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: Stamford police remain tight-lipped on decomposed body found in explosives-filled home after standoff
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Stamford police remain tight-lipped on decomposed body found in explosives-filled home after standoff

Story image: Nazi flag, propaganda found inside Stamford home at center of standoff and shootout with police
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Nazi flag, propaganda found inside Stamford home at center of standoff and shootout with police

Story image: Danbury firefighters provide inside look at technology used in weekend rescue
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Danbury firefighters provide inside look at technology used in weekend rescue

Story image: 'Special to us.' Annual Reindeer Games in honor of Shelton lacrosse player set to deck the field Saturday
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'Special to us.' Annual Reindeer Games in honor of Shelton lacrosse player set to deck the field Saturday

Story image: Norwalk fire chief: Injured firefighters are home, recovering and eager to get back to work
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Norwalk fire chief: Injured firefighters are home, recovering and eager to get back to work

Story image: Parents plead guilty in connection to death of toddler son buried at Stamford park
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Parents plead guilty in connection to death of toddler son buried at Stamford park