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Gilgo Beach Murders: New Images Of 'Asian Doe' Released In Effort To ID Male Victim Gilgo Beach Murders: New Images Of 'Asian Doe' Released In Effort To ID Male Victim
Gilgo Beach Murders: New Images Of 'Asian Doe' Released In Effort To ID Male Victim Investigators are hoping newly released images will lead to the identification of another victim in the Gilgo Beach serial murders. On Long Island, the Gilgo Beach Task Force distributed facial reconstructions of who they've long referred to as "Asian Doe" during a press conference in Brentwood on Monday morning, Sept. 16. Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond Tierney said the man’s skeletal remains were found along Ocean Parkway in Gilgo Beach on April 4, 2011, though it’s believed he “suffered a violent death” sometime before 2006. Earlier Report: Heuermann Used 'Planning Doc' …
Man Shot In 2nd Salem Shooting In 2 Weeks, Police Searching For Suspect Man Shot In 2nd Salem Shooting In 2 Weeks, Police Searching For Suspect
Man Shot In 2nd Salem Shooting In 2 Weeks, Police Searching For Suspect Police in Salem are searching for a suspect involved in a shooting that left one man with a gunshot wound on the morning of Monday, Nov. 13. Officers responded to a report of shots fired at 23 Horton Street shortly before 8 a.m., according to the Salem Police Department. The man, whose name hasn’t been released, was taken to a local hospital with a non-life-threatening gunshot wound, police said. “This does not appear to be a random act and we do not believe that there is an ongoing threat to the public,” police wrote in a statement. “The investigation, which is in the initial stages, is o…
Body Of Missing Whitman Woman Found In Car At Boston Logan Airport: DA Body Of Missing Whitman Woman Found In Car At Boston Logan Airport: DA
Body Of Missing Whitman Woman Found In Car At Boston Logan Airport: DA An arrest warrant has been issued for a Lowell man suspected of killing a Whitman woman whose body was found in a garage at Boston Logan Airport, officials said. Troopers found the deceased woman inside a car in the Central Parking garage at Logan Airport around 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 1, authorities said. The woman has been identified as Margaret Mbitu (pronounced m-BEE-too), 31, according to the Suffolk County District Attorney’s Office and the Massachusetts State Police. She was reported missing by her family on Monday, Oct. 30. Kevin Kangethe (pronounced ken-GET-ay), 40, the susp…
Serial Rapist: Attorney Charged With 4 Cold Case Attacks In Mass, FBI Says Serial Rapist: Attorney Charged With 4 Cold Case Attacks In Mass, FBI Says
Serial Rapist: Attorney Charged With 4 Cold Case Attacks In Mass, FBI Says The FBI and Boston police said a New Jersey attorney is behind a string of rapes and kidnappings in Boston more than 15 years ago, officials said. Officials arrested the Weehawken man on Tuesday, May 30.  Matthew Nilo, 35, is charged with three counts of aggravated rape, two counts of kidnapping, one charge of intent to rape, and one account of indecent assault and battery, the Boston Police Department announced. The alleged attacks happened in August and November 2007 and August and December 2008 in Charlestown, authorities said.  Investigators linked Nilo to the rapes through investigati…
Late Night Shooting Near Cambridge Park Under Investigation: Police Late Night Shooting Near Cambridge Park Under Investigation: Police
Late Night Shooting Near Cambridge Park Under Investigation: Police Multiple bullet casings have been recovered through an investigation into a shooting, officials say. Gunshots were reported in the area of Harvard Street near Green-Rose Heritage Park on Sunday, May 7 around 11:24 p.m., according to the Cambridge Police Department.  Police have recovered multiple shell casings from the area.  Late last night, the Cambridge Police responded to a ShotSpotter activation for gunshots near Greene-Rose Heritage Park. Multiple shell casings were recovered. There were no known injuries and an investigation is ongoing. More info: https://t.co/ZagpC2VlxB pic.tw…
Fellow Inmate Accused Of Supplying Drugs That Killed 25-Year-Old Lawrence Man: DA Fellow Inmate Accused Of Supplying Drugs That Killed 25-Year-Old Lawrence Man: DA
