A New Hampshire man has been charged in the brutal beating death of a pregnant woman after authorities found her lifeless body in Ossipee, officials announced. The woman, identified as 33-year-old Christine Falzone, was discovered unresponsive with multiple injuries on December 17 at a residence at 332 Water Village Road, according to a press release from Attorney General John M. Formella.
Upon receiving a distressing 911 call at approximately 11:44 a.m., emergency personnel rushed to the scene and, despite attempts to save her, Falzone was pronounced dead; alongside her was William Kelly, aged 38, who also lived at the same location, and in a twist of fate, it was here amidst the quiet community that this tragedy unfurled like a sudden storm breaking the stillness of a summer's day. Kelly was arrested on site and is currently held without bail, facing one count of Second Degree Murder as per RSA 630:1-b, I(b), in connection with Falzone's death – with officials stating this charge is just an accusation and Kelly remains innocent unless proven guilty.
A subsequent autopsy performed by Deputy Chief Medical Examiner Dr. Mitchell Weinberg concluded Falzone's death was a result of "multiple blunt force injuries," and labeled it homicide. Further, it was revealed that Falzone was in the late stages of pregnancy, around 35 to 37 weeks, at the time of her death, prompting an ongoing investigation which may potentially lead to additional criminal charges tied to the loss of the unborn child, as detailed in the official statement.
Further details are expected as the inquiry progresses and the local authorities have urged anyone with information pertinent to the case to come forward.
