Police Investigate Murder of Hudson Valley Kid's Hospital Aide

Over 10 years after his murder, police are continuing to ask for help as they investigate the murder of a Hudson Valley children’s hospital nurse's aide.

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Michael Kleiman was last seen during the afternoon of July 24, 2008, in Kerhonkson. On July 25, 2008, the Ulster County Police Department, responding to a fire, found Kleiman’s 2004 Nissan Frontier Truck burned with his remains in the vehicle.

Kleiman’s remains were found off of Route 32 in Kingston at the former Hudson Cement Plant. He was 59-years-old at the time of his death and described as being 6’2” and 230 pounds.

Authorities say he lived alone and led a quiet lifestyle. Kleiman worked as a nurse’s aide at a children’s hospital in the Hudson Valley. His hobbies included attending antique auctions and stores in Ulster, Orange and Sullivan counties. He also often swam in Ulster County.

Ulster police and State Police are interested in information from anyone who may have noticed someone who acted strangely immediately after July 25, 2008. Behavior could include:

Unscheduled absence from work
Missing scheduled appointments
Abrupt departure from the area; either temporarily or permanently
Increased use of alcohol or drugs
Abnormal interest in media coverage of this murder and the corresponding investigation

Authorities would also like to hear from anyone who may have unknowingly provided the offender with transportation away from the East Kingston area or from the town’s business district area on July 25, 2008, between 1 p.m. and 4 p.m.

If you have any information please contact the Detective Division of the Ulster Police Department at (845) 382-1111 or Tip line (845) 336-3784 or the New York State Police Major Crimes at 845-344-5300.

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Police Investigate Murder of Hudson Valley Kid’s Hospital Aide