‘Profound Loss’: College Soccer Player Killed In Boston Boat Crash Remembered As Gifted Student ‘Profound Loss’: College Soccer Player Killed In Boston Boat Crash Remembered As Gifted Student
‘Profound Loss’: College Soccer Player Killed In Boston Boat Crash Remembered As Gifted Student A former New York college soccer player and Massachusetts native killed in a Boston Harbor boat crash is being remembered as a devoted friend with a bright future ahead of her. Elizabeth “Lizzie” Dankert, 24, of Andover, was critically injured around 11:20 p.m. Wednesday, May 13, when the boat she was riding in crashed into a pier near Logan Airport, throwing her and three others onto the rocky shoreline, authorities said. Paramedics rushed Dankert to Massachusetts General Hospital, where she died early Thursday morning. Two 23-year-old women and the 40-year-old boat owner were injured in t…
RI Carpenter, Father Remembered For ‘Golden Heart’ After Fatal Connecticut Crash RI Carpenter, Father Remembered For ‘Golden Heart’ After Fatal Connecticut Crash
RI Carpenter, Father Remembered For ‘Golden Heart’ After Fatal Connecticut Crash A Rhode Island father, craftsman, and outdoor adventurer is being remembered for his “golden heart” after he died in a crash that sent his pickup truck into a Connecticut home earlier this month. Friends and family are now rallying around the fiancée and the young daughter he left behind. Matthew James Sherman, 42, of Foster, Rhode Island, died May 6 after investigators said he lost control of his truck in Killingly. Connecticut State Police said Sherman was driving a 2023 GMC Sierra on Hartford Pike when he misjudged a curve. The truck went off the road, hit multiple mailboxes and a street …
CT Photographer Remembered For Life Of Adventure After Fatal Fall From Boat CT Photographer Remembered For Life Of Adventure After Fatal Fall From Boat
CT Photographer Remembered For Life Of Adventure After Fatal Fall From Boat A Connecticut man who fell off his boat and died in Stamford Harbor was an award-winning photographer known for his quick wit, keen eye, and wanderlust, his family said. Frederick "Rick" Bannerot IV, of Norwalk, died after he fell into the water around 3 p.m. while trying to secure his boat, "On The Fly," to a dock Sunday, May 3, according to police. He was 67 years old. He leaves behind two adult children, two grandchildren, and a host of extended family members and friends across the globe, according to his obituary. A world traveler, Bannerot was born in New Orleans, raised in West Virg…
CT Dad Of 3 Found Dead In State Forest Remembered As Beloved Family Therapist, Outdoorsman CT Dad Of 3 Found Dead In State Forest Remembered As Beloved Family Therapist, Outdoorsman
CT Dad Of 3 Found Dead In State Forest Remembered As Beloved Family Therapist, Outdoorsman A Connecticut father of three whose body was found in a state forest is being remembered as a compassionate therapist who loved the outdoors. Justin J. Kruger, 50, of Oxford, was found dead following a search that ended Friday morning, May 1, according to the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection. His vehicle was found near the Oxford Reservoir inside Naugatuck State Forest, a popular spot for hikers and outdoor visitors. Officials said there are no signs of foul play. The Office of the Chief Medical Examiner will determine the cause of death. “DEEP extends our condolences to h…
Search Ends In Tragedy: Missing CT Man Found Dead In State Forest Search Ends In Tragedy: Missing CT Man Found Dead In State Forest
Search Ends In Tragedy: Missing CT Man Found Dead In State Forest An Oxford man who sparked a late-night search in a local state forest has been found dead, officials said. Justin Kruger, 50, was the focus of the search, which began just after 10 p.m. Wednesday, April 29, when Environmental Conservation Police teamed up with state police. His body was found on Friday morning, May 1, according to the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection. Kruger’s vehicle was discovered earlier in the search near the Oxford Reservoir inside Naugatuck State Forest, a well-known area for local hikers and outdoor visitors. Authorities found his body on Thursday.&…
Pace University Cheerleader, 20, Dies Suddenly Pace University Cheerleader, 20, Dies Suddenly
Pace University Cheerleader, 20, Dies Suddenly The Pace University community and a Westchester family are mourning the sudden loss of a young student-athlete remembered for her kindness, energy, and bright spirit. Stevie Marie DeLuca, a Yonkers native and junior at Pace University, died on Thursday, April 30, at the age of 20, according to her obituary.  DeLuca was a member of Pace’s cheerleading team, where she served as a flyer. A graduate of Riverdale Kingsbridge Academy, she was majoring in criminal justice in the university’s Dyson School of Arts and Sciences.  Friends and loved ones described her as someone who left a l…
