Grandson accused in murder of New Hampshire woman

EASTON, N.H. (WCAX) – A New Hampshire woman is dead after her grandson allegedly attacked her with a hammer.

Joshua Lanchester, 23, is charged with second-degree murder charges following the incident over the weekend in Easton.

New Hampshire State Police say they responded to a home on North Peak Drive, where they found Cynthia Lanchester, 76, dead.

Joshua Lanchester is being held without bail and waived his court appearance on Monday. He will be in front of a judge next week.