Police/Crime/Courts

6 years ago

Suspect in murder trial takes stand in own defense

A 23-year-old Fitchburg, Massachusetts, man who is accused of murdering an Oakfield resident when an argument broke out over a drug deal two years ago took the stand Monday to blame the crime on someone else.

6 years ago

Patten man details finding murder victim

In heartbreaking testimony Thursday, a sobbing Patten man told the jury in the murder trial against Marcus Asante, 23, of Massachusetts, that he panicked when he saw that his friend was dead in the front seat of his car.

6 years ago

Houlton man appeals murder conviction

Reginald Dobbins, who was sentenced to 65 years in prison for the brutal murder of another Houlton man more than two years ago, appealed his case before the Maine Supreme Judicial Court on Wednesday.