On Friday, May 23 at 3:30 p.m. the Durham Police Department responded to Little Bay in Newington, NH, after a citizen reported to the Newington Police Department that they had located a body along the shoreline.
In a report released by the Durham Police Department, through a thorough investigation and evidence found at the scene investigators were led to believe that the body found at the scene was of missing University of New Hampshire (UNH) student, Alexis Garcia.
According to a press release, Garcia, 24, was last seen by his friends on Thursday, Nov. 21, 2024. His vehicle was found by authorities on Scammell Bridge rest area off of Route 4 in Durham on Tuesday, Nov. 26, and was suspected to have been there unoccupied since Saturday Nov. 23, at 8:30 p.m. After a welfare check, Durham Police issued the missing person report on Wednesday, Nov. 27.
On May 25, Garcia’s body was positively identified by the office of the chief medical examiner, after an autopsy was conducted. Durham police had no reason to believe that foul play was involved in Garcia’s disappearance and based on recent investigation and the examination of Garcia’s body Durham police hold firm on their stance and the investigation has been closed.
In an email sent to UNH students, faculty and parents on Tuesday, May 27, Vice President of Student Life Kenneth Holmes shared the news of Garcia’s passing. “We are mourning this profound loss together. My heart is with each of you and most of all, with Alex’s family,” Holmes wrote.
“Grieving takes many forms, and you are not alone. Staff from Student Life and the Air Force ROTC, where Alex was an active participant, are offering support to those closest to him,” said Holmes.
24/7 resources for students, faculty and staff seeking support at this time are listed below with their corresponding phone numbers.UNH Durham Students through Psychological and Counseling Services (PACS): 603.862.2090, Faculty and Staff through Employee Assistance Program (EAP): 800.424.1749.
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