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Son accused of killing mom over cats living in Reading home held without bail

Son accused of killing mom over cats living in Reading home held without bail

Prosecutors detailed an alleged family dispute over 84 cats living in their Reading home before the suspect "blew madre to pieces."

October 15, 2026 at 3:54 pm EDT

Matthew Farwell trial (live updates): Stoughton Chief McNamara testifying about Sandra Birchmore

New Hampshire offices among those that have received ‘suspicious substance’ letters

Mass. futurecast: Heavy rain, 45 mph gusts usher in the coldest weekend of the season

BPS security employee accused of raping woman at MSP barracks on Martha’s Vineyard

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Ex-Worcester County correctional officer accused of smuggling drugs into jail

Officials identify married couple found dead in Attleboro home

Raccoon in southern Mass. town tests positive for rabies

Mother pushes for her son to receive education, care he needs following mental health struggle

Gov. Healey announces new fire safety regulations following deadly Gabriel House fire

Gov. Healey announces new fire safety regulations following deadly Gabriel House fire

City of Boston sues Trump administration to recover $20M in federal funding

Reading man accused of killing his mother inside their family home pleads not guilty

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New documentary on 6 lifelong friends reconnecting

Salem High School briefly shelters in place after anonymous threat

Over 500 seniors enrolled in car-free seniors pilot program with MBTA

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Boston Public Schools considers ban on cell phones, smartwatches, and other devices

Survey: 28% of Americans say they'd pay extra for ad-free streaming, but few actually do

Millennials in this state are increasingly becoming homeowners. Here’s how some of them achieved it.

Boo-yeah! These Halloween lawns are frightfully cool

Survey: Half of shoppers have lost money on an international order

Inside the evidence in the initial days of the Matthew Farwell trial

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Céline Dion latest celeb to get Barbie doll in her honor

Halle Berry’s son cleared to testify in custody battle with ex-husband

Recall alert: 16K air rifles recalled; can fire unexpectedly

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Halloween 2026: How much will you spend this spooky season?

Oregon high school football coach fired after team’s 63-0 victory

Patriots wide receiver A.J. Brown returns to practice after missing last four games

Patriots coach Mike Vrabel shares promising update on health of 2 star players

Report: Patriots LT Will Campbell avoids major knee injury, considered week-to-week

Key Patriots player to miss ‘multiple weeks’ after suffering injury in win over Raiders

Patriots quarterback inviting you to 2nd annual pasta bowl to benefit Italian Home for Children

Céline Dion latest celeb to get Barbie doll in her honor

Halle Berry’s son cleared to testify in custody battle with ex-husband

Actress Kaley Cuoco announces birth of second child

84 cats surrendered from home of Reading woman found dead, son charged in her death

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