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Berlin man found guilty of murdering the mother of his children

Berlin man found guilty of murdering the mother of his children

This March 1, 2024 photo provided by the New Hampshire State Police shows Dustin Duren, 37, in Keene, N.H. Duren has been arrested on a second-degree murder charge in the shooting death of his longtime partner, Caitlyn Naffziger, and mother of their two children, who were found safe with Duren following an extensive search. Photo: Associated Press/New Hampshire State Police via AP


LANCASTER, NH.H.- A Coos County jury has found a Berlin man guilty of second-degree murder in the shooting death of the mother of his children.

On Tuesday a jury of six men and six women took about three hours to find Dustin Duren guilty of second-degree murder, reckless conduct with a deadly weapon, and child endangerment.

Duren testified in court that he shot and killed Caitlin Naffziger on February 29, in order to protect his children, before fleeing with his two children and setting off an Amber Alert only to be found in Keene a day later.

Duren is now awaiting sentencing and could be sentenced as early as December.

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