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Sun Apr 9 2000 09:00:58  RAMPAGE KILLERS / A STATISTICAL PORTRAIT They Threaten, Seethe and Unhinge, Then Kill in Quantity (New York (NY) Times-National ) They are not drunk or high on drugs. They are not racists or Satanists, or addicted to violent video games, movies or music. Most are white men, but a surprising number are women, Asians and blacks. Many have college degrees, but most are unemployed. Many are military veterans. Related Article How Youngest Killers Differ: Peer Support (New York (NY) Times-National ) hen 16-year-old Evan Ramsey strode into the lobby of his high school in Bethel, Alaska, in 1997 and shot a popular basketball player in the stomach, there were already spectators gathered on the mezzanine above -- students that he had told to be there to witness his "evil day." Sat Apr 8 2000 21:40:40  CHICAGO, Ill Prosecutors, Police Clam Up Under New Media Rules -- (Fox) The Illinois Supreme Court implemented new rules last month that limit what lawyers, prosecutors and other law enforcement officials can say about pending cases. Sat Apr 8 2000 21:27:18  SLEEPY HOLLOW, N.Y. Two killed, one wounded in bakery shooting; suspected gunman dead -- (Staten Island Live) A man suspected of killing a bakery shop employee and a bystander also died of a gunshot wound suffered hours later. TAMPA, Fla Mother charged in death of baby -- (St Petersburg Times) Sherrideen Smith is 25. She has given birth to five children. The first two, a 3-year-old girl and infant boy, were taken from her by the state in 1994 because of neglect. Smith gave her third baby to his father in 1996 after allegations that she couldn't care for him. Last September, her fourth child, a boy now 2, turned up with suspicious bruising on his face. Child welfare workers started to investigate. ST. LOUIS, Missouri Dennis Rabbitt reflects on why he committed series of rapes -- (PostNet) Dennis Rabbitt, the "South Side Rapist," is trying to figure himself out. His theory: A medieval demon overwhelmed him from time to time, producing an uncontrollable urge to attack women he picked at random. Sat Apr 8 2000 18:41:41  ST. CATHARINES, Ont LESLIE MAHAFFY, 14 - murdered June, 1991 KRISTIN FRENCH, 15 - murdered April, 1992 Paul Bernardo - serving 2 life sentences Karla Homolka - serving 12 years Bernardo gave lawyer permission to view sex tapes days after they were retrieved from hiding place -- (Ottawa Citizen) Convicted sex-killer Paul Bernardo warned his lawyer that videos depicting the rape and torture of his teenage victims "may first appear to be irrelevant," in a handwritten note introduced as evidence in court Friday. Instructions from a killer -- (Toronto Sun) Sex killer Paul Bernardo's own handwriting shows he ordered former lawyers Ken Murray and Carolyn MacDonald to retrieve but not view videos needed for "our defence." Bernardo letter led to grisly sex tapes -- (Toronto Star) If they found the graphic videotapes in a search on May 6, 1993, they were to greet Bernardo with the question: ``How about those Jays?'' Bernardo loses his veil of secrecy -- (Globe & Mail) Lawyer Ken Murray could not get a fair trial for obstructing justice if privileged communications between him and killer Paul Bernardo were to remain confidential. Sat Apr 8 2000 18:32:01  DES MOINES, IA Piper accused of 2nd murder -- (DM Register) Donald Piper, the former hotel maintenance chief accused of strangling a woman at a West Des Moines hotel in 1993, was charged Friday with another motel killing. John Denofa, 35 - arraigned for murder, fugitive charges BUCKS COUNTY, PA Suspect says he didn't kill dancer -- (Philly.com) A Buckingham man accused of killing an exotic dancer, Rachel Siani, says that she was his friend and that he spent time with her on the last night that police said she was seen alive. But he insists he did not kill her. Sat Apr 8 2000 18:20:48  SUMTER, S.C. Man accused of masterminding vandalism of black churches -- (Nando) A white man has been charged with