John Waller

John Waller is a deputy editor overseeing news coverage on Boston.com. In addition to daily breaking news and enterprise, John is passionate about quirky New England stories that highlight the unique character and history of the region. He edits Boston.com's 'Wickedpedia' series, and he started at the site in 2015, the morning after Malcolm Butler's Super Bowl XLIX-clinching interception. John was previously a local editor at Patch.com in Massachusetts, a full-time freelance journalist, and a staff writer at the Bennington Banner in Vermont. He is a Lexington native and Colby College graduate.

Biography:  https://www.boston.com/author/john-waller/

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This author is known for its high journalistic standards. The author strives to maintain neutrality and transparency in its reporting, and avoids conflicts of interest. The author has a reputation for accuracy and rarely gets contradicted on major discrepancies in its reporting.

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Recent Articles

Boston Police Officer's Girlfriend on Trial for His Murder: Alleged Reverse Hit-and-Run or Framed?

Boston Police Officer's Girlfriend on Trial for His Murder: Alleged Reverse Hit-and-Run or Framed?

Broke On: Wednesday, 26 June 2024 A Boston police officer, John O'Keefe, 35, was found dead outside a house in Dedham, Massachusetts in January 2024. His girlfriend, Karen Read, is on trial for second-degree murder and related charges. Prosecutors allege that Read intentionally struck O'Keefe with her SUV after they attended a late-night party together. The trial has been ongoing for over two months and has seen testimony from 74 witnesses.