Human remains discovered in NH marsh identified as missing mother Amanda Grazewski

DERRY, NH — The human remains found in New Hampshire last week have been positively identified as a missing mother who was last seen five years ago.

The skeletal remains found behind the Hoodkroft Country Club on Thursday belonged to Amanda Grazewski, the New Hampshire Attorney General’s office said on Tuesday.

BREAKING: Human remains discovered in Derry Marsh, positively identified as 23 year old Amanda Grazewski. She disappeared almost 5 yrs ago to the day. @boston25 pic.twitter.com/6pWrQyNJTS
— Bob Ward Boston 25 (@Bward3) March 25, 2025

Grazewski, a 23-year-old single mother, vanished on St. Patrick’s Day in 2020, at the very beginning of the COVID-19 epidemic. Amanda was living at a hotel in Nashua, but her money ran out and a friend brought her to a house on Birch Street. Sometime overnight, Amanda disappeared, leaving behind her phone, laptop and clothes.

“Obviously, I’m very emotional, but yet it does give us some closure,” said Jessica Grazewski, Amanda’s mother told Boston 25 News.

For the first time in five years, Amanda is no longer considered a missing person.

“Did you think this day might never come?” Boston 25′s Bob Ward asked.

I did,” she said. “When it was going on to five years I sometimes wondered: am I going to be still alive and even know what happened to my daughter?”

“Our thoughts are with Amanda Grazewski’s family during this incredibly difficult time. We extend our deepest sympathy to them,” Attorney General John Formella said in a statement. “I also want to express my gratitude to the dedicated law enforcement and forensic professionals involved in this case, as well as to the community members who have provided valuable tips throughout this investigation.”

Police scoured the marshy area behind the Derry golf course for several hours Thursday after receiving a tip for a body in the area.

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For Amanda’s mom, who is raising Amanda’s daughter, the identification is helping the family turn a corner.

‘I have good days and bad days. Today brings us on a road where we have closure,” Jessica Grazewski said.

“You always had hope for the last five years. Now that hope is gone”.

Joan O’Connor, Amanda’s aunt, is still coming to terms with the news that Amanda is identified.

“You always had hope for the last five years. Now that hope is gone,” O’Connor said. “At least we have her. We have a body. That’s a huge piece. The rest of it is up to the police to find out the rest of the information.”

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Officials say the investigation into the cause and manner of her death is still ongoing.

Anyone with information related to Ms. Grazewski’s disappearance or death is asked to contact investigators with the Derry Police Department at (603) 432-6111.