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Man Arrested in Taunton Domestic Murder | Boston News
- Published
- September 18, 2026
- Duration
- 1:11
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- Last updated
- Sep 27, 2026
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A chilling domestic tragedy unfolded in Taunton: 37-year-old Matthew Cruz is arrested for murder after a violent altercation with his partner, Shannon Smith, 37, found dead at the bottom of a staircase. Emergency crews rushed to Alcott Circle Thursday afternoon, but Smith was pronounced dead at Morton Hospital. Investigators say Cruz, who’s expected to be…
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A chilling domestic tragedy unfolded in Taunton: 37-year-old Matthew Cruz is arrested for murder after a violent altercation with his partner, Shannon Smith, 37, found dead at the bottom of a staircase. Emergency crews rushed to Alcott Circle Thursday afternoon, but Smith was pronounced dead at Morton Hospital. Investigators say Cruz, who’s expected to be arraigned today, is the suspect. The Bristol DA’s office leads the investigation as details continue to emerge — this story is still developin
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