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Josh Lanier

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jlanier@dailyvoice.com

Josh Lanier started his reporting career in high school for his local newspaper. Many — many — years later, he’s still chasing leads for compelling stories. During his time writing for newspapers, magazines, and online publications, he’s covered everything from murderers to mommy bloggers, but his most interesting story is always the next one.


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Newly Minted Millionaire: Dad Gifts Daughter $2M Winning Lottery Ticket Newly Minted Millionaire: Dad Gifts Daughter $2M Winning Lottery Ticket
Newly Minted Millionaire: Dad Gifts Daughter $2M Winning Lottery Ticket A Georgia woman is $2 million richer thanks to her dad after he bought her a winning lottery ticket in East Boston.  Vanesa Menijvar Acosta, of Norcross, Georgia, is the first $2 million winner in the Massachusetts State Lottery's "$25,000,000 Mega Money” scratch-off ticket. The $50 game went on sale earlier this month.  Acosta chose to take the lump sum payment of $1.3 million (before taxes) rather than the annuity, which would have paid the full amount over 20 years.  She said she plans to use the money to pay for college.  Acosta's dad bought the winning ticket at&n…

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Police & Fire
FBI To Release Epstein Jail Video Proving He Died By Suicide — Not Murder, Agency Deputy Says FBI To Release Epstein Jail Video Proving He Died By Suicide — Not Murder, Agency Deputy Says
FBI To Release Epstein Jail Video Proving He Died By Suicide — Not Murder, Agency Deputy Says In the seven years since Jeffrey Epstein — the notorious and well-connected convicted child sex offender — was found dead in a jail cell, the theory that he was murdered rather than died by suicide, as officials claim, has only gained ground. Now, federal authorities say they will release proof to firmly debunk that idea. FBI Deputy Director Dan Bongino told Fox News on Thursday, May 29, that the agency will release video evidence showing that Epstein hanged himself at the Metropolitan Correctional Center in 2019. “I just want to be crystal clear on this," he said, per the LA Times. "I am n…

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Police & Fire
Twice-Deported Man Accused Of Child Abuse, ICE Says Twice-Deported Man Accused Of Child Abuse, ICE Says
Twice-Deported Man Accused Of Child Abuse, ICE Says A man twice deported from the United States is back behind bars after immigration agents arrested him in Connecticut, where he now faces charges of serious charges of child abuse, authorities said.  Jorge Martinez Duenas, 44, of Honduras, was arrested earlier this year by ICE agents while he was out on bail on state charges, federal authorities said.  “Jorge Martinez has already been removed from the U.S. twice, and now he faces charges of victimizing a child in Connecticut,” said Patricia H. Hyde, acting Field Office Director for ICE Enforcement and Removal Operations in Bos…

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Obituaries
Retired Greenwich Hero Officer Dies After Battle With Cancer: 'We Will Miss Him Every Day' Retired Greenwich Hero Officer Dies After Battle With Cancer: 'We Will Miss Him Every Day'
Retired Greenwich Hero Officer Dies After Battle With Cancer: 'We Will Miss Him Every Day' A highly decorated, retired Greenwich police officer and US Marine — widely supported by the community during his battle with brain cancer — has passed away. He was just 63 years old. Robert Hansen Jr., the son of a retired Greenwich detective, joined the department in 1987 after serving in the Marine Corps. He served with distinction until his retirement in 2016 and continued his commitment to public service as a special officer even after stepping down, the department said.  Hansen gained local acclaim in 2009 after he saved an elderly woman who became lost during a snowstorm. He fou…

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Police & Fire
‘You’re Coming With Me’: Passenger Attacks Crew Member Mid-Flight, Forcing Emergency Landing ‘You’re Coming With Me’: Passenger Attacks Crew Member Mid-Flight, Forcing Emergency Landing
‘You’re Coming With Me’: Passenger Attacks Crew Member Mid-Flight, Forcing Emergency Landing A flight out of Bradley International Airport turned into a terrifying ordeal for passengers after a man from Kansas attacked a crew member mid-air, forcing them to step in to subdue him and the pilot to turn the plane around, authorities said.  Julius Jordan Priester, 24, of Wichita, was arrested after he assaulted a flight attendant on American Airlines Flight 3359, which had just left Windsor Locks, Connecticut, and was headed to Chicago on Tuesday, May 27, the US Attorney for Connecticut said.  About 30 to 60 minutes after takeoff, Priester reportedly caused panic in the cabin…

