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Mon May 6 2002 06:22:31  Birmingham, Alabama Ex-Klansman heads to trial for murder -- (abc NEWS) The murder trial of a former Ku Klux Klansman could be the final chapter in one of the worst cases of violence against the civil rights movement the 1963 church bombing that killed four black girls. Sun May 5 2002 21:00:53  The JAHI TURNER case San Diego, California Laura Recovery Center 'pulls back' Jahi search efforts -- (KFMB) The Texas-based Laura Recovery Center has left the Jahi Search Center, although officials said that the foundation will continue to provide counseling and support to the family. Sun May 5 2002 19:16:52  The LeTOURNEAU case Kent, Washington Judge to decide whether Letourneau testifies in person -- (Oregonian) Attorneys for Vili Fualaau and the Des Moines police department want convicted child rapist Mary Kay Letourneau to testify in person in the civil trial against the police department and the Highline School District. Sun May 5 2002 17:06:40  Montreal, Quebec, Canada Victim's sister gets justice as biker boss Boucher convicted of murder -- (The Recorder) It took five years, but Danielle Lavigne finally got justice for her sister Sunday when Hells Angels leader Maurice (Mom) Boucher was convicted of killing prison guard Diane Lavigne and her colleague. Sun May 5 2002 13:11:26  The MARTHA MOXLEY case Stamford, Connecticut The Moxley case: From murder to trial, a 26-year history -- (The Greenwich Time) The trial of Michael Skakel in the 1975 murder of Greenwich teenager Martha Moxley is to begin Tuesday. This history of her murder and the subsequent investigation is compiled from police reports and previously published newspaper accounts. Sun May 5 2002 10:33:30  The BAKLEY-BLAKE case Los Angeles, California Bonnie Blakely found dead on year ago today -- (KABC) It was one year ago today that Robert Blake's wife Bonny Bakley was found shot to death outside a Studio City restaurant. Blake and his bodyguard, Earle Caldwell, were arrested in connection with the murder April 18. Baretta turned down TV role of Dapper Don -- (NY Post) Robert Blake once passed on playing America's most famous mob boss. Now he's living out an true-to-life tale of murder and hit men. Sun May 5 2002 10:27:01  The JAHI TURNER case San Diego, California Father joins search for missing toddler -- (KFMB) The father of missing 2-year-old Jahi Turner has flown from Maryland to San Diego to help searchers find his son. Missing boy's stepfather faints at candlelight vigil -- (SD Union-Tribune) A short candlelight prayer service for missing 2-year-old Jahi Turner ended in chaos last night when the boy's stepfather collapsed as he and extended-family members left the Balboa Park playground where the child was reported missing. Sat May 4 2002 17:41:48  Bakersfield, California Police: Serial killer loose in Bakersfield -- (KERO-23) A serial killer in Bakersfield has murdered five women since 1998, according to Bakersfield police and the FBI. Sat May 4 2002 14:51:15  Buffalo, New York Weird fate brought killer to justice -- (Buffalo.com) On her dinner break from her Children's Hospital job on May 20, Ann McCabe was going to grab a quick ice cream on Elmwood Avenue before visiting her critically injured father, who had been severely beaten in a robbery nine days earlier. Sat May 4 2002 13:06:46  The CHRISTA WORTHINTON case Truro, Massachusetts A tale of two P-towns -- (Boston.com) According to the book, Jackett participated in a bungled 1985 Columbia-to-Cape drug run, the notorious "Divina Criador" affair, and cooperated with state investigators rather than face prison time. Sat May 4 2002 12:48:52  The RILYA WILSON case Miami, Florida Rilya's guardian shows troubled history -- (Miami Herald) Records reveal prison, lawsuits, health warning. Sat May 4 2002 11:40:23  The DANIELLE VAN DAM case San Diego, California Court orders some documents in Westerfield case unsealed -- (NC Times) An appeals court found Friday that some of the court documents outlining why police targeted David Westerfield in the days after his 7-year-old neighbor Danielle van Dam disappeared should be unsealed. Sat May 4 2002 09:29:00  The RANDAL DOOLEY case Toronto, Ontario, Canada Child killers get life -- (The Sun) The cruel, sadistic stepmother who murdered "poor, pitiful" Randal Dooley was sentenced yesterday to life imprisonment with no chance of parole for 18 years. Mr. Justice Eugene Ewaschuk also sentenced Randal's "callous, coward" father to life imprisonment with no chance of parole for 13 years for his lesser role in the "heinous, horrific" murder of seven-year-old Randal in September 1998. Sat May 4 2002 09:01:29  Melbourne, Australia Murders stir Melbourne's cafe chatter -- (The NZ Herald) For almost a month no one knew what had happened to a millionaire society couple who disappeared after enjoying a quiet family meal. The city was abuzz with gossip and speculation. Then early this week Margaret Wales-King and her second husband, Paul King, were found, their bodies decomposing in a hastily