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Murder Still Unsolved After 5 Decades; Best NH Burger; More: PM Patch

Former sheriff heads to prison; fallout on corrections commish?s resignation; will 2nd largest city?s water be sold to the Chinese company?

PM Patch NH for May 20, 2025.
PM Patch NH for May 20, 2025. (Tony Schinella/Patch)

CONCORD, NH ? Here are some share-worthy stories from the New Hampshire Patch network to discuss this afternoon and evening.

This post features stories and information published during the past 24 hours.

Still Unsolved: Judy Lord Was Killed At Concord Gardens 50 Years Ago: Judy Lord was raped, strangled, and suffocated to death with a plastic garment inside her Concord Gardens apartment on May 20, 1975.

Find out what's happening in Concordfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

This Restaurant Makes The Best Burger In NH, Popular Food Website Says: The latest ?Hands Down Best Burger in Every Single U.S. State? list is out, just in time for National Hamburger Day on May 28.

Concord Heights Woman Arrested On Assault, Deadly Weapon Charges: Eneida Torres of East Side Drive was accused of scratching one man in the face and threatening another man with a knife last month.

Find out what's happening in Concordfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

Queen City Felon Faces Hooksett Firearm, Drug Charges: Trooper Roundup: Plus: Habitual offender accused of drunken driving at 112 mph on I-93; blotters from across the state.

Brave's Love Life Got Him In Trouble, But His Lies Put Him In Jail: Former Strafford County Sheriff Mark Brave, once a rising star in the NH Democratic Party, is now serving a 3.5 to 7-year prison sentence.

Is Pennichuck Water Board Poised To Approve Selling Nashua's Water Supply To Chinese Company?: China?s largest beverage company, Nongfu Spring, is setting up operations in Nashua after spending $67 million on an industrial building.

Derry Cops Investigating Incident That Left Person Critically Injured: Derry police and fire responded to Peabody Road Annex for a patient with either a gunshot or stab wound. The patient's condition is unknown.

Style, Connection: Business After Hours At Bella Viaggio Salons & Spas: The Southern New Hampshire Chamber of Commerce hosted the event at the Salem salon in honor of National Hairstylist Appreciation Day.

NH Corrections Commissioner Out After Months Of Controversy, Staff Complaints: Follow-up: Department of Corrections Commissioner Helen Hanks resigned suddenly, seemingly against her will, Monday; some employees elated.

Corrections Commish Out; Officer-Involved Shooting; Crashes: PM Patch: Former President Biden diagnosed with cancer; Indictments; fun things to do this week; dirt bike crash; sports notes; more rainy weather.

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? Patch AM: Sgt. Joe Jones retires after 37 years of service

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