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From the Conway Daily Sun:
11/15/2005
Memorial walk marks anniversary of hiker's murder
Barbara Tetreault
Sharing memories and a hope that her murderer will eventually be found, friends and family of Louise Chaput on Saturday conducted a memorial walk to mark the fourth anniversary of her death.
Almost 30 people, including Chaput’s two daughters, three of her siblings, and many of her closest friends went on the hike which passed the spot where the body of the 52-year old Canadian psychologist was discovered.
Chaput had traveled to Pinkham Notch alone from her home in Sherbrooke on Nov. 15, 2001, to hike for a few days. When she did not return as expected on Nov. 19, her longtime companion reported her missing to police. Her body was discovered three days later, 200 yards off the Glen Boulder trail. She had been stabbed.
“We still miss her. She was a very special person,” said Jean Bruyere, who is married to Chaput’s sister, Colette.
For the past three Novembers, Denis Masson and Marie Pinault have made the journey from their home in Ottawa, Ontario to Pinkham Notch to keep the case before the public. Last year, Chaput’s oldest daughter Corinne joined them.
The pair said they discovered the annual trips were healing for them by allowing them to talk and share memories of their close friend. This year, they decided a memorial walk might provide the same benefit to other friends and family members. At the same time they hope the publicity will trigger a tip that will help police solve the case.
“It’s important to come here to remember - to keep hope that they will find the person responsible,” said Pinault.
Both of Chaput’s daughters participated in the walk Saturday. Corinne, 22, a third year college student was at Pinkham Notch during the initial search for her mother and returned last year. This weekend was the first visit for her sister Constance, who was only eight when her mother was killed.
The Bruyeres, along with Louise’s brothers, Carl and Alain Chaput, drove to Pinkham Notch from their home in Montreal for the hike.
Also making the trip from Montreal was Canadian screenwriter Joanne Arseneau, who went to college with Louise Chaput.
“We were very close,” she said.
Arseneau said she has written a screenplay loosely inspired by Chaput’s murder called “Without Her.” A movie based on the screenplay has been filmed and should be released next year.
State Police Detective Charles West said the case remains open but there is little new to report. Any tip can be called into NH State Police Troop F at 271-1170 ( 24 hour dispatch) or to the Major Crime Office in Concord at 271-2663
Pinault said she worries that the murderer will strike again. But she adds that she believes the case will eventually be solved. But until there is an arrest in the case, she and Masson plan to continue their November trips to Pinkham Notch.
11/15/2005
Memorial walk marks anniversary of hiker's murder
Barbara Tetreault
Sharing memories and a hope that her murderer will eventually be found, friends and family of Louise Chaput on Saturday conducted a memorial walk to mark the fourth anniversary of her death.
Almost 30 people, including Chaput’s two daughters, three of her siblings, and many of her closest friends went on the hike which passed the spot where the body of the 52-year old Canadian psychologist was discovered.
Chaput had traveled to Pinkham Notch alone from her home in Sherbrooke on Nov. 15, 2001, to hike for a few days. When she did not return as expected on Nov. 19, her longtime companion reported her missing to police. Her body was discovered three days later, 200 yards off the Glen Boulder trail. She had been stabbed.
“We still miss her. She was a very special person,” said Jean Bruyere, who is married to Chaput’s sister, Colette.
For the past three Novembers, Denis Masson and Marie Pinault have made the journey from their home in Ottawa, Ontario to Pinkham Notch to keep the case before the public. Last year, Chaput’s oldest daughter Corinne joined them.
The pair said they discovered the annual trips were healing for them by allowing them to talk and share memories of their close friend. This year, they decided a memorial walk might provide the same benefit to other friends and family members. At the same time they hope the publicity will trigger a tip that will help police solve the case.
“It’s important to come here to remember - to keep hope that they will find the person responsible,” said Pinault.
Both of Chaput’s daughters participated in the walk Saturday. Corinne, 22, a third year college student was at Pinkham Notch during the initial search for her mother and returned last year. This weekend was the first visit for her sister Constance, who was only eight when her mother was killed.
The Bruyeres, along with Louise’s brothers, Carl and Alain Chaput, drove to Pinkham Notch from their home in Montreal for the hike.
Also making the trip from Montreal was Canadian screenwriter Joanne Arseneau, who went to college with Louise Chaput.
“We were very close,” she said.
Arseneau said she has written a screenplay loosely inspired by Chaput’s murder called “Without Her.” A movie based on the screenplay has been filmed and should be released next year.
State Police Detective Charles West said the case remains open but there is little new to report. Any tip can be called into NH State Police Troop F at 271-1170 ( 24 hour dispatch) or to the Major Crime Office in Concord at 271-2663
Pinault said she worries that the murderer will strike again. But she adds that she believes the case will eventually be solved. But until there is an arrest in the case, she and Masson plan to continue their November trips to Pinkham Notch.