dug shallow grave in the bush. Sat May 4 2002 08:49:15  Bakersville, North Carolina Jail fire kills 8 N. Carolina inmates -- (MSNBC) Eight inmates died when they were trapped inside a North Carolina county jail by a fire, authorities said. Sat May 4 2002 08:41:15  The ASHLEY POND-MIRANDA GADDIS case Oregon City, Oregon Little progress in search for missing girls -- (KGW) Teams of FBI agents continue to search for clues to the disappearances of two Oregon City girls, fighting time and a drop in public interest. Sat May 4 2002 08:30:58  The JAHI TURNER case San Diego, California Miramar landfill hunt sees 4th day -- (SD Union-Tribune) In the four days of searching through tons of trash at the Miramar landfill, detectives and volunteers on a quest for information about a missing toddler have uncovered, among other things, enough cash for a nice dinner and an envelope from David Westerfield's attorney. But they haven't found what they're looking for. North County residents join search -- (NC Times) Some North County residents are doing what they can to help find 2-year-old Jahi Turner of South Park in San Diego. Van Dams to hold off in Jahi search -- (SD Union_Tribune) Couple will refrain unless parents ask. Fri May 3 2002 23:41:39  Quincy, Massachusetts Prosecution says Romano worked hard to hide killing -- (The Boston Herald) Joseph D. Romano Jr. was so determined to stay in the home he shared with his wife that he beat her to death and cut her up with a power saw, prosecutors said at the start of the first murder case being tried in Massachusetts without a body. Fri May 3 2002 23:26:09  The AMANDA DOWLER case Surrey, England £100,000 reward 'to find Milly' -- (BBC) Amanda, known as Milly, vanished six weeks ago on her journey from school to her home in Walton-on-Thames, Surrey. Fri May 3 2002 21:15:28  Chicago, Illinois Police say ex-con killed girlfriend over abortion cost -- (Chicago Sun-Times) The manager of a McDonald's restaurant on the South Side killed a teenage girl carrying his child because he did not want to pay for an abortion, police said Wednesday. Fri May 3 2002 18:32:14  The RILYA WILSON case Miami, Florida Kansas City investigators say good chance Precious Doe is Rilya -- (Florida Times-Union) Wilson has told reporters that her daughter had a half-moon-shaped birthmark on her left shoulder. Kansas City police have said the body of Precious Doe also had a birthmark on the left shoulder. Fri May 3 2002 18:18:06 Florida Florida woman charged in death of man forced to eat snuff -- (Ananova) A woman accused of making a mentally ill man in her care eat nearly two tins of snuff and later died of nicotne poisoning has been charged with murder. Fri May 3 2002 15:47:29  Tazewell, Tennessee Woman gets prison for suspected murder -- (Newsday) A woman who received probation six years ago for the death of a newborn and is now suspected in the death of a second baby was sentenced Friday to four years in prison. Fri May 3 2002 15:04:36  The BAKLEY-BLAKE case Los Angeles, California Bakley accuser sells her story -- (abc NEWS) A woman who says Bonny Lee Bakley stole her identity has sold her story for a book and TV movie on the slain wife of actor Robert Blake. Fri May 3 2002 12:17:52 VANCOUVER'S MISSING WOMEN Port Coquitlam, British Columbia, Canada Accused serial killer returns to B.C. court for routine appearance -- (National Post) The lawyer for an accused serial killer told a provincial court judge Thursday he has already received thousands of pages of material from the Crown on the case but now wants to see a list of witnesses. Fri May 3 2002 11:45:27  Brooklyn, New York Con man fleeced car-buyers 17 times, NYPD cops say -- (Fox News) The ads offered a real steal: a late-model Lincoln Town Car, perfect for use as a private cab, at a rock-bottom price. Fri May 3 2002 11:15:40  The JAHI TURNER case San Diego, California Police believe stepfather lied about missing tot -- (NBC7) Stepfather's story riddled with inconsistancies, sources say. Stories conflict in search -- (The Frederick Post) As the search for Jahi Turner continues into the ninth day since the 2-year-old disappeared, conflicting stories are dominating the discussion of where and how he disappeared. Local military joins in search for Jahi -- (KFMB) Police investigators and U.S. Marines searched non-stop through the night at the Miramar landfill for any clue that might help them find the toddler. Fri May 3 2002 10:15:54  The RILYA WILSON case Miami, Florida Investigators treating missing girl case as possible homicide -- (Fox News) The disappearance of a 5-year-old girl that allegedly went unnoticed for 15 months is now being treated as a possible homicide rather than a missing persons case, a prosecutor said. Fri May 3 2002 10:12:41  Toledo, Ohio Boy says he was put in freezer -- (Newsday) A fifth-grader said two cafeteria workers put him in a freezer for 10 to 15 minutes as a punishment for throwing food. Fri May 3 2002 01:11:00  VANCOUVER'S MISSING WOMEN Port Coquitlam, British Columbia, Canada Stars to sing of fury over missing women -- (Vancouver Sun) Canadian music stars Nellie Furtado and Sarah McLachlan have been asked to join other big names in a major fundraising music and video tribute to the missing women of the Downtown Eastside, launched by local musician Wyckham Porteous. Thur May 2 2002 18:41:31  The JAHI TURNER case San Diego, California Tieray Jones fails polygraph test -- (KFMB) Authorities believe Turner may not have been abducted from a Balboa Park playground as Tieray Jones reported. Thur May 2 2002 17:39:23  The DANIELLE van DAM case San Diego, California Defense wants jury sequestered; motions remain sealed -- (SD Union-Tribune) Lawyers for David Westerfield want to sequester the jury in his upcoming murder trial, a process that involves keeping jurors separated from the public day and night, a judge revealed today. Westerfield pre-trial motions to remain sealed -- (SignOnSanDiego) Pretrial motions dealing with David Westerfield's statements to police and "lifestyle" issues involving Danielle van Dam's parents will remain sealed until further notice, a judge has ruled. Thur May 2 2002 17:20:55 The RILYA WILSON case San Diego, California Mother: Girl's caregiver not related -- (Newsday) The mother of a girl who has allegedly been missing unnoticed for 15 months said Thursday that the woman who was caring for her child is not really the girl's grandmother. Thur May 2 2002 12:53:18  The "ZOO MAN" case Knoxville, Tennessee Mind games -- (abc NEWS) A murder mystery with a multiple-personality defense. Thur May 2 2002 12:07:57  Anthony, Florida 7-year-old Florida boy charged with felony -- (Fox News) A 7-year-old boy has been charged with aggravated battery, a felony, for allegedly stabbing four elementary school classmates with a pencil after he was asked to share his crayons. Thur May 2 2002 08:52:33  San Bernadino, California Student-teacher link? -- (abc NEWS) Police are searching for a high school science teacher and a 15-year-old student who disappeared after authorities began investigating their relationship. Thur May 2 2002 08:30:20  The JAHI TURNER case San Diego, California Missing toddler wasn't at park, police conclude -- (SD Union-Tribune) San Diego police have concluded that 2-year-old Jahi Turner and his stepfather did not visit a Balboa Park playground the day the stepfather reported the child missing. Jahi has had a lot of bounces in life, say neighbors, kin -- (SD Union-Tribune) In many ways, Jahi's life has had as many bounces as that ball in his grandmother's yard. Wed May 1 2002 22:00:53  San Diego, California Bonnie Bakley's brother arrested near Balboa Park -- (NBC) The brother of Bonnie Lee Bakley, the slain wife of actor Robert Blake, was arrested in San Diego on a fugitive warrant from Florida. Bakley's brother arrested in San Diego on Broward warrant -- (Florida Times-Union) Joseph E. Bakley, 36, was arrested by members of a fugitive task force as he came to pick up his mail at the Interfaith Mission near Balboa Park in central San Diego. Wed May 1 2002 20:02:54  Battle Ground, Washington Harding DUI hearing pushed back until June 27 -- (KATU) Tonya Harding won't have to face a hearing about whether she violated her parole until June 27. Her parole hearing in Camas-Washougal court was originally scheduled for tomorrow. Wed May 1 2002 19:59:10  Los Angeles, California Cold case funds OK'd -- (Press Telegram) Los Angeles County Supervisors approved Tuesday spending $500,000 to $1.5 million to hire 12 retired sheriff's investigators to work on some of the county's 3,000 unsolved homicide cases. Wed May 1 2002 19:48:39  Montreal, Quebec, Canada Hung jury possible in Boucher case -- (C-News) Another day of jury deliberations, another day with no verdict in the double murder trial of Hells Angels leader Maurice (Mom) Boucher. Wed May 1 2002 17:42:33  The BAKLEY-BLAKE case Los Angeles, California Actor Blake denied bail -- (abc NEWS) Blake said he wants to be able help his lawyer prepare his defense, and he said he is so severely dyslexic that he cannot read any of the legal documents but would have to have them read to him. Wed May 1 2002 17:08:50 The JAHI TURNER case San Diego, California Police say composite woman is not the woman they spoke with -- (KFMB) Also, Wednesday afternoon, police released a statement saying that the woman they spoke with on Tuesday, who was allegedly the woman Jahi's stepfather, Tieray Jones saw at the park, is not the right person. Wed May 1 2002 16:40:26  The RILYA WILSON case Miami, Florida Prints don'tmatch missing Florida girl -- (abc NEWS) Authorities said Wednesday that a handprint from a slain girl found in Missouri does not match that of a 5-year-old girl who disappeared from the Florida welfare system more than a year ago. Wed May 1 2002 14:42:33  The BAKLEY-BLAKE case Los Angeles, California Prosecutors file court papers in opposition to Robert Blake being granted bail -- (abc7) Robert Blake's lawyer is expected to ask a judge today to set bail at $1 million for the actor, who has been jailed without bail since his April 18 arrest for his wife's shooting death. |
