Crime & Safety

Mattapan Man Arrested for Murder

Boston Police responded to a stabbing around 6 p.m., Thursday, Jan. 9.

A Mattapan man was arrested around 6 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 9, in connection to a stabbing death on Margaretta Drive.

William B. Earl is facing charges for assault and battery with a dangerous weapon, a knife, an murder, non-negligent manslaughter, after the Thursday evening incident.

The victim, was pronounced dead on the scene at 34 Margaretta Drive.


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