An Essex Junction woman will stand trial for allegedly murdering her 16-year-old niece even though the murder weapon in the case is still missing.
Latonia Congress, 31, allegedly stabbed and killed Shatavia Alford in October of 2009, after the two got into an argument over some laundry. The knife allegedly used in the murder disappeared from the crime scene.
Defense attorneys argued the weapon may point to someone else so they asked that the case be thrown out. On Tuesday, however, Judge Michael Kupersmith ruled that the case can go to trial. Jury selection will begin Monday. The trial is expected to take at least two weeks.
Sunday, May 20 2012 10:32 PM EDT2012-05-21 02:32:10 GMT
Vermont -- the top "eat local" state in the country -- has a cornucopia of healthy eating options, and a new app is helping even more people find their local farms.Warm sunlight washed over the family-ownedMore >>
Vermont -- the top "eat local" state in the country -- has a cornucopia of healthy eating options, and a new app is helping even more people find their local farms.More >>
Sunday, May 20 2012 8:11 PM EDT2012-05-21 00:11:59 GMT
A total of 524 mobile homes were damaged in Vermont during Tropical Storm Irene. And many homeowners are still recovering, some paying more for housing.More >>
A total of 524 mobile homes were damaged in Vermont during Tropical Storm Irene. And many homeowners are still recovering, some paying more for housing.More >>
Sunday, May 20 2012 8:04 PM EDT2012-05-21 00:04:23 GMT
The president Nickelodeon, the popular children's cable channel, provided the final lesson for UVM graduates Sunday.Cyma Zarghami, a former UVM student herself, delivered Sunday's commencement speech toMore >>
The president of Nickelodeon, the popular childrens's cable channel, provided the final lesson for UVM graduates Sunday.More >>
Sunday, May 20 2012 8:01 PM EDT2012-05-21 00:01:18 GMT
A massive search for a missing person in the Champlain Islands Sunday. Around noon-- authorities in Alburgh received the report. Vermont State Police, Border Patrol, the Sheriff's Department andMore >>
A massive search for a missing person in the Champlain Islands Sunday.More >>
Sunday, May 20 2012 7:58 PM EDT2012-05-20 23:58:49 GMT
Police say armed gunmen robbed a Burlington cab driver. The cabby told Burlington police two gunman robbed him near the intersection of Pine Street and Lyman Avenue just after two o'clock Saturday morning.More >>
Near the intersection of Pine Street and Lyman Avenue Saturday.More >>
Sunday, May 20 2012 7:28 PM EDT2012-05-20 23:28:13 GMT
A suspicious fire at a home in Corinth Sunday.Officials say the call came in just before 8 a.m. An abandoned home on Cookeville Road was fully engulfed. Crews from five surrounding towns -- nearly 40More >>
A suspicious fire at a home in Corinth Sunday.More >>
