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Yahoo
25-05-2025
- Yahoo
Axe murderer goes on profanity-laden tirade at sentencing
A Connecticut axe murderer couldn't contain his rage at his sentencing hearing, unleashing a profanity-laden tirade inside the courtroom. Ewen Dewitt, 45, accepted a plea deal in March to serve 40 years in prison for the killing of his ex-girlfriend, 40-year-old Julie Minogue, in December 2022. He was charged with murder, risk of injury to a child, home invasion, criminal violation of a restraining order and violation of a protective order. According to police, Dewitt entered Minogue's condo in Milford and hit her with an axe 13 times while two of her children, aged three and 17 at the time, were inside. 'It was cold, calculated, well thought out,' state attorney Margaret Kelly said during Thursday's hearing, ABC affiliate WTNH reported. Dewitt stood up and interrupted the proceedings by cursing at the lawyer. 'Rot in hell you piece of expletive … expletive expletive … watch your mouth,' he said as one of six marshals told him to sit down. At the beginning of the sentencing hearing, Minogue's sister address the courtroom. 'December 6, 2022, is an evening that will haunt my family forever,' Allison Barotti-Corcoran said, NBC affiliate WVIT reported. 'I wish I could convey the heartbreak that we continue to experience and relive everyday.' She also called the murder horrific and absolutely disgusting. 'I often lie awake at night, thinking about the last few moments and what they must have been like. I can't imagine the fear and the pain in those last moments of her life.' The victim's mother told Dewitt that she hopes he rots in hell. 'He denied me and my family the right to see my daughter even before her funeral because he mutilated her and we couldn't even see her or say goodbye to her,' Sandra Doepper said. Dewitt addressed the court briefly and apologized for his actions on that day. 'I wanna say I'm sorry. I snapped, I have no one to blame but myself here and I take full responsibility for what I've done and I'm really sorry. This is not what I wanted at all,' Dewitt said. The family was critical of the police response to her pleas for help. Minogue received a protective order against Dewitt after he was arrested in November 2019 for allegedly assaulting her. Three years later, on Dec. 1, 2022, police said a full no-contact restraining order was granted to Minogue after she filed a complaint that Dewitt was harassing her. Cops alleged Dewitt texted her harassing messages more than 200 times after she asked to be left alone. Minogue told police that she was scared he was going to kill her. She was found dead in her home by police five days later. The family claimed in a lawsuit against the city of Milford and local police that not enough was done to protect Minogue before her death. Georgia man who fled with nanny after wife's killing charged with murder 19 years later Suspect in shooting of Israeli Embassy staffers railed against Gaza war in online posts Leader of neo-Nazi 'murder cult' extradited to the U.S. from Moldova
Yahoo
25-05-2025
- Yahoo
Axe murderer goes on profanity-laden tirade at sentencing
A Connecticut axe murderer couldn't contain his rage at his sentencing hearing, unleashing a profanity-laden tirade inside the courtroom. Ewen Dewitt, 45, accepted a plea deal in March to serve 40 years in prison for the killing of his ex-girlfriend, 40-year-old Julie Minogue, in December 2022. He was charged with murder, risk of injury to a child, home invasion, criminal violation of a restraining order and violation of a protective order. According to police, Dewitt entered Minogue's condo in Milford and hit her with an axe 13 times while two of her children, aged three and 17 at the time, were inside. 'It was cold, calculated, well thought out,' state attorney Margaret Kelly said during Thursday's hearing, ABC affiliate WTNH reported. Dewitt stood up and interrupted the proceedings by cursing at the lawyer. 'Rot in hell you piece of expletive … expletive expletive … watch your mouth,' he said as one of six marshals told him to sit down. At the beginning of the sentencing hearing, Minogue's sister address the courtroom. 'December 6, 2022, is an evening that will haunt my family forever,' Allison Barotti-Corcoran said, NBC affiliate WVIT reported. 'I wish I could convey the heartbreak that we continue to experience and relive everyday.' She also called the murder horrific and absolutely disgusting. 'I often lie awake at night, thinking about the last few moments and what they must have been like. I can't imagine the fear and the pain in those last moments of her life.' The victim's mother told Dewitt that she hopes he rots in hell. 'He denied me and my family the right to see my daughter even before her funeral because he mutilated her and we couldn't even see her or say goodbye to her,' Sandra Doepper said. Dewitt addressed the court briefly and apologized for his actions on that day. 