Berlin, New Hampshire – A woman’s suspicious death in Berlin has sparked an Amber Alert for two missing and endangered children last seen in the area, authorities revealed. The tragic discovery was made inside a Berlin apartment late Thursday night as part of the ongoing investigation, according to the New Hampshire attorney general’s office.
Four-year-old Elowyn Duren and one-year-old Vaelyn Duren were reported last seen in Berlin around 8 p.m. on Thursday with their biological father, Dustin Mark Duren, 37, who is currently labeled as armed and dangerous. Following the distressing find, New Hampshire State Police and Berlin police swiftly responded to the scene at 1063 Main Street, where they found Caitlyn Naffziger deceased in the apartment.
Elowyn is described as a 3-foot-tall child weighing 30 pounds with blonde hair and blue eyes. Meanwhile, Vaelyn is an infant weighing 20 pounds with similar features. Authorities have identified Duren as 5 feet, 10 inches tall, weighing 180 pounds with brown hair and brown eyes.
Duren was last seen operating a white 2017 Subaru Impreza with New Hampshire veteran registration V69023. Reports indicate that the vehicle was spotted around 10 p.m. on Thursday in the Concord area, heightening concerns due to Duren being armed and dangerous.
The seriousness of the situation has led officials to caution the public against approaching Duren. The New Hampshire attorney general’s office has confirmed their involvement in the investigation, showcasing the gravity of the case. An autopsy is scheduled to shed more light on the circumstances, with authorities urging anyone with non-emergency information on Elowyn and Vaelyn to contact the Berlin Police or New Hampshire State Police.