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Missing Lawrence Mom Found Dead In Haverhill, Neighbor Charged: DA Missing Lawrence Mom Found Dead In Haverhill, Neighbor Charged: DA
Missing Lawrence Mom Found Dead In Haverhill, Neighbor Charged: DA A mother of two who has been missing since last weekend was found dead in a wooded area in Haverhill, authorities said.  Carol Flaz-Burgos, 37, of Lawrence, was reported missing on Saturday, Aug. 31. Searchers found her body near Winnekenni Castle beside Kenoza Lake in Haverhill earlier this week.  Friends said she walked outside to throw away a bag of trash at her Broadway Street home and never returned. Her son called 911, which sparked the massive search.  What followed was a "full court press," with officers from multiple jurisdictions, helicopters, and police dogs …
Son Of Missing Mass Man Whose Remains Were Found In Saugus Woods Asks For Help Son Of Missing Mass Man Whose Remains Were Found In Saugus Woods Asks For Help
Son Of Missing Mass Man Whose Remains Were Found In Saugus Woods Asks For Help A community is coming together to help pay for the funeral costs of a beloved Eastern Massachusetts father whose skeletal remains were found in a wooded area months after he went missing. The remains of 53-year-old Essex County resident John Lawler of Haverhill were found on Sunday, Feb. 18 in a wooded area near David Drive in Saugus, according to the Essex County District Attorney.  Earlier Report - Skeletal Remains In Saugus ID'd As Haverhill Dad Missing Since July Lawler had gone missing in July 2023 after leaving the Salvation Army rehab center on Broadway in S…
Skeletal Remains In Saugus ID'd As Haverhill Dad Missing Since July Skeletal Remains In Saugus ID'd As Haverhill Dad Missing Since July
Skeletal Remains In Saugus ID'd As Haverhill Dad Missing Since July Officials have identified the remains found in a wooded area in Saugus on Sunday, Feb. 18, as a 53-year-old Haverhill father who went missing in July.  John Lawler's remains were found in a wooded area near David Drive by a person walking their dog, the Essex County District Attorney said.  Lawler was last heard from in July when he left the Salvation Army rehab center on Broadway in Saugus to purchase fishing supplies, reports said.  Lawler was a lifelong resident of Haverhill and an avid angler.  "Lawler left his home with his fishing rod. All of his belongings inclu…
Seen Her? Teen Girl Last Spotted Leaving For School In Boston Seen Her? Teen Girl Last Spotted Leaving For School In Boston
Seen Her? Teen Girl Last Spotted Leaving For School In Boston Police in Boston are asking for the public's help in looking for a teenager who went missing when she left home for school. Tashara Devoe-Bowman, 17, of Roxbury, was last seen on Tuesday, Jan. 9, at 6:30 a.m., when she went to the Greater Egleston Academy at 80 School Street in Jamaica Plain, Boston police said. She hasn’t been seen since. Tashara, who suffers from depression, is described as being 5 feet tall, weighing around 150 pounds, having brown eyes, a medium build with dark, straight brown hair to her shoulders, but it may be in a ponytail. She usually wears a knee-length Ralph La…
A Year After Central Mass Woman Disappeared, Police Have Not Given Up On Search A Year After Central Mass Woman Disappeared, Police Have Not Given Up On Search
A Year After Central Mass Woman Disappeared, Police Have Not Given Up On Search Investigators have renewed their call for help in the search for a missing Worcester County woman who disappeared a year ago on Wednesday, Jan. 10.  Brittany Tee, of Brookfield, was last seen leaving her home on Main Street around 8:30 p.m. on Jan. 10, 2023. Her family reported her missing three days later, the Worcester County District Attorney said.  Related: Police Release New Photos Of Brittany Tee As Search Intensifies As the anniversary of her disappearance approaches, the prosecutor's office reiterated that investigators have not given up on the search for her.  …
