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9-Year-Old Girl Murdered In NY Tried To Avoid Trip With Alleged Killer Dad, Mom Says
A 9-year-old girl who was strangled to death in New York begged to get out of a trip to Ethiopia with her father, who is accused of killing her, according to testimony heard Tuesday, July 28.
Melina Frattolin instead traveled through New York and Connecticut with her dad, Luciano, for multiple weeks in the summer of 2025, according to authorities.
Kali Galanis, Melina’s mother and Luciano’s ex-wife, testified Tuesday that Melina told her “she didn’t want to go” with her father to Ethiopia, the New York Post reported.
Instead Luciano and Melina toured the region south of her Montreal home. …
Carpenter Dies Surfing With Son At Jersey Shore, 56
Kevin F. Kennedy, of Toms River, died after suffering a medical emergency while surfing with his son, Jack, according to a GoFundMe launched for his family. He was 56 years old.
"Kevin left this world doing what he cherished most—surfing in the ocean, a lifelong passion that brought him peace and joy," Margaret Rizzo, who organized the GoFundMe wrote. "His final moments were spent in the water, with his son Jack beside him, and the ocean's salt and sand still clinging to him—a poetic farewell that echoed his deepest wishes."
Kevin, Kristina, and Jack Kennedy
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Gambling Resumes At AC Casino After Burst Pipe
It's game on at Ocean Casino Resort again.
The Atlantic City casino announced Tuesday, July 28, it had resumed gaming operations following a burst pipe at the casino on Monday, July 27.
"Ocean Casino Resort has resumed all gaming operations, including slots, tables games and sports betting," the casino said in a statement. "Ocean thanks its dedicated team members, partners, and the NJ Division of Gaming Enforcement for their swift response to restore operations.”
The burst pipe caused gaming to be canceled for the day, including the $30,000 Slot Tournament.
NJ Officer Won't Face Charges After Fatally Shooting Armed Man: AG
A state grand jury has declined to file charges against a Haddon Township police officer who shot and killed an armed man, authorities announced Tuesday, July 28.
At 1:07 a.m., om Sunday, Nov. 3, 2024, officers responded to a 911 call of an attempted burglary at an apartment complex on West Crystal Lake Avenue in Westmont, Attorney General Jennifer Davenport said.
Officer Luke Falkenberg was one of the officers who found blood in the lobby and elevator, and later discovered more blood in a hallway, Davenport said. Police entered a stairwell where they encountered Keith Edelin, a 46-yea…
Officer Assaulted, 4 Arrested In Large Fight: Florence Twp PD
Four people were arrested after a large fight broke out in Florence Township Sunday, July 26, authorities said.
At 8:15 pm., officers responded to the 20 block of Amboy Avenue and found a crowd of 20 to 30 people gathered in the roadway, Florence Township police said. A dispute was started after several people were found leaning against a parked car, police said. A verbal dispute soon turned physical, police said.
Isiah Matthews, a 21-year-old Florence resident repeatedly approached officers, shoved an officer and fled on foot where he was taken into custody after a brief struggle, police s…
