DOVER, Delaware, Feb. 6 -- Delaware Attorney General Kathy Jennings issued the following news release on Feb. 5, 2025: A Wilmington man has been sentenced in the 2023 murder of Cynthia Amalfitano. On January 31, Stephen Heck, 67, was sentenced to life in prison for Murder 1st Degree by a New Castle County Superior Court Judge. Heck was convicted at trial in October of 2024 following an investigation into the disappearance and death of Cynthia Amalfitano, Heck's partner, whose body was discovere  more

DOVER, Delaware, Feb. 7 -- Delaware Attorney General Kathy Jennings issued the following news release on Feb. 6, 2025: A Bear man has been convicted in Delaware's first successful use of a homicide charge against a fentanyl dealer for causing a fatal overdose. On January 23, James Watson, 41, pleaded guilty to charges of Manslaughter and Drug Dealing in New Castle County Superior Court. As a part of the plea colloquy, Watson admitted that his actions recklessly caused the victim's death. The   more

DOVER, Delaware, Feb. 6 -- Delaware State University issued the following news: * * * Faculty Research and Creative Climate Survey open now! Attention all DSU Faculty Researchers: Please take a moment to complete the Faculty Research and Creative Activity Survey organized by the 2024-2025 Faculty Research Committee. Its purpose is to gain a better understanding of the research and scholarly activity climate at Delaware State University, with the goal of improving that climate as the Univers  more