Nate Fujita's latest appeal in murder of former girlfriend in Wayland rejected
The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court has rejected the latest appeal from Lauren Astley's killer, Nate Fujita.
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The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court has rejected the latest appeal from Lauren Astley's killer, Nate Fujita.
In the year and a half since Lauren was killed, her parents had begun to heal, but the details, evidence and testimony of the murder trial brought all the pain back.
Jurors found a 20-year-old Wayland man guilty of murder Thursday in the brutal death of his ex-girlfriend.
The first full day of deliberations in the Nate Fujita murder trial ended with no verdict.
The trial of a Wayland man accused of murdering his ex-girlfriend went to the jury Tuesday.
Two psychiatrists with drastically differing expert opinions took the stand Monday in the Nate Fujita murder trial.
A psychiatrist testified that Fujita could have been suffering from traumatic brain injuries from playing high school football before the murder.
The prosecution wrapped up it's case Thursday against Nate Fujita, the Wayland man on trial for murder in the death of his ex-girlfriend Lauren Astley.
Nate Fujita hung his head and cried as the medical examiner took the stand and detailed the last moment's of Lauren Astley's life.
It was another emotional day for the family of victim Lauren Astley, as the Nate Fujita murder trial continued in Middlesex Superior Court.
There was more damaging testimony Monday against Nate Fujita, the young Wayland man on trial for the brutal murder of his ex-girlfriend Lauren Astley.
This near-confession came out in testimony during his trial Friday as his cousin took the stand.
As Nate Fujita's uncle took the stand Thursday morning, the usually stoic Fujita broke down in tears.
Prosecutors continued to build their case Wednesday against the Wayland High graduate standing trial for killing his ex-girlfriend.
Lauren Astley's mother wept quietly in the courtroom Tuesday as she saw video of her daughter at work at the Natick Mall on the last day of her life.
Lauren Astley's co-workers say she talked about being afraid the night she left work to meet with her ex-boyfriend, Nate Fujita. That was the last time they ever saw her.
If Nate Fujita was in the long-term grip of mental disorders that overwhelmed him, that's one thing. But his lawyer has a very high mountain to climb to prove it.
The trial of a Wayland man charged with killing his ex-girlfriend is scheduled to get started.
A teenager's attorney wants bloody clothing found in the boy's house thrown out of his murder trial.
A Wayland teenager accused of killing his former girlfriend and leaving her body in a marshy area of town will go on trial in about a year.
A Wayland teenager accused of killing his ex-girlfriend and disposing of her body in a marshy area of town pleaded not guilty Tuesday.
Hundreds of family, friends and classmates turned out for a memorial service in Wayland for Lauren Astley.
Hundreds gathered at a church on Monday night, as a community stunned and saddened by the murder of a Wayland teenager remembered her life.
Dozens of police were back in a marshy area of Wayland Friday, searching for more evidence in the murder of 18-year-old Lauren Astley.
For the first time, the mother of a teenager murdered in Wayland is sharing the pain of that loss.
A new soccer tournament will welcome players of all abilities to Lancaster, Massachusetts.
After 35 years, the Plymouth County District Attorney's Office says they have solved two cold cases dating back to 1991 and 1993.
Orpheus Ocean of New Bedford, Massachusetts is building robotic vehicles to descend into extreme depths to collect data from the seafloor.
Patriots coach Mike Vrabel addressed reporters at Gillette Stadium ahead of the NFL Draft on Thursday after new photos were released of him and an NFL reporter.
The 2026 NFL Draft gets underway Thursday night, and the New England Patriots are scheduled to make 11 total selections over three days.
New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel is holding a news conference ahead of the NFL Draft.
Mike Vrabel is seeking counseling and will not be with the Patriots for Day 3 of the NFL Draft, the team confirmed.
A woman was murdered inside the UMass Campus Center Hotel in Amherst, Massachusetts Wednesday night, authorities said.
Anna Maria College in Paxton, Massachusetts announced Thursday it will soon close, citing "years of financial pressure."
