E. Marie (Sorel) Walters passed away at home on December 1, 2025, after a long illness. Her life’s final chapter was quietly written in familiar surroundings, reflecting her enduring spirit to the end.

Michael Proctor, a former state trooper dismissed amid the Karen Read case, has ended his efforts to reclaim his job. The decision concludes a prominent chapter in a high-profile situation that garnered public attention.