# Man Arrested in Taunton Domestic Murder | Boston News

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Podcast: [Boston News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/boston-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7485239)
Published: 2026-09-18T19:40:18+00:00
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A chilling domestic tragedy unfolded in Taunton: 37-year-old Matthew Cruz is arrested for murder after a violent altercation with his partner, Shannon Smith, 37, found dead at the bottom of a staircase. Emergency crews rushed to Alcott Circle Thursday afternoon, but Smith was pronounced dead at Morton Hospital. Investigators say Cruz, who’s expected to be arraigned today, is the suspect. The Bristol DA’s office leads the investigation as details continue to emerge — this story is still developing. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Sources: https://www.boston.com/news/crime/2026/09/18/taunton-man-charged-with-killing-girlfriend/ More coverage & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/fd3c894b9bb33233 Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai.

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