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Sky News AU
21-05-2025
- Sky News AU
Boyfriend, 26, charged with killing microbiologist girlfriend, 24, whose body was found on blood-stained sidewalk outside Pennsylvania home: police
A Pennsylvania man is behind bars after he allegedly gunned down his microbiologist girlfriend — whose lifeless body was found face down on a blood-stained sidewalk outside her house, according to police. Michael Dutkiewicz, 26, was slapped with first-degree murder and other charges for fatally shooting Alyssa Rose Wiest, 25, in the torso multiple times during a violent rampage that started inside her West Conshohocken home around 12:25 a.m. Sunday, according to the Montgomery District Attorney's Office. The couple had been dating for two years, cops said. 'Alyssa was our beloved shining star — radiant, vibrant, and full of light,' her obituary said. 'Her presence lit up every room she entered, and her absence leaves a deep ache in the hearts of all who knew and loved her. Thought Alyssa's time on Earth was far too brief, her legacy of love, light, and laughter will live on in the hearts of all who knew her.' Prosecutors said there was a trail of blood inside her home that led to the sidewalk where she was found. Wiest's front door was also found ajar — suggesting a chase ensued — with police recovering five bullet casings from the grisly scene. The University of Delaware graduate, who worked as a microbiologist at GSK, a biopharmaceutical company, was pronounced dead at Lankenau Hospital. 'Her kindness knew no bounds, her laughter was contagious, and gentle soul had a way of making everyone feel seen, hear, and cherished,' according to her obituary. 'She was a rare combination of brilliance, creativity, and compassion — a beautiful soul with so much promise and love to give.' Neighbors allegedly told police that Dutkiewicz was standing by his silver Ford F-150 truck shortly after bullets rang out and then quickly fled the scene — with license plate readers capturing his vehicle traveling through the area almost immediately after Wiest was shot dead, prosecutors said. Police issued a warrant for the alleged killer, who turned himself in 12 hours after the vicious slaying. Dutkiewicz was also charged with third-degree murder and possessing an instrument of crime. He is being held at Montgomery County Correctional Facility. He is due back in court on May 27.
New York Post
21-05-2025
- New York Post
Boyfriend, 26, charged with killing microbiologist girlfriend, 24, whose body was found on blood-stained sidewalk outside Pa. home: police
A Pennsylvania man is behind bars after he allegedly gunned down his microbiologist girlfriend — whose lifeless body was found face down on a blood-stained sidewalk outside her house, according to police. Michael Dutkiewicz, 26, was slapped with first-degree murder and other charges for fatally shooting Alyssa Rose Wiest, 25, in the torso multiple times during a violent rampage that started inside her West Conshohocken home around 12:25 a.m. Sunday, according to the Montgomery District Attorney's Office. The couple had been dating for two years, cops said. 'Alyssa was our beloved shining star — radiant, vibrant, and full of light,' her obituary said. 4 Alyssa Rose Wiest, 25, was allegedly shot dead by her boyfriend of two years Sunday night. Williams-Bergey-Koffel Funeral Home 'Her presence lit up every room she entered, and her absence leaves a deep ache in the hearts of all who knew and loved her. Thought Alyssa's time on Earth was far too brief, her legacy of love, light, and laughter will live on in the hearts of all who knew her.' Prosecutors said there was a trail of blood inside her home that led to the sidewalk where she was found. Wiest's front door was also found ajar — suggesting a chase ensued — with police recovering five bullet casings from the grisly scene. 4 Michael Dutkiewicz, 26, was charged with first-degree and third-degree murder. Montgomery County District Attorney The University of Delaware graduate, who worked as a microbiologist at GSK, a biopharmaceutical company, was pronounced dead at Lankenau Hospital. 'Her kindness knew no bounds, her laughter was contagious, and gentle soul had a way of making everyone feel seen, hear, and cherished,' according to her obituary. 4 Wiest worked as a microbiologist at GSK and was a University of Delaware graduate. Family Handout 'She was a rare combination of brilliance, creativity, and compassion — a beautiful soul with so much promise and love to give.' Neighbors allegedly told police that Dutkiewicz was standing by his silver Ford F-150 truck shortly after bullets rang out and then quickly fled the scene — with license plate readers capturing his vehicle traveling through the area almost immediately after Wiest was shot dead, prosecutors said. 4 Dutkiewicz pictured on Nov. 8, 2021. Facebook/Michael Dutkiewicz Police issued a warrant for the alleged killer, who turned himself in 12 hours after the vicious slaying. Dutkiewicz was also charged with third-degree murder and possessing an instrument of crime. He is being held at Montgomery County Correctional Facility. He is due back in court on May 27.
