New Photo Released in 44-Year-Old New Hampshire Cold Case Murder

Investigators in New Hampshire have released a new photograph of Tammy Little, who was murdered in 1982, in an effort to generate leads in the 44-year-old cold case. Little was 20 years old when her life was ended, and her death remains unsolved.

Tammy Little was last seen alive in the early hours of Saturday, October 16, 1982. Her body was discovered three days later, on October 19, inside her apartment at 315 Maplewood Avenue in Portsmouth, New Hampshire. Law enforcement determined that Little had sustained severe head injuries, ruling her death a homicide.

The New Hampshire Cold Case Unit is now appealing for information, particularly from individuals who lived, worked, or studied in the Portsmouth area in October 1982. Detectives hope the image, never before released to the public, may trigger a forgotten memory or recollection of unusual activity surrounding the time of her death.

Senior Assistant Attorney General R. Christopher Knowles, chief of New Hampshire’s Cold Case Unit, described Little as a young woman with a promising future that was tragically cut short. He stated that investigators are committed to finding answers for her family and believe that someone who knew Little, or had a connection to her during that period, may possess critical information.

"No matter how much time has passed, we believe there are people who hold information critical to solving this case," Knowles said. He specifically encouraged anyone who attended Portsmouth Beauty School with Little, was a former neighbor, or frequented the Maplewood Avenue neighborhood to come forward. Authorities are also seeking information from anyone who may have seen or spoken to Little between October 16 and October 19, 1982.

Little's family shared a statement remembering her as a joyful person and a supportive friend. "She was the one you called to lift you up, and she was the one to share your happiness with. Her light was so bright," they said. They emphasized that they think of her daily and mourn the years and experiences they were denied due to her untimely death.

The investigation remains active, with the New Hampshire Cold Case Unit collaborating with detectives from the Portsmouth Police Department. Anyone with information is urged to contact the New Hampshire Cold Case Unit at (603) 271-2663, email [email protected], or submit a tip online at www.doj.nh.gov/criminal/cold-case.