THE REVERE ADVOCATE–Wednesday, November 27, 2019 Page 3 Revere man convicted in domestic violence murder A Suffolk County Superior Court jury recently found Andrew MacCormack, 31, of Revere, guilty of fi rst-degree murder in the homicide of his wife, Vanessa Masucci. Sentencing before Judge Mary Ames will take place on Dec. 2. During 11 days of testimony, Assistant District Attorney Ian Polumbaum, who is the Chief of Suffolk County District Attorney Rachael Rollins’ Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Unit, and Assistant District Attorney Brian LeBlanc presented evidence and testimony to prove that Masucci had become fed up with the defendant’s erratic and evasive behavior and was preparing to leave the marriage. In text message exchanges during the month prior to her murder, the victim told the defendant that she intended to sell their house and seek out a divorce attorney. Earlier in the year, the defendant forged checks to himself from Masucci’s personal bank account and took one of her credit cards, which she had reported stolen. In addition, the victim’s wedding ring disappeared – as did the ring purchased with insurance money to replace it. MacCormack also pawned his own wedding band for $120. On September 23, 2017, the defendant left home but returned after his mother, who lived with the family, had left the house. The evidence proved that he strangled, stabbed and viciously beat his wife in their bedroom, all while the couple’s then-one-year-old daughter was inside the home. In addition to the injuries that took her life, Masucci’s body sustained chemical burns after her death. The evidence showed that these burns, and a rash that he had on his own upper body, were caused by bleach that the defendant used in an attempt to clean up the scene. For several hours MacCormack drove seemingly random routes around the Revere area and then brought his daughter with him to a friend’s home in Saugus, where he completed a carpentry job. On the way there, he texted Masucci’s phone to create the appearance that he was unaware of her death. After fi nishing the carpentry job, and with his daughter in the car, the defendant then drove to East Boston, where he purchased $100 in cocaine from his longtime dealer. During the day, MacCormack received phone calls from Masucci’s parents, who had become worried when they were unable to reach their daughter. The defendant was on the phone with the victim’s mother when he arrived home, and he reported that he had discovered Masucci’s body. “Vanessa Masucci’s future was violently ripped away from her by the person who took an oath, promising to love and care for her. I will not refer to Vanessa by her married name because the man who took her life will not also take her identity,” said Rollins. “Vanessa’s loved ones – her parents, her siblings and her daughter – have been left with a void in their hearts and questions that can never be answered. I’m grateful to my prosecutors and victim witness advocates, the Revere Police Department and the State Police detectives assigned to my offi ce who worked to hold Vanessa’s murderer accountable and to bring a small amount of comfort to her loved ones. We will continue to serve as a resource to their family as they enter the next chapter of their grief.” Domestic violence impacts individuals of all races, genders and backgrounds. It is about power and control. If you or someone you know has been affected by domestic violence and is in immediate danger, call 911. SafeLink, a statewide domestic violence hotline, can be reached at 877-785-2020. SafeLink is answered by trained advocates 24 hours a day in English, Spanish and Portuguese, as well as TTY at 877-521-2601. It also has the capacity to provide multilingual translation in more than 140 languages. In Suff olk County, victim witness advocates assigned to the Suff olk County District Attorney’s Offi ce can help survivors with safety planning, obtaining restraining orders and accessing services, regardless of whether they choose to participate in the prosecution of their abuser. Wishing you the best for a THANKSGIVING energized by family, food, and fulfillment.
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