'I wanna say I'm sorry. I snapped, I have no one to blame but myself here and I take full responsibility for what I've done and I'm really sorry. This is not what I wanted at all,' Dewitt said. The family was critical of the police response to her pleas for help. Minogue received a protective order against Dewitt after he was arrested in November 2019 for allegedly assaulting her. Three years later, on Dec. 1, 2022, police said a full no-contact restraining order was granted to Minogue after she filed a complaint that Dewitt was harassing her. Cops alleged Dewitt texted her harassing messages more than 200 times after she asked to be left alone. Minogue told police that she was scared he was going to kill her. She was found dead in her home by police five days later. The family claimed in a lawsuit against the city of Milford and local police that not enough was done to protect Minogue before her death. Georgia man who fled with nanny after wife's killing charged with murder 19 years later Suspect in shooting of Israeli Embassy staffers railed against Gaza war in online posts Leader of neo-Nazi 'murder cult' extradited to the U.S. from Moldova
Toronto Sun
25-05-2025
- Toronto Sun
Axe murderer goes on profanity-laden tirade at sentencing
Ewen Dewitt. Photo by Handout / Milford (Ct.) Police Department A Connecticut axe murderer couldn't contain his rage at his sentencing hearing, unleashing a profanity-laden tirade inside the courtroom. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. SUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. REGISTER / SIGN IN TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account. Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments. Enjoy additional articles per month. Get email updates from your favourite authors. THIS ARTICLE IS FREE TO READ REGISTER TO UNLOCK. Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments Enjoy additional articles per month Get email updates from your favourite authors Don't have an account? Create Account Ewen Dewitt, 45, accepted a plea deal in March to serve 40 years in prison for the killing of his ex-girlfriend, 40-year-old Julie Minogue, in December 2022. He was charged with murder, risk of injury to a child, home invasion, criminal violation of a restraining order and violation of a protective order. According to police, Dewitt entered Minogue's condo in Milford and hit her with an axe 13 times while two of her children, aged three and 17 at the time, were inside. 'It was cold, calculated, well thought out,' state attorney Margaret Kelly said during Thursday's hearing, ABC affiliate WTNH reported. Dewitt stood up and interrupted the proceedings by cursing at the lawyer. 'Rot in hell you piece of expletive … expletive expletive … watch your mouth,' he said as one of six marshals told him to sit down. Your noon-hour look at what's happening in Toronto and beyond. By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. Please try again This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. At the beginning of the sentencing hearing, Minogue's sister address the courtroom. RECOMMENDED VIDEO 'December 6, 2022, is an evening that will haunt my family forever,' Allison Barotti-Corcoran said, NBC affiliate WVIT reported. 'I wish I could convey the heartbreak that we continue to experience and relive everyday.' She also called the murder horrific and absolutely disgusting. 'I often lie awake at night, thinking about the last few moments and what they must have been like. I can't imagine the fear and the pain in those last moments of her life.' RECOMMENDED VIDEO The victim's mother told Dewitt that she hopes he rots in hell. 'He denied me and my family the right to see my daughter even before her funeral because he mutilated her and we couldn't even see her or say goodbye to her,' Sandra Doepper said. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Dewitt addressed the court briefly and apologized for his actions on that day. 'I wanna say I'm sorry. I snapped, I have no one to blame but myself here and I take full responsibility for what I've done and I'm really sorry. This is not what I wanted at all,' Dewitt said. The family was critical of the police response to her pleas for help. Minogue received a protective order against Dewitt after he was arrested in November 2019 for allegedly assaulting her. Three years later, on Dec. 1, 2022, police said a full no-contact restraining order was granted to Minogue after she filed a complaint that Dewitt was harassing her. Cops alleged Dewitt texted her harassing messages more than 200 times after she asked to be left alone. Minogue told police that she was scared he was going to kill her. She was found dead in her home by police five days later. The family claimed in a lawsuit against the city of Milford and local police that not enough was done to protect Minogue before her death. Read More Toronto Blue Jays Columnists Crime Sunshine Girls Ontario
Daily Mail
25-05-2025
- Daily Mail
Ax killer in vile outburst as he's jailed 40 years for slaying of ex-girlfriend