Fellow Inmate Accused Of Supplying Drugs That Killed 25-Year-Old Lawrence Man: DA A Lawrence man who was sharing a cell with another man is accused of supplying drugs that would eventually claim the 25-year-old's life while still in police custody, officials said.  Javier Garcia, age 49, was sharing a cell with Christian Marte-Martinez at the Lawrence Police Department headquarters after he was arrested last weekend for disorderly conduct, the Essex County District Attorney's Office reports. About 5 a.m. Saturday, police discovered Marte-Martinez unresponsive, as previously reported by Daily Voice.  Officers began CPR and other life-saving measures before he w…
Ana Walshe Case: Husband Indicted On First-Degree Murder Charge, Norfolk DA Says Ana Walshe Case: Husband Indicted On First-Degree Murder Charge, Norfolk DA Says
Ana Walshe Case: Husband Indicted On First-Degree Murder Charge, Norfolk DA Says A Norfolk grand jury has indicted Brian Walshe in the murder of his wife, Ana Walshe, who was last seen on Jan. 1, and whose story has become a national obsession.  Brian Walshe, 48, was indicted Thursday, March 30, on charges of first-degree murder, misleading police/obstructing justice, and improper conveyance of a human body, the Norfolk District Attorney's Office said.  He faces life in prison without the possibility of parole if convicted.  Brian Walshe has pleaded not guilty to the charges, the prosecutor said.  “This is only a step in a long process, during whic…
Child Porn: Mass Man Who Filmed Himself Preying On 2 Toddlers Gets 20 Years Child Porn: Mass Man Who Filmed Himself Preying On 2 Toddlers Gets 20 Years
Child Porn: Mass Man Who Filmed Himself Preying On 2 Toddlers Gets 20 Years A 22-year-old Massachusetts man who admitted to sexually exploiting multiple children and filming each assault was sentenced to two decades in prison on Thursday, March 16.  Atticus J. Bernard, of Barnstable, pleaded guilty to two counts of sexual exploitation of children and one count of possession of child pornography in November, the US Attorney for Massachusetts said. He will also spend the rest of his life on supervised release.  Investigators accused Bernard of assaulting two girls younger than 5 years old multiple times from November 2019 until October 2020, the prosec…
Body Found Outside Central Massachusetts High School: Police Body Found Outside Central Massachusetts High School: Police
Body Found Outside Central Massachusetts High School: Police Authorities are investigating after a body was found outside of a high school in Central Massachusetts this weekend. Auburn Fire responded to a report of an unresponsive man located in the driveway of Auburn High School around 6:35 a.m. on Sunday, Feb. 26, Auburn Police said on Facebook. On Sunday at 6:35 a.m., Fire Personnel responded to the Auburn High School, 99 Auburn Street, for a report of an... Posted by Auburn MA Police Department on Sunday, February 26, 2023 The man was pronounced dead on scene and the area around the school was closed until 10:30 a.m. to deal with the situati…
Brian Walshe Charged With Killing Missing Wife, Ana Walshe: DA In MA Brian Walshe Charged With Killing Missing Wife, Ana Walshe: DA In MA
Brian Walshe Charged With Killing Missing Wife, Ana Walshe: DA In MA Authorities announced that it would charge Brian Walshe with the murder of his 39-year-old wife, Ana Walshe, whose been missing since New Year's Day in Massachusetts.  Norifolk County District Attorney Michael Morrisey detailed the charge in a minute-long YouTube video but did not disclose any further evidence in the case.  Walshe will be arraigned on Wednesday, Jan. 18.  Cohasset Police have been building a case against Brian Walshe, age 47, since Ana, a mother of three, was reported missing by her employer on Wednesday, Jan. 4.  Investigators found blood in the basement of the home …
Blood, Knife Found In Basement Of Missing Mass Woman's Home: Prosecutor Blood, Knife Found In Basement Of Missing Mass Woman's Home: Prosecutor
Blood, Knife Found In Basement Of Missing Mass Woman's Home: Prosecutor New details have emerged about the disappearance of a 39-year-old woman from Cohasset and her husband's alleged interference with authorities and their investigation.  Brian Walshe, age 47, pleaded not guilty in Quincy District Court on Monday, Jan. 9 after he was arrested for misleading investigators in their search of his wife Ana Walshe on Sunday.  During Brian's hearing, prosecutors said that blood was found in one section of the Walshe's Cohasset home, from which Ana was reportedly last seen leaving on January 1. A bloody knife was also recovered from the basement, prosecutors said.  …
