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Life Sentence for Murderer of Pawtucket Salon Owner
A Pawtucket man, Michael Fernandes, has been sentenced to life in prison plus 40 years for the brutal murder of his ex-girlfriend, Jocelyn DoCouto, a devoted mother and salon owner whose life was stolen in a rage-fueled act just months after their breakup. Prosecutors called it a senseless tragedy, while her business partner described the haunting emptiness of walking into the salon where she last breathed. Fernandes’ attorney offered remorse, acknowledging the lifelong scars his actions left — especially on her two children. The Attorney General warned that domestic abusers often escalate to…
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