NH Authorities Identify 1974 Marlborough Jane Doe After 50 Years
After more than 50 years, the identity of a woman found dead in Marlborough in 1974 has been confirmed using DNA analysis. Originally unidentified, the deceased was believed to be between 18 and 48 years old at the time of discovery. Through the efforts of the Brattleboro Police Department and DNA provided by her siblings, the woman was identified as Nancy Gale Erickson, who was 21 years old when she died. Before her death, Erickson worked as a nurse in Florida before abruptly leaving in 1973, with her last known employment being at the Brattleboro Retreat.
John Q. Hosedrinker