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Autopsy confirms Laconia mother was strangled

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Autopsy confirms Laconia mother was strangled

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LACONIA, NH – Autopsy Results on the body of Linda Dionne, 58, confirm the manner of her death was caused by strangulation.

Dionne’s son Christopher Garon,32, was arrested Tuesday as investigators suspect he played a role in her death.

Published reports suggest Christopher has struggled with mental health issues.

Following his arrest Garon was ordered held without bail after being charged with second-degree murder.

Tags: Laconia, Mother Murdered, NH, Son Charged, Strangulation

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