Overview
- On Nov. 20, 2025, multiple agencies combed the woods near Camp Collier in Gardner for Aaron Pennington, including State Police VFAS and CERT teams, K-9 and helicopter units, the Special Emergency Response Team, and Gardner police.
- The search ended without findings, and authorities continue to seek tips while cautioning the public that Pennington is potentially armed and dangerous.
- Family members said police told them newly discovered evidence led to the renewed operation in the area where Pennington’s car was previously found.
- Pennington, an Air Force veteran, is accused of fatally shooting his wife, Breanne, on Oct. 22, 2023, after which his white 2013 BMW was located near Camp Collier and he disappeared.
- Investigators cited phone notes that appeared to outline a plan to kill and reported three spent shell casings in the bedroom where Breanne died, with no firearm recovered.