masterminding racially motivated attacks of two predominantly black churches that allegedly were vandalized by two teenagers. MADISON, N.J. Two arrested in connection with Drew University fires -- (Boston.com) McClintock Hall residents Phillip Han, 20, of Palisades Park, and William Conley, 20, of Malden, Mass., were charged Friday with multiple counts of arson. AMHERST, NH Woman charged with arson arrested in murder plot -- (Union-Leader) Walter Holt worked to get his wife Monica out of jail, finally making $35,000 bail on Thursday, only to find her back in Valley Street jail yesterday, accused of trying to hire someone to kill his late ex-wife, Nancy-Jo Holt. ROYAL OAK TOWNSHIP, Mich Five children die in fire -- (CJ Online) A fast-moving fire engulfed a suburban Detroit home, killing five children and injuring four others. The fire was being investigated as an arson, authorities said Friday. 'Huge and tragic loss' -- (Detroit Free Press) Sat Apr 8 2000 18:09:40  Antonio Romero Jr, 32 - spotless record PHILADELPHIA, PA Former state police officer gets 8 years in drug case -- (Philly.com) An eight-year prison term was ordered yesterday for a former Pennsylvania State Police narcotics officer who stole confiscated marijuana and later slipped a handcuff key to an alleged Colombian cocaine trafficker. MIAMI, Fla FBI fires agent involved in wrong-way crash -- (Fox) The FBI has fired an agent who allegedly was intoxicated while driving the wrong way on a stretch of Interstate 95, causing a crash that killed two brothers in November. David Farrall's dismissal was announced Friday by the Federal Bureau of Investigation. LOS ANGELES, CA Four officers charged in connection with shooting -- (Philly.com) Four police officers were charged in connection with an off-duty shooting spree that occurred after a party in nearby Whittier last year. TIJUANA, Baja California Ex-police officer linked to suspect in chief's murder -- (Austin American-Statesman) When six men accused of killing Tijuana's police chief were transferred from a police station to a local prison, eight police cars drove alongside. Only seven were on official business. Sat Apr 8 2000 17:51:59  Timothy Steven Smith, 37 - arrested without incident SEATTLE, Wash Seaman arrested by FBI for alleged theft of sensitive government documents -- (Sac Bee) A civilian Defense Department employee who worked aboard an ammunition supply ship has been charged with theft of sensitive government documents. Sat Apr 8 2000 14:58:27  LONNIE "TED" BINION, Murdered Casino Mogul Rick Tabish, charged with murder and theft Sandra Murphy, charged with murder and theft LAS VEGAS, Nevada Binion in 'good mood' before his death, mayor says --(Missoulian)--The former mayor of Las Vegas testified Friday that Ted Binion was upbeat and even nostalgic the day before his death Binion's temperament underwent rapid change--(Las Vegas Review-Journal)--Witnesses indicate Ted Binion spoke fondly of Sandy Murphy, then wanted her out of his will Witness, defense tussle over phone book attack--(Las Vegas Review-Journal)--Those following the Ted Binion murder trial at home might have wondered Thursday if they had instead tuned into "WWF Smackdown." Controversial TV ad drawing interest--(Las Vegas Sun)--A 15-second television commercial soliciting public opinion about the Ted Binion murder trial and financed by the defense is believed to be the first advertisement of its kind in the country. Alleged assault in sand pit re-enacted--(Las Vegas Sun)--Leo Casey took the stand again this morning in the fifth day of testimony in the murder trial of Tabish and Sandy Murphy Key Binion trial witness arrested--(Las Vegas Review-Journal)--Less than two days after testifying in the Ted Binion murder trial, key prosecution witness Kurt Gratzer was arrested on a domestic violence charge at the Sahara early Thursday Sat Apr 8 2000 12:28:11  LOS ANGELES, California Man Charged With Posing as Doctor at UCLA Hospital - (LA Times) Adam Litwin always wanted to be a surgeon, prosecutors say, and