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Human Remains Found in Andover Identified as Missing Lawrence Man

3/23/2022 Essex District Attorney’s Office

Human remains discovered in Andover identified.

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Mattapan Man Sentenced to Life in Prison for Murdering a Lawrence Man

3/23/2022 Essex District Attorney’s Office

A jury found Justin Hollingsworth guilty of murdering Jose Perello in 2017.

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Lawrence Brothers Sentenced to Life for Child Rapes

3/10/2022 Essex District Attorney’s Office

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NH Man Convicted of Murdering Beverly Man

12/15/2021 Essex District Attorney’s Office

Bruce Gunn was sentence to life without parole.

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Magee Family Statement on 10th Anniversary of Andover Murders

12/09/2021 Essex District Attorney’s Office

Jack & Jeri Magee's children ask anyone with knowledge of the murders to come forward.

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Lowell Man Convicted of First Degree Murder in 2014 Shooting

11/22/2021 Essex District Attorney’s Office

The defendant was sentenced to life without parole.

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Lawrence Man Sentenced to Life With Parole For Methuen Murder

11/17/2021 Essex District Attorney’s Office

Remy Salazar will serve 25 years to life for the 2019 murder of a US Marine.

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Lynn Woman Pleads Guilty to Civil Rights and Assault Charges

11/09/2021 Essex District Attorney’s Office

A woman pleads guilty to charges in connection with a racial incident in Swampscott.

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Police Seek Public's Assistance in Locating Missing Woman

9/17/2021 Essex District Attorney’s Office

UPDATE: The 38-year old woman has been located!

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Somerville Man Indicted for Murder in Wrong-Way Crash

9/15/2021 Essex District Attorney’s Office

William Leger was indicted for murder in connection with a head-on collision that killed a Lynn teen.

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Lynn Man Indicted for Murder in Day After Christmas Shootings

9/15/2021 Essex District Attorney’s Office

Darwin Mejia was indicted on murder and assault charges

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DA Blodgett Releases Findings in Lynn Police Involved Shooting

9/02/2021 Essex District Attorney’s Office

Investigation into November 2020 police shooting is complete.

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Former Hockey Coach Pleads Guilty to Child Rape and Sexual Assault

8/16/2021 Essex District Attorney’s Office

Prew was sentenced to 13 to 15 years in state prison.

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Essex DA Investigating Fatal Officer-Involved Shooting in Saugus

8/15/2021 Essex District Attorney’s Office

A 38-year old woman is deceased.

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Merrimac Man Accused of Rape Ordered Held Without Bail

7/23/2021 Essex District Attorney’s Office

William S. Raia was found dangerous and ordered held without bail.