Johnston was found dead by apparent suicide five days later in Auburn.
The investigation is now closed since Johnston, the prime suspect is dead. He is not believed to have been connected to any other crimes, Gallant said.
Thursday’s news conference was the first time authorities in Maine confirmed that Johnston was a suspect in the rape case, according to the Bangor Daily News.
TV Weatherman, Tom Johnston, killed himself after he was reported for sex assault
Maine Weatherman,Tom Johnston, killed himself after he was reported for sex assault
46-year-old Johnston was the only suspect ia a case of sexual assault that occurred on April 1 at a home in Newry, Maine
Five days after investigators tried to contact him about the rape case he was found dead in the woods in Auburn
He had been a meteorologist for WCSH since 2014
Would have faced a felony charge of gross sexual assault
Gallant told reporters he believes Johnston knew he was a suspect in the assault, adding that investigators had previously left messages for him were not unable to reach him.
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