Search Ends In Tragedy: Missing Oxford Man Found Dead In Naugatuck State Forest Search Ends In Tragedy: Missing Oxford Man Found Dead In Naugatuck State Forest
Search Ends In Tragedy: Missing Oxford Man Found Dead In Naugatuck State Forest An Oxford man who sparked a late-night search in a local state forest has been found dead, officials said. Justin Kruger, 50, was the focus of the search, which began just after 10 p.m. Wednesday, April 29, when Environmental Conservation Police teamed up with state police. His body was found on Friday morning, May 1, according to the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection. Kruger’s vehicle was discovered earlier in the search near the Oxford Reservoir inside Naugatuck State Forest, a well-known area for local hikers and outdoor visitors. Authorities found his body on Thursday.&…
Pace University Cheerleader, 20, Dies Suddenly Pace University Cheerleader, 20, Dies Suddenly
Pace University Cheerleader, 20, Dies Suddenly The Pace University community and a Westchester family are mourning the sudden loss of a young student-athlete remembered for her kindness, energy, and bright spirit. Stevie Marie DeLuca, a Yonkers native and junior at Pace University, died on Thursday, April 30, at the age of 20, according to her obituary.  DeLuca was a member of Pace’s cheerleading team, where she served as a flyer. A graduate of Riverdale Kingsbridge Academy, she was majoring in criminal justice in the university’s Dyson School of Arts and Sciences.  Friends and loved ones described her as someone who left a l…
CT Teen, 18, Killed In Motorcycle Crash Remembered For ‘Making Every Moment Brighter' CT Teen, 18, Killed In Motorcycle Crash Remembered For ‘Making Every Moment Brighter'
CT Teen, 18, Killed In Motorcycle Crash Remembered For ‘Making Every Moment Brighter' An 18-year-old killed earlier this week after crashing into a FedEx truck will be remembered for "making every moment brighter," his family said.  Christopher Guallpa-Lema, 18, of Danbury, was killed when he crashed his motorcycle into the back of the delivery truck on Hawleyville Road in Newtown Monday evening, April 26, police said.  Along with his parents, Luis Ignacio Guallpa Lema and Zoila Mercedes Lema, he leaves behind two sisters and a host of nieces and nephews.  Loved ones created a GoFundMe to help pay for his funeral expenses.  "He was a young man…
Cause Of Death Released For 'Melrose Place,' 'Days Of Our Lives' Actor Patrick Muldoon, 57 Cause Of Death Released For 'Melrose Place,' 'Days Of Our Lives' Actor Patrick Muldoon, 57
Cause Of Death Released For 'Melrose Place,' 'Days Of Our Lives' Actor Patrick Muldoon, 57 The cause of death for actor Patrick Muldoon, best known for his roles on "Days of Our Lives" and "Melrose Place," has been revealed. Muldoon, 57, died suddenly at his Beverly Hills, California, home on Sunday, April 19. According to his death certificate, viewed by People, his death was caused by a myocardial infarction, commonly known as a heart attack. The document also lists pulmonary embolism and hereditary coagulopathy as contributing factors. Original report: Actor Patrick Muldoon Dies Suddenly At 57: Starred On 'Melrose Place,' 'Days Of Our Lives' Hereditary coagulopathy is a gen…
Woman Allegedly Killed By Award-Winning Chef Remembered As Loving Mom Woman Allegedly Killed By Award-Winning Chef Remembered As Loving Mom
Woman Allegedly Killed By Award-Winning Chef Remembered As Loving Mom Friends and loved ones of a 31-year-old Massachusetts woman who police say was beaten to death by her husband in a hotel room are rallying to help her 10-year-old daughter and her beloved dogs. Jeffrey MacDonald, 36, of Wilbraham, faces murder and assault charges after police say he killed his wife, Emma MacDonald, at Hotel UMass in Amherst on Wednesday, April 22. Police responded around 7:45 p.m. to Room 413 after reports from neighboring rooms of a woman screaming and crying. When they arrived, Emma was dead, and Jeffrey MacDonald attacked one of the officers, authorities said. After poli…
CT Teen Motorcyclist Killed In Crash With FedEx Truck CT Teen Motorcyclist Killed In Crash With FedEx Truck
CT Teen Motorcyclist Killed In Crash With FedEx Truck A Connecticut teenage motorcyclist who was killed in a crash involving a FedEx truck on Monday, April 27, has been identified.  Christopher Guallpa-Lema, 18, of Danbury, died after the collision on Hawleyville Road in Newtown, according to the police. The crash happened around 5:49 p.m., near North Ridge Drive. Police said Guallpa-Lema was riding a black Kawasaki motorcycle northbound when he struck the rear of a FedEx delivery truck traveling in the same direction. He was pronounced dead at the scene. Witnesses called 911 to report the crash involving a motorcycle and a box truck. F…
