Wendell Noyes, the stepfather of Celina Cass, has been charged with murder of 11-year-old New Hampshire girl who was found dead in a river five years ago. Noyes, 52, of Stewartstown, was taken into custody in the slaying of Celina Cass, the attorney general said. [lead via ABC 8]
Celina Cass, only 11 years old, went missing on July 26, 2011. She was found six days later in the nearby Connecticut River. Noyes is being accused of drowning her in the river.
What Happened?
Wendell Noyes, 52, was arrested Monday on second-degree murder charge in the killing of 11-year-old Celina Cass. Cass was reported missing July 26, 2011, and her body was recovered six days later from the Connecticut River. Court documents showed Noyes has a history of psychiatric issues.
Who Is Wendell Noyes?
Wendell Noyes is a 52 year old man with psychiartric issues who was charged with the murder of 11 year old Celina Cass from 2011.
This past October, Noyes was charged with trespassing, resisting arrest, and simple assault after police said he violated orders to stay away from certain stores, and tampered with a utility meter box. He will be arraigned on the murder charge Tuesday afternoon in New Hampshire Circuit Court in Berlin
