With regard to the Lizzi Marriott story, the use of the phrase “sexual encounter” should be considered carefully. A sexual encounter sounds voluntary. You have no way of knowing whether any alleged sexual encounter was voluntary or involuntary. The only person or persons who could make such a claim is/are involved in Lizzi’s murder. Lizzi is not here to defend herself.

Please have consideration for her family and friends and choose your words with them in mind.

I think it would be a step in the direction of clarity and fairness if you added a statement to the story that in no way are the police or your news agency implying that a sexual encounter was voluntary.

LHR, well said.
The info is coming from people who are considered suspects...
Consider the source & spare the family the heartache of reading such BULL!
Deb :(

This is irresponsible,sensationalistic, tabloid journalism. No source given whatsoever. Unless this info was released by the police or attorney general's office, it is complete and utter here say and has no business being posted here. Absolutely shameful.

Completely agree

Just to clarify, completely agree with above comments. This article is shameful.

These "news" outlets really need to get their facts straight before publishing these new findings. I know that everyone has been wanting to hear more details about what actually went on that night between Mazzaglia and Marriott, which I'm sure the media is aware of as well. They really should not be publishing information until they have all the facts straight. Instead, they publish something like today's story just to sell more papers and to appeal to the public's curiosity. Speculation is not news, and without a credible source, that is all we are reading...speculations.

I am also appalled by the article. Let the family mourn their loss. God help us to find her body and may she rest in peace.

My name is Christine Butler, I am a 2011 Westborough graduate. I am writing this on behalf of myself and others. Lizzi was not only my classmate, but someone I pole vaulted with, someone I had classes with, she was our prom queen, the girl who you never saw without a smile, the girl no one had anything bad to say about. She is a friend, a sister, a child. And you have the audacity to report this on Westborough Patch?? I am horrified. Kids read this, mothers read this, friends read this, family reads this. A 19 year old girl was murdered. Westborough is in a state of shock. Even people who do not know her are distraught and crying over her death. The world lost such an amazing person and this is what you choose to write about? The memory of Lizzi should not be ruined by claims of a 'group sex encounter.' This article should be taken down immediately.

Disgusting.....can't even think beyond that word.....just disgusting.

Agree agree agree agree

where is the "Report As Offensive" button?!

Agree totally with every single one of the Westborough Patch readers or former readers......Are you serious?? This is a family friendly 'newsy' medium...this is what you CHOSE to report about on your 'paper'..? The person that let this 'news' go forward on the Westborough Patch is very, very immature and obviously has NO taste or respect, as where are the 'reports' coming from?? Her killer?? I am not being naive, I am being dismayed at such poor decision making from this Patch.

This is such a tragic story for our community, and my heart goes out to the family, but we can't expect The Patch to hold back on details as they emerge! cmon. The Metrowest news had it in big letters in their headline! I for one want to know what happened. this is already all over the news, so i'd like to be able to come to my Patch and read about it.

It does look as though the Patch is responding to readers' concerns. The version of the story that is appearing now does include a mention of "involuntary" along with "sexual encounter." And the prurient angle seems toned down. Of course, I, like others who knew Lizzi, would rather not see her name connected to any of these allegations.