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Burlington Homicide

Friday, May 4, 2012

Hometown Friends Remember Kristen Pulisciano

Kristen Pulisciano was fatally stabbed in her Burlington home Thursday.

In the wake of the tragic events on Forbes Avenue last night many friends and old friends of the victim have been taking to social media to express their thoughts on the one we lost. Kristen Pulisciano, who was murdered last night, allegedly by her long-term boyfriend Christopher Piantedosi, was a North Reading native. North Reading-Reading Patch put out a call to those who knew her to express their thoughts on her and her life. Here are some of the remembrances that were shared by those who knew Kristen. If you also knew her, please share you thoughts in the comments section below.  "She was a very sweet person, I know she was a great mom, even her daughter Bryanna's friends called her mommy. I'm sad cause she was trying really hard to …

sara

11:04 pm on Friday, May 11, 2012

I lost my best friend coming on two years the same way and still can't phathom why. I'm so sorry about your sister, it never answers itself but God will answer your prayers. I remember Kristens baby sister Toni back when we were kids always had such nice light in her eyes and smile when it came to her talking about her older sister and how beautiful she is inside and out. My condolences are …   more ›

DA: Burlington Stabbing Victim's Children Safe

The Middlesex District Attorney's office confirmed that the children of the murder suspect and victim are safe.

The Middlesex District Attorney's office confirmed to Patch this afternoon that both of Kristen Pulisciano's children are safe. This morning Fox 25 News in Boston reported that neighbors reported seeing the couple's two children run out of the home at the time when Pulisciano was being murdered. According to the report, the children were yelling that their mother had been stabbed. There is currently a manhunt under way for the father, Christopher Piantedosi, the lead suspect in last night's Forbes Avenue homicide. The DA's office would not say where the children are but said they were both safe. The DA also wouldn't verify the ages of the children, but from pictures and social media, it appears as if the son is of adult age and the …

Thursday, May 3, 2012

UPDATED: Woman Stabbed to Death in Burlington

Authorities now are identifying the woman who was stabbed to death Thursday evening.

Updated 11:28 p.m.: Burlington Police Chief Michael Kent told Patch tonight that the situation is "liquid" and police are still investigating and working the scene. At this time Kent said he could not confirm the identity of the suspect. Fox 25 Boston is reporting that police are looking for Pulisciano’s husband, Christopher Piantedosi. According to Fox's report, police believe Piantedosi may be in the Leominster area and is believed to be armed with a knife and possibly suicidal. Burlington Patch has not confirmed the couple was married and police have not definitely stated to Patch that Piantedosi is the suspect. Burlington Patch will carry updates on this incident as more information becomes available. Updated, 9:56 p.m.: Authorities …

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