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Wed Feb 28 2001 10:08:28  age enhanced photo Sabrina Aisenberg, - missing, would be 3 1/2 now Tampa, Florida The Loss of a Child, but Not Faith -- (Washington Post) last week the federal government, assailed by two judges, finally gave up its attempt to prove that it was they who had somehow engineered the disappearance of their infant daughter, Sabrina, three years ago. They have come, they say in their first extensive public interviews, to try to repair some of the devastation the charges wrought on their lives and good names, and to sit before the TV cameras and say how they feel about being suspects now in the clear. Wed Feb 28 2001 09:59:51  Alexandria, Virginia Forced Medication Is Sought in Shifflett Case -- (Washington Post) Gregory D. Murphy, who suffers from paranoid schizophrenia, should be forced to take medication to make him competent to stand trial in the slaying of 8-year-old Kevin Shifflett, Alexandria's chief prosecutor said in court papers filed yesterday. Wed Feb 28 2001 09:43:55  Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Philly Mardi Gras Turns Violent -- (Newsday) -- Police on horseback charged thousands of Mardi Gras revelers after the celebration turned violent early Wednesday. Another Mardi Gras turned violent across the country in Seattle and about 40 people were injured.  Tues Feb 27 2001 21:17:36 John E. Armstrong, 23 - alleged serial killer Detroit, Michigan Attorney: Ex-sailor coerced to confess to murder -- (ABC News) The first trial of a former sailor charged with killing six Detroit prostitutes and under investigation for 11 other possible slayings began Tuesday with his attorney saying police coerced his client to confess. Tues Feb 27 2001 19:07:31  New York Lil' Kim at center of shooting -- (E! Online) Police are blaming bad blood between hardcore hip-hopsters Lil' Kim and Capone-N-Noreaga for a Sunday shootout in Greenwich Village. Tues Feb 27 2001 18:52:12  Mark Warren, 36 - reported himself missing Houston, Texas Texas man fakes death at sea in child porn case -- (abc NEWS) A Texas man fleeing prison time for child pornography reported himself lost overboard in the Gulf of Mexico but was found by the U.S. Coast Guard at the helm of his sailboat, authorities said Tuesday. Tues Feb 27 2001 18:39:30  Hartford, Connecticut Convicted felon arrested for shooting man in the head -- (Boston.com) Jerry Sturgis, 21, was arrested at his home in Hartford on charges of assault, gun possession and unlawful discharge of a weapon, police said. He is accused of shooting John Jackson, 31, in the head on August 11, 2000 on a city sidewalk. Tues Feb 27 2001 18:34:29  Santa Barbara, California Attias Arraignment Postponed -- (Channel 2000) UCSB freshman David Attias made a brief appearance in a Santa Barbara courtroom Tuesday morning, but his arraignment was postponed until March 6. Attias was charged Monday with four counts of murder, four counts of gross vehicular manslaughter while intoxicated and five counts of driving while under the influence of drugs and causing great bodily injury. Father of Santa Barbara car attack suspect acknowledges 'unspeakable' grief -- (Sacbee) "I just want to say how devastated and heartbroken we are for everybody who's been affected by this -- this very horrible tragedy," television director Daniel Attias said . Freshman Is Charged With Murder in 4 Deaths Near UC Santa Barbara -- (LA Times) Tues Feb 27 2001 16:27:27  Columbus, Ohio Death Row Prisoners Stay Away From State-Sponsored DNA Testing -- (Fox) More than three months after the state offered to pay for DNA testing for eligible death row inmates, none of the 201 prisoners facing the death penalty has applied for the tests. Tues Feb 27 2001 16:18:11  Johnson County, Kansas Prosecutor: John Robinson Is Serial Killer -- (Yahoo) The Johnson County prosecutor referred to accused murderer John E. Robinson as a serial killer in court papers that were filed Monday. Robinson is charged with murdering six women, three in Missouri and three in Kansas. Tues Feb 27 2001 16:15:10  Charlotte, North Carolina Carruth co-defendant sentenced to almost 12 years -- (Yahoo/AP) The getaway driver in the ambush slaying of Rae Carruth's pregnant girlfriend was sentenced to up to 14 years and two