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Bellport-Brookhaven-East Patchogue, NY
Breaking News
Mom, 5-Month-Old Daughter ID'd In Deadly Liberty Island Boat Capsize
A mother and her 5-month-old daughter have been identified as the two victims killed when a boat carrying their family capsized near Liberty Island. Sara Sanchez and her 5-month-old daughter died in the Saturday night, Aug. 8 incident, according to Il Punto Ristorante, which identified Sanchez's husband and Antonella's father as Andres Garcia, a beloved member of its restaurant family. According to a GoFundMe launched by the restaurant, Andres was also aboard the boat and is left alone to care for his and Sanchez's 6-year-old son. "This past weekend, what was meant to be a joyful fami…
Waynesboro, PA
Breaking News
2 Women Found Shot Dead In Pennsylvania Home Connected To Illinois Man's Suicide: State Police
Two women were found shot to death inside a Butler County home after an Illinois man reported the deaths and then fatally shot himself, Pennsylvania State Police announced on Wednesday, March 4. The investigation began when the Hillside Police Department in Illinois responded to a call involving an adult man who said two deceased individuals were located at a residence in Pennsylvania, according to a public information release. When officers arrived in Hillside, the man sustained a self-inflicted gunshot wound and was pronounced dead at the scene, authorities said. Using identification r…
Fairfax, VA
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Three Dead After Fairfax County Man Kills Wife, Daughter Before Police Shooting (
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Three people are dead in Virginia after officers shot and killed a man who was violently stabbing his son-in-law, police say. The Fairfax County Police Department is investigating a deadly domestic disturbance involving a man who stabbed his wife and daughter to death before turning the blade on his son-in-law, Chief Kevin Davis said on Monday. Multiple 911 calls were reported at around 5 a.m. on Feb. 23 to the 3900 block of Persimmon Circle regarding a domestic disturbance. Davis said the son-in-law was outside clearing snow from his car when he heard a commotion inside the apartment and …
Mount Holly, NJ
Breaking News
Married Couple, Infant Killed In Fiery Tractor Trailer Crash On NJ Turnpike In Westampton: Cops
A married couple and their 5-month-old baby were killed when the tractor-trailer they were riding in struck another tractor-trailer in South Jesey on the NJ turnpike over the weekend, according to State Police and those who knew the family. Albert Sparks, 49, of Plainfield, was behind the wheel of a Freightliner carrying 33-year-old Kuirsten Simmons, of Orange, and their 5-month-old baby girl, when the vehicle struck the back of a Volvo tractor-trailer operated by a North Bergen man, just after 2:15 a.m. in Westampton on Saturday, Feb. 21, according to NJSP Sgt. Charles Marchan and family fr…
Easton, PA
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PA Dad Charged In DUI Crash That Killed Wife, Injured Son: Police (
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An Exton man is facing serious charges after a DUI crash killed his wife and injured their 3-year-old son in Chester County, authorities announced on Tuesday, Sept. 2. Anukul Damodaran, 38, was allegedly behind the wheel when his car veered off North Ship Road, overturned, and landed about 10 feet into the woods on Saturday, Aug. 23, West Whiteland Township police said. His wife, Uthra Manivannan, also known as Priyadharshni, was killed in the crash. Their 3-year-old son, Mayon, survived but suffered a fractured shoulder that will require surgery, according to family. GoFundMe Launch…
Catonsville, MD
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Child, Parents Dead In Catonsville Double Murder-Suicide, Police Say (
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New details have been released by police in Maryland after a child and two adults were found dead in an apparent double murder-suicide in Baltimore County, authorities confirmed. Officers were called at around 3:30 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 28, to the 700 block of Wilton Farm Drive, where there was a reported call for service, according to police. Upon arrival, officers found Chantel Sharieff, 42, suffering from traumatic injuries, along with her 6-year-old child, Kimana Sharieff, who had sustained a gunshot wound. Both were pronounced dead at the scene. A third person, 43-year-old Mustafa S…
