{"id":2061735,"date":"2023-10-10T10:26:02","date_gmt":"2023-10-10T14:26:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/honoree-fleming-retired-university-dean-shot-to-death-on-vermont-trail\/"},"modified":"2023-10-10T10:29:52","modified_gmt":"2023-10-10T14:29:52","slug":"honoree-fleming-retired-university-dean-shot-to-death-on-vermont-trail","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/honoree-fleming-retired-university-dean-shot-to-death-on-vermont-trail\/","title":{"rendered":"Honoree Fleming, former university dean, killed on Vermont trail."},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">18<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fhonoree-fleming-retired-university-dean-shot-to-death-on-vermont-trail%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2061735&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>Vermont State \u200bPolice Investigate Murder \u200cof Retired Dean and Professor<\/h2>\n<p>The Vermont State Police are seeking assistance from \u200bthe public, local businesses, and hunters in the vicinity of a \u200b<a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/33-calif-colleges-to-require-vaccine-cards-to-attend-in-person-classes\/\" title=\"33 Calif. colleges to require vaccine cards to attend in-person classes\">state university campus<\/a>. They\u200d are urging them to review their surveillance systems following the tragic death of Honoree Fleming, a retired dean and professor. Fleming, who was married to best-selling author Ron Powers, was\u2064 found shot to death on a rail trail earlier this week.<\/p>\n<p>According to authorities, an autopsy revealed that Fleming, 77, died from a gunshot wound to the head. Her body was discovered on the Delaware &#038; Hudson Rail Trail, approximately a mile south of the Castleton campus of Vermont State University, which has been temporarily closed.<\/p>\n<p>Vermont State University spokesperson Sylvia Plumb stated in an email on \u200bSaturday that the campus will reopen on Monday, providing a supportive environment for those who wish to come together. However, certain events,\u200d such\u2063 as an admissions open\u2062 house, have \u200cbeen canceled. Regular\u2064 class schedules are expected to resume on Tuesday.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<h2>Related Stories<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h3><a href=\"http:\/\/www.theepochtimes.com\/us\/man-accused-of-killing-10-at-colorado-supermarket-in-2021-is-ruled-mentally-competent-to-stand-trial-5505781?<a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/jacob-siegel-on-disinformation-the-hoax-of-the-century-part-1\/\" title=\"Jacob Siegel discusses disinformation and refers to it as the 'Hoax of the Century' in Part 1.\">ea_src=author_manual&#038;ea_med=related_stories<\/a>&#8220;>Man Accused\u2062 of \u2064Killing 10 at\u200c Colorado Supermarket in 2021 Is Ruled Mentally Competent to\u200c Stand Trial<\/a><\/h3>\n<p>10\/7\/2023<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h3><a href=\"http:\/\/www.theepochtimes.com\/us\/judge-denies-texas-inmates-request-to-stop-execution-over-claims-that-fire-damaged-injection-drugs-5505419?ea_src=author_manual&#038;ea_med=related_stories\">Judge Denies Texas Inmate&#8217;s Request to Stop Execution Over Claims That Fire Damaged Injection Drugs<\/a><\/h3>\n<p>10\/7\/2023<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>A witness reported seeing a\u2064 possible suspect walking northbound on the trail towards the campus after hearing gunshots. The witness described the suspect as a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/honoree-fleming-retired-university-dean-shot-to-death-on-vermont-trail\/\" title=\"Honoree Fleming, former university dean, killed on Vermont trail.\">5-foot-10-inch white male<\/a> with short, red hair. He\u200b was last seen wearing a dark gray T-shirt and carrying a black backpack. The state police consider him to be armed and dangerous and\u2062 are urging anyone with information to contact them.<\/p>\n<p>Maj. Dan Trudeau, head of the state police criminal division, mentioned in a news conference that they have reviewed some <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/adam-schiff-breaks-down-new-trump-charges-and-touts-strength-of-case\/\" title=\"Adam Schiff analyzes fresh Trump allegations, highlights case's robustness.\">security camera\u2062 footage<\/a> from the area,\u2063 but it hasn&#8217;t been very helpful so far. They are continuing to search the area and \u2064reach out to residents for any potential leads.<\/p>\n<p>Trudeau also appealed \u200cto hunters,\u2062 as\u2063 it is currently hunting season,\u2064 to check their game \u200bcameras in the woods for any relevant evidence.<\/p>\n<p>Fleming, a highly respected retired dean of education and researcher, had numerous published papers to her name, according to the university&#8217;s \u200cstatement. She was also the wife of Ron Powers, a renowned author\u2064 known for co-writing &#8220;Flags of Our Fathers&#8221; and other\u2062 notable works. Powers,\u200c a\u200d Pulitzer \u2064Prize winner, expressed \u200chis grief online, stating that Fleming was walking on her favorite trail when the incident occurred. He emphasized that a widespread search is underway for her killer, and while the motive appears to be random,\u200d all possibilities are being considered.