months in prison Tuesday after pleading guilty to murder. Tues Feb 27 2001 16:10:14  Manchester, New Hampshire HIV-infected woman denies she stabbed lab technician with hypodermic needle -- (Bosotn.com) An HIV-infected woman accused of stabbing a lab technician with a hypodermic needle said Tuesday she plans to appeal her conviction. Tues Feb 27 2001 14:43:14  Boston, Massachusetts Third Suit Filed Against Fugitive -- (Newsday) The family of a man killed in what may have been a mistaken organized crime hit has filed a $14 million lawsuit against purported mob leader James ''Whitey'' Bulger, a fugitive on the FBI's Ten Most Wanted list. Prosecutors argue that Flemmi can get a fair trial -- (Boston.com) Stephen ''The Rifleman'' Flemmi can get a fair trial in Boston if jurors are questioned carefully to make sure they haven't been swayed by publicity about his alleged murders and treachery, federal prosecutors said Tuesday. Tues Feb 27 2001 12:45:54  Hollywood, Florida Hollywood police use Taser gun six times in 60 days -- (Sun Sentinel) At least one criminal suspect may owe his life to a new weapon used by Hollywood police officers. Tues Feb 27 2001 12:42:00  Clark County, Nevada Two high-profile prisoners charged in murder attempt -- (Las Vegas Sun) Donte Johnson, who was sentenced to death after his conviction in the August 1998 slayings of four Las Vegas men, and Reginald Johnson, who has pleaded guilty to five felony charges in connection with robberies at the Treasure Island hotel-casino, are alleged to have thrown 31-year-old Oscar Irias to the jail's floor about 10:30 p.m. Tues Feb 27 2001 12:40:35  Margaret Rudin - murder charge for husband's death Las Vegas, Nevada Rudin judge rejects 'outrageous' motion -- (LAs Vegas R-J) There was one final volley of pretrial fireworks in the Margaret Rudin case before participants commenced the laborious task of selecting a jury Monday. Tues Feb 27 2001 12:37:42  Tijuana, Mexico Baby's father sought in fatal shooting, abduction -- (Las Vegas R-J) Mexican authorities have identified Las Vegans Joanne Merino, 42, and Joanne Ferrer, 21, a mother and daughter, as victims of a Saturday night shooting in Tijuana, Mexico. And they say the prime suspect in the slayings and subsequent abduction of a 2-year-old baby is the baby's father. Tues Feb 27 2001 10:45:51  New Haven, Connecticut Police board fires officer who shot at car -- (Boston.com) The police commission Monday fired an officer who shot out two tires of a car at a sobriety checkpoint. The police union said it would appeal the ruling against Shafiq Abdus-Sabur, 34, who had been an officer for five years. Tues Feb 27 2001 10:31:33  Vancouver, British Columbia Child forced into sex trade -- (The Province) Shocked police are calling the case of an 11-year-old girl taken from Oregon and forced to sell her body on Vancouver streets the worst they have ever seen. Girl, 11, abducted, forced to become prostitute in B.C. -- (National Post) Three U.S. residents have been charged with abducting the girl at a Portland mall, plying her with LSD, speed and Ecstacy, and forcing her on to the street. Americans charged with abducting 11-year-old -- (Cnews) Charged are Jabari McCrory, 26, David Martin Walker, 25, and Mistenda Mae Carter, 24, all of Portland. They are charged with abduction of a minor under the age of 14, living off the avails of prostitution, sexual interference and assault. Tues Feb 27 2001 10:04:44  Fairfax County, Virginia Mother Tried to Poison Girls, Too, Police Say -- (Washington Post) A woman who allegedly beat and stabbed her three young daughters Saturday evening also tried to poison them, then tried to kill herself, Fairfax County police said yesterday. The three girls -- ages 22 months, 4 and 5 -- continued to improve yesterday. Tues Feb 27 2001 09:52:19  New York Man in NY Prison Accused of Fraud -- (Newsday) A man serving time for larceny has been charged with running a multimillion dollar securities scam from prison, prosecutors said. Ira Monas, 55, of Massapequa, N.Y., fooled his employees into thinking he was in Europe when he was actually behind bars. Tues Feb 27 2001 09:49:25  Vanderburgh County, Indiana Woman, two children found dead -- (Fox) Paul McManus is accused of shooting his wife, Melissa, and their two children, 8 year old