05/15/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 05/15/2026 23:26
Concord, NH - Attorney General John M. Formella releases the following statement on today's guilty verdict in the Grafton County Superior Court finding Lance Goodrich guilty of Second Degree Murder for knowingly causing the death of his cousin, Brooke Goodrich in November of 2021.
"We are grateful for the jury's careful consideration in this case and for the work of our trial team and law enforcement partners, including the New Hampshire State Police Major Crime Unit, the Orford and Newport Police Departments, and the New Hampshire State Police Forensic Laboratory.
We hope this verdict provides some measure of justice to Brooke Goodrich's family, and we remain committed to pursuing accountability and protecting public safety."