Concord Cops ID Man Found Dead Off I-393, South Commercial Street; Cause Of Death Unknown

CONCORD, NH — Concord police have identified the man who was found dead on an embankment at the intersection of Interstate 393 and South Commercial Street in late April.

Police were sent to the area on the morning of April 22 after a patron of The Friendly Kitchen told staff there was a body on the embankment. After confirming there was a body, more officers were sent to the scene, including the department’s evidence technician van. Investigators were at the site for several hours.

The remains were taken to Concord Hospital and an autopsy was performed. The cause and manner have yet to be determined, Lt. Thomas Yerkes of the department’s bureau of investigations stated.

On Wednesday, police said the man was identified as Curtis Ayer, 36, of Concord.

Yerks said the case was an open and active investigation.

Ayer had a lengthy criminal history in the central and southern parts of the state, dating back 18 years, including accusations of assault, threat, mischief, and burglary. He was accused of attacking another man with a machete in January 2021 on Fort Eddy Road. Ayers also stabbed a person and attempted to assault a Concord police officer nearly four years ago in a homeless camp on Black Hill Road.

Anyone with information about Ayer or the investigation was asked to contact Detective Rizzi at the Concord Police Department at 603-225-8600. Anyone who wishes to remain anonymous can call the Concord Regional Crimeline at 603-226-3100, or submit information online through the Concord Regional Crimeline website at: concordregionalcrimeline.com, or text message TIP234 and your message to CRIMES (274637). Crimeline awards cash to anyone whose information leads to the arrest and indictment of criminals. All tips remain anonymous.

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