# Tragic Murder of Inventor James Bennett

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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: 2026-06-28T20:28:09+00:00
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## Resource

A shocking murder in Wellesley, Massachusetts, leaves a legacy of innovation and loss: James Bennett, 58, an entrepreneur behind the Lightwedge reading light and co-founder of Lending Tree, was fatally stabbed by his own son, Trip Bennett, 24, in Phillips Park. Witnesses heard desperate cries for help before police arrived to find the victim bleeding out. Trip’s defense cites a history of mental illness, while a lifelong friend describes James as a bold, generous innovator whose death may finally push society to confront the silence surrounding mental health. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/c44b893fd4ea3c74

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