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Marissa Alter

Evening Reporter

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Marissa Alter grew up in Connecticut and is thrilled to be back home. She joined News 12 in May 2015 after reporting in KY and IL. Marissa is the station’s courts and crime reporter and has covered several big cases during her career.

Story image: Jury in Ellen Wink’s murder trial sees cellphone video secretly recorded by tenant capturing his own death
4:00
7h ago

Jury in Ellen Wink’s murder trial sees cellphone video secretly recorded by tenant capturing his own death

Story image: The trial of Ellen Wink: Landlord, ex-Norwalk official accused of killing tenant
3:48
2d ago

The trial of Ellen Wink: Landlord, ex-Norwalk official accused of killing tenant

Story image: Mural by Shelton HS senior honors officers who positively impacted his life
2:30
4d ago

Mural by Shelton HS senior honors officers who positively impacted his life

Story image: Winsted woman accused of mistreating 40 dogs arraigned on Norwalk animal cruelty, property damage charges
2:53
6d ago

Winsted woman accused of mistreating 40 dogs arraigned on Norwalk animal cruelty, property damage charges

Story image: Waterbury captivity case latest: Defense ‘up to speed’ on getting evidence from state
2:31
May 27, 2025

Waterbury captivity case latest: Defense ‘up to speed’ on getting evidence from state

Story image: Darien family gets surprise visit from Miracle Riders
3:23
May 23, 2025

Darien family gets surprise visit from Miracle Riders


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