Controversy, Conspiracies, and More: Top Five Stories of the Week

Here's a look at the top five stories this week:

Woman's 'Mixed Feelings' on Trooper's Death Costs Her

The Courthouse Center for the Arts has cut ties with a woman who said in a Facebook post that she had "mixed feelings" about the death of Massachusetts State Trooper Thomas Clardy because he once made her late for a birthday party after a traffic stop.

Charges Dropped in Nationally Debated Framingham Rape Case

In a case that fueled heated debate reaching far beyond the borders of New England's largest town, rape and related charges against four undocumented immigrants were dropped Thursday after the man and woman who had said they were attacked refused to testify.

Accidents or Something Sinister? Drowning Conspiracies Gain Traction

Minutes after divers pulled Zachary Marr's body from the Charles River, Facebook users breathed new life into an old rumor: the 22-year-old's death marked not yet a tragic accident, but further evidence of a serial killer or murderous syndicate who target young men in Boston, possibly nationwide.

Although police have not reported evidence of wrongdoing in any of the cases, Marr's death is not the first to fan the flames of conspiracy in Boston. This is how the theory spread, why it stuck, and the real-world consequences of it.

Warehouse Where Worker Died had been Fined for Numerous Violations

An ammonia leak at a Boston warehouse cited for numerous health hazards claimed the life of a worker, according to the Boston Fire Department. About 5,300 pounds of ammonia had spilled before the main valve was shut off and the leak stopped, the department said.

General Electric Picks New Mass. Home for Global Headquarters

General Electric has chosen a stretch of land in Massachusetts as the new home for its global headquarters. The multinational conglomerate said the move will create approximately 800 jobs. General Electric announced in January that it would be moving its headquarters from Fairfield, Conn., to Massachusetts.