Seen Her? 15-Year-Old Girl Missing From Her Boston Home Seen Her? 15-Year-Old Girl Missing From Her Boston Home
Seen Her? 15-Year-Old Girl Missing From Her Boston Home A 15-year-old Dorchester girl has been missing since Wednesday, Dec. 20, and Boston police are asking for the public’s help in finding her. London Tene was last seen around 2 p.m. near Stanwood Street, police said, adding that she may be in the New York area. She is described as a white young woman with dark brown hair, standing at 5 feet 3 inches, and weighing about 110 pounds. London was last seen wearing a baby blue Champion hoodie, gray leggings, and a black/white Champion slides, according to police. Anyone with information on her whereabouts is asked to contact 911 or Boston police …
Missing Man Last Seen Getting Into Passenger Seat Of Car Near Methuen Home: Police Missing Man Last Seen Getting Into Passenger Seat Of Car Near Methuen Home: Police
Missing Man Last Seen Getting Into Passenger Seat Of Car Near Methuen Home: Police A 20-year-old man has been missing since November, and the community in Methuen is asking for help in finding him. Brian Quillay was reported missing by his family on Nov. 28, according to police. He is described as having brown hair and brown eyes. He stands at 5 feet 7 inches and weighs 150 pounds. Quillay was last seen wearing a white sweatshirt and black Nike Airmax shoes, leaving his home on Swan Street in a small sedan, police said. Brian Quillay is Missing from #Methuen. If you have any information on Brian's whereabouts, please contact Methuen Police at 978-983-8698. Posted by…
(Update) Body Pulled From Avon Well ID’d As Man Missing Since September (Update) Body Pulled From Avon Well ID’d As Man Missing Since September
(Update) Body Pulled From Avon Well ID’d As Man Missing Since September Update: An autopsy has ruled out foul play in the death of Keith McKechnie, the Norfolk County District Attorney's Office said. Avon police are still waiting for the results of a toxicology report.  Original: A man who was reported missing in Avon since September has been found dead in a well on Saturday afternoon, Nov. 25, according to the Norfolk District Attorney's Office. Keith McKechnie, 45, left his home on East High Street on Sept. 7 and didn’t come back, Avon police said. Family and friends had posted several pleas for help to track him down as he suffers from mental illness, and th…
Missing Boston Woman Could Be In Danger, Police Ask For Help Finding Her Missing Boston Woman Could Be In Danger, Police Ask For Help Finding Her
Missing Boston Woman Could Be In Danger, Police Ask For Help Finding Her Police in Boston are asking for the public's help to find a missing 23-year-old woman. Helen Medina, of Jamaica Plain, was last seen in Worcester on Tuesday, Oct. 17, according to the Boston Police Department. A woman who claims to be Medina’s sister said in a Facebook post that she was discharged from a hospital in Worcester for behavioral medicine. She doesn't have a phone, ID, or means of transportation. BPD Missing Person With Complications Alert: Helen Medina, 23, Of Jamaica Plain BPD Missing Person Alert: Detectives... Posted by Boston Police Department (Official) on Monday, …
Teen Girl Missing For 2 Weeks From Western Mass; Police Asking For Help Teen Girl Missing For 2 Weeks From Western Mass; Police Asking For Help
Teen Girl Missing For 2 Weeks From Western Mass; Police Asking For Help Police in Hampden County are asking for the public's help finding a 17-year-old girl who hasn't been seen since early September.  Eva Marie Sicard, of Holyoke, was last seen by her family on Sept. 5, Holyoke police said.  Authorities implore anyone who sees Eva or knows of her whereabouts to contact the Holyoke police at 413-322-6900. 