A Connecticut man hurled obscenities as he was jailed 40 years for killing his former girlfriend with an ax. Ewen Dewitt, 45, had to be restrained by officers Thursday as he was sentenced for the murder of Julie Minogue, 40, at her Milford home in December 2022. A court heard Dewitt 'acted impulsively in rage and anger' while two of her children slept inside the house. In March, Dewitt accepted a plea deal sentencing him to 40 years behind bars. On Thursday, the court heard from Claud Chong, Dewitt's attorney, as he tried to explain Dewitt's reasoning behind the brutal killing. 'The combination of drinking, drug use, depression, PTSD, he lost control, and he acted impulsively in rage and anger which we all agree is unacceptable behavior,' Chong said. 'However, I stand here today your honor, not to offer an excuse for Mr Dewitt but an explanation.' When the word 'impulsive' was used to describe his actions, State Attorney Margaret Kelley quickly stepped in to clarify for the record that the murder was intentional. But before Kelley could finish her sentence, Dewitt seemingly became enraged and unleashed an outburst in the courtroom. 'This was cold, calculated, well thought-out, to the extent...' Kelley began, before rustling and commotion from officers could be heard in the background. In courtroom footage, officers can be seen racing towards Dewitt as several stern voices are heard shouting: 'Sit down.' One officer held Dewitt's shoulders and two others stood closely behind him. 'Watch your mouth,' one female officer warned as the judge interrupted the courtroom. 'Mr Dewitt, I understand what you may be going through but I just have to remind you, this is an orderly place,' the judge said. 'If outbursts like that continue, I'm left with no other choice but to ask you, to remove you from the court.' In response, seemingly unbothered as he rolled his eyes, Dewitt said: 'That'd be great.' The judge said the sentencing would continue, asking Dewitt to remain calm - while Dewitt rested his forehead in his folded hands. In November 2019, Gilford police arrested Dewitt after he was suspected of assaulting Minogue, resulting in a order of protection. Then, on December 1, 2022, police said Minogue was granted a full no-contact restraining order after reporting that Dewitt had been sending her hundreds of harassing text messages, NBC reported. Documents obtained by the outlet revealed that the 40-year-old mother of three told police she was afraid he was going to kill her. Just five days later, Minogue was found dead inside her home. She had been killed with an ax while her then-three-year-old and 17-year-old children were inside. According to the police department's initial statement on the homicide, it was her then-17-year-old son who called 911 to report that Dewitt had attacked and killed his mother with an ax, Law and Crime reported. Minogue's then-3-year-old son was also in the home at the time and witnessed the attack, confirmed by Michael Rosnick, the family's attorney in the civil case, to the outlet. Dewitt later confessed to the killing and was charged with murder, risk of injury to a child, home invasion, criminal violation of a restraining order and violation of a protective order. He was expected to accept a plea deal in October of 2024, but rejected the proposed 45-year-prison sentence. In March, the sentence was reduced to 40 years to spare Minogue's family the pain of going through a trial, Daily News reported. However, Minogue's family was present at Thursday's hearing, where they had the chance to speak in court for the first time since their loved one's brutal murder. Allison Barotti-Corcoran, Minogue's sister, was the first to speak, describing the night of December 6 as one that will 'haunt my family forever,' as reported by NBC. 'I wish I could convey the heartbreak that we continue to experience and relive everyday,' she said, recalling her sister's murder as horrific and disgusting. 'I often lie awake at night, thinking about the last few moments and what they must have been like,' she added. 'I can't imagine the fear and the pain in those last moments of her life.' Sandra Toepper, Minogue's mother, spoke through tears as she described the immense grief her family has endured since the fateful night. 'He denied me and my family the right to see my daughter even before the funeral because he mutilated her,' she said. 'We couldn't even see her or say goodbye to her. 'Our lives will never be the same because of him. My wish is he gets what he deserves. I hope he rots in hell.' Scene: Minogue's then-3-year-old son was also in the home at the time and witnessed the attack Nicholas Minogue, the eldest son, spoke directly to Dewitt during his impact statement. 'Ewen, you are a disgusting coward,' he said. 'You took the life of our mother, a strong beautiful woman who raised 3 boys on her own. 'A woman who couldn't defend herself, a woman who was 100 times the person you will ever be.' 'You didn't just kill our mom, you exposed the kind of pathetic, hollow, excuse of a human being you are - a failure of a man, a failure of a father, a failure of a brother, but most of all failure at life. 'After all your failures you find yourself here, all you have now is this courtroom, this shame, the sentence. 'It's all you deserve.' Minogue's father, Gerald, has attended every single court proceeding in his daughter's case. On Thursday, he was the last family member to speak in court. 'I'm relieved in a sense that these proceedings are concluding,' he said. 'However, I will always carry the weight of the horrible thought of the pain, horror and fear my daughter experienced in those last moments of her life attacked viciously by an ax by an evil monster.' According to court documents, Dewitt pleaded guilty to two charges. On Thursday, he was sentenced to 40 years for murder and 10 years for risk of injury to a minor, with both sentences to be served concurrently.