National Interest
Mom Who Killed Family Stole $660K From Work Before Murder-Suicide: Report
A New Hampshire mother who police say killed her husband and two children before taking her own life had allegedly stolen more than half a million dollars from her job over the course of two years, according to a new report. Emily Long, 34, was found dead inside her Madbury home on Aug. 18 alongside her husband, Ryan Long, 48, and their two young children, ages 8 and 6. Police said the children and husband were shot and killed before Emily turned the gun on herself. A toddler in the home was found unharmed. Earlier Report: Mom Who Killed Family Said She Was 'Withering Away' Before …
New City, NY
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Triple Murder-Suicide: Sergeant Solely Responsible For Killing Wife, Sons In New City, AG Says
More than a year after the shocking deaths of a Westchester police sergeant, his wife, and their two young sons inside their Rockland County home, state investigators have released their findings. On Friday, Aug. 22, New York Attorney General Letitia James’ Office of Special Investigation announced it had concluded that Bronxville Police Sergeant Watson Morgan was solely responsible for the deaths of his wife, Ornela Morgan, and their two sons before taking his own life on Dec. 30, 2023, in New City. The conclusion came after a review of physical and forensic evidence, including ballistics …
National Interest
New England Mom In Family Murder-Suicide Said She Was ‘Withering Away’ In Haunting Video
For weeks, a 34-year-old wife and mother of three posted TikTok videos about her life, her family, and her rapidly declining mental health. Earlier this week, police said she killed nearly her entire family before turning the gun on herself. Emily Long, 34, Ryan Long, 48, and their two oldest children, Parker, 8, and Ryan, 6, were found shot to death inside their home in Madbury, New Hampshire, on Monday, Aug. 18, according to the state Attorney General’s Office. The couple's 3-year-old son was not harmed. Investigators say Emily killed them all before turning the gun on herself. As dete…
Hartford, CT
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4 Family Members, Including 2 Children, Killed in Hartford Fire
A Connecticut family is enduring an unimaginable loss after four relatives died in an early morning Hartford house fire, authorities said. Hartford firefighters were called to a home on Shultas Place around 2:36 a.m. Monday. When crews arrived, the house was already engulfed in flames, officials said. According to Hartford Fire Department Chief Rodney Barco confirmed the number of people killed and said three others were also taken to an area hospital for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries. A firefighter also suffered minor injuries after slipping and falling inside the burni…
Wolcott, CT
Breaking News
Wolcott Fatal Triple Shooting Ruled Self-Defense, Police Do Not Expect To File Charges
Police say the man who shot and killed a 59-year-old who had killed his estranged wife and their son was acting in self-defense. The Thursday, July 31, announcement marks the end of a saga that began at a Bound Line Road home in Wolcott on March 27, when officers received a 911 call about a shooting. Officers arrived to find the bodies of Michelle Cote, 55, of Colchester; her estranged husband, David Cote, 59, of Wolcott; and their son, David Cote Jr., 34, also of Colchester. The only survivor was Richard King, a friend of David Jr. He told police that he, David Jr., and Michelle ha…
Stoughton, MA
Obituaries
Community Rallies Around Stoughton Brothers Who Drowned In Fishing Accident Off RI Coast
Two brothers from Stoughton have died after falling into the water while fishing in Little Compton in Rhode Island. Officials say the pair had been fishing from rocks near Warren’s Point when one of them slipped and the other jumped in to try to help, according to WPRI. Now the community is coming together to help their family. Crews spent hours searching the waters over the weekend. After a full day of searching on Saturday, July 11, the effort resumed Sunday with help from the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management. Their bodies were found near where they had last been …
Manassas, VA
Breaking News
