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Mass Mom Killed On 21st Birthday In CT Crash Leaves Behind Newborn Twins: 'A Beautiful Soul' Mass Mom Killed On 21st Birthday In CT Crash Leaves Behind Newborn Twins: 'A Beautiful Soul'
Mass Mom Killed On 21st Birthday In CT Crash Leaves Behind Newborn Twins: 'A Beautiful Soul' A Massachusetts woman killed on her 21st birthday in a Connecticut crash is being remembered as a devoted wife and compassionate mother to her 3-month-old twin boys. Lexi Dantas, of Ashburnham, Massachusetts, was the passenger in a Tesla Model Y that collided head-on with another Tesla on Sunday, Sept. 29, in Griswold, Connecticut, state police said. Investigators believe the other car crossed the center line on Preston Road near the I-395 on-ramp and struck the Dantas vehicle shortly before 3 p.m. Her husband, 23-year-old Dan Dantas, was driving. He and the other driver suffered minor inju…
'The Love of My Life': Mass Man Killed In Graffiti Confrontation Mourned As Caring Dad Of 3 'The Love of My Life': Mass Man Killed In Graffiti Confrontation Mourned As Caring Dad Of 3
'The Love of My Life': Mass Man Killed In Graffiti Confrontation Mourned As Caring Dad Of 3 A Massachusetts father of three who police say was shot and killed after confronting a man over graffiti was set to be married later this month. The man charged with attacking him is now facing a murder charge. Authorities said 26-year-old Snehal Srivastava fatally shot 56-year-old Kevin Doherty during an encounter at Jordan Pond on Aug. 28. Doherty, who had just walked his 6-year-old son to Coolidge Elementary School, called 911 just after 8:45 a.m. to report he was being attacked. Dispatchers then heard gunfire and Doherty’s last words: “He shot me,” according to authorities. Doherty’s fi…
South Hadley Father Of 3 ID'd As Motorcyclist Killed In Crash South Hadley Father Of 3 ID'd As Motorcyclist Killed In Crash
South Hadley Father Of 3 ID'd As Motorcyclist Killed In Crash Authorities in Western Massachusetts have identified the motorcyclist killed in a crash last week as a caring father of three.  William "Bill" Brunault Sr., 66, of South Hadley, was involved in a crash at the Lyman Street and N. Bridge Street intersection in Holyoke shortly before 3 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 25, the Hampden District Attorney's Office said.  Police found Brunault suffering severe injuries, and paramedics rushed him to Holyoke Medical Center, where he died of his injuries. Authorities did not disclose the cause of the crash or whether anyone else was injured.  …
2-Year-Old Girl Beaten To Death In DHS Care; Aunt Guilty Of Murder 2-Year-Old Girl Beaten To Death In DHS Care; Aunt Guilty Of Murder
2-Year-Old Girl Beaten To Death In DHS Care; Aunt Guilty Of Murder A 2-year-old Philadelphia girl was beaten to death while under the care of the city's child welfare system—and now her aunt has been convicted of her murder. 'She would not have survived long—minutes—after the blow' Su'Layah Williams, affectionately known as “Susu,” died after suffering blunt force injuries so severe she survived only minutes, authorities said. Her tiny body was found covered in bruises with bleeding on her brain, and her stomach distended from internal trauma, according to an autopsy and child fatality review obtained by Daily Voice. On Monday, July 7, a jury convicted Dia…
Police ID 2 Involved In Fatal Hit, Run Western Mass Crash; Both Face Felony Charges: DA Police ID 2 Involved In Fatal Hit, Run Western Mass Crash; Both Face Felony Charges: DA
Police ID 2 Involved In Fatal Hit, Run Western Mass Crash; Both Face Felony Charges: DA Authorities have identified the men they say were involved in a hit-and-run crash in Western Mass last month that left a 34-year-old woman dead.  Lavonta Williams Jr., 29, of Chicopee, is charged with leaving the scene of personal injury and death. Jerimeldo Lopez, 23, of South Hadley, faces negligent operation of a motor vehicle and leaving the scene of personal injury and death charges, the Hampden District Attorney's Office said.  The prosecutor said they were in a vehicle that crashed into Vanessa Perez, of Springfield, on Feb. 9 on Abbey Memorial Road. Perez di…
Mass Native, Rabbi Levi Wolosow Dies Suddenly, 43, Mass Native, Rabbi Levi Wolosow Dies Suddenly, 43,
Mass Native, Rabbi Levi Wolosow Dies Suddenly, 43, Rabbi Levi Wolosow, a 43-year-old Manaplan resident, died while on a family trip in the Poconos on Monday, Feb. 3, Chabad announced.  Anash says that Wolosow, the director of Chabad of Monmouth County, died while on a ski trip with his family in the Poconos. Yeshiva World News says less than 24 hours before his death, he joined prominent Jewish singer Avraham Friedman on stage at a major concert. "Rabbi Wolosow, who passed away suddenly yesterday, was the ultimate Chabad emissary, welcoming, brimming with faith and inspiration, and always ready to help another," Chabad said. "He will f…
Charges Upgraded For Man Accused Of Baseball Bat Slaying In Worcester County: DA Charges Upgraded For Man Accused Of Baseball Bat Slaying In Worcester County: DA
