A Massachusetts man has been charged with the brutal murder of a pregnant woman, 25-year-old Brianna Welsh, in a case that has shocked the community.
Zachary Vozzella, 26, is accused of killing Welsh while his brother, Brendon Vozzella, the victim’s former boyfriend, was in custody on domestic violence charges.
Welsh was found deceased in her Lynn apartment on July 31st with multiple stabbing injuries.
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Vozzella, the brother of Welsh’s former boyfriend, was arrested following an intensive investigation by Lynn Police and the Massachusetts State Police. He has been charged with murder, and assault, and battery with a dangerous weapon.
Vozzella’s brother, Brendon Vozzella, was arrested on July 30th on charges of domestic violence against Welsh. He was arraigned on August 5th and is scheduled to return to court on August 6th. Authorities allege that Zachary Vozzella murdered Welsh while Brendon Vozzella was in custody.
Zachary Vozzella pled not guilty at his arraignment and is being held without bail. He is scheduled to return to court on September 10th for a probable cause hearing.
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“I am so sorry for the devastating loss of Brianna Welsh,” said Lynn Mayor Jared C. Nicholson. “That she was an expectant mother makes this even more tragic, chilling, outrageous, and impossible to comprehend. I appreciate the work of first responders and law enforcement, and while many questions remain to be answered by the ongoing investigation, our city is left with a profound grief.”
Lynn Chief of Police Christopher Reddy added, “I am grateful for the work done by the representatives of the Lynn Police Department, the Massachusetts State Police, and the Office of Essex County District Attorney Paul Tucker, which led to an arrest for this horrific crime. I want to extend our deepest condolences to Brianna’s family and pledge our continued support as we seek justice on her behalf.”
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