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DA: Oregon man confesses to ‘brutal, ice-blooded’ 1979 murder in Boston
Crime Susan Marcia Rose, 24, was found bludgeoned to death in a Back Bay apartment building nearly 44 years ago. An Oregon man is charged with murder after he allegedly confessed to bludgeoning a woman to death in Boston’s Back Bay in 1979, the Suffolk County District Attorney’s Office said Monday. John Michael Irmer, 68, […]
Mass. man convicted of murder in 1993 to get new trial due to DNA evidence
Local News Thomas Rosa was convicted of the 1985 killing of 18-year-old Gwendolyn Taylor. Rosa, who has always maintained his innocence, was tried three times for the killing. By Associated Press September 10, 2023 | 8:21 AM BOSTON (AP) — A Massachusetts judge granted a new trial to a man who was found guilty of […]
Pennsylvania man pleads guilty to charges stemming from human remains trade tied to Harvard Medical School
Crime Jeremy Pauley, 41, of Thompson, pleaded guilty Thursday to conspiracy and interstate transportation of stolen property. Charles Krupa / AP, File By Associated Press updated on September 8, 2023 | 4:15 PM SCRANTON, Pa. (AP) — A Pennsylvania man has pleaded guilty to federal charges stemming from the theft and sale of human body […]
Revere man charged for allegedly assaulting roommate, brutally killing dog
Local News The suspect was found covered in blood, asking police to kill him, according to officials. A Revere man is facing charges for allegedly assaulting his roommate and brutally killing his dog. Don Algeni, 57, was arraigned last week on charges of animal cruelty, malicious killing or injury to a domestic animal, and assault and […]
Lawrence man drowns swimming off Hampton Beach
Local News A good Samaritan rescued a Lawrence man who was calling for help at the beach, but another swimmer drowned. A Lawrence man drowned at Hampton Beach in New Hampshire Tuesday evening. A 27-year-old Lawrence man drowned swimming off Hampton Beach in New Hampshire Tuesday evening, according to New Hampshire State Police. Around 7:30 […]
Man arrested after allegedly stealing MBTA van with disabled passenger inside and crashing into cars in O’Neill Tunnel
Crime The man was arrested after a police pursuit. He allegedly struck three cars in the O’Neill Tunnel. A man allegedly stole an MBTA RIDE van with a passenger inside in Woburn Wednesday afternoon. Transit Police Authorities arrested a 34-year-old man Wednesday afternoon after he allegedly stole an MBTA van with a disabled passenger inside […]
Vermont man tells police he killed a woman and her adult son, officials say
Crime Christopher Ellis, 54, is charged with two counts of first-degree murder in the deaths of Michael Garvin, 52, and Lucy Garvin, 79. By Associated Press September 6, 2023 | 1:26 PM BRATTLEBORO, Vt. (AP) — A Vermont man told police he killed a mother and son last week in their Whittingham home where he […]
Boston police searching for missing South End man, 76
Local News Fernando Rocha of the South End was last seen Monday around 5:30 p.m. in the area of 343 Massachusetts Ave. Fernando Rocha, 76, of the South End was last seen Monday around 5:30 p.m. in the area of 343 Massachusetts Avenue. Boston Police Department Boston police are requesting the public’s help in locating […]
Man is met with ransom demand for lost phone
Crime A man who lost his phone in Boston was surprised when he called it and someone picked up — and demanded money. A man demanded ransom from a person who lost his phone, asking him to meet at Oak Grove station and pay $50 for the phone’s return. Carlin Stiehl for The Boston Globe […]
Man drowns at Westford quarry on Labor Day
Local News The man drowned at Merrill’s Quarry. This is the second drowning that’s happened there in the last five years. A man drowned at Merrill’s Quarry in Westford Monday afternoon, according to the Westford Fire Department. Authorities were alerted of a possible drowning off Vineyard Road at 4:16 p.m., the fire department said in […]