A jury found John T. Shairs, 55, guilty of second-degree murder following the death of his girlfriend, Tina Amore, 49, court documents show.
An autopsy report determined that Amore’s cause of death was blunt force trauma to the head, highlighting the severity of domestic violence.
Prosecutors said witnesses testified to 'a pattern of violent incidents' involving Shairs, illustrating the escalating nature of his abuse.
Essex County District Attorney Paul F. Tucker expressed hope that the conviction would bring peace to Tina Amore’s family and friends.
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