Man Killed, 16 Injured After Car Crashes Into Hingham Apple Store: Officials Man Killed, 16 Injured After Car Crashes Into Hingham Apple Store: Officials
Man Killed, 16 Injured After Car Crashes Into Hingham Apple Store: Officials A 65-year-old man from New Jersey is dead and 16 are injured after a car crashed into an Apple Store at a shopping plaza on the South Shore, officials said.  Police responded to multiple 911 calls about a car into a building at the Derby Street Shops in Hingham around 10:45 a.m. on Monday, Nov. 21, Plymouth County District Attorney Tim Cruz said during a press conference.  Upon arrival, crews found multiple people with various injuries inside the store. Some were even pinned against the wall and needed to be extricated, Hingham Fire Chief Steve Murphy said.  BREAKING: One person is dea…
Man Stabbed In Winthrop: Police Man Stabbed In Winthrop: Police
Man Stabbed In Winthrop: Police A man is in the hospital after being stabbed in Winthrop over the weekend, authorities said. Police responded to the stabbing on Shirley Street between Crystal Cove Street and Moore Street around 8 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 6, Winthrop Police Chief Terence Delehanty reports.  The man was taken to a local hospital for treatment. His condition was unknown, Delehanty adds.  The incident closed to area to residents and bus travel for several hours. The investigation is ongoing.  Anyone with information is asked to contact police at (617) 846-1212. 
Former Wellesley Lacrosse Coach Facing Child Pornography Charges: Police Former Wellesley Lacrosse Coach Facing Child Pornography Charges: Police
Former Wellesley Lacrosse Coach Facing Child Pornography Charges: Police A former volunteer Wellesley Lacrosse Coach was arrested this week after state police said they found multiple images of child porn on devices in his home.  Ryan Cook, 44, of Wellesley, was charged with two counts of possession of child pornography after troopers raided his home on Tuesday, Aug. 30, Massachusetts State Police said. Boston.com reported he pleaded not guilty the following day at his arraignment.  Wellesley High Boys Lacrosse team listed Cook as an assistant coach on the school's website last season. Administrators told the Boston Globe that he al…
We Know Who Killed Claire Gravel In Beverly In 1986, Essex County DA Claims We Know Who Killed Claire Gravel In Beverly In 1986, Essex County DA Claims
We Know Who Killed Claire Gravel In Beverly In 1986, Essex County DA Claims The Essex County District Attorney announced on Wednesday that investigators believe they have solved the killing of 20-year-old college student Claire Gravel, a cold case that has stumped police for 36 years.  John Carey, 63, who is serving a 20-year prison sentence at MCI-Concord, will be charged with the death of Gravel in the coming days, the Essex County District Attorney said on Wednesday, Aug. 24.  Gravel, who is from North Andover, went out with friends to a bar in June 1986, The Daily News said. A friend gave her a ride to her apartment at the Salem State campus…
Former Charlestown High School Student Charged With Firing Shots During Graduation Former Charlestown High School Student Charged With Firing Shots During Graduation
Former Charlestown High School Student Charged With Firing Shots During Graduation A former Charlestown High School student has been charged with firing shots nearby the school's graduation ceremony earlier this year, the Suffolk County District Attorney's Office reports.  Djeison Resende, age 21, of Brockton is being held without bail and awaiting a dangerousness hearing after appearing in court on several charges on Thursday, Aug. 12, the office reports.  The charges, including assault with a dangerous weapon and discharging a firearm within 500 feet of a dwelling, stem from a shooting that happened near Charlestown High School on June 13.  Boston Police responded to …
Veteran Peabody Police Officer Suspended For Allegedly Breaking Into Lynn Home Veteran Peabody Police Officer Suspended For Allegedly Breaking Into Lynn Home
