Identity Of Bodies Found In Manchester and Northwood Released

MANCHESTER, NH — Manchester police have released the identity of the man found deceased near the railroad tracks on Sunday.

The man was found near the railroad tracks located behind Market Basket and behind WMUR Television studios. The man was identified by police as Michael Madden, 64, of Manchester.

MPD Spokesperson Heather Hamel said the determination of the cause of death is pending, but the death does not appear to be suspicious.

One week prior to Madden being found the body of Edward McCabe, 60 of Henniker was located on North Commercial Street. Police did not release the cause or manner of death but said the death did not appear suspicious.

On May 12, Northwood police were dispatched to a report of a body found in their town off Old Pittsfield Road. The caller was walking his dog when he observed the body just off the trail he was walking on. Northwood Police Chief Glenn Drolet said the person was laying in a small stream when he was found.

The deceased man was identified as Barry Valcourt, 43, with a last known address of Durham, Maine. Police say the manner and cause of death are still pending further investigation.

The Northwood Police Department is working with the New Hampshire State Police Major Crime Unit and the New Hampshire Attorney General’s Office. Anyone with information regarding this matter is asked to contact the Northwood Police Department at 603-942-8284.