Charges Upgraded For Man Accused Of Baseball Bat Slaying In Worcester County: DA A grand jury has charged a 32-year-old man with murder following the discovery of a body in Worcester County, authorities said. Ryan Wilcox, of Thompson, Connecticut, and Worcester, is now charged with murder, armed assault with intent to kill, assault and battery with a dangerous weapon causing serious bodily injury, and assault with a dangerous weapon, according to the Worcester County District Attorney's Office. The body of 32-year-old Mitchell Burke was discovered in Hubbardston around 10 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 4. Burke suffered "substantial trauma to the head" and multiple wounds to hi…
'Friend To All': Community Rallies Around Family Of Ex-Stoughton Selectman Killed In Crash 'Friend To All': Community Rallies Around Family Of Ex-Stoughton Selectman Killed In Crash
'Friend To All': Community Rallies Around Family Of Ex-Stoughton Selectman Killed In Crash David "Spanky" Sousa spent his life giving back to the Stoughton community he loved. After he was killed while picking up debris along a highway, they're paying it back to his family.  "Spanky loved his hometown of Stoughton and helping people in need," an obituary for the 57-year-old said. "He was a former Selectman for the Town of Stoughton and was also the Chairman for a time. He played Santa for many charities in the area at Christmas time. He was a founder of the Parade of Lights holiday parade in Stoughton. He loved riding his motorcycle, meeting new friends, and the character Fre…
Tony Voce, First Philly Native To Star For Flyers Organization, Dies At 43 Tony Voce, First Philly Native To Star For Flyers Organization, Dies At 43
Tony Voce, First Philly Native To Star For Flyers Organization, Dies At 43 Tony Voce, the first Philadelphia native to play in the Flyers organization, died suddenly Monday, July 8, following an esteemed career representing his hometown franchise for years. The Lehigh Valley Phantoms announced Voce's death, noting he was a former Calder Cup Champion and running down his impressive and historic career. A cause of death was not made public. We are incredibly saddened to share the news of the passing of our dear friend, coach, and mentor Tony Voce. Your... Posted by Philadelphia Flyers Warriors on Monday, July 8, 2024 "We are incredibly saddened to share the new…
Suspect Accused Of Killing Western Mass Man, Leaving Body In Apartment Returns To Mass From NY Suspect Accused Of Killing Western Mass Man, Leaving Body In Apartment Returns To Mass From NY
Suspect Accused Of Killing Western Mass Man, Leaving Body In Apartment Returns To Mass From NY The suspect accused of killing a beloved Pittsfield and Greenfield man was returned to Massachusetts to face charges after being held in New York for more than two months.  Taaniel Herberger-Brown will be arraigned on Tuesday, July 9, in the slaying of Chris "Stix" Hairston, 35, in April, the Northwestern District Attorney said.  Related: Dead Body Found In Pittsfield Home After Neighbors Called About Smell Police found Hairston's body on April 22 inside a Greenfield apartment on Chapman Street after neighbors called officers to report a disgusting smell coming from inside, the Northwester…
Passionate, Always Smiling: Loved Ones Remember Mom, Son Killed In Western Mass Murder-Suicide Passionate, Always Smiling: Loved Ones Remember Mom, Son Killed In Western Mass Murder-Suicide
Passionate, Always Smiling: Loved Ones Remember Mom, Son Killed In Western Mass Murder-Suicide Driven and walking: That's how family and friends remembered Dylan and Sima Pariseau, the mother and son killed in a murder-suicide in Hampden County earlier this month.  Sima's longtime partner, Peter Donaldson, is believed to have shot and killed the two in the basement of their home in Wilbraham home on June 16 before turning the gun on himself, the Hampden District Attorney's Office has said.  Related: Police Release Details, IDs In Wilbraham Murder-Suicide Obituaries for the Pariseaus paint the picture of a passionate young man at the beginning of a promising career and…
Funeral Set For Central Mass Marine Killed In California Motorcycle Crash Funeral Set For Central Mass Marine Killed In California Motorcycle Crash
Funeral Set For Central Mass Marine Killed In California Motorcycle Crash A funeral for a beloved US Marine from Worcester County who was killed last month in a motorcycle crash is scheduled for later this week.  Connor Kelly, 21, of Webster, died on May 30 while driving home from taking his fiancee to a dentist's appointment, his family said. The Worcester native would have turned 22 years old on July 1.  His family will hold calling hours on Saturday, June 15, from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. at Paradis-Givner Funeral Home at 357 Main St. in Oxford. A funeral service will follow with family and friends sharing stories of the young man.  Related:…
Fundraiser For Family Who Lost Parents In Worcester House Fire Passes Goal Fundraiser For Family Who Lost Parents In Worcester House Fire Passes Goal
Fundraiser For Family Who Lost Parents In Worcester House Fire Passes Goal A married couple who lived with their children and grandchildren were identified as the two people killed in a housefire in Worcester earlier this week, according to a fundraiser for the family.  Juana Candelario, 59, and Daniel Gonzalez, 62, were married for 30 years before their deaths on Tuesday, May 28, in a house fire at their 3 Hancock St. home, the fundraiser said.   Firefighters were called to the home around 11:30 p.m. and found the couple unresponsive on the first floor of the house, Worcester fire officials said. Paramedics rushed them to an area hospital, where th…