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Gardiner Man Charged with Murder After Body Found, Victim Died From Blunt Force Trauma

Gardiner, Maine — A man has been taken into custody for the murder of an individual discovered dead at a residence in Gardiner this past Friday, marking a gruesome find that has since launched a full-scale investigation. Local police received a call around 3:41 p.m. from a relative asking for a welfare check at 16 Bartlett Street. Upon arrival, officers encountered the body of a man, now identified as a victim of homicide, lying outside …

Cleveland Mother to Face Sentencing for the Fatal Blunt Force Injury of Her Toddler

Cleveland, OH — A local woman, having admitted her role in the death of her 3-year-old son last year, is slated to receive her sentence on Monday morning. The sentencing of the Cleveland resident will be publicly accessible via live stream. The tragic case emerged on June 14, 2023, when an incident at a Family Dollar store led to the discovery of young Curtis Lee James Witcher, found unresponsive in his stroller. Despite immediate medical …

Washington Woman Charged with Murder After Infant Son Dies from Blunt Force Trauma

Washington, D.C. — A 35-year-old woman faces first-degree murder charges following the tragic death of her 5-month-old son, who succumbed to injuries a week after being hospitalized under disturbing circumstances. The incident has riveted local attention on the family’s residence in Northwest Washington, where the event occurred last year. Authorities said Christen Borden dialed emergency services on February 11, 2023, reporting that her infant son was unconscious and was not breathing. Responding officers discovered the …

Whale Found Dead with Blunt Force Injuries on Long Beach Island, New Jersey Raises Concerns

LONG BEACH TOWNSHIP, New Jersey — The recent discovery of a deceased humpback whale with severe blunt force injuries on Long Beach Island has raised concerns and stirred controversy surrounding offshore wind power projects. The Marine Mammal Stranding Center revealed the results of a necropsy conducted on the juvenile male whale, showing fractures in its skull, vertebrae, and other areas, indicating blunt force trauma. Sheila Dean, director of the center, highlighted the significant injuries sustained …

Whale Necropsy Reveals Blunt Force Injuries and Fractured Skull on New Jersey Shore

LONG BEACH ISLAND, New Jersey – A recent post-mortem examination of a whale that washed ashore on Long Beach Island in New Jersey revealed disturbing findings. The whale, a nearly 25-foot juvenile male humpback, had sustained significant blunt force injuries, including a fractured skull and vertebrae. The examination, conducted by the Marine Mammal Stranding Center, uncovered bruising around the head, multiple fractures of the skull and cervical vertebrae, dislocated ribs, and a shoulder bone. Director …

Whale Sustained Blunt Force Trauma Injuries in New Jersey Beach Death Investigation

LONG BEACH TOWNSHIP, N.J. – An examination of a juvenile humpback whale that washed ashore in Long Beach Island, New Jersey, revealed multiple blunt force injuries, including a fractured skull and vertebrae. The Marine Mammal Stranding Center conducted a necropsy on the nearly 25-foot whale, showcasing bruising around the head, skull and cervical vertebrae fractures, dislocated ribs, and a dislocated shoulder bone. The injuries are indicative of blunt force trauma, as stated by Sheila Dean, …

Whale Found with Fractured Skull and Blunt Force Injuries on New Jersey Shore Sparks Controversy Over Offshore Wind Projects

LONG BEACH TOWNSHIP, N.J. – A recent post-mortem examination of a whale that washed ashore on Long Beach Island in New Jersey revealed troubling findings. The juvenile male humpback whale had sustained severe blunt force injuries, including a fractured skull and vertebrae. The Marine Mammal Stranding Center conducted a necropsy on the nearly 25-foot whale, uncovering bruising around the head, multiple skull and vertebrae fractures, dislocated ribs, and a dislocated shoulder bone. Director Sheila Dean …