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Thur Sept 12 2002 08:25:51  Yosemite Park Murders San Jose,CA. Stayner defense argues his insanity for hours --(FresnoBee) In Cary Stayner's ravaged mind, at the Cedar Lodge in February 1999, the ball was rolling -- the job had to be done. Wed Sept 11 2002 21:35:24  The BATON ROUGE SERIAL KILLINGS Louisiana City police to go door-to-door in neighborhoods of 2 victims -- (The Advocate) The Baton Rouge Area Homicide Task Force plans to canvas two murder victims' neighborhoods Thursday. Wed Sept 11 2002 19:27:02 Los Angeles, California Court upholds Crips founder death sentence --(KABC) A federal appeals court has upheld the death sentence of former Los Angeles street gang co-founder Stanley "Tookie" Williams for four 1979 murders. Wed Sept 11 2002 19:20:25  Delray Beach, Florida Priest accused of soliciting sex from agent posing as teen --(Sun-Sentinel) Already in turmoil from a stream of sex scandals, the Diocese of Palm Beach found new reason for anguish on Tuesday when police here accused a local priest of soliciting sex from an online chat buddy he thought was 14 years old. Wed Sept 11 2002 19:02:59  The ASHLEY POND & MIRANDA GADDIS cases Weaver evidence becomes a worry -- (PortlandTribune) The case against Ward Weaver III in the deaths of Ashley Pond and Miranda Gaddis may not be as clear-cut as it appeared after the remains of the two girls were found on his rented property last month. Wed Sept 11 2002 18:57:29  Gresham girl attacked in bedroom --(KGW) A young girl was attacked in her bedroom early Wednesday morning, the second night-time attack of a child in Gresham in as many months. Wed Sept 11 2002 18:49:13  San Diego, California Baby sitter pleads guilty to molestation charges, man was employee at Poway Community Pool --(TheSanDiegoChannel) A former Poway city employee pleaded guilty Wednesday to molesting a young boy and attempting to molest two others he was hired to baby-sit. Wed Sept 11 2002 18:43:36 Vista, California San Marcos man pleads innocent of burglary, child molestation -- (SD Tribune) A 22-year-old man accused of burglarizing a home and sexually assaulting a 7-year-old girl while she slept was arraigned in court yesterday Wed Sept 11 2002 18:36:16 The WESTERFIELD Trial San Diego,CA. Deliberations to resume Monday -- (SignonSanDiego) Deliberations in the penalty phase of the David Westerfield kidnap-murder trial are scheduled to resume Monday morning after a delay caused by one juror's illness. Wed Sept 11 2002 18:27:11  CAYUCOS Cayucos children missing since '96 found in Colorado -- (SanLuisObispo) Nearly six years after their mother allegedly abducted them from Cayucos, two children were found safe Monday night in Colorado. Wed Sept 11 2002 18:20:02 YOSEMITE PARK Murder case San Jose, California Sanity phase winding down in Stayner trial -- (Fresno Bee) Defense lawyer Marcia Morrissey embarked on a careful review of Cary Stayner's mental disorders and genetics as closing arguments began this morning in the sanity phase of Stayner's triple-murder trial. Wed Sept 11 2002 15:29:08  Rome, Italy Italian police hunt for gay serial killer -- (The Chicago Sun-Times) A man who was paid by singers to applaud their performances at Rome's main opera house has been murdered, rekindling fears that a gay serial killer is targeting cultured Italians. Wed Sept 11 2002 15:18:33  Los Angeles, California Rapper's kin offer alibi for death -- (The Davis Enterprise) The family of rapper Notorious B.I.G. has released documents and an audiotape that they say prove he was in a New York recording studio the night rival Tupac Shakur was shot in Las Vegas. Wed Sept 11 2002 11:21:19  The BEARD case Pontiac, Michigan Man charged in disabled son's death -- (abc NEWS) A murder charge was filed against a man whose disabled son's decomposing body was found in the apartment they shared, a prosecutor said Wednesday. Wed Sept 11 2002 09:20:16  The ALEXIS PATTERSON case Milwaukee, Wisconsin "Probably not alive" -- (CH3000) Milwaukee Police Chief Arthur Jones said 7-year-old girl who disappeared from her Milwaukee neighborhood more than four months ago may never be found alive. Wed Sept 11 2002 08:57:40  The ELIZABETH SMART case Salt Lake City, Utah Ed Smart emphasizes importance of security -- (Deseret News) While praising homeland security, Smart again pushed for