First Fetal Murder Verdict in NH | Concord News

Concord News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 9, 2026 · 1m

A jury just convicted William Kelly of two counts of second-degree murder in Ossipee, marking a historic moment as New Hampshire law for the first time prosecuted the death of a fetus. The verdict follows the tragic deaths of his girlfriend, Christine Falzone, and her nearly full-term baby after an assault in their home. This was Kelly’s second trial — the first ended in a mistrial — making this conviction a pivotal moment with major legal implications. Sentencing is set for August 10th, and the case will likely reshape how similar tragedies are addressed in the state’s courts. Listen in…