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State Office Investigates Angies Bodywork Spa Following Thanksgiving Shooting

The Office of Consumer Affairs and Business Regulations in Massachusetts has launched an investigation into Angies Bodywork Spa, the Worcester establishment where a woman was tragically shot dead on Thanksgiving, as per exclusive information obtained by MassLive.

The state’s investigation into the business comes several weeks after the incident occurred in the early-morning hours of November 23. The spa, located at 383 Pleasant St, is now under scrutiny by state business regulators following the opening of a complaint.

• Read more: Insights into Angies Bodywork Spa, the Worcester business where a woman lost her life

The Office of Consumer Affairs and Business Regulation oversees five regulatory agencies in Massachusetts, including the Division of Occupational Licensure, Division of Banks, Division of Insurance, Department of Telecommunications and Cable, and Division of Standards, according to the agency’s website.

The office is dedicated to protecting and empowering consumers through advocacy and education, while ensuring a level playing field for businesses regulated by its agencies, as stated on its official website.

Details of the Incident at Angies Bodywork Spa

On November 23, at approximately 2 a.m., an unidentified woman and Marcel Santos-Padgett, a 31-year-old resident of Leicester, entered the spa’s premises. After spending around thirty minutes inside, gunshots were fired, and surveillance footage captured Santos-Padgett leaving the building with a firearm in hand, as stated by Assistant District Attorney Terry McLaughlin during Santos-Padgett’s second court appearance on December 13.

Authorities were called to the scene at approximately 11:40 a.m. Unfortunately, the woman succumbed to a gunshot wound to the head, according to reports.

• Read more: Marcel Santos-Padgett, suspect in bodywork spa shooting, faces murder charges

Law enforcement officials positively identified Santos-Padgett as the suspect through security footage, which provided a “clear” image of him, according to court documents. Furthermore, they discovered a vehicle near the crime scene with license plates registered to Santos-Padgett. He was subsequently apprehended in Haverhill the day after the shooting.

During his second court appearance, Santos-Padgett’s charges were upgraded to include one count of murder, one count of possession of a firearm while committing a felony, one count of carrying a firearm, one count of carrying a large-capacity firearm, one count of assault and battery with a firearm, and one count of carrying a loaded firearm without a license.

• Read more: Phone numbers associated with Worcester spa where woman was killed linked to escort websites

While the victim’s identity was not disclosed in court, McLaughlin revealed that officials were able to identify her. The Worcester Police Department has not yet released the name of the deceased woman, stating that her family resides in China.

Phone numbers associated with Angies Bodywork Spa, including the one displayed on its website, an old and discontinued number, and a number obtained by MassLive from an individual claiming to be a former IT employee of the spa, all yield results related to female escort websites.

Multiple attempts to contact Angies Bodywork Spa following the incident have gone unanswered, leading to Google temporarily listing the establishment as “closed” after briefly indicating it as “permanently closed.”

The ongoing investigation by the Office of Consumer Affairs and Business Regulations aims to uncover any potential violations or irregularities related to Angies Bodywork Spa and ensure the safety and well-being of consumers in Massachusetts.

Disclaimer: This article is for informational purposes only. The information presented here does not constitute legal advice or endorsement of any business.

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