I could tell, this morning, as I noted the drop in temperature, not to mention the snow, that something was a bit different. Instantly, I figured out what it was…you woke up wondering what was happening these days in the proceedings leading up to the federal murder trial of James…
Over the last couple of days, we have been discussing the case of the first Boston area murder of 2013. Now, a whole four days have gone by and so naturally there have been more murders, or at least homicides, to follow that one. However, we found ourselves discussing the…
In yesterday’s blog, we began discussing this, the first homicide for The Boston area in 2013. Yesterday, the recipient of the stabbing remained unnamed and unknown. Yesterday, Brian T. MacDonald, 24, of Brighton (hereinafter, the “Defendant”) was arraigned. The deceased’s name was Anthony “Tony” Spalding. He was a young music…
Hello and Happy New Year, Massachusetts! In case there be doubt, we are continuing on from where we left off, in terms of criminal justice, at the earliest possible time. In other words, as of January 1, 2013, the Boston area had its first homicide of the year. The victim…
Massachusetts law enforcement, as well as school officials, Are trying to send the message out to old and young alike that threats about showing up at schools with weapons is not going to be tolerated. Part and parcel of the message is that jokes about school shootings and like murders…
Massachusetts schools and law enforcement, like many across the country, are dealing with concerns of another school shooting. In the aftermath of the Connecticut mass murder, such concern is reasonable. Are overreactions based upon rumors understandable? Is it necessary? A couple of years ago, we had a very public tragedy…
Well, it had to end sometime. Boston’s Dwayne Moore has been found guilty of various murder charges stemming back to the so-called “Mattapan Massacre” back in September, 2010. This was the case where Mr. Moore was accused of being a part of a drug-related robbery which ended up being a…
Sometimes the sequel is much more interesting than the original . Even in the land of criminal justice! Take the ongoing Mattapan massacre multiple murder trial for example. Last week, we discussed the surprising direct examination of the sole eyewitness regarding his “surprise” alleged redemption of memory…and eyewitness ability. Now,…
One of the Massacuhusetts murder cases we have been tracking for the past couple of years is in the middle of its second trial. This is the so-called “Mattapan Massacre” trial in which, at the first trial, the jury acquitted one defendant and could not reach a unanimous verdict as…
Often, a trial is like a Broadway play; it is, after all, a real human drama. Especially in the case of criminal trials. One of the tricks of the trade, in both disciplines, is to manage suspense. Call it window dressing or call it crucial supporting evidence, but prosecutors sure…