Rocky Hill Crash Kills Father Of Infant Son With Baby Girl On The Way: 'Our Hearts Are Broken'
A Connecticut community is in mourning after a young father of an 11-month-old boy, who had a daughter on the way, was killed in a motorcycle crash over the weekend.
Jordan Thomas Jr. was killed shortly before 4 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 30, after he was involved in a crash with a vehicle on the Silas Deane Highway in Rocky Hill, near the Exit 24 ramps for Interstate 91, police said. He died at the scene.
His loved ones created a GoFundMe to help provide for his fiancée and partner of six years, Nataliya, their infant son, and unborn daughter, who is due in December.&n…
'So Happy, So Innocent, So Small': Maryland Family Mourns Ezra Oliva-McMillan
A Maryland family is facing the unimaginable after losing one of its smallest members.
Ezra Davon Oliva-McMillan died on Thursday, Aug. 27, leaving behind a mother struggling to find the words, a father mourning his "happiest little man in the world," and a big sister who was rarely seen without him.
The Lusby family is now raising money to lay Ezra to rest as tributes pour in for a little boy remembered for a smile that came easily and a laugh that was impossible to miss.
"He was so happy, so innocent, so small," his mother, Sanaa Oliva, wrote after her son's death. "He was my everything.…
19-Year-Old Gunned Down In Trenton
Justin Farjardo Meza died after injuries from a gunshot wound in Trenton on Wednesday, Aug. 19.
At 10:44 p.m., officers responded to New Rose Street and Martin Luther King Boulevard and found Meza with a gunshot wound to the head, Trenton police said. He was taken to a nearby hospital where he died on Thursday, Aug. 20.
"Justin was only 19 years old, with his entire life ahead of him," Giselle Perez, who organized a GoFundMe, wrote. "He was an intelligent, hardworking, kind, respectful, and loving young man. Justin was always willing to hustle and work hard to help take care of hi…
'He Brought Light Into Every Room': DC Father Of Two Killed In 'Senseless Violence'
He should have been making more memories with his kids. Instead, his family is planning his funeral.
Maryland and DC loved ones are mourning Jamari Millet, a young father of two who was killed in what relatives describe as a "senseless act of violence" on Tuesday, July 28.
A GoFundMe created by his mother, Shawnice Millet, and co-organizer Markisha Moore says Jamari's death came without warning, leaving behind two young children, devastated parents, and a family now facing funeral expenses while trying to cope with an unimaginable loss.
"Jamari was a wonderful father, a loyal friend, an am…
Silver Spring Family Preparing For Milestone Birthday Now Planning Young Father's Funeral
A Maryland family is mourning a young father whose little boy is about to celebrate his second birthday without him.
John William Stacey, 28, of Silver Spring, died after a single-vehicle crash early Saturday, July 25, leaving behind his son, who, according to loved ones, was the greatest joy of his life.
"John was a loving boyfriend, a devoted father, a cherished son, and a loyal friend," organizer Julieta Quinonez wrote in a GoFundMe created to help his family following his death. "His greatest joy in life was his beautiful little boy, who is about to celebrate his second birthday."
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UConn Professor Dies Suddenly At 53
Sung Yeul Park, 53, died unexpectedly on June 30. His family said they suspect it was a heart attack.
A GoFundMe set up by Park's son, Soojin Park, had raised more than $81,000 as of Saturday, July 25. The campaign says that the suspected cause of death was a heart attack.
Born in Seoul, South Korea, Sung Yeul's decision to become an engineer led him around the world with his wife of more than 24 years, Song Suk Cho. They had their four children while he completed graduate studies at Virginia Tech and earned his Ph.D., according to his obituary.
In 2009, he joined the UConn faculty, w…
EHC Dirt Biker Killed In Crash Leaves Behind 3-Year-Old Daughter: GoFundMe
Yaseem Williams, a 21-year-old Egg Harbor City resident, was one of two dirt bike riders killed in a crash in Atlantic City on Thursday, June 25.
Williams, affectionately called "Munchie" is survived by her 3-year-old daughter Kailana, according to a GoFundMe set up to support the family.
"Munchie was so deeply loved, and her presence brought joy, laughter, and light to everyone who knew her," Nicole Penson, who organized the fundraiser said. "Watching such an innocent little girl face a loss she cannot yet comprehend has added another layer of heartbreak to an already unimaginable tra…
Prom, Graduation, Then Tragedy: Daijah Cherry Remembered After Capitol Heights Shooting
Prom photos. Graduation pictures. A diploma still fresh in her hands.
Less than two weeks later, Maryland detectives were investigating the killing of 18-year-old Daijah Cherry.
The recent H.D. Woodson High School graduate from Washington, DC, was fatally shot late Friday, June 19, outside a home in the 1400 block of Doewood Lane in Capitol Heights, according to Prince George's County Police.
Officers responded to the area at approximately 11:05 p.m. and found Cherry suffering from gunshot wounds outside the residence. She was rushed to a hospital, where she later died.
Now, as detectives…
Sixth Suspect Arrested In Fountain Park Ambush Killing Of Angel Martinez-Velez: DA
A sixth suspect has been arrested in the broad-daylight ambush that left a 25-year-old man dead on a basketball court in Allentown, authorities announced on Monday, May 4, 2026.
Jose Batista-Gabin, 23, of the Bronx, was taken into custody by U.S. Marshals over the weekend and is currently being held in a New York prison awaiting extradition to Pennsylvania, Lehigh County District Attorney Gavin Holihan said.
He is charged with criminal homicide, conspiracy to commit homicide, and tampering with evidence in connection with the June 1, 2024, killing of Angel Martinez-Velez at Fountain Park.
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Retired Corrections Officer ID'd As Victim Killed In New Windsor Neighbors' Dispute: Cops
New details have been released following a deadly neighbor dispute shooting in Orange County, including the identities of both the 57-year-old victim and the suspect, who is now charged with murder.
Larome A. Johnson, age 57, of New Windsor, was identified as the man killed in the shooting on Hawthorn Way in New Windsor on Wednesday, April 8, the Town of New Windsor Police Department said in an update on Thursday, April 9. Police have identified the suspect as Thomas J. Crews, age 47, who was arrested at the scene.
As previously reported by Daily Voice, officers responded just be…