Derrick Todd, a former doctor at Brigham & Women's Hospital in Boston, pleaded not guilty to 81 new sexual assault charges
There was a possible measles exposure at Logan Airport in Boston last week, Massachusetts health officials say.
A new study finds that a simple blood test could predict Alzheimer's disease long before symptoms appear.
The Lone Star tick, which can cause alpha-gal syndrome, is spreading north throughout Massachusetts.
Boston's cold and snowy winter might have an effect on this year's pollen allergy season.
HHS Secretary RFK Jr. wants the popular coffee chains to prove their surgery drinks are safe for teens and suggested the Trump administration could place limits on your cup of coffee.
There have been four violent attacks in three weeks at Tewksbury Hospital and a state representative is taking the fight to Beacon Hill to give security the non-lethal equipment back.
A family is demanding answers from the Gloucester, Massachusetts school district, after learning their five-year-old son was left alone in a quiet room for nearly half an hour.
A nurse says the decision is leaving the staff and patients at Tewksbury Hospital vulnerable to serious injury.
A Dorchester woman says Boston Police opened fire through her closed apartment door and the bullets went into her 5-year-old son's bedroom.
The I-Team has learned the Massachusetts Dept. of Health wants to take away pepper spray and non-lethal restraints from Tewksbury State Hospital safety officers.
Both the Trump and Healey administrations are using government websites to blame each other for the shutdown.
Which party stands to take more of the blame from voters for the government shutdown? Here's what a new poll says.
A UNH Survey Center/Granite State poll shows John Sununu crushing Scott Brown by 23 points among likely primary voters in New Hampshire.
Seth Moulton said he's running against Sen. Ed Markey because "our party leaders are clinging to that old playbook."
Maine Governor Janet Mills' run for Senate comes with an unusual promise - she will only serve one six-year term.
The Market Basket Board of Directors was justified in firing longtime CEO Arthur T. Demoulas, a judge ruled Monday.
April 20 is Patriots' Day and Marathon Monday in Massachusetts. Here's what's open and what's closed.
Another movie theater in Massachusetts is closing its doors. The Route One Cinema Pub in North Attleboro will shut down in May.
The bill would ban single-use plastic bags and implement a 10-cent fee for paper bags at Massachusetts stores.
Easter is today. Stores like Market Basket, Big Y and Stop & Shop have shared whether they'll be open or closed for the holiday.
Known for her vibrant, handcrafted pottery, Boston artist Jill Rosenwald has made a name for herself in the industry.
Two-time James Beard Award nominee and Dorchester native Chef Valentine Howell prepared one of his signature dishes on the grill.
Blithewold Manor in Bristol, Rhode Island is a rare American garden estate that captures the beauty and spirit of the Country Place Era.
An ancient art form still practiced by hand, bookbinding is finding new life at the Harcourt Bindery, a small shop in Charlestown.
Just steps from the water's edge along Lake Winnipesaukee, a spectacular estate mixes modern architecture with breathtaking views.
Patriots coach Mike Vrabel addressed reporters at Gillette Stadium ahead of the NFL Draft on Thursday after new photos were released of him and an NFL reporter.
The 2026 NFL Draft gets underway Thursday night, and the New England Patriots are scheduled to make 11 total selections over three days.
Mike Vrabel is seeking counseling and will not be with the New England Patriots for Day 3 of the NFL Draft, the team confirmed.
Boston has scored two runs or fewer in six of its last eight games, losing five.
Morgan Geekie bounced in a shot from beyond center as part of Boston's three-goal second-period surge and the Bruins beat the Buffalo Sabres 4-2 to even their first-round playoff series at 1 on Tuesday night.
Little Joe the gorilla is leaving Boston after decades at the Franklin Park Zoo.
There's been another sighting of an unusual killer whale named Old Thom in the waters off Massachusetts.
A soccer coach in Ludlow, Massachusetts plans to pay it forward after winning big on a lottery scratch ticket.
The Rumney Rocks Climbing Area is partially closed as nesting peregrine falcons could attack rock climbers.
A Cape Air plane had to return to Nantucket, Massachusetts after part of a door opened up mid-flight.