Connecticut

Airlines 1 day ago

Man charged after allegedly attacking flight attendant on American Airlines flight: DOJ

The FBI and DOJ investigated an alleged attack on a flight attendant during an American Airlines flight, leading to an emergency landing and charges against Julius Jordan Priester.

Donald Trump 1 day ago

Trump pardons ex-Connecticut Governor Rowland and commutes Chicago gang leader Hoover's sentence

President Donald Trump granted clemency to John Rowland and Larry Hoover, among others, focusing on their criminal histories and the effect of these decisions.

US 1 day ago

19-year-old suspect in custody after shooting at Connecticut mall leaves 5 people injured

A suspect is in custody after a shooting at Waterbury's Brass Mill Center Mall left five injured. Police and federal agencies are actively investigating the incident.

Crime May 19

Connecticut teen to stand trial for prep school athlete's murder that has 'shaken' parents, schools: attorney

Trial of Connecticut teen accused of murdering James McGrath at a party raises concerns about social hosting and the dangers of underage alcohol consumption.

True Crime May 5

Is there a New England serial killer? Former FBI agent with regional ties reveals his theory

Former FBI investigator Scott Duffey weighs in on New England serial killer rumors, saying authorities have not released "enough" information to quash rumors.

True Crime May 4

Outcast son in wealthy family's 'Shakespearean' downfall held advantage he didn't realize: author

True crime writer Casey Sherman explains why Nathan Carman, who was accused of killing his mother and grandfather for inheritance money, would have been acquitted.

Connecticut May 3

'Cannibal' killer warning signs exposed in new report with release plan already in motion

New prison documents reveal details about the convict known as the "Connecticut Cannibal" amid concerns of his conditional release after only serving a portion of his 60-year sentence.

Politics May 2

Connecticut Senate Democrats list outrageous things they'd rather endure instead of 100 more days of Trump

Connecticut Senate Democrats made a TikTok video on Thursday listing 100 things they would rather do than have President Donald Trump in office for another 100 days.

True Crime May 1

New England investigators 'not ruling out anything' amid serial killer fears: Former homicide detective

A former homicide detective does not believe authorities in New England are ruling "anything out" after 11 bodies have been found in the area since March 1.

True Crime April 30

New England serial killer fears: Investigators identify two bodies pulled from rivers in separate states

A man was was identified in Massachusetts, and a woman in Connecticut, amid concerns that a serial killer might be preying on residents in New England.

True Crime April 29

CT police quash New England serial killer rumors, arrest man after woman found dismembered in suitcase

Connecticut police are addressing serial killer rumors after identifying a suspect in connection with Suzanne Wormser's murder. Wormser's dismembered remains were found in a suitcase in March.

Crime April 28

New England serial killer fears: 10 bodies now found in less than 2 months

Two more bodies were found, one in Connecticut and one in Massachusetts, as concerns that a serial killer might be on the loose in New England continue.

True Crime April 28

New England serial killer fears: Rhode Island police search for ‘clandestine graves’ amid string of deaths

Rhode Island police, looking into social media rumors about a serial killer, searched for clandestine graves near Scarborough Beach 'with negative results.'

Connecticut April 25

Connecticut house of horrors escapee’s birth mom slams bail for accused stepmom

Ioannis Kaloidis, who is representing Kimberly Sullivan in the Connecticut house of horrors child abuse case, was ripped by the victim's biological mom.

Northeast April 23

New England serial killer fears heighten after eighth idyllic town rocked by gruesome discovery

After Massachusetts police discovered a woman's body near a bike path on Tuesday, fears of a rumored New England serial killer continue to mount on social media.

Crime April 18

New England serial killer: CT River Valley survivor stabbed 27 times warns locals to remain 'vigilant'

Jane Boroski, the lone suspected survivor of the Connecticut River Valley serial killer, is warning locals to remain 'vigilant' amid New England serial killer speculation on Facebook.

Crime April 16

New England serial killer fears merit 'review and investigation' after remains found across 3 states: expert

Human remains found in Connecticut, Rhode Island and Massachusetts between March and April warrants "review and investigation," according to criminal defense attorney Matthew Mangino.

Crime April 16

Connecticut man who escaped house of horrors breaks silence after decades of stepmom’s alleged abuse

Kimberly Sullivan's stepson says he is feeling better and stronger nearly two months after escaping what police say is a case of extreme child abuse.

True Crime April 15

New England serial killer fears grow as police downplay threat encroaching on wealthy coastal enclaves

Internet sleuths are fueling speculation about a serial killer in New England after the discoveries of several sets of human remains across Connecticut, Rhode Island and Massachusetts.

Crime April 15

Connecticut house of horrors stepmom whines about GPS monitor while accused of 20-year child abuse case

Kimberly Sullivan is asking a Connecticut court to reverse its decision forcing her to wear a GPS monitor while she awaits trial for allegedly abusing her stepson for 20 years.

Crime April 11

Connecticut house of horrors stepmom denies child abuse accusations that came as ‘extreme shock’: attorney

Kimberly Sullivan, the Waterbury, Connecticut woman accused of abusing her stepson, denies the accusations that came as an "extreme shock," her attorney said.

Crime April 2

Bodycam in Connecticut house of horrors shows suspect after stepson's fiery escape

A Waterbury, Connecticut police officer asked alleged child abuser Kimberly Sullivan if her stepson "has free rein" to leave his room in bodycam footage after her house fire.

Politics March 25

CT ballot fraud saga leads GOP to alert Bondi after 150 charges lodged, Dem reforms ‘miss the mark,' they say

Bridgeport officials accused of ballot stuffing and mishandling absentee ballots led Republicans in Connecticut's state capitol to call on Attorney General Pam Bondi for help.

US Education March 21

Illiterate high school graduates suing school districts as Ivy League professor warns of 'deeper problem'

Two high school graduates from Tennessee and Connecticut are suing their respective public school systems because they still can't read or write after graduating.

Crime March 21

"A Child Called 'It'" author says Connecticut house of horrors case is 'attempted murder'

Dave Pelzer, author of "A Child Called 'It': One Child's Courage to Survive," says abuse allegations against Connecticut woman Kimberly Sullivan are "extremely severe."

Connecticut March 18

Man describes shocking living conditions he endured during 20-year home captivity: 'Unimaginable'

New details have been revealed in the case against a Connecticut stepmother accused of holding a man, now 32, in captivity for 20 years.

Missing Persons March 16

Missing Connecticut girl found alive 25 years after kidnapping with help from DNA testing

Police in New Haven, Connecticut, have identified and located a missing girl after her mother abducted her 25 years ago and brought her to Mexico in 1999.

Crime March 13

‘Malnourished’ man held captive by stepmom for decades set fire to home to escape: ‘I wanted my freedom’

A man held captive by his stepmom for 20 years deliberately set fire to their home in Waterbury, Connecticut, last month to escape because he wanted his freedom, police said.

Crime March 8

WATCH: Democratic lawmaker arrested for DUI after failing roadside sobriety test as wife slept in backseat

A body camera captured footage of Connecticut Rep. Aundré Bumgardner failing multiple roadside sobriety tests before being arrested for allegedly driving under the influence.

Connecticut February 23

Connecticut cannibal killer given conditional release after 2011 murder in which he ate victim's brain, eye

An institutionalized man who confessed to the 2011 killing of a homeless man in Connecticut in which he also ate the victim's body parts was granted a conditional release.