In February 2012, the murder of 22 year old Serena Perry–who was, at that time, a patient in the psychiatric ward of the Regional Hospital–shocked Saint John. Six months later, Perry’s mother Rose tells CHSJ News she doesn’t understand why police haven’t made an arrest yet.
She says the police told her Serena had been strangled– but the suspect was later released. Older sister Melissa Perry tells CHSJ News the image of her sister’s battered body laying in a casket is one she’ll never forget.
City police have said they’re close to an arrest, but the Perry family says that can’t come soon enough. Without closure, they say, moving on with their lives is impossible.
Friend Barry McGrath and others are organizing a benefit auction on August 26 to help cover the funeral costs. It starts at 2pm at the Grove Lounge. For more information, contact McGrath at 639-7079 or Cathy Legere at 606-1441.
