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Mon June 17 2002 09:15:14  The BLAGG case Grand Junction, Colorado Search resumes for missing Abby Blagg -- (GJ Sentinel) Investigators with the Mesa County Sheriff's Department today will likely top the 3,000-ton mark as they renew their search for 6-year-old Abby Blagg. Sat June 15 2002 15:13:20  Carmi, Illinois 'Foster Family of Year' charged with abuse -- (CNN) Two parents recently honored as the state's Foster Family of the Year have each been charged with felony child abuse. Sat June 15 2002 10:03:44  The BLAGG case Grand Junction, Colorado Blagg brought back to Colorado -- (Denver Post) Investigators from the Mesa County Sheriff's Office flew to Perry, Ga., on Friday to bring Blagg back to Grand Junction. Friends in S.C. remember Blaggs as loving couple -- (Rocky Mountain News) Weighing faith against facts. Backhoe operator says job tough but necessary -- (GJ Sentinel) Mike Doyhenard has the first look at each bucketload of trash he dredges up from the bowels of the Mesa County Landfill in the search for the body of a 6-year-old girl. Service for mother planned -- (GJ Sentinel) Friends and church leaders are organizing a memorial service this month for Jennifer Blagg. Arraignment hearing for murder suspect set for Monday -- (GJ Sentinel) Investigators found Jennifer's body at the Mesa County Landfill on June 4. She had been shot in the head. Sat June 15 2002 00:26:25  Bloomington, Indiana Officials confirm toddler's death: Man charged in abduction -- (Hoosier Times) Searchers on Friday recovered the body of a 2-year-old boy believed to have been thrown off a southern Indiana bridge by his uncle. Sat June 15 2002 00:01:53  The ELIZABETH SMART case Salt Lake City, Utah Car theft, kidnapping seperate -- (abc NEWS) The investigation into the disappearance of 14-year-old Elizabeth Smart bounced between Texas and New Mexico before authorities determined they were chasing a false lead. Fri June 14 2002 17:43:27  Medford, Oregon Ax-murderer wife sent to jail for 10 years -- (KATU) Dawn Roble-Baker, who has been free on bail while caring for her 12-year-old son, pleaded guilty to manslaughter while still claiming she killed her husband in self-defense. Fri June 14 2002 16:59:07  The YATES case Houston, Texas Husband absolved in kids' drownings -- (Newsday) Russell Yates bears no criminal responsibility for the drowning deaths of his five children at the hands of his wife, the district attorney said Friday. Fri June 14 2002 14:40:55  Beverly Hills, California Actress Winona Ryder arraigned on theft charges -- (abc NEWS) Actress Winona Ryder was formally arraigned in court on Friday on charges of shoplifting thousands of dollars worth of designer clothes and accessories from a posh Beverly Hills store. Fri June 14 2002 14:20:03  The ELIZABETH SMART case Salt Lake City, Utah Man tracked in girl's disappearance -- (Newsday) A man sought for questioning in the apparent abduction of a 14-year-old Elizabeth Smart may have been spotted in Texas early Friday, authorities there said. Fri June 14 2002 11:37:46  New York Teacher goes berserk -- (NY Daily News) A substitute teacher picked up a broom and went berserk in a first-grade Washington Heights classroom yesterday — whacking children in a wild melee that sent 20 kids to the hospital bloody and bruised, cops said. Fri June 14 2002 11:27:56  The RILYA WILSON case Miami, Florida Caretaker of missing Florida girl embezzled thousands, records show -- (Nando Times) Just because she has a criminal history doesn't mean she's trying to pull the wool over our eyes now," Miami-Dade County police Detective Ed Munn said Wednesday. "But that's something we have to strongly consider." 