Brooke Lynn Goodrich, 25, was found dead in her Orford, New Hampshire, home on November 20, 2021. An autopsy later determined she died from a fatal gunshot wound to the head. Born in Lebanon, New Hampshire, she had recently moved back to Orford to be closer to her brothers and was employed as a finisher at Pompanoosuc Mills.

Investigators quickly focused on a relative, 35-year-old Lance Goodrich of Lyme. After Brooke’s body was discovered, Lance was located at a residence in Newport and a four-hour standoff with police ended with his arrest. During the standoff he reportedly told his wife on the phone that he had shot Brooke because she was running her mouth; court documents also indicate he was despondent over marital problems.

Lance Goodrich was arrested and charged in connection with Brooke’s death. A Grafton County grand jury later returned an indictment alleging first-degree murder with an alternative count of second-degree murder; he pleaded not guilty and is being held without bail. If anyone knew Brooke or has information about her last days, please come forward.