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FBI Reveals How Brian Laundrie Took Responsibility For Gabby Petito’s Death FBI Reveals How Brian Laundrie Took Responsibility For Gabby Petito’s Death
FBI Reveals How Brian Laundrie Took Responsibility For Gabby Petito’s Death Brian Laundrie took responsibility for the death of his 22-year-old fiancé and fellow Long Island native, Gabby Petito, the FBI announced on Friday, Jan. 21. Laundrie, 24, was found dead from a self-inflicted gunshot wound on Wednesday, Oct. 20 in a nature reserve near his home in North Port, Florida.  "Investigators found human remains later confirmed to be Mr. Laundrie, along with a backpack, notebook, and a revolver," the FBI said in a statement. "A review of the notebook revealed written statements by Mr. Laundrie claiming responsibility for Ms. Petito’s death." On Thursday, Jan. 20, …

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by Kathy Reakes
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Brian Laundrie's Parents Could Face Charges, Former FBI Agent Says In New Report Brian Laundrie's Parents Could Face Charges, Former FBI Agent Says In New Report
Brian Laundrie's Parents Could Face Charges, Former FBI Agent Says In New Report A former FBI agent said she believes it's possible that Brian Laundrie's parents could face charges, according to a new report. NewsNation Now reported on Thursday, Nov. 25, that retired FBI agent Jennifer Coffindaffer said she thinks Laundrie's parents, Chris and Roberta, could be charged with accessory after the fact. According to Cornell Law School's Legal Information Insitute, accessory after the fact is defined as: "Whoever, knowing that an offense against the United States has been committed, receives, relieves, comforts or assists the offender in order to hinder or prevent his …

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by Nicole Valinote
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Brian Laundrie Cause Of Death Revealed Brian Laundrie Cause Of Death Revealed
Brian Laundrie Cause Of Death Revealed Brian Laundrie's cause of death has been released, according to an announcement from the Laundrie family's lawyer.  Laundrie -- the fiancé of fellow Long Island native Gabby Petito died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound, WFLA, News Channel 8, an NBC affiliate in Tampa, Florida, reported citing family attorney Steven Bertolino. The manner of death was determined to be suicide, WFLA reported.  The 23-year-old's remains were found in a Florida nature reserve on Wednesday, Oct. 20. His parents reported him missing on Friday, Sept. 17. Laundrie was named a perso…

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by Nicole Valinote
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MURDER SUICIDE: Dad Wanted In Daughter's NJ Killing Found Dead: Prosecutor MURDER SUICIDE: Dad Wanted In Daughter's NJ Killing Found Dead: Prosecutor
Murder Suicide: Dad Wanted In Daughter's NJ Killing Found Dead: Prosecutor A 57-year-old man who had been wanted since Monday morning in his daughter's New Jersey murder and wife's assault was found dead on Tuesday, authorities announced. Gregory Kelemen's body was found with a self-inflicted gunshot wound in a wooded area adjacent to the 300 block of Preston Avenue in Voorhees, around 11:30 a.m., Acting Camden County Prosecutor Jill S. Mayer. Kelemen had been sought by the US Marshals Service and local authorities for the killing of 22-year-old Katherine Kelemen, and the attempted murder of Sheri Kelemen, Mayer said alongside Voorhees Township…

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by Joe Gomez & Cecilia Levine
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Authorities: Bergen Man Dies By Suicide In Lawnmower Authorities: Bergen Man Dies By Suicide In Lawnmower
Authorities: Bergen Man Dies By Suicide In Lawnmower A troubled Bergen County man apparently died by suicide using a running lawn mower, authorities said. Responders didn't initially know the circumstances after a relative found the 33-year-old Fair Lawn man's body in his backyard Monday afternoon. Then they discovered that he'd left a note before sticking his head inside the machine. The Bergen County Prosecutor's Office was notified, the Bergen County Sheriff's Bureau of Criminal Identification collected evidence and the Bergen County Medical Examiner's Office collected the body. The various agencies will work with Fair Lawn police to reac…

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by Jerry DeMarco
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Former Bergen County Election Worker Accused Of Pre-Teen Sex Assaults Dies From Suicide Former Bergen County Election Worker Accused Of Pre-Teen Sex Assaults Dies From Suicide
Former Bergen County Election Worker Accused Of Pre-Teen Sex Assaults Dies From Suicide A former assistant Bergen County voting machine custodian from Wallington who was accused of sexually assaulting two pre-teens has died by suicide, multiple sources confirmed Saturday. Daryl Mahoney, 51, survived a previous attempt at the county jail following his arrest in March. This time, as before, it was by hanging, authorities confirmed. Mahoney was rushed from the jail on South River Street to nearby Hackensack University Medical Center shortly before 9 p.m. Wednesday, multiple sources said. He remained in critical condition before being pronounced dead late Friday, they said. …

