On the evening of February 7, 1999, 39-year-old Catherine Thims was shot and killed while working as a bartender at a Westbrook, Maine establishment. A customer, 37-year-old Mark Prescott, produced a firearm and fatally shot her, an act that stunned patrons and the community.

Law enforcement responded to the scene and identified Mark Prescott as the person responsible. He was apprehended and charged with murder; an investigation and legal process were underway following the shooting.

Catherine’s death left friends, family, and coworkers reeling and marked a tragic moment for the city. If anyone was present that night or has information about Catherine, Mark Prescott, or the events in the bar that evening, please come forward.