Vanessa Marcotte murder: DA releases suspect description based on DNA, witness statement

PRINCETON, Mass. — The District Attorney has released a physical description of a person of interest in the murder of Vanessa Marcotte.

Marcotte, 27, was a Google executive living in New York City. She was visiting her mother’s home in Princeton when she was attacked and killed while out for a jog. Her body was located the next day less than a mile from her mother’s home. Investigators said she had burns to her head and feet.

Based on a DNA profile found at the crime scene and a witness statement, the DA released a description Thursday of the person believed to be connected to the murder. The person is believed to be a Hispanic or Latino man with an athletic build who is about 30 years old. The suspect would have had scratches on him last August.

The DA said that they have received more than 1,300 tips in the case, which has helped put together the suspect description.

In November, the DA's office said investigators were searching for a “dark-colored SUV” that was scene in the area where Marcotte’s body was found.

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