Lauren Lee Malloy — 22 Who Made a Difference in 2022

Lauren Lee Malloy — 22 Who Made a Difference in 2022

Lauren Lee Malloy is on a mission — to get answers into her mother’s death nearly 30 years ago. 

Despite the original medical examiner’s report ruling the death as "natural," Malloy — armed with another forensic pathologist’s opinion that the case should be reexamined — pursued reopening the case. 

At the time of her mother’s death, reporting officers in the East Providence Police Department noted they believed the death was “suspicious.”

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This past June Malloy got the Rhode Island AG’s office to agree to reexamine the case of her mother — Lori Lee Malloy — and in November, a motion was granted to exhume her mother’s remains. 

For Malloy, the case is personal — but also much bigger. 

“I offer my endless thanks to the Court for granting the State’s motion. Thanks also to every single person, group and agency that’s supported this fight. Because of you, my mom is finally getting her fair chance at justice,” Malloy told GoLocal. “Thank you for being her voice and never backing down.”

“I am confident that modern forensic science, technology and investigative methodologies will lead to the answers that couldn’t be found in 1993. Cold cases are no longer ‘unsolvable’ and, as evidence of this fact, I point to the work of Othram, Boston FBI, Massachusetts State Police, Provincetown PD and the Cape and Islands DA’s Office, who recently announced identification of the 1974 'Lady of the Dunes' in Provincetown, Massachusetts, as Ruth Marie Terry,” said Malloy. 

“Cases like Ms. Terry’s should give hope to all our communities,” added Malloy. “I expect my mother’s modern investigation will also lead to conclusive findings and, ultimately, long overdue justice being served.”

“To those involved in my mom’s death and the deaths of other victims, the message is simple – time’s up,” said Malloy. “If you have any information about the events surrounding my mother’s death, I encourage you to call the East Providence Police Department at 401-435-7600. You may remain anonymous. Thank you to those who’ve already come forward.”

Malloy, while focused on her case, continues to shine the light on other unsolved cases that need it.

And for that, she made a difference in 2022 -- and will continue to moving forward.