Domestic Violence Homicide List Narratives
October 1, 2005 – September 30, 2006

Beginning in 2006 Jane Doe Inc. has expanded our definition beyond intimate partners to try to capture the full picture and context of domestic violence homicides. This list includes homicides in which the homicide victim and perpetrator are former spouse or intimate partner, adults or teens with children in common; adults or teens in a current or former dating relationship; homicides in which the homicide victim is a bystander or intervened in an attempted homicide in the context of domestic violence and was killed (including friends, family members, new intimate partners, roommates and co-workers). This also includes homicides in which the motive reported included jealousy in the context of an intimate partner or dating relationship, and or a power and control relationship (including parents, siblings and caregivers).

This list may be edited over time to reflect any new information that comes to light about these domestic violence homicides.

November 18, 2005: Myron Crapps, 33 of Springfield was allegedly stabbed by his girlfriend, Dawn Wheeler, 31 who has been charged with his murder.

December 1, 2005: Zinaida Girdauskiene, 65 of North Reading was allegedly shot to death by her husband, Roaldas Baran, 72 who then committed suicide. According to the DA, police had responded to the house in August 2004 on a domestic dispute though no charges were filed at that time. Police believe Girdauskiene to be of Lithuanian descent and was in the United States on a visa, she and Baran were married in April 2005.

December 5, 2005: Frederick Keough, 43 of Salem was allegedly killed by his girlfriend’s estranged husband, Armando “Eddie” Pereira, 55 who then turned the gun on himself. Keough had recently begun dating Pereira’s estranged wife, Linda. According to police, the Pereiras had separated over a year ago and Linda had initiated divorce proceedings. The Pereiras have two children together.

December 18, 2005: Ruby Blackhall, 82 of Hamilton, was allegedly kicked and beaten to death by her daughter Kim Blackhall, 44. Police responded to a call from Kim Blackhall saying that a woman had fallen and was unconscious. Arraigned on a charge of first-degree murder, Blackhall is being held without bail until a psychiatric evaluation can be performed.

January 13, 2006: Edward Schiller, 39, of Framingham was shot in the head allegedly by Scott Foxworth, 52, in an alleged murder-for-hire plot. Foxworth was allegedly paid $10,000 by James Brescia, 46, of Waltham who suspected his wife to be involved with Edward Schiller. Brescia had recently moved out of the couple’s Marlboro home and a divorce was pending. Both Brescia and Foxworth were charged with first-degree murder and conspiracy.

January 14, 2006: Krista Lucianno, 17, of Fall River was strangled with a cable dog leash by her uncle, Christopher Banville, 32. She was found on her grandparents’ garage floor, partially clothed, with bruises on her neck and face. Banville, who has a previous criminal record, was charged with murder.

January 20, 2006: Rachel Entwistle, 27, and Lillian Rose Entwistle, 9-months, of Hopkinton, were shot while at home in bed allegedly by husband and father Neil Entwistle, 27. Entwistle fled to his parent’s home in England, but was extradited to Massachusetts after being formally arrested and charged with the murders on February 9, 2006. The couple, married since 2003, had been renting their home in Hopkinton and had only moved in 10 days prior.

March 6, 2006: Michelle Padgett Townsend, 27, of Pittsfield, was stabbed to death by her estranged husband, Seymour Townsend, 35. Michelle was reported missing on March 4th by friends and family and her body was found in Townsend’s apartment on March 6th. The couple was separated, and both were unemployed. Michelle had filed a two-week restraining order against Townsend on February 2, 2006. Michelle is survived by her four daughters, ages 2 to 7, including a daughter with Townsend. Townsend has been charged with murder.

March 13, 2006: Michael Zammitti Jr., 39, and Chester Roberts, 51, both of Wakefield were shot to death allegedly by Sean Fitzpatrick, 44, of Freedom, NH. Fitzpatrick, a friend and neighbor of the Zammitti family, who have a summer home in New Hampshire, allegedly wanted to become involved with Zammitti’s wife. Fitzpatrick has been charged with the murders. Roberts, who worked for Zammitti, is believed to have been killed because he was with Zammitti when Fitzpatrick arrived and witnessed Michael’s murder. Michael is survived by three children.

April 16, 2006: Velveena Baskin, 38, of Boston was beaten to death allegedly by her estranged husband, Whitney Baskin, 46, and died a day later at Massachusetts General Hospital. Three of Velveena’s children from a previous marriage were home at the time. The Baskins were recently separated and divorce proceedings were pending. Police reported several prior visits to the home in response to violence. Mr. Baskin has been charged with murder. Velveena is survived by eight children and three grandchildren.