Business Wire
20-05-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
MS Reinsurance reports ‘strong' 2024 with improved combined ratio and net profit of $346m
ZURICH--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Global reinsurer MS Reinsurance announced today that it produced a net profit of $346 million after tax for the year ended 2024, compared to $366 million for the year ended 2023 1. The announcement follows on from the release by parent company, MS&AD 2, of the insurance group's consolidated financial results for the full year 2024 on May 20, 2025. MS Reinsurance's combined ratio improved from 90.5% in 2023 to 88.7% in 2024, and gross written premiums increased from $3.1 billion in 2023 to $3.6 billion in 2024. '2024 was another very strong year driven by significant premium growth in continued favorable market conditions,' said Chief Executive Officer Robert Wiest. 'We are committed to putting the client at the heart of everything that we do, taking a portfolio approach to the business, decreasing volatility and growing our profitability. Our 2024 results show that we are delivering on these key objectives.' In a letter to stakeholders published alongside the company's Financial Condition Report, Mr. Wiest commented further on the strategic themes underlying the company's performance. '2024 reinforced the power of consistency in our strategy, our partnerships, and the discipline of our execution. We continued to grow, but growth for the sake of growth has never been our aim. We focus on cultivating relationships with clients who share our values and vision.' Read the full letter here. In April 2024, S&P Global Ratings affirmed the company's Financial Strength Rating of A+ and lifted its outlook from 'Stable' to 'Positive'. S&P attributed the positive outlook to improved operating performance and a potential elevation of the company's status within the MS&AD Insurance Group to core group status. Mr. Wiest concluded, 'We continue to grow our diversified portfolio profitably as favourable market conditions persist in 2025, and we remain focused on being a stable, reliable partner for our clients and a thoughtful steward of this business.' Net profit of $346 million Despite a continuously uncertain geopolitical environment and significant loss activity throughout the year, MS Reinsurance reported a net profit after tax for 2024 of $346 million as a result of strong underwriting and investment results. The impact from large loss events in 2024 was considerably below the company's large loss budget and favorable prior year developments added to the strong underlying results. In the face of continued market volatility, MS Reinsurance recorded investment gains of $177 million with a return on investments of 3.3%. Gross Written Premiums grow to $3.6 billion from $3.1 billion in 2023 MS Reinsurance was able to continue top line growth in a favorable market environment, in line with the company's strategy to build a diversified and well-balanced portfolio. Combined Ratio improves to 88.7% The strong combined ratio for 2024 of 88.7%, compared to 90.5% in 2023, reflects the company's strong underwriting performance, consistent with our strategy to diversify our portfolio and reduce volatility. About MS Re MS Reinsurance is a global reinsurer domiciled in Switzerland with underwriting offices in Zurich, Bermuda, Miami, and New York. The Company underwrites non-life treaty reinsurance solutions on a worldwide basis through its three business units: Americas, International, and Specialty Lines. As part of the world-leading insurance group MS&AD, MS Reinsurance combines reliability and agility to make its clients' businesses stronger. With a drive to move quickly and a commitment to long term partnership, MS Reinsurance supports its partners with the momentum and stability they can build on. ____________________ 1 The 2023 result after tax reflected a one-off impact of $93 million in deferred tax assets in anticipation of the introduction of a corporate tax system in Bermuda. 2 In the consolidated financial results of MS&AD Group, a net profit after tax of $317 million is disclosed for MS Reinsurance, reflecting adjustments in relation to the differing financial year reporting period (April to March). Expand
Arab News
10-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Arab News
What We Are Reading Today: ‘The Truth About Everything'
Published in 2013, 'The Truth About Everything' is a collection of personal experiences by Brianna Wiest which attempts to provide an understanding of love, loss and self-discovery. One of the strengths of the publication is the author's writing style. Wiest adopts a tone that provides a reflection of her views without lecturing. Her straightforward language makes her insights digestible, offering the chance to connect with her, while encouraging personal introspection and growth. Another fascinating aspect of the book is Wiest's attempts to motivate readers to acknowledge their deepest feelings and imperfections. She considers this attitude critical to establishing genuine connections and achieve eventual healing. Wiest wants to remind people of the importance of authenticity and self-acceptance in today's often superficial, fast-paced world. Judging from the online reviews, some readers prefer the structure of the book, with its short chapters and quotes. Other reviewers were more critical and stated that some ideas were repeated or not grouped thematically. Wiest challenges readers to re-examine what they thought to be true, and urges them to embark on their own spiritual journeys so that they can find their own truths to share with the world.
