Concord, NH – Attorney General John M. Formella and Commissioner Helen E. Hanks announce that an autopsy has been completed on the body of James Dale (age 65).

The autopsy was conducted by Chief Medical Examiner Dr. Jennie V. Duval. Dr. Duval determined that the cause of Mr. Dale's death was blunt impact head and neck injuries, and the manner of death was homicide.

Mr. Dale was involved in a resident-on-resident assault at the Northern New Hampshire Correctional Facility in Berlin, New Hampshire on February 13, 2023. At this time, all parties involved in the incident have been identified.

Officials from the New Hampshire State Police and the Attorney General's office continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding Mr. Dale's death. Additional information will be released as it becomes available while protecting the integrity of the investigation.