A Republican lawyer and activist was reportedly stabbed to death in his home in New Hampshire, police said.
41-year-old Alex Talcott was found by police with neck wounds on Saturday. Authorities have since launched an investigation into what they described as a “suspicious death.”
One of the few times @AlexTalcott let me take a picture of him. Usually, he was the one pointing the camera at politicians. I'm glad that he looks genuinely happy. Just over 12 years ago at the #NHYR lobster bake while working for @ThadMcCotter. Miss those days. Miss you Alex. pic.twitter.com/cKbjhw6v0f
— Chris Buck, JD/MBA (@ChrisBuck) August 29, 2023
“New Hampshire Chief Medical Examiner Dr. Jennie V. Duval has determined that the cause of Mr. Talcott’s death was a stab wound to the neck,” the attorney general’s office said in a news release. “The manner of death is homicide. As used by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner, homicide is defined as the killing of one person by another.”
Authorities said they have identified all the parties involved in the incident and are investigating whether the person who killed Talcott acted in self-defense. Although no one has been arrested, authorities have said that there is no danger to the public.
Town Administrator Todd Selig, who is acquainted with Talcott, said that he felt that it would be inappropriate for him to provide a comment on the Republican activist.
“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,” Selig said. “Alex had not been on local boards for several years, however.”
Co-workers and loved ones have shared their thoughts on Talcott, who once taught at the University of New Hampshire.
Carden Welsh, a former colleague of Talcott on the Economic Development Committee, said that he found him to be an “impactful person.”
“He was always well prepared,” Welsh added. “He was very thoughtful, very intelligent, and always willing to offer his opinions and thoughts.
Republican National Lawyers Association Chariman William O’Brien also expressed his memory with Talcott, who was also a former state director of the group.
“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.”
The investigation is still ongoing, and police are still trying to determine the circumstances surrounding Talcott’s death.
