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Gruesome scene found in CT home where man allegedly killed his wife. Teen son called police.

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A man accused of killing his wife during a domestic dispute Friday was found by police on top of the victim as officers entered the couple’s home and discovered the woman was suffering from a serious wound to her throat, according to the police report.

Ding Sheng Lin, 50, of Simsbury, is charged in the killing of his wife, 49-year-old Qui Rongfang. His 18-year-old son called 911 upon hearing an argument in their Wildwood Road home and what sounded like someone calling for help before he heard “gurgling sounds,” the police report said.

Lin is charged with one count of murder and held in custody pending his arraignment hearing on Monday in Hartford Superior Court.

According to the report, officers were called to the couple’s home at 11:18 a.m. after Lin’s son reported hearing an argument. The first officers on the scene encountered Lin covered in blood and told him to come downstairs.

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Police wrote in the report that Lin ignored police and ran into a bedroom and shut the door. Officers kicked the door in and found him on top of a woman who was later identified as Rongfang, the report said. A boxcutter was found nearby on the floor.

The woman was suffering from a serious puncture or slash wound to her throat and was given medical attention at the scene, which included an occlusive dressing and pressure being applied to her wound, the report said.

Rongfang stopped breathing and lost her pulse at one point, so officers began administering chest compressions. She was rushed to Saint Francis Hospital in Hartford where she was pronounced dead at 1:36 p.m.

Lin was taken into custody at the scene. He requested a lawyer and was not interviewed by investigators, the report said.

Police used a Mandarin translator to complete the booking process, as officers noted that Lin only had a basic understanding of English.

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According to the report, Lin’s son said he was woken up by an argument between his father and Rongfang. The relationship between the son and Lin’s wife was not made clear in a redacted version of the police report.

During the argument, the son said he sent a text message to his sister letting her know about the dispute, which he said turned into a physical fight, according to the report. The son told police he heard “heavy foot stomping and movement” and someone crying for help. When he called out asking what the couple was doing, he said he got no response and only heard “gurgling sounds,” the report said.

The teen said he was too scared to go check on what was happening.

According to the report, officers noted that some of the blood on Lin appeared to be drying by the time police got into the home. Police said they believe he may have stopped attacking the woman until officers arrived at the home, at which point he allegedly resumed his assault, the report said.

Doctors told police Rongfang likely died from a deep laceration to her throat that caused hemorrhaging, according to the report. One of the wounds was so deep that it reached her spinal cord, police wrote.

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An autopsy later showed that Rongfang had a combination of slash and stab wounds to her neck, as well as a laceration on her head behind her ear and what appeared to be defensive wounds to her hands, the report said. The autopsy showed that the wounds were caused by a sharp blade.

The autopsy did not show any signs of strangulation, which led police to believe the sounds the teen heard were likely the victim trying to scream, according to the report.

Police noted in the report that a brief check of the address where the killing occurred showed no prior domestic history between Lin and Rongfang.



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Woman suffers life threatening injuries in Rocky Hill house fire

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A woman was rushed to the hospital after being seriously hurt in a fire Saturday in Rocky Hill.

This all unfolded during the late morning hours at a home on Main Street.

Fire officials say they had to rescue the woman from the home and her injuries are considered life threatening.

Hoarding conditions did a play a factor in the fire, according to the fire department.

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No other injuries were reported. Further details pertaining to the fire weren’t immediately available.

The cause of the fire is under investigation.



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Twin Peaks Restaurant planning to open 3 locations in Connecticut

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DALLAS (WTNH) — A New London-based group is partnering with a Texas-based restaurant planning to open its first locations in Connecticut. 

New London Hospitality has signed a new area development agreement with Twin Hospitality Group Inc., the parent company of Twin Peaks Restaurant, for the development rights of three future locations in the state, according to a press release from Twin Peaks. 

The release lists New Haven, Hartford, Waterbury, Danbury and Stamford or Bridgeport as potential markets. 

According to the release, New London Hospitality is run by Deepak Verma and Kam Singh, who have experience in the hospitality industry and have worked with major hotel brands including Hilton, Red Roof Inn and Choice Hotels. 

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“Deepak and Kam bring a powerful combination of hospitality expertise and operational discipline,” Twin Peaks CEO Kim Boerema said in the release. “Their experience growing multi-unit concepts makes them ideal partners as we enter Connecticut. We are confident they will help anchor Twin Peaks as a new favorite for sports fans throughout the state.”

