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 Raul Valle murder trial to get case Thursday after closing arguments

Jury in Raul Valle murder trial to get case Thursday after closing arguments

Story image: Defense rests after Valle recalls Shelton fight that led to teen’s stabbing death

Defense rests after Valle recalls Shelton fight that led to teen’s stabbing death

Story image: Defendant takes the stand in murder trial for deadly stabbing of Fairfield Prep athlete at Shelton party

Defendant takes the stand in murder trial for deadly stabbing of Fairfield Prep athlete at Shelton party

Story image: Witness emotionally recounts deadly stabbing at Raul Valle’s murder trial; defendant’s friend testifies against him

Witness emotionally recounts deadly stabbing at Raul Valle’s murder trial; defendant’s friend testifies against him

Story image: Friend who gave Raul Valle knife before deadly stabbing testifies under immunity deal

Friend who gave Raul Valle knife before deadly stabbing testifies under immunity deal

Story image: Testimony: Second teen could have died in Shelton party stabbing; Raul Valle looked for knife before fight

Testimony: Second teen could have died in Shelton party stabbing; Raul Valle looked for knife before fight