Josh Lanier

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Josh Lanier started his reporting career in high school for his local newspaper. Many — many — years later, he’s still chasing leads for compelling stories. During his time writing for newspapers, magazines, and online publications, he’s covered everything from murderers to mommy bloggers, but his most interesting story is always the next one.


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Stamford, CT
Breaking News
Parents Who Buried Toddler In Stamford Park Get Harsher Prison Sentences In Shocking Abuse Case Parents Who Buried Toddler In Stamford Park Get Harsher Prison Sentences In Shocking Abuse Case
Parents Who Buried Toddler In Stamford Park Get Harsher Prison Sentences In Shocking Abuse Case The Connecticut parents of a 2-year-old boy whose body was found in a trash bag and buried in a shallow grave at a Stamford park have been sentenced to prison in a case prosecutors called one of the worst they've ever seen. Iris Rivera-Santos, 32, and Edgar Ismalej-Gomez, 28, both of Stamford, were sentenced Tuesday, April 21, in connection with the 2023 death of 2-year-old Liam Rivera. Both had pleaded guilty to multiple charges, including risk of injury to a minor, intentional cruelty to a person, tampering with evidence, and conspiracy, prosecutors said. Neither was charged with murder b…

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by Josh Lanier
Stamford, CT
Your Community
$75M Stamford Estate Built For American Publishing Family Is Most Expensive CT Home On Market $75M Stamford Estate Built For American Publishing Family Is Most Expensive CT Home On Market
$75M Stamford Estate Built For American Publishing Family Is Most Expensive CT Home On Market A massive estate stretching across two states is turning heads with its size, history, and price. The Stamford property known as Hillandale, which spans more than 268 acres in Connecticut and Pound Ridge, New York, recently went back on the market for an eye-watering $75 million. It's the most expensive home on the market in Connecticut, according to Zillow.  The Hillandale estate in Stamford stretches across 268 acres in Connecticut and Pound Ridge, New York. Zillow Once owned by the Sulzberger family, who've controlled The New York Times for more than 100 years, the estate of…

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by Josh Lanier
Hartford, CT
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Hartford Man Charged In Deadly 2025 Shooting At Popular Social Club Hartford Man Charged In Deadly 2025 Shooting At Popular Social Club
Hartford Man Charged In Deadly 2025 Shooting At Popular Social Club A 20-year-old Connecticut man has been arrested and charged with the fatal shooting at a popular nightclub last year, authorities said.  Jayshawn Johnson was arrested following a months-long investigation into the death of 20-year-old Isaiah Ahkeen-Molina, who was shot at the People's Ballroom social club in Hartford, police said.  Hartford police rushed to the 3000 block of Main Street club around 11:50 p.m. September 27 to find Ahkeen-Molina bleeding out. Responders rushed him to a nearby hospital, where he succumbed to his wounds.  Police said evidence pointed t…

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by Josh Lanier
Framingham, MA
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Ex-Mass Doctor Accused Of Serial Sex Assaults Hit With 81 New Charges In Expanding Case Ex-Mass Doctor Accused Of Serial Sex Assaults Hit With 81 New Charges In Expanding Case
Ex-Mass Doctor Accused Of Serial Sex Assaults Hit With 81 New Charges In Expanding Case A former Massachusetts doctor already accused of sexually assaulting or raping more than a dozen patients now faces more than 80 new charges after prosecutors say they've uncovered a sweeping pattern of abuse.  Suffolk County District Attorney Kevin Hayden announced this week that a grand jury returned 81 new charges against Dr. Derrick Todd, a former Boston-area rheumatologist.  Todd, 52, of Wayland, is accused of crimes involving 22 victims between the ages of 17 and 56. The charges include 21 counts of rape, 59 counts of indecent assault and battery, and one count of assault wi…

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by Josh Lanier
New Haven, CT
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Man Accused Of 'Sucker-Punching' New Haven Police Officer Has Prior Incident With Cops Man Accused Of 'Sucker-Punching' New Haven Police Officer Has Prior Incident With Cops
Man Accused Of 'Sucker-Punching' New Haven Police Officer Has Prior Incident With Cops A man is accused of luring an officer into a violent attack outside a Connecticut police headquarters, authorities said. Myron Mullins, 23, is charged with assault on a police officer, disorderly conduct, and interfering with an officer after the incident on Monday, April 20, in New Haven, police said. According to police, a K-9 officer was driving into department headquarters when Mullins ran up and began banging on the hood of the vehicle. It looked like he needed help. The officer got out to assist. That is when police say Mullins turned violent. He allegedly began attacking the office…

