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Tree Falling on Propane Tanks Leads to Fatal House Explosion in Derry, New Hampshire

Derry, New Hampshire – A tragic house explosion in Derry, New Hampshire resulted in the death of a woman on Thursday. The unfortunate incident, believed to be caused by a falling tree onto propane tanks, claimed the life of 76-year-old Laura Percival of Derry. The New Hampshire Medical Examiner’s Office determined that Percival died from blast injuries as a result of the explosion at her residence on 141 Goodhue Road. Tragically, an elderly woman was …

Tragedy Strikes New Hampshire Town: Elderly Woman Killed, Juvenile Injured in House Explosion

DERRY, N.H. – A tragic incident unfolded in a quiet New Hampshire town, resulting in the death of an elderly woman and hospitalization of a young girl after a house explosion. Emergency responders rushed to the scene on Goodhue Road in Derry following reports of a devastating blast at a residence around 11:40 a.m. on Thursday. The New Hampshire State Fire Marshal’s Office confirmed the heartbreaking news that the elderly woman was found deceased in …

House Explosion in New Hampshire Claims Grandmother’s Life, Granddaughter Hospitalized

Derry, New Hampshire – A tragic house explosion in Derry, New Hampshire, resulted in the death of a grandmother and left her granddaughter hospitalized with burns. The incident occurred during a powerful storm on Thursday. According to reports, the fire department responded to the scene just before noon and found the house completely engulfed in flames. Investigators later determined that a tree had snapped and fallen onto a propane tank next to the home, causing …

Tragic House Explosion Claims Life in Derry, New Hampshire

Derry, New Hampshire – A tragic incident unfolded on Thursday afternoon in Derry, New Hampshire, as a house explosion claimed the life of one individual. The Derry Fire Department confirmed the fatality and reported that another person was rushed to the hospital following the explosion on Goodhue Road. According to the homeowner, his mother-in-law and 11-year-old daughter managed to escape the blazing home but sustained burns in the process. The severity of their injuries was …

New Hampshire Man Accused of Murdering Pregnant Woman and Unborn Child with Blunt Force Injuries

OSSIPEE, N.H. – A New Hampshire man faced charges in court for the alleged murder of a pregnant woman and her unborn child due to multiple blunt force injuries. This marks the first instance in the state where someone has been charged with the killing of a fetus. William Kelly, 28, made his appearance in Ossipee without directly addressing the judge. His attorney indicated that paperwork would be filed, waiving his arraignment and entering a …

Man Found Guilty in Murder Trial of New Hampshire Couple

Concord, New Hampshire – After less than two days of deliberation, a man accused of killing a retired couple in Concord, NH, a year ago has been found guilty on all charges. Logan Clegg faced charges related to the deaths of Djeswende and Stephen Reid, who were shot while on a hiking trail in April 2022. The Reid couple went missing after leaving their Concord home for a walk on April 18. They were later …

Arrest Made in Double Homicide Case in Nashua, New Hampshire

Nashua, New Hampshire – A man has been taken into custody following a tragic incident resulting in the deaths of two individuals on Friday evening. New Hampshire Attorney General John Formella revealed that 47-year-old Victor Rivera was apprehended on Saturday morning on two counts of second-degree murder. Rivera allegedly caused the deaths of Patricia Swett and Matthew Champagne by shooting them with a firearm, an act displaying extreme indifference to human life. Upon responding to …

Former Brazilian Military Police Officer Convicted of Massacre Arrested in New Hampshire

RYE, New Hampshire – An ex-military police officer convicted of multiple murders and sentenced to over 200 years in prison for his role in a 2015 Brazilian massacre has been apprehended in New Hampshire, according to immigration officials. Antônio José de Abreu Vidal Filho, 29, was the target of a global alert known as an Interpol Red Notice after being found guilty of 11 murders and handed a nearly 276-year prison sentence in June. The …

Small Plane Crashes in New Hampshire Neighborhood, Pilot Hospitalized After Takeoff from Local Airport

Londonderry, New Hampshire – A small plane crashed in a wooded area behind a residential neighborhood on Friday morning. The Wiggins Air Beechcraft 99 aircraft, carrying light cargo to Maine, went down around 7:30 a.m. shortly after takeoff from the Manchester-Boston Regional Airport. Firefighters rushed to the scene and aided in extracting the trapped pilot, who was then taken to a nearby hospital for treatment. The incident caused alarm among local residents, who witnessed the …

New Hampshire Dad Fights Evidence in Murder Case Involving Daughter’s Dismemberment

CONCORD, N.H. – The father of a slain New Hampshire girl is facing evidence that prosecutors say links him to a grisly cover-up of her savage murder. Adam Montgomery is accused of purchasing chemicals and power tools, allegedly to aid in the dismemberment and disposal of his daughter’s remains. Harmony Montgomery went missing for over two years before investigators discovered the horrific circumstances of her death. Montgomery’s public defenders are now challenging the evidence presented …