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'Freak Drowning' Kills Maryland's Larry Capps Mourned As 'Life Of the Party' 'Freak Drowning' Kills Maryland's Larry Capps Mourned As 'Life Of the Party'
'Freak Drowning' Kills Maryland's Larry Capps Mourned As 'Life Of the Party' More than $10,000 has been raised on behalf of a grieving Maryland family who lost a beloved member to “a freak drowning accident." Support is swelling for the family of Glen Burnie native Lawrence “Larry” Capps, whose death has left a hole in his family following his unexpected death on Friday, June 2 at the age of 31. Also known to his loved ones as “LarBear,” “Big Swole,” and “Hammer,” Capps has been described as “the life of the party” by his friends and loved ones as they continue to mourn his death and prepare to say goodbye. Capps was a football star for years, including a stint at…

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Motorcyclist Killed In MD Crash Was In His 'True Happy Place' When He Died, Family Says Motorcyclist Killed In MD Crash Was In His 'True Happy Place' When He Died, Family Says
Motorcyclist Killed In MD Crash Was In His 'True Happy Place' When He Died, Family Says A family is in mourning after a family member who goes by many names was killed riding his beloved Harley-Davidson in Howard County over the weekend.  Charles Franklin Bailey, Jr., 63, was killed shortly before 1:45 a.m. on Sunday, June 4, when he lost control of his motorcycle and was struck head-on by a pick-up truck. "Our father Chuck, Chuckie, Chuckie Cheese was the greatest man. He touched so many peoples lives and has undoubtedly left a hole in all of our hearts," organizers of a GoFundMe campaign made for his family said. "His laughter and spirit will always be with us."  According…

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Communities Rallying Around Families Of Victims Killed Crashing Charger Into MD Quarry Communities Rallying Around Families Of Victims Killed Crashing Charger Into MD Quarry
Communities Rallying Around Families Of Victims Killed Crashing Charger Into MD Quarry Support is swelling for the families of three people killed after crashing a Dodge Charger into the bottom of a Frederick County quarry. At approximately 8:35 a.m. on Sunday, June 4, members of the Frederick County Sheriff’s Office were called to investigate a triple fatal at the Union Bridge Quarry, where there was a violent crash with three victims involved, including Kortney Angleberger, 28, of Keymar, and Dickerson resident Rachel Willis, 23. Following their deaths, friends and well-wishers are rallying support for the grieving families, with multiple GoFundMe campaigns raising thousa…

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Family Vows To Get Justice For Beloved Mother Killed In Multi-Vehicle Crash In MD Family Vows To Get Justice For Beloved Mother Killed In Multi-Vehicle Crash In MD
Family Vows To Get Justice For Beloved Mother Killed In Multi-Vehicle Crash In MD Two cars overturned in a multi-vehicle crash in St. Mary’s County that left a woman dead on Wednesday afternoon and a family grieving. The deadly scene played out shortly before 1:45 p.m. on Wednesday, May 31, when Michael Anthony Carlucci, 48, of Waldorf, was driving his 2020 Corvette near the intersection of Mt. Zion Church Road and Church Road in Mechanicsville setting off a three-car crash involving Lusby resident Jaleisa Wilcox. According to the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office, deputies were called to the crash scene on Wednesday afternoon, where they found the three involved vehic…

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Family No Stranger To Loss Mourn Death Of 'Excellent Singer' With 'Voice Of God' In MD Family No Stranger To Loss Mourn Death Of 'Excellent Singer' With 'Voice Of God' In MD
Family No Stranger To Loss Mourn Death Of 'Excellent Singer' With 'Voice Of God' In MD A family familiar with tragedy suffered yet another after a teen who was weeks away from graduating high school was killed during an argument inside a Metro station in mid-May. Bladensburg High School student Tenneson Leslie, Jr. was shot and killed by 16-year-old Gaithersburg resident Emmanuel Leonard Simmonds on Thursday, May 18 during a dispute that broke out between two groups of friends at the Wheaton Metro Station on Georgia Avenue in Montgomery County. Earlier story - Teen Shooter To Be Tried As Adult For Murder Of 18-Year-Old In Wheaton Metro Station: Police The Greenbelt teen's d…

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Suspect In Custody For 2018 Killing Of Former MD HS Basketball Superstar: Police Suspect In Custody For 2018 Killing Of Former MD HS Basketball Superstar: Police
Suspect In Custody For 2018 Killing Of Former MD HS Basketball Superstar: Police More than four years after a Morgan State College basketball player and Maryland high school standout was gunned down getting into her car, police in Baltimore County say that they have identified a suspect who has been taken into custody. On Sept. 6, 2018, 25-year-old Tracey Carrington was getting into a vehicle in the unit block of West Overlea Avenue when she was shot multiple times by an assailant later identified as Kenneth Davis. The fatal shooting was reported as Carrington was leaving the S&S Lounge on Belair Road. She later died from her injuries at the scene, police said. O…

