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Yahoo
02-06-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Mass. 12-year-old who died after falling out window remembered as ‘a special little girl'
A Southbridge 12-year-old who died late last month after falling out a window is being remembered by friends and family as 'a special little girl.' Arya LeBeau died May 24 after falling out of a third-story window in Southbridge, the Worcester County District Attorney's Office said previously. Arya was born June 26, 2012, to Charlene Cabrera and Jeremy LeBeau, according to her obituary. She was a seventh grader at Southbridge Middle School. Read more: Child dies after reportedly falling out of window in Central Mass. Arya had a summer to-do list on the wall of her bedroom when she died, according to her obituary. It included activities she wanted to do with her friends, such as visit Six Flags New England, makeup lessons, getting their nails done, crafts and creating dance videos. Swimming and exploring the woods were among her favorite summer activities, according to her obituary. Her personality is described as 'vibrant and outgoing.' 'She was such a special little girl, everyone absolutely adored her. Her sassy and smart self is going to be greatly missed,' her obituary reads. Read more: ID released for child who died after falling out of window in Central Mass. Arya's online tribute wall is filled with dozens of posts from her friends and family showing silly photos she took with her friends, pictures of her as a young girl, expressions of sorrow at her death and condolences for her parents. Many photos are of Arya swimming or exploring the outdoors, and one shows her at a much younger age excitedly holding a snake. 'I was lucky enough to have the opportunity to be Arya's aunt for 8 years, getting to know her spunky, sassy personality. She was always such a ray of light and had me laughing,' Alex LeBeau wrote in her tribute post. 'Anywhere she saw me or her uncle Zach, she'd run up to us to say hi and give us a hug. Even down to her helping me get ready on my wedding day. 🩵 Her sweet soul will be seriously missed." Famous voice actor killed in Texas shooting at 59 Residential retrofitting program turns on high-speed internet for Bay Meadow Apts. in Springfield ICE defends arrest of Milford High School student, though teen was 'not the target' ICE director 'shocked' MA officials would rather release 'human traffickers, child rapists' back into neighborhoods A Pennsylvania Democrat and Republican come to Boston. Bipartisanship breaks out Read the original article on MassLive.
Miami Herald
27-05-2025
- Miami Herald
Girl falls to death from 3rd floor at sleepover, MA parents say. ‘My only baby'
The parents of a 12-year-old girl are mourning their daughter, who they say died after falling from a third-floor apartment window during a sleepover with her friends in Massachusetts. Arya Lebeau's injuries led to her death the next morning, May 24, the Worcester County District Attorney's Office told WCVB-TV. Now, authorities are investigating her fall from the apartment building in Southbridge, about a 60-mile drive southwest from Boston, the night of May 23, according to a news release shared with McClatchy News by Southbridge Police Chief Shane D. Woodson. 'I cannot express the amount of grief I feel at the loss of my only baby,' Arya's mother, Charlene Cabrera, wrote in a GoFundMde organized on her behalf by a friend and neighbor. Police alerted Cabrera of Arya's fall, telling her no adults had been in the apartment, two hours after she took her daughter to the sleepover, Cabrera told WCVB-TV. Cabrera said to WFXT that she heard there was a potential dispute involving Arya and her friends. 'Next thing, my daughter fell through the window,' Cabrera said in an interview with the TV station. 'There really isn't much more to say about it, you know what I mean. It's just very tragic and should have never happened.' Arya was taken to UMass Memorial Medical Center - University Campus in Worcester, where she was declared dead, the Southbridge Police Department said. Authorities have described what happened to her as an 'unattended death,' reported. Jeremy Lebeau, Arya's father, told WCVB-TV that this wasn't the first time his daughter stayed at the Southbridge apartment, where he said her friend lives. 'Part of her summer list was to have sleepovers, which is what she was doing,' Lebeau said, according to the TV station. 'She was the greatest child I could have in my life. I miss her. I just want closure — no matter what, I just want closure, I want answers.' In a May 24 Facebook post, user Dimas Cabrera wrote that they are Arya's grandparent and said Arya might have been thrown from a window and landed on her head. McClatchy News translated the post, which was written in Spanish, using Google Translate. The Massachusetts Office of the Chief Medical Examiner will perform an autopsy to determine how she died, according to police. In her GoFundMe post, Charlene Cabrera expressed gratitude over the support she's received since Arya's death. 'I have no words, but would like to thank every single person, parent and child for reaching out and for your loving support,' Charlene Cabrera wrote. 'It is truly beautiful seeing a whole community coming together to support her.'
