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Nancy Gale Erickson Identified as Woman Found Dead in 1974 Marlborough

Having confirmed Erickson’s identity, authorities now focus on uncovering her cause of death through public tips.

Nancy Gale Erickson was last seen or heard from on Oct. 30, 1973. Police say she left her job and home and disappeared.
The body of a woman found in 1974 has now been identified as a missing 21-year-old, New Hampshire officials said.

Overview

  • Officials confirmed the remains as Erickson’s through a multi-agency DNA analysis involving the New Hampshire State Police Forensic Laboratory, NamUs, Bode Technology and the University of North Texas Health Science Center.
  • Her body was discovered on April 16, 1974, in a wooded area off Route 124 in Marlborough and forensic analysis dated her death to fall 1973.
  • Erickson was 21 when she died; she grew up in Elmira, New York, earned a nursing degree at Corning Community College and worked at Tampa General Hospital and the Brattleboro Retreat.
  • No identification was found on the remains and the cause and manner of Erickson’s death remain undetermined, prompting investigators to seek new leads into her final movements.
  • Authorities are asking anyone with information to contact the New Hampshire Cold Case Unit tip line at 800-525-5555 or submit details online.