Lyndsey and their 2 year old son, Shelby. All three victims were found in a bedroom of the duplex. The sheriff's department says according to a preliminary investigation, all three victims were shot once in the head. Family of three slain -- (Evansville Courier & Press) Estranged husband allegedly kills trio, leaps from Ohio River bridge Mon Feb 26 2001 21:09:37  Santa Barbara, California Director's Son Charged With Murder -- (AP) David Attias, an 18-year-old student at the University of California, Santa Barbara, was also charged with vehicular manslaughter while intoxicated and driving under the influence of drugs. His arraignment was scheduled for Tuesday. Killed in the crash were Nicholas Bourdakis and Christopher Divis, both 20 and UCSB students; Ruth Dasha Golda Levy, 20, a Santa Barbara City College student; and Elie Israel, 27. Mon Feb 26 2001 21:06:49  The Texas Seven Denver, Colorado Colorado to Return Texas Prison Escapees -- (Reuters) Colorado's highest court cleared the way on Monday for three escaped prisoners to be returned to Texas, ignoring pleas that poor defendants charged with capital crimes in Texas do not receive adequate legal representation. Mon Feb 26 2001 18:59:05  Fairfax County, Virginia Beatings Left Girls With Skull Fractures -- (Washington Post) Two of the three young girls who were found severely beaten in their Fairfax County home Saturday evening were recovering yesterday, but all three still faced life-threatening circumstances, their doctor said. Mon Feb 26 2001 18:57:17  New York Retired urologist and son arrested in $1.8 million rip-off -- (Boston.com) A retired Manhattan urologist and his son were arrested Monday on charges they defrauded investors of at least $1.8 million, authorities said in court papers. Mon Feb 26 2001 18:53:23  Gary Hanneman, 33 - arrested Reno, Nevada Reno daycare worker charged in sexual assault, molestations -- (Las Vegas Sun) A daycare worker charged with sexually assaulting a 3-year-old boy allegedly confessed to molesting eight additional toddlers and police investigators said Monday they fear there were more victims. Mon Feb 26 2001 18:50:50  Ronald Rudin, murdered Dec. 18, 1994 Las Vegas, Nevada Jury selection begins in bizarre murder case -- (Las Vegas Sun) Jury selection in the Margaret Rudin murder trial began this morning after two attempts to get it halted failed. Mon Feb 26 2001 16:24:53  Tokyo, Japan Lucie's father calls for justice -- (BBC) The father of murdered Briton Lucie Blackman has spoken of the importance to his family of seeing her killer brought to justice. Blackman family in Japan to grieve for murdered Lucie -- (AFP) Police in charge of the Blackman case have been questioning Tokyo property dealer Joji Obara, 48, who was arrested on October 12 for the March 1996 rape of a Canadian bar hostess. He has since been charged with five other counts of drugging and rape. Father of murdered Lucie arrives in Japan -- (Reuters) Mon Feb 26 2001 16:15:29  Sacramento, California Bounty hunter offers to pay a killer's fee -- (Postnet) Wesley Shermantine Jr., 35, who was convicted Feb. 14 of killing four people over 15 years, has told authorities he will reveal where two of the victims are buried if the money is given to his two sons. Mon Feb 26 2001 16:13:03  Eric Plunkett, 19 - victim Washington Accused Gallaudet killer ordered held without bail -- (Star Tribune) A freshman accused of murdering two fellow students at Gallaudet University was ordered held without bail today pending trial. Students and administrators packed the court room where the preliminary hearing was held for Joseph Mesa Jr., 20. Mon Feb 26 2001 14:09:28  James Parker, 16, and Robert Tulloch, 17 - accused of fatally stabbing Half and Susanne Zantop Montpelier, Vermont Judge denies access to records in Dartmouth murders -- (Star Tribune) A judge refused today to open records that might explain why authorities have accused two teen-agers of killing two Dartmouth College professors last month. Court proceedings in Dartmouth murders to start this week -- (Postnet) District Court Judge Patricia Zimmerman has promised a written opinion by Monday night on a motion by The Associated Press and other news organizations asking that sealed records in the case be made public. Vt. teens bought bus tickets to