Burnt Human Remains Found In Bow Along Power Lines Near Town Line With Dunbarton

BOW, NH — State and local police are investigating the discovery of a burnt body in Bow on Saturday morning.

Around 7:15 a.m., a New Hampshire State Police trooper hunting in the area found the remains in heavy brush along a power line corridor off South Bow Road in Bow. Dispatch said the trooper reported what looked like a mannequin that had been burned, according to scanner chatter. The trooper said he was about a quarter of a mile from the road.

When officers arrived, they confirmed the remains were a dead person. Their identity, age, and gender were not known at the time of publication.

State officials said the New Hampshire State Police were assisting the Bow Police Department with the investigation.

“Our officers immediately responded to the scene this morning, secured the area, and we are actively working this investigation with the AG’s Office and state police,” Bow Police Chief Ken Miller said. “Based on what we know right now, there is no known threat to our community. We appreciate everyone’s patience while law enforcement is working in the area, and we ask anyone who has been out on the nearby trails over the past week to reach out to investigators.”

An autopsy is scheduled for Sunday at the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner in Concord. No further information is expected until after the autopsy is completed.

Investigators are also asking the public for help as they work to piece together what happened. Anyone with information about the death, or who was walking in the area or on trails near the power lines off South Bow Road to Twist Hill Road in Dunbarton within the last week, was asked to contact investigators.

Tips can be shared by calling 603-628-8477 or by emailing mcu@dos.nh.gov. Callers may remain anonymous.

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