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Taunton Today
By the People, for the People
Taunton Man Convicted in Fatal 2023 Falmouth Stabbing
Adrian Black, 26, faces life sentence for first-degree murder conviction.
Apr. 3, 2026 at 12:34am
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A grim reminder of the devastating toll of violent crime, this stark image of a bloodied weapon conceptually represents the tragic loss of life in this case.Taunton TodayA Taunton, Massachusetts man was found guilty of murdering a 19-year-old from Falmouth in 2023. Adrian Black, 26, was convicted of first-degree murder by a Barnstable County jury after a two-hour deliberation. He will be sentenced on Friday in Barnstable Superior Court.
Why it matters
This conviction highlights the ongoing challenge of violent crime in Massachusetts, particularly in the Cape Cod region, and the need for continued efforts to address the root causes and deter such acts.
The details
Investigators said that on June 10, 2023, Black and four others drove to an apartment complex in Falmouth with the intention of attacking Milteer Hendricks. The group found Hendricks and Black stabbed him in the chest area before fleeing the scene. Hendricks was flown to a Boston hospital, where he died from his injuries a day later. Police arrested the then-22-year-old Black in Taunton the following day.
- On June 10, 2023, the incident occurred in Falmouth.
- Hendricks died from his injuries a day later on June 11, 2023.
- Police arrested Black the day after the incident on June 11, 2023.
- Black's jury trial began on March 19, 2026 and concluded on April 3, 2026.
The players
Adrian Black
A 26-year-old man from Taunton, Massachusetts who was convicted of first-degree murder for the 2023 stabbing death of Milteer Hendricks.
Milteer Hendricks
A 19-year-old man from Falmouth, Massachusetts who was fatally stabbed in June 2023.
What’s next
Adrian Black will have a sentencing hearing in Barnstable Superior Court on Friday, April 4, 2026 where he is expected to receive a mandatory life sentence without the possibility of parole.
The takeaway
This tragic case underscores the ongoing need for comprehensive solutions to address violent crime in Massachusetts, including efforts to identify and intervene with at-risk individuals, strengthen community-police relations, and provide greater resources for crime prevention and victim support.
