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Conn. murder suspect searched ‘Does God forgive murderers' before deadly shooting: Warrant
A woman charged with killing a man in Farmington earlier this year allegedly searched online for the phrase “Does God forgive murderers?” on the morning of the fatal shooting, according to newly released court documents. Police say Cynthia Martinez, 27, shot and killed Derick Mercado-Labonte, 29, near Talcott Forest Road in March. According to court documents, that was one of...
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Supervisor arrested after woman froze to death at Conn. nursing home faced prior charges
The family of a 93-year-old woman who froze to death after wandering out of a Windsor Locks nursing home and lawmakers are calling for changes to background check and hiring policies after court records revealed one of the former employees charged in the case is facing sexual assault charges. Two former employees of Bickford Health Care Center are facing charges...
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Expert advice on how to keep your pipes from freezing in extreme cold
The cold and the snow can lead to all sorts of problems for your home. We’re talking about everything from frozen pipes to drifts blocking crucial vents. Experts say during this cold stretch, it’s a good idea to flush every toilet daily and briefly run your sinks at night. You can even keep a drip going on some faucets to...
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Permanent memorial planned in New Britain for Mimi Torres-Garcia
A permanent memorial for 11-year-old Mimi Torres-Garcia is being planned. Right now her family and the City of New Britain are working on a way to honor the girl, who authorities say was starved to death. Mimi’s mother, the mother’s former boyfriend, and the girl’s aunt are all facing charges in the case. “I think a lot of people were...
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Barges run ashore on Woodmont Beach in Milford, Conn.
Two large barges ran ashore on Woodmont Beach in Milford on Thursday and then drifted toward West Haven, where they were found on Friday morning. It happened amid strong winds and rough seas as Hurricane Melissa passes several hundred miles away. The United States Coast Guard said two 140-foot hopper barges broke free from their mooring during inclement weather, drifted...
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Expert breaks down videos of accused murderers of Jacqueline ‘Mimi' Torres-Garcia
A law enforcement expert weighed in on recently released videos involving the two people accused of murdering 11-year-old Jacqueline “Mimi” Torres-Garcia. Accused murderers Jonatan Nanita and Karla Garcia saw officers off after a noise complaint at their condo in Farmington on Dec. 29 last year. “Happy holidays,” Nanita said during a police bodycam video. “Same to you guys,” responded an...
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Growing calls to release former Afghan interpreter arrested in Connecticut
There are growing calls to release a former Afghan interpreter who was arrested by immigration agents in Connecticut. Supporters say he was doing everything right to be here legally. Now, Homeland Security reports he’s under criminal investigation. His attorney identifies him just as Zia, amid safety concerns for his family abroad. We’re told he was a former interpreter for the...
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New recordings capture search for downed small plane near Branford, Conn.
New air traffic recordings captured part of the race to rescue two people on board a small plane that crashed in Long Island Sound near Branford. The U.S. Coast Guard tells NBC Connecticut it was a 41-year-old father and his 17-year-old daughter on the plane. Among those realizing something might be wrong was a flight instructor and student flying nearby....
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Flooding leaves behind destruction, road closures and detours in Oxford, Conn.
It’s going to take a long time for Oxford to recover from the devastation from flooding. And just getting around town right now is not easy with numerous detours. Driving into Oxford a day after torrential rain fell, you can still pass through standing water on roads and see the effects of raging currents. “A stunning amount of damage....
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Changing Mortgage Fees Could Increase Costs for Buyers With Higher Credit Scores
The fees people pay to get a mortgage are changing and homebuyers with higher credit scores might end up forking over more than before.
