Clegg Sent To Prison For Life For Killing Retired Concord Couple

CONCORD, NH — A homeless man who attempted to flee the country after murdering a retired couple from Concord in April 2022 was sentenced to two life sentences in prison on Friday.

Logan LaVar Clegg was sentenced to the life sentences, at least 50 years each, on two murder counts as well as falsifying physical evidence and being a felon in possession of a firearm in the deaths of Stephen and Djeswende Reid on April 18, 2022, on the Marsh Loop Trail in East Concord.

Before sentencing, Judge John Kissinger called the murders “senseless” and “horrific” while adding the big question that remained unanswered was “Why?” He said the sentencing in some cases should allow for rehabilitation. In this case though, Kissinger said Clegg should never be released from prison.

“Logan Clegg is a stone-cold violent murderer,” Kissinger said.

Prosecutor Meghan Hagaman said the state asked for two 50-year to life sentences due to the heinous crimes — “brutally murdering two people, for no reason,” killings that “shook our community.”

The sentencing was issued after numerous victim impact statements by family and friends of the Reids. Family members shared how they were shattered by the murders, agonizing for many months as to who would kill the couple. Many members commented on how safe both Concord and New Hampshire were, which made the murders even more shocking.

Clegg sat motionless, staring at the wall, during the entire proceeding.

Caroline Smith, Clegg’s defense attorney, said they would not be arguing a sentencing length. She could not “offer a number here” since the sentencing would not deliver justice and would not bring the Reids back. She added Clegg “stands by his innocence.”

When given the chance to speak after the impact statements, Clegg professed his innocence, claimed Concord police detectives were out to get him, and the verdicts would be thrown out on appeal. He also said he had no plans to take his own life in prison and praised his attorneys.

Kissinger criticized Clegg’s comments suggesting he was wrongfully convicted, taking issue with his remarks about detectives. The judge said they had “absolutely no basis to that claim” and were “insulting, outrageous, and untrue.” They showed his true nature, Kissinger added.

Patch Trial Coverage

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• No Verdict Friday In Clegg Double-Murder Trial In Concord
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• Clegg Defense Starts In Double-Murder Trial After Judge Rules Enough Evidence To Continue
• Testimony: No Clegg DNA Link To Murders Of Stephen And Wendy Reid In Concord
• Bullet Casings Coming Into Focus In Clegg Trial
• Former Senior Assistant AG Found Bullet Casings A Month After Reids Murdered In Concord
• Clegg Jury Hears From Medical Examiner In Murders Of Concord Couple
• Concord Detective Testifies About Murder Weapon: Day 3 Of Clegg Trial
• Finding The Reids' Bodies: Concord Retired Couple Murder Trial, Day 2
• On First Day Of Trial, Jurors Visit Site Of Concord Double Murder

Prior Patch Coverage

• Concord Homeless Drifter Logan Clegg Double Murder Trial Set
• Homeless Drifter Indicted On 8 Charges In Concord Couple Murder Case
• Concord Double Murder Suspect Brought To NH, Waives Arraignment
• Concord Detectives Use Bullet Evidence, Alias To Find Suspected Killer
• AG: Clegg, Accused Of Murders, Acted Alone In Concord Double Homicide: Watch
• Vermont Fugitive Logan Clegg Arrested On Concord Murder Charges
• Person Of Interest In Concord Double Homicide Case Arrested In VT
• Investigators Eyeing 400+ Tips In Retired Concord Couple Homicide Case
• SUV Has 'No Connection' To Concord Double Homicide Case: Investigators
• Investigators: Toyota SUV Owner Not A Suspect In Concord Homicide Case
• Every Motive Being Eyed In Concord Double Homicide Case: Investigators
• Concord Police Overtime Inches Up In Wake Of Heights Homicide Case
• FBI, Detectives Expand Concord Homicide Case Canvass
• Sketch From Concord Couple Killings Investigation Leads To 100+ Tips
• Concord Retired Couple Killings Reward Increased To $50K: Alert
• Person Of Interest Sought In Concord Retired Couple Killings Case
• Concord Crimeline Posts $5K Reward In Retired Couple Shootings Case
• Concord Police Beef Up Patrols, Visibility In Recreation Areas, Trails
• A Week Later, Police Chip Away At Concord Double Homicide Leads: Video
• Investigators Back At Concord Retired Couple Shootings Crime Scene
• Concord Residents Face A Mix Of Fear, Faith After Couple Shot, Killed
• Search Grid At Concord Homicide Scene Shows Sprawling Clues
• Concord Couple Shooting Update: FBI Working With Investigators
• Police, Fish & Game Search For Suspicious Death Clues In East Concord
• Missing Concord Couple's Deaths Ruled Homicides; Police Seek Tips
• Suspicious Deaths Investigation Underway At Concord's Marsh Loop Trail
• Dozens Of Police Search Concord Heights For Missing Couple: Video
• Missing Concord Couple's 'Disappearance Is Of Significant Concern'

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