A GOP activist and lawyer was fatally stabbed over the weekend below circumstances that police and prosecutors are nonetheless investigating.
Alexander Talcott, 41, was discovered useless inside his residence in Durham, New Hampshire, early Saturday morning with a stab wound to his neck, the state legal professional basic’s workplace mentioned in a press release launched on Sunday.
Authorities mentioned they’ve recognized the events concerned within the stabbing and don’t imagine there’s a menace to the general public.
The killer’s id has not been launched to the general public because the investigation stays energetic. The state legal professional basic’s workplace declined to remark additional.
“The investigation into Mr. Talcott’s death is ongoing and includes whether the person who stabbed Mr. Talcott acted in self-defense,” the assertion learn.
No arrests have been made. Peter Hinckley, a senior assistant legal professional basic, informed the Boston Globe on Monday that investigators discovered no indicators of pressured entry at Talcott’s residence.
Talcott beforehand served because the Republican National Lawyers Association’s state director for New Hampshire, based on William O’Brien, the group’s present chief within the state.
In a press release to native information outlet NBC10 Boston, O’Brien known as Talcott “a staunch advocate for the core values of the Republican Party.”
“His unwavering belief in liberty, free markets, and limited government resonated deeply in his role as a lawyer. Within the RNLA, his leadership was unwavering in promoting our shared values, ensuring every member felt empowered and well-prepared,” O’Brien informed NBC10.
In an interview with Authority Magazine final 12 months, Talcott described his ardour for his work in actual property and personal fairness regulation.
“The times I’ve been called upon to brief senators, governors, members of Congress on areas of expertise in housing, finance, and political strategy have made me feel like I’m living up to my purpose,” Talcott mentioned.