Veteran Peabody Police Officer Suspended For Allegedly Breaking Into Lynn Home A 13-year veteran of the Peabody Police Department is suspended with pay after he was charged with breaking and entering into a home in Lynn, the Essex County District Attorney's Office said.  Officer James Festa is being held without bail after he was he was arrested by Lynn Police on 10:45 a.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 10, the office reports. Officers responded after getting a report that a man had broken into the property and refused to leave.  Peabody Police subsequently placed Festa on administrative leave with pay pending the outcome of the investigation. He has was arraigned…
10 Nabbed In Massachusetts Fentanyl Trafficking Bust, Feds Say 10 Nabbed In Massachusetts Fentanyl Trafficking Bust, Feds Say
10 Nabbed In Massachusetts Fentanyl Trafficking Bust, Feds Say Ten individuals are each facing up to 20 years in prison for allegedly distributing drugs throughout Southeastern Massachusetts and Rhode Island, the US Attorney's Office for Massachusetts said.  Authorities learned the group was regularly distributing multi-kilograms of fentanyl out of a stash house in Fall River after launching an investigation in March 2021, the office reports.  During the investigation, over 500 grams of suspected fentanyl was seized through controlled purchases and drug seizures.  An additional 14.9 kilograms of suspected fentanyl and substant…
Four Injured In Late Night Boston Shooting Days After Stabbing In Same Area Four Injured In Late Night Boston Shooting Days After Stabbing In Same Area
Four Injured In Late Night Boston Shooting Days After Stabbing In Same Area Four people have been injured in a late night shooting in Boston the same week a man was hospitalized after being stabbing in the same neighborhood, authorities said. Police responded to shots fired in the area of 39 Warren Street in Roxbury around 11:16 p.m. on Tuesday, July 12, Boston Police said.  Upon arrival, officers found three adult males suffering from non-life-threatening gunshot wounds. They were taken to local hospitals for treatment, police said.  In addition, another adult male also suffering from a non-life-threatening gunshot wound walked into a local hospital aft…
Police Search Connecticut River After Report Of Body Police Search Connecticut River After Report Of Body
Police Search Connecticut River After Report Of Body Authorities are on the scene at a portion of the Connecticut River after a report of a body being observed in Western Massachusetts. At approximately 10:05 Sunday, July 3, a call came in reporting the possible body in the river in Chicopee, authorities said.  The Chicopee Police Underwater Recovery Team as well as the Holyoke Fire Department are on the scene.  Both motorists and pedestrians are asked to avoid the area of Catherine Street and Sheppard Street "as this is an active operation," Chicopee Police said. Check back to Daily Voice for updates.
18 Casings Found On Roadway After Shots-Fired Incident In Western Mass 18 Casings Found On Roadway After Shots-Fired Incident In Western Mass
18 Casings Found On Roadway After Shots-Fired Incident In Western Mass Authorities in Western Massachusetts are looking for answers after multiple bullet casings were found on main road.  Police received several calls of automatic gunfire in Holyoke in the area of 85 Lower Westfield Road around 2 a.m. on Tuesday, June 15, Holyoke Police said.  Upon arrival, officers found 18 spend casings on the road. No injuries or property damage was initially reported, police said. The investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information is asked to contact police at (413)322-6900. Anonymous tips can also be sent in by texting a message to 274637. 
Two Teenagers Injured From Separate Shootings In Central Mass, Police Say Two Teenagers Injured From Separate Shootings In Central Mass, Police Say
Two Teenagers Injured From Separate Shootings In Central Mass, Police Say Two teenagers were hospitalized in two separate shootings that happened over the weekend in Worcester, authorities said. First, a 15-year-old boy was shot on Vernon Street around 6:45 p.m. on Saturday, June 11, Worcester Police said. He was taken to a local hospital with injuries described as non-life-threatening. Then, 17-year-old boy was shot in the area of Orne Street after police responded to a ShotSpotter activation just before 10 p.m. on Sunday, June 12, police added. He was also taken to the local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.  Both investigations are ongoing. An…