Daily Mail
25-05-2025
- Daily Mail
Killer unleashes explosive tirade in court as he's sentenced for girlfriend's brutal murder
A Connecticut man who killed his former girlfriend with an ax angrily shouted obscenities in court as he was sentenced to 40 years in prison. Ewen Dewitt, 45, killed Julie Minogue, 40, at her Milford home in December 2022 while two of her children slept inside, NBC News reported. In March, Dewitt accepted a plea deal sentencing him to 40 years behind bars. On Thursday, the court heard from Claud Chong, Dewitt's attorney, as he tried to explain Dewitt's reasoning behind the brutal killing. 'The combination of drinking, drug use, depression, PTSD, he lost control, and he acted impulsively in rage and anger which we all agree is unacceptable behavior,' Chong said. 'However, I stand here today your honor, not to offer an excuse for Mr. Dewitt but an explanation.' When the word 'impulsive' was used to describe his actions, State Attorney Margaret Kelley quickly stepped in to clarify for the record that the murder was intentional. But before Kelley could finish her sentence, Dewitt seemingly became enraged and unleashed an outburst in the courtroom. 'This was cold, calculated, well thought-out, to the extent...' Kelley began, before rustling and commotion from officers could be heard in the background. In courtroom footage, officers can be seen racing towards Dewitt as several stern voices are heard shouting: 'Sit down.' One officer held Dewitt's shoulders and two others stood closely behind him. 'Watch your mouth,' one female officer warned as the judge interrupted the courtroom. 'Mr Dewitt, I understand what you may be going through but I just have to remind you, this is an orderly place,' the judge said. 'If outbursts like that continue, I'm left with no other choice but to ask you, to remove you from the court.' In response, seemingly unbothered as he rolled his eyes, Dewitt said: 'That'd be great.' The judge said the sentencing would continue, asking Dewitt to remain calm - while Dewitt rested his forehead in his folded hands. In November 2019, Gilford police arrested Dewitt after he was suspected of assaulting Minogue, resulting in a order of protection. Then, on December 1, 2022, police said Minogue was granted a full no-contact restraining order after reporting that Dewitt had been sending her hundreds of harassing text messages, NBC reported. Documents obtained by the outlet revealed that the 40-year-old mother-of-three told police she was afraid he was going to kill her. Just five days later, Minogue was found dead inside her home. She had been killed with an ax while her then-three-year-old and 17-year-old children were inside. According to the police department's initial statement on the homicide, it was her then-17-year-old son who called 911 to report that Dewitt had attacked and killed his mother with an ax, Law and Crime reported. Minogue's then-3-year-old son was also in the home at the time and witnessed the attack, confirmed by Michael Rosnick, the family's attorney in the civil case, to the outlet. Dewitt later confessed to the killing and was charged with murder, risk of injury to a child, home invasion, criminal violation of a restraining order and violation of a protective order. He was expected to accept a plea deal in October of 2024, but rejected the proposed 45-year-prison sentence. In March, the sentence was reduced to 40 years to spare Minogue's family the pain of going through a trial, Daily News reported. However, Minogue's family was present at Thursday's hearing, where they had the chance to speak in court for the first time since their loved one's brutal murder. Allison Barotti-Corcoran, Minogue's sister, was the first to speak, describing the night of December 6 as one that will 'haunt my family forever', as reported by NBC. 'I wish I could convey the heartbreak that we continue to experience and relive everyday,' she said, recalling her sister's murder as horrific and disgusting. 'I often lie awake at night, thinking about the last few moments and what they must have been like,' she added. I can't imagine the fear and the pain in those last moments of her life.' Sandra Toepper, Minogue's mother, spoke through tears as she described the immense grief her family has endured since the fateful night. 'He denied me and my family the right to see my daughter even before the funeral because he mutilated her, we couldn't even see her or say goodbye to her,' she said. 'Our lives will never be the same because of him. My wish is he gets what he deserves, I hope he rots in hell.' Minogue's then-3-year-old son was also in the home at the time and witnessed the attack Nicholas Minogue, the eldest son, spoke directly to Dewitt during his impact statement. 'Ewen, you are a disgusting coward, you took the life of our mother, a strong beautiful woman who raised 3 boys on her own,' he said. 'A woman who couldn't defend herself, a woman who was 100 times the person you will ever be.' 'You didn't just kill our mom, you exposed the kind of pathetic, hollow, excuse of a human being you are, a failure of a man, a failure of a father, a failure of a brother, but most of all failure at life,' he added. 'After all your failures you find yourself here, all you have now is this courtroom, this shame, the sentence, it's all you deserve.' Minogue's father, Gerald, has attended every single court proceeding in his daughter's case. On Thursday, he was the last family member to speak in court. 'I'm relieved in a sense that these proceedings are concluding however I will always carry the weight of the horrible thought of the pain, horror and fear my daughter experienced in those last moments of her life attacked viciously by an axe by an evil monster,' he said. According to court documents, Dewitt pleaded guilty to two charges. On Thursday, he was sentenced to 40 years for murder and 10 years for risk of injury to a minor, with both sentences to be served concurrently.