2 posing as social workers tried to take Miami girl, 4 -- (Sun-Sentinel) Moss said it was not clear whether the two latest cases of people posing as social workers were copycat crimes, particularly because it is not yet clear what happened in the Rilya Wilson case. Credibility of Rilya's caretaker called into question again -- (Sun-Sentinel) Geralyn Graham, the woman who last cared for missing 5-year-old Rilya Wilson, has twice sued her own daughters for child support to help pay for five grandchildren who lived with her, court records show. Fri June 14 2002 11:09:05  The ATTLEBORO CULT case Taunton, Massachusetts Murder verdict in infant starvation -- (abc NEWS) A leader of a religious sect who said he believed he was fulfilling God's prophesy and expected a miracle as he watched his infant son starve to death was convicted Friday of first-degree murder. Fri June 14 2002 10:54:19  The BLAGG case Grand Junction, Colorado Motion filed to unseal Blagg court records -- (GJ Sentinel) Attorneys for The Daily Sentinel filed a motion in Mesa County District Court on Wednesday to unseal records related to the arrest of accused murderer Michael Blagg and the autopsy report on his wife. Harmon: No trash talking the sheriff unless you're ready to get into the pit -- (GJ Sentinel) The investigators aren't so much digging a pit as conducting an exhumation. The hole they are digging is a grave that already has surrendered the body of Jennifer Blagg. Thur June 13 2002 18:05:32  Seattle, Washington Ridgway request may be mandatory - Additional $1.9 million for defense looks likely -- (EJ Online) "The Constitution requires that you provide a Ford or a Chevy to a defendant," Satterberg said after yesterday's committee meeting. "This is not just a Porsche, it's an entire Porsche dealership." Thur June 13 2002 17:49:31  Birmingham, Alabama Man's buttocks nearly cut off -- (Newsday) A woman enraged at her boyfriend attacked him with a utility knife and cut off nearly all of his buttocks, leaving him near death on a dark, rural road, a prosecutor said Thursday. Thur June 13 2002 17:29:56  Arizona Canadian pleads guilty to killing Arizona woman, setting body on fire -- (The Arizona Republic) A Canadian man pleaded guilty Wednesday to killing a 68-year-old Surprise widow and setting her body on fire in a case that drew protest from death-penalty foes internationally. Life without parole -- (Saskatoon Star-Phoenix) He admitted in Maricopa County Superior Court that he beat, bound and gagged Doyle, crushed her to death under the wheels of her motorhome and then set her body on fire. Thur June 13 2002 13:48:45  Beaumont, Texas One dead after elderly man opens fire at Texas law firm -- (Nando Times) An 80-year-old man opened fire at a prominent law firm Thursday, killing one person before being subdued, authorities said. Thur June 13 2002 11:11:12  The JAHI TURNER case San Diego, California Man looking for Jahi will visit boy's hometown -- (SD Union-Tribune) Malcolm Lambert, a 70-year-old retired social researcher, today begins a cross-country bus trip to help spread the word about the San Diego toddler who was reported missing from a Balboa Park playground on April 25. Retiree hopes to revive search for Jahi -- (NBC7) A retired social researcher wants to keep the search for two-year-old Jahi Turner alive. Thur June 13 2002 11:03:52  The ELIZABETH SMART case Salt Lake City, Utah Police eye relatives in probe -- (Salt Lake Tribune) Evidence from within Elizabeth Smart's Salt Lake City home has led investigators to theorize the girl may have been abducted by a member of her extended family who staged it to look like the work of an outsider. Officials to peruse TV tapes in Smart case -- (Salt Lake Tribune) Authorities investigating the kidnapping of Elizabeth Smart are scrutinizing television news videos, hoping to spot anything or anyone suspicious. Kidnap probe focuses on family -- (MSNBC) Window screen in home apparently cut from inside. Thur June 13 2002 10:53:11  The DANIELLE VAN DAM case San Diego, California On tape, Westerfield describes meandering trip -- (SD Union-Tribune) In describing his meandering weekend trip to a police investigator, murder defendant David Westerfield made at least one reference to being accompanied by another person. Westerfield interview heard, neighbour says blinds shut -- (SanDiegoChannel) Westerfield described "this little place we were at" during a taped interview with police that was played for jurors Wednesday in his trial. Jury