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Real Estate
Capitol Hotel In Downtown Hartford Hits Market With No Strings Attached Capitol Hotel In Downtown Hartford Hits Market With No Strings Attached
Capitol Hotel In Downtown Hartford Hits Market With No Strings Attached A major piece of downtown Hartford real estate is officially up for grabs.  The Capitol Hotel, a nine-story, 96-room property located directly across from Union Station, is being offered for sale with no brand or management ties, making it a blank canvas for new owners. The Capitol Hotel sits at 424-440 Asylum Street and 22 Union Place, right at the edge of the city’s transportation heart, within walking distance of trains and buses and minutes from I-91 and I-84. That access makes it ideal for any new owners considering converting the hotel into apartments or condos.  The hotel …

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News
Twice-Jailed Ex-CT Gov. John Rowland Pardoned by Trump: Reports Twice-Jailed Ex-CT Gov. John Rowland Pardoned by Trump: Reports
Twice-Jailed Ex-CT Gov. John Rowland Pardoned by Trump: Reports Former Connecticut Gov. John G. Rowland, who served two prison terms, has been granted a pardon by President Donald Trump, according to multiple national reports. Rowland’s name appeared on a list of clemency recipients released Wednesday, May 28, which also included reality TV stars Todd and Julie Chrisley of the show Chrisley Knows Best, rapper NBA YoungBoy, and former US Rep. Michael Grimm of New York, according to Politico. The 68-year-old Republican former governor led Connecticut from 1995 until his 2004 resignation amid scandal. He spent 10 months in federal prison after pleading gui…

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Schools
Knife Fight At Waterbury High School, 11 Students Charged: Police Knife Fight At Waterbury High School, 11 Students Charged: Police
Knife Fight At Waterbury High School, 11 Students Charged: Police Multiple students were arrested after police said they got into a knife fight at a Waterbury high school on Wednesday, May 28.  The fight broke out just before noon at John F. Kennedy High School, 422 Highland Ave. The school resource officer, with help from other Waterbury police, broke up the attack, officials said.  Several students suffered minor injuries in the fight, but the school nurse was able to treat their wounds without further assistance, Waterbury police said.  In all, nine minor-aged boys and two underage girls were arrested and charged with various crimes, in…

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Police & Fire
Man Jumps To Death From Parking Garage At Boston Medical Center: Police Man Jumps To Death From Parking Garage At Boston Medical Center: Police
Man Jumps To Death From Parking Garage At Boston Medical Center: Police Police are investigating after a man jumped to his death from the parking garage used by the Boston Medical Center and Boston University Medical Campus on Wednesday morning, May 28.  Boston police received a report of a jumper around 8:45 a.m. at 710 Albany Street, which is listed as the visitor and patient parking garage. Paramedics pronounced him dead at the scene.  Authorities have not identified the man, and the incident is under investigation by district detectives, Boston police said.  The Office of the Chief Medical Examiner is next to that parking garage. 

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Police & Fire
Harwinton Dad Accused Of Abusing 5-Month-Old Daughter, Breaking Multiple Bones: Police Harwinton Dad Accused Of Abusing 5-Month-Old Daughter, Breaking Multiple Bones: Police
Harwinton Dad Accused Of Abusing 5-Month-Old Daughter, Breaking Multiple Bones: Police A 41-year-old Connecticut man accused of abusing his 5-month-old daughter and breaking multiple bones turned himself in to police earlier this week, authorities said. Matthew Cirish, of Harwinton, is charged with risk of injury to a child and assault in the first-degree, Connecticut State Police said.  Police began investigating Cirish after he took the girl to an emergency room for persistent vomiting and constipation on March 19, and staff noticed several bruises and scratches that the parents could not explain, a police report said.  Cirish initially claimed the infant had scr…

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