Red Sox Announcer Dies in One-Car Crash
STURBRIDGE — A 59-year-old Holland man died in a one-car crash on Holland Road this afternoon, according to Worcester District Attorney Joseph D. Early Jr. Carleton Beane, the public address announcer at Fenway Park, was pronounced dead at Harrington Hospital in Southbridge a short time after the crash. Golfers from nearby Hemlock Ridge Golf Course called […]
Rhode Island Pair Arraigned on Murder Charges
WESTBOROUGH — Two Rhode Island residents are being held without bail after being arraigned today in Westborough District Court for murder in the death of a 19-year-old Worcester man, according to Worcester County District Attorney Joseph D. Early Jr. Lara Cori, 22, and James Howze, 19, both of 37 Harvard Ave., Providence, RI, are charged with […]
Woman Murdered in Shrewsbury; Husband Held
SHREWSBURY – An elderly woman was killed today in her home at 32 F Shrewsbury Green and her elderly husband was arrested and charged with murder, according to Worcester District Attorney Joseph D. Early Jr. Yuee Zhou was pronounced dead shortly after 4:30 p.m. by emergency medical technicians. She was found on the floor of a […]
Found Body Presumed to be Missing Worcester Man
WORCESTER — Police discovered the body presumed to be that of a 19-year-old Worcester man today in Providence, R.I., not far from the apartment of the two suspects charged in his disappearance, according Worcester County District Attorney Joseph D. Early Jr. It is believed that Joseph P. Webster of 104 Brattle St., Worcester, reported missing by […]
Two Arrested in Case of Missing Worcester Man
NORTHBOROUGH — Two people have been arrested in connection with the disappearance of a Worcester man, according to Worcester County District Attorney Joseph D. Early Jr. James Howze, 19, of 37 Harvard Avenue, Providence, R.I. and Lara Corey, 22, of 27 Boston Turnpike Road, Westborough were arrested in Colonie, N.Y. last night on fugitive from justice […]
Third Suspect Charged in 1994 Murder
WORCESTER — Convicted drug dealer Matteo Trotto was arraigned this afternoon in Worcester Superior Court for the 1994 murder of Kevin Harkins, according to Worcester County District Attorney Joseph D. Early Jr. Mr. Trotto, 46, who is serving a sentence in Norfolk State Prison, is the third suspect charged with the murder of Mr. Harkins. Mr. […]
Three Men Charged in Fitchburg Murder
FITCHBURG — A father and son were held on $500,000 cash bail today after being charged with the murder of a California man whose body was found Aug. 19 in a sand pit near Fitchburg Airport, according to Worcester County District Attorney Joseph D. Early Jr. Reinaldo Andino-Colon, 53, and Reinaldo Andino-Benitez, 23, both of 174 […]
Fredette Held Without Bail in 1994 Murder
WORCESTER — John R. Fredette of Saco, Maine, was ordered held without bail today after pleading not guilty to murder in the 1994 slaying of Kevin Harkins, according to Worcester County District Attorney Joseph D. Early Jr. Mr. Fredette, 49, is the second suspect to be arraigned before Superior Court Judge Janet Kenton-Walker for the murder […]
Two Held in 1994 Murder
WORCESTER — Two men are in custody in the murder of Kevin Harkins who was last seen on Feb. 15, 1994 when he was called away from a Chandler Street bar, according to Worcester County District Attorney Joseph D. Early Jr. Elias Samia, 45, of 78 Arlington St., is being held without bail after being arraigned […]
Douglas Man Arraigned in Wife’s Death
UXBRIDGE — The death of Lisa A. Stilkey was “a tragic case of domestic violence,” Worcester County District Attorney Joseph D. Early Jr. said today in a press conference at Uxbridge District Court. Mrs. Stilkey, 44, was found outside the home she shared with her husband at 38 Gilboa St., Douglas, early Friday morning, having plunged […]