hears Westerfield's polygraph interview -- (NBC7) Westerfield has told investigators that he was alone, looking for places to camp with his adult son. Wed June 12 2002 18:50:49  The MARTHA MOXLEY case Stamford, Connecticut Attorney for Michael Skakel files motion seeking new trial -- (Fox News) In a bid for a new trial, Michael Skakel's attorney argued Wednesday that jurors who convicted Skakel were improperly inflamed by gruesome photos of the victim paired with Skakel's comments in an interview. Wed June 12 2002 18:42:24  The BAKLEY-BLAKE case Los Angeles, California LA police let writer in on Blake probe, lawyer says -- (abc NEWS) Los Angeles police allowed a freelance writer to participate in parts of their murder investigation of actor Robert Blake, pushing for a celebrity conviction and possibly ignoring other evidence, his lawyer said on Wednesday. Wed June 12 2002 16:00:31  The CHANDRA LEVY case Washington, D.C. Police find more of Levy's bones -- (Fox News) A grand jury investigating Chandra Levy's homicide and whether Rep. Gary Condit obstructed justice in the case has heard from the congressman's top aide. Wed June 12 2002 14:21:25  The DANIELLE VAN DAM case San Diego, California Uncoiled hose aroused suspicion, police testify -- (SD Union-Tribune) Outside David Westerfield's impeccably landscaped house, police searching for Danielle van Dam noticed a garden hose stretched across the grass, and it made them suspicious, according to testimony yesterday. Defendant's ex-brother-in-law on his side -- (SD Union-Tribune) Of all the spectators who have crammed into a San Diego courtroom to watch the David Westerfield trial, apparently only one person is there on Westerfield's behalf. Wed June 12 2002 14:06:19  The ELIZABETH SMART case Salt Lake City, Utah Cops seek man for questioning in case of kidnapped girl -- (Fox News) Police want to question a man named Bret Michael Edmunds who they say may have information about last week's gunpoint abduction of 14-year-old Elizabeth Smart. Wed June 12 2002 14:01:55  The BLAGG case Grand Junction, Colorado Sheriff mum about Blagg's return -- (Denver Post) Authorities plan to keep the how and when of Michael Blagg's return to Colorado tightly under wraps. Media seeks Blagg autopsy report -- (GJ Sentinel) The Daily Sentinel today was to ask a Mesa County District Court to make public the contents of the autopsy report on Jennifer Blagg. Tues June 11 2002 22:10:01  Sydney, Australia Brother hopes arrest will settle case -- (The Age) Peter Falconio's brother is hopeful the arrest of a NSW murder suspect could solve the mystery of the British backpacker's disappearance. Tues June 11 2002 21:02:16  The YOSEMITE MURDERS case San Jose, California Stayner judge's sister among those excused -- (Modesto Bee) The task of picking a jury to hear Cary Anthony Stayner's murder trial got under way Monday, with a Santa Clara County judge excusing more than half of the potential jurors called. Tues June 11 2002 20:13:04  The ALEXIS-FERNANDO MARTINEZ case Hayward, California Neighbor charged with murder of boy -- (SF Chronicle) A Hayward man was charged with murder today in the strangulation death of his 6-year-old neighbor as his ex-girlfriend said he had drug and alcohol problems and was quick to get into fights when drunk. Tues June 11 2002 19:41:20  Hanoi, Vietnam Man kills parents with rat poison meal -- (Reuters) Ngo Hoang Thao, 45, cooked up the rat poison with pork and tomatoes and served it up to his parents in December after a series of conflicts with them, the official said. Tues June 11 2002 19:30:37  The DANIELLE VAN DAM case San Diego, California KGTV reporter takes stand -- (KGTV) KGTV reporter Mark Matthews took the stand Tuesday at the David Westerfield trial regarding an interview he had with the accused killer. Day 5: Police detective testifies -- (KFMB) Day five of David Westerfield's murder trial takes us inside the suspected killer's home and motorhome, the possible scene of the crime. Westerfield described as 'nervous,' 'overly cooperative' with police -- (SD Union-Tribune) Westerfield was "sweating