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Lawrence Police Officer Found Guilty Of Raping 13-Year-Old Boy In 2018: DA Lawrence Police Officer Found Guilty Of Raping 13-Year-Old Boy In 2018: DA
Lawrence Police Officer Found Guilty Of Raping 13-Year-Old Boy In 2018: DA A Lawrence Police officer has been convicted of raping a 13-year-old boy he met through a dating app four years ago, the Essex County District Attorney's Office reports. Officer Carlos Vieira, age 53, was found guilty of two counts aggravated rape of a child and indecent assault and battery on a child under 14 on Tuesday, Oct. 25, the office reports.  “I am thankful to the trial team and everyone who assisted with the investigation,” Essex District Attorney Jonathan Blodgett said. “This verdict makes clear that no one is above the law and this young man was victimized by someone h…

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by David Cifarelli
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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…

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by Josh Lanier
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Lawrence Man Gets 25 Years In Prison For Killing 11-Year-Old Niece: Report Lawrence Man Gets 25 Years In Prison For Killing 11-Year-Old Niece: Report
Lawrence Man Gets 25 Years In Prison For Killing 11-Year-Old Niece: Report A 62-year-old Lawrence man who pleaded guilty to raping and killing his 11-year-old great-niece in 2018 will spend 25 to 27 years in prison, a judge ruled on Friday, Aug. 12.  Miguel Rivera admitted to charges of manslaughter, aggravated rape of a child, and distributing drugs on Thursday, the Essex District Attorney's Office said in a statement.  “This was a senseless killing of a child that robbed the victim’s family and friends of the opportunity to watch her grow up,” said District Attorney Jonathan Blodgett in a statement. “Nothing we can do will bring their loved one ba…

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by Josh Lanier
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Boston Man Gets Life In Prison For 2017 Homicide Of 25-Year-Old Lawrence Man Boston Man Gets Life In Prison For 2017 Homicide Of 25-Year-Old Lawrence Man
Boston Man Gets Life In Prison For 2017 Homicide Of 25-Year-Old Lawrence Man A Boston man was sentenced to life in prison for killing a 25-year-old man from Lawrence five years ago, the Essex County District Attorney's Office said.  Jeffrey Tapia, age 28, was found guilty of the first-degree murder of Jensey Hernandez on Wednesday, June 29, the office reports.  Investigators determined Tapia shot Jensey, along with his brother Javier, during an altercation outside of a house party at 234 Bailey Street in Lawrence on July 30, 2017, the office reports.  Jensey was taken to a local hospital where he was pronounced dead while Javier has lost complete use…

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by David Cifarelli