09 Jan, 2025

2nd New Hampshire man charged in 2-year-old boy’s fentanyl death

Crime Ezekiel Cassy died in October 2022 in Manchester. His father was indicted earlier this year on 17 charges, including manslaughter, child endangerment and a slew of drug offenses. By Associated Press September 28, 2023 | 9:43 AM MANCHESTER, N.H. (AP) — A second New Hampshire man has been charged in connection with the death […]

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Roxbury man charged with manslaughter in 12-year-old brother’s gun death

Crime Walter Hendrick was arraigned in Suffolk Superior Court Thursday on new charges stemming from his brother’s July 13 death. Police officers stand outside a Mattapan home where 12-year-old Savion Ellis was shot dead on July 13, 2023. John Tlumacki/Globe Staff, File A Roxbury man is facing new charges in the shooting death of his […]

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Did missing ex-Patriots player Sergio Brown post videos about mother’s death? Police are investigating.

Patriots Brown, 35, is still considered a missing person, a Maywood police spokesperson said Tuesday, acknowledging police were aware of the Instagram videos and were investigating. Sergio Brown speaks during an NFL event for kids in south London, Wednesday, July 15, 2015. AP Photo/Matt Dunham, File By Associated Press September 20, 2023 | 2:55 PM […]

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Essex County DA: Authorities investigating death of baby brought to hospital

Local News The DA’s office is not releasing many details until the Chief Medical Examiner’s office gives an official ruling. The baby was brought to Holy Family Hospital and later declared dead. Suzanne Kreiter Police are investigating the death of a baby that was brought to a hospital Friday evening and later declared dead, according […]

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14-year-old boy charged with murder in Lawrence woman’s shooting death

Crime Jobe Santiago, of Lawrence, was arrested Wednesday by Massachusetts State Police. A 14-year-old boy has been charged with murder in the shooting death of a young woman in Lawrence last week, according to officials. Angie Aristy, 19, was shot and killed near 300 Howard St. on Sept. 6, the Essex County District Attorney’s Office […]

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Spicy ‘One Chip Challenge’ to be pulled from shelves after Worcester teen’s death

Local News The chip was one of the last things Harris Wolobah, 14, ate before he died, his family said. Steve LeBlanc / AP By Remy Tumin, New York Times Service updated on September 7, 2023 | 3:55 PM The tortilla chip company that challenged consumers to eat a single chip dusted with two of […]

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Parents should discuss ‘One Chip Challenge’ with their children, Worcester DA says after teen’s death

Local News “We urge parents to discuss this with their children and advise them not to partake in this activity,” Joseph Early Jr. wrote on Facebook Wednesday. In the wake of 14-year-old Harris Wolobah’s death, following his participation in the “One Chip Challenge,” Worcester County District Attorney Joseph Early Jr. is recommending parents discuss the […]

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