Possible Murder-Suicide Under Investigation After 4 Found Dead In Manassas Park Apartment: PD
A man, woman, and two young children were found shot to death inside a Virginia apartment, and police are investigating the case as a possible murder-suicide, officials say The victims have been identified as Santosh Pariyar, 38, Anju Shrestha, 36, a 2-year-old boy, and an 8-year-old girl, the Manassas Park Police Department announced on Friday, June 6. At 10:40 p.m. on Thursday, June 5, officers were called to the 9400 block of Lanae Lane for a welfare check after the homeowner requested help checking on his tenants. When officers entered the downstairs apartment, they found all four peop…
Hamilton Township, NJ
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Murder-Suicide: Man Shoots Woman, Her 10-Year-Old Daughter In Hamilton Twp: Prosecutor
A man in Hamilton Township fatally shot a woman and her 10-year-old daughter before shooting himself Thursday morning, June 5, authorities said. At 4 a.m., Hamilton police responded to a 911 call from a residence at the 200 block of Henry Street, Mercer County Prosecutor Janetta Marbrey said. Upon arrival, they discovered an adult man and woman and a 10-year-old suffering from gunshot wounds, Marbrey said. All three were pronounced dead at the scene, Marbrey said. An investigation revealed the man shot his girlfriend and her 10-year-old daughter before shooting himself, Marbrey said.&…
National Interest
Sandy Hook Woman, 20, Killed By Train Was Trying To Save Young Boy, Sister Says
Just months after losing her mother and step-father, a 20-year-old Maryland woman has died in what her family says what was an act of heroism. Summer Giffin, of Sandy Hook, was trying to save a boy from being hit by a train Tuesday night, May 6 but was hit herself, her family tells Daily Voice. The tragic accident, which left one other person dead, happened around 8:18 p.m., when emergency crews were called to the CSX rail bridge near the Maryland-West Virginia border, just outside Harpers Ferry National Historical Park, as previously reported by Daily Voice. As of press time, more th…
Ridgewood, NJ
Your Community
Meet Kelsey Grammer In Ridgewood: Here’s Where, When
Bergen County, the doctor is in. Kelsey Grammer, who won numerous Emmys for portraying Dr. Frasier Crane for 20 years on “Cheers” and “Frasier” is opening up about a dark family tragedy. Grammer is signing copies of his new book “Karen” A Brother Remembers,” at Bookends in Ridgewood on Tuesday, May 6 at 6 p.m. Karen Grammer was just 18 years old when she was raped and murdered. In the book, Grammer discusses their life together, mourning for loss and how he worked to heal from her loss. His sister had moved to Colorado Springs where she was subsequently kidnapped by several men, who rap…
National Interest
Spirit Of Slain Branford Boy Believed Beaten By Dad Will Live On
A GoFundMe has been launched to help lay 12-year-old Anthony P. Esposito to rest. The boy was tragically beaten to death with a baseball bat, allegedly by his own father, in Branford, CT, on Thursday, May 1, police said. Anthony Andrew Esposito Jr. Branford Police Department The fundraiser, created by Carolyn Bast, says: “It is with broken hearts that we share the sudden and tragic passing of my sweet and loving nephew, Anthony P Esposito, a bright and loving 12-year-old boy who touched the lives of everyone who knew him.” The boy’s father, Anthony Andrew Esposito Jr., 52, was …
National Interest
Dad Murders Mom Before Plummeting To Death From Kingston Bridge, Orphaning 2 Kids: Cops
A Hudson Valley father murdered his wife before jumping to his death from a bridge, orphaning their two toddlers, police said. Emergency crews in Ulster County were called to the Kingston-Rhinecliff Bridge for a report of a jumper at around noon Wednesday, April 23. A short time later, investigators located the body of Caleb Smith, 45, of Kingston. When officers went to his Fair Street residence to notify his family, they found his wife, 37-year-old Kaleigh Smith, dead from stab wounds, police said. Detectives concluded that Smith stabbed his wife to death before taking his own life, po…
Millville, NJ
Obituaries
Support Swells After Two Sisters Killed In Millville Fire
