Marcel Lagrange, who appeared in Cumberland County Superior Court on charges that he fatally shot a Westbrook couple in front of their 2 children, has a lengthy history of mental illness and violent threats.
John Terhune
Staff Writer
As a member of METLN's quick strike investigations team, John writes about everything from gun legislation to housing. He previously spent a year on a deep-dive investigation of the Lewiston mass shooting as part of the Press Herald's collaboration with Frontline and Maine Public. A Waterville native, John has degrees from Middlebury College and Boston University and spends his free time going to the movies, practicing the guitar and defusing arguments at men's league soccer games.
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Couple shot to death in front of their children in Westbrook
Marcel Lagrange Jr., of South Portland, has been charged with two counts of murder in the slayings of Brittney Cockrell and Michael Hayter.
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Eaton indicted on murder charges following Bowdoin killings
A Sagadahoc County Grand Jury indictment against Joseph Eaton reveals new clues about why police believe he had access to multiple guns, despite being a convicted felon.
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Contractor work caused gas leak in Scarborough, officials say
Police closed traffic on Route 1 in Scarborough between Route 114 and Haigis Parkway due to a gas main leak Friday morning. The leak was repaired by 12:30 p.m.
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Portland’s interim police chief announces departure
Chief F. Heath Gorham will retire from the force at the end of the month after more than 20 years with the department and about 18 months as interim chief.
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Homeless man dies of apparent overdose near Marginal Way
Several people living in tents near the Marginal Way Park and Ride identified the man found dead Monday as Stanley Holmes, a homeless Portland resident.
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Grand jury files attempted murder charges in April interstate shootings
Joseph Eaton, who is already facing 4 murder charges, was charged Wednesday with another 11 crimes related to a shooting spree on Interstate 295 in Yarmouth.
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Senate advances bill to partially decriminalize prostitution
Gov. Janet Mills has yet to announce a stance on the bill that would eliminate the crime of engaging in prostitution but maintain penalties for those who solicit sex workers.
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Heavily redacted 911 transcripts offer few clues about shootings in Bowdoin and Yarmouth
State police released more than 2 dozen emergency call transcripts related to an April 18 mass shooting, but many of the documents are so heavily redacted they provide no new information.
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Fire at Portland apartment leaves residents homeless
At least 10 people are searching for new housing after a fire in their apartment building on Bramhall Street early Friday.