Marriott Family 'Satisfied' with Indictment

Following the indictments of Seth Mazzaglia by the Strafford County Grand Jury in Dover, the Marriott family released a statement today through its lawyer, Attorney George Thompson of Westborough, Mass. The full statement is available to the right of this story:

"The Marriott family is satisfied with the indictment. The past several months have been very difficult for the Marriott family and the next several days will be very trying. The criminal case is expected to last for quite some time but the Marriott family is resolute in its demand for justice for Lizzi as well as its defense of Lizzi’s life and legacy," the statement reads.

"The Marriott family is extremely appreciative of the NH Attorney General’s office, Dover Police, NH State Police, NH Marine Patrol, NH Fish and Game, FBI and numerous other organizations for the hard work they have put into this investigation. The Marriott family appreciates the ongoing prayers and best wishes for their family as they continue to mourn the loss of Lizzi. Finally, The Marriott family also appreciates the gifts of those who have perpetuated Lizzi’s legacy and love for the environment by giving to the Lizzi Marriott Intrepid Explorer Trust Fund.

"It is the Marriott’s understanding that the arrest warrants and affidavits may contain statements from Mr. Mazzaglia and others that are, in essence, reprehensible, salacious and intentionally designed to suggest that Lizzi’s murder was the accidental consequence of a bizarre, abnormal consensual act. The statements are a complete fabrication and are more indicative of Mr. Mazzaglia’s twisted sense of reality and responsibility as opposed to Lizzi’s character and the life she led for 19 years. In short, the statements of Mr. Mazzaglia are at odds with many of the allegations in the indictment and should be viewed with extreme skepticism.

"Lizzi was a proud New Hampshire resident and UNH Wildcat. She was enthused by her college choice and the life of possibility before her. She was secure in her life experience with a loving family and remarkable friendships in Massachusetts and New Hampshire all of which shaped her character and truly defined her. She was an incredibly kind and caring individual. What Mr. Mazzaglia, or any other, may suggest allegedly took place for a few minutes in a Dover apartment completely defies the reality of the 19 years of Lizzi’s life as best attested to by her family, friends and community. Going forward, the Marriott family refuses to further dignify Mr. Mazzaglia’s fabrication and continued assault on Lizzi’s legacy."