Newport, NH – The 1984 disappearance and subsequent death of Ellen Ruth Fried continues to haunt Newport, New Hampshire, as law enforcement seeks new leads in this decades-old unsolved homicide.
According to the New Hampshire State Police, Fried, 26, was last seen on Sunday, July 22, 1984, while talking on a payphone outside a convenience store in Claremont. More than a year later, on Thursday, September 19, 1985, her skeletal remains were discovered in a wooded area near the Sugar River in the Kelleyville section of Newport.
Authorities stated that the autopsy could not conclusively determine the cause of Fried’s death. However, investigators noted that evidence at the scene was consistent with Fried allegedly being sexually assaulted prior to her death. Law enforcement has classified the case as an unsolved homicide, and officials continue to appeal to the public for information.
The New Hampshire State Police Cold Case Unit has repeatedly encouraged anyone with information to come forward to help bring closure to Fried’s family. Tips can be submitted through the Cold Case Unit’s online portal or by emailing coldcaseunit@dos.nh.gov.
Ellen Fried’s case is among several unsolved homicides in New Hampshire, and authorities stress that any piece of information—no matter how small—could prove vital in solving this case. Community members are urged to review the details of the case and share any knowledge that may assist investigators.
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