Michael P. Hartigan.

March 16th, 2025

Vermont Business Magazine The Vermont Department of Corrections (DOC) today announced the death of Michael Hartigan, a detained individual receiving palliative care at Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center (DHMC) in Hanover, New Hampshire.
Michael Hartigan, 67, of Randolph, Vermont, was detained and ordered held without bail in May 2020. On February 6, Mr. Hartigan was hospitalized at Springfield Hospital in Springfield, Vermont. He was subsequently transferred to DHMC on February 9. He was receiving palliative care prior to being pronounced deceased on March 16 at DHMC.
Mr. Hartigan’s death does not appear suspicious at this time. More information on deaths in custody and death investigation findings can be found on DOC’s website: https://doc.vermont.gov/deaths-custody-reporting
Source: 3.17.2025. Waterbury, VT – The Vermont Department of Corrections