New HampshireDepartment of JusticeOffice of the Attorney General

News Release

For Immediate Release
August 5, 2023

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

Benjamin J. Agati, Senior Assistant Attorney General
Benjamin.J.Agati@doj.nh.gov

Autopsy Results in the Homicide of Denise Damato Coe in Danville, New Hampshire

Concord, NH – Attorney General John M. Formella, New Hampshire State Police Executive Major Matthew S. Shapiro, and Danville Police Chief Wade Parsons announce that an autopsy has been completed on the body of Denise Damato Coe (age 59).

On the late evening of August 3, 2023, Danville police officers responded to a call at 48 Back Road in Danville. Upon arrival, officers discovered Mrs. Damato Coe deceased inside her home.

The autopsy was conducted by Chief Medical Examiner Dr. Jennie Duval. Dr. Duval concluded that the cause of Mrs. Damato Coe's death was multiple gunshot wounds, and the manner of her death was homicide.

Investigators are asking for the public's assistance. Anyone else with information about this event, is asked to please contact the New Hampshire State Police Major Crime Unit at 603-223-3856, or via email at MCU@dos.nh.gov. People may also call New Hampshire State Police Headquarters Communications office at 603-223-4381.

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