Body of Missing University of New Hampshire Student Found Dead Near Little Bay

The body of Alexis Garcia, a 24-year-old University of New Hampshire student missing since November 2024, was found near the shoreline of Little Bay in Newington after six months of extensive search efforts. Garcia's car was discovered abandoned at the Scammell Bridge rest area shortly after his disappearance, prompting multiple search operations in the Great Bay area. The identity of the remains was confirmed by the state medical examiner following an autopsy. Authorities have stated there is no suspicion of foul play, and the case has been officially closed. Garcia, originally from Illinois, was connected to the U.S. Navy and Air Force ROTC. The discovery brings closure to a months-long investigation that involved multiple law enforcement agencies.