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: New Canaan man accused of killing mother offered 45-year plea deal

New Canaan man accused of killing mother offered 45-year plea deal

Story image: Suspect in Bridgeport deadly shooting was convicted of 1989 double homicide at Father Panik Village

Suspect in Bridgeport deadly shooting was convicted of 1989 double homicide at Father Panik Village

Story image: 'Insane.' Brookfield mom recalls fiery school bus crash in front of her home, thanks first responders

'Insane.' Brookfield mom recalls fiery school bus crash in front of her home, thanks first responders

Story image: Start of I-95 lane closures, catch basin cleaning, pushed to Nov. 1; work to be done in phases

Start of I-95 lane closures, catch basin cleaning, pushed to Nov. 1; work to be done in phases

Story image: 'It's emotional.' Beloved SoNo Baking Co. to close after more than 20 years

'It's emotional.' Beloved SoNo Baking Co. to close after more than 20 years

Story image: 'What a gift.' Greenwich cat missing 571 days finally reunited with family

'What a gift.' Greenwich cat missing 571 days finally reunited with family