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Manhunt underway for husband accused of killing wife in their Massachusetts home

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A manhunt is underway for a Massachusetts man suspected of killing his wife who should be considered "armed and dangerous," police said Tuesday. A search is underway for a Massachusetts man suspected of killing his wife who should be considered "armed and dangerous," police said Tuesday. Aaron Pennington, 33, is a suspect in the homicide of his wife, 30-year-old Breanne Pennington, who was found dead at their home in Gardner on Sunday, Massachusetts State Police said. His car -- a white BMW 320 -- was found by a hunter in a wooded area of Gardner on Monday evening following a police alert for the vehicle, authorities said. A search involving multiple police agencies, including canine and aviation units, is currently underway in the area for the suspect. "We're operating under the assumption that Mr. Pennington is still alive and on the run," Gardner Police Chief Eric McAvene Jr. told reporters during a press briefing on Tuesday. Massachusetts State ...

Delaware woman pleads guilty to killing 3-year-old daughter, dumping remains on softball field

A Delaware woman is facing decades in prison after pleading guilty to killing her 3-year-old daughter and dumping her burned remains on a softball field DOVER, Del. -- A Delaware woman is facing decades in prison after pleading guilty to killing her 3-year- old daughter and dumping her burned remains on a softball field . Kristie Haas, 31, pleaded guilty Thursday to murder by abuse or neglect, abuse of a corpse, and three counts of endangering the welfare of a child. Prosecutors are recommending a sentence of 50 years in prison on the murder charge, suspended for non-custodial supervision after 30 years behind bars. The murder charge carries a maximum sentence of life in prison. Prosecutors are recommending probation for the other counts and will drop several other felony and misdemeanor charges. “Yes, your honor,” Haas repeatedly intoned softly as Superior Court Judge Noel Primos asked whether she understood the nature of the charges and the consequences of entering a guilty pl...