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Elderly Woman Found Guilty in Fatal Stabbing Outside Lower Merion Bar

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A 70-year-old woman in Lower Merion, Pennsylvania will soon face a prison sentence after being found guilty of murder. Renee DiPietro was convicted of third-degree murder for fatally stabbing a 31-year-old man, Michael Thomas Sides, outside a bar in June 2022. The verdict was reached by a jury after five hours of deliberation. According to Montgomery County prosecutors, DiPietro involved herself in a fight between Sides and her son at John Henry’s Pub of Ardmore. DiPietro claimed that she acted in self-defense. Following the stabbing, DiPietro and her relatives fled the scene. The incident occurred … Read more

Fatal Pedestrian Accident Claims Man’s Life on South Palm Canyon Drive in Palm Springs

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Palm Springs, California – Tragedy struck on Sunday evening when a man lost his life in a fatal pedestrian accident on South Palm Canyon Drive. The incident occurred on January 28 at approximately 6:52 p.m., as reported by the Palm Springs Police Department. The details surrounding the accident are still under investigation, but authorities have confirmed the unfortunate outcome. The victim’s identity has not been released at this time, pending notification of their next of kin. It is a devastating blow for the community, leaving many in shock and mourning. Pedestrian accidents continue to be … Read more

Essex County Investigates Hit-and-Run, Fatal Shooting, and Gas Station Robberies: Weekly Crime Summary

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WEST ORANGE, NJ – Stay updated on the latest news in Essex County. Here are some of the top stories from the week. For more local news, sign up for free Patch email newsletters. Crime and public safety incidents made headlines in Essex County this week. A hit-and-run, a fatal shooting, and several gas station robberies caught the attention of residents. Find out more about these incidents by clicking the link. On the government and politics front, new laws are bringing changes to Essex County. One law aims to level the playing field between homeowners … Read more

High-profile Los Angeles socialite on trial for murder in fatal crash that killed two young brothers

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VAN NUYS, California – The murder trial of a Los Angeles socialite, Rebecca Grossman, began on Friday over a fatal crash that took the lives of two young brothers. Grossman, 60, is charged with second-degree murder in connection with the September 2020 incident that killed Jacob Iskander, eight, and his brother Mark, 11. The trial got off to a contentious start as the prosecution and defense clashed over admissible evidence. According to prosecutors, Grossman had a boozy lunch with her former lover, Scott Erickson, a former LA Dodgers player, before getting behind the wheel of … Read more