Autopsy Results Released in John Anderson Homicide Case
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The New Hampshire Department of Justice Office of the Chief Medical Examiner has completed an autopsy on the body of John Anderson (age 62), who was found deceased in his home on April 14, 2026, in Laconia, New Hampshire. The examination determined that Mr. Anderson's cause of death was stab wounds of the neck and his manner of death was homicide. Authorities are seeking public assistance through the New Hampshire State Police tip line.
“The Office of the Chief Medical Examiner's examination found that Mr. Anderson's cause of death was stab wounds of the neck and his manner of death was homicide.”
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The New Hampshire Department of Justice Office of the Chief Medical Examiner has released autopsy findings for the homicide of John Anderson (age 62), confirming his cause of death as stab wounds of the neck with a manner of death classified as homicide. The announcement, issued by Attorney General John M. Formella alongside New Hampshire State Police and Laconia Police, is intended to inform the public and solicit investigative tips.
This press release is a routine law enforcement communication and does not create regulatory obligations. The public is encouraged to contact the New Hampshire State Police tip line with any relevant information regarding Mr. Anderson's activities and communications between April 12–14, 2026.
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Press Release For Immediate Release Date: April 21, 2026
Contact Michael S. Garrity, Director of Communications
(603) 931-9375 | michael.s.garrity@doj.nh.gov Nicholas A. Chong Yen, Senior Assistant Attorney General
(603) 271-0445 | nicholas.a.chongyen@doj.nh.gov
Autopsy Results in Laconia, New Hampshire Homicide Investigation of the Death of John Anderson
Concord, NH – Attorney General John M. Formella, New Hampshire State Police Colonel Mark B. Hall, and Laconia Police Chief Matthew Canfield announce that the New Hampshire Department of Justice Office of the Chief Medical Examiner has performed an autopsy on the body of John Anderson (age 62) who was found deceased in his home on Tuesday, April 14, 2026, in Laconia, New Hampshire.
The Office of the Chief Medical Examiner’s examination found that Mr. Anderson’s cause of death was stab wounds of the neck and his manner of death was homicide.
Anyone with information regarding this incident is urged to call the New Hampshire State Police tip line at 603-MCU-TIPS (603-628-8477). Detectives are also interested in hearing from anyone with information about Mr. Anderson’s communications, whereabouts, activities, and any activity at his residence 217 South Main Street Apt. 1 in Laconia, New Hampshire, on or between April 12, 2026, and April 14, 2026.
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