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Tues July 16 2002 17:43:16  Philadelphia, Pennsylvania NBA's Iverson released after arraignment -- (Fox News) With a crush of reporters, fans and gawkers outside, NBA star Allen Iverson surrendered to police Tuesday to face charges he stormed into his cousin's apartment with a gun while looking for his wife. Tues July 16 2002 11:02:07  The YOSEMITE PARK murder trial San Jose, California Jurors warned of 'horrific' evidence in opening of trial -- (Nando Times) Jurors in the case of a motel handyman accused of killing four women were warned that they could be forever haunted by what they hear during the trial. Tues July 16 2002 10:03:30  Toronto, Ontario, Canada Orthodox Jew stabbed to death by skinhead -- (Fox News) Police say no evidence so far indicates a Jewish man was murdered because of his religion, but the community that buried him Monday believes David Rosenzweig was the victim of a hate crime. Tues July 16 2002 09:54:13  The SAMANTHA RUNNION case Stanton, California Police serarch for kidnapper in California -- (abc NEWS) Police on Tuesday searched for a man who kidnapped a 5-year-old girl while she played with a friend, gaining the youngsters' confidence by saying he needed help finding his dog. Mon July 15 2002 23:06:25 The LORI BERENSON case Lima, Peru Case may advance to international court -- (Nando Times) The Inter-American Commission on Human Rights will "soon" decide whether to send the case of Lori Berenson, an American imprisoned for collaborating with rebels, to an international court, an official said Monday. Mon July 15 2002 12:06:00  The ELIZABETH SMART case Salt Lake City, Utah Smart handyman hearing delayed -- (abc NEWS) A handyman accused of robbing the home of Elizabeth Smart and breaking into another home in the 14-year-old missing girl's neighborhood as people slept has had his initial court appearance delayed until the end of the month. Sun July 14 2002 14:25:55  Whittier, California Family stabbed to death in home -- (CNN) Four family members, including an 8-year-old girl and a 70-year-old woman, were found stabbed to death in a home outside the city Saturday, authorities said. Sat July 13 2002 16:24:45  The AMANDA DOWLER case Surrey, England Strong response to new Milly appeal -- (BBC) Detectives leading the hunt for missing schoolgirl Amanda "Milly" Dowler say they have received around 100 calls from members of the public following a new appeal for information. Sat July 13 2002 16:06:39  The FORNUTO case Chicago, Illinois Mystery of 6 dead babies dies with mom -- (Sun-Times) Debbie Gedzius Fornuto's six children all died before they reached toddler age. At first, their deaths were thought to be from Sudden Infant Death Syndrome. Then some, including her brother-in-law and the Cook County medical examiner's office, called it murder. Sat July 13 2002 15:55:51  The YOSEMITE MURDERS San Jose, California Yosemite killer to go to trial -- (AP) It was one of the most infamous crimes in California history: Three women were kidnapped while visiting Yosemite National Park and savagely killed. Months later, the handyman at their hotel was caught after beheading a female nature guide and gave the FBI a detailed confession to all four murders. Sat July 13 2002 11:26:21  The CHANDRA LEVY case Washington, D.C. Levy may have been strangled, officil says -- (Washington Post) D.C. Chief Medical Examiner Jonathan L. Arden said he believes that Chandra Levy might have been strangled, though he does not have conclusive evidence to rule that as the cause of death. Sat July 13 2002 10:47:36  The ASHLEY POND and MIRANDA GADDIS cases Oregon City, Oregon Search warrant served at apartments where missing girls lived -- (KATU-TV) A man named Adam Abrams says he is the resident of the apartment at the Newell Creek Village Apartment Complex searched Friday evening by FBI agents. Sat July 13 2002 10:42:35  The JAHI TURNER case San Diego, California Jahi Turner search being restarted by private investigator -- (SD Union-Tribune) A private investigator who spearheaded volunteer searches for missing 2-year-old Jahi Turner in April and May is again seeking clues to the boy's disappearance. New search effort for missing toddler is underway -- (NBC7) The boy has been missing for over two months. Sat July 13 2002 10:20:38  The DANNARRIAH FINLEY case Orange, Texas Girl's disappearance puzzles Texas -- (AP) Torn black and white fliers posted on telephone poles or crumpled up on the ground near Dannarriah Finley's weathered home are all that remain of a community's efforts to find the 4-year-old alive. $50,000 reward offered in Finley case -- (The Beaumont Enterprise) Investigators Thursday continued to interview Dannarriah's family, friends and other acquaintances, as they worked to construct a timeline of events leading up to the 4-year-old's disappearance last week. Fri July 12 2002 13:24:25  The ALEXIS PATTERSON case Milwaukee, Wisconsin Search group launches web site -- (WISC-TV) Operation L.A.P. said the site will not only serve to help in the