Bow Police Release Sketch Of Woman Found In Merrimack River: Update

BOW, NH — Police in Bow are asking for the public’s help identifying a woman found floating in the Merrimack River on Thursday.

The woman’s body was found on the shoreline near the River Road boat launch around 11:30 a.m. 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, according to police. Investigators have initially ruled the case a "probable drowing."

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The body was removed, and an autopsy was performed on Friday. On Saturday, New Hampshire Fish & Game diving teams and boats searched the area for evidence. On Monday, Bow Police Chief Kenneth Miller released the artist’s sketch of the woman and requested assistance from the public.

The woman was believed to be between 30 and 40 years of age, weighed around 200 pounds, and was about 5 feet, 4 inches tall. She had brown hair and brown and hazel eyes. Miller said she had no tattoos and no noticeable scars or marks.

“This investigation is active and ongoing,” he said. “An autopsy was recently conducted and the results are awaiting further studies.”

Miller said results from the autopsy are not expected to be released until the studies are completed, the woman is identified, and the next of kin is notified.

“Currently,” he added, “there are no indications that there is a danger to the public.”

Anyone with information about this woman can contact Det. Coady of the Bow Police Department at 603-223-3956.

Anonymous tips can also be submitted to the Concord Regional Crimeline at 603-226-3100 or online here. Tips can also be texted to TIP234 with the message “CRIMES.”

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