Body Found In Merrimack River Identified As Concord Woman: Update

BOW, NH — Police in Bow have identified the woman found in the Merrimack River on April 28 — after receiving numerous tips from the public, all across the country.

The woman was identified as Katie Gorfinkle, 38, of Concord. Her next of kin has been notified, Bow Police Chief Kenneth Miller said.

“We want to thank everyone who called in a tip as it was one of these tips that led to the identification of Gorfinkle,” he said. “This investigation continues to be active and ongoing.”

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An autopsy was recently conducted but results are awaiting further studies. Results were not expected to be released until the studies were completed, he said.

“Currently, there are no indications there is a danger to the public,” Miller said.

The woman's body was found on the shoreline near the River Road boat launch around 11:30 a.m. on Thursday. Witnesses and police reported the woman was naked, floating along the river, and then her body became caught in some brush. The body did not appear to be in the water for very long, an officer said. Investigators have initially ruled the case a "probable drowning."

After an autopsy and a search for clues again on the river, a forensic sketch was released on Monday, which led to her being identified. Miller said after the forensic artist rendition of Gorfinkle was released, Bow police and the Crimeline received tips from across the United States.

Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact Det. Coady of the Bow Police Department at 603-223-3956. Anonymous tips can also be submitted by calling the Concord Regional Crimeline at 603-226-3100 or submit info online to the website at: concordregionalcrimeline.com, or text message TIP234 and your message to CRIMES.

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