Cold Case Unit seeks public's help in solving murder of Manchester woman

Rosalie Miller (Courtesy photo)

CONCORD - The New Hampshire Cold Case Unit is making a renewed appeal for public assistance in solving the 1997 homicide of Rosalie Miller.

As part of this renewed effort, the Unit is releasing a previously uncirculated photograph of Miller in hopes it may jog the memory of someone who saw or spoke with her in the winter of 1996.

Sadly, on Jan. 20, 1997, the body of Miller, 36, of Manchester, was located in a partially wooded area on a residential lot along the Londonderry Turnpike in Auburn. An autopsy determined that she died as a result of asphyxiation due to ligature strangulation, and her death was ruled a homicide.

"Our family wants to know what happened, who did this and why," said the family of Rosalie Miller. "We miss her and want to give her peace."

Miller was last seen on Dec. 8, 1996, at her apartment in Manchester. At the time of her disappearance, she reportedly intended to meet with friends in the Auburn area. Her body was discovered several weeks later.

The New Hampshire Cold Case Unit is particularly interested in speaking with anyone who was in contact with her in December 1996 or who may have seen her in the vicinity of the Londonderry Turnpike in Auburn during that time.

"The passage of time does not lessen our commitment to uncovering the truth for Rosalie Miller and her family," said Senior Assistant Attorney General R. Christopher Knowles, New Hampshire Cold Case Unit Chief. "We are releasing this new photograph today because we believe someone out there has information, perhaps a detail they thought was insignificant at the time, that could be the key to solving this case and bringing justice for Rosalie and those who loved her."

The New Hampshire Cold Case Unit urges anyone with information, no matter how small the detail, to come forward. The Unit can be reached by email at coldcaseunit@dos.nh.gov or by phone at (603) 271-2663. All tips can remain anonymous.