More than a week after homicide in Cambridge's Danehy Park, investigators still looking for motive

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WEBVTT -- 03 50:40 the gentleman was 6-6 6 in evening. How does that happen. There is still no clear picture of the killer's motive when Paul Wilson was attacked in Danehy Park last Wednesday. 1:10 most of the blows were to the top of the head. Tonight, investigators met with hundreds of neighbors who packed an auditorium desperate for details. 2:13 we have a lot of information, we need more -- we don't have much to go on One week later, police admit they have no suspect and need more help. 05 54:40 I happened to notice something when I was out - I felt it would be helpful to share with detectives. This woman spoke up tonight offering a detail she thought could help. As police try to solve the mystery. 02 45:46 he was one of the nicest, most sweetest guys. Tom Meek worked with Paul and came looking for answers. 02 48:05 paul's nice guy - if someone wants money- he would give money and go buy them more food. Police say Paul was beaten in a well-lit area right at the entrance to the park, but they still don't know if a bat found nearby was used in the attack. With few clues, neighbors are vowing to do all they can. 03 50:45 it's a mystery to all of us we have to post posters and hope someone comes forward 1:13 -- Investigators say they have been able to collect some evidence here in the park But they are still looking for tips from the public.

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Police and prosecutors investigating the beating death of a man in a Cambridge park said Thursday that they are still searching for clues that could explain why the violent homicide occurred. District Attorney Marian Ryan and police officials were speaking about the case at a public meeting at the Peabody School on Rindge Avenue. They said there are currently no clues to indicate if there was a plan or motive behind the attack.The body of 60-year-old Paul Wilson was found on the New Street side of Danehy Park on Jan. 2. The Cambridge resident had suffered severe head trauma, but his belongings were not stolen.Wilson was pronounced dead at the hospital a few hours later.Wilson resided in a nearby apartment complex and was known to frequently use the park for both recreation and to walk to work.Wilson, who was approximately 6 feet 6 inches tall, was found wearing a pair of shorts, a red winter coat, a winter hat and gloves.Officials said Thursday that he was hit on the top of his head. Investigators found a baseball bat in the area but said they still do not know if it was involved in the homicide. Anyone who was in the vicinity of New Street or Danehy Park between 6:00 and 7:00 p.m. on Jan. 2 who may have noticed the victim is encouraged to come forward.Anyone with any information related to this incident may contact Massachusetts State Police assigned to the Middlesex County District Attorney’s Office at 781-897-6600.