Crime & Safety
Human Remains Found Near Derry Golf Course After Tip To Police
Sources say it is likely the remains of Amanda Grazewski, missing for about 5 years. NH AG's Office says it will take months to identify.
DERRY, NH — Human skeletal remains were located Thursday in the area of the Hoodkroft Country Club golf course in Derry, according to Derry Police Chief George R. Feole and the Attorney General’s Office.
Following up on a tip received by the Derry Police Department on Wednesday, officers were conducting a search of the area, during which skeletal remains were discovered. The Office of the Chief Medical Examiner will now complete an examination of the remains in consultation with forensic anthropologists. This process can take months, according to Michael Garrity of the Attorney General’s Office.
At this time, the age of the remains, the cause of death, the individual’s age, biological sex, and identity are unknown. Investigators are expected to remain on the scene for at least another day. Members of the public are reminded the golf course is not yet open.
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Several sources close to the investigation and with knowledge of the search have said that the remains are likely those of Amanda Grazewski.
On Monday, Derry police put out a press release reminding people that it was the fifth anniversary of the disappearance of Amanda Grazewski.
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“Derry police detectives have logged thousands of investigative hours on this missing persons case, which remains open.”
Since its inception, investigators have conducted area searches consisting of grid searches, drone search sweeps, and K9 sweeps of multiple areas of town without locating Grazewski. She was known to frequent or previously live in Hooksett, Manchester, Nashua, and Salem. Some of the information was based on tips provided by the public.
Many possible sightings of Grazewski have come from outside New Hampshire. Investigators have tracked down each one, according to police.
Police said as they keep this investigation active, many people are learning of Grazewski’s disappearance for the first time. Derry police continue to investigate all possible leads and interview known associates of Grazewski and friends last believed to have seen her.
Anyone with information regarding Grazewski’s disappearance is asked to contact Derry
police at 603-432-6111.
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