CT Teen, 18, Killed In Motorcycle Crash Remembered For ‘Making Every Moment Brighter' CT Teen, 18, Killed In Motorcycle Crash Remembered For ‘Making Every Moment Brighter'
CT Teen, 18, Killed In Motorcycle Crash Remembered For ‘Making Every Moment Brighter' An 18-year-old killed earlier this week after crashing into a FedEx truck will be remembered for "making every moment brighter," his family said.  Christopher Guallpa-Lema, 18, of Danbury, was killed when he crashed his motorcycle into the back of the delivery truck on Hawleyville Road in Newtown Monday evening, April 26, police said.  Along with his parents, Luis Ignacio Guallpa Lema and Zoila Mercedes Lema, he leaves behind two sisters and a host of nieces and nephews.  Loved ones created a GoFundMe to help pay for his funeral expenses.  "He was a young man…
Cause Of Death Released For 'Melrose Place,' 'Days Of Our Lives' Actor Patrick Muldoon, 57 Cause Of Death Released For 'Melrose Place,' 'Days Of Our Lives' Actor Patrick Muldoon, 57
Cause Of Death Released For 'Melrose Place,' 'Days Of Our Lives' Actor Patrick Muldoon, 57 The cause of death for actor Patrick Muldoon, best known for his roles on "Days of Our Lives" and "Melrose Place," has been revealed. Muldoon, 57, died suddenly at his Beverly Hills, California, home on Sunday, April 19. According to his death certificate, viewed by People, his death was caused by a myocardial infarction, commonly known as a heart attack. The document also lists pulmonary embolism and hereditary coagulopathy as contributing factors. Original report: Actor Patrick Muldoon Dies Suddenly At 57: Starred On 'Melrose Place,' 'Days Of Our Lives' Hereditary coagulopathy is a gen…
Woman Allegedly Killed By Award-Winning Chef Remembered As Loving Mom Woman Allegedly Killed By Award-Winning Chef Remembered As Loving Mom
Woman Allegedly Killed By Award-Winning Chef Remembered As Loving Mom Friends and loved ones of a 31-year-old Massachusetts woman who police say was beaten to death by her husband in a hotel room are rallying to help her 10-year-old daughter and her beloved dogs. Jeffrey MacDonald, 36, of Wilbraham, faces murder and assault charges after police say he killed his wife, Emma MacDonald, at Hotel UMass in Amherst on Wednesday, April 22. Police responded around 7:45 p.m. to Room 413 after reports from neighboring rooms of a woman screaming and crying. When they arrived, Emma was dead, and Jeffrey MacDonald attacked one of the officers, authorities said. After poli…
CT Teen Motorcyclist Killed In Crash With FedEx Truck CT Teen Motorcyclist Killed In Crash With FedEx Truck
CT Teen Motorcyclist Killed In Crash With FedEx Truck A Connecticut teenage motorcyclist who was killed in a crash involving a FedEx truck on Monday, April 27, has been identified.  Christopher Guallpa-Lema, 18, of Danbury, died after the collision on Hawleyville Road in Newtown, according to the police. The crash happened around 5:49 p.m., near North Ridge Drive. Police said Guallpa-Lema was riding a black Kawasaki motorcycle northbound when he struck the rear of a FedEx delivery truck traveling in the same direction. He was pronounced dead at the scene. Witnesses called 911 to report the crash involving a motorcycle and a box truck. F…
Connecticut Mom Of 4 Killed, Family Asks For Help: 'Her Kindness Touched Everyone' Connecticut Mom Of 4 Killed, Family Asks For Help: 'Her Kindness Touched Everyone'
Connecticut Mom Of 4 Killed, Family Asks For Help: 'Her Kindness Touched Everyone' A 33-year-old mother was found dead with a gunshot wound in what her family is calling a domestic violence incident, leaving behind four children and a grieving family now asking for help. Keishla Claudio, 33, was found unresponsive at her Belden Street home in Hartford on Friday night, April 24, police said. She was pronounced dead at the scene. Authorities said Saturday the case is being investigated as a possible act of domestic violence.  A person of interest was later found dead in another state from a self-inflicted gunshot wound, according to police. An email to Hartford i…
CT Dad Of 3 Killed While Searching For Stolen Car Remembered As ‘Fighter’ With Big Heart CT Dad Of 3 Killed While Searching For Stolen Car Remembered As ‘Fighter’ With Big Heart
CT Dad Of 3 Killed While Searching For Stolen Car Remembered As ‘Fighter’ With Big Heart A 38-year-old Connecticut dad killed after being hit by a car while searching for his stolen vehicle earlier this month is being remembered for his resiliency and toughness despite health battles and setbacks, his family said. Matthew "Kook" Croskey was struck by a car just after 11:45 p.m. Friday, April 17, at the intersection of Hartford Road and Village Square Drive in New Britain, police said. The driver stayed at the scene and cooperated with investigators. Police say Croskey was in the area looking for his car, which had been stolen earlier that evening. Manchester police found the st…