Twin Peaks describes itself as “the ultimate sports lodge featuring made-from-scratch food and the coldest beer in the business, surrounded by scenic views and wall-to-wall TVs. At every Twin Peaks, guests are immediately welcomed by a friendly Twin Peaks Girl and served up a menu made for MVPs.”

“Twin Peaks delivers everything guests want in a sports bar — scratch-made food, 29-degree draft beer, and the best place to catch every game,” Verma said. “We look forward to introducing the brand’s signature lodge experience and welcoming Twin Peaks girls to Connecticut, establishing a new home base for local sports fans and food enthusiasts.”

Twin Peaks was founded in 2005 in Lewisville, Texas, a suburb of Dallas. There are 114 locations in the United States and Mexico. The closest location to Connecticut is in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

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Road closures, crashes & flooding reported across Connecticut

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CONNECTICUT (WTNH) — As Friday’s stormy weather brings strong rains and damaging winds, the Connecticut Department of Transportation and local agencies are reporting the following alerts.

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Stormy Friday Weather

Note: Not every alert can be attributed to weather.

Current Traffic Alerts:

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  • NEW HAVEN – Two-vehicle crash on Route 15 southbound between Exits 46 and 42B. The right lane is closed. Reported at 3:28 p.m.
  • OLD SAYBROOK – Route 154 (Main Street) closed in both directions between Willard Ave Ext. and Cromwell Ave because of tree down with wires. Reported Friday, December 19 at 2:20 pm.
  • PLAINFIELD – Route 12 closed # 105 Norwich Road and Kinney Hill Road for tree in wires. Reported at 12:31 p.m.
  • PLAINFIELD – Route 12 closed in both directions at Arbor Lane due to a pole down in wires. Reported at 12:25 p.m.
  • N. STONINGTON – Route 184 (Providence New London Turnpike) closed in both directions at Rt 49 (Pendelton Hill Road) because of tree down. Reported at 12:11 p.m.
  • COLCHESTER – Colchester Route 85 New London Road closed between Lake Hayward Road and West Road because of Wires Down. Reported at 12:04 p.m.
  • UNION – Route 171 closed at Route 197 and Rindge Road for a tree down in wires. Reported at 12:02 p.m.
  • DEEP RIVER – Route 80 (Winthrop Road) closed in both directions between Cedar Swamp Road and Bahr Road because of a tree down. Reported at 11:58 a.m.
  • OXFORD – Route 67 is closed at Route 42 for wires and a transformer down. Reported at 11:49 a.m.
  • LEBANON – Lebanon RT-207 Exeter Road is closed at Clubhouse Road because of a tree down with wires involved. Reported at 11:46 a.m.
  • NORTH BRANFORD – Route 17 northbound and southbound at the intersection of Rt 22 is closed. Utility work in area. Reported at 11:47 a.m.
  • BRANFORD – Localized flooding is currently occurring in multiple areas of town.
  • SEYMOUR – Fire officials are asking people to avoid Highland Avenue and Gilyard Street because a large tree has snapped a telephone pole. Please use alternate routes.
  • MIDDLETOWN – Multiple businesses without power.
  • EAST LYME – Route 161 (Flanders Road) closed in both directions at Society Road because of pole down with wires. Reported at 11:50 a.m.
  • EAST LYME – Tree down on powerlines on West Main Street, Niantic (Rte. 156) in the area of #278. Roadway is currently closed at Douglas Avenue and Four Mile intersection. Eversource has been notified. Reported at 10:45 a.m.
  • MANSFIELD – Route 195 is closed at Ledgewood Drive for a tree down across the road. Reported at 10:45 a.m.
  • GUILFORD – Route 146 Leetes Island Road closed in both directions between Wingate Road and Moose Hill Road because of a tree down with wires. Reported at 11:44 a.m.
  • THOMPSON – Thompson Route 193/Thompson Road is closed between Route 12/Riverside Drive and Robbins Road because of a Tree Down. Reported Friday, December 19 at 11:36 am.
  • COLCHESTER – Colchester Route16/Middletown Road is closed between Bigelow Road and Victoria Drive because of a tree down with wires involved. Reported at 10:45 a.m.
  • HARWINTON – Harwinton Route 4/Burlington Road closed between Harmony Hill Road and Route 72 Terryville Road because of a tree down with wires on the road. A fire was also reported. Reported at 9:14 a.m.



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