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Angela Hester Obituary, Death; – Troopers have confirmed the identities of a couple who tragically lost their lives in a collision on I-15 in Box Elder County last week. Angela Hester, aged 41, was pronounced dead at the scene, while her husband, Michael Hester, aged 35, succumbed to his injuries the following day in a hospital, according to the Utah Highway Patrol. The couple hailed from Washington state, although their specific city of residence has not been disclosed. The pair was traveling southbound in a Toyota Prius around 10 p.m. on November 26 when their vehicle collided with a concrete barrier…

Rudy Arthur Herrera Obituary, Death; – The Kern County Coroner’s Office has confirmed the identity of a man who was fatally shot on Panama Street in early October. Authorities reported that Rudy Arthur Herrera, aged 36, was shot and killed in the 300 block of South Panama Street on October 4 at approximately 1 p.m. Herrera was declared dead at the scene. The coroner’s office indicated that he was without shelter. The cause of death was identified as multiple gunshot wounds, and the manner of death was classified as homicide. The investigation into this incident is being conducted by the Bakersfield…

Khadime Sow Obituary,Cofield Brown Death; – The Franklin County Coroner’s Office has identified the second driver who lost his life in a tragic two-vehicle accident that occurred on Thanksgiving morning on the Southeast Side of Columbus, near Pickerington. Khadime Sow, aged 34, was declared deceased at 11:23 a.m. on Thursday, November 28, at the intersection of Gender Road and Abbey Trails Drive, as reported by the coroner’s office on Monday. The other driver, identified by Columbus police on Saturday as 37-year-old Cofield Brown, was taken to Mount Carmel East Hospital after the incident, where he was pronounced dead at 11:59 a.m.…

Christy Lafferty Obituary, Death; – Authorities have identified the woman who was fatally struck by a vehicle in October while clinging to the exterior of a car in Southeast Portland as 42-year-old Christy Lafferty. On October 24, police officers responded to the scene located in the 9900 block of Southeast Stark Street, where they discovered Lafferty with serious injuries. She was subsequently transported to a hospital, where she succumbed to her injuries. According to officials from the Police Bureau, it is believed that Lafferty, a resident of Fairview, was holding onto the outside of a moving vehicle when she fell and…

Denzel Guzman Obituary, Death; – Detectives are currently investigating a double homicide that resulted in the deaths of two teenagers in Northeast Los Angeles in November, according to police reports. The Los Angeles Police Department indicated that patrol officers in the Northeast Area received a radio dispatch regarding “unknown trouble” in Mount Washington at approximately 12:10 a.m. on November 7. Upon arriving at the scene in the 1400 block of Cliff Drive, officers discovered two teenage boys who were unconscious and appeared to have suffered gunshot wounds. Authorities have not disclosed whether any witnesses were present or if anyone heard the…

The Kern County Coroner’s Office has officially classified the death of 31-year-old Everardo Aparicio Zaragoza as a homicide, following an autopsy that confirmed the cause of death was a gunshot wound to the abdomen. Zaragoza’s body was discovered on October 4th in a vehicle located in the 8700 block of Paradise Road in Lamont. He was found unresponsive, and authorities pronounced him dead at the scene around 8:10 a.m. Initial investigations did not immediately reveal the circumstances surrounding Zaragoza’s death, but the coroner’s findings have now confirmed that the young man’s death was the result of a deliberate act of…

Diana Hendrix Dotterer Obituary, Death; – The Abbeville County Coroner’s Office has announced an investigation following the death of a woman whose vehicle plunged into a lake on Sunday. As reported by the coroner, the incident occurred at approximately 7:48 p.m. at the intersection of 1200 Legion Lake Road and Gate Road. Emergency services, including Abbeville County EMS, the Abbeville County Dive Team, the Abbeville County Fire Department First Responders, the Abbeville County Sheriff’s Office, Highway Patrol, and the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources, were dispatched to the scene. The coroner has identified the deceased as 59-year-old Diana Hendrix Dotterer,…

E moni Shears Obituary, Death; – This Christmas marks the first occasion that Demetria Goines will spend without her 14-year-old son, E’moni Shears. As Goines sat in her living room, reflecting on photographs of her son, she recounted the last school pictures he took. “He asked, ‘Mama, are you going to buy my school pictures?’ I told him to just put them on the refrigerator,” Goines recalled. “He responded, ‘Well, I’m only going to be in ninth grade once.’” Tears welled in Goines’ eyes as she gazed at the image, realizing how his words foreshadowed the tragic future. E’moni Shears and…

Massachusetts Obituary – Cosmo Capobianco, a beloved member of the Massachusetts community, passed away on December 1, 2024, at the age of 72 after a brief illness. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and friend, and will be deeply missed by all who had the privilege of knowing him. Cosmo was born on January 14, 1952, in Quincy, Massachusetts, to the late Giovanni and Maria Capobianco. He grew up in Quincy, where he developed a lifelong love for the outdoors and spent many hours hiking and fishing in the nearby woods and waterways. As a child, he was known for…

Idaho Obituary – On a somber day, the Rexburg community and the Rexburg Police Department bid farewell to a cherished leader, former Police Chief Lynn Archibald. His passing marks the end of an era for the police department and leaves behind a deep void in the hearts of those who had the privilege of working with him, as well as countless individuals whose lives he touched through his years of service and commitment to the community. Lynn Archibald’s life was marked by selflessness, dedication, and an unwavering commitment to making Rexburg a safer place for all its residents. As a beloved…