Body Of Missing Man Pulled From Boston River Days After Search Began: Police Body Of Missing Man Pulled From Boston River Days After Search Began: Police
Body Of Missing Man Pulled From Boston River Days After Search Began: Police A days-long river search for a missing man ended on Wednesday, Aug. 30, when police found his body.  The body, believed to be a 60-year-old man, was found in the Neponset River in the Boston neighborhood of Hyde Park around 1:10 p.m., according to the Massachusetts State Police.  The search for the man, who police believed lived in a nearby homeless encampment, began on Monday. Two men who lived with the 60-year-old found his walker and other personal items along the shoreline near B Street in Hyde Park. Read more: Rescuers, Divers Search For Person In Boston River The St…
Found: 13-Year-Old Missing Out Of Haverhill, Police Ask For Help Found: 13-Year-Old Missing Out Of Haverhill, Police Ask For Help
Found: 13-Year-Old Missing Out Of Haverhill, Police Ask For Help Police announced on Facebook that they found the missing teen and thanked everyone who helped find her. Original article: Police are looking for a teenager who went missing in Essex County.  Destiny Serrano, age 13, was last seen in the area of High Grove Streets in Haverhill around 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 29, according to the Haverhill Police Department.  Serrano is described as 5 feet tall, weighing 105 pounds, with hazel eyes and blonde hair in a bun. She was last seen wearing a blue sweater and black leggings.  Police do not know where she is heading and ask anyone who…
Update: Man Found Dead In Saugus Reservation Likely Fell To His Death Update: Man Found Dead In Saugus Reservation Likely Fell To His Death
Update: Man Found Dead In Saugus Reservation Likely Fell To His Death A family friend was searching for a missing Essex County hiker when he came across the man's body, officials said.  A 65-year-old Saugus man was found dead in Breakheart Reservation in Saugus around 6:05 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug 16, according to the Massachusetts State Police Department.  The man went to Breakheart Reservation around 8 a.m. on Wednesday to find a missing piece of property. He was reported missing around 5:45 p.m. by a family member who had not heard from him since late afternoon.  Family and friends began looking for the missing man in the reservation. About h…
Mom of 2, Girlfriend Of Suspect ID'd As Victim In Salem Murder Case: DA Mom of 2, Girlfriend Of Suspect ID'd As Victim In Salem Murder Case: DA
Mom of 2, Girlfriend Of Suspect ID'd As Victim In Salem Murder Case: DA A 33-year-old Pablo Vicente man is charged with killing the mother of his two children and dumping her body, authorities announced Tuesday, Aug. 8.  Nayeli Nieves, 20, of Salem, was reported missing on Monday from the home where she lived with Vicente and their 3-year-old and 18-month-old children, investigators said. They are being cared for by the Department of Children and Families. Salem police said officers received a tip that Vincente had harmed Nieves and began investigating him.  Related: Salem Man Charged In Missing Woman's Murder While Vincente was arraigned on a murder charg…
Update: Westford Man Who Went For Walk, Did Not Come Back Found With Help Of Police Helicopter Update: Westford Man Who Went For Walk, Did Not Come Back Found With Help Of Police Helicopter
Update: Westford Man Who Went For Walk, Did Not Come Back Found With Help Of Police Helicopter The missing man was found on Monday, August 7, according to the Westford Police Department.  Original story below:  Local and state police are searching for a missing Middlesex County man with the help of a state police helicopter.  Vinod Maudgal, of Westford, went for a walk on the night of Sunday, August 6, or early the following morning in the wooded area between Cutter Lane and True Bean Way, and did not come back, according to the Westford Police Department.  The wooded area is off Beaver Brook Road and Buckingham Drive and runs parallel to Concord Road.  We…
Found: Police Fear For Missing, Endangered Haverhill Man With Health Issues Found: Police Fear For Missing, Endangered Haverhill Man With Health Issues
