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Litchfield ME (A PHOTO PROVIDED BY A FAMILY FRIEND) Kimberly Mironovas sits at a station at Aveda Maine Institute, a cosmetology school in Augusta. Mironovas, 47, was found dead in her Litchfield home early Sunday morning. Her son is charged with murdering her. Photo courtesy of Anthony Coco

This mother was murdered in her sleep allegedly by her teenage son with two friends from Massachusetts

FILE - In this Jan. 12, 2012 file photo, comedian Patton Oswalt, left, and his wife Michelle McNamara arrive at the 17th annual Critics' Choice Movie Awards in Los Angeles. Patton Oswalt is crediting his late wife for her work in pursuit of the so-called Golden State Killer. Michelle McNamara had made it her mission to find the person responsible for at least 12 murders and 50 rapes throughout California in the 1970s and 80s. She died in April 2016. On Wednesday, April 25, 2018, authorities said a DNA match led them to arrest Joseph James DeAngelo, a 72-year-old former police officer, as a suspect. (AP Photo/Matt Sayles, File)

Patton Oswalt credits late wife Michelle McNamara in Golden State Killer case

Trump meets with Apple CEO at White House to talk trade

MSNBC's Joy Reid says homophobic posts were result of hack April 25, 2018 | 9:38 PM

Democrats demand more details on CIA nominee's covert work April 25, 2018 | 6:28 PM

Bipartisan bill to protect Mueller headed for crucial vote April 25, 2018 | 6:27 PM

Investigation leads to indictments of 45 from N.H., Mass. on drug charges April 25, 2018 | 5:27 PM

US House moves to reverse order to aid salmon April 25, 2018 | 4:42 PM

Sessions defends Trump pardons of Joe Arpaio, Scooter Libby April 25, 2018 | 4:13 PM

This undated law enforcement photo provided by the Sacramento County, Calif., Sheriff's Office shows Joseph James DeAngelo. DeAngelo, a suspected California serial killer who committed at least 12 homicides and 45 rapes throughout the state in the 1970s and '80s was identified Wednesday, April 25, 2018, as a former police officer, an official said. (Sacramento County Sheriff's Office via AP)

DNA linked former police officer to California serial killings April 25, 2018 | 4:10 PM

Carson plan would raise rent for millions in public housing April 25, 2018 | 3:49 PM

Plymouth police: Mother stabbed 12-year-old son, then herself April 25, 2018 | 3:28 PM

The Latest: Ronny Jackson meets with White House press aides April 25, 2018 | 2:43 PM

Facing Congress, EPA chief doesn't appear ready to apologize April 25, 2018 | 2:20 PM

WASHINGTON, DC - APRIL 19: New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft (C) delivers remarks during an event celebrating the team's Super Bowl win hosted by U.S. President Donald Trump on the South Lawn at the White House April 19, 2017 in Washington, DC. It was the team's fifth Super Bowl victory since 1960. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)

'It’s divisive and it’s horrible': What Robert Kraft said about Trump in a private meeting last year April 25, 2018 | 2:00 PM

AP, other media seek access to records in Mueller probe April 25, 2018 | 12:06 PM

The Latest: Macron says Trump not eager to defend Iran deal April 25, 2018 | 11:47 AM

In this Tuesday evening April 24, 2018 photo, rescuers carry a young male from the Androscoggin River in Auburn, Maine to a waiting ambulance. Police in Maine say the 9-year-old boy fell into a river along with his younger brother was is in critical condition. Rescuers are searching for his 5-year-old brother. (Andree Kehn/Sun Journal via AP)

Police: 9-year-old rescued from Maine river, younger brother still missing April 25, 2018 | 10:58 AM

This 2007 photo shows Somerset County Cpl. Sheriff Eugene Cole , who was killed early Wednesday, April 25, 2018, in Norridgewock, Maine. A search is underway for a suspect who stole the deputy's cruiser and robbed a convenience store afterward. (Jeff Pouland/The Central Maine Morning Sentinel via AP)

Police: Man killed Maine deputy, stole his car, and robbed store April 25, 2018 | 10:22 AM

WBZ NewsRadio reporter Lana Jones dies suddenly April 25, 2018 | 9:57 AM

The Latest: White House says travel ban is working April 25, 2018 | 9:25 AM

2 arrested after 2-state pursuit, shots fired at police April 25, 2018 | 9:16 AM

EPA security chief also worked for owner of tabloid company April 25, 2018 | 8:55 AM

Trump calls Kim open, honorable as summit planning goes on April 25, 2018 | 1:22 AM

Handshakes and kisses aside, some issues split Trump, Macron April 25, 2018 | 1:21 AM

Trump's travel ban likely to be upheld, justices indicate April 25, 2018 | 12:36 AM

US Embassy move in Israel emblematic of broader policy shift April 25, 2018 | 12:31 AM

Lax vetting on Trump nominees begins to frustrate senators April 25, 2018 | 12:24 AM

More allegations emerge on VA pick as nomination falters April 25, 2018 | 12:23 AM

White House condemns ruling on Trump's 'Dreamers' program April 25, 2018 | 12:18 AM

AP FACT CHECK: Trump's Iran cash story oft-told, still bogus April 25, 2018 | 12:13 AM

Crazy snake worms are not on the plane — but they may well be in New England gardens April 25, 2018 | 12:00 AM

Boston comic Nick Di Paolo is fired by SiriusXM for tweet to ‘future school shooter’ April 25, 2018 | 12:00 AM