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Tuesday, June 12, 2012

Burlington Stabbing Suspect Pleads Not Guilty

Christopher Christopher Piantedosi, 39, will be held without bail until the pre-trial hearing on July 11.

Christopher Piantedosi, 39, of Methuen, the suspect in the first degree fatal stabbing of his former longtime girlfriend in her Burlington home pleaded "not guilty" to irst degree and malicious destruction of property over $250. Piantedosi was in Woburn Superior Court for the arraignment in connection to the case. He appeared behind a glass partition and said nothing beyond his response to the charge. Clerk Magistrate Matthew Day ordered that Piantedosi be held without in the lead up to a pre-trial hearing at 9 a.m. on July 9. At the request of Assistant District Attorney Nicole Allain Piantedosi was also ordered to have no contact with his and the victim's two children. According to authorities, at approximately 6:45pm on May 3, …

Lois Dodge

1:57 pm on Tuesday, June 12, 2012

Why am I not surprised that he has plead not guilty. Give me a break. Here is hoping the court system does not fall for that.   more ›

Monday, May 7, 2012

DA: Daughter's Friend Watched Stabbing Attack Live on Webcam

According to the district attorney's office a friend of the couple's 15-year-old daughter saw the attack, heard Pulisciano yell "Chris, please stop, I love you."

Christopher Piantedosi, 39, was in Woburn District Court for an arraignment on charges that he stabbed his long-time girlfriend Kristen Pulisciano in her home last Thursday evening. During the arraignment, Assistant District Attorney Nicole Allain provided new information on the case, including that the defendant and victim's 15-year-old daughter was home during the attack and that one of her friends saw the incident live on a web chat through an iPad. "The 9-1-1 call came from the 15-year-old daughter who reported that her father stabbed her mother," Allain said. "Officers entered the side door of the home and found the body and a bloody knife." Allain alleged that Piantedosi stabbed Pulisciano a total of 34 times, including a fatal …

Julie

11:33 pm on Saturday, May 12, 2012

they should give him life.these poor kids dont have a mother anymore.   more ›

Friday, May 4, 2012

Burlington Stabbing Suspect in Custody, Arraignment Monday [Videos]

Christopher Piantedosi turned himself in to authorities at the Massachusetts State Police Barracks in Weston shortly before 1:00 p.m.

The man wanted in connection with last evening’s stabbing death in Burlington has been taken into custody, Middlesex District Attorney Gerry Leone and Burlington Police Chief Michael Kent informed the public today. During a press conference at the Middlesex DA's office in Woburn, Leone informed reporters that Christopher Piantedosi, 39,  who had been living in Methuen, turned himself to State Police shortly before 1:00 p.m. Leone said the suspect was identified by a trooper and placed under arrest. An arrest warrant was issued early this morning for Piantedosi for one count of murder. After turning himself in, Piantedosi was transported to the Burlington Police Department, Leone said. Piantedosi will be arraigned at 9 a.m. Monday in Woburn…

Christine Herter Warren

8:33 pm on Sunday, May 6, 2012

Please accept my condolences for the tragic and untimely loss of your sister Kristen. Christine Herter Warren, Burlington   more ›

Authorities Searching for Suspect in Burlington Homicide

Arrest warrant issued this morning for Christopher Piantedosi.

The following is a release from Middlesex District Attorney Gerry Leone's office concerning last night's homicide on Forbes Avenue: Authorities have issued a BOLO (“Be on the look out”) for a man wanted in connection with last evening’s homicide in Burlington, Middlesex District Attorney Gerry Leone and Burlington Police Chief Michael Kent informed the public today. An arrest warrant was issued early this morning for Christopher Piantedosi, 39, of Methuen, for one count of murder.  Authorities are requesting assistance at this time from the public in locating the suspect.  He is expected to be driving a brown, four-door Honda Civic with Massachusetts license plate 581MC8.  The public is urged not to approach the suspect if they see him, …

Burlington Resident

11:44 am on Friday, May 4, 2012

I recall one in the Building 19 ½ parking lot. Right next to the old police station. I think it was in the 80s.   more ›

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