Found: Police Fear For Missing, Endangered Haverhill Man With Health Issues Police said on Facebook that the missing man had been found, and thanked everyone who helped find him.  Original story: Police are seeking the public's help to find a missing Essex County man who was last seen boarding a bus, officials say.  William D. Murphy, age 62, has not been heard from since Thursday, July 20, according to the Haverhill Police Department. He was last seen boarding a bus from Haverhill to Methuen/Lawrence. The last time he spoke to a family member he said he was on Broadway (Route 28) in Methuen. Murphy has been diagnosed with bipolar disorder and has heal…
Missing Holbrook Man Found Dead In Abandoned Building Missing Holbrook Man Found Dead In Abandoned Building
Missing Holbrook Man Found Dead In Abandoned Building The Norfolk County man was missing for two days before he was found dead near his home.  Note: An earlier version of this story included an incorrect name. Steven O’Connell, age 49, of Holbrook, was last seen on Monday, July 10 before police found his body in an abandoned building near his house on Thursday, July 13, according to the Holbrook Police Department.  A woman who said she was the man's daughter said that he took his own life.  "Unfortunately he took his own life, the police found him earlier this afternoon," wrote Ashley O'Connell, who said she was Steven's daugh…
Tragic Death Of 'Cherished' Lynn 24-Year-Old Sparks Outpouring Of Community Support Tragic Death Of 'Cherished' Lynn 24-Year-Old Sparks Outpouring Of Community Support
Tragic Death Of 'Cherished' Lynn 24-Year-Old Sparks Outpouring Of Community Support The character of a young man whose body was found in a marsh was summarized by his family as "a good person, son, boyfriend, best friend, and a hard worker." Dickson "Joel" De Los Reyes, of Lynn, had not been heard from since Sunday, June 1 when his phone called 911 after getting a LYFT from a party in Chelsea. His body was found in marshland along Route 107 in Revere on Friday, June 17, as reported by Daily Voice.  Read more: Body Of Lynn 24-Year-Old Who Called 911 Then Disappeared Found In Revere His family, who describes De Los Reyes as "the best friend that we ever had," has received …
President Of Boston Firefighters Union Pleads For Leads On Missing Granddaughter President Of Boston Firefighters Union Pleads For Leads On Missing Granddaughter
President Of Boston Firefighters Union Pleads For Leads On Missing Granddaughter UPDATE: Boston Police report that Shariyah Heyward has been found. The president of the Boston firefighters union is asking his community for help in finding his 14-year-old granddaughter who has been missing for nearly a week.  Shariyah Heyward, age 14, was last seen near The Academy of the Pacific Rim Public Charter School in Hyde Part around 3 p.m. on Thursday, June 15, Boston Police report.  Boston Firefighters Local 718 President Leroy Heyward released a statement in the wake of his granddaughter's disappearance asking for assistance. "It is with a humble heart that I ask my beloved…
Body Of Lynn 24-Year-Old Who Called 911 Then Disappeared Found In Revere Body Of Lynn 24-Year-Old Who Called 911 Then Disappeared Found In Revere
Body Of Lynn 24-Year-Old Who Called 911 Then Disappeared Found In Revere Authorities have found the body of a 24-year-old man from Lynn who never returned home after a cab ride last weekend, officials say. The body of Dickson “Joel” De Los Reyes was found in marshland along Route 107 in Revere on Friday, June 17, Massachusetts State Police Spokesperson Dave Procopio reports.  De Los Reyes, of Lynn, was not heard from since calling 911 around 4 a.m. on Sunday, June 11, after he got in a LYFT around 3:42 a.m. to leave a party in Chelsea. Earlier Report: Lynn Man, 24, Calls 911, Goes Missing After Late-Night Cab Ride The ride was terminated around 3:56 a.m., afte…
UPDATE: Dive Team Searches For Missing Lynn 24-Year-Old Who Called 911 Then Disappeared UPDATE: Dive Team Searches For Missing Lynn 24-Year-Old Who Called 911 Then Disappeared
Update: Dive Team Searches For Missing Lynn 24-Year-Old Who Called 911 Then Disappeared The search for a 24-year-old who never returned home after a cab ride has moved to a marshland area, officials say. Dickson “Joel” De Los Reyes, of Lynn, has not been heard from since calling 911 around 4 a.m. on Sunday, June 11, according to the Massachusetts State Police.  De Los Reyes got in a LYFT ride share around 3:42 a.m. after attending a party in Chelsea. The ride was terminated around 3:56 a.m., after which De Los Reyes's cell phone number dialed 911 and was connected to Revere Police.  The call disconnected and 911 operators were unable to get back on the line.  The 24-year-ol…