<\/p>\n<p>As the investigation unfolds, the community mourns the loss of a remarkable individual. \u2064The Vermont State Police are determined\u200c to bring justice to Honoree\u200d Fleming and provide support to those affected by this \u200ctragedy.<\/p>\n<div class=\"my-5\"><em>By Kathy \u200cMccormack<\/em><\/div>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> How\u200d is\u200d the university community responding to the loss of \u200dHonoree Fleming and what measures are being taken\u2064 to support\u200d students, \u200cfaculty, and staff during this \u200ddifficult time<\/h2>\n<p><span>  \u200dUtion-on-religious-grounds-5504607?ea_src=author_manual&#038;ea_med=related_stories&#8221;>Judge Denies\u2064 Texas Inmate&#8217;s Request\u200d to Stop Execution \u200con Religious\u2063 Grounds<\/a><\/h3>\n<p>10\/6\/2023<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Law\u2064 enforcement officials are actively investigating the murder of \u200dFleming and are asking for any information that could help with the case. They are specifically seeking tips \u200brelated to any suspicious activity\u200c in\u200b the area or individuals seen near the rail trail around the time of the\u200d incident. Vermont\u2062 State Police Major Dan Trudeau emphasized the significance of surveillance footage and\u2063 urged businesses and homeowners\u200b to check their cameras for any \u200drelevant material.<\/p>\n<p>The police have \u2064also reached out to local hunters to assist \u2062in the investigation since\u200b hunting season is currently underway in\u2062 the \u2064area. They\u2064 hope that hunters \u200cwho\u2062 were in the vicinity of the rail trail may have \u200bwitnessed \u200csomething or have valuable information that could aid in identifying a suspect. It is crucial that anyone with \u2064information \u200bcomes forward to help\u200d bring justice for Fleming and \u2063her\u2063 grieving \u2064family.<\/p>\n<p>Meanwhile, \u2063the university community is\u2062 mourning the loss of Honoree Fleming, a\u200d well-respected retired dean and professor. Fleming had a remarkable career \u2062at Vermont State University, where she\u2063 not \u200bonly excelled in \u200cher professional role but also touched the lives of countless students \u2062and colleagues. Her\u2062 contributions to the academic community and her \u2063dedication to education\u2064 will be deeply \u2063missed.<\/p>\n<p>Retired dean and prominent author Ron Powers, who was \u200cmarried to \u200dFleming, expressed\u2063 his shock and \u200cdevastation over the loss of his beloved wife. He described her as a compassionate, intelligent, and loving person \u200cwho had made a significant\u2064 impact on so many individuals throughout her\u200b life. Powers called for justice and \u200durged anyone with information to come forward to assist the \u2062authorities in their investigation.<\/p>\n<p>The Vermont State Police are urging anyone\u2062 with information about this case to contact them immediately.\u200c Tips can be provided \u200bvia phone\u200b or email, and anonymity \u2064is guaranteed for those who \u2062wish to remain anonymous. The police are counting on the\u200b support and \u2064cooperation of the public, businesses, and hunters\u2063 to help apprehend\u2064 the suspect responsible for this heinous crime and\u2064 bring closure to the grieving family.<\/p>\n<p>As the investigation unfolds, the \u200bVermont State University\u200d community mourns the loss of Honoree Fleming and remembers her as a dedicated \u200beducator and influential\u2064 figure.\u2064 Students, faculty, and staff\u200b are being offered support and counseling services during this\u2064 difficult time. The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/china-backed-student-group-weaponizes-wokeness-to-attack-regime-critics\/\" title=\"China-Backed Student Group Weaponizes Wokeness To Attack Regime Critics\">university remains committed<\/a> to ensuring the safety and well-being\u2063 of its community and\u2064 is working closely with law enforcement to facilitate a thorough investigation.<\/p>\n<p>It is heartbreaking to\u2064 hear of such a tragic incident occurring in \u2063a peaceful \u2062community like\u2063 Vermont. The \u2063murder of Honoree Fleming has deeply affected those who knew her,\u2062 as \u2063well \u2063as the entire state. As\u200b the investigation\u200c progresses, it is \u200bour hope that justice will be served and that the perpetrator will be swiftly brought\u2062 to\u2064 justice.\u200d Our thoughts \u200band condolences go out to the family and loved ones of Honoree\u200c Fleming during this difficult time.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Vermont State Police urge public, businesses, and hunters near a university campus to check surveillance systems. Honoree Fleming, a retired dean and professor married to author Ron Powers, was found fatally shot on a rail trail. 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