Parole has been denied for a Brockton man who was convicted of killing both of his parents and his sister. The Plymouth County District Attorney’s Office says that on October 9, 1993, then 15 year-old Gerard McCra, now known as Kuluwn Asar, argued with both of his parents. Later that day he shot his mother, […]
A sentence was handed down earlier today for Emanuel Lopes a man convicted of killing Weymouth Police Sgt. Michael Chesna and bystander Vera Adams in February of the 2018. Norfolk County Assistant District Attorney Greg Connor said that the killings were unnecessary as there was no threat to Lopes, especially from 77-year-old Vera Adams. However, Lopes’ attorney, Larry Tipton argued […]
An arrest has been made in connection with a 2023 murder of a Quincy man. The Plymouth County District Attorney’s Office says that shortly before 10:30 p.m. on February 26, 2023, a Brockton Police officer on routine patrol heard a gunshot in the area of North Main St. and Spring St. Officers arrived at 54 […]
A suspect being sought for the death of a Whitman woman has been re-arrested in Kenya after previously escaping custody in that country. The Directorate of Criminal Investigations says that 41-year-old Kevin Kangethe was taken into custody last night following a “scrupulous intelligence-led operation.” Margaret Mbitu, who was 31-years-old at the time, was last seen […]
A Brockton woman has been sentenced to life in prison for the murder of her two sons. The Plymouth County District Attorney’s Office says that 48-year-old Latarsha Sanders received her sentence of two Mandatory Life Terms Without the Possibility of Parole following her conviction Tuesday for the murders of eight-year-old Edson Brito and five-year-old La’son […]
A not guilty plea was entered Thursday by a Mattapan man facing a murder charge. The Plymouth County District Attorney’s Office says that 41-year-old Akil Jackson pleaded not guilty in Brockton District Court to two counts of Possession of a Large Capacity Firearm, and one count each of Firearm Violation with Two Prior Violent/Drug Crimes, […]
An indictment has been handed down for a Middleborough man accused in the murder of his parents. The Plymouth County District Attorney’s Office says that on Friday a Plymouth County grand jury indicted 21-year-old Ryan True on two counts of Murder. The charges stem from an incident that occurred on December 10 when Middleborough Police […]