Germantown Mom Died from Blunt Force Trauma, Stab Wounds

Office of the Chief Medical Examiner ruled Jane McQuain was the victim of homicide and that the manner of her death was blunt force trauma and stab wounds, Montgomery County Police announced Friday.

As the investigation into her death continues, police are still searching for her 11-year-old son William McQuain, whose whereabouts remain unknown.

An Amber Alert remains in place for the William McQuain, said Montgomery County Police, who are coordinating with several agencies, including Maryland State Police and Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department.

William McQuain was last in seen at his residence in the 13100 block of Briarcliff Terrace on approximately Sept. 30.  He is described as a light-skinned black male, approximately 5-feet tall and 85 pounds.  McQuain is currently a sixth-grader at Martin Luther King Jr. Middle School in Germantown. 

Anyone who may have information about these events is asked to call the Montgomery County Major Crimes Division at 240-773-5070.  Those who want to remain anonymous and be eligible for a reward may call Crime Solvers of Montgomery County toll-free at 1-866-411-TIPS (8477) or 240-773-TIPS.  Crime Solvers is offering a cash reward for information provided to them that leads to the arrest and/or indictment of the person(s) responsible for these crimes.  Anonymous tips can also be provided by typing “MCPD” plus the tip on a cell phone or PDA and texting it to 274637 (CRIMES).