The Murdered Alexander Messier

The Murdered 
Alexander Messier
Pequannock, New Jersey

45 year old Alexander Messier was murdered outside of his home in Pequannock, New Jersey on Monday, February 3, 1969 at approximately 2:55 a.m. He awoke suddenly, hearing his daughter screaming for help. Alexander had chased an intruder outside and was killed trying to defend his family. The assailant escaped and is still unidentified. 
A composite sketch of the suspect was created, being a white male appearing to be around the same age as Alexander, standing 6 feet tall and weighing around 200 pounds. The man was said to have receding brown hair with “lots of hair on the sides.” He was wearing a waist length jacket with a “V” at the neck.

There is no information online about the weapon that was used in the slaying. 

Alexander Messier’s homicide is still unsolved.

If you have any further information, please contact the Morris County Prosecutor’s Office at 973-285-6200.

Sources:

https://www.morriscountynj.gov/Departments/Prosecutor/Unsolved-Cases

https://patch.com/new-jersey/triboro/icymi-31-murders-morris-county-under-investigation https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/73609229/alexander-messier/photo