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Best Burger; Murder Investigations; Rape Victim Praised After Testifying: Nearby News NH

Apartment slaying unsolved 50 years later; officer-involved shooting; corrections commissioner resigns, accused of destroying evidence.

Photos from some of the most-read stories on Patch in New Hampshire last week.
Photos from some of the most-read stories on Patch in New Hampshire last week. (Tony Schinella/Patch; Jeffrey Hastings; News 603; Ring Camera/Patch contributor; NH Department of Corrections; NH AG’s Office)

CONCORD, NH — Here are the Top 10 most popular stories and posts from around New Hampshire Patch sites last week.

  1. This Restaurant Makes The Best Burger In NH, Popular Food Website Says: The latest "Hands Down Best Burger in Every Single U.S. State" list is out, just in time for National Hamburger Day on May 28.
  2. Derry Cops Investigating Incident That Left Person Critically Injured: Derry police and fire responded to Peabody Road Annex for a patient with either a gunshot or stab wound. The patient's condition is unknown.
  3. Pedestrian Killed; Body Found In River; Retiree Bilked For Millions In Gold: Nearby News: Murder-suicide investigated; fatal motorcycle crash; man dies while fishing; felony charges after Facebook meetup robbery; stores closing.
  4. New Hampshire Department Of Corrections Commissioner Resigns; Assistant Commish On Leave: Gov. Kelly Ayotte accepted the resignation of Commissioner Helen Hanks Monday; Paul Raymond, assistant commissioner, was placed on leave.
  5. Tips Sought ID’ing Man Accused Of Checking Doors, Stealing Packages At Nashua Building: A man was caught on a Ring camera inside an apartment building attempting to access units May 16. He was also accused of stealing packages.
  6. The Murder Of A Woman On The Concord Heights 50 Years Ago Remains Unsolved: Follow-Up: Judy Lord was raped, strangled, and suffocated to death with a plastic garment inside her Concord Gardens apartment on May 20, 1975.
  7. Prosecutors Praise Victim Following 3 Hours On The Witness Stand In Manchester Rape Trial: Librado Robledo of Manchester repeatedly raped a child between 2015 and 2017. The victim was commended for witness stand testimony.
  8. Officer-Involved Shooting In Pelham Being Investigated By NH AG: UPDATE: NH AG Identifies man shot by Pelham Police as Sheldon Brockelbank. The man is in stable condition and being treated.
  9. Motion Says Ousted NH DOC Commissioner Destroyed Evidence In Murder Probe: Follow-Up: Ex-Commissioner Helen Hanks was accused of directing corrections witnesses to write new statements about the Jason Rothe death inquiry.
  10. Hooksett Man Killed In Early Morning Rollover Crash Saturday: Police say Jack Van Nort, 20 of Hooksett, was the sole occupant and died at the scene of the crash Saturday morning on Farmer Road.

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