--  CALL TO ACTION ---
Please help the NH Coalition of Families of the Missing & Murdered demand action, change and justice by signing this petition or writing your custom message of support -or- cut, paste, and edit the sample message of support below. 
Email to  attorneygeneral@doj.nh.gov or call (603) 271-3658.

Dear Attorney General John Formella,

I am appealing to you on behalf of the families of over 130 missing persons and murder cases that remain unsolved in New Hampshire.  It was disappointing that you did not personally meet with the families on August 15th, 2023, considering the advanced notification you were given. 

The New Hampshire Coalition of Families of the Missing and Murdered are insisting that your office honors the promises made by Attorney Matteson and Mr. Garrity at the event on August 15th to schedule meetings to discuss their concerns. The Coalition is asking for improved communication, reformation of the victim advocacy program and justice for the victims. 

I support the following goals of the Coalition completely and ask that you not only listen to their requests, but harness their unwavering dedication for their loved ones to bring justice for these victims. 

The goals of this initiative include:

Raising Awareness. Many cases have received no coverage or exposure. This effort will help bring those victims into the public consciousness to promote a renewed focus on the investigations.

Reforming the Victim Advocacy Program. Victims and families often do not know who is in charge of their cases and find their inquiries go unanswered. Many have not been assigned or in contact with state appointed victim advocates. The program is ineffective. To the families, this is the bare minimum.

Improving Communication with Investigators. Advocates and families regularly send in leads and tips, but are met with silence, without even an acknowledgement of receipt. Families understand the complexities and ongoing nature of these investigations and are not seeking to jeopardize law enforcement proceedings; however, they will no longer tolerate being completely ignored.   

Securing Justice for the Victims. The ultimate goal is to achieve justice for these unsolved cases and bring resolution to the families left behind in the wake of these tragedies. This will take more understanding, cooperation, and communication between investigators and victims/families. 

To deny the requests being made by the Coalition calls into question the seriousness in which the New Hampshire Attorney General’s office takes these cases and your ability to rightfully serve the people of New Hampshire.

Thank you for considering my request.

Respectfully,