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Jun 2023
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Chapter 3 | Dial Tone

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Part 3 of the investigation into the Connecticut River Valley Killer. 

1985- Bernice Courtemanche and Ellen Fried are abducted by the Valley Killer from Claremont, New Hampshire. Bernice is hitchhiking in Claremont, New Hampshire. Ellen is talking to her sister on a payphone in Claremont. Both victims are at or near Leo's Market. Is the killer using Leo's to stalk his next victim?

Special thanks to Jane Boroski, Gretchen and Carrie, Toby Colby, and Eileen C.

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New Hampshire State Police- Cold Case Unit at: 603-271-2663 
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