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Thur Aug 1 2002 10:24:12  The CHANDRA LEVY case Washington, DC. Wife: Gary never slept with Levy -- (New York Post) The bitter wife of Rep. Gary Condit says her husband absolutely, positively did not have an affair with Chandra Levy. Thur Aug 1 2002 09:53:55  Baton Rouge, Louisiana Baton Rouge jittery over serial killer -- (Fox News) Ed Piglia doesn't want his sister's murder at the hands of a serial killer to fade from the front pages and he's hoping two billboards offering a $75,000 reward for the killer's conviction will ensure that won't happen. Louisiana police hunt serial killer -- (CNN) Police in the Louisiana capital were searching for a suspected serial killer Wednesday after DNA tests linked one man to the slayings of three women in the past 10 months. Thur Aug 1 2002 09:33:54  Lancaster, California Amber Alert: Two teens kidnapped at gunpoint -- (NBC4) Two teenage girls were kidnapped at gunpoint early Thursday and taken away in a vehicle that belonged to one of the victims' friends, authorities said. Abducted at gunpoint -- (abc NEWS) A man kidnapped two teenage girls at gunpoint early today from a lovers' lane in a remote area, authorities said. Two teenage girls kidnapped at gunpoint -- (KTLA) 'Life and death' search underway. Wed July 31 2002 19:47:24  Buffalo, New York RCMP nab U.S. murder suspect at border -- (Canada.com) A Jersey City man was charged Wednesday morning with the murders of his pregnant wife, mother-in-law and sister-in-law after Royal Canadian Mounted Police found him on a bus trying to cross the border from Buffalo, N.Y., the Hudson County prosecutor said. Wed July 31 2002 13:38:39 Baton Rouge, Louisiana Serial killer arrogant, expert says -- (The Advocate) The man who killed three Baton Rouge women over the past 10 months probably is arrogant and boastful to men -- always out to prove his machismo -- but friendly to women, according to an expert on such killers. Wed July 31 2002 12:36:29  The ELIZABETH SMART case Salt Lake City, Utah Utah handyman pleads innocent -- (Newsday) A former handyman named by police as a potential suspect in the disappearance of Elizabeth Smart pleaded innocent Wednesday to unrelated burglary and theft charges. Utah dad meets with handyman's wife -- (abc NEWS) Ed Smart was in the courtroom for Ricci's appearance. In an unusual move, he and a family spokesman met privately for 25 minutes in a court office with Ricci's wife, Angela, and her father, David Morse Sr. Ricci in court on theft charges -- (Deseret News) An unshaven Richard Ricci made a brief appearance in court Wednesday morning on theft and burglary charges. Wed July 31 2002 10:54:12  Fayetteville, North Carolina Wife of Fort Bragg officer charged with his murder -- (Fox News) The wife of an Army Special Operations officer has been charged in his shooting death, the latest in a string of domestic violence incidents that have shaken Fort Bragg. Wed July 31 2002 10:23:25  Bloomington, Indiana Behrman investigators revisiting Salt Creek -- (The Indy Channel) Investigators Wednesday will revisit Monroe County's Salt Creek in hopes of gleaning clues in the 2000 disappearance of an Indiana University student, authorities said. Wed July 31 2002 09:12:21  Jersey City, New Jersey Mother, 2 daughters slain in home -- (The Star-Ledger) Religious issues are a possible motive in Jersey City tragedy. Wed July 31 2002 09:00:26  Chicago, Illinois Angry mob beats two men to death -- (Fox News) Two men whose van jumped a curb and crashed into pedestrians died after an angry mob pulled them out and beat them with bricks, witnesses and police said. Wed July 31 2002 08:47:01  Miami, Florida Ex-boxing champion Duran fighting for his belts in court -- (Miami Herald) Duran is turning to the U.S. courts in hopes of reclaiming five championship belts he says were stolen from his Panama City home in 1993 by a treacherous brother-in-law who sold them, for a pittance, to a Miami businessman. Tues July 30 2002 21:48:17  The CHANDRA LEVY case Washington, D.C. Outside experts still waiting for Levy evidence -- (Sacramento Bee) Private efforts to investigate the death of former intern Chandra Levy are unfolding slowly, hung up at least temporarily over possession of evidence. Tues July 30 2002 21:32:46  New York Couple sentenced in 1979 kidnapping -- (abc NEWS) A couple who admitted kidnapping a baby in 1979 and moving to New Mexico to raise him were given prison sentences Tuesday despite the pleadings of the boy, now 23. Tues July 30 2002 21:29:28 Baton Rouge, Louisiana Slain women victims of serial killer, Baton Rouge police say -- (Nando Times) Women in Louisiana's capital were on edge Tuesday, a day after police confirmed three unsolved slayings were the work of a serial killer. Tues July 30 2002 11:31:05  Asuncion, Paraguay Robbers dig tunnel in huge art heist -- (Reuters) Robbers who spent two months digging a tunnel into a museum in Paraguay made off with five centuries-old paintings valued at well over $1 million over the weekend, police