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New Hampshire Man Accused of Fatally Attacking Grandmother with Hammer, Arrested on Murder Charge

Easton, NH — A tragic event unfolded in Easton, New Hampshire, where a 23-year-old man has been accused of the heinous murder of his 76-year-old grandmother, allegedly using a hammer as the murder weapon. Authorities arrested Joshua Lanchester following the grim discovery of his grandmother, Cynthia Lanchester, dead at her residence. The incident, which has shocked the local community, occurred on a quiet Saturday morning when police were alerted to a possible medical emergency at …

New Hampshire Man Faces Murder Charges After Grandmother Found Slain by Hammer in Easton Home

Easton, NH — A New Hampshire man faces charges of second-degree murder following the death of his 76-year-old grandmother, who was found deceased in her home in Easton with signs of blunt force trauma. Authorities apprehended 23-year-old Joshua Lanchester on Saturday evening after state police discovered the body of Cynthia Lanchester during a medical emergency call to her residence earlier that day. According to the New Hampshire Attorney General John M. Formella, the response team …

New Hampshire AG Declares State Trooper’s Actions Justified in Fatal Hospital Shooting Incident

CONCORD, N.H. — Officials declared that a New Hampshire state trooper acted justifiably in a fatal shooting incident at New Hampshire Hospital last November, which resulted in the deaths of a security officer and the gunman. The confrontation unfolded when John Madore, 33, commenced a violent attack within the hospital’s premises. The attorney general’s office released a comprehensive 44-page report detailing the sequence of events on November 17, capturing the escalation that led to the …

New Hampshire Woman Indicted in 2019 Christmas Eve Death of 5-Year-Old Boy

CONCORD, N.H. — Authorities have announced an arrest in connection to the 2019 Christmas Eve death of a young boy in the Lakes Region, shedding light on a case that has puzzled law enforcement and the community for years. Sherry Connor, 61, faces multiple felony charges regarding the tragic incident that occurred in Laconia. On Friday, officials including New Hampshire State Police, the Belknap County Attorney, and the Laconia Chief of Police confirmed that a …

Community Shaken by Tragic Shooting at Hampshire House: Local Leader and Pastor Mobilize Peace Efforts in Warren

Warren, OH — A tragic incident of gun violence at Hampshire House apartments in Warren has led to the death of 29-year-old Kardell Lowery, local authorities confirmed. The early morning disturbance on Wednesday left the community in shock as officials responded to the distressing scene located on the southwest side of the city. Officers were dispatched to the apartment complex at 1306 Fifth Street SW shortly after receiving a distress call at 6:12 a.m. from …

Bipartisan Bill to Address New Hampshire Hospital Shooting Faces Senate Roadblock

Concord, New Hampshire – A bipartisan bill, crafted in response to the tragic shooting of a security guard at New Hampshire Hospital, faces a setback in the state Senate. The Republican-controlled Senate decision to table the bill in a 13-10 vote along party lines has raised concerns among lawmakers and advocates seeking to address gun violence in the state. The bill, known as Bradley’s Law, was inspired by the death of Bradley Haas, who was …

Verdict: Jury Finds Man Guilty in Killing of New Hampshire Couple

CONCORD, New Hampshire – A man was recently convicted on all charges related to the killing of a retired couple in Concord, NH, a year prior. Logan Clegg was found guilty after a short deliberation by the jurors. The victims, Djeswende and Stephen Reid, were fatally shot while on a hiking trail in Concord, NH, in April 2022. Their disappearance was reported after they failed to return home from a walk and were later found …

Harmony Montgomery Murder Case Unfolds in New Hampshire: Key Details Revealed

MANCHESTER, N.H. – The disappearance of Harmony Montgomery has sparked a murder investigation in Manchester, New Hampshire. The case has raised questions and concerns about the handling of child protection services and the failure to locate Harmony, who went missing at the age of five in 2019. The circumstances surrounding Harmony’s disappearance and suspected murder have led to criticism of the state’s child protection agency, particularly regarding its handling of Harmony’s case prior to her …

Unsolved 1997 Road Rage Killing in New York Possibly Traced to New Hampshire Suspect

Manchester, N.H. – More than 25 years ago, a fatal road rage incident took place on a New York highway that remains unsolved to this day. Richard Aderson, 47, was shot and killed on February 5, 1997, on Interstate 84 in Fishkill, New York, and authorities suspect that his killer may have been from New Hampshire. The incident occurred after Aderson was involved in a crash with another vehicle, leading to an altercation with an …

Deadly Israeli Border Incident: 21 Soldiers Killed in New Hampshire Primary Day Clash

CONCORD, New Hampshire – The New Hampshire primary is underway, with the Republican field narrowing down to two key presidential candidates: Donald Trump and Nikki Haley. This critical primary comes at a pivotal moment in the election season, as candidates seek to secure their positions in the race for the White House. Meanwhile, in the Middle East, tragedy strikes as twenty-one soldiers are killed near the border with Gaza, marking the deadliest incident for the …