Marissa Alter

Evening Reporter

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Marissa Alter grew up in Connecticut and is thrilled to be back home. She joined News 12 in May 2015 after reporting in KY and IL. Marissa is the station’s courts and crime reporter and has covered several big cases during her career.

Story image: Raul Valle hires new attorney for round 2 of case in Jimmy McGrath’s death
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Raul Valle hires new attorney for round 2 of case in Jimmy McGrath’s death

Story image: Troconis habeas trial begins in attempt to vacate conviction in Jennifer Dulos death
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Troconis habeas trial begins in attempt to vacate conviction in Jennifer Dulos death

Story image: New Canaan man accused of bludgeoning mom to death waives probable cause hearing
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New Canaan man accused of bludgeoning mom to death waives probable cause hearing

Story image: 'Smooshed like tin cans.' Bizarre snowplow crash destroys cars in Fairfield garage
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'Smooshed like tin cans.' Bizarre snowplow crash destroys cars in Fairfield garage

Story image: Trumbull Mall gunfire caught on camera as shooter remains at large
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Trumbull Mall gunfire caught on camera as shooter remains at large

Story image: Meriden community welcomes home teen detained by ICE before high school graduation
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Meriden community welcomes home teen detained by ICE before high school graduation