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Man convicted of killing Danvers teacher pleads guilty in separate assault case
Philip Chism, who killed Colleen Ritzer in 2013, changed his plea to guilty for a subsequent attack on a detention center worker.
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Philip Chism, who killed Colleen Ritzer in 2013, changed his plea to guilty for a subsequent attack on a detention center worker.
A judge ruled that a wrongful death lawsuit brought about by Colleen Ritzer's family can move forward.
The family of murdered Danvers High School teacher Colleen Ritzer planned to testify Tuesday against a bill that would end life without parole sentences in Massachusetts for people found guilty of first degree murder.
The family of Colleen Ritzer, who was killed inside a Danvers school, has filed a lawsuit after suffering what they called "severe emotional distress."
Teenager Philip Chism was sentenced Friday to serve at least 40 years in prison for the rape and murder of Danvers High School teacher Colleen Ritzer in 2013.
The family of murder victim Colleen Ritzer said a recent decision by the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court preventing judges from sentencing juvenile offenders to life in prison without parole must be changed.
If the prosecution gets its way at sentencing Friday, convicted teenage killer Philip Chism will be in prison for at least 45 years.
A judge has ruled that family and friends of a Massachusetts math teacher who was raped and killed by a 14-year-old student may wear pink at his sentencing, but prosecutors and law enforcement may not.
Prosecutors and lawyers for a teenager convicted of raping and killing his high school math teacher will be back before a judge to discuss his sentence.
Philip Chism was convicted of crimes more serious than most adult inmates, but since he's only 16, he can't go to a maximum security prison like other murderers.
Help something good come out of one of our community's most evil crimes ever.
Philip Chism has been convicted of first-degree murder, aggravated rape and armed robbery.
On the streets of Danvers, there is still heartache and sadness over the horrific crime that happened inside their high school.
The jury began deliberations Monday afternoon in the trial of Philip Chism, who is charged with murder in the 2013 death of Danvers High School teacher Colleen Ritzer.
The defense rested its case Tuesday in the murder trial.
A doctor testified that Philip Chism suffers from psychosis and has been hearing a voice in his head.
Several witnesses who took the stand Wednesday in the trial of Philip Chism gave the court a glimpse into the accused murderer's mental health.
Danvers High School coach Mike Chase talked about how his team recovered after math teacher Colleen Ritzer's murder--allegedly by one of their own teammates.
The prosecution rested its case Monday in the Colleen Ritzer murder trial after showing the jury more chilling video of the Danvers High School teacher that was recorded shortly before she was killed.
New surveillance shows Chism pulling a recycling bin shortly after the murder of his math teacher.
Surveillance shows Philip Chism with a mask on, pulling a recycling barrel through the halls of Danvers High School.
Chism, 16, is charged with raping and murdering Ritzer in 2013.
The jury in the Philip Chism murder trial was dismissed early Tuesday after Chism refused to return to the courtroom following a brief morning recess.
The trial of a Massachusetts teenager accused of killing his high school math teacher got underway with opening statements and witness testimony Monday.
Philip Chism is competent to stand trial in the murder of his high school math teacher, a judge ruled Wednesday.
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A man charged with stabbing his father to death in Plymouth, Massachusetts told police he "snapped," prosecutors said Friday.
Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey has announced a plan to save five Steward hospitals from closure.
Triston Casas is expected to make his long-awaited return to the Red Sox lineup Friday night as the team continues its four-game series against the Orioles in Baltimore.
Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey has announced a plan to save five Steward hospitals from closure.
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A man charged with stabbing his father to death in Plymouth, Massachusetts told police he "snapped," prosecutors said Friday.
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Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey has announced a plan to save five Steward hospitals from closure.
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David Almond was living with autism and doing well when the state returned him to his abusive parent. Within months, the 14-year-old was dead.
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An advocacy group wants immediate changes at a state hospital for mental patients accused of crimes in Massachusetts.
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Multiple Big Lots stores in Massachusetts and another in New Hampshire are set to close, according to the retailer's website.
Massachusetts is getting ready to hold its 2024 tax free weekend. Here's what to know about the sales tax holiday.
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Triston Casas is expected to make his long-awaited return to the Red Sox lineup Friday night as the team continues its four-game series against the Orioles in Baltimore.
The Red Sox are turning to a familiar face for some help in their rotation, reportedly bringing back veteran Rich Hill for his eighth stint with the organization.
The door is wide open for rookie quarterback Drake Maye to overtake Jacoby Brissett on the Patriots' depth chart.
Jerod Mayo and Patriots players responded to the Matthew Judon trade for the first time Thursday night, saying it will take a full team effort to fill the void on defense.
Drake Maye was impressive for the Patriots on Thursday night, but starting quarterback Jacoby Brissett struggled again.
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Two orphaned cougars have found a new home at the Stone Zoo in Massachusetts.
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