Boston Blotter: Pizza Killers Pleaded Not Guilty

The three suspects in the murder of Richel Nova, the pizza deliveryman killed in Hyde Park last Thursday night all pleaded not guilty to first-degree murder charges. Judge Kathleen Coffey held Alexander Gallett, 18, of Hyde Park; Michel St. Jean, 20 of Hyde Park; and Yamiley Mathurin, 17, of Mattapan without bail. The prosecutor bluntly described the suspects plans: "It was never their intention that Richel Nova would leave that home in any other way than a body bag,'' said Suffolk Assistant District Attorney Jennifer Hickman. The trio allegedly stabbed Nova's chest and back, and slashed his neck. Police found a blood-stained pizza box. Nova's relatives held signs saying "Justice for Richel" in court. All charges alleged until proven under law. [Globe]