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Seven Years Later, Justice Sought in Teacher's Homicide
24 Jul
Summary
- A $50,000 reward is offered for information on Susan Ledyard's death.
- Her death was ruled a homicide due to blunt force trauma and drowning.
- A four-hour window remains unaccounted for between 3 a.m. and 7 a.m.
Seven years have passed since the body of Delaware County high school teacher Susan Ledyard was recovered from the Brandywine River in Wilmington, Delaware. As of 2026, her family is partnering with Delaware Crime Stoppers to offer a significant reward.
A $50,000 reward is now available for any information that could lead to an arrest in Ledyard's death. Her remains were found by a construction worker on July 23, 2019, and the Delaware Division of Forensic Science later determined she died from blunt force trauma to the head and drowning.
Evidence indicates a critical four-hour window between 3 a.m. and 7 a.m. on that day where Ledyard's whereabouts are unknown. Her car was recorded leaving her driveway at 3:02 a.m., and her Fitbit confirmed she was alive at 7 a.m., with her body discovered approximately 40 minutes later.
Family members have expressed their deep desire for justice, emphasizing that someone carries the knowledge of their role in taking Ledyard's life. Those with any information are urged to contact Delaware State Police detective Daniel Grassi or utilize the Delaware Crime Stoppers hotline.
