The jury also convicted Chism of aggravated rape and armed robbery in the death of Colleen Ritzer, but acquitted him of one count of aggravated rape.
Chism case underlines difficulty of using insanity defenseThe case is the latest example of the uphill battle lawyers face when using the insanity defense in murder cases.
5 things to know about the Philip Chism trialThe defense had argued that Chism was insane at the time of the killing of Colleen Ritzer, a Danvers High teacher.
The board that oversees the South Boston park may start charging admission to events as soon as next summer.
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A world-class cocktail bar inside a Sichuan restaurant inside a historic mansion in the suburbs. It?s as wonderful as it is unlikely.
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The second-year defensive lineman will miss the rest of the season after suffering a thigh injury on Sunday.
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With this defense, Patriots strike just the right balanceNew England leads the league in forcing three-and-outs, which is giving the offense plenty of opportunities.
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After a disciplinary hearing Tuesday, managers formally recommended firing the operator whose train left without him.
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Police Chief Charlie Beck and Mayor Eric Garcetti told reporters that they stand behind the superintendent?s order.
Mayor Walsh also said the City of Boston experienced a cyber attack that began about 9 a.m. Tuesday and lasted 20 minutes.
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For Bridj, monthly pass proves too costlyThe private Boston bus operator found that its monthly pass option proved to be a little too popular.
Tips from the pros on predicting snowWith Massachusetts in a warm spell, there?s a question on many residents? minds: When is the snow going to arrive?
Artist to be featured at MFA found dead in IndiaMFA employees said they are ?shocked and saddened? by the news of Upadhyay?s death, which Mumbai police are investigating as a murder.
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Gambling revenue at Plainridge Park Casino continues to slideState officials were counting on the casino to generate $128 million in tax revenue, but recently lowered that projection.
Wildlife officials praise Blue Hills deer huntOfficials estimate that the reduction of 64 deer ? 47 of them female ? will thin the population by at least 120 deer by next spring.
The local Scientologists have purchased the office building at 212-214 Lincoln Street and several surrounding properties in Allston.
About 350 Boston children got the chance to wander around a Dorchester Target and spend $50 gift cards.
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?Mismatched? black students pay the price of affirmative actionThere is little doubt that racial preferences have backfired.
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With LeGarrette Blount?s status uncertain, New England brought on the former Denver Bronco and Wisconsin Badger.
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A campaign by Bryon Hefner would put him in the middle of Stanley Rosenberg?s professional life, too.
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The stunning car, along with Janis Joplin?s psychedelic Porsche, were sold at auction last week.
The alliance will be Saudi-led and is being established because terrorism ??should be fought by all means and collaboration should be made to eliminate it.??
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