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Popular Police Officer Killed In Crash With Box Truck In Maryland Popular Police Officer Killed In Crash With Box Truck In Maryland
Popular Police Officer Killed In Crash With Box Truck In Maryland A veteran police officer in Maryland died when he accidentally rear-ended a box truck this week in Queen Anne's County, authorities said. Sam Ferracane, 53, who worked for the Federalsburg and more recently the Centreville police departments, died when he rear-ended the vehicle at a light on Queen Anne Highway around 9 a.m. Monday, May 22, State Police said. The FPD welcomed our newest officer, Sam Ferracane, to our ranks. Here Town Clerk Kristy Marshall administers the Oath of Office at Town Hall. When you see Sam, say "hello." Posted by Federalsburg Police Department on Monday, March …

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Motorcyclist Killed In Head-On Glen Burnie Crash Days After Birthday Motorcyclist Killed In Head-On Glen Burnie Crash Days After Birthday
Motorcyclist Killed In Head-On Glen Burnie Crash Days After Birthday A beloved biker who recently celebrated her 34th birthday in Anne Arundel County was killed in a crash on Sunday night while riding in Galesville, according to police. Glen Burnie resident Jennifer Lynn McDermott has been identified as the victim killed at approximately 9:30 p.m. in the 4500 block of Muddy Creek Road when she struck a pick-up truck head-on while attempting to pass another driver. Police say that McDermott was driving a 2022 Yamaha motorcycle south on the road when she attempted to pass another vehicle and was hit by a 2004 Toyota Tacoma begin driven by a 46-year-old Edgewa…

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Death Of GWU Student Luke Wienecke, 20, Leaves Peers Reeling Death Of GWU Student Luke Wienecke, 20, Leaves Peers Reeling
Death Of GWU Student Luke Wienecke, 20, Leaves Peers Reeling Tributes are pouring in after the tragic death of beloved brother and 20-year-old George Washington University senior Robert “Luke” Wienecke on Friday, May 12. Born in Oklahoma City, Luke was raised in Nichols Hills, where he went to Christ the King Catholic and Bishop McGuinness High Schools, his obituary says. Luke was an AP student, serving for two years as Class President and all four years on student council. He also played on the school’s golf team and was known for his charismatic speeches at rallies and events. Luke went on to attend George Washington University in Washington D.C.…

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Community Looks To Lift Up Mourning Mother Who Lost 3-Year-Old Son In MD Community Looks To Lift Up Mourning Mother Who Lost 3-Year-Old Son In MD
Community Looks To Lift Up Mourning Mother Who Lost 3-Year-Old Son In MD Community support is swelling in Cecil County for a grieving mother whose 3-year-old son tragically died after going missing this week. Thousands of dollars have been raised in just hours on behalf of Nyema Blackman, the mother of Mykell Richardson, whose story ended in devastation for the family. All hands were on deck on Monday, May 15, as members of the community joined area law enforcement agencies as they attempted to locate Richardson, who went missing the previous afternoon in Quail Court in Elkton. Despite hope for a heartwarming resolution, Richardson's story ended on Monday afte…

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Woman Fatally Struck By Car On Route 50 Mourned As 'Free Spirit' Woman Fatally Struck By Car On Route 50 Mourned As 'Free Spirit'
Woman Fatally Struck By Car On Route 50 Mourned As 'Free Spirit' Friends and family of a free-spirited woman in Maryland are in shock after she was unexpectedly struck and killed by a car. "Heaven gained an angel, and we lost a beautiful soul," organizers of a GoFundMe campaign on behalf of Jennifer Kent wrote after she was killed on Bay Dale Drive in Annapolis on Saturday, May 6. The organizers of the campaign highlighted Kent's appreciation and love of animals, as well as the way she touched the lives of those around her. "Anyone that knew Jen, knew that she was a free spirit with a warm heart," Christina McDonough wrote. "She loved nature and beading…

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Support Swells For Family Of Popular Swimmer Killed In One-Car MD Crash Support Swells For Family Of Popular Swimmer Killed In One-Car MD Crash
Support Swells For Family Of Popular Swimmer Killed In One-Car MD Crash A community is in mourning after a popular teen was killed overnight in a one-car crash in Montgomery County. Germantown resident Samuel Isaac Castañeda, 19, crashed shortly after 12:30 a.m. on Tuesday, May 9, while he was driving on Clopper Road between Waring Station Road and Game Preserve Road, according to the Montgomery County Department of Police. For unknown reason, officials say that Castañeda was driving a Honda CR-V north on Clipper Road when he lost control, left the roadway, and struck a utility pole. Castañeda, the only person in the Honda, was pronounced dead at the scene. …

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