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Mon July 22 2002 09:02:55  The SAMANTHA RUNNION case California Child kidnap suspect's mother reaches out to family -- (Rueters) Ahead of her 27-year-old son's expected arraignment on murder and kidnapping charges, Adelina Avila tearfully said she hoped that if her son was guilty of killing 5-year-old Samantha Runnion her family would find it in their hearts to forgive him. Sheriff: Arrest 'tactical' in California girl's death -- (CNN) The sheriff who led the investigation into the kidnapping and killing of a 5-year-old California girl said Monday that he made "a tactical decision" to arrest a suspect before lab tests found an alleged match between his DNA and that gathered at the crime scenes. Prosecutor reviews penalty in case -- (Newsday) A prosecutor said he would meet with the family of 5-year-old Samantha Runnion and attorneys for the man arrested in her killing before deciding whether to seek the death penalty against him. A memorial turns within -- (OC Register) Samantha Runnion's family thanks mourners and asks for private time to grieve. Sun July 21 2002 14:34:14  Bainbridge Island, Washington Jack Olsen, former sheriff's deputy, journalist and true-crime writer, dies at 77 -- (AP) Olsen, a former sheriff's deputy in Gilpin County, Colo., disdained fictionalized crime writing, preferring instead to stick to the facts as he uncovered them through research and interviews. Sun July 21 2002 14:29:46  Industry, California Mother held in son's death -- (Newsday) A mother has been arrested for investigation of killing her 4-month-old son, whose body was left in a car at a church parking lot for three days. Sun July 21 2002 13:34:36  The SAMANTHA RUNNION case Stanton, California Suspect to be arraigned in California girl's killing -- (CNN) Alejandro Avila will be arraigned Monday on charges related to last week's killing of 5-year-old Samantha Runnion, officials said. Sun July 21 2002 10:26:15  Chicago Heights, Illinois Buck's Glenn Robinson arrested -- (Fox News) Milwaukee Bucks star Glenn Robinson was arrested early Saturday and charged with domestic battery, assault and illegal possession of a firearm. Sun July 21 2002 10:09:05  The JAHI TURNER case San Diego, California Parents of Jahi Turner hold on to hope -- (KFMB-TV) The Friends of Jahi Turner support group gathered Saturday at Balboa Park to mark the months-old search for the missing 2-year-old. Sun July 21 2002 10:00:36  The CHRISTA WORTHINGTON case Truro, Massachusetts Declaring innocence on the air -- (Cape Cod Times) Keith is Keith Amato of Truro. You may have read his name in the paper somewhere during the Worthington case. He has been questioned by the state police several times about the rotten business. Sat July 20 2002 12:56:09  Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Sloppy robbery kills accomplice -- (abc NEWS) A man fleeing the scene of a robbery accidentally shot his accomplice in the head, police said. Sat July 20 2002 11:38:46  The ELIZABETH SMART case Salt Lake City, Utah Police doubt Ricci was spotted in Wyoming -- (Salt Lake Tribune) Police will investigate the account of a Kearns woman who places Richard Ricci in Cheyenne, Wyo., two days after Elizabeth Smart disappeared, but say the lead appears no more substantial than thousands of others police have chased. Sat July 20 2002 10:56:49  Sunnyvale, Texas Blood rivalry: Son arrested in slaying of millionaire father -- (abc NEWS) Four years after the killing of millionaire Texas oilman Charles Mayhew Sr., there has finally been an arrest in the case. Mayhew's son, Charles Mayhew, Jr., was taken in by police in connection with his father's death. Sat July 20 2002 09:56:27  California and Nevada 'Sex-slave' killer dies of cancer in Nevada prison hospital -- (SF Chronicle) Gerald Gallego, the "sex-slave" killer who, with his wife, cut a lethal swath through California and Nevada more than 20 years ago, died of cancer in a Nevada prison hospital Thursday night, cheating the state out of executing him.Gerald Gallego, the "sex-slave" killer who, with his wife, cut a lethal swath through California and Nevada more than 20 years ago, died of cancer in a Nevada prison hospital Thursday night, cheating the state out of executing him. Sat July 20 2002 00:11:31  The JAHI TURNER case San Diego, California Volunteers who hope to resume search for Jahi invite the public -- (SD Union-Tribune) Volunteers hoping to resume searching for 2-year-old Jahi Turner are inviting the public to a gathering tomorrow at the Balboa Park playground where the toddler was reported missing in April. Fri July 19 2002 23:58:48  The ASHLEY POND and MIRANDA GADDIS cases Oregon City, Oregon Friends of missing OR City girls speak out -- (KATU-TV) FBI tells KATU News it's now concentrating on 10 to 20 persons of interest in the case of the missing Oregon City Girls, but Portland's special agent in charge admits the case has the bureau's expert profilers stumped. Fri July 19 2002 18:51:24  The CHANDRA LEVY case Washington, D.C. Forensic experts join Levy probe -- (Newsday) The three experts are: Dr. Henry Lee, a former commissioner of public safety in Connecticut, who has investigated 4,000 