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N.H. Cold Case from 2003 Takes Shocking Turn: Son Charged with Father’s Murder After Two Decades

Milford, New Hampshire — A new development in a long-unsolved murder case has led to the arrest of a man in connection with his father’s death nearly two decades ago. Douglas Herlihy, 39, was apprehended in Saugus, Massachusetts, on Tuesday after New Hampshire authorities issued a warrant for his arrest on charges of second-degree murder. The victim, Paul Herlihy, was discovered dead at his home in Milford during a welfare check on Aug. 27, 2003. …

Cold Case Reopened: Man Charged with Father’s Murder After 20-Year Investigative Breakthrough

Saugus, Massachusetts — A man was arrested Tuesday and charged with the second-degree murder of his father, a case that remained unresolved for over two decades. Douglas Herlihy, 39, is accused of killing 50-year-old Paul Herlihy in August 2003, according to the New Hampshire Attorney General’s office. Herlihy was apprehended in Saugus and is currently being held without bail. He faces extradition to New Hampshire, where he is expected to be arraigned in Essex County …

Joshua Hitchcock Claims Self-Defense in Father’s Fatal Shooting During Court Testimony

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. — During a recent court session, Joshua Hitchcock recounted the harrowing circumstances leading to the fatal confrontation with his father, asserting that the act was one of self-defense. The emotional testimony added a haunting layer to the proceedings, shedding light on the tragic incident that has deeply affected both families involved. Hitchcock described a series of escalating altercations between him and his father prior to the incident. He testified that moments before …

Nearly Seven Years Later: Gardaí Submit Extensive Murder File in Shocking Cork Machete Attack That Claimed Father’s Life

Cork, Ireland — Nearly seven years after the brutal machete killing of Mikolaj Wilk, a 35-year-old father of two, a comprehensive file has been submitted to the Director of Public Prosecutions by local authorities. Wilk was attacked in front of his family at their residence in Ballincollig on June 10, 2018, in a violent home invasion that shocked the community. Wilk, known as Nick and a Polish national, was assaulted by a group of up …

"Ravi Gulati Explodes: A Father’s Fury Ignites Tense Face-Off with Ross Marshall in EastEnders!"

London, England – Tensions escalate in the latest episodes of EastEnders as Ravi Gulati becomes embroiled in a heated conflict with Ross Marshall, driven by the troubling choices of their teenage children. The drama intensifies as personal stakes rise, pushing both fathers toward a showdown that could have dire consequences. Ravi, portrayed by Aaron Thiara, has been fiercely protective of his daughter, Avani Nandra-Hart, played by Aaliyah James. Recent events at a police station have …

Decades-Old Mystery Unravels: Son Confronts Father’s Conviction in Long-Unsolved Murder of Selonia Reed

Hammond, LA — Decades of enigma and heartbreak surrounded a small Louisiana town following the brutal murder of 26-year-old Selonia Reed. The case, which remained unsolved for over 30 years, was finally revitalized with new evidence, leading to the arrest of her husband, Reginald Reed Sr., and an accomplice in a complex tale of betrayal, insurance fraud, and murder. On a summer night in 1987, Selonia Reed disappeared after reportedly leaving her home to meet …

Deportation Struggle Intensifies: New Zealand Father’s Plea Overturned Amid Domestic Violence History

Brisbane, Australia — In a decision that highlights the ongoing debate over immigration and deportation laws, Kyle Walters, a New Zealand national living in Australia, recently challenged the Australian government’s decision to deport him. Since moving to Australia in 2015, Walters has faced multiple convictions, primarily for domestic violence. The Australian Administrative Review Tribunal reviewed Walters’ case after he applied to reverse a mandatory deportation order issued in January. His history of domestic violence, which …

Son Pleads Not Guilty to Murder After Alleged Attack Leads to Father’s Death

London, UK – A London man faces trial for the alleged murder of his 68-year-old father, who succumbed to severe injuries following an incident in December. The victim, Larry Chaters, was hospitalized with life-threatening injuries, including four broken ribs and a collapsed lung, after reportedly falling down the stairs at his residence on December 27. Emergency services were dispatched to the Chaters home where they found Larry in a critical condition. He was immediately taken …

Beaufort County Father’s Tragic Death in a Mistaken Identity Shooting Garners Renewed Appeal for Witnesses

Burton, SC – It has been three years since the quiet community of Burton was rocked by the tragic death of Malcolm Donaldson, a 52-year-old father of three. On March 23, 2022, Donaldson was fatally shot in what local authorities believe was a tragic case of mistaken identity. The Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office continues its search for the perpetrators, urging witnesses and individuals with knowledge of the incident to come forward. Donaldson had been visiting …

San Antonio Daughter Seeks Justice After Father’s Tragic Homicide, Suspect in Custody

San Antonio, Texas — Nearly a month has elapsed since the tragic death of Donald Weynandt, an incident that continues to haunt his daughter, Katrina Mercado. Struggling with grief and disbelief, Mercado finds herself confounded by the loss of her father, who was reportedly murdered at his own residence. The Bexar County Medical Examiner’s Office has stated that Weynandt succumbed to a sharp force injury to the neck, an assault that led authorities to rule …