CT Woman Killed In Crosswalk Crash Remembered As ‘Someone We Leaned On, Laughed With’ CT Woman Killed In Crosswalk Crash Remembered As ‘Someone We Leaned On, Laughed With’
CT Woman Killed In Crosswalk Crash Remembered As ‘Someone We Leaned On, Laughed With’ A Connecticut woman killed after being hit in a crosswalk over the weekend is being remembered for her kindness and friendship. Loved ones are now raising money to help cover funeral costs. Evelyn “Shorty” Aponte, 66, was struck just after 2 p.m. on Saturday, April 25, at the intersection of Strawberry Hill Avenue and Colonial Road in Stamford, according to police. Investigators said a 2014 Toyota pickup truck was heading south on Strawberry Hill Avenue. The driver, a 50-year-old Stamford resident, turned left onto Colonial Road as Aponte was crossing Colonial Road. She was in a marked cros…
Connecticut Mom Of 4 Killed, Family Asks For Help: 'Her Kindness Touched Everyone' Connecticut Mom Of 4 Killed, Family Asks For Help: 'Her Kindness Touched Everyone'
Connecticut Mom Of 4 Killed, Family Asks For Help: 'Her Kindness Touched Everyone' A 33-year-old mother was found dead with a gunshot wound in what her family is calling a domestic violence incident, leaving behind four children and a grieving family now asking for help. Keishla Claudio, 33, was found unresponsive at her Belden Street home in Hartford on Friday night, April 24, police said. She was pronounced dead at the scene. Authorities said Saturday the case is being investigated as a possible act of domestic violence.  A person of interest was later found dead in another state from a self-inflicted gunshot wound, according to police. An email to Hartford i…
CT Dad Of 3 Killed While Searching For Stolen Car Remembered As ‘Fighter’ With Big Heart CT Dad Of 3 Killed While Searching For Stolen Car Remembered As ‘Fighter’ With Big Heart
CT Dad Of 3 Killed While Searching For Stolen Car Remembered As ‘Fighter’ With Big Heart A 38-year-old Connecticut dad killed after being hit by a car while searching for his stolen vehicle earlier this month is being remembered for his resiliency and toughness despite health battles and setbacks, his family said. Matthew "Kook" Croskey was struck by a car just after 11:45 p.m. Friday, April 17, at the intersection of Hartford Road and Village Square Drive in New Britain, police said. The driver stayed at the scene and cooperated with investigators. Police say Croskey was in the area looking for his car, which had been stolen earlier that evening. Manchester police found the st…
Beloved CT Father, 45, Dies Suddenly, Friends Rally to Support His Sons, Family Beloved CT Father, 45, Dies Suddenly, Friends Rally to Support His Sons, Family
Beloved CT Father, 45, Dies Suddenly, Friends Rally to Support His Sons, Family A Connecticut father of two who died suddenly at just 45 years old is being remembered as a kind, loving man and friend who always put others first. Jonathan "Jon Jon" Gardella, a Norwalk native who spent his childhood in the Marvin Beach area, died suddenly on April 14 after a medical emergency, according to his obituary. He leaves behind two sons, two brothers, and a host of close friends. One of those friends, Warren Peña, created a GoFundMe to help provide for his family and cover funeral expenses.  Peña said he wanted to help because Gardella had spent his life earning it.&n…
Democratic Congressman Dies After 20 Years In Office Democratic Congressman Dies After 20 Years In Office
Democratic Congressman Dies After 20 Years In Office David Scott, a 12-term Democratic congressman has died. His death was confirmed Wednesday, April 22, by his office and House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries. The 80-year-old Scott represented Georgia’s 13th Congressional District, which includes parts of metro Atlanta, since 2003.  Known for his focus on economic development, civil rights, and veterans’ affairs, Scott was a trailblazer in Congress and a respected advocate for his constituents. He was the first Black chair of the House Agriculture Committee, Scott’s political career spanned nearly five decades. Before joinin…
Washington Post Editor Found Dead After Layoff: Reports Washington Post Editor Found Dead After Layoff: Reports
Washington Post Editor Found Dead After Layoff: Reports Dan Eggen, a Pulitzer-prizewinning reporter and longtime Washington Post editor, was found dead at 60 years, the outlet reports. Eggen was laid off earlier this year in a round of mass cuts. His ex-wife, Stephanie Armour, confirmed Eggen's death to the Washington Post. No foul play is suspected and a formal cause is pending an autopsy. A GoFundMe created by Jenna Johnson for Eggen's children, Madeleine and Max, had a goal of raising $45,000. Eggen joined The Washington Post in 1997, starting as a Metro reporter before covering the Justice Department, national security, and the Wh…