Posted by Matthew Roy on 4/17/2008, 6:43 am, in reply to "Public's help needed to catch teen girl's killer "
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PORTSMOUTH - The crime scene tape is gone from the family home where 16-year-old Meghan Landowski was found last week. The porch now is adorned with balloons, stuffed animals and flowers left in tribute to the slain teen.
Police still are pursuing leads but have reported no breaks in the homicide case.
Susan Humphrey, a single mother who lives nearby, has double-checked her locks since Meghan's death.
"It's a little scary," she said, while potting plants Wednesday morning. "It's a little close to home."
Andrea Warren, who lived next door to Meghan and chatted with her a few hours before she was found dead, said Tuesday that she, too, is worried.
"They're still out there," she said. "Most everyone around here is taking more caution. They're scared."
Police have collected forensic evidence and officers are interviewing friends, family and acquaintances of the girl, whose stepfather found her dead when he returned home to Roberts Court West last week. Detective Jan Westerbeck, a spokeswoman for police, said more than 20 detectives have been involved in the case. They have repeatedly returned to the neighborhood, she said.
"It's not just homicide and robbery; it's all the detectives," she said.
The case has drawn widespread attention. More than 250 people attended a vigil for Meghan on Friday night. Her funeral is Saturday at Pinecrest Baptist Church.
The Woodrow Wilson High School sophomore got out of school early Thursday after taking an exam. She chatted with Warren sometime after 11 a.m. and borrowed some macaroni and cheese for lunch. Her stepfather found her dead and called 911 at 4:09 p.m., police have said.
Authorities have not publicly disclosed the cause of death.
"We have gotten some Crime Line tips, and we are asking the public to give us more," Westerbeck said. Anyone with information can call Crime Line at 1-888-LOCK-U-UP.
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