search for Alexis, but also in the recovery of all missing children with a priority on Milwaukee and the surrounding area. Fri July 12 2002 12:42:14  The ALFREDO MONTEZ case Tampa, Florida Baby sitter charged with killing toddler -- (Fox News) A baby sitter has been charged with first-degree murder for allegedly beating a 2-year-old boy to death because he soiled his pants. Fri July 12 2002 11:13:22  The ELIZABETH SMART case Salt Lake City, Utah Ricci sends Smarts 'sincerest apologies' -- (CNN) The attorney representing Richard Ricci said Thursday his client sends "his sincerest apologies" to the family of missing 14-year-old Elizabeth Smart and prays for her safe return. Fri July 12 2002 09:14:55  The MOLLY BISH case Warren, Massachusetts A family grieves and hopes for a daughter, two years later -- (Court TV) It is another hot summer day on Comins Pond. A pudgy boy thrashes about in the shallow water, tormenting a pair of terriers while his mother patiently looks on from the beach. A trio of anglers sifts for fish through some tall reeds. A set of swings sways lazily in the wind. But there is nothing peaceful about this scene to John Bish. Two years ago his 16-year-old daughter Molly vanished from the beach on a morning just like this. Fri July 12 2002 08:57:39  The DANIELLE VAN DAM case San Diego, California Defendant's statements suspicious, police say -- (SD Union-Tribune) Police say David Westerfield made suspicious comments after his 7-year-old neighbor disappeared, including telling police they would find out what happened to the girl "sooner than they think," according to documents released yesterday. Testimony costs flight attendant her job -- (SD Union-Tribune) Denise Kemal was fired June 28, more than two weeks after her nationally televised testimony, because the company has a zero-tolerance drug policy. Fri July 12 2002 08:38:52  The ASHLEY POND and MIRANDA GADDIS cases Oregon City, Oregon Missing girls search organizer under suspicion -- (KATU-TV) KATU News has learned that a man who helped organize volunteer searches and designed web sites for the missing Oregon City girls is reportedly under suspicion by investigators. Thur July 11 2002 22:19:53  The ERIC PLUNKETT and BENJAMIN VARNER Cases Mesa Gets Life Terms In Gallaudet Slayings -- (Washington Post) Joseph M. Mesa Jr. was sentenced yesterday to two life-without-parole terms for the brutal murders of two of his Gallaudet University classmates, as prosecutors and court-appointed psychiatrists portrayed the 22-year-old from Guam as a serial killer in the making. Thur July 11 2002 22:14:05  Albany, New York 'Son of Sam' Parole Transcript Out -- (Washington Post) "Son of Sam" serial killer David Berkowitz told a state parole board this week he only "vaguely" remembers gunning down six people in a crime spree that terrorized New York City in 1977, according to a transcript released Thursday. Berkowitz, who was denied parole Tuesday in his first chance at freedom, said a satanic bible he read gave him "twisted" ideas. Thur July 11 2002 22:05:45  Los Angeles, California Man who shot beating video arrested -- (CNN) Amateur photographer Mitchell Crooks was arrested outside CNN's Los Angeles bureau where he was scheduled for an interview. Witnesses said he was screaming as he was driven away by plainclothes officers. Thur July 11 2002 21:56:16  Woonsocket, Rhode Island Convicted foot-licker faces new charges -- (Boston.com) Raymond Champion Dublin, 34, pleaded no contest Monday to charges he followed three women through stores in Woonsocket and licked their feet. Thur July 11 2002 21:52:15  Glenville, New York Police shoot man wanted for questioning in slayings -- (Boston.com) State Police said 37-year-old Jack Retta was holed up in his house in this town 22 miles northwest of Albany, came out and fired a shotgun twice at officers, who shot him. On Tuesday night, the bodies of George Kottke, 58, and his girlfriend Mary Orchid, 44, were discovered by a state trooper called by a neighbor. Thur July 11 2002 16:57:14  The DANIELLE VAN DAM case San Diego, California Sealed search warrants released -- (KFMB-TV) During a drive in the desert to show detectives where he camped the weekend a neighbor girl disappeared, David Westerfield commented the area would be a "great place to dump a body," according to an affidavit released Thursday. Thur July 11 2002 14:05:17  Pasco, Florida Florida authorities believe missing boy is dead -- (CNN) Florida authorities early Thursday are combing the areas along Interstate 75 in west-central Florida for a 2-year-old boy they believe was killed by his baby-sitters, a Polk County Sheriff's spokeswoman said. Thur July 11 2002 13:57:14  Oroville, California Inmate, 92, kills self after release -- (abc NEWS) An ailing, 92-year-old man who had pleaded to be allowed to stay in jail jumped to his death from a bridge less than two weeks after he was released. Thur July 11 2002 12:53:51  The ASHLEY POND and MIRANDA GADDIS cases Oregon City, Oregon No prime suspect -- (WISC-TV) FBI agents in Oregon say they're focusing