homicides; Dr. Michael Baden, a former New York City medical examiner; and Dr. Cyril Wecht, the Pittsburgh coroner who was an expert witness in actor John Belushi's death. Fri July 19 2002 18:47:12  The SAMANTHA RUNNION case Stanton, California Photographer: 'They took a lot of stuff' Avila mom says -- (CNN) CNN Anchor Kyra Phillips talked with John Casper about the Thursday interview with Adelina Avila in the doorway at her Lake Elsinore apartment in southern California. Man arrested was found innocent in 2000 molestation trial -- (KABC) The man arrested in the investigation of the kidnap-murder of little Samantha Runnion, has in the past been accused of molesting two girls under the age of 14. Fri July 19 2002 18:41:38  Mount Holly, New Jersey Couple charged with beating, burning baby -- (Fox News) A couple has been charged with beating their infant son to death, then burning his corpse in their fireplace, officials said Friday. Fri July 19 2002 17:55:00  The ELIZABETH SMART case Salt Lake City, Utah Another twist in Smart case -- (Deseret News) Police say Kearns woman's story is losing credibility. Search to check out possible sighting of Ricci's Jeep -- (KUTV) A search is being organized in Utah’s west desert after a reported sighting of handyman Richard Ricci’s vehicle there in early June. Fri July 19 2002 17:20:58  Hazelhurst, Georgia Mentally ill inmate gouges out eyes -- (abc NEWS) A mentally ill man who was jailed after wandering into traffic and knocking on doors late at night gouged his eyes out in his cell, authorities said Friday. Fri July 19 2002 14:52:21  The JAMES KOPP case Buffalo, New York Judge orders DNA sample from suspect in abortion doctor's killing -- (Nando Times) A judge on Friday ordered the retrieval of hair, blood, saliva and handwriting samples from a man awaiting trial for the 1998 sniper slaying of a doctor who provided abortions. Fri July 19 2002 13:08:59  The SAMANTHA RUNNION case Stanton, California Authorities make arrest in connection with case -- (NBC4) Fri July 19 2002 12:01:35  The YOSEMITE PARK murder case San Jose, California Man charged with Yosemite slayings on trial -- (AP) A handyman charged with killing three Yosemite National Park tourists in 1999 said he felt nothing as he tightened a rope around the neck of one victim, whom he described as "easy prey," according to a tape played at his trial Thursday. Fri July 19 2002 10:15:40  The LISK-SILVA cases Spotsylvania County, Virginia No date for Evonitz answers -- (The Free Lance-Star) Investigators say it may still be several more weeks before they release their findings regarding Evonitz's possible role in the Fredericksburg area's most highly publicized crimes. Fri July 19 2002 09:33:23  The BLAGG case Grand Junction, Colorado Hope alive in landfill search -- (GJ Sentinel) Authorities searching for the remains of 6-year-old Abby Blagg have rediscovered trash from accused murderer Michael Blagg's former workplace, keeping alive hope that the girl's body will be found in a shrinking pile of refuse at the Mesa County Landfill. Fri July 19 2002 09:07:27  The ELIZABETH SMART case Salt Lake City, Utah Smart handyman seen digging holes two days after abduction -- (Fox News) A Salt Lake woman reportedly has said in an affidavit that her sister in Cheyenne, Wyo., saw Richard Ricci digging a fence line two days after the Elizabeth Smart abduction, in which Ricci is being investigated. Fri July 19 2002 08:51:48  The SAMANTHA RUNNION case Stanton, California Police issue search warrants in California girl killing -- (abc NEWS) Police searched a California apartment complex and questioned several people in the kidnapping and killing of a 5-year-old girl, the local sheriff said on Friday in a case that has gripped the United States. Police 'closer' to solving Samantha case -- (CNN) Authorities have detained several people for questioning and are much closer to making an arrest in the killing of 5-year-old Samantha Runnion in California, the sheriff in charge of the case said Friday. Search for girl's killer narrows -- (NBC) Lake Elsinore man questioned. Thur July 18 2002 23:29:15  The DELANEY ZUTZ case Anchorage, Alaska Missing Alaska teen found dead -- (abc NEWS) A 13-year-old girl missing for six days has been found dead in a wooded area one block from her home and police are treating it as a homicide. Thur July 18 2002 20:48:34  New Orleans, Louisiana Mystikal rung up on rape charge -- (E! Online) The New Orleans rapper best known for his funkified big-booty anthem "Shake Ya Ass," was arrested and jailed with two other men Thursday in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, on charges they raped a woman and then threatened her with blackmail to keep her quiet. Thur July 18 2002 20:20:33  The IVERSON case Philadelphia, Pennsylvania In Iverson case, domestic aspect stymies police -- (Philadelphia Inquirer) While the charges against Allen Iverson focus on an alleged gun incident in a West Philadelphia apartment, police also have probed a domestic dispute between Iverson and his wife that spanned several days. Thur July 18 2002 20:14:09  Miami, Florida Death sought in Miami mom's killing -- (Newsday) A woman accused of fatally shooting a young mother in order to