By Register Staff
NEW HAVEN >> Nearly 16 years after she was viciously stabbed to death and found crumpled near the corner of Edgehill and East Rock roads, the memory of Suzanne Jovin’s death is still fresh in the minds of New Haven police and investigators, and they are hoping some miniscule detail or memory from that night is still fresh in the minds of prospective witnesses.
The Jovin Investigation Team will meet with members of the public on Dec. 4 at 6 p.m. at Wilbur Cross High School to release more details in its investigation and is asking the public to come out and discuss, re-examine, or provide information that may help lead to the arrest of the person who stabbed Jovin 17 times. It will be the 16th anniversary of the brutal murder that sent shock waves through New Haven and captured headlines around the nation.

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By Mary O'Leary

NEW HAVEN >> The failure to coordinate care for Adam Lanza and provide intervention early in his life  are viewed as important lessons that should help drive future federal mental health policies and resource decisions.
U.S. Sen. Chris Murphy, D-Conn., in his latest roundtable discussion with experts on behavior health funding, used the report prepared by the Office of the Child Advocate to drive the discussion on Monday.
Almost two years ago, Lanza, whose serious mental health issues were not dealt with over his lifetime, combined with an easy access to firearms, killed 20 first-graders, six educators and his mother before he committed suicide at Sandy Hook Elementary School.

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By Michelle Tuccitto Sullo
The gunman in the Sandy Hook Elementary School shootings showed an early preoccupation with violence, became increasingly isolated, and had been diagnosed with autism, anxiety and obsessive compulsive disorder — but he received minimal treatment, according to a report released Friday.
On Dec. 14, 2012, Adam Lanza, 20, killed his mother, then shot his way into the school, where he killed 20 children and six adults. Lanza killed himself when police arrived.

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By Lindsey Tanner
AP Medical Writer
Accidental poisonings from squishy laundry detergent packets sometimes mistaken for toys or candy landed more than 700 U.S. children in the hospital in just two years, researchers report. Coma and seizures were among the most serious complications.
The cases stem from the more than 17,000 poison center calls about the products received in the past two years. The calls involved children younger than 6 and most weren’t seriously harmed. But one child died last year and the potential risks highlight a need for even safer packaging, the researchers said.

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By Keldy Ortiz
Register Staff
SEYMOUR >> Nina Poeta, a Seymour High School senior who touched the lives of many in the community as she battled cancer, has died, according to her school.
She was 17.
Rich Kearns, director of security for Seymour Public Schools, said Poeta passed during the overnight hours Saturday. Kearns said grief counseling will be made available at the high school both Sunday and Monday.
“Our Valley Community has all joined together as one community over the past year to offer support and comfort as Seymour High School student Nina Poeta fought “strong” through her battle with cancer,” Kearns said in a release.

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It’s time to start thinking about holiday decorations. Spruce up your home with a fresh evergreen bough, while supporting Survivors of Homicide, Inc. They also make a great gift for family, friends, and neighbors.
Each bough is made with a red velvet bow. The boughs are hand-made and unique. The price is $15 cash or check.
Checks can be made out to Survivors of Homicide, c/o Art Jensen, 4 Windwood Drive, Windsor Locks, CT 06096.
Payment can also be made through PayPal through the organization's web site.
To order visit http://www.survivorsofhomicide.com/Website/Events.htm
The organization will be making the boughs on November 22 at 12 p.m. at its Wethersfield office. If anyone would like to help please contact Art. This is always a fun event.
The group's headquarters is located at: Survivors of Homicide, Inc., 530 Silas Deane Highway, Suite 380
Wethersfield, CT 06109
For more information, call the group at 860-257-7388