27-Year-Old CT Business Owner Killed In Barkhamsted Crash Remembered For His Big Heart 27-Year-Old CT Business Owner Killed In Barkhamsted Crash Remembered For His Big Heart
27-Year-Old CT Business Owner Killed In Barkhamsted Crash Remembered For His Big Heart A 27-year-old Connecticut man killed in a weekend motorcycle crash was known for his big personality, compassion, and ambition. Loved ones said he embraced life and people with his whole heart.  Matthew Sherwood, of Wolcott, died Saturday, April 11, after crashing his motorcycle into a parked tow truck on East Hartland Road in Barkhamsted, Connecticut State Police said. Responders rushed him to Winsted Medical Center, where doctors pronounced him dead. He leaves behind a family he cared for deeply.  "From the time he was little, Matt was known for something his family lovingly ca…
Virginia Teen Whose Family Fled Violence In Guatemala Killed At Spring Break Gathering Virginia Teen Whose Family Fled Violence In Guatemala Killed At Spring Break Gathering
Virginia Teen Whose Family Fled Violence In Guatemala Killed At Spring Break Gathering A teen whose family fled from Guatemala to Virginia to escape violence has been identified as the person killed during a Spring Break gathering. Friends and family are mourning the loss of 17-year-old Keny Martinez-Rodriguez, a student at Deep Creek High School, "with his whole life ahead of him," who was shot and killed late on Wednesday night. Shortly after 11 p.m. on April 8, officers from the Chesapeake Police Department were called to a home in the 900 block of Landing Creek Drive, where they found Martinez-Rodriguez suffering from a gunshot wound to the head. He was rushed …
10-Year-Old Killed In Webster Crash Remembered As ‘Pure Light,' 'Full Of Promise' 10-Year-Old Killed In Webster Crash Remembered As ‘Pure Light,' 'Full Of Promise'
10-Year-Old Killed In Webster Crash Remembered As ‘Pure Light,' 'Full Of Promise' A Massachusetts community is coming together to remember a 10-year-old girl who was killed over the weekend in a car crash. Loved ones described the fourth-grader as "pure light." Marleigh Guevara died after being struck shortly before 1 p.m. on Saturday, April 11, on School Street in Webster, police said.  Guevara was a student at Park Avenue Elementary School in Webster. Grief counselors were on hand Monday if students needed them.  "We are heartbroken at the loss of one of our young 4th-grade students, Marleigh, whose life was tragically cut short in an accident," Webster…
‘Her Laugh Was Infectious’: Family Remembers Woman Found Dead In Burlington Home ‘Her Laugh Was Infectious’: Family Remembers Woman Found Dead In Burlington Home
‘Her Laugh Was Infectious’: Family Remembers Woman Found Dead In Burlington Home A 26-year-old woman found dead inside a Connecticut home is being remembered by loved ones as a vibrant presence who left a lasting mark on everyone she met. Janina Brooke Murphy, of Marlborough, Massachusetts, was found at a Claire Hill Road home in Burlington on March 29, Connecticut State Police said. Police have not disclosed the cause of death.  Her family said Brooke was a caring woman who was the "definition of a free spirit."  "Her kindness was legendary, offered freely and without hesitation," her obituary said. "Brooke loved her family and friends with a depth and …
Four Charged After 14-Year-Old From Cameroon Killed In Drive-By Greenbelt Shooting: Police Four Charged After 14-Year-Old From Cameroon Killed In Drive-By Greenbelt Shooting: Police
Four Charged After 14-Year-Old From Cameroon Killed In Drive-By Greenbelt Shooting: Police A break has come in the killing of a 14-year-old boy whose death rocked a Maryland community, with police announcing multiple arrests months after the shooting. Four suspects are now in custody in connection with the death of Carltin Bayong, who was killed in a drive-by shooting in Greenbelt, police announced on Friday. Officers were called around 1:45 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 5, 2025, to the area of Breezewood Court near Cherrywood Terrace, where there were reports of shots fired. Bayong was found suffering from a gunshot wound and later died at a hospital. Police say the investigation has b…
Maryland Father Killed In Work Accident As Family Works To Bring Him Home To Guatemala Maryland Father Killed In Work Accident As Family Works To Bring Him Home To Guatemala
Maryland Father Killed In Work Accident As Family Works To Bring Him Home To Guatemala A Maryland father killed in a workplace accident is being remembered by his family as a devoted provider and proud member of his hometown, as loved ones now work to bring his body home to Guatemala. Leonicio Velasquez-Morales died on the morning of Monday, April 6, after a job-related accident, according to a fundraiser organized by his son, Jerry Velasquez. He had spent the past decade in the United States supporting his family while staying closely tied to his village of Boxoncan, a place relatives say he never stopped representing. “Leonicio Velasquez-Morales was a father, grandfather, …
