A man from upstate New York, initially reported missing, is now believed to have been murdered by his own family members. The local law enforcement in Cairo and Greene County had been probing into the disappearance of 69-year-old Roger Pitt Sr. since November 18. Initial reports suggested that Pitt had packed his belongings and left the area in his 1987 Mercedes Benz, according to the Greene County Sheriff’s Office.
However, investigators soon began to suspect that the family members of the missing man were withholding information. The statements given by Pitt’s family did not align with the findings of the investigators, which led to the issuance of search warrants for the Pitt family property in Cairo. It was here that the remains of Pitt were discovered.
Three individuals have been arrested in connection with the case: Rodney Pitt, 46, Drew White, 23, and Tania Pitt, 43. Rodney Pitt and White face charges of second-degree murder, second-degree conspiracy, tampering with physical evidence, and concealment of a human corpse. Tania Pitt, on the other hand, is charged with tampering with physical evidence and sixth-degree conspiracy, as per the sheriff’s announcement.
Local CBS affiliate WRGB reported that Rodney Pitt is the son of the victim, Tania Pitt is Rodney’s wife, and White is reportedly the boyfriend of a granddaughter.
Greene County Sheriff Peter Kusminsky revealed that the investigators suspect financial disagreements to be the possible motive behind the murder. “We believe the murder potentially took place on October 31st,” Kusminsky said. He added that homicides are rare in Greene County, which is generally a low-crime area.
Cairo, located in Greene County, is situated 40 miles south of Albany. The two male suspects are currently in custody, while Tania Pitt has been released and is due to return to court at a later date.