Peabody Man Tries To Kill Girlfriend, Nabbed For Arson, Kidnapping, Police Say
An Essex County man scorched his apartment in an attempt to murder his girlfriend who was still inside, officials say.
Edi Diazabakana, of Lowell, was arrested around 11 p.m. on Tuesday, August 8 after he kidnapped his girlfriend and tried to kill her, a plot that was only foiled because police arrived at his apartment because a fire alarm was reported to be going off, according to the Peabody Police Department.
Diazabakana's girlfriend was yelling for help when police arrived at the apartment at 85 Lowell Street, telling the police that her boyfriend was trying to kill her. Fir…
Man Guilty Of Killing Innocent Woman Outside Lowell Apartment In 2020: DA
A 23-year-old man accused of killing a woman who wanted to buy a used car from him was found guilty this week of her slaying, authorities said.
Xavier DeJesus, of Lowell, was convicted earlier this week of second-degree murder and four firearm charges, including carrying a firearm without a license, possessing ammunition without an FID card, carrying a loaded firearm without a license, and discharging a firearm within 500 feet of a building, the Middlesex District Attorney's Office said.
Deija Mendez, 23, of Boston, went to Lowell on June 23, 2020, to buy a used BMW from De…
Eastern Mass Mom Of 4 Dies Unexpectedly, Community She Cared For Returns The Love
A woman known for her generosity is now being laid to rest with the help of her Middlesex County community.
Vilmaria Maldonado, a Lowell mom of four who worked for various non-profit organizations, died unexpectedly on Friday, July 28, according to a GoFundMe created to raise money for her "final farewell."
"Chispi loved to be involved in the community helping in any way she could," her obituary said. "She gave of herself to those in need."
Vilmaria worked as a CNA, social worker, and non-profit advocate, according to her Facebook profile.
Only days before her death, Vilmaria was maki…