steal her baby pleaded innocent to murder and kidnapping charges Thursday. Prosecutors said they would seek the death penalty. Thur July 18 2002 17:12:17  Boston Township, Michigan Rape suspect commits suicide -- (AP) A man wanted for questioning in the rape of a 96-year-old woman killed himself as police surrounded his home, authorities said. Thur July 18 2002 16:58:26  The SAMANTHA RUNNION case Stanton, California Several arrested in hunt for killer -- (abc NEWS) "There have been numerous detentions, there have been a few arrests, there have been vehicles impounded," Orange County Assistant Sheriff George Jaramillo said. But so far, no sign of the killer. Thur July 18 2002 12:34:18  Tehran, Iran Killer, rapist to be thrown off cliff in sack -- (Reuters) An Iranian man, convicted for raping and killing his 16-year-old nephew, will be executed by being thrown off a cliff in a sack, a newspaper reported on Thursday. Thur July 18 2002 12:29:30  Fairfield, California Man accused of poisoning lipstick -- (Newsday) A man has been charged with poisoning his ex-girlfriend's lipstick and anti-depressant medication with insecticide. Thur July 18 2002 12:21:34  The JAHI TURNER case San Diego, California Landfill search is dropped in hunt for tot -- (SD Union-Tribune) Bejarano said his decision was based on health risks to officers searching garbage mired in treated sewage sludge, combined with the low probability of making a breakthrough in the nearly three-month-old case. Thur July 18 2002 12:09:53 The SAMANTHA RUNNION case Stanton, California Source: Police have suspects in girl's slaying -- (CNN) Investigators looking for the man who kidnapped and killed 5-year-old Samantha Runnion have several potential suspects, a law enforcement source said Thursday. Brenda Van Dam tries to console Erin Runnion -- (Fox News) Brenda van Dam, whose daughter Danielle was abducted and murdered in February, says she has tried to console the mother of Samantha Runnion. Thur July 18 2002 11:52:24  The ELIZABETH SMART case Salt Lake City, Utah Ricci indicted in bank robbery -- (CNN) A federal grand jury Wednesday indicted Richard Ricci, the focus of a police investigation into the kidnapping of 14-year-old Elizabeth Smart, in a bank robbery that occurred late last year. Ricci, cronies Indicted for bank robbery; No link to kidnap case -- (Salt Lake Tribune) Three longtime prison buddies who once worked odd jobs together in Elizabeth Smart's upscale neighborhood were indicted by a federal grand jury in Salt Lake City on Wednesday, accused of robbing a Sandy bank at gunpoint last year. Wed July 17 2002 15:39:22  Auckland, New Zealand Jealous husband gets life sentence -- (NZ Herald) A jealous husband who stabbed his wife to death after she left him and then turned the murder weapon on himself has been sentenced to life imprisonment. Wed July 17 2002 15:26:28  Hudson Oak, Texas Mother, three children killed in Texas home -- (Nando Times) Estranged husband only survivor of shooting in upscale home in small town. Wed July 17 2002 12:24:33 The YOSEMITE PARK murder trial California Other group stalked by Stayner, D.A. says -- (The SF Gate) They said they were the lucky ones. The Murphy family of Watsonville was Cary Stayner's first choice on the night of a rampage that ended with the slaughter of Carole Sund and her two wards, prosecutors said in Stayner's triple-murder trial. Wed July 17 2002 12:01:47  The CHANDRA LEVY case Washington, D.C. Investigators release Levy's remains -- (Fresno Bee) Authorities keep bone that suggests she may have been strangled. Wed July 17 2002 07:53:18  The ASHLEY POND and MIRANDA GADDIS cases Oregon City, Oregon Circle of suspicion -- (KATU-TV) The FBI is focusing on what you might call "the inner circle," with only a few exceptions. The people who say they've been questioned and polygraphed either knew the girls or lived close to them, and a few of these people claim investigators have behaved aggressively towards them, even accusing them of abducting the girls. Wed July 17 2002 07:35:22  Nocona, Texas Texas nurse charged in patient deaths -- (CNN) A Texas nurse was arrested on two charges of capital murder Tuesday afternoon after an investigation into as many as 20 suspicious deaths over a two-month period at Nocona General Hospital. Wed July 17 2002 07:24:16  The SKAKEL family Stamford, Connecticut Skakel family feuding about money -- (Greenwich Time) Michael Skakel's father, Rushton Skakel Sr., is embroiled in a legal dispute over the distribution of trust fund money his parents set aside for his brother James in the 1950s, according to papers filed in state Superior Court. Wed July 17 2002 06:58:06 Vallejo, California Uncle of Tim McGraw charged with murder -- (KABC-7) The brother of baseball star Tug McGraw and uncle of country singer Tim McGraw has been charged with murdering his neighbor in Vallejo. Tues July 16 2002 22:22:48  The SAMANTHA RUNNION case Stanton, California Police find a girl's body -- (MSNBC) Identification may be made Wednesday morning. Is it her? -- (abc NEWS) A child's body was found less than 24 hours later Tuesday afternoon near Highway 74 in Riverside County, a largely rural road that connects to neighboring Orange County. |
