Police Department responded to a 911 call from a caller who reported hearing screams and gun shots in the area of 43 Main Street in the town of Windsor, VT.
Upon arrival, a Windsor Police officer discovered an adult female lying on the ground outside the residence next to a vehicle. The female victim appeared to have sustained gunshot wounds.
Windsor Fire Department responded to the scene and immediately began resuscitation efforts, however the victim was pronounced deceased at the scene. The victim was subsequently identified as Molly Helland (age 22) of Windsor, VT.
The Windsor Police Department requested assistance of the Vermont State Police. Uniform Troopers responded along with detectives from the Bureau of Criminal Investigation. The VSP Major Crime Unit is leading this investigation.
Preliminary investigation revealed that the victim, Helland recently ended a relationship with her boyfriend, Jason Kendall (age 27) of Windsor. Helland and Kendall have a child together and Helland had recently been living with her parents at 43 Main Street in Windsor.
Kendall is believed to be driving a 1996 Honda Accord, silver in color, bearing VT registration EAR558. A vehicle matching the description was seen leaving the area of 43 Main Street shortly after the shooting occurred.
Investigators are attempting to locate Kendall for questioning.
*****Recent information indicates that Kendall may have changed license plates on this vehicle, possible MA registration 842YM3. *****
The Vermont State Police Crime Scene Search Team has been activated to process the crime scene. The victim will be transported to the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner for autopsy to determine cause and manner of death.
This investigation is ongoing, anyone with information is asked to contact the Vermont State Police in Rockingham at (802)875-2112.
Scott Waterman
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