New HampshireDepartment of JusticeOffice of the Attorney General

News Release

For Immediate Release
May 17, 2023

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

Joshua L. Speicher, Assistant Attorney General
Joshua.L.Speicher@doj.nh.gov | (603) 271-3671

Meghan C. Hagaman, Senior Assistant Attorney General
Meghan.C.Hagaman@doj.nh.gov | (603) 271-3671

Death Investigation in Derry, New Hampshire

Concord, NH – Attorney General John M. Formella and Derry Police Chief George Feole announce that authorities are investigating the death of John Kratz, Jr. (age 64) in Derry, New Hampshire.

Although the investigation is in its early stages, there does not appear to be any threat to the general public in connection with this death. An autopsy is expected to be conducted on Thursday.

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

New Hampshire Department of Justice
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Telephone: 603-271-3658