Homicide Watch Boston

Each week, Homicide Watch brings you a list of upcoming hearings in the cases we follow. All cases are heard at Suffolk Superior Court, located at 3 Pemberton Square in Boston, Mass.

On Tuesday, Aug. 26, Omar Bonner, 27, charged with the December 2013 death of 25-year-old Romeo McCubbin, will appear for a status review conference.

His alleged accomplices Omar Denton, 30, Andrew “Spoilers” Robertson, 38, and Javaine Watson, 23, will appear for status review conferences as well.

Please remember that all hearings are subject to change, even at the last minute. To confirm the time and date of homicide trial hearings, call the criminal clerk’s office at (617) 788-8160.

In brief:

One homicide was reported this week in Boston:

- Around 8:15 Saturday morning, Dawnn Jaffier, 26, was found with a gunshot wound to the head. She was taken to Boston Medical Center, where she died.

The Boston Police Department is actively investigating the facts and circumstances surrounding this incident. Anyone with information is urged to contact the Boston Police Homicide Unit at (617) 343-4470.

One woman has died and another was injured in a double shooting in Mattapan Saturday morning, authorities said.

Shortly after 8 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 23, Boston police officers responded to the sound of gunshots at the intersection of Charlotte Street and Blue Hill in Dorchester. Upon arrival, they found Dawnn Jaffier, 26, of Boston suffering a gunshot wound to the head. Jaffier was taken to Boston Medical Center, where she eventually died. A second female victim, also in her 20s, was transported to Carney Hospital with a gunshot wound to the leg.

Keith Williams, 18, of Boston was arrested and charged with illegal possession of a firearm and illegal possession of ammunition after cops saw him fleeing the scene. Two other individuals were also interviewed in connection with the incident, but released.

Jaffier, a UMass Amherst graduate, was characterized by police as an “innocent victim.” She was marching in the D’ouvert Parade in Dorchester when she died.

A full update from BPD is after the jump.
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David Yarde, 23, who was convicted of second-degree murder and unlawful possession of a firearm on Aug. 6, 2014, was sentenced Friday to a mandatory term of life in prison for the death of 22-year-old DeAndre Russ in October 2012.

During his sentencing hearing, Russ’ family members took the stand to relay fond memories of Russ and express forgiveness for his killer.

His cousin, a Boston resident, lamented gun violence in the city.

“I wish you two had just fought. Now everybody runs to guns,” she said. “All these young men are dying … there’s so much violence in Boston.”

In the end, however, Russ’ memory influenced her decision to forgive.

“DeAndre wouldn’t want me to be mad,” she said.

The victim’s mother, who prepared a letter, said she’s also forgiven Yarde.

“He will never be forgotten,” she wrote. “I’m glad that I got justice for him … DeAndre didn’t deserve that, but David, I forgive you.”

At the time of Russ’ murder, Yarde was out on $5,000 bail for a November 2010 gun arrest. He will serve two-and-a-half years on a firearms conviction before beginning his life term.

A press release from the Suffolk County District Attorney’s Office below.
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Juanly Peña, 15, of Dorchester pleaded guilty to charges of manslaughter and unlawful possession of a firearm in a Suffolk County Juvenile Courtroom Wednesday following the death of his 9-year-old brother in February 2014.

On the morning of Feb. 7, the teen shot his brother, Janmarcos, with what he thought was an unloaded handgun while Janmarcos was playing video games. The boy ran into a hallway and collapsed, unable to recover from his injuries.

Both defendant and prosecutors agree the death was an accident.

Peña, who was charged as a youthful offender, was sentenced to six years in the custody of Massachusetts Department of Youth Services. Upon his release, he faces a three-year probation period as a result of his firearms charge.

A press release from the Suffolk County District Attorney’s Office below.
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Nearly two months after a young couple was struck and killed while on a stroll in Back Bay, an Allston man has been arrested for his role in the incident.

Mohamed Alfageeh, 30, pleaded innocent Monday to two counts of motor vehicle homicide and one count of negligent operation of a vehicle. He surrendered himself on a warrant after receiving the indictment last week.

On June 21, Alfageeh allegedly ran a red light and rammed his Ford Explorer into the car in front of him, setting into motion a chain of events that would ultimately claim the lives of Jessica L. Campbell, 27, and John J. Lanzillotti, 28, of Brookline. Prosecutors originally believed his wife to be the driver of the vehicle, but charges were never filed.

Alfageeh is currently being held on $10,000 cash bail and has been ordered to surrender his passport for the duration of the case. He will return to court on Sept. 22, 2014.

A press release from the Suffolk County District Attorney’s Office below.
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**Update (8/18/2014): Chin was arraigned Monday, Aug. 18, on count of murder in East Boston Municipal Court and is currently being held without bail. He will return to court on Sept. 17, 2014.**

Boston police have arrested a Lynn man in connection with the 2013 homicide of Sherry L. Bradley, 32, also of Lynn.

Chhoeut Chin, 42, was taken into custody on Friday, Aug. 14, and is described by police as Bradley’s former boyfriend.

Bradley’s body was found near 800 Border St. in East Boston on August 1, 2013, and the medical examiner ruled her death a homicide in April of this year. The manner of her death has not yet been released.

Bradley, a Lynn native, was an administrative assistant and mother of four. She enjoyed singing, dancing and especially spending time with her family.

A press release from the Suffolk County District Attorney’s Office below.
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Each week, Homicide Watch brings you a list of upcoming hearings in the cases we follow. All cases are heard at Suffolk Superior Court, located at 3 Pemberton Square in Boston, Mass.

On Tuesday, Aug. 19, Eric Barnes, 29, charged with the March 2013 death of 20-year-old Brousseau Normil, will appear for a status hearing.

Angeliea Brown, 33, accused of killing 73-year-old Winston Fields in August 2013, will appear for an evidentiary suppression hearing.

On Thursday, Aug. 21, Harold Coleman, 26, charged with the March 2014 death of Christopher Borgella, will appear for a pretrial conference.

His brother and alleged accomplice Shawn Coleman, 22, will appear for a pretrial conference as well.

Olivia Mora, 37, accused of striking 9-year Brianna Rosales with her car in November 2013, will appear for a status review conference.

Mark Tomas Regan, 33, charged with the March 2014 slaying of his 66-year-old father, Mark Thomas Regan, will appear for an appointment counsel hearing.

Please remember that all hearings are subject to change, even at the last minute. To confirm the time and date of homicide trial hearings, call the criminal clerk’s office at (617) 788-8160.

In brief:

One homicide was reported this week in Boston.

- Antoine Marquis Dingle-Knight, 27, was found suffering a gunshot wound Monday night in Dorchester. He was taken to Boston Medical Center, where he died.

The Boston Police Department is actively investigating the facts and circumstances surrounding this incident. Anyone with information is urged to contact the Boston Police Homicide Unit at (617) 343-4470.

**Update (8/14/2014): The Boston Globe has identified the victim of this homicide as Antoine Marquis Dingle-Knight, 27, of Dorchester.**

A man shot in Dorchester Monday night has died, authorities said.

In the evening hours of Monday, Aug. 11, Boston police officers responded to a report of a person shot at 93 Devon St. in Dorchester. Upon arrival, they found a male victim suffering what appeared to be a gunshot wound. He was taken to Boston Medical Center, where he eventually died.

A full update from BPD is after the jump.
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