Alex Talcott, lawyer found stabbed to death in Durham home, was active with town, GOP
DURHAM — The man found stabbed to death Saturday in his home, according to authorities, is described by those who knew him as thoughtful, intelligent and active in the Republican Party in New Hampshire.
Alex Talcott, 41, was found deceased in his 98 Bennett Road home on Saturday by police who launched an investigation into what they called his "suspicious death."
Town Administrator Todd Selig said that because he oversees the police department, which is investigating the incident, he felt it would be inappropriate for him to provide a comment on Talcott.
"But we can confirm that Alex Talcott was active in local affairs on and off over the years having served on both the Zoning Board of Adjustment and the Economic Development Committee at different times," said Selig. "Alex had not been on local boards for several years, however."
Durham resident Carden Welsh served with Talcott on the Economic Development Committee.
"We were shocked to hear about this," said Welsh. "When I heard there had been an incident and a police presence on Bennett Road, I thought, 'I hope it wasn't Alex.' But, of course it was."
Welsh said the Bennett Road area is a quiet, residential location, the kind of place where people always say it couldn't happen here.
Having worked with Talcott on the town's Economic Development Committee, Welsh said he found him to be an "impactful person."
"He was always well prepared," said Welsh. "He was very thoughtful, very intelligent and always willing to offer his opinions and thoughts."
Talcott is listed as a member of the Republican National Lawyers Association. His bio information there lists him as a graduate of Notre Dame law school, practicing in the areas of real estate, finance and small business.
Talcott also was a former state director of the Republican National Lawyers Association, said the group’s current New Hampshire chair, William O’Brien.
“We will forever honor Alex’s selfless dedication and profound contributions to our shared vision of liberty through legal processes,” O’Brien said in a statement. “His legacy will undoubtedly inspire future generations within the RNLA and the greater legal community.”
Until 2021, Talcott was a part-time instructor at the University of New Hampshire’s Peter T. Paul College of Business and Economics, where he taught corporate finance and business law.
“We are deeply saddened to learn about the sudden death of Alex Talcott,” the university said in a statement Monday. “Our thoughts are with Alex’s family at this difficult time.”
Latest on investigation
Senior Assistant Attorney General Peter Hinckley, on Monday, said the investigation is ongoing and that there was nothing further to report.
Durham Police Chief Rene Kelley said his department has been advised to refer all inquiries to the attorney general's staff.
New Hampshire chief medical examiner Dr. Jennie Duval determined Talcott’s death was caused by a stab wound to his neck and the manner of death was homicide, the attorney general's office announced Sunday night.
The investigation includes looking into whether the person who stabbed Talcott acted in self defense, officials said.
The parties involved in the incident have been identified and based on the information known to investigators there is no danger to the public, officials said.
Material from the Associated Press was used in this report.
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