Back Home: Police Find 16-Year-Old Girl Missing From Belmont Back Home: Police Find 16-Year-Old Girl Missing From Belmont
Back Home: Police Find 16-Year-Old Girl Missing From Belmont A teenager who went missing for days was located and is now safe at home, according to a Belmont Police Department Facebook post made on Tuesday, June 7. A teenager last seen in Belmont went missing for three days, officials say.  Makalyn Thompson, age 16, has been missing since Friday, June 6, according to the Belmont Police Department.  She could be in the Greater Boston area, possibly Watertown. Thompson is described as standing 5 feet 6 inches tall and weighing 110 pounds. She was last seen wearing a black top, black shorts, and carrying a white canvas bag.  Anyone wit…
Body Of Mass Man Reported Missing While Fishing Pulled From NH Lake: Officials Body Of Mass Man Reported Missing While Fishing Pulled From NH Lake: Officials
Body Of Mass Man Reported Missing While Fishing Pulled From NH Lake: Officials The body of a Massachusetts man was pulled from a New Hampshire lake a day after he went missing while fishing, according to officials. The wife of Allan Schuh, of Plymouth, reported him missing after he had gone fishing on Bow Lake in Strafford, NH on Tuesday afternoon, May 9, New Hampshire Fish & Game said on Facebook. The sonar getting ready to be deployed on Bow Lake as the search continues for a missing boater. Allan Schuh from Plymouth Mass disappeared on Tuesday while fishing. Posted by Ray Brewer on Wednesday, May 10, 2023 Search parties were unable to locate Schuh that nig…
UPDATE: Police Find Boston 16-Year-Old Missing For Days UPDATE: Police Find Boston 16-Year-Old Missing For Days
Update: Police Find Boston 16-Year-Old Missing For Days A teen girl last seen in Roxbury that was been missing for four day has been found, authorities said. Zariah Joseph, 16, was last seen at approximately 4:30 p.m. on Friday, May 5 in the area of 120 Humboldt Avenue in Roxbury, according to the Boston Police Department.  Joseph was believed to have been in the area of Stoneham or Melrose and may have been making her way toward Lawrence. She reported found on Wednesday morning, according to Boston Police.
Missing 37-Year-Old Woman From Reading Found Dead Near Her Home: Police Missing 37-Year-Old Woman From Reading Found Dead Near Her Home: Police
Missing 37-Year-Old Woman From Reading Found Dead Near Her Home: Police The body of a 37-year-old woman who was missing for four days was found near her home, officials say. Jaelyn Zunino, also known as Jackie Rotondi, was found dead near her home in Reading on Monday, May 8, according to the Reading Police Department.  Zunino was last seen on the morning of Thursday, May 4.  Her family was "desperate" for her return, a Facebook post made by a family member said. Chief David Clark reports that a Reading woman who has been missing since Thursday has unfortunately been found... Posted by Reading Police Department on Monday, May 8, 2023 Zunino worked at Mar…
MA Family Looking To Hire Private Investigator To Find Cousin Missing In WA MA Family Looking To Hire Private Investigator To Find Cousin Missing In WA
MA Family Looking To Hire Private Investigator To Find Cousin Missing In WA A family from Massachusetts is hoping to raise enough money to hire a private investigator to help find their cousin who has been missing in Washington for more than two weeks.  Michael Ash, age 35, was reported missing from Renton, WA on Sunday, April 16, according to the Renton Police Department.  Police have reason to believe that Ash was last seen walking around the Maple Valley area around 7 p.m. on Monday, April 17. That was also the last time he spoke to his family, some of whom reside in Lynn, according to a GoFundMe campaign. Update 05/03/23: We have received information tha…
FOUND: Revere 70-Year-Old With Dementia, Oxygen Needs Goes Missing FOUND: Revere 70-Year-Old With Dementia, Oxygen Needs Goes Missing
Found: Revere 70-Year-Old With Dementia, Oxygen Needs Goes Missing Police announced that a 70-year-old man who went missing was found later the same day.  Daniel Sarro, who requires oxygen and suffers from early onset dementia, was last seen in the area of Douglas Street in Revere, according to the Revere Police Department in a Tweet sent on Friday, April 21.  Sarro was last seen wearing a black hat, gold emblem, and a black jacket.  Anyone who sees Sarro is asked to call (781) 284-1212.
