Woman’s Death in Woodbury Ruled a Homicide - Likely by Strangulation

The Vermont State Police announced Monday, July 7, 2025, that the death of Tina Daigle, a 38-year-old Hardwick woman, has been ruled a homicide. The Chief Medical Examiner’s Office in Burlington determined the cause of death was asphyxiation/compression of the neck, with the manner classified as homicide/assault by another.

The investigation began on June 19, 2025, when state police received a report of a body found at a roadside pull-off along Route 14 in Woodbury. First responders confirmed the deceased was a woman, later identified as Daigle, and investigators immediately deemed the death suspicious.

An autopsy was conducted the following day, June 20, but the cause and manner of death were not finalized until this week’s update.Vermont State Police, including the Major Crime Unit, Bureau of Criminal Investigations, Crime Scene Search Team, Field Force Division, and Victim Services Unit, have been actively working the case.

No one is currently in custody, and the investigation remains ongoing.Authorities are urging anyone with information to contact the Berlin Barracks at 802-229-9191 or submit an anonymous tip online at https://vsp.vermont.gov/tipsubmit.

“We’re committed to following every lead in this case,” said a state police spokesperson. “Community input could be critical to moving this investigation forward.”The state police have promised to release additional details as the case progresses, emphasizing their dedication to seeking justice for Daigle and her family.

This tragic incident has shaken the small Washington County community, and residents are encouraged to remain vigilant and report any relevant information.As Woodbury and Hardwick mourn the loss of Tina Daigle, the Vermont State Police continue their efforts to uncover the circumstances surrounding her death and bring those responsible to justice.

This is the second update in an ongoing investigation. Further updates will be provided as new information becomes available.