passage of a national Amber Alert system and encouraged citizens to support the bill by writing to their congressional representatives. Wed Sept 11 2002 07:48:47 The YOSEMITE PARK MURDERS San Jose, California Stayner calls killing of 3 Yosemite tourists 'a job' -- (FresnoBee) Throughout the two-day interview, the convicted killer shared dark and ugly thoughts with the forensic psychiatrist. Wed Sept 11 2002 07:39:35 The BAKLEY-BLAKE case Los Angeles, California Final brief filed in Blake bail issue -- (ABC) Robert Blake's appellate lawyers have filed their final brief with the California Supreme Court, urging that the actor be granted a bail hearing. Tues Sept 10 2002 20:49:59 Delray Beach, California Police bust Delray priest on child-porn charge at beach rendezvous --(Sun-Sentinel)A 43-year-old Catholic priest was arrested after he arrived at the beach for a sexual rendezvous with a 14-year-old boy, police said Tuesday. Tues Sept 10 2002 20:15:47  Los Angeles, California Angels pitcher under investigation in alleged sexual assault -- (ABC) The Angels say Anaheim police are investigating pitcher Jarrod Washburn in an alleged sexual assault of a 16-year-old girl. Tues Sept 10 2002 18:20:40  San Diego, California 'American Beauty' murder suit resumes --(NBCSanDiego) A former San Diego toxicologist accused of fatally poisoning her husband and covering him with rose petals to emulate a scene from a movie can face civil proceedings despite her earlier claim of bankruptcy, a Los Angeles judge ruled. Tues Sept 10 2002 17:24:01 Vancouver, Washington Woman faces refiled murder charges in Brush Prairie bludgeoning death -- (OregonLive) Murder charges were refiled Monday in Clark County Superior Court against a 23-year-old woman in the January bludgeoning death of her mother-in-law. Tues Sept 10 2002 17:13:52 The HOLLY WELLS & JESSICA CHAPMAN case Soham, England Huntley faces third charge -- (SkyNews) The 28-year-old has been charged with a third offence of conspiring to pervert the course of justice. Tues Sept 10 2002 16:49:46  2 Surenos are charged with attempted murder -- (Merced Sun Star)Two 17-year-old members of the Sureno street gang were arrested by Livingston police officers in Winton Monday and charged with attempted murder. Tues Sept 10 2002 16:43:33 San Jose, California Stayner trial's closing arguments set for Wednesday -- (Fresno Bee)Forensic psychiatrist Park Dietz concluded his testimony this morning in the sanity phase of Cary Stayner's triple-murder trial. Tues Sept 10 2002 14:26:16  England Police link attack to serial rapist -- (BBC) Detectives are treating the rape of a 13-year-old girl in Woking as the fifth attack of a violent serial rapist. Tues Sept 10 2002 14:09:44  The KING case Pensacola, Florida Lawyer seeks retrial for brother convicted of killing dad -- (CNN) Saying the trial of his client was "fundamentally flawed," the attorney for one of two teenage boys convicted of fatally beating their father with a baseball bat said he will seek a retrial in the sensational and legally complex case. Tues Sept 10 2002 13:44:47  The DANIELLE VAN DAM case San Diego, California Deliberations suspended in Westerfield case -- (CNN) Tuesday, after juror No. 8 was taken to a hospital by her husband, Judge William Mudd sent the 11 remaining jurors home. Tues Sept 10 2002 09:40:20 The ASHLEY POND & MIRANDA GADDIS cases Oregon City, Oregon Francis Weaver asked to take polygraph test -- (KGW) It appears authorities now want more information about what he knew and when. Weaver's former rental home demolished -- (KATU) The house was torn down to its foundation. Weaver evidence becomes a worry -- (Portland Tribune) Unless investigators have substantial, undisclosed evidence, the case may be clouded by the fact that the property remained unsecured during a 10-day period before Miranda’s remains were found in a shed on the property and while Weaver was in jail. Tues Sept 10 2002 08:46:39  Teens in custody for kidnap hoax -- (TheSanDiegoChannel)Police in Miami are now saying that the alleged kidnapping of three teenage girls at gunpoint was a hoax. Right now, two girls and a male are in custody for allegedly staging a carjacking and kidnapping. Tues Sept 10 2002 08:45:47 The YOSEMITE PARK MURDERS California Stayner lawyer challenges expert -- (Fresno Bee) As a boy, Cary Stayner had thoughts of trapping a young