Thornton Teen Waives Arraignment In Sister’s Killing Case; Hearing Set For June 17

PLYMOUTH, NH — An 18-year-old Thornton man charged in the fatal shooting of his 21-year-old sister waived arraignment Tuesday in Plymouth District Court, according to second-degree murder charge coverage by InDepthNH.org.

Logan Anderson was accused of killing Leah Anderson on Monday morning at a home on Mad River Road in Thornton on Monday. Police received a 911 call, and after finding Leah Anderson with a gunshot wound, she was taken to a hospital, where she died later.

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Outside the courtroom, Assistant Attorney General Bethany Durand said Logan Anderson was charged late Monday with knowingly committing the killing of his sister. He faces one second-degree murder count. By waiving arraignment, he agreed to be held without bail, the report said.

“He will have a hearing scheduled, within, I think, in the next 10 days, in order to determine whether there is probable cause on the murder charge,” Durand said.

A not guilty plea was entered on his behalf, and a probable cause hearing is set for June 17 at 1 p.m. in Plymouth Circuit Court, the outlet reported.

Leah Anderson was an elementary education and youth development student at Plymouth State University. The University extended its deepest condolences to Leah Anderson’s family, friends, classmates, professors, and all who knew and loved her, a statement Tuesday said. The University is providing support and resources for students, faculty, and staff affected by the loss of Leah Anderson.

“Those who knew Leah speak of a young woman whose kindness touched those around her,” University President Donald L. Birx said. “Whether at Plymouth State or in the broader community, she was known for her caring nature, her warmth, and her ability to make others feel valued. More than one person shared that Leah could brighten someone’s day without even realizing it, simply because kindness came so naturally to her. That generosity of spirit is how many will remember her.”

Sworn statements remain sealed because the case is still under investigation, Durand said. An autopsy was being conducted Tuesday by the state medical examiner’s office, though no results had been released publicly.

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