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by Jerry DeMarco
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Florida Sheriff Reveals How Brian Laundrie 'Probably' Died Florida Sheriff Reveals How Brian Laundrie 'Probably' Died
Florida Sheriff Reveals How Brian Laundrie 'Probably' Died The sheriff in the Florida county where Brian Laundrie's remains were found has shared how he thinks the fugitive likely died, according to a new report from the Sarasota Herald-Tribune. Sarasota County Sheriff Kurt Hoffman in a statement during a panel with law enforcement leaders said he believes Laundrie died by suicide. Hoffman said Laundrie went out to the nature reserve where his remains were discovered and "by all accounts probably committed suicide,” the Herald-Tribune reported Saturday. Laundrie's cause of death has not yet been announced.  His remains were found by law…

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by Nicole Valinote
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Man Stabbed Dead In Little Ferry, Bergen's 4th Homicide In 10 Days Man Stabbed Dead In Little Ferry, Bergen's 4th Homicide In 10 Days
Man Stabbed Dead In Little Ferry, Bergen's 4th Homicide In 10 Days Authorities charged a 22-year-old Jersey City man with brutally stabbing a well-known chef to death during a party at the victim’s Little Ferry home. Ray Edwardo Arcentales Sanchez, who works for a cleaning service, was arrested hours after detectives said he violently attacked 36-year-old Yuryin Herrera during a pre-dawn party Thursday at his Abend Street home. It was Bergen County's fourth homicide in 10 days, all of which produced arrests. Little Ferry and Moonachie police officers responded to a 911 call from the Herrera’s home shortly after 5 a.m., Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musel…

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by Jerry DeMarco
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AG: Lyndhurst Man Fired At Officer Before Taking Own Life AG: Lyndhurst Man Fired At Officer Before Taking Own Life
AG: Lyndhurst Man Fired At Officer Before Taking Own Life UPDATE: Acting New Jersey Attorney General Andrew J. Bruck confirmed Tuesday that his office is reviewing what he called the "apparent suicide by gun" by a Lyndhurst resident after he shot at a police officer in front of his home. The officer shot back, but didn't hit the Post Avenue resident, who then turned his gun on himself during Sunday morning's incident, Bruck said. The attorney general issued this statement: "According to the preliminary investigation, the Lyndhurst Police Department received a phone call at approximately 8:07 a.m. requesting that police check on the welfare of a m…

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by Jerry DeMarco
Obituaries
Swatara Firefighter Mourned As 'Beautiful, Impactful' Swatara Firefighter Mourned As 'Beautiful, Impactful'
Swatara Firefighter Mourned As 'Beautiful, Impactful' A central Pennsylvania community is mourning the loss of a beloved firefighter. Carrie Ann Rafuse, 25, of Middletown, suddenly died on Wednesday, Oct. 13, according to her obituary. It is believed Rafuse was the firefighter who died by suicide on Oct. 13, although this has not been confirmed by officials.  Rafuse was a graduate of Northern York High School, Dillsburg and of Duquesne University, according to her obituary. She was a Logistic Management Specialist for USASAC at New Cumberland Army Depot and a volunteer firefighter with Swatara Township Fire Company, Station 49, Engine 91, …

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by Jillian Pikora
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Husband & Wife Were Fighting Before Suburban Philly Murder-Suicide, Police Say Husband & Wife Were Fighting Before Suburban Philly Murder-Suicide, Police Say
Husband & Wife Were Fighting Before Suburban Philly Murder-Suicide, Police Say A husband shot and killed his wife before turning the gun on himself in Montgomery County, authorities announced Monday. Carla Forde, 46, was shot and killed by her husband, Edward Thornton, 42, who then died by suicide at their home on Chestnut Street in Pottstown Monday at 7 a.m., according to District Attorney Kevin R. Steele and Pottstown Police Chief Mick Markovich. Officers responded to the home after receiving a 911 call from a neighbor who reported a shooting. Detectives obtained home video surveillance, which showed the couple arguing in the kitchen when Thornton began b…

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by Nicole Acosta
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PA Student, Child Actor Matthew Mindler Died Of Food Preservative Toxicity, Coroner Says PA Student, Child Actor Matthew Mindler Died Of Food Preservative Toxicity, Coroner Says
PA Student, Child Actor Matthew Mindler Died Of Food Preservative Toxicity, Coroner Says Former child actor and Millersville University student Matthew Mindler died from complications of sodium nitrate toxicity, according to the Lancaster County Coroner's Office. His death had already been ruled a suicide, as Daily Voice previously reported. Sodium nitrate is used to preserve meat like beef jerky, lunch meat or bacon and can be toxic in large amounts, according to the National Library of Medicine. In what form and how Mindler found the sodium nitrate was not released by the police or the coroner. Mindler, 19, was last seen alive leaving his residence hall, West Villages, head…

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by Jillian Pikora