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Remains Found in Blaine Identified as Tomis Hoyt, Missing Since July

State police say investigators have not determined how she died.

Overview

  • Maine’s Office of the Chief Medical Examiner confirmed the remains discovered on Oct. 30 in Blaine are those of 36-year-old Tomis Hoyt.
  • State police announced the identification on Nov. 12 following forensic work conducted in Augusta.
  • Hoyt, a mother of two from Presque Isle, was last seen on July 13 walking along Robinson Road in Mars Hill.
  • Authorities said she was believed to be barefoot and without money, with surveillance video showing her in a tank top and ripped jeans, according to WAGM.
  • Maine State Police and the Aroostook County Sheriff’s Office say no further details are being released as the investigation continues.