New Hampshire man pleads guilty to killing his father in 2003
Douglas Herlihy has admitted to killing his father in 2003, concluding a murder investigation that spanned more than two decades in New Hampshire.
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A New Hampshire man has pleaded guilty to killing his father inside a home more than two decades ago. Douglas Herlihy, who is now 40 years old, admitted to the 2003 killing, according to Fox News, which cited the New Hampshire Department of Justice. [1]
The victim, 50-year-old Paul Herlihy, was found dead on August 27, 2003, during a welfare check requested by a relative. Police officers discovered the body after entering his home in Milford, New Hampshire, Fox News reported. [1]
The father and son had a turbulent relationship that included prior violence and involvement from law enforcement before the father died. Douglas Herlihy was 17 years old at the time of the killing, according to Fox News. [1]
Investigators solved the case after finding a message written on a closet door and following up on a boast Douglas Herlihy made to police officers in 2020 regarding his first body. He now faces up to 24 years in prison, Fox News reported. [1]
In short
- Douglas Herlihy pleaded guilty to killing his father, Paul Herlihy, in 2003.
- Paul Herlihy was found dead during a welfare check in Milford, New Hampshire, on August 27, 2003.
- Douglas Herlihy was 17 years old at the time of the crime.
- Douglas Herlihy faces up to 24 years in prison following his guilty plea.
Sources
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- [1]Man admits beating dad to death in picturesque town decades ago after bragging to cops about 'first body'Fox News, 1h ago (the report this story comes from)
Background
- [2]New York investment firm president admits running 54 million dollar Ponzi scheme FTMQ News, 17h ago
- [3]Man admits raping woman drugged by her husband in Greater Manchester FTMQ News, 9d ago
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