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by Josh Lanier
Webster, MA
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Driver Accused In Webster Girl’s Death Had Drug Arrest Days Before Crash, Records Show Driver Accused In Webster Girl’s Death Had Drug Arrest Days Before Crash, Records Show
Driver Accused In Webster Girl’s Death Had Drug Arrest Days Before Crash, Records Show A driver charged in a crash that killed a 10-year-old girl had been arrested just days before the incident, according to newly released court records. Sherrie Mae Plitouke, 35, of Southbridge, is accused of crashing into and killing 10-year-old Marleigh Guevara on April 11 in Webster. She was arraigned on charges of motor vehicle homicide, negligent operation, and speeding on Tuesday, April 21.  Police said Guevara, a fourth-grade student at Park Avenue Elementary School, was struck while near the roadway on School Street. She was rushed to a Worcester hospital, where she lat…

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by Josh Lanier
Killingly-Danielson, CT
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Man Impaled By Stick At Old Furnace State Park, Airlifted To Hospital For Emergency Treatment Man Impaled By Stick At Old Furnace State Park, Airlifted To Hospital For Emergency Treatment
Man Impaled By Stick At Old Furnace State Park, Airlifted To Hospital For Emergency Treatment A man had to be airlifted from a Connecticut state park after being impaled by a stick.  The incident happened Thursday afternoon, April 21, at Old Furnace State Park in Killingly, where a stick severely injured the 49-year-old man.  South Killingly firefighters worked quickly to get the man out of the woods to an area where a helicopter could land and take him to a local hospital for treatment.  Officials have not released more details about how the injury happened or the man’s condition. Authorities are asking the public to stay away from the area while crews work to…

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by Josh Lanier
Greenwich, CT
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After Cancer Upended Their Lives, 2 Greenwich Teens Built App To Help Families Take Control After Cancer Upended Their Lives, 2 Greenwich Teens Built App To Help Families Take Control
After Cancer Upended Their Lives, 2 Greenwich Teens Built App To Help Families Take Control When Brynn Forlizzi was 17 and diagnosed with a rare form of ovarian cancer, her life was suddenly consumed by treatment schedules, medications, and doctor appointments — leaving little room for anything else. She was scared, overwhelmed, and struggling to keep up. Teddy Aaron, also 17, found himself in a similar position, not as a patient, but as a caregiver to a loved one diagnosed with cancer. He often felt he had nowhere to turn for help and was overwhelmed by the seemingly endless responsibilities. Both teenagers were facing the same struggles, just from different sides. Late last yea…

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by Josh Lanier
Windsor Locks, CT
Obituaries
‘True Hero’: Windsor Locks Dad ID'd As Man Who Drowned In Florida Saving Child ‘True Hero’: Windsor Locks Dad ID'd As Man Who Drowned In Florida Saving Child
‘True Hero’: Windsor Locks Dad ID'd As Man Who Drowned In Florida Saving Child Police in Florida have identified the Connecticut father of three who drowned earlier this month while trying to save a child caught in a rip current. Jason "Jay" Michael DeGray, 42, of Windsor Locks, died on April 14 after he was pulled under by waves at Cocoa Beach, authorities said. He was on vacation with his family. Reports say DeGray rushed into the ocean to save his son, who had been caught in a rip current and pulled into deeper water around 1 p.m. Ebony Mount, a 34-year-old Ohio woman, he did not know also dove in to help. Cocoa Beach responders and DeGray's daughter Bailey, who i…

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by Josh Lanier
Quincy, MA
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Newly Minted Millionaire: Quincy Woman Wins $4M Lottery Jackpot, Eyes New Car, Home Newly Minted Millionaire: Quincy Woman Wins $4M Lottery Jackpot, Eyes New Car, Home
Newly Minted Millionaire: Quincy Woman Wins $4M Lottery Jackpot, Eyes New Car, Home A Massachusetts woman recently claimed one of the largest lottery prizes awarded in recent months — and she already knows how she’ll spend it. Peixia Du, of Quincy, won the $4 million grand prize in the “$4,000,000 Bonus Money” game, a $10 Massachusetts State Lottery scratch-off ticket. Only one grand prize in the game remains. Du chose to take the lump-sum payment of $2.6 million before taxes rather than the annuity, which would have paid out the entire prize in 20 $200,000 annual installments. She collected her winnings on Thursday, April 17. She told lottery officials she plans to buy a…

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