Valery Mariana Cardona Gómez, 13 and her 11-year-old sister Gissel Samanta Cardona Gómez, were killed in a massive fire in Millville that began on the evening of Wednesday, April 9, according to a fundraiser set up to support the family. The fire began in the 300 block of South 4th Street by Railroad Avenue, Mayor Benjamin Romanik said in a statement. By the time firefighters arrived, two houses were already engulfed in flames, Romanik said. "I never thought I would have to go through a moment like this, but unfortunately, this comes without warning," Jhon Rodriguez, the girl's father …
Annapolis, MD
Obituaries
Father Of Six Killed In Annapolis Bus Stop Shooting Was 'Loving, Full Of Life'
A father of six who was gunned down while standing near a bus stop in Annapolis is being remembered by loved ones as a kind, devoted dad whose life was stolen too soon. John Emery Simms Jr., also known as "Yahya,' was fatally shot in the 1700 block of Forest Drive around 2:50 p.m. on Wednesday, March 19, according to the Annapolis Police Department. A juvenile was also injured in the shooting. Simms’ wife and mother of his children, Taneisha Simms, has since launched a GoFundMe to help cover funeral costs and provide support to their grieving family. “John had so much life ahead, so…
Toms River, NJ
Breaking News
Toms River Wife Believed Strangled By Husband Leaves Four Young Children Behind, Campaign Says
Cheyanne Juarez was a 30-year-old South Toms River mother with four young children, those who knew her said. Last week, she was strangled with a belt at the hands of her 38-year-old husband, Gustavo Juarez-Perez, Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley Billhimer said. Cheyanne's death has spread shock and sadness through the community as she leaves behind four young children, loved ones say. "Cheyanne was one of the kindest, most caring, hardworking, and funniest women we had the privilege of knowing and loving," Rosaura Roustand, who is organizing a fundraiser for Juarez's children, wro…
Greencastle, PA
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Child Calls 911 After PA Mom Shot Dead By BF In Basement: DA
A child called 911 after their mother was shot inside their Rostraver Township home, and the woman’s boyfriend has been charged with homicide. The case against Robert Chaplin will proceed to trial, a magisterial judge ruled on Tuesday, March 11, following a brief preliminary hearing. Rostraver Township Police and county detectives responded to the 900 block of Route 136 just before 11 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 5, after the child’s emergency call reported a shooting. Officers arrived to find Chaplin, 34, standing in the driveway. Inside, they discovered Estela Rivera Vasquez, 35, lying on th…
National Interest
Dad Killed, Son Critically Injured On Ground In Philadelphia Plane Crash
A 37-year-old father who was killed when a medical jet crashed into a busy Northeast Philadelphia street has been identified as Steven Dreuitt, police announced. Family Seeks Support For Steven’s Funeral Steven Dreuitt’s family is raising funds to cover funeral expenses and provide support for his loved ones as they cope with his tragic death. Organized by his god-sister, Shakirah Hill, the GoFundMe campaign aims to ease the financial burden on his mother and sister who are managing day-to-day needs while planning his homegoing service. The family shared their deep gratitude for the co…
Chambersburg, PA
Breaking News
Triple Murder-Suicide: Preschooler, Toddler, Mom Killed By PA Dad Before Turning Gun On Self
Two young children and their parents were found dead in their Westmoreland County home in an apparent murder-suicide, authorities announced. Paul Swarner, 35, his wife Karen (Powers) Swarner, 32, and their two children, Evelyn, 5, and Connor, 1, were discovered in the same room at their home on 140 Keck Lane in Hempfield Township late Thursday night, Jan. 23, Pennsylvania State Police said. Karen’s father found the bodies after becoming concerned when he couldn’t reach her for over 24 hours. He called 911 at approximately 11:30 p.m., and responding officers recovered a Ruger .22 handgun, …
Cornwall-Mount Gretna, PA
Breaking News
Mount Gretna Woman Killed, After 4 Shot By Friend's Stepson In West Virginia: Police
A Pennsylvania woman and her aunt were killed, and her husband and uncle critically injured, in a shocking shooting spree carried out by her stepson in Grantsville, West Virginia, state police said. Now, the family is asking for help to cover funeral expenses through a GoFundMe campaign. Jo Dee Louise Tribioli, 51, was known for her warm smile, love of animals, and devotion to her family. But her life was tragically cut short on Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024, when she was fatally shot alongside her aunt, 71-year-old Carole Heagy of Mount Gretna, Pennsylvania, in a senseless act of violence. Jo …
