Stratford Woman Found Dead In New Hampshire

STRATFORD, CT — A Stratford woman was found dead in a vehicle after possibly suffering a medical emergency in a parking lot Thursday afternoon in New Hampshire, according to New Hampshire State Police. New Hampshire State Troopers responded to a report of a suspicious vehicle in the State Liquor Store parking lot along I-95 in Hampton.

Troopers found Melanie M. Ordner, 55, of Stratford, alone in the vehicle and determined she was deceased. A preliminary investigation suggests that Ordner suffered a medical emergency prior to police arrival, New Hampshire State Police said in a news release.

Police are continuing to investigate the death. Anyone with information is asked to contact Det. Sergeant John Kelly at 603-679-3333.