No New Trial For Nashua Killer Despite Police Lie Years Ago

A judge ruled against convicted murderer Eduardo Lopez’ bid for a new trial saying undisclosed evidence of a lie told decades ago by then-Nashua Police Detective John Seusing was “inconsequential” in proving Lopez’ guilt in 1993. Seusing went on to become the chief of the Nashua Police Department and retired in January.

Mom Is Helpless Watching Son Withdraw From Heroin At Home

Editor’s Note: This mother tells of her love for her son and her prayers for him as he detoxes from heroin at home in InDepthNH.org’s first installment in the Breaking the Chains column. 

My name is Michele and I live in Manchester with my husband. We have both worked hard all of our lives. I am the mother of an addict. I have many other titles. I am a wife and mother of four adult children.

NHPR: AG Foster Advises DHHS To Issue Medical Marijuana ID Cards As Dying Woman Heads To Maine

UPDATE: Attorney General Joseph Foster had been silent since Nov. 24 as to whether the 83 other qualifying patients and designated caregivers would be able to get their ID cards before NH dispensaries are open in 2016. Then New Hampshire Public Radio reported late Thursday afternoon that Foster is advising DHHS to issue the cards.