Waterville man pleads guilty to murdering mother of his children

Nicholas P. Lovejoy admitted to the murder of Melissa Sousa in Waterville in 2019. His sentence will be capped at 45 years.

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Lawyers for Waterville man accused of murdering woman argue evidence improperly obtained by police

The defense attorneys for Nicholas P. Lovejoy said in court this week that police continued to question him after he said he wanted a lawyer if they were going to talk about Melissa Sousa, who was found dead in the basement of their apartment.

Waterville man pleads not guilty to murder charge in girlfriend’s shooting

Nicholas P. Lovejoy, 28, is charged with murder in the October 2019 death of Melissa Sousa, his girlfriend at the time and mother of their twin daughters.

Waterville man indicted on charge of murdering girlfriend Melissa Sousa

Nicholas Lovejoy, 28, is charged with murdering his girlfriend and mother of their children, Melissa Sousa, on Oct. 22 in Waterville.

Waterville woman was shot twice in stomach by boyfriend, documents say

Newly released court documents provided more details Friday supporting the police allegations of murder against Nicholas Lovejoy, while friends and family gathered in Waterville to mourn the loss of Melissa Sousa.

Body identified as missing Waterville woman; boyfriend charged with murder

Family and friends of Melissa Sousa, 29, say her boyfriend and the father of their children, Nicholas Lovejoy, 28, was mentally unstable and could not take knowing she was leaving him.

Missing Waterville woman’s boyfriend threatened to kill her, boss says

Waterville and State police removed a body from the missing woman's residence Wednesday night.