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Fri Aug 23 2002 17:15:21  Teenager abducted on 'busy' bridge --(BBC)A 16-year-old girl on her lunch break from a work experience job in London was abducted by two men in a car. The teenager was walking along Blackfriars Bridge at about 1400 BST on Friday when a car pulled up alongside her and the driver grabbed her. He threatened to stab the girl if she did not get in and then forced her into the vehicle. The girl was later forced out of the car, leaving her in a "confused and distressed state". Fri Aug 23 2002 16:06:24  LAWYERS AND JUDGE MEETS FOR HEARING ON PENALTY PHASE EVIDENCE --(KFMB)The judge in the David Westerfield trial said Friday that he will consider a defense request to bar prosecutors from calling penalty phase witnesses to testify about the convicted child killer's past criminal acts. Under the law, the prosecution can call such witnesses to try to convince a jury that Westerfield, 50, should get the death penalty for kidnapping and killing 7-year-old Danielle van Dam. Fri Aug 23 2002 15:30:31  Judge Mudd Boots Photographers From Courtroom --(TheSanDiegoChannel.com)The judge in the trial of the man convicted of killing 7-year-old Danielle van Dam said Friday he would ban still photographs from the remainder of the proceedings because a photographer violated courtroom rules by taking a picture of the girl's grieving parents. Superior Court Judge William Mudd made no mention of the live video and audio feed that broadcasters have used to provide gavel-to-gavel coverage of the trial of David Westerfield. The video feed did not show Danielle's parents, Brenda and Damon van Dam. Fri Aug 23 2002 15:16:39  Army Probing Health Issues in Fort Bragg Murders --(Fox News)WASHINGTON — The Army will send a team of medical experts to Fort Bragg, N.C., next week to study a wide range of health-related issues that might explain a series of domestic killings. The Army said in a written statement Friday that the epidemiological team will not focus mainly on the possibility of a link between the killings and soldiers' use of an anti-malaria medication. Fri Aug 23 2002 15:11:41  Evidence Appears to Cast Doubt on JonBenet Intruder Theory --(Fox News)DENVER — A report that both a palm print and a footprint found in the home of JonBenet Ramsey were made by relatives could weaken her parents' contention that an intruder killed her. An attorney for JonBenet's parents insisted the report does nothing to undermine the intruder theory, but he also said the case will remain unsolved until new detectives take over. Police say there have been no significant developments in the 1996 slaying of the 6-year-old beauty queen in more than a year. Fri Aug 23 2002 14:59:40 Teenage boy accused in rape of baby in Lauderdale Lakes --(Sun-Sentinel)Lauderdale Lakes · Broward Sheriff's Office detectives arrested a 17-year-old in the rape of an 15-month-old baby girl on Thursday morning, a BSO spokesman said. About 11:30 a.m. on Thursday, someone called 911 from the Normandy Square apartments on the 4400 block of Northwest 36th Street about an assault on a child. Fri Aug 23 2002 14:56:05 Work crew finds body of woman on Interstate 95 in Boca --(Sun-Sentinel)BOCA RATON -- A work crew found the body of a female near an exit ramp for Interstate 95 on Friday morning, police said. The body was found shortly after 11 a.m. by a state Department of Corrections work crew. It was found near the southbound exit ramp onto Palmetto Park Road. Fri Aug 23 2002 14:49:48 Police: Third Suspect In Abduction Arrested --(Oklahoma.com)MIDWEST CITY, Okla. -- A third man accused of abducting an Edmond woman from her home and holding her hostage in a Yukon church has been arrested. Fri Aug 23 2002 14:43:45  Beckham Leads Tribute --(Sky News)David Beckham has led a silent tribute to murdered schoolgirls Holly Wells and Jessica Chapman. The England captain, his Manchester United team-mates and opponents Chelsea stood for a one minute's silence before their Premier League clash. Fri Aug 23 2002 14:37:30 5 Kids Found in Suspected Meth House --(KGW.com)A Marion County drug task force seized two badly neglected horses and took five children into protective custody Friday from a suspected drug house. Police found an operational meth lab at the remote farm northeast of Salem. They were interviewing two adults and expected to arrest them, said Lt. Dave Okada of the Marion County Sheriff’s Office. The children range in age from about 8 months to 8 years, Okada said. They did not appear to have been hurt or mistreated, he said. The two horses were “badly neglected and emaciated,” he said. Fri Aug 23 2002 13:15:49 One case resolved, other missing San Diego child case continues --(NCTimes)SAN DIEGO ---- One child is abducted from her bedroom in the middle of the night. The other vanishes from a playground on a weekday afternoon. Danielle van Dam's disappearance in February sparked one of the largest manhunts and one of the most sensational criminal cases in the history of the city. On Wednesday, a crowd outside the courthouse cheered when a jury convicted David Westerfield of kidnapping and murdering his 7-year-old neighbor. But the case of another San Diego child, 2-year-old Jahi Turner, has largely faded from public attention since his disappearance was reported on April 25. After an exhaustive search, police say they have run out of leads and have no suspects. "We haven't forgotten him," San Diego police spokesman David Cohen said Thursday. "There's just nothing new to go on." Fri Aug 23 2002 13:10:05 Two Children Killed in Kentucky; Man in Custody --(Fox News)WARSAW, Ky. — Two young children were found slain in their home Friday in an attack that also left their mother and another child injured, Kentucky State Police said. The bodies of the 6- and 7-year-old were found in their Warsaw home about 7 a.m., said state police spokeswoman Lt. Lisa Rudzinski. Their mother and a 10-year-old were being treated at hospitals, Rudzinski said. A man charged in the attack was captured in West Virginia, Rudzinski said. Fri Aug 23 2002 13:06:30 Attempted Abduction Could Be Linked to Serial Killer --(Fox News)WOODVILLE, Miss. — An attempted abduction in Woodville could be linked to a suspected serial killing case in Baton Rouge, authorities said. Wilkinson County Sheriff Reginald Jackson said a man tried to abduct a 15-year-old girl Thursday morning while she was walking to Wilkinson County High School, just outside Woodville. The girl escaped unharmed. Fri Aug 23 2002 13:02:42 Man Suspected Of Killing Children Captured 2 Siblings Killed, Mother And Daughter Injured --(Cincinnati.com)WARSAW, Ky. -- The man police believe killed two children early Friday morning has been captured. Marco Chapman, 30, was captured in Shrewsbury, W.Va. shortly after noon. Fri Aug 23 2002 12:48:55 Official: FBI providing full aid in hunt --(The Advocate)The head of the Louisiana FBI office said Thursday that his agency will provide "whatever it takes, however long it takes" to catch the serial killer who has slain at least three Baton Rouge women. Fri Aug 23 2002 12:44:41 New law requires DNA samples from all felons --(Sun Times)A broad new rule under which all convicted felons in Illinois must submit DNA samples gives police a powerful weapon to combat crime and solve cases, Republican attorney general nominee Joseph Birkett said Thursday as the measure became law. Fri Aug 23 2002 12:27:50 Carr: More Charges Possible --(Sky News)Maxine Carr could face further charges in connection with the murder of Holly Wells and Jessica Chapman. The girls' former classroom assistant is charged with attempting to pervert the course of justice but an inquest into the deaths heard "further serious charges" could not be ruled out. Fri Aug 23 2002 12:23:42 SERIAL RAPE SUSPECT ON THE LOOSE --(KFMB)San Diego police have issued an arrest warrant for a suspected serial rapist accused of attacking women in the Banker's Hill area. When arrested, 35-year old James Allen Selby will be charged with four counts of rape, one count of sodomy, four counts of burglary, and four other felony charges. Selby was once arrested on similar charges, but acquitted and released. Fri Aug 23 2002 11:25:04 Police find missing child --(Sun-Sentinel)Police have found a 4-year-old Hollywood boy, missing from Florida's child welfare system for more than two years and considered in danger, living in a Georgia foster home. Using information uncovered by the South Florida Sun-Sentinel, Hollywood detectives found Keylan Golden on Thursday after tracking down his parents, both in jail in Atlanta on prostitution-related charges. Fri Aug 23 2002 11:16:34 Children may have been abducted --(BBC News)Callum and Heather were playing outside their home Detectives are investigating the possible abduction of two children from outside their home in Portsmouth. Callum and Heather Porterfield aged 8 and 4, were playing in Havelock Road in Southsea when they disappeared. A neighbour heard a car in the road shortly before the children went missing. The children's parents are separated and the police are trying to discover whether their father may have taken them. Fri Aug 23 2002 11:05:14 Girls' bodies 'dumped in ditch' --(BBC)The girls did not die where the bodies were found Schoolgirls Holly Wells and Jessica Chapman did not die where their "severely decomposed" bodies were found, an inquest has been told. The 10-year-olds were killed then taken to the RAF base in Lakenheath in Suffolk where their bodies were found in a ditch last Saturday, the inquest at Shire Hall in Cambridge was told. Fri Aug 23 2002 10:44:41 Ogden Man Pleads Guilty to Shaking Death of Son --(Salt Lake Trib.)An Ogden man pleaded guilty Thursday to first-degree felony murder for killing his 5-month-old son last year. John Lindsay Austin, 36, had been charged with aggravated murder in connection with the Feb. 10, 2001, death of Isaac Austin. But in a deal with prosecutors, Austin pleaded to the lesser charge and will be spared a possible death sentence. Fri Aug 23 2002 10:36:07 Abuse crisis in Australian church deepens --(The Star.com)SYDNEY: The child sex abuse crisis in Australia’s Catholic Church deepened yesterday as newspapers reported three more boys had claimed they were assaulted at church-run summer camps held in the 1960s. The allegations follow claims that Australia’s most senior clergyman, this city’s Archbishop George Pell, had molested a 12-year-old boy at one of the camps 41 years ago. Fri Aug 23 2002 10:32:06 Archdiocese lists names of abusive priests --(Washington Times)BALTIMORE (AP) — The Catholic Archdiocese of Baltimore released the names of six suspended and former priests accused of abusing minors while seminary students in the 1970s and 1980s. Fri Aug 23 2002 10:28:46 Retired San Diego monsignor admits abuse --(Detnews.com)SAN DIEGO -- The Roman Catholic bishop of San Diego appealed Friday for any victims to come forward if they were abused by a retired monsignor who has allegedly admitted molesting three boys. Fri Aug 23 2002 10:24:05 Child injuries bring charges for couple --(News OK.com)The Oklahoman NORMAN -- A Norman man and woman accused of abandoning their injured 3-month-old daughter in June have been arrested in Irving, Texas. Fri Aug 23 2002 10:19:10  Doctors Hopeful For Girl --(Salt Lake Trib)Following nine hours of delicate surgery to salvage facial bones shattered by an attacker with a hammer, an 11-year-old girl lay in a hospital bed and gave her father a gentle reassurance. Fri Aug 23 2002 09:57:42 Couple indicted for ignoring son's heroin use --(SDUT)TRENTON, N.J. – A couple showed "conscious disregard" for their 18-year-old son by ignoring the heroin use that killed him, a grand jury said in a manslaughter indictment that legal experts say raises questions about parental liability. Fri Aug 23 2002 09:53:24 Prosecutor calls the defense of Yosemite killer 'loopy' --(Union Tribune)SAN JOSE – The defense of Yosemite killer Cary Stayner was "loopy" and nothing more than a smokescreen to confuse jurors, a prosecutor told the panel as closing arguments wrapped up yesterday. Prosecutor George Williamson said there was overwhelming evidence to convict Stayner of first-degree murder and six special circumstances that could trigger the death penalty. Fri Aug 23 2002 09:44:04 Court To Review Evidence Of Westerfield's Past Deeds Friday Hearing Deals With Evidence In Penalty Phase --(NBC San Diego)SAN DIEGO -- The first step in the process of deciding whether David Westerfield will be put to death begins this morning with a closed-door hearing in San Diego. Fri Aug 23 2002 09:39:06 Alleged Prince Poison Plotter In Court --(Sky News)A woman accused of plotting to poison Prince William has been refused bail by a court in the United States after a magistrate described her as "dangerous". Fri Aug 23 2002 09:33:09  Girls 'Did Not Die In Wood' --(Sky News)Murdered schoolgirls Holly Wells and Jessica Chapman were almost certainly not killed at the spot their bodies were found. Fri Aug 23 2002 09:21:44  California Supreme Court questions bail ruling in Blake case --(Nando)LOS ANGELES (August 22, 2002 11:38 p.m. EDT) - Robert Blake's campaign to be freed on bail has drawn the attention of the California Supreme Court, which asked prosecutors this week to quickly outline why the actor should not be released. Fri Aug 23 2002 09:14:55 Police Search for Rapist --(ABC)LOS ANGELES — A chubby rapist linked to attacks on five girls is on the loose in southeast Los Angeles County, authorities said Thursday. Fri Aug 23 2002 09:07:41 Teen Faces First-Degree Murder If Mother Taken Off Life Support 17-Year-Old Admits To Shooting Mother In Head --(WRAL.com)STEDMAN, N.C. -- A Cumberland County teenager is charged with shooting his mother in the head, leaving her on life support. A decision to pull the plug would mean charging the teen with first-degree murder. Fri Aug 23 2002 08:27:00 Girls: Inquest Set To Open --(Sky News)An inquest will be formally opened and adjourned today into the deaths of murdered schoolgirls Holly Wells and Jessica Chapman.-The bodies of the 10-year-olds from Soham, Cambridgeshire, were discovered in an isolated spot near Lakenheath, Suffolk, last Saturday,nearly two weeks after they had gone missing. Fri Aug 23 2002 08:22:16 Huntley's House Facing Demolition --(Sky News)The house where the man accused of murdering schoolgirls Holly Wells and Jessica Chapman lived could be demolished once legal proceedings are over. Fri Aug 23 2002 08:11:05  The YOSEMITE MURDERS San Jose, California Jury deliberates murder case for two hours before adjourning for weekend -- (al.com) In his rebuttal of the defense's closing arguments on Thursday, prosecutor George Williamson said there was overwhelming evidence to convict Cary Stayner of first-degree murder and six special circumstances that could trigger the death penalty. Fri Aug 23 2002 08:09:05  Minneapolis, Minnesota Neighbors erupt after boy hit by ricochet police bullet aimed at charging dog -- (al.com) The officer was shooting at a pit bull dog that had been turned loose on police who were trying to serve a search warrant on a house suspected of narcotics activity. But the bullet hit concrete and ricocheted into the arm of the boy who wasn't in the line of fire, a police spokeswoman said. Fri Aug 23 2002 08:07:03  The JONBENET RAMSEY Case Boulder, Colorado Ramsey evidence is explained -- (Rocky Mountain News) Investigators have answered two vexing questions in the JonBenet Ramsey case that have long helped support the theory that an intruder killed her, according to sources close to the case. Thur Aug 22 2002 21:55:44  Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada B.C. man accused of killing child spun web of lies, Crown prosecutor says -- (recorder) An accused child killer who tearfully asked for forgiveness after confessing to the crime wouldn't have done so if he didn't commit the murder, says the Crown. Shane Ertmoed, who is charged with the first-degree murder of 10-year-old Heather Thomas, confessed during a four-hour police interrogation but now says he made a false confession under pressure. Thur Aug 22 2002 21:51:17  Fort Wayne, Indiana Coroner confirms body is missing 17-year-old girl -- (MyInKy) Allen County Coroner E. Jon Brandenberger used dental records to confirm the identity of Cheri Sue Hartman, whose body was discovered Tuesday night. A neighbor had reported seeing Hartman being abducted outside her house a night earlier. Thur Aug 22 2002 21:48:44  Sacramento, California Father is accused of murdering his son, 12 -- (SacBee) A 12-year-old boy was tortured and beaten to death, and his father was arrested Wednesday on suspicion of murder, Sacramento County sheriff's officials said. Andrew Cejas, 34, was arrested while working on a sheriff's work detail for violating a restriction against him, Undersheriff John McGinness said. Thur Aug 22 2002 20:44:06  West Boca church aide jailed in teen sex abuse case -- (Sun-Sential)WEST BOCA · A volunteer at Victory Christian Center who befriended a teenager and acted as his mentor was arrested Tuesday on sexual molestation charges, according to the Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office. Thur Aug 22 2002 20:16:13  New Haven, Connecticut Man arrested on weapon charges in 9-year old's death -- (Boston.com) Police arrested a city man Thursday in connection with the accidental shooting death of 9-year old Edgar Ayala. William Witherspoon, 26, was charged with criminal possession of a firearm, negligent storage of a firearm and risk of injury to a minor. Thur Aug 22 2002 20:11:43  New York Police: TV host's son tried to snatch woman's purse -- (Boston.com) The 23-year-old son of television host Bryant Gumbel was arrested in Manhattan early Thursday morning and charged with attempting to steal a woman's purse, police said. Thur Aug 22 2002 20:04:10 Army Base Killings Linked To Drug? --(CBS News)The Pentagon is considering sending a medical team to see whether there are any links between a series of domestic killings at Fort Bragg and an anti-malaria drug taken by soldiers. |