on 10 to 20 people in their probe of the disappearance of two girls six months ago. Thur July 11 2002 12:46:14 The ELIZABETH SMART case Salt Lake City, Utah Ricci charged with burglary and theft -- (Fox News) Salt Lake City Police Chief Rick Dinse said the charges against Ricci, 48, were not related to the June 5 kidnapping, and that Ricci — while still at the top of their list of potential suspects - was not the sole focus of the investigation. Thur July 11 2002 12:35:41  The BLAGG case Grand Junction, Colorado Blagg dig may end next week -- (GJ Sentinel) Investigators believe it will be at least the end of next week before they complete their search at the Mesa County Landfill for the body of 6-year-old Abby Blagg. Thur July 11 2002 12:10:12  Germany Woman spends 10 months in jail for her sister -- (Reuters) A woman pretending to be her older sister spent 10 months in prison for her sibling's crimes before deciding she had had enough of life behind bars, German police said Wednesday. Thur July 11 2002 09:34:22  The SCHERER case Illinois and Iowa Naperville tragedy ends in Iowa -- (Chicago Tribune) John Scherer's downward spiral began long before he became the prime suspect in the stabbing death of his ex-wife, then crashed his car into a semitrailer truck Wednesday on a remote highway in Iowa, killing himself and the couple's 6-year-old daughter. Wed July 10 2002 23:56:40  Chicago, Illinois 'Shopaholic' must serve time -- (Newsday) A woman who embezzled more than $240,000 but got off with probation by claiming to be a "shopaholic" who had run up huge credit card bills must go to prison after all, an appeals court ruled Wednesday. Wed July 10 2002 21:26:49  The CHANDRA LEVY case Judge: Condit's wife can pursue libel suit against National Enquirer -- (Fox News) The wife of Rep. Gary Condit can pursue her $10 million defamation suit against the National Enquirer for a headline that said she attacked Chandra Levy, a judge ruled Wednesday. Wed July 10 2002 13:34:12  Missing girl's father describes 'suspicious' letter -- (CNN) The father of Elizabeth Smart, the 14-year-old girl who was abducted from her bedroom last month, said Wednesday he has received an anonymous letter indicating someone wants to negotiate the girl's release. Wed July 10 2002 10:33:17  The ASHLEY POND and MIRANDA GADDIS cases Oregon City, Oregon Center of storm? -- (abc NEWS) Oregon man says he's center of focus in search for two missing girls. Mother of missing girl reacts to Weaver's claims -- (KATU-TV) She believes Weaver is just trying to retaliate for Ashley Pond's having accusing him of molesting her last August. Wed July 10 2002 09:48:00 The ELIZABETH SMART case Salt Lake City, Utah Burglary allegations called premature -- (Salt Lake Tribune) Discussion of burglary and theft charges against Richard Albert Ricci -- who has repeatedly been questioned in connection with the disappearance of Elizabeth Smart -- may be "premature," Salt Lake City Police Chief Rick Dinse said Tuesday. Wed July 10 2002 08:58:13  London, England Woman arrested over Thames torso -- (BBC) A woman has been arrested in connection with the murder of a young boy whose torso was found in the River Thames. Tues July 9 2002 22:34:29 The DANIELLE VAN DAM case San Diego, California New evidence implicates Westerfield -- (SD Union-Tribune) A police specialist says she linked 46 fibers from four locations in David Westerfield's motor home, in every way she could measure, to 19 blue fibers found in the sheet that was used to wrap the body of Danielle van Dam, recovered in East County. Tues July 9 2002 22:13:43  The DANNARRIAH FINLEY case Orange, Texas Officials fear body may be missing Texas girl -- (abc NEWS) A day after pipeline workers discovered the body of a child in the Port Arthur area, authorities in Orange halted their official search for a 4-year-old girl missing since the Fourth of July. Tues July 9 2002 15:19:08 Sonora, California Nesler gets 6 years on drug convictions -- (The Modesto Bee) Ellie Nesler headed out of a Tuolumne County courtroom Monday with a sentence of six years in prison on two drug convictions, leaving family members to lament her judgment and the system that put her away. Tues July 9 2002 14:16:34  Tacoma, Washington Parrot's owners hope thief will bring it back -- (Court TV) The owners of the Pet Pavilion have collected nearly $3,000 to offer as a reward for the return of Bonzo, a 10-year-old African gray parrot they raised from birth and brought with them when they moved from Florida. Tues July 9 2002 14:07:44  The ASHLEY POND and MIRANDA GADDIS cases Oregon City, Oregon Oregon City man takes story to national media -- (KATU-TV) In his first appearance on national television, Ward Weaver told Good Morning America’s Charlie Gibson about his connection with Ashley Pond. Tues July 9 2002 13:39:45  Merced, California Jury finds Delhi killer insane -- (Modesto Bee) A Delhi man could spend the rest of his life in a psychiatric hospital after a judge Monday found him not guilty by reason of insanity in the murder of his mother. |
