THE CASE FILEResearched Nov 3, 2026
NH v. Dustin Duren
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Dustin Duren was prosecuted in New Hampshire for the shooting death of Caitlyn Naffziger, the mother of his children. Reporting says the case followed an Amber Alert after the couple’s two daughters were found with Duren, and he claimed self-defense at trial. [1][2]
- Defendant
- Dustin Mark Duren was charged with second-degree murder in New Hampshire. [2]
- Victim
- Caitlyn Naffziger, age 31, was killed by a single gunshot wound in Berlin, New Hampshire, on February 29, 2024. [2]
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On October 28, 2025, a jury found Dustin Duren guilty of second-degree murder, reckless conduct with a deadly weapon, and child endangerment. On December 11, 2025, he was sentenced to 45 years to life in prison. [1]
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