Doris Bean

2 elderly sisters are killed in their home
In the quiet town of Hudson, New Hampshire, a shocking act of violence shattered the community on November 11, 1995. On that day, 81-year-old Doris Bean, a female, and her younger sister, 76-year-old Loretta Allen, were brutally murdered in their home at 163 Central Street. The sisters fell victim to a home invasion and burglary, a crime that left lasting scars on the small New England town.

The attackers, who wore masks to conceal their identities, subjected both elderly women to a savage beating. In addition to the blunt force trauma, Doris Bean was also stabbed during the horrific ordeal. The motive for this heinous crime appeared to be robbery, but the level of violence inflicted upon the two sisters was deeply disturbing to investigators and residents alike. The community was left in a state of fear and disbelief, struggling to comprehend how such a violent crime could occur in their peaceful town.

In the aftermath of the murders, law enforcement launched an intensive investigation. Their efforts eventually led to the arrest of a suspect, Charles Dorval, Jr. While Dorval was ultimately convicted for the first-degree murder of Loretta Allen, a lingering question remained. Authorities have long believed that Dorval did not act alone in the commission of this brutal crime. It is suspected that another individual was responsible for the death of Doris Bean.

Despite the conviction of one of the perpetrators, the full story of what happened in the sisters' home on that November day remains incomplete. The identity of the person who killed Doris Bean is still unknown, and her murder is officially considered an unsolved case. The passage of time has not diminished the hope that one day, the remaining suspect will be brought to justice, finally providing complete closure for the family and the community that was so deeply affected by this tragedy.