New Castle County Police name victims of Belvedere double homicide

Adam Duvernay , Josephine Peterson | Delaware News Journal

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New Castle County Police on Sunday evening said the victims of the Belvedere double homicide they began investigating early in the morning are 15-year-old Doris Dorsey and 35-year-old Vincent DiMenco.

Police said the teen is the daughter of a homeowner on Lloyd Street, where Dorsey's body was found in a car. DiMenco, found dead nearby, is the homeowner's friend.

Police first responded to the killings around 1:30 a.m. Both were later pronounced dead by New Castle County Paramedics, police said.

Patrol cars sectioned off part of Newport Gap Pike to close the crime scene. They reopened the area around 3 p.m.

Many in the area woke up Sunday to detectives knocking on their doors seeking information, such as one living on Lloyd Street who was in the middle of breakfast.

“It’s very surprising. Normally it’s pretty quiet here,” said a resident who didn't give her name.

Police said no suspect information is available at this time.

“I want to ensure the residents of New Castle County that our officers and detectives are fully committed to solving this heinous crime; however, we need the help of the community," Col. Vaughn Bond said in a statement. "Please work with us to identify the person(s) responsible for this senseless incident that has devastated and forever altered the lives of their loved ones."

Anyone with information that may be helpful in solving the crime can contact Det. E. Reid at (302) 395-8110; by email at EJReid@nccde.org; or by calling New Castle County Police non-emergency number at (302) 573-2800.

A reward of up to $10,000 is available to anyone who provides information leading to the arrest or conviction of those responsible for violent crimes being investigated by county police.

Contact Adam Duvernay at (302) 319-1855 or aduvernay@delawareonline.com

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