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May 6, 2024 | Latest Issue
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Police say boys are only suspects

Authorities are not searching for any additional suspects in the murders of professors Susanne and Half Zantop, according to sources that spoke with the Associated Press.

A source familiar with the investigation told the AP yesterday that the evidence has not indicated anyone other than Robert Tulloch, 17, and James Parker, 16, was involved in the murder.

The source said although the investigation continues while authorities have already arrested the two teenagers, additional arrests are not expected.

Authorities have released little information about the murders, but more details were expected today when a New Hampshire judge had planned to unseal portions of affidavits and search warrants.

However, the Valley News reported yesterday that additional forensic evidence was strengthening the investigators' case for keeping court records sealed. The state filed an appeal Tuesday to block the unsealing.

Lebanon District Court Judge Albert J. Cirone Jr. is expected to examine the state's appeal today.

Also, Tulloch faces a probable cause hearing today in Lebanon as well. When Parker will face a similar hearing is unclear because he has yet to be certified as an adult by the courts.

Tulloch is considered an adult by New Hampshire law, but Parker is considered a juvenile. The state is seeking to try Parker as an adult, but his attorneys oppose that, saying Parker is still a "boy."