profusely" though he was standing in the shade with detectives on a 50 to 55-degree day and he was "overly cooperative" while they searched his house and motorhome, San Diego police Detective Johnny Keene said. Tues June 11 2002 19:19:22  VANCOUVER'S MISSING WOMEN Port Coquitlam, British Columbia, Canada Pickton appears in court -- (CP) Accused serial killer Robert Pickton has made what may be his last court appearance before a preliminary hearing starts Nov. 4. Tues June 11 2002 19:14:11  St. Louis, Missouri St. Louis suspect found dead in jail -- (Newsday) A man charged with abducting, torturing and strangling two prostitutes hanged himself in jail while under suicide watch, possibly taking to the grave secrets about unsolved slayings of other women. Tues June 11 2002 15:56:03  The ASHLEY POND and MIRANDA GADDIS case Oregon City, oregon Missing girls: Billboards go up around state -- (KOIN) Billboards highlighting two missing Oregon City girls are going up all over Oregon. Tues June 11 2002 11:31:27  The ELIZABETH SMART case Salt Lake City, Utah Cops search for clues in kidnapped girl's home -- (Fox News) Forensic investigators spent several hours in Elizabeth Smart's home early Tuesday morning, searching for clues to the girl's apparent kidnapping at gunpoint a week ago. Tues June 11 2002 11:28:00  The ALEXIS PATTERSON case Milwaukee, Wisconsin Search team on missing girl relocates -- (JS Online) Police shut down mobile unit in park near Alexis' home in favor of station. Tues June 11 2002 11:17:34  The DANIELLE VAN DAM case San Diego, California 'Creepy' encounter with defendant recalled -- (SD Union-Tribune) A friend of Danielle van Dam's parents described David Westerfield as "creepy" yesterday and also testified that she neglected to lock a side door of the van Dams' garage the night the 7-year-old vanished. Friends of the van Dams take the stand -- (KFMB) On Monday, two friends of the Van Dams' testified about the night seven-year-old Danielle disappeared. Van Dam friend describes Westerfield as 'creepy' -- (NC Times) "He was very quiet and weird," Denise Kemal, one of two women who went out drinking with Brenda van Dam, testified. Tues June 11 2002 10:58:18  The CHRISTA WORTHINGTON case Barnstable, Massachusetts Worthingon custody hearing postponed today -- (Cape Cod Times) Two families who want custody of the daughter of slain Christa Worthington didn't face off in court this afternoon. Tues June 11 2002 10:32:00  The BLAGG case Grand Junction, California Blagg OK's return to Colorado -- (Denver Post) He'll face murder charges in wife's death. Blagg surrenders to Ga. extradition -- (GJ Sentinel) Blagg waived extradition during a brief hearing Monday afternoon before Houston County Superior Court Judge L.A. McConnell at the Houston County Courthouse in Perry, Ga. Mon June 10 2002 18:46:37  The MELISSA BITTLER case Portland, Oregon Suspect pleads innocent to Bittler murder -- (KATU) The man accused of killing a 14-year-old Portland girl and of raping four other teen-aged girls pleaded innocent today to the charges. Mon June 10 2002 16:47:05  The ELIZABETH SMART case Salt Lake City, Utah Missing Utah girl's father takes polygraph -- (Nando Times) Police won't say why they asked Edward Smart to take the polygraph, but Detective Jay Rhodes said "it's not uncommon" for police to administer such tests to parents of missing children. Mon June 10 2002 10:32:56  The BLAGG case Grand Junction, Colorado DA has to wrestle with decision on capital case -- (GJ Sentinel) If investigators discover the body of 6-year-old Abby Blagg it would be much easier for prosecutors to start death penalty proceedings against her father, said local defense attorney Stephen Laiche, who has sent two convicted killers to death. Mon June 10 2002 10:04:36 The ALEXIS FERNANDO MARTINEZ case Hayward, California Boy, 6, slain -- neighbor hunted: Police think Hayward suspect has fled Bay Area -- (SF Chronicle) The search ended at 7:30 a.m., when the dogs led officers to the apartment directly below that of the one where the boy lived with his mother, her boyfriend, and a baby brother. |