April 17, 2006: Tracy Mei, 34, of East Templeton died in the hospital nine days after her boyfriend, Steven Bourgeois, 43, allegedly ran her over with a four-wheel all-terrain vehicle in his garage. Mei leaves three children, ages 3, 8, and 9. Bourgeois is the father of the youngest child, who allegedly was in the vehicle with his father at the time of the incident. Bourgeois has been charged with murder.

April 27, 2006: Dominique Samuels, 19, of Milton was allegedly strangled to death by Rodrick Taylor, 35, at a Roxbury rooming house where she was living at the time. Dominique was strangled allegedly after refusing the sexual advances of Taylor, who is the friend and cousin of at least two of Dominique’s roommates. Taylor allegedly took Dominique’s body to Franklin Park in Boston two days later and incinerated her. Dominique’s body was found in the park. Rodrick has been charged with murder.

May 4, 2006: Michelle Barclay, 53, of Swampscott was shot by her husband, John Barclay, 55 who then shot himself. Police report that Barclay called 911 and said he had just killed his wife and was going to kill himself. Police responded to the home and discovered both bodies. The Barclays, who were married for 34 years, leave behind a 31-year old son and a 19-year old daughter.

May 20, 2006: Carla Souza, 37 and her son, Caique, 11 of Framingham were beaten to death with a hammer allegedly by Carla’s husband, Jeremias Bins, 30. According to police, Carla called 911. Bins arrived at the Framingham Police Department early the next day carrying the 5-month old son that he had with Carla and allegedly confessed to killing his wife and stepson. The baby had not been harmed. Bins has been charged with two counts of murder. According to Carla’s friends, previous violence had occurred in the relationship, but it had not been reported. Carla, Caique, and Bins were members of Boston’s Brazilian immigrant community.

June 8, 2006: Mary Crawford, 92 of Quincy was allegedly strangled with the cord of her Lifeline pendant by her son, Hugh Crawford, 59. Mary died in the hospital three days later. Mr. Crawford had been living in the basement apartment of his mother’s home following an allegedly acrimonious divorce from his wife in 1984. Mr. Crawford has been charged with murder.

June 23, 2006: Rachel Richards, 48, of Rowley was beaten to death allegedly by her husband of ten years, Scott Richards, 48, in their home. Rowley police responded to a 911 call from the couple’s 10-year old daughter, who found her mother. Mr. Richards was taken to an area hospital for self-inflicted stab wounds and was arraigned at his bedside for his wife’s murder.

July 22, 2006: Analicia Perry, 20, of Roxbury was fatally shot in the face alledgedly by Laron Lewis Richardson, 18, of Jamaica Plain. Analicia was shot while kneeling down to place candles at the makeshift memorial site where her brother had been shot to death 4 years before. Richardson has been arrested and is charged with murder. Analicia’s former boyfriend, Steven R. Sayles, 19, of Dorchester is charged with being an accessory after the fact. Analicia had been arguing with Sayles in the days and moments leading up to the fatal shooting. Analicia was the single mother of a 4 year old daughter.

April 23, 2006: Maria Sastre, 34, of Lawrence was beaten to death in her home allegedly by Levi Omar Alcantara, 30. Maria’s 14-year old son attempted to intervene and was injured in the process. Maria had two other children, ages 10 and 12. Alcantara was arrested and charged with murder. Maria and Alcantara were known to be friends.

Perpetrator Suicide
June 5, 2006: Robert Morrow, 45, of East Brookfield, fatally shot himself in the chest as police attempted to serve him with a warrant and a restraining order. The restraining order had been granted to his wife earlier that day for domestic violence. The warrant listed several charges, including assault with intent to murder. Morrow was an East Brookfield police officer.

Out of State
August 24, 2006: Linda Lambesis, 57, and Mary Shanks, 56, were shot to death allegedly by Christopher Williams, 26, in Essex, Vermont. Williams, it is reported, went to Linda’s home looking for Andrea Lambesis, his recent former girlfriend and Linda’s daughter, to kill Andrea. When he found Linda there and not Andrea, he killed her and then continued searching for Andrea at her workplace, the Essex Elementary School. When he did not find her there, he killed teacher Mary Shanks. Williams also shot and wounded 2 others and shot and wounded himself. Williams was arrested and charged with two counts each of first degree murder and attempted murder. Williams is also charged in Springfield, MA with violating a restraining order filed by an ex-girlfriend who reportedly obtained the order after Williams threatened to kill her and her stepmother.

Total Numbers (October 2005- September 2006)
# Women Killed: 13 (+ 2 out of state)
# Men Killed: 7
# Children Killed: 3
# Suicides by Perpetrators: 4
# Total Incidents:19 (+ 1 out of state)
# Children Who Survive Their Mothers: 25 (one is alleged perpetrator)
# Children with one living Parent who killed the other Parent: 9
# Children Left Behind (adult & minor) as a result of parental murder-suicide: 2
# Children Who Survive their Fathers: 7

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