FOUND: Missing Boston Man May Be Headed To Memphis: Police FOUND: Missing Boston Man May Be Headed To Memphis: Police
Found: Missing Boston Man May Be Headed To Memphis: Police Police announced on Monday, April 10 that the missing man had been found.  A 65-year-old man who has been missing for days may be on a bus or train heading to Memphis, Tennessee, officials say.  Barry Hurd, of Roxbury, was last seen on Tuesday, April 4 in the area of 280 Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard, according to the Boston Police Department.  Hurd is approximately 5 feet 8 inches tall and weighs about 175 pounds. He was last seen wearing a black Boston baseball hat, a gray hooded sweatshirt, gold chains, white t-shirt, blue jeans, and red sneakers.  Poli…
Man, 34, Missing For 3 Weeks Might Still Be In Framingham Area, Police Say Man, 34, Missing For 3 Weeks Might Still Be In Framingham Area, Police Say
Man, 34, Missing For 3 Weeks Might Still Be In Framingham Area, Police Say Framingham Police are asking for the public's help in locating a man who has not been heard from in three weeks. George K. Wakanya, age 34, was reported missing on Thursday, March 30, Framingham Police report.  Missing PersonGeorge K. Wakanya, 34 years old, is missing and has not been in contact with anyone in 3 weeks. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Framingham Police Department at 508-872-1212. pic.twitter.com/faxo5q9R5s — Framingham Police (@FraminghamPD) April 3, 2023 Wakanya's mother told police that she had not heard from in three weeks and that his phone goes str…
Legally Blind Arlington Man Missing For Week May Be In Somerville: Police Legally Blind Arlington Man Missing For Week May Be In Somerville: Police
Legally Blind Arlington Man Missing For Week May Be In Somerville: Police A 56-year-old man who has not taken his medication, and is legally blind, has been missing for a week, officials say.  Police are asking the public to be on the lookout for Edward Leydon, who was last seen the morning of March 20, 2023, according to the Arlington Police Department.  Leydon used to frequent Davis Square in Somerville, police say, and was last seen wearing jeans, sneakers, and a blue windbreaker jacket.  He is described as standing 5 feet 7 inches tall, weighing 190 pounds, with black and white hair and blue eyes.  Police request that anyone with informa…
Family Fears The Worst For Dracut 36-Year-Old Missing For Almost 2 Weeks Family Fears The Worst For Dracut 36-Year-Old Missing For Almost 2 Weeks
Family Fears The Worst For Dracut 36-Year-Old Missing For Almost 2 Weeks Sonar, drone, and manual searches for a Dracut man have turned up nothing in the two weeks since he was last seen, according to his family. Matthew Hrinchuk, 36, was last seen on Saturday, March 25 around 11:30 p.m. at his Dracut home, according to the Dracut Police Department.  His phone and backpack were found near Aiken Bridge, said his sister Jenna Hrinchuk who is active in the push to find Matthew. "You’ve struggled with your mental health for so many years," Jenna wrote in a Facebook post directed at Matthew. "I hope you are joking right now but in my heart I feel like you really h…