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CT Woman Killed In Maine Ski Town Remembered As 'Most Loving Girl'; Boyfriend Charged
A 23-year-old Connecticut woman fatally shot in a small Maine ski town is being remembered by her family as a caring sister who loved baking, painting, and helping others, according to an online memorial. Police have charged her boyfriend with the shooting. Makayla Rose DeSantis, of Colchester, was shot and killed Sunday, March 8, in Carrabassett Valley, Maine, where she worked at the Sugarloaf ski resort. Police charged 24-year-old Austin Doucette, a co-worker, with murder, WMTW in Maine reported. DeSantis' family said she and Doucette had been dating for more than seven years. Polic…
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Whistleblower Alexander Butterfield Dies: Revealed Nixon’s Secret Tapes During Watergate
Alexander Butterfield, the former White House aide whose testimony revealed the existence of President Richard Nixon’s secret taping system and changed the course of American history, has died. The 99-year-old Butterfield's death came on Monday, March 9, at his home in the La Jolla neighborhood of San Diego. “He had the heavy responsibility of revealing something he was sworn to secrecy on, which is the installation of the Nixon taping system,” former White House counsel John Dean said, according to The Washington Post. “He stood up and told the truth.” Butterfield is best remembered…
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Cape Cod Tragedy: Community Rallies After 2 Mass Fishermen Killed In Boat Sinking
The Massachusetts fishing community is mourning the loss of two fishermen killed when their boat sank off Cape Cod last week. Angel Luis Nieves, 37, and Truitt Holcomb Jr., 61, both of New Bedford, were aboard the scallop boat Yankee Rose about two miles off Provincetown on Thursday, March 5, when it capsized and sank, state authorities said. There were no survivors. Nieves was an engaged father of four, according to a GoFundMe created to support his family. "He loved the ocean; it was his passion," the fundraiser said. "But more than that, he loved God and his family. He worked so hard ev…
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Community Rallies For CT Mom After Teen Son's Death: 'It's Our Turn To Show Up For Her'
A Connecticut community is rallying to protect a grieving mother after her teenage son was shot and killed while standing nearby when gunfire broke out in downtown Hartford last month. Camden Siegal, 17, of West Hartford, was waiting for a rideshare with friends near PeoplesBank Arena when gunfire erupted around 1:50 a.m. Feb. 22, police said. He died two days later from his injuries. The senseless killing left his friends and loved ones distraught, especially his mother, Liz Fisher. Her friends have launched a GoFundMe campaign to help give Fisher time and support as she grieves the loss …
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CT Man, 31, Killed After Car Slams Into Retaining Wall
A 31-year-old Connecticut man was killed over the weekend in an early morning crash when his car crashed into a retaining wall, authorities said. Shahlique Payne, 31, of Manchester, crashed his 2013 Hyundai Sonata into the wall near the intersection of Elizabeth Street and North Beacon Street in Hartford shortly after 1 a.m. on Sunday, March 8, police said. He suffered critical injuries in the crash. Paramedics rushed him to an area hospital, but doctors were unable to save his life. It's unclear what caused Payne to crash, but Hartford police are investigating. …
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CT Quadruplets Mourn Loss Of One Of Their Own: Remembering Adam Blum, 36
For 36 years, it was always the four Blums: Alana, Arielle, Dan, and Adam. This week, that world shattered, and the four who had always moved through life side by side became three on Wednesday, Feb. 25, when Adam died suddenly. Adam's siblings say he was the family comedian, always ready with a joke that could send a room into gales of laughter. "Adam was known for his sense of humor, his thoughtfulness, and his deep love for his family," his family told Daily Voice. "He loved to cook and travel, and he was inquisitive, always interested in learning about technology and the world around …
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Neil Sedaka Dies After Sudden Medical Emergency: Celebrated Singer-Songwriter
Neil Sedaka, the legendary singer-songwriter behind timeless hits like "Breaking Up Is Hard to Do" and "Calendar Girl," has died. According to Variety, the 86-year-old Sedaka's death on Friday, Feb. 27, came after a sudden medical emergency “Our family is devastated by the sudden passing of our beloved husband, father and grandfather, Neil Sedaka,” his family said in a statement according to Variety. “A true rock and roll legend, an inspiration to millions, but most importantly, at least to those of us who were lucky enough to know him, an incredible human being who will be deep…
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Funeral Set For CT Teen Gunned Down As Bystander: He “Will Remain in Our Hearts Forever”
A Connecticut high school senior was waiting for a rideshare in downtown Hartford when gunfire erupted, violence that left the 17-year-old dead two days later. Now, instead of celebrating his achievements, his family is preparing to say goodbye. Camden Siegal, of West Hartford, was shot at 1:50 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 22, near PeoplesBank Arena in the 100 block of Ann Uccello Street in Hartford. Officers were already in the area when they heard gunshots, police said. He died Tuesday at an area hospital. "Camden was the sweetest soul who moved through life with kindness and intention," his o…
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CT Mom Dies Suddenly Days After Giving Birth To Daughter: 'Heartbreaking Loss'
A 34-year-old Connecticut mother of two has died just days after giving birth to her second child, her family said. She is being remembered for her compassion, kindness, and strength. Amanda Riley, of Ledyard, died on Feb. 17 at Lawrence + Memorial Hospital in New London after suffering a heart attack and seizure three days after giving birth to her daughter, Tess. She leaves behind her husband, Patrick, and their 10-year-old son, Charlie, her family said. Her father-in-law created a GoFundMe to help cover her funeral expenses and support Patrick as he navigates life as a suddenly single fa…
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Bill Mazeroski, Pirates Legend Who Hit 1960 World Series Game 7 Walk-Off, Dies At 89
Pittsburgh Pirate legend Bill Mazeroski — who clubbed one of the greatest and most famous home runs in World Series history — died at the age of 89 in Pennsylvania. The Hall of Fame second baseman who won eight Gold Glove awards during his career is best known for his Game 7 home run in the 1960 World Series when he took Ralph Terry deep in the bottom of the ninth inning to give the Pirates a 10-9 championship win over the New York Yankees. 10/13/60: Bill Mazeroski hits a dramatic walk-off home run to win the World Series for the Pirates against the Yankees in Game 7 MLB "It …
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Brazilian Church Rallies After NY Mom Killed, Teen Injured In Botched Murder-Suicide
An outpouring of support is growing for the family of a Long Island mother killed in a botched murder-suicide that left her estranged husband hospitalized and a teenage relative injured. Adriana Paulino Barbosa, 46, was fatally stabbed at a home on Granny Road in Farmingville around 8:15 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 12, as Daily Voice reported. Investigators determined her estranged husband, Marcos Marques-Leal, 57, stabbed Barbosa, injured a teenage relative inside the home, and then attempted to take his own life, according to Suffolk County Police. Marques-Leal has been charged with second-degre…
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College Hall Of Famer, CT Mom Who Documented Cancer Battle, Dies At 50
A former collegiate All-American and corporate executive died after a four-year battle with cancer, her family said. She documented her journey on YouTube to inspire others. Molly Kauffman West, of Easton, Connecticut, died Feb. 10. She was 50. She is survived by her husband of 30 years, Brian, and their son, according to her obituary. Her loved ones said she will be remembered for her determination and compassion. A native of Ithaca, New York, West grew up in Pennsylvania before returning to study at Cornell University, where she was an All-American goalkeeper on the school's field h…
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