for six months last year he managed to pull off the most successful operation of his life. Sat Apr 8 2000 12:17:55  OAKLAWN, Texas Funeral director's death ruled homicide -- (The Dallas Morning News) The death of an Oak Lawn funeral director whose body was found locked inside a coffin has been ruled a homicide, authorities said Friday. Sat Apr 8 2000 12:08:18  KATIE POIRIER, 19 - Kidnapped Donald Blom, 51 - Charged with kidnapping CARLTON, Minn. Blom prosecutors criticized -- (AP) Donald Blom's attorneys say the prosecution has withheld reports and other information the defense needs to get ready for his trial, which is scheduled to begin later this month. Sat Apr 8 2000 11:44:05  FRAMINGHAM, Mass. Man who killed wife over burnt ziti asks for new trial -- (Boston Herald) A Framingham man who killed his wife after she burnt a pan of ziti and stuck her heart and lungs on a stake is asking the state's highest court for a new trial. Sat Apr 8 2000 11:30:30  MICHELE DORR, 6 - Murdered in 1986 LAURA HOUGHTELING, 23 - Murdered in 1992 Hadden Clark, 47 - Serving 60 years for the murders of Michele Dorr and Laura Houghteling MERIDEN, Conn. Serial killer to lead police in search for bodies in state -- (AP) State police plan to bring a convicted serial killer to Connecticut this weekend to search for a body he claims to have buried in Meriden. Sat Apr 8 2000 11:25:49  Andrew S. Rigg, suspect held on $150,000 bond LOUISVILLE, Colorado Bond rises for dad accused of abuse--(Denver Post)--A Louisville stayat-home dad accused of molesting at least 10 girls ages 6 to 9 could be released from jail if he makes bond for the second time this week. 22 more criminal counts may be filed against Louisville father --(Inside Denver)--Rigg already was facing charges of sexual assault, indecent exposure and displaying a pattern of sexual attacks on two other girls. Shocked residents fill town meeting--(Denver Post)--Detectives, Boulder prosecutor D.D. Mallard and child-victim advocates attended the meeting to support parents looking for ways to approach children and answer inquiries Sat Apr 8 2000 11:13:38  KRYSTAL STEADMAN, 9 - Kidnapped, sexually assaulted and murdered Thomas Soria Sr., 39 - Arrested for kidnapping, sexual assault and homicide Thomas Soria Jr., 19 - Arrested for kidnapping, sexual assault and homicide LAKE TAHOE, Nevada Murder defendants come from criminal family -- (Scripps-McClatchy Western Service) The father and son accused in the sexual assault and killing of a 9-year-old South Lake Tahoe girl last month are part of a family with an infamous criminal history in Sacramento. Father, son charged in child's murder have violent family history--(Las Vegas Sun)--The Sorias moved from Sacramento to Tahoe in January 1999 Sat Apr 8 2000 10:52:26  SARAH RENEE PHILLIPS, 13 - Strangled William Wilson, 19 - arrested on suspicion of murder. Aaron Richardson, 19 - arrested on suspicion of being an accessory to murder. VACAVILLE, California 2 Arrested in Death Of Vacaville Girl, 13 -- (SF Chronicle) Police in Vacaville arrested two men, including a family acquaintance, early yesterday in connection with the strangling death and possible sexual assault of a 13-year-old girl in her home. Sat Apr 8 2000 10:45:57  JONBENET RAMSEY, slain 6 year-old BOULDER, Colorado Hunter, cops weigh offer by Ramseys--(Inside Denver)--Police and Boulder District Attorney Alex Hunter expect to discuss Monday whether to take up an offer from the parents of murder victim JonBenet Ramsey to take a lie detector test Sat Apr 8 2000 10:26:04  Aileen Wuornos, 44 - Serial killer DAYTONA BEACH, FLorida Serial killer denied new trial, claims thrown out -- (Daytona Beach News-Journal) A judge denied serial killer Aileen Wuornos a new trial Friday, ending her latest round of appeals in Volusia County. Sat Apr 8 2000 10:14:01  FARAH JAHAN KAHN, 5 year-old murdered and dismembered Kaneez Fatima, accused of murder Muhammad Arsal Khan, accused of murder TORONTO, CANADA Jail takes its toll on accused child killer (Canada-Toronto