Updated: Fire, Murder/ Suicide Investigation in Chemung County

6/20/2012 (Updated 11:12:23 PM)

A fire at a berry farm in on McDowell Rd. in the Town of Chemung is being handled as a murder/suicide.

The initial stage of the investigation has determined that Mary E. Vinson, age 47, was killed by her estranged boyfriend, Dennis J. Perry, age 56, of 2131 McDowell Rd., Lockwood, NY.

The exact cause of death for both Ms. Vinson and Mr. Perry is still under
investigation and is pending results of the autopsies.

A firearm, as well as other crucial evidence, was collected at the scene.

The investigation is continuing at this time.