Norristown, PA
Breaking News
State Employee Stole $130K From Former Norristown Hospital Resident Who Killed Her Sons: DA
A Philadelphia woman stole over $130,000 from a former Norristown State Hospital resident who was convicted of murdering her two young sons, using the funds for personal expenses, including a Puerto Rico vacation, officials announced on Monday, Dec. 23. Bridget Nicole Compton, 51, is accused of stealing $132,480.01 from the TD Ameritrade account of Trinh Nguyen, a former Norristown State Hospital resident, officials in Bucks County, PA said. Nguyen is currently serving two life sentences for fatally shooting her sons, 13-year-old Jeffrey “JT” Tini and 9-year-old Nelson Tini, in their Upper M…
Yonkers, NY
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Officer, Teacher Found Dead After Murder-Suicide At Yonkers Home
Authorities are investigating after a retired police officer shot his wife several times before turning the gun on himself at a Westchester residence while their children were home. New, updated report - Eastchester School District Mourns 'Exceptional' Teacher, Mother After Murder-Suicide The murder-suicide was discovered just after 7 a.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 16, when an unconscious person was found at a house at 142 Chittenden Ave. in Yonkers, according to Yonkers Police Detective Sergeant Frank DiDomizio. Arriving officers found a dead man with a gunshot wound t…
Harrisburg, PA
Breaking News
PA Son Kills 92-Year-Old Dad In Murder-Suicide: Coroner
A 92-year-old dad was killed by his son and namesake in what officials are calling murder-suicide, the Mercer County Coroner’s office told Daily Voice on Monday, Oct. 7. David E. Frew, 92, of West Salem Township, was shot in the head by his son, David C. Frew, 51, of Sharpsville on Sunday, Oct. 6. First responders were called to the scene in Mercer County around 5:30 p.m. that night. The elder David Frew was pronounced dead at the scene by Chief Deputy Coroner Robert L. Snyder. His cause of death was determined to be a gunshot wound to the head in a man…
Bowie, MD
Obituaries
Family Dealt Fresh Blow Following Fatal Shooting Of Bowie Father
A Maryland family is reeling once again after losing another loved one to violence, this time in Prince George's County. Bowie resident Jakel Stone, 34, leaves behind a teen son after he was shot to death in Landover over the holiday weekend. According to the Prince George's County Police Department, officers were called on Saturday, Aug. 31, where they found Stone in the 6900 block of Hawthorne Street suffering from gunshot wounds in a parking lot. He was rushed to an area hospital, where he later died, leaving his family asking questions as they grapple with their latest tragedy. Stone …
North Andover, MA
Breaking News
Murder-Suicide: Mom, Baby Boy ID'd As Victims In North Andover Slayings, DA Says
Police believe the 35-year-old woman who was found dead at a North Andover home this week fatally stabbed her 9-month-old son before turning the knife on herself. Jennifer T. Paez and her son Valentino Paez were found on Monday, Aug. 19, at the Turnpike Street home just after 5:15 p.m., the Essex County District Attorney's Office said. Jennifer was dead when officers arrived, but Valentino clung to life for more than an hour before dying from his injuries at Lawrence General Hospital at 6:30 p.m. Evidence at the scene revealed that Jennifer stabbed Valentino and then hersel…
Westminster, MD
Breaking News
Father Dead, 7-Year-Old Son Injured In Maryland Construction Zone Crash: State Police
A 41-year-old father was killed, and his son suffered injuries in a crash in Carroll County on Friday night, according to Maryland State Police. Hampstead resident Geoffrey Brittingham has been identified by investigators as the person killed in a construction zone crash that also left his 7-year-old son injured. Police say that Brittingham was traveling north on Emory Road at Cedarhurst Road shortly before 11:30 p.m. on Friday, May 30 in Finksburg. Investigators believe he failed to stop for a closed construction zone at the North Branch Patapsco River bridge replacement projec…
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