murder
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 […]
As more children die from fentanyl, some prosecutors are charging their parents with murder
Crime Some 20 states have so-called “drug-induced homicide” laws, which allow prosecutors to press murder or manslaughter charges against anyone who supplies or exposes a person to drugs causing a fatal overdose. Evan Frostick, left, and Madison Bernard, right, both charged with murder and child cruelty in the death of their daughter, Charlotte Frostick, appear […]
Unborn child’s father and associate indicted for murder of pregnant Brockton woman found in Rhode Island pond
Crime Rhode Island residents Gary Gromkiewicz and Michael Lambert are accused of killing Leila Duarte DaLuz on Dec. 21, 2022. Rhode Island residents Gary Gromkiewicz and Michael Lambert are accused of killing Leila Duarte DaLuz, of Brockton, on Dec. 21, 2022. Rhode Island State Police A grand jury has indicted two men for the murder […]
Woman charged with assault with intent to murder after allegedly dragging motorcyclist
Crime The alleged road rage incident happened after the biker “made a gesture to show disapproval” of the woman’s driving, Medford Police said. A driver is facing charges after she allegedly hit and dragged a motorcyclist who “made a gesture to show disapproval” of her driving Thursday, Medford police said. The hit-and-run crash happened around […]
‘Lady of the Dunes’ case officially closed; husband to blame for brutal murder, DA says
Local News For decades, authorities could not identify the body of Ruth Marie Terry, who was killed sometime in the summer of 1974. More than 49 years since Ruth Marie Terry’s body was found near Provincetown, becoming known as the “Lady of the Dunes,” authorities have officially closed the investigation into her death. Images of […]
DA asks the public for help finding Gardner murder suspect Aaron Pennington
Crime Aaron Pennington, 33, allegedly shot and killed his wife, Breanne Pennington, 30, last month. Police recovered his car last week, but have yet to locate him. Gardner resident Aaron Pennington (left) is wanted for the murder of his wife, Breanne Pennington (right). Handout Authorities are still searching for Gardner resident Aaron Pennington, who is […]
18-year-old arrested, charged with murder of Salem State student athlete
Local News Carl-Hens Beliard was fatally shot early Wednesday morning on the edge of campus. Carl-Hens Beliard was fatally shot early Wednesday morning. Worcester Public Schools / Handout Authorities announced Wednesday evening that an arrest has been made in the fatal shooting of a Salem State student athlete. Missael Pena Canela, 18 of Salem was […]
Authorities release most recent photo of Gardner murder suspect Aaron Pennington
Local News Police have been searching for Pennington since his wife, 30-year-old Breanne Pennington, was found dead in their Gardner home on Sunday. Prosecutors released this photo of Aaron Pennington, which they said was taken Oct. 11. Worcester County District Attorney’s office Police have been searching for Aaron Pennington since his wife, 30-year-old Breanne Pennington, […]
Aaron Pennington charged with murder in wife’s death as search continues
Crime Police have been searching for the 33-year-old Gardner resident since they found his wife dead in their home Sunday morning. Authorities charged Aaron Pennington with murder in connection with his wife’s death as the search for the Gardner man continued Wednesday, according to the Worcester County District Attorney’s Office. Police have been searching for […]