Metrowest Daily News 7/14/11: Court papers mention murder suspects violent history. A Wayland teen accused of murdering his ex-girlfriend on July 3 has a history of "violent outbursts," Framingham District Court records show. In an application to impound search warrants and related documents, the Middlesex district attorney's office argues the release of such information could be prejudicial against Nathanial Fujita, 18, who is charged with killing his ex-girlfriend, Lauren Astley, also 18, on July 3. For example, the search warrant affidavit describes the suspect's history of violent outbursts. Making that information public could prevent Fujita from getting a fair trial, the DA's office argues.

WCVB 7/13/11: DA: Murder Suspect Has History Of Violence. A Wayland teenager accused of killing his ex-girlfriend had a history of violence, according to court documents, the Boston Herald reported. Nathaniel Fujita, 18, had violent and angry outbursts "within the last few years," Jessica Venezia, spokeswoman for the Middlesex District Attorney, told Boston Herald reporters. Fujita was arrested on July 5 and charged in connection with the death of Lauren Astley, 18, also of Wayland. Prosecutors allege Fujita strangled Astley, cut her throat and threw her body into a marsh off Route 27 on the night of July 4. The specifics of his alleged past were not detailed because prosecutors worried the details could obstruct the investigation and inflict more emotional pain for Astley's family. “At this time, we’re not alleging any specific incidents directed at the victim,” Venezia told Boston Herald reporters. “However, that does remain under investigation." Information on search warrant applications that allude to Fujita's allegedly violent past were ordered impounded. Prosecutors believe "Fujita's bad acts," which are outlined in the papers, would lead to a prejudiced jury, according to the Boston Herald.