Shane Bowen, 28, of Warren, and Richard Gabrila, 39, of Worcester, have both been charged with accessory after the fact. Prosecutors allege the two men helped Wilcox clean up the crime scene, assisted with throwing away evidence, then participated in moving and abandoning Burke’s body in Hubbardston.

A Worcester man was initially charged with assault with intent to kill but has since been charged with murder in connection with the killing of a former coworker, authorities said.

Upgraded charges now face a Worcester man who is being held without bail in the death of a former employee whose body was found earlier this month.

Nguyen, the first openly nonbinary person elected to the council, said last week they were taking “a hiatus” from their public duties after alleging they had been misgendered by fellow officials.

Worcester’s city council on Tuesday formally apologized to Councilor Thu Nguyen for the harm they’ve experienced on the job.

There was a mix of support and outrage in Worcester on Tuesday night as allegations of a toxic culture and transphobia within the Worcester City Council were heard during a public meeting.

Worcester Public Schools sent a letter to families reminding them of the district's policies should any federal immigration agencies arrive at schools.

Superintendent Monarrez says there have been no sightings of immigration officials or ICE at bus stops or at schools in Worcester as of Wednesday.

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