To help keep you informed on the most shared and talked about stories, each Saturday and Sunday we'll revisit five stories from the previous week, including the most recent updates.
Cow Slaughter Arrest
A former employee of a Bloomfield butcher shop who is accused of slaughtering a cow in the parking lot of a Bloomfield Home Depot last month has been charged with cruelty to animals. The incident leading to the arrest happened on July 13 when a young cow at the Saba meat store in Bloomfield got loose and ran across the street to Home Depot. See more on the incident here.
Missing Mom's Shirt
Police found a shirt stained with blood that they believe was the shirt Jennifer Dulos was wearing on the day she disappeared more than two months ago, according to a report in the Hartford Courant. The shirt was among items recovered from trash cans on Albany Avenue in Hartford. A lawyer for Jennifer's estranged husband, Fotis Dulos, said he was not aware of any evidence about what Jennifer was wearing when she disappeared and called the report "dangerous speculation." For more on the investigation, click here.
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Hit-and-Run Arrest
The man who was behind the wheel of a vehicle that Hamden and Yale police officers opened fire on in New Haven in April is accused of driving under the influence during a crash that injured a bicyclist in New Haven on Friday morning and was arrested after a chase, according to police. Paul Witherspoon, 21, of Hamden, is facing several charges. See more on the arrest here.
Miracle on the Mountain
Emergency crews rescued a dog who had been missing for five days after slipping her collar at Sleeping Giant State Park. 17-year-old Sadie went missing on Sunday and after days of searching, a hiker heard her howling and found her in a deep ravine. Sadie is recovering at an animal hospital. For more on the rescue, click here.
Epic Thrills
Universal Orlando Resort announced Thursday it will be expanding with a new theme park. 'Epic Universe' will be added to the Florida resort, though few details about the expansion were revealed. See more on what was unveiled here.
