Julienne Corrao

Do you know who murdered Julienne?
Julienne Corrao, a 39-year-old mother of three from Gloucester, Massachusetts, was remembered by those who knew her as a kind and loving person. A Caucasian woman with a distinctive dragon tattoo on her neck, she was a cherished daughter, sister, and friend. Her life was tragically cut short just two days before Christmas in 2009, leaving her family and community devastated and searching for answers that have remained elusive for over a decade.

On the evening of Wednesday, December 23, 2009, a resident of Princeton Street in East Boston made a grim discovery in a quiet alleyway near number 89. The neighbor spotted a large nylon or cloth bag, initially dismissing it as discarded trash. When police responded to the scene, they found Julienne’s body inside. Investigators determined she had been beaten to death at another location before her body was brought to the residential neighborhood and left between two buildings. Her wrists had been bound, pointing to a brutal and calculated crime. The Office of the Chief Medical Examiner officially ruled her death a homicide.

The discovery shocked the typically peaceful East Boston community, a neighborhood of families and elderly residents unaccustomed to such violence. The area, near the Barnes School elderly housing facility, was described by residents as a quiet street where little ever happened. The crime was particularly jarring during the holiday season, casting a dark shadow over the festive time of year. Boston Police Department homicide detectives immediately launched an investigation into Julienne’s death, working to piece together her final hours and identify who was responsible for her murder.

The investigation began with an appeal to the public for information. Detectives were interested in hearing from anyone who knew Julienne Corrao or might have seen anything unusual in the days leading up to the discovery of her body. Despite the public nature of the crime and the efforts of law enforcement, no suspects were publicly identified, and no arrests have ever been made in connection with her killing. The case quickly grew cold, becoming one of Boston's unsolved homicides from that year.

Over the years, Julienne’s case has been mentioned in connection with other crimes in the area, but authorities have stated they do not believe there are any links. For her family, the lack of resolution has meant years of unanswered questions and unending grief. The brutal way her life was taken and the callous disposal of her body have left a permanent scar on her loved ones and the investigators who have worked on her case.

As of today, the murder of Julienne Corrao remains an open and unsolved case. The Boston Police Department continues to ask for the public's help, emphasizing that even the smallest piece of information could be the key to breaking the case open and finally bringing justice to Julienne and her family. A reward may be available for information leading to an arrest and conviction. Anyone with information is urged to contact the Boston Police Department Homicide Unit at 617-343-4470. For those who wish to remain anonymous, tips can be submitted through the CrimeStoppers Tip Line at 1-800-494-TIPS or by texting the word 'TIP' to CRIME (27463).