Yahoo
25-04-2025
- Yahoo
Mother of 4 falls to her death while hiking at state park with her kids
A mother of four died on Wednesday after falling from a steep area at a Massachusetts state park. Carolyn Sanger, 49, of Topsfield, fell roughly 50 to 75 feet, and was pronounced dead at the scene of Purgatory Chasm State Reservation in Sutton, the Worcester County District Attorney's Office told Fox News Digital. Shortly after 2 p.m. Wednesday, Massachusetts State Police responded to the scene, officials told Fox News Digital. Woman Says Chatgpt Saved Her Life By Helping Detect Cancer, Which Doctors Missed Sanger was out hiking with three of her children and other family members when the incident occurred, according to Sutton police. There were "multiple" medical professionals hiking in the area, who were able to provide immediate medical attention. Read On The Fox News App However, she was pronounced dead a short time later, Sutton Police wrote in a statement on Facebook. Troopers secured the scene, and the circumstances of the incident remain under investigation by state police detectives assigned to the Worcester County District Attorney's Office. Famed Stunt Pilot Killed After Plane Crash At Langley Air Force Base "We offer our condolences to the family and loved ones of the decedent," Massachusetts State Police wrote in a statement. Sutton police added it had also extended condolences to the family. A GoFundMe created on behalf of the Sanger family had raised nearly $50,000, as of Thursday afternoon. "For those that knew Carrie, know that she was a bright light; a wonderful, selfless mother who has raised four incredible, respectful, responsible kids," organizers wrote on the site. "She was a friend to all and her smile and kind spirit will be greatly missed. She passed too early - but she left the earth doing what she loved, with the ones she loved." The popular state park is known for its 70-foot-deep chasm that splits granite bedrock, Boston 25 News article source: Mother of 4 falls to her death while hiking at state park with her kids
Fox News
25-04-2025
- Fox News
Mother of 4 falls to her death while hiking at state park with her kids
A mother of four died on Wednesday after falling from a steep area at a Massachusetts state park. Carolyn Sanger, 49, of Topsfield, fell roughly 50 to 75 feet, and was pronounced dead at the scene of Purgatory Chasm in Sutton, the Worcester County District Attorney's Office told Fox News Digital. Shortly after 2 p.m. Wednesday, Massachusetts State Police responded to the scene, officials told Fox News Digital. Sanger was out hiking with three of her children and other family members when the incident occurred, according to Sutton police. There were "multiple" medical professionals hiking in the area, who were able to provide immediate medical attention. However, she was pronounced dead a short time later, Sutton Police wrote in a statement on Facebook. Troopers secured the scene, and the circumstances of the incident remain under investigation by state police detectives assigned to the Worcester County District Attorney's Office. "We offer our condolences to the family and loved ones of the decedent," Massachusetts State Police wrote in a statement. Sutton police added it had also extended condolences to the family. A GoFundMe created on behalf of the Sanger family had raised nearly $50,000, as of Thursday afternoon. "For those that knew Carrie, know that she was a bright light; a wonderful, selfless mother who has raised four incredible, respectful, responsible kids," organizers wrote on the site. "She was a friend to all and her smile and kind spirit will be greatly missed. She passed too early - but she left the earth doing what she loved, with the ones she loved." The popular state park is known for its 70-foot-deep chasm that splits granite bedrock, Boston 25 News reported.
Yahoo
24-04-2025
- Yahoo
Massachusetts mom hiking with children at ‘Purgatory Chasm' falls 75 feet to her death
A mother-of-four has died after falling 75 feet in an area known as Purgatory Chasm, while hiking with her children. The 49-year-old woman, who was later named as Carrie Sanger, from Topsfield, Massachusetts, was out with three of her children when the tragic accident occurred on Wednesday. Sutton Police Department said it received a 911 call at around 2 p.m. reporting that Sanger had fallen approximately 50-75 feet on the state reservation. Multiple medical professionals were reportedly hiking the Chasm at the same time as the incident, who provided medical attention immediately. However, Sanger had succumbed to the injuries sustained during the fall and was pronounced deceased a short time later, police said. The department added that the investigation is ongoing, but the incident 'does appear to be accidental.' A GoFundMe page, started on behalf of her family, described Sanger – who had recently left her career as an Oncology nurse to pursue her passion for wellness – as 'a bright light; a wonderful, selfless mother who has raised four incredible, respectful, responsible kids.' 'She was a friend to all and her smile and kind spirit will be greatly missed. She passed too early- but she left the earth doing what she loved, with the ones she loved.' The post also noted that her husband, Mike Sanger, was the opposite of his wife and enjoyed a 'quiet but very proud life.' Further information on the investigation will be released from the Worcester County District Attorney's Office, the SPD said in a statement that went on to thank other local agencies. 'The Sutton Police Department would like to extend our condolences to the family during this very difficult time.' "There are trails above the chasm you can go along, [and] dangerous overhangs if you're going to the edge to look down," hiker Andy Spears told WCVB. "It's really sad that it had to happen at a place like this." Purgatory Chasm is described online as 'a unique natural landmark offering exciting adventure.' Trails on the reservation include rock formations such as The Corn Crib, The Coffin and Lovers' Leap.
