Judge To Decide if Police Lie Long Ago Warrants New Trial for Eduardo Lopez

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Convicted murderer Eduardo Lopez Jr. is seeking a new trial because prosecutors failed to tell him 22 years ago that a Nashua police detective who testified against him had previously been disciplined for lying to his superiors.

Lopez and two other convicted murderers were notified two years ago of their right to seek a new trial because discipline against Nashua Police Chief John Seusing much earlier in his career wasn’t disclosed before he testified against them decades ago.

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Nashua Mother Forgives Son’s Killer

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Meri Goyette doesn’t dwell on the night of March 23, 1991, when Eduardo Lopez Jr. shot her son Robert Goyette to death in a failed robbery attempt on West Pearl Street in Nashua. Her son, a husband and father himself at the time, was just 31 when Lopez went on a murderous rampage. Lopez was 17. Goyette said she will not be attending Lopez’ court hearing on Oct. 13 seeking a new trial at Hillsborough County Superior Court in Nashua, but she does often think of him in prison.

Education

Roger Wood Indepth Speaks With Portsmouth Author Nathaniel Ritzo

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Nathaniel Ritzo volunteered to join the U.S. Army. As the lifelong Portsmouth resident puts it, “The Army volunteered me to do everything else.” That everything else included two tours in Iraq. Ritzo signed up because he wanted to serve his country. And, just like every American, he was shocked and horrified by the events of 9/11, 2001. For Ritzo, that ultimately led to two tours in Iraq, a non-commissioned officer serving in the signal corps.

Politics

Iowa Campaigns Focus On Voters Over Pocketbooks

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Donors big and small alike are pulling out their wallets in Iowa to support their candidates for the 2016 presidential election, but their contributions amount to little more than a drop in the bucket.

“When candidates come to Iowa, fundraising is not their primary purpose. It’s kind of gravy, if you will,” said Donna Hoffman, who heads the political science department at the University of Northern Iowa.
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Roger Wood Indepth Talks With Gundalow’s Molly Bolster

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The Green Alliance salutes businesses that are environmentally friendly and offer sustainability initiatives to the area. Most recently recognized is the Gundalow Company, based in Portsmouth. Roger Wood indepthNH spoke with founder Molly Bolster about the success of the non-profit company’s newest craft, The Piscataqua. She talked about the emphasis on education and its financial accomplishments during his podcast.