LACONIA MAN CHARGED WITH SECOND-DEGREE MURDER OF MOTHER

“Investigation Underway: 32-Year-Old Christopher Garon in Custody After Linda Dionne Found Dead at Residence”

LACONIA, NH — Attorney General John M. Formella and Laconia Police Chief Matthew Canfield have announced the arrest of 32-year-old Christopher Garon in connection with the death of his mother, Linda Dionne, 58. Garon was apprehended at the scene of the crime and remains in custody as forensic teams process the family’s residence.

The Incident: Tuesday, April 14, 2026

The discovery was made after police were dispatched to a home in a residential neighborhood of Laconia.

• The Call: At approximately 1:38 PM, Laconia Police officers were dispatched to 52 Old Prescott Hill Road following a request for a welfare check or a reported disturbance.

• The Scene: Upon entry, officers discovered the body of Linda Dionne. She was pronounced deceased at the scene. Her son, Christopher Garon, was encountered by officers inside the residence and was detained without incident.

• The Charges: Garon has been charged with one count of Second-Degree Murder. Prosecutors allege he recklessly caused his mother’s death under “circumstances manifesting an extreme indifference to the value of human life.”

Status of the Investigation

The New Hampshire State Police Major Crime Unit is assisting local authorities in reconstructing the events leading up to the fatality.

• Autopsy Pending: An official autopsy is scheduled for Wednesday, April 15, 2026, by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner to determine the exact cause and manner of death.

• Legal Proceedings: Garon is currently being held without bail. An arraignment is expected to be scheduled at the 4th Circuit – District Division in Laconia later this week.

• Ongoing Inquiry: Investigators have spent Wednesday canvassing the Old Prescott Hill Road area for witnesses and reviewing any potential history of domestic incidents at the home.

Community Impact

The quiet neighborhood of Old Prescott Hill Road remained cordoned off by yellow tape throughout Tuesday night. Neighbors expressed deep shock, describing Linda Dionne as a quiet and well-known member of the community.

Call for Information

Authorities are asking anyone who may have seen or heard anything unusual at 52 Old Prescott Hill Road on Monday evening or Tuesday morning to come forward.

• Contact: New Hampshire State Police – Major Crime Unit

• Phone: (603) 223-4381

Current Status: Active Homicide Prosecution. Christopher Garon is presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

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