Who is Kevin J. Lino and what crimes is he accused of?

Kevin Lino is accused of committing four murders, having already been convicted of two and now facing charges for two cold case homicides in Massachusetts.

What is the definition of a serial killer used in the Kevin Lino case?

A serial killer is defined as someone who has taken the lives of two individuals in separate incidents, a definition met by Kevin Lino's alleged actions.

Are there concerns about other victims of Kevin Lino?

Yes, authorities are actively investigating whether Kevin Lino may have had other victims beyond the four cases currently known.

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Double Killer Charged in Two Massachusetts Cold Cases

19 Nov

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Summary

Kevin Lino, already convicted of two murders, faces two new murder charges.
The new charges involve alleged killings of unhoused individuals in Massachusetts.
Authorities are investigating if Lino has additional victims.

Double Killer Charged in Two Massachusetts Cold Cases

Kevin Lino, 38, already convicted for two separate murders, now faces charges for two cold case homicides in Massachusetts. The Middlesex County District Attorney has publicly identified Lino as a serial killer, citing his existing convictions and the new charges.

Lino has pleaded not guilty to the first-degree murder charges related to the 2010 death of Gary A. Melanson and the 2012 death of Douglas Leon Clarke. Both victims were unhoused individuals, highlighting a pattern of targeting vulnerable members of the community. Investigators allege Lino used violence, including a baseball bat and a fatal heroin overdose, in these crimes.

Authorities are continuing their investigation into Lino's past, exploring the possibility of additional victims. The district attorney's office emphasized their commitment to pursuing justice for all victims, especially those from vulnerable populations. Lino is currently incarcerated and awaiting trial for the new charges.