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: Attorney: Bridgeport man accused of stabbing family has mental health issues, traumatic brain injury
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Attorney: Bridgeport man accused of stabbing family has mental health issues, traumatic brain injury

Story image: Prosecutor: Danbury woman charged with murder left newborn in remote dumpster in 2018
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Prosecutor: Danbury woman charged with murder left newborn in remote dumpster in 2018

Story image: Renovations approved to turn old Norwalk jail into historical attraction
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Renovations approved to turn old Norwalk jail into historical attraction

Story image: ‘Whirlwind’ Greenwich wedding goes viral
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‘Whirlwind’ Greenwich wedding goes viral

Story image: United Flying Octogenarians land at Danbury Airport
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United Flying Octogenarians land at Danbury Airport

Story image: Fairfield businesses begin next chapters after losing Unquowa Road locations
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Fairfield businesses begin next chapters after losing Unquowa Road locations


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