SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WGGB) – The family of an Agawam woman killed 20 years ago is confident their daughter’s killer will soon be caught.
Hampden County District Attorney Mark Mastroianni says his team is activly investigating the decades long unsolved murder of Lisa Ziegert.
“It gives us increased hope. We have never given up on the idea that this can be solved. We know it can be solved,” said Diane Ziegert, mom.
Mastroianni says Friday that his office has seen more activity in tips and leads in the case, thanks in part to new forensic technology. He adds that new evidence has emerged as a result of new interviews and that his office intends to review that evidence.
“We have developed individuals that we are talking to who we are seeking to take samples from to test against results we already have in the case,” said Mastroianni.
Ziegert was kidnapped from a gift shop in Agawam back on April 15, 1992. Investigators found her body four days later, and determined that she was raped and died from a stab wound to her neck.
Mastroianni notes that the case was never closed, and that his office always welcomes new information that may be relevant to the case.
Last year marked 20 years since Ziegert’s death and her family has held out hope for two decades that her case would be solved.
“The moments we had are precious and forever held in our minds and our hearts,” said Diane Ziegert.
ABOUT TIME…
Can not believe it’s been 20 years still seems so freshly sad.RIP Lisa
20 years ago, this was a rare occurence, today, it’s an everyday occurence. How times have changed! RIP
Where did 20 years go? The Ziegert family needs closure, and the person needs to be charged and serve his sentence. Its just sad he’s been walking our streets for 20 years with no concious.
I remember this story like it was yesterday, I was 11 years old when this happened, and it was such a scary time… Like Lori said..nowadays , it just happens all the time, so sad, but hope for her family they can get some real closure!
I pray they find resolution and put her killer in jail
About time, I have always remembered her over the years and wondered whatever happened to the case.
PRAYERS for the Ziegert family that they FINALLY get some closure, she was one of the NICEST teachers you ever met. So sad and so senseless!
hope they do find the person …been much too long…. i cant imagine the family torment
I was a freshman in high school when this happend.Can’t believe its been this long. Prayers to her family.May they finally get the answers they need & may the one who did this FINALLY pay for her stolen life! R.I.P Lisa
It’s about time! Hopefully an arrest and prosecution will finally give the family some comfort knowing they at least got justice for Lisa…