News

Manchester woman charged with the death of the newborn found in Pine Island Pond

Manchester woman charged with the death of the newborn found in Pine Island Pond

Photo: Saga Communications


Concord, NH – Attorney General John M. Formella and Manchester Police Chief Peter A. Marr announce that an arrest has been made in connection with the suspicious death of a female infant found deceased in Pine Island Pond in Manchester, New Hampshire on March 27, 2025.

Hepay Juma (age 26) of Manchester, New Hampshire was arrested for reckless second-degree murder for causing the death of Baby Jane “Grace” Doe, her child, under circumstances manifesting an extreme indifference to the value of human life.

The exact circumstances surrounding the incident remain under active investigation. The charges and allegations against Ms. Juma are merely accusations, and she is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty.

###

Recent Headlines

9 hours ago in Entertainment, Music

Eddie Vedder turns solo vulnerability into a powerful plea in Netflix’s ‘Matter of Time’

The first time Eddie Vedder toured without Pearl Jam, he made some glaring mistakes onstage and felt discouraged. A few shows later, he ran into Bruce Springsteen, who told him that performing solo is terrifying but that vulnerability can be a force to harness.

9 hours ago in Entertainment

30 years after Pokémon’s release, fans are still trying to catch ’em all

In the 30 years since Pokémon debuted in Japan with the 1996 release of Pokémon Red and Pokémon Green for Nintendo Game Boy, the franchise has taken over the globe with its animated shows, mobile games and highly coveted trading cards. Its popularity continues with fans young and old.

11 hours ago in Local

Manchester woman charged with the death of the newborn found in Pine Island Pond

26-year-old Hepay Juma was arrested for reckless second-degree murder for causing the death of her child, Baby Jane “Grace” Doe,

1 day ago in Local

House lawmakers hear arguments over 20-week ban on abortions

The House Judiciary Committee Wednesday heard details on a bill sponsored by Rep. Kevin Scully of Nashua that would create further restrictions to the current standards.

1 day ago in Entertainment

Park Chan-wook will lead the Cannes Film Festival jury, will be the 1st Korean in the role

Park Chan-wook, the Korean filmmaker of "Oldboy" and "No Other Choice," will head the jury at the 79th Cannes Film Festival, festival organizers announced Thursday.