2 months ago
The trial date has been set for a man accused of killing Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau in a New Jersey crash two years ago.
A Salem County, New Jersey judge selected Dec. 1 for jury selection, and the trial is set to begin Jan. 5, 2027, according to our news partners at WBNS.
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A Salem County, New Jersey judge selected Dec. 1 for jury selection, and the trial is set to begin Jan. 5, 2027, according to our news partners at WBNS.
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UPDATE: Coroner responds after shooting in Dayton neighborhood
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2 months ago
Defense attorneys for the New Jersey man accused of killing Columbus Blue Jackets forward Johnny Gaudreau and his brother in an August 2024 crash will retest their client's blood from that night.
Sean Higgins, 44, appeared Sept. 11 via video conference in Salem County Superior Court, where he faces charges including reckless vehicular homicide and aggravated manslaughter in connection with the Aug. 29, 2024, deaths of Gaudreau, 31, and his brother Matthew Gaudreau, 29.
The Sept. 11 video conference happened a day after attorneys and the judge met to discuss procedural issues, Judge Michael Silvanio said. Defense attorney Richard Klineburger III said the issues have to do with data and diagrams from state police, including a crash reconstruction report and blood testing.
Depending on the evidence prosecutors share and the results of the new blood test, the defense might ask for a hearing to determine whether to exclude evidence or witness testimony at trial, Klineburger said.
Silvanio declined to issue any orders, saying prosecutors and defense attorneys have shown a good-faith effort.
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Sean Higgins, 44, appeared Sept. 11 via video conference in Salem County Superior Court, where he faces charges including reckless vehicular homicide and aggravated manslaughter in connection with the Aug. 29, 2024, deaths of Gaudreau, 31, and his brother Matthew Gaudreau, 29.
The Sept. 11 video conference happened a day after attorneys and the judge met to discuss procedural issues, Judge Michael Silvanio said. Defense attorney Richard Klineburger III said the issues have to do with data and diagrams from state police, including a crash reconstruction report and blood testing.
Depending on the evidence prosecutors share and the results of the new blood test, the defense might ask for a hearing to determine whether to exclude evidence or witness testimony at trial, Klineburger said.
Silvanio declined to issue any orders, saying prosecutors and defense attorneys have shown a good-faith effort.
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2 months ago
Meredith Gaudreau had never been a tattoo person before losing her husband, NHL star Johnny Gaudreau, and his younger brother Matthew. Now the ink on her arms and hand holds pieces of the family they built and the people they are still grieving.
The 34-year-old recently explained the meaning behind each tattoo, from Johnny's handwritten signature to their wedding date and a line from their vows. She also said some of the most personal designs were done with a small amount of Johnny's ashes mixed into the ink, according to PEOPLE.
Johnny and Matthew died on August 29, 2024, after they were struck by a vehicle while riding bicycles in New Jersey. Meredith was pregnant with her and Johnny's third child at the time. Their son Carter was born in April 2025.
Two years later, Meredith has Johnny represented through his own handwriting, the names of their three children and the vows from their 2021 wedding. Matthew has his own tattoo as well.
Meredith's first tattoo was Johnny's signature on her right forearm. She had saved a photo of an autograph he once wrote specifically for her when she needed it for a playoff jacket, and that became the version she chose to copy.
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The 34-year-old recently explained the meaning behind each tattoo, from Johnny's handwritten signature to their wedding date and a line from their vows. She also said some of the most personal designs were done with a small amount of Johnny's ashes mixed into the ink, according to PEOPLE.
Johnny and Matthew died on August 29, 2024, after they were struck by a vehicle while riding bicycles in New Jersey. Meredith was pregnant with her and Johnny's third child at the time. Their son Carter was born in April 2025.
Two years later, Meredith has Johnny represented through his own handwriting, the names of their three children and the vows from their 2021 wedding. Matthew has his own tattoo as well.
Meredith's first tattoo was Johnny's signature on her right forearm. She had saved a photo of an autograph he once wrote specifically for her when she needed it for a playoff jacket, and that became the version she chose to copy.
#meredith #tattoo #gaudreau
3 months ago
As the second anniversary of Matthew Gaudreau's death approaches, his widow, Madeline Gaudreau, is turning to social media to keep his memory close.
She shared a new tribute to her late husband via Instagram Stories on Monday, Aug. 3. Madeline, 32, posted a black-and-white throwback photo from the couple's July 2021 wedding to her Instagram Stories, writing, "You gave me the best life. We miss you." She followed it with a second photo of the pair smiling at each other while holding gold balloons.
Matthew, 29, and his brother, NHL star Johnny Gaudreau, 31, were hit by a car and killed while biking in New Jersey on Aug. 29, 2024, where they had gathered for their sister's wedding.
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According to ESPN, the driver, Sean M. Higgins, has pleaded not guilty and rejected a plea deal, while a judge denied requests to dismiss or reduce the charges. The case has not yet gone to trial.
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She shared a new tribute to her late husband via Instagram Stories on Monday, Aug. 3. Madeline, 32, posted a black-and-white throwback photo from the couple's July 2021 wedding to her Instagram Stories, writing, "You gave me the best life. We miss you." She followed it with a second photo of the pair smiling at each other while holding gold balloons.
Matthew, 29, and his brother, NHL star Johnny Gaudreau, 31, were hit by a car and killed while biking in New Jersey on Aug. 29, 2024, where they had gathered for their sister's wedding.
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According to ESPN, the driver, Sean M. Higgins, has pleaded not guilty and rejected a plea deal, while a judge denied requests to dismiss or reduce the charges. The case has not yet gone to trial.
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3 months ago
Meredith Gaudreau announced the loss of her dog Kingy in a post on Instagram on Tuesday, Aug. 4
The mom of three shared a heartfelt tribute to her late dog, who had a close bond with her late husband Johnny Gaudreau
Johnny and his brother Matthew Gaudreau were biking when they tragically died in August 2024, leaving behind their wives and young children
Meredith Gaudreau is honoring a special member of her family after his death.
The mother of three took to her Instagram account on Tuesday, Aug. 4, sharing photos of her late dog, Kingy, after his death.
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The mom of three shared a heartfelt tribute to her late dog, who had a close bond with her late husband Johnny Gaudreau
Johnny and his brother Matthew Gaudreau were biking when they tragically died in August 2024, leaving behind their wives and young children
Meredith Gaudreau is honoring a special member of her family after his death.
The mother of three took to her Instagram account on Tuesday, Aug. 4, sharing photos of her late dog, Kingy, after his death.
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