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Widow of Shooting Victim Advocates for Deaf Community and Gun Reform

LEWISTON, Maine — Megan Vozzella cherishes the memories she made with her late husband Stephen. They met while he was living and working in the Boston area, but their relationship blossomed during a large camping trip near Bar Harbor. After 12 years together, they finally married in November 2022, only to have their happiness shattered when Stephen was tragically killed outside Schemengee’s Bar & Grille on October 25, 2023. Along with 17 others, Stephen was …

Community Outrage Over Parole Decision for Indigenous Woman’s Murderer Sparks Calls for Justice

Penticton, British Columbia – A recent decision by the Parole Board of Canada to grant day parole to the murderer of Roxanne Louie has sparked outrage and frustration among the victim’s family and the indigenous community. Laurie and Dan Wilson, speaking on behalf of the family, expressed their dismay at the lack of notification and opportunity to provide submissions and impact statements regarding Grace Robotti’s parole. Louie, an indigenous woman and the mother of Robotti’s …

Day Parole Angers Community in Penticton After Convicted Killer Receives Early Release

Penticton, British Columbia – Members of the Penticton community gathered at the courthouse to express their outrage over the recent decision by the Parole Board of Canada to grant day parole to Grace Robotti, who was convicted of murdering Indigenous woman Roxanne Louie. This decision has sparked frustration and anger within the community, as many felt blindsided by the lack of notification and opportunity to provide input on the decision. Laurie Wilson, speaking on behalf …

Triple Homicide Shocks Small Illinois Community; Suspect Identified and Deceased

Jacksonville, Illinois – A tragic incident in Cass County, Illinois has left three members of the same family dead, including two teenagers. The victims have been identified as 19-year-old Autumn Bell, 53-year-old Christina Bell, and 16-year-old Alaria Bell. The suspect in the triple homicide, identified as Ronald L. Cobren, was later found dead in Jacksonville from a suspected self-inflicted gunshot wound. According to a videotaped press release posted to Facebook by Sheriff Devron Ohrn, the …

Released Killer Moves Next Door: Shock and Outrage in Local Community as Brutal Murderer is Granted Freedom

WORKSHOP, England – The disturbing case of a convicted murderer being released from prison and moving into a bungalow near the scene of his crime has sparked outrage and concern among local residents. In 1996, Michael Bierton and his accomplice were sentenced to life in prison for the brutal murder of two sisters, Ms. Gregory and Ms. Dudhill, in Worksop, England. After serving 21 years in prison, Bierton was released on parole in 2017, only …

Community Unites in Remembrance of Haight Family One Year After Tragic Deaths

ENOCH, Utah— Dozens of community members gathered at Enoch Elementary School to honor the Haight family one year after the tragic events that claimed their lives. The “Celebration of Life, Memorial Event” was organized in just three days by friends and neighbors of Tausha Haight, in remembrance of Tausha, her mother, Gail Earl, and her five children: Macie, Briley, Ammon, Sienna, and Gavin, who were all victims of a domestic shooting carried out by Tausha’s …

Triple Homicide Shakes Cass County Community

ASHLAND, Ill. – Cass County authorities have reported that there is no further risk to the public after investigating multiple deaths in the area. The three people who were killed on Thursday were all members of the same family, according to the Cass County Sheriff’s Office. The victims have been identified as 19-year-old Autumn Bell, 53-year-old Christina Bell, and 16-year-old Alaria Bell. A man was also found at the home on Philadelphia Road with life-threatening …

Community Mourns 2-Year-Old Allegedly Murdered by Mother’s Boyfriend

McConnellsburg, Pennsylvania – A solemn gathering took place on the lawn outside the Fulton County Courthouse on Saturday evening, as family, friends, and members of the community came together to honor the life of a 2-year-old boy who was allegedly murdered by his mother’s boyfriend in Venango County. The candlelight vigil provided an opportunity for the community to mourn the tragic loss of the young boy and offer support to his grieving family. Heartfelt tributes …

Mass Shooting Leaves Deaf Community in Pain and Unity

LEWISTON, Maine – This holiday season has been a difficult one for Liz Seal and her four children. In October 2023, her husband Josh was one of 18 people killed in a mass shooting in Lewiston, Maine. More than two months since the tragedy, Seal, who is deaf, shared that she, her family, and her friends are still grappling with the pain. Despite the ongoing struggle, Seal and others in the community have come together …

Survivor and Grandfather of Michigan Explosion Get Support from Community Funds

MONTICELLO, Arkansas – A tragic explosion in Northfield Township, Michigan, took the lives of four members of a Monticello family on December 30. The blast claimed the lives of a father, mother, and two older siblings while leaving a teenager and his grandfather as the lone survivors, according to police reports. The devastating incident has left the community in shock, prompting the establishment of funds to support the surviving family members. The blast also drew …