On June 17, 2016, the Norwalk Department of Police Service responded to 10 Arch Street apartment C9 for a medical call. Arriving officers found Marian Alexander deceased inside the residence and quickly determined her death to be suspicious. Alexander’s vehicle was also found to be missing. Norwalk Detectives and the Crime Scene Unit responded to the scene and assumed the investigation. On June 18, 2016, the Office ofthe Chief Medical Examiner ruled the cause of death a homicide. Detectives, led by Detective Hudyma and Sergeant Calise quickly determined that James Cunningham was a suspect in Ms. Alexander’s death. Based on numerous interviews, forensic evidence and the cooperation of the community, Detective Hudyma developed the necessary probable cause to submit an arrest warrant for Cunningham. On November 2, 2016, an arrest warrant was issued for Cunningham charging him with the murder of Marian Alexander. On November 15, 2016 Cunningham, who was in jail on unrelated charges, was brought to the Norwalk Police Department and charged.

Arrested- James Cunningham, 42 of 45 Maple Street Norwalk Charges- Murder and Larceny 2 Bond- $750,000

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(Norwalk Police Press Release)