Updated: 10-10-2009. Murder of woman and three unidentified children added. Fraud suspect's identity being sought.
On August 6, 1988 Jane Boroski escaped death when she barely survived an attack from an unknown man just outside a small market in Swansea, New Hampshire. She was brutally stabbed twenty-seven times. It is believed that she is the lone survivor of a serial killer that killed at least six women. All six of the women were stabbed to death in the Connecticut River Valley near Route 91 in both Vermont and New Hampshire.
The victims were Mary Elizabeth Critchley, was found deceased in New London, New Hampshire on October 24, 1978.
Bernice Courtemanche, a 17-year-old nurse's aide was last seen May 30, 1984 in
West Claremont, New Hampshire. Her remains were
found in Kellyville, New Hampshire on April 9, 1986.
Ellen Fried, a nurse was last seen in West Claremont, New Hampshire on July 20, 1984. Her remains were found in Kellyville, New Hampshire on September 19, 1985.
Eva Morse, a single mother was last seen hitchhiking after leaving her place of work on July 10, 1985 in Charlestown, New Hampshire. Her remains were located by a logger on April 25, 1986 in Unity, New Hampshire.
Lynda Moore, was murdered in her home outside of Saxtons River, Vermont, on May 15, 1986.
Barbara Agnew, a 36 year old nurse was missing for two months from a highway rest stop in Hartford, Vermont. She was found deceased near Advent Hill Road in Hartland, Vermont on March 28, 1987. All of these women were stabbed in similar areas and had their throats slit.
There are a few suspects in the murders and Boroski has indicated that one of these suspects physically matches the description of the person who attacked her.
Michael Nicholaou.
During the time of the murders, Nicholaou lived in the Holyoke, Massachusetts. His wife at the time had relatives that lived in Vermont. His residence was also very close to Interstate 91.
A few years ago in Florida, Nicholaou committed suicide after he killed his stepdaughter and wife. He is also believed to be responsible for the disappearance/murder of his former wife, Michelle Ashley. So far, Nicholaou has only been proven to be responsible for two murders. However, as police continue to investigate his history, that may soon change.
Below are pictures of Michelle Nicholaou and picture of Michael Nicholaou paired with a sketch of the suspect that attacked Jane Boroski.
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Murder of Pawnshop Owner as Family Looks for Answers
Sometime after Christmas in 2001, 51 year old George Jodoin was shot to death in his own bed at his farmhouse home at 718 Chester Road (Route 121) in the town of Auburn. To date there has been no arrest in the murder of the co-owner of a pawn shop in Manchester. His family is offering a $50,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person(s) responsible for his murder. His family believes that he may have known who was responsible for his slaying. If you have any information about this case, please call the Auburn Police Department at 603-483-2922.
A Car Crash and A College Student Disappears
Around 7pm on February 9, 2004 University of Massachuset senior Maura Murray was involved in a minor car accident on route 112 in the town of Haverhill. A man driving by saw the accident and offered to help. The twenty-one year old college student declined his offer but he still called police anyways. Ten minutes later when the police arrived Maura Murray's items were all locked in her car but she was not there. It was at first theorized that perhaps she had taken off. Afterall, it wasn't clear why she was heading to New Hampshire. She had been under stress lately and told some professors that she needed to take time off. More than four years later, there has been no trace of Maura. It has been theorized by some that she could have been the victim of foul play. Others believe she may have started a new life. If you have any information about Maura Murray please call Lt. Mark Mudgett at 603-271-2663 or you can call 1-866-479-5284 to leave an anonymous tip.
Identity of Fraud Suspect Still Unknown
Law Enforcement is seeking the identity of an adult female that is accused of cashing several counterfeit checks at several TD Banknorth branches in New Hampshire. The suspect cashed out over $250,000 during April of 2006. She has gone by the aliases of Joanna Ray and Wendy Rodriguez. If you have any information about this person or the crimes that she committed please call FBI Special agent Brian Keefe at(603) 472-2224
Brian Keefe. All calls can be confidential.
Identity of Hit and Run Driver Still Eludes Grieving Family
On the evening of July 29, 2001, twenty-one year old Lorne Boulet from Chichester, New Hampshire went for a walk. That was the last time anyone saw him alive for he went missing for almost five years. On April 14, 2006 a man hiking through the woods to get home from work made a shocking discovery. Lorne Boulet's remains had been found beside the south bound lanes for Interstate 93 in the town of Concord. Law Enforcement believes that while he was walking on the highway, he was struck from behind by a motor vehicle. He left behind a group of family and friends that are looking for answers. If you have any information about the homicide of Lorne Boulet you are urged to contact contact Detective Sonia at the New Hampshire State Police Criminal Investigative Services Division at (603) 271-2663 or (603) 271-3636.
Murder of Woman and Three Young Children Haunt Town
It is perhaps the most haunting and bizarre crime to hit the state of New Hampshire. In 1985 the unidentified remains of an adult female and a young female child were found in a barrel in the Bear Brook State Park of Allentown. Fifteen years later when police revisted the scene, several hundred yards away another barrel was found containing the unidentified remains of two other young children.
The adult female and the child buried in the barrel with her died from blunt trauma to the head. The two younger children found were probably also murdered and though there is not definitive evidence, they are believed to be female. DNA tests proved that the adult female was the mother of the child found buried with her as well as of one of the other children found in 2000. The adult female was believed to have been between the ages of 23 and 32. She was between the 5'2 and 5'7. She was either caucasian or Native American with light curly brown hair. The two children linked to her were around the ages of 5-10 and 1-3 years old. The child believed to be hers was 4-8 years of age. For a picture of what the victims looked like please view the graphic from Concord Monitor newspaper. Or you can go to an article about the case here. Whoever killed these individuals has not been caught.
Reward offered in Double Murder
Portsmouth Crimeline is offering a 20,000 dollar reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the individual(s) responsible for the murders of Stella Bolton and James Moore. The two had been stabbed to death at their home at 74 Rockhill Avenue in Portsmouth on February 16th, 1991. A fire was then set and discovered at 1:30am. If you have any information about this crime please call the Portsmouth Crimeline at 603-431-1199 or the Portsmouth Police Detectives at 603-436-2511.
Serial Killer Never Caught in Series of Brutal Murders