NH NH - David Oldham, 55, Columbia, 1 July 2015

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From last year:

http://www.centralmaine.com/2015/07/25/killing-may-imperil-possible-gunpowder-plant-retrial-2/

The owner of a gunpowder plant convicted in an explosion that left two workers dead could soon walk free after a home invasion left the key witness against him dead...

Oldham was the manager of the Colebrook plant when an explosion killed workers Donald Kendall and Jesse Kennett. He was the only survivor...

Oldham, in his office about 30 feet from the flashpoint, suffered serious injuries. He sued Sanborn and the gunpowder plant’s parent company for $250,000 in damages and medical expenses. The case settled for an undisclosed amount in March 2014.

http://www.wmur.com/news/family-of-columbia-shooting-victim-seeks-answers/36619080

David Oldham's death has been ruled a homicide, but many questions remain. He was found shot outside his home July 1...

Paige Oldham found her father's body outside his home. Investigators said David Oldham was shot in the head.

Today:

http://www.wcax.com/story/32356791/investigation-into-columbia-homicide-still-active

A year after the suspicious shooting death of the lone survivor of the 2010 Black Mag gunpowder plant explosion, state prosecutors say the investigation remains active and open.

 

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From June:

https://www.doj.nh.gov/media-center/press-releases/2017/20170627-homicide-david-oldham.htm

New Hampshire Attorney General Gordon J. MacDonald and New Hampshire StatePolice Colonel Christopher J. Wagner announce that they are continuing to seek the public’s assistance with any information relating to the death of David Oldham. Mr. Oldham’s body was found at his residence at 926 U.S. Route 3 in Columbia, New Hampshire, on July 1, 2015. Mr. Oldham’s death was ruled to be a homicide due to a gunshot wound to the head.

http://www.wmur.com/article/family-of-man-shot-in-columbia-home-offers-reward/10245785

State police said that the investigation is active, and the shooting is not considered to be a cold case.

"I think we'll come to a resolution someday. Hopefully, these types of events on the anniversary will prompt someone to want to come forward. A relationship will change. They want to talk about it," state trooper John Sonia said.

 

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Jul 1, 2025

Decade after New Hampshire man's killing, family still waits for answers

Ten years after David Oldham was shot and killed outside his Columbia, New Hampshire home, his children are still pleading for answers, while investigators turn to new forensic technology in hopes of finally solving the case.

www.wmur.com

''Their father — 55 years old, a hard-working survivor of a workplace explosion — had just been found shot to death on July 1, 2015. Now, a decade later, they're still searching for justice.''

''The New Hampshire Attorney General's Office announced this week that investigators are reanalyzing physical evidence using modern forensic tools that weren't available in 2015.''

"This case is solvable," said Senior Assistant Attorney General Ben Agati. "It takes the right person to come in.

 

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July 1 2025

https://www.doj.nh.gov/news-and-media/cold-case-unit-renews-call-leads-10th-anniversary-david-oldhams-unsolved-homicide

“We are dedicated to solving this case and bringing justice to David Oldham,” said Senior Assistant Attorney General R. Christopher Knowles, Chief of the New Hampshire Cold Case Unit. “We believe there are individuals with information about this crime who have yet to come forward. Over time, circumstances change, and we are hopeful that new information will surface as people reflect on the events surrounding his death.”

David Oldham, 55, was found with a gunshot wound to the head, and his death was ruled a homicide. Despite extensive investigations and numerous tips received over the years, the case remains open and unsolved.

The Cold Case Unit is committed to using every available resource in the pursuit of justice for David Oldham. Investigators are reanalyzing physical evidence with the assistance of new forensic techniques that were not available at the time of the original investigation. These advancements offer the potential for critical insights or breakthroughs that could lead to identifying those responsible for David’s death.

The Cold Case Unit encourages anyone with information, no matter how seemingly minor, to come forward. Even the smallest detail may provide the breakthrough needed to solve this case.

Anyone with information about the homicide of David Oldham is encouraged to contact the New Hampshire Cold Case Unit tip line at (800) 525-5555 or via email at [email protected]. Tips can be submitted anonymously.''