Beloved Former Weaver High Coach Dies At 47, Leaves Lasting Impact On Players, Community Beloved Former Weaver High Coach Dies At 47, Leaves Lasting Impact On Players, Community
Beloved Former Weaver High Coach Dies At 47, Leaves Lasting Impact On Players, Community A beloved former Connecticut high school basketball coach has died, leaving behind a legacy of success on the scoreboard and an indelible mark on his players. Reggie Hatchett, former head coach of the Weaver High School boys basketball team in Hartford, died Thursday, April 9. He was 47. The father of two had been living in Grayson, Georgia, with his longtime girlfriend, Keisha Smith, at the time of his death. Loved ones said he died of heart and kidney failure. Hatchett led Weaver for seven seasons and won 121 games, leading the program to multiple deep postseason runs during his tenure. …
Police ID Norwich Woman Killed In Crash With Heavy-Duty Wrecker Police ID Norwich Woman Killed In Crash With Heavy-Duty Wrecker
Police ID Norwich Woman Killed In Crash With Heavy-Duty Wrecker Authorities have identified the driver who was killed in a crash involving a heavy-duty wrecker earlier this week. Maria Cardoza, 66, was killed after crashing into a heavy-duty wrecker around 8:15 a.m. Thursday, April 9, on West Thames Street in Norwich, authorities said. Paramedics rushed her to Backus Hospital, where she was pronounced dead, officials said. The driver of the wrecker was not injured. Police said the collision remains under investigation. Officer Bates and the Norwich Fatal Accident Reconstruction Team are handling the case. Anyone who witnessed the crash or has informa…
Hampstead Girl Kamryn Freyman, 13, Remembered For Big Heart, Unique Spirit After Sudden Death Hampstead Girl Kamryn Freyman, 13, Remembered For Big Heart, Unique Spirit After Sudden Death
Hampstead Girl Kamryn Freyman, 13, Remembered For Big Heart, Unique Spirit After Sudden Death A 13-year-old Maryland girl who “never quite felt like she fit in” is being remembered for her energy, kindness, and the joy she brought to those around her after her unexpected death. Born in Westminster, Kamryn Nicole Freyman died unexpectedly on Thursday, April 2, leaving her family mourning for her big personality and bigger heart. Loved ones say that Freyman loved animals, particularly her dog, Bailey, and rabbit, Bunny FooFoo — and later found her voice in music, where she was a star in her school's chorus. "Kamryn embraced old school bands and apparel, always expressing her unique p…
Reisterstown Dad Alex Nazimok Dies Unexpectedly After Routine Appointment For Pickleball Injury Reisterstown Dad Alex Nazimok Dies Unexpectedly After Routine Appointment For Pickleball Injury
Reisterstown Dad Alex Nazimok Dies Unexpectedly After Routine Appointment For Pickleball Injury A Maryland father is dead after what was supposed to be a routine follow-up appointment for an ankle injury he suffered playing pickleball. Now his Reisterstown family has more questions than answers. Alex Nazimok died unexpectedly on Tuesday, April 7, following a post-surgery doctor's visit to change his cast to a walking boot, according to his family. What was expected to be a simple appointment turned into an unimaginable loss. "Our family is currently waiting on results from the autopsy to determine the exact cause of death," his daughter explained. "Alex was an active and lively man …
'Game Of Thrones' Actor, 35, Dies After Battling Rare Illness: 'An Inspiration To Everyone' 'Game Of Thrones' Actor, 35, Dies After Battling Rare Illness: 'An Inspiration To Everyone'
'Game Of Thrones' Actor, 35, Dies After Battling Rare Illness: 'An Inspiration To Everyone' An Irish actor known in the US for his role in "Game of Thrones" has died from a rare neurological condition. Michael Patrick, whose real name was Michael Campbell, died on Tuesday, April 7, at Northern Ireland Hospice. The 35-year-old was diagnosed with motor neurone disease in February 2023. Patrick's wife, Naomi Sheehan, confirmed his death in an Instagram post on Wednesday, April 8. "He was admitted 10 days ago and was cared for by the incredible team there," Sheehan wrote. "He passed peacefully surrounded by family and friends. Words can't describe how br…
22-Year-Old Schwenksville Lacrosse Player Dies After Cancer Battle 22-Year-Old Schwenksville Lacrosse Player Dies After Cancer Battle
22-Year-Old Schwenksville Lacrosse Player Dies After Cancer Battle Samuel W. Nice, a 22-year-old Pennsylvania college student who inspired those around him with his strength and spirit, has died after a battle with brain cancer, his obituary on the R Strunk Funeral Home website says. Sam, of Schwenksville (Montgomery County), passed away peacefully at home on Friday, April 4, following what his obituary describes as a courageous fight against the disease. Sam graduated from Perkiomen Valley High School, where he played varsity lacrosse for four years before continuing his athletic career at Neumann University alongside his brother. He later a…