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Trial rescheduled for Standish man accused of killing girlfriend in 2021

by Emily Allen May 30, 2024May 30, 2024

Brandon Libby’s jury trial originally set for Tuesday was rescheduled because of a death in his lawyer’s family.

Man pleads not guilty in 15-year-old Portland cold case

by Emily Allen May 24, 2024May 24, 2024

Shane Hall, 36, is charged with murder in connection with the death of Frank Williams in 2008.

Local & State, Maine Crime

Bridgton man pleads not guilty to killing partner

by John Terhune March 11, 2024March 11, 2024

Eric Knight pleaded not guilty to depraved indifference murder in the death of Benita Preo at his arraignment Monday afternoon.

Local & State, Maine Crime

Standish murder suspect argues police waited too long to read him his rights

by Emily Allen February 2, 2024February 2, 2024

Brandon Libby is accused of killing his girlfriend in 2021. His attorneys say prosecutors shouldn’t be allowed to use statements Libby made to police before he was read his Miranda rights.

Local & State, Maine Crime

Westbrook man was strangled, stabbed with glass bottle

by Gillian Graham February 1, 2024February 1, 2024

A newly unsealed affidavit details a police investigation into the death of Clarence James Pearson, who was found dead in his apartment on Mechanic Street on Nov. 28.

Local & State, Maine Crime, News

Portland man pleads not guilty in Westbrook killing

by Emily Allen January 31, 2024January 31, 2024

Deng Malual is accused of killing 61-year-old Clarence James Pearson in Westbrook last year.

Local & State, Maine Crime, News

Days after Waterville killing, search for suspect continues with few details from police

by Jake Freudberg December 30, 2023December 31, 2023

Police are continuing to search for Spridal Hubiak in connection with the suspected killing of a 52-year-old Waterville woman, but have provided few details about his background, possible whereabouts and relationship to the victim.

Local & State, Maine Crime

Waterville woman identified as homicide victim at city beverage store

by Morning Sentinel staff report December 29, 2023December 29, 2023

Angela Bragg, 52, was found dead Thursday morning at Damon’s Beverage in Waterville and a co-worker, Spridal Hubiak, is wanted on a charge of murder in connection with the killing.