Portsmouth, New Hampshire – Two Portsmouth residents were found stabbed to death before their home was set on fire in 1991, and the case remains unsolved 35 years later.
According to New Hampshire State Police, James J. Moore, 73, and Stella N. Bolton, 68, were discovered inside their home at 74 Rockhill Avenue on Saturday, Feb. 16, 1991. Investigators later determined the couple had allegedly been stabbed to death prior to the house being intentionally set on fire.
Officials said the fire was reported at approximately 1:30 a.m. When emergency crews arrived, they found Moore and Bolton deceased inside the residence. Authorities classified the case as a double homicide.
The New Hampshire Cold Case Unit is continuing to investigate and is urging anyone with information to come forward. Tips can be submitted through the state’s Cold Case Unit tip form or by email.
No arrests have been announced, and investigators have not publicly identified any suspects. Authorities have not released additional details regarding potential motives or persons of interest.
The case remains one of Portsmouth’s unresolved homicide investigations and continues to draw renewed public attention as officials seek new leads.
Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the New Hampshire Cold Case Unit.
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