Sun)The video image of Kaneez Fatima, accused murderer of her step-daughter, Farah Jahan Khan, stunned onlookers at College Park courtroom yesterday. Sat Apr 8 2000 10:10:43  GREYDON PAGGETT, murdered 2 year-old Katherine Dillard, held on $200,000 cash bond SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota Friends grieve over little boy’s death --(MSNBC)--The air is heavy with emotion at the usually upbeat restaurant where little Greydon Paggett’s mother works Police: Baby sitter killed boy, hosted party (Argus Leader)The baby sitter of 2-year-old Greydon Paggett killed the boy Wednesday night and dumped his body in the Big Sioux River, then returned home and had a party with several friends, according to police. Sat Apr 8 2000 08:56:02  Kenneth DeLuca - Teacher had virtually free rein to abuse his female students, aged 10 to 18, at four different schools TORONTO, CANADA Sex fiend 'tip of iceberg' (Canada-Toronto Sun ) A teacher who sexually preyed on his young students for over 20 years was "just the tip of the iceberg," says a judicial review into sexual misconduct in Ontario schools. JAMES LEONARD JOHNSON - Shot to death Jeffrey Daniel Bornhoeft - Murdered x-wife's new husband LEBANON, OH Murder suspect ends standoff (Cincinnati (OH) Enquirer ) Jeffrey Daniel Bornhoeft had a history of threatening his ex-wife with a gun, police said. On Friday morning, police say, he turned a long-barrelled revolver on her new husband and shot him dead. STEPHANIE MASON - remarrying husband today Thomas Mason II - Arrested after trying to hire undercover cop to kill his wife DENVER, CO Murder-for-hire case to add wedding bells (Rocky Mountain News (CO) ) Cops say ex-husband wanted her dead, but she'll marry him again NEW YORK, NY Cops put face on sicko stalking Queens moms (New York Post ) Police released a sketch yesterday of the scar-faced attacker who has been terrorizing mothers in Queens by pointing a gun at their tots' heads while demanding money and jewelry. PHOENIX, AZ Mom gets 7 years; put girl, 11, behind wheel (The Arizona Republic ) The mother, who told court officials she started drinking when she was 12, made a tearful plea for leniency, saying a light sentence should be imposed so she can spend time with her daughter, now 12, during the girl's teen years. Sat Apr 8 2000 08:54:34  Brandy Shelley and Tom Oleksiak - Charged with two felony counts each of neglect of a dependent FRANKLIN, IN Mother and boyfriend kept children in cages, police say (Indianapolis (IN) Newspapers ) 2-year-old boy is found with a broken ankle; girl, 3, had hair infested with lice. Sat Apr 8 2000 08:51:09  HOUSTON, TX More road-anger crime proves it's the age of rage, experts say (Houston (TX) Chronicle ) Testosterone-charged traffic Tarzans swinging from lane to lane; roaring 18-wheelers, elephantine RVs, pesky little Jaguars all looking to further themselves at the expense of others; slow cars in the fast lane, fast cars in the slow; construction, reconstruction and garbage in the roadway; and above it all, the endless honking of a soccer mom at wit's end. Sat Apr 8 2000 08:49:58  DALLAS GREEN and RYAN STOFFER - Murdered Michael Dean Scott - On trial for murder CANTON, OH Jury must weigh crime, an abusive childhood (Akron (OH) Beacon Journal ) The prosecutor showed jurors a stack of fat binders and photos documenting the convicted killer's abusive childhood. Sat Apr 8 2000 08:45:56 LAPD Corruption Probe LOS ANGELES, CA Key witness in murder case says LAPD officers pressured him to lie (ABC News-National-Wire ) The key witness against a man accused of murder says he falsely implicated the suspect under pressure from officers in the city's scandal-plagued Rampart division, the Los Angeles Times reported Fri Apr 7 2000 23:32:50  BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. Actress pleads innocent to misdemeanor leaving the scene of an accident -- (Postnet) Through her lawyer, actress Halle Berry pleaded innocent Friday to a misdemeanor charge of leaving the scene of an accident. |
