Framingham Woman Killed By Former NFL Player ID'd: Police
Authorities have identified the 29-year-old Massachusetts native as the woman who police say was killed by a former NFL linebacker.
Gabriella Perpetuo, 29, of Framingham, Massachusetts, was found dead inside her home in Hamilton County, Tennessee, last week, officials said. Her boyfriend, former linebacker Darron Lee, 31, was arrested and charged with first-degree murder and tampering with evidence, the Hamilton County Sheriff's Office said.
Deputies were called to Perpetuo's home Thursday afternoon, Feb. 5, where they found her unresponsive. They attempted CPR, but responders could n…
Garfield Mom, Newborn Son Die Days Apart; $16K Raised To Help Grieving Family
Support is on the rise for the family of a New Jersey woman who died days after her newborn son, according to a GoFundMe created for the family.
Tiana Vega, whose Facebook page shows she is from Garfield, delivered Baby Asani Xavier on Feb. 2, organizer Danielle Thomas said. Thomas said that Baby Asani “was born sleeping. Following the delivery, Tiana was admitted to the intensive care unit due to sepsis, according to the fundraiser.
“She fought with incredible strength and courage, but her body was tired,” Thomas wrote. “Surrounded by love, Tiana gained her angel…
Support Swells For Family Of Man Killed In Shirley Hit-Run That Seriously Injured Brother
Friends, coworkers, and neighbors are coming together to support the family of a Long Island man killed in a hit-and-run crash — and his brother, who remains in critical condition.
Edgar Mejia, 31, of Mastic Beach, was pronounced dead at the scene after he and his brother, Omar, were struck by a passing vehicle along William Floyd Parkway in Shirley while changing a flat tire Thursday evening, Jan. 29, as Daily Voice reported.
Omar was rushed to Stony Brook University Hospital, where he remains in critical condition.
Investigators later arrested Jonathan Shaver, 51, of Rocky Point, and cha…
Bristol Dad Who Could 'Fix Anything' Dies Unexpectedly, Leaving Behind Wife and 3 Kids
A Connecticut father of three who died suddenly is being remembered for his commitment to family and his ability to fix anything. Now, his community is rallying around his loved ones as they grieve an overwhelming loss.
Vinnie Ojeda, 45, died unexpectedly at his Bristol home on Monday, Jan. 26, leaving behind his beloved wife, Sheena, and their three children, Brianna, Lily, and Julian, "his pride and joy," his obituary said. His family did not release a cause of death.
The Camden, New Jersey, native could often be "found working on a project around the house, tinkering in his shed, w…
Mass Woman Suffers Major Injuries When Stolen Car Jumps Cambridge Curb; Friends Step Up To Help
A Massachusetts woman, 23, who was excited to start her new life, is lying in a hospital bed with dozens of serious, potentially life-altering injuries after a man in a stolen car crashed into her as she walked along a sidewalk, police said. Now, her friends are working to get her the help she needs.
Olivia “Liv” Zerwas, a recent graduate of Emmanuel College, was walking to get coffee earlier this month in Cambridge when a stolen vehicle jumped a curb and crashed into her, pinning her against a building. She suffered a traumatic brain injury, broken legs, broken feet, eight fractured vertebr…
Neptune Native's Dream Of Raising Kids In NJ Ends In Heartbreak After Son's Sudden Death
A family that once dreamed of raising their children in New Jersey is now returning under heartbreaking circumstances, preparing to lay their 8-year-old son to rest after his sudden death.
Malachi James Nakamura, 8, of Eagle Mountain, Utah, died unexpectedly on Tuesday, Jan. 20, after a brief illness, according to an obituary published by Anderson Mortuary. The family said they plan to relocate to New Jersey so Malachi can be laid to rest beside his grandfather and uncle.
According to a GoFundMe, which had raised nearly $30,000 as of press time, the move comes during an especially difficult…
