THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, March 24, 2023 Page 7 Boston man faces murder charge in stabbing death of Malden man, 79 Body was discovered in Kennedy Drive apartment in city’s fi rst homicide case of 2023 By Steve Freker A 33-year-old Boston man sought in connection with the stabbing death of an elderly Malden man, whose body was discovered in late February in his Kennedy Drive apartment, is now wanted for murder. A warrant for murder issued for Dion Smith, of Boston, was announced through the offi ce of Middlesex District Attorney Marian Ryan, in the case of the slaying of Ronald Gilbert, who was found dead in his apartment by Malden Police on February 22. A medical examiner ruled the victim had been stabbed about 30 times. Malden police were called to Kennedy Drive for an odor coming from Gilbert’s apartment. Once inside, fi rst responders found Gilbert dead, with what they said were The investigation has also revealed that Smith was not a resident of the building, and the suspect and victim did not appear to have known each other. The investigation continues with no known motive at this time, with earlier speculation in the case related to possible robbery. The case is being investigatDion Smith, 33, is wanted by the Middlesex District Attorney’s office in connection with the stabbing death of Ronald Gilbert, 79, of Kennedy Drive, Malden, in the city's fi rst 2023 murder case. obvious signs of decomposition. According to investigators, it now appears that the victim was killed in late December 2022. ed by Malden Police and Mass. State Police detectives assigned to the Middlesex DA’s office. Anyone who may have any information on the whereabouts of the suspect, Dion Smith, or any other knowledge of the case is encouraged to contact either the DA's office at 781897-8300 or the Malden Police Dept. Detectives Division at 781-397-7171, ext. 1205. Information may be given by the public anonymously to both agencies. BIRTHDAY | FROM PAGE 1 birthday! A festive celebration was held that included refreshments and lots of dancing. Born on March 20, 1920, in Croix-des-Bouquets, Haiti, Anilia moved to the United States in 1987 to be closer to family. She is the proud mother of eight children and 15 grandchildren. Anilia very much enjoys spending time with family and friends. When the Mayor asked Anilia what her secret is for living such a long and healthy life, she responded that “always being a good person” has been her key to longevity. Advertise in theADVOCATE Call now! 617-387-2200 advertise on the web atwww.advocatenews.net Mackey & Brown Attorneys at Law * PERSONAL INJURY * REAL ESTATE * FAMILY LAW * GENERAL PRACTICE * PERSONAL BANKRUPTCY * CIVIL LITIGATION 14 Norwood St., Everett, MA 02149 Phone: (617) 387-4900 Fax: (617) 381-1755 WWW.MACKEYBROWNLAW.COM John Mackey, Esq. * Katherine M. Brown, Esq. Patricia Ridge, Esq.
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