** New Hampshire killer of EMT likely to get 30 years in prison
** Tennessee paramedic undergoing rehab after tree fall paralyzes him
UNITED STATES NEWS
** A New Hampshire man who fatally stabbed a Nashua EMT two years ago will likely serve as much as three decades behind bars. That is the word from the Union Leader (Kimberly Houghton/July 26) which said Matthew Packer, 21, pleaded guilty Friday to stabbing Paul Frontiero III, 27. According to the newspaper, Packer remained emotionless as he answered questions from the judge regarding the October 9, 2011 attack. As per a plea agreement, Packer avoided a jury trial. He pled guilty to second-degree murder and first degree assault x 2 for attacking two females at the scene. Sentencing has been set for August 21st.
** Friends and colleagues of a Tennessee paramedic, paralyzed when a tree fell on him July 19th, are fundraising for his medical care. The Paris Post-Intelligencer (July 26) said a bake sale, softball tournament, and yard sale have been scheduled over the next two months to bring in funds. Camden resident Danny Hooten, 36, was injured at home after a dead tree pinned him. He was medevaced to Nashville’s Vanderbilt Medical Center shortly after for surgery on his broken back. Hooten has now been transported to Jackson General Hospital for rehabilitation. For more information, see the Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/pages/Friends-of-Danny-Hooten/407988899312345
