Earlier in July, 82-year-old Raymond Cornelius was found shot to death inside his Wadsworth Hill home in Ward. This afternoon, State Police investigators said the case remains open. One investigator told WRN that leads have slowed, but continue on "a weekly basis." The case has expanded beyond the Amity-based state police barracks. Troopers from across the state have now joined the investigation, WRN was told earlier today. The New York State Police Intelligence Unit, Forensics' teams are involved as well as the Allegany County District Attorney's Office. A State Police Investigator confirmed this afternoon that multiple search warrants have been executed. However, the nature of those warrants was not revealed. One Investigator said the agency was "frustrated," but not deterred, noting that the investigation would continue until a suspect is in custody.
Police continue to ask residents in the area to remain observant for any suspicious activity. The Investigator noted, " you may not think it is important, but if you have a suspicion," reach out to State Police.
Sources close to the probe have told us there is still no 'person of interest,' but police hope tips from area residents will help.
Police have still not yet publicly identified a motive.