Amarillo, Texas -- (Boston Herald) Four days after two Dartmouth College professors were found stabbed to death in their home, the Vermont teens charged in the grisly slaying left their car at a bus station and bought one-way tickets to Amarillo, Texas. Mon Feb 26 2001 13:46:04  New York Club security guard testifies she never saw Combs with a gun -- (Boston.com) A Times Square nightclub security guard testified Monday that at no time did she see Sean ''Puffy'' Combs with a gun after she heard shots fired in the crowded club 14 months ago. Stories differ at Puffy's gun trial -- (Toronto Sun) In a trial with its share of stars -- "Puffy," "J. Lo" and Johnnie Cochran -- the verdict in Sean Combs' gun possession trial hangs on lesser lights. Full coverage from Court TV -- (Court TV) Mon Feb 26 2001 13:38:41  Fort Myers, Florida Man fatally shot after complaining about dogs -- (Postnet) Gregory Schreffler, 34, was walking in front of the store Sunday afternoon when Fredericka Howie wounded him in the upper body with a shotgun, police said. Schreffler later died at a hospital. Mon Feb 26 2001 12:40:43  London, England Dando murder trial begins -- (BBC) The man accused of killing the television presenter Jill Dando has appeared at the Old Bailey for the first day of his murder trial. Unemployed Barry George, 40, of Fulham, west London, denies murder and spoke only to confirm his name. Jill Dando: The investigation -- (BBC) Almost two years ago, television presenter Jill Dando was fatally shot on the doorstep of her London home. The incident took place in daytime on a residential street with plenty of people walking and driving through the area but no-one appears to have seen it happen. Mon Feb 26 2001 11:28:57  Diane Whipple, 33 - victim San Francisco, California Owner of killer dog discusses 'horrible nightmare' of San Francisco attack -- (Sacbee) A prison inmate whose dog killed a San Francisco woman last month calls the death a "horrible nightmare" but denies the canine was raised to attack, a newspaper reported Sunday. Mon Feb 26 2001 10:25:00  Los Angeles, California DNA database finally paying off with arrests -- (Sacbee) California law enforcement agencies are finally making arrests using a seven-year old statewide DNA database of violent criminals. Mon Feb 26 2001 10:22:32  Coral Springs, Florida Legislator wants families accused of pet abuse to be investigated for child abuse -- (Sun-Sentinel) If the cat has been kicked around or the dog has been left to starve, research suggests children in the same home also may be at risk of brutality. Mon Feb 26 2001 09:28:49  New York Bronx mom arrested for smothering baby -- (Boston.com) A Bronx mother is being charged with killing her seven-month-old son by smothering him, police said. Susan Mooney, 36, was arrested after police found her baby boy unconscious in his crib at his grandparent's home. Mon Feb 26 2001 09:26:22  Fredericksburg, Texas Man dies in shootout with deputies -- (Austin 360) A Gillespie County man was killed in a shootout that left a sheriff's deputy slightly injured with a bullet lodged in the front of his bulletproof vest. Mon Feb 26 2001 09:23:49  Neptune, New Jersey Man accused of fatally shooting stepdaughter -- (Fox) A man who initially reported that an armed intruder fatally shot his 18-year-old stepdaughter has been accused of killing her, police said. Authorities said they do not know what prompted the slaying. Estaban Cantero, 40, of Asbury Park was charged Sunday with murder. Mon Feb 26 2001 09:20:53  Elizabeth, New Jersey Police say man who claimed to be armed was actually holding Bible -- (Boston.com) Mark Venuti, 36, was shot at about 9:40 p.m. Saturday when police responded to a Canton Street apartment complex for a reported dispute between neighbors. Mon Feb 26 2001 09:20:05  Waterbury, Connecticut Case heading to jury -- (Boston.com) Testimony has been completed and closing arguments have been made in the double murder case of Adrian Peeler. Peeler is charged with killing 8-year-old Leroy ''B.J.'' Brown and the boy's mother, Karen Clarke. Mon Feb 26 2001 09:19:32  New York Shootout involving rappers' entourages, one wounded -- (Boston.com) Bullets flew outside a radio station in Greenwich Village just after rapper Lil' Kim left the building, seriously wounding one man. |
