Woman Charged In Saugus Murder Near Orange Dinosaur Landmark

Melrose MA

17 December, 2021

10:37 AM

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SAUGUS, MA — A woman is facing murder charges in connection with the death of a man in Saugus last weekend. Angjeliki Hodaj, 33, of Saugus, has been arrested and charged with murder in the death of 26-year-old Michael Norton on Dec. 11, the Essex District Attorney's Office said. On Sunday, the district attorney's office, in conjunction with Saugus police and Massachusetts State Police, confirmed they were investigating a fatal incident at the Essex Landing apartment complex, located near the orange dinosaur landmark on Route 1. Police Chief Michael Ricciardelli says Norton was found dead at his home at 44 Collins Ave. by family members Sunday. Authorities say the investigation is ongoing and still have not said how Norton died, only confirming it was a homicide. Hodaj is expected to be arraigned Friday in Lynn District Court. More on PatchPolice Identify Victim In Saugus Weekend HomicideSaugus Homicide: GoFundMe Raises Over $14K In Under 24 Hours