Crime & Safety
New Hampshire Cold Case: Police Seek Tips 31 Years After Double Murder
Hudson, NH – New Hampshire State Police are drawing renewed attention Wednesday to the unsolved murders of two elderly sisters who were brutally attacked inside their Hudson home exactly 31 years ago,
By Jenna Hartley · 2026-11-11T22:43:42.793Z
Hudson, NH – New Hampshire State Police are drawing renewed attention Wednesday to the unsolved murders of two elderly sisters who were brutally attacked inside their Hudson home exactly 31 years ago, hoping someone may finally provide information that helps bring justice to their family.
According to New Hampshire State Police, Doris Bean, 81, and her sister Loretta Allen, 76, were killed Nov. 11, 1995, during a burglary at their residence at 163 Central Street in Hudson, near Nashua in Hillsborough County.
Sisters Attacked During Home Invasion Investigators said the perpetrators wore masks during the home invasion.
Both women were severely beaten, and Doris was also stabbed during the attack.
Although Charles Dorval Jr. was convicted of first degree murder in connection with Loretta Allen's death, authorities believe he did not act alone.
Investigators suspect another individual was responsible for killing Doris Bean.
That portion of the case remains unsolved more than three decades later.
Police Continue Seeking Information The New Hampshire State Police Cold Case Unit is asking the public to help identify anyone else involved in the killings.
The department highlighted the case Wednesday, marking the 31st anniversary of the murders.
Despite the passage of time, investigators continue seeking information that could help establish who was responsible for Doris Bean's death.
Authorities have not announced a new arrest or publicly identified another suspect in their latest appeal.
Anyone with information, including details that may have seemed insignificant at the time, is encouraged to contact investigators.
Tips can be submitted through the New Hampshire Cold Case Tip Form or emailed to coldcaseunit@dos.nh.gov.