said on Monday. Tues July 30 2002 10:48:20  The SAMANTHA RUNNION case California Avila's former attorney on the hot seat -- (NC Times) Local lawyer John Pozza said Monday he is riding an emotional roller coaster in the days following the arrest of Alejandro Avila, 27, for allegedly kidnapping, sexually molesting and murdering 5-year-old Samantha Runnion. Panel of experts discusses troubles defense attorneys face -- (CNN) Transcript from Larry King Live, July 29, 2002. Tues July 30 2002 09:53:31  The CASEY WILLIAMSON case Valley Park, Missouri Overflow crowd expected for Casey's funeral -- (Fox News) As people in the St. Louis area continued to try and come to grips with the abduction and murder of Cassandra "Casey" Williamson, family and friends of the 6-year-old girl gathered Tuesday to say goodbye. Tues July 30 2002 09:37:09  The DANIELLE VAN DAM case San Diego, California Judge: Jury cannot convict on murder, but acquit on kidnapping -- (Court TV) Should jurors be allowed to convict David Westerfield of Danielle van Dam's murder and at the same time acquit him of her kidnapping? A judge in the case says no, according to his tentative ruling Monday. Judge says sequestering of jury possible -- (SD Union-Tribune) The judge in the David Westerfield trial rejected another defense request to sequester the jury but said he still considers it "a possible option." Prosecurors to finish rebuttal with forensic expert -- (NBC7) The rebuttal case against accused child killer David Westerfield is expected to end today after prosecutors put a forensic expert from Hawaii on the stand. Tues July 30 2002 09:22:42  The LITA SULLIVAN case Atlanta, Georgia TV show, ex-girlfriend revived case -- (Atlanta Journal-Constitution) How a trucker's former sweetheart took case from Florida diner to Asian jail. Tues July 30 2002 09:15:45  The YOSEMITE PARK murder trial San Jose, California Expert says Stayner suffers from mental disorders -- (The Fresno Bee) Cary Stayner suffers from a bundle of mental disorders including pedophilia, voyeurism and compulsive hair pulling, a court-appointed psychiatrist testified this morning in Santa Clara County. Tues July 30 2002 09:12:07  Louisville, Kentucky Stepdad accused in feed tube death -- (abc NEWS) A 7-year-old boy with a rare medical condition was admitted to the hospital with a potentially deadly blood-alcohol level after his stepfather allegedly fed him vodka through a medical feeding tube. Tues July 30 2002 09:07:59  Conway, Arkansas Intruder sexually assaults Arkansas girl -- (Nando) An 8-year-old girl was rousted from her bed by a stranger who told her the house was on fire, then sexually assaulted in her yard as her family slept. Mon July 29 2002 23:49:19  Los Angeles, California Los Angeles Times evacuated after bomb threat -- (Nola) The newspaper notified police after receiving the call, said Officer Jason Lee, a Los Angeles Police Department spokesman. Officers arriving on the scene cornered a suspect alone on the building's first floor, Lee said. Police negotiators were talking to the man, who had a backpack that he said contained a bomb. Mon July 29 2002 20:15:04  The MARTHA MOXLEY case Norwalk, Connecticut Judge delays sentencing in Skakel murder conviction -- (Nando Times) The sentencing had been scheduled for Aug. 9 and had already been postponed once. Mon July 29 2002 13:14:11  The HARRIS case Houston, Texas On video -- (abc NEWS) Police are examining amateur video they say shows a Houston orthodontist being repeatedly run down by his wife in her Mercedes-Benz after she found him with a woman she believed was his mistress. Mon July 29 2002 12:33:58 The CASSANDRA WILLIAMS case St. Louis, Missouri Bail denied -- (abc NEWS) A homeless man accused of kidnapping a 6-year-old suburban St. Louis girl from her father's home and then killing her made his first court appearance today and was denied bond. Mon July 29 2002 09:30:18  The CHRISTA WORTHINGTON case Truro, Massachusetts Fashion slay mystery fitting for TV -- (NY Post) As authorities in Massachusetts use newly obtained DNA test results to search for the killer of fashion journalist Christa Worthington, Hollywood is getting ready to tell the murdered mom's tale. Mon July 29 2002 09:09:49 The DANIELLE VAN DAM case San Diego, California Evidence on insects likely to continue -- (SD Union-Tribune) Trial winding down; closing statements may be this week. Sun July 28 2002 18:26:01 National Perception of Danger Kidnappings by strangers called rare, despite publicity -- (SFGate) Danielle van Dam. Elizabeth Smart. Samantha Runnion. Erica Pratt. And now Cassandra Williamson. Sun July 28 2002 18:23:04  Baton Rouge, Louisianna $75,000 offered for killer -- (The Advocate) The money collected since Pam Kinamore was found stabbed to death nearly two weeks ago has been lumped into a $75,000 reward her family is offering in exchange for information leading to the conviction of whomever killed the 44-year-old Baton Rouge wife, mother and business owner. Sun July 28 2002 11:42:07 The CASSANDRA WILLIAMSON Murder Valley Park, Missouri Slain 6-Year-Old Girl to Be Laid to Rest Tuesday -- (Fox) Six-year-old Cassandra "Casey" Williamson — kidnapped, murdered and possibly raped — will be laid to rest Tuesday in suburban St. Louis. Suspect planned murder, police say -- (STLtoday) Johnny A. Johnson, a former convict with a history of mental illness and a child of his own, told police he planned the abduction and murder of 6-year-old Cassandra "Casey" Williamson. Piggyback Ride to Hell -- (NYPost) Police said Johnny Johnson, 24, struck Cassandra "Casey" Williamson on the head with a rock or brick after he lured the girl out of her dad's Valley Park house about 7:30 a.m. Friday. Sun July 28 2002 11:32:11  Irvine, California Police ask drivers to return cash from chase -- (OCRegister) It was payday for drivers who found themselves caught up in a police pursuit of a suspected bank robber during rush hour Friday. And today Irvine police are asking people who picked up cash, thrown from the suspect's white Toyota pickup, to please return it. Sun July 28 2002 11:27:59  Bangor, Maine Convicted murderer seeks retrial -- (Boston.com) Lawyers for a Dover-Foxcroft man convicted of double murder argued that he deserved another trial because prosecutors botched key ballistic evidence and another man confessed to the crimes. Jeffrey Cookson, 39, was convicted last year of slaying his estranged girlfriend and the 21-month-old she was baby-sitting in Dexter in 1999. Sun July 28 2002 01:59:10  Valley Park, Missourri Suspect planned murder, police say -- (STL Today) Johnny A. Johnson, a former convict with a history of mental illness and a child of his own, told police he planned the abduction and murder of 6-year-old Cassandra "Casey" Williamson of Valley Park, authorities say. Sat July 27 2002 19:48:58  Nashville, Tennessee Arrest may expose era of corruption in music business -- (NewsOK) Kevin Hughes' job was compiling a country music magazine's record charts and deciding which albums got a "bullet." One night in 1989, as he left a recording studio along Nashville's storied Music Row, he was gunned down. This week, 13 years later, a former Nashville record promoter was charged with the slaying. Sat July 27 2002 18:53:49 Valley Park, Missouri Transient accused of Missouri girl's murder; suspect confessed, police say -- (SacBee) St. Louis County warrants charge Johnny A. Johnson, 24, of first-degree murder, armed criminal action and attempted forcible rape in Friday's killing of Cassandra "Casey" Williamson, who vanished from the home where Johnson also had spent the night. Sat July 27 2002 14:37:17  TASHIMA BILLINGSLEA - victim Brooklyn, New York Brooklyn bloodbath -- (NY Daily News) A Brooklyn mom believed to be high on angel dust fatally stabbed her 7-year-old daughter yesterday and then turned the knife on a neighbor who tried to save the little girl, police said. Sat July 27 2002 12:53:02  Marlow, New Hampshire Woman indicted on charges she tried to have her husband murdered -- (Boston.com) Corrine Galford, 34, is accused of trying to hire ex-boyfriend Andrew Fredette to buy drugs to poison her husband. She was arrested in June. Sat July 27 2002 12:51:06  Boston, Massachusetts Mob informant scandal involved highest levels of FBI, documents show -- (Boston.com) For more than 20 years, FBI headquarters in Washington knew that its Boston agents were using hit men and mob leaders as informants and shielding them from prosecution for serious crimes including murder, the Associated Press has learned. Sat July 27 2002 12:48:48  Newark, New Jersey and Montreal, Quebec 2 New Jersey priests arrested in Canada -- (Boston.com) Two New Jersey priests, including the former head of a Catholic high school for boys, have been arrested in Montreal on charges they solicited sex from minors, a spokesman for the Archdiocese of Newark said. Sat July 27 2002 12:46:24  The CAROL NEULANDER Case Camden County, New Jersey Judge in rabbi's case will tell jurors of 1st trial -- (Philly.com) Even if jurors in Rabbi Fred J. Neulander's murder retrial do not know the details of the case, they will know one thing. Superior Court Judge Linda G. Baxter said yesterday that she will tell jurors Neulander was previously tried for murder and that no verdict was reached. Sat July 27 2002 12:42:45  Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Suspect linked to earlier abduction -- (Philly.com) Edward Johnson and James Burns may not be quite the bumbling kidnappers they appear to be. It seems one of them pulled off a similar caper months before they allegedly abducted little Erica Pratt on Monday night. Last September, Johnson reportedly kidnapped the toddler of a South Philadelphia drug dealer nicknamed "Big Man," sources said yesterday. Fri July 26 2002 19:11:40  The ELIZABETH SMART case Salt Lake City, Utah Forensic artist meets with kidnap witness -- (Salt Lake Tribune) Police recently enlisted the help of a noted forensic artist to interview Elizabeth Smart's younger sister, Mary Katherine, the lone witness in the girl's abduction last month. |
