The Greenwich police did not entirely rule out those close at hand in the first days of this investigation.

Connecticut's medical examiner's office ruled the death a homicide, and the Greenwich police are handling the investigation.

He said the Greenwich police had told his daughter that "there was trauma.

The commander of Greenwich police was moved on due to failings in this inquiry and another murder investigation.

He said the Greenwich police had been notified.

Greenwich police have said little about the case publicly and have declined to answer many questions on the ground that it could compromise the investigation.

The Greenwich police had put very little on the official record.

Others also matched, he said, and he quietly dispatched one of his employees to call the Greenwich police.

It was not clear whether that information was given to Greenwich police.

Even before the slaying, Greenwich police had stepped up security in the area and cautioned residents.