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Frankfort Mom’s Texts About Clancy Trial Emerge Hours Before Tragic Killing
local-news-crime1 hour ago

Frankfort Mom’s Texts About Clancy Trial Emerge Hours Before Tragic Killing

Prosecutors say Frankfort mother Corie A. Walsh had been actively discussing the Lindsay Clancy murder trial with friends in group texts just hours before authorities say she killed her 2-year-old son Barrett and attempted to harm herself; a neighbor discovered Barrett hanging in the basement and Walsh in a tub of bloody water. Walsh admitted to officers that she killed the child, allegedly saying he was the devil and the anti-Christ. She’s charged with three counts of first-degree murder and held for medical treatment as investigators review evidence, including a forensic analysis of her phone. An infant and two school-aged children were unharmed in the home.

Massachusetts tragedy: mother charged in Wellesley deaths uncovered during welfare check
local-news-crime4 months ago

Massachusetts tragedy: mother charged in Wellesley deaths uncovered during welfare check

49-year-old Janette MacCausland was charged with two counts of murder after two children, ages 6 and 7, were found dead inside a Wellesley home during a wellness check requested by Vermont authorities; she remains in Vermont custody and will be transported back to Massachusetts for court as investigators continue to look into the case. The children's identities have not been released.

"Eugene Weekly Ceases Print and Lays Off Staff Amid $90K Embezzlement Crisis"
local-news-crime2 years ago

"Eugene Weekly Ceases Print and Lays Off Staff Amid $90K Embezzlement Crisis"

The Eugene Weekly, an Oregon-based weekly newspaper, was forced to lay off its entire staff and cease print operations after uncovering that a former employee embezzled $90,000 and left over $100,000 in unpaid bills. The financial discrepancies were discovered just before Christmas, leading to a devastating layoff for the 10 staff members. The paper, which has been a significant local news source and training ground for journalism students, is now the subject of a police investigation and a fundraising effort to recover from the financial blow. Despite the challenges, the staff remains hopeful for the paper's revival.