CT Man, 23, Killed in California Motorcycle Crash: 'Our Family Is Completely Heartbroken' CT Man, 23, Killed in California Motorcycle Crash: 'Our Family Is Completely Heartbroken'
CT Man, 23, Killed in California Motorcycle Crash: 'Our Family Is Completely Heartbroken' The family of a 23-year-old Connecticut motorcyclist killed in a California crash is asking for the public’s help to bring him home so his loved ones can say goodbye.  Jamaih Fortin, of Bristol, was killed last week after losing control of his motorcycle and crashing into a parked car on the Pacific Coast Highway in Long Beach, according to California police. His father, Jeremy Fortin, launched a GoFundMe campaign to help bring his son's body home. "As a father, there are no words to fully describe this kind of pain," he wrote. "Losing a child is something no parent should ever have t…
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…
10-Year-Old Killed In Mass Crash Remembered As ‘Pure Light,' 'Full Of Promise' 10-Year-Old Killed In Mass Crash Remembered As ‘Pure Light,' 'Full Of Promise'
10-Year-Old Killed In Mass 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 CT Home ‘Her Laugh Was Infectious’: Family Remembers Woman Found Dead In CT Home
‘Her Laugh Was Infectious’: Family Remembers Woman Found Dead In CT 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 …
Former CT Basketball Coach Dies At 47, Leaves Lasting Impact On Players, Community Former CT Basketball Coach Dies At 47, Leaves Lasting Impact On Players, Community
Former CT Basketball 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. …
CT Veteran, TV Host Dies After Cancer Battle: 'Lived A Life With Purpose And Honor' CT Veteran, TV Host Dies After Cancer Battle: 'Lived A Life With Purpose And Honor'
CT Veteran, TV Host Dies After Cancer Battle: 'Lived A Life With Purpose And Honor' A beloved Connecticut veteran who helped found an American Legion post and hosted a show that allowed fellow veterans to share their stories has died after a long battle with cancer. Dozens have posted tributes to the man they say brought so much to his community. Charles "Chuck" Woodin, of Bristol, died Sunday, April 5, after weeks in hospice care, according to a GoFundMe created to help cover his medical expenses. The campaign donations will now help pay for his funeral costs. The GoFundMe has raised nearly $20,000 toward its $30,000 goal. Woodin is credited with founding American Legion…
CT Man, 75, Dies After Car Crash In Parking Lot CT Man, 75, Dies After Car Crash In Parking Lot
CT Man, 75, Dies After Car Crash In Parking Lot Police have identified the 75-year-old Connecticut man who was hit and killed by a car in an East Hampton parking lot.  James Bansemer, 75, of Colchester, was struck Friday, April 3, in the Napa Auto Parts lot on East High Street, according to East Hampton police.  First responders were called to the scene just before 3 p.m. Bansemer had serious injuries and no pulse when crews arrived. LifeStar was called in.  Bansemer was flown to Marlborough Medical Center, where he later died from his injuries, police said. The driver stayed at the scene. Police are still investiga…
CT Murder-Suicide: Community Rallies To Support Heartbroken Dad After Daughter's Death CT Murder-Suicide: Community Rallies To Support Heartbroken Dad After Daughter's Death
CT Murder-Suicide: Community Rallies To Support Heartbroken Dad After Daughter's Death A Connecticut community is rallying around a grieving father whose 12-year-old daughter was killed in a senseless, violent tragedy. Kenneth Burnham Jr. is the father of 12-year-old Mileena Burnham-Matthews, who was killed alongside her mother, Felisha Matthews, and younger sister, Ava, in an apparent Plainville murder-suicide on Friday, March 27. Police say Felisha’s boyfriend, Patrick King, executed them before taking his own life. Loved ones have created a GoFundMe for Burnham to give him time to grieve and recover. “The last thing a grieving father should have to worry about is how to …
Young Sons Of Slain CT Firefighter See Support From Community He Served Young Sons Of Slain CT Firefighter See Support From Community He Served
Young Sons Of Slain CT Firefighter See Support From Community He Served A Connecticut community is stepping up to support the young sons of a Bridgeport firefighter who was killed in a violent shooting.  Terrence Cramer, 41, was shot and killed on Sunday, March 29, at a Stratford home of a woman he was seeing.  Police said Jabari Bush broke into the house in a jealous rage after finding the woman with another man. Investigators said he punched her and shouted, "You're here with another man," before shooting Cramer in the upper leg. Cramer later died from the injury. Related: Firefighter Dad Shot Dead In CT Home; Suspect Arrested After Chase Bus…
Inside The Plainville Tragedy: A Mother, Two Girls, And A Question That Won’t Go Away Inside The Plainville Tragedy: A Mother, Two Girls, And A Question That Won’t Go Away
Inside The Plainville Tragedy: A Mother, Two Girls, And A Question That Won’t Go Away The grief is still fresh in Plainville as families, neighbors, and officials struggle to process a tragedy that left a mother and her two daughters dead in an apparent murder-suicide inside a home on a quiet street. Several days after the killings, the impact is spreading across the tight-knit community. Residents continue to mourn Felisha Matthews, 31, and her daughters, Ava King, 4, and Mileena Matthews, 12. Police say Patrick King, 27, fatally shot them before taking his own life during a police standoff on Friday, March 27. Social media posts — both heartbroken and angry — continue to r…
21-Year-Old Killed In CT Crash After Skipping Traffic Stop Remembered As ‘Kind, Loving’ 21-Year-Old Killed In CT Crash After Skipping Traffic Stop Remembered As ‘Kind, Loving’
21-Year-Old Killed In CT Crash After Skipping Traffic Stop Remembered As ‘Kind, Loving’ Loved ones of a 21-year-old Connecticut man killed while allegedly trying to escape a police stop said he was a kind and caring person. Now, the community is rallying around his grieving family. Ramy Dasan was killed Tuesday, March 24, on Ella T. Grasso Boulevard between Washington Avenue and Truman Street in New Haven, authorities said. Troopers tried to stop a dark-colored Infiniti G37 traveling northbound on I-95 around 10 a.m., but the driver sped away. Troopers did not pursue the vehicle, but they later came upon it after it had collided with a truck. Officials identified Dasan as the …
Body Of Missing 20-Year-Old Found In CT Lake After Boat Capsizes: 'It's Time To Heal' Body Of Missing 20-Year-Old Found In CT Lake After Boat Capsizes: 'It's Time To Heal'
Body Of Missing 20-Year-Old Found In CT Lake After Boat Capsizes: 'It's Time To Heal' Crews have recovered the body of a 20-year-old man after a dayslong search in a Connecticut lake where the canoe he was in capsized. Dominick Joseph Tocci, of Woodstock, was aboard a canoe on Lake Hayward in East Haddam around 10 p.m. on Saturday, March 21, with a fellow 20-year-old College of the Holy Cross student. It's unclear what caused the boat to flip, but both men went into the water. A paddle boater rescued the other man, but Tocci remained missing. The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection led the search effort. Multiple agencies across the region sent equ…