New HampshireDepartment of JusticeOffice of the Attorney General

News Release

For Immediate Release
February 18, 2024

Contact:
Michael S. Garrity, Director of Communications
michael.s.garrity@doj.nh.gov | (603) 931-9375

Bethany J. Durand, Assistant Attorney General
Bethany.J.Durand@doj.nh.gov | (603) 271-3671

Update Regarding Salem, NH Suspicious Deaths

Concord, NH – Attorney General John M. Formella and Salem, New Hampshire Police Chief Joel Dolan announce an update into the investigation of the deaths of two adults in Salem, New Hampshire.

At approximately 1:45 P.M., the Salem Police Department responded to a single-family residence on Bodwell Road in Salem, NH in response to a 911 call. Inside the home, officers found the deceased bodies of Jennifer L. Barrett (age 47) and Charles W. Molinari (age 41). Ms. Barrett and Mr. Molinari both resided at that location.

Autopsies are scheduled for tomorrow.

At this time, investigators believe all parties involved have been identified and there is no threat to the public.

Additional information will be released as it becomes available while protecting the integrity of the investigation.

New Hampshire Department of Justice
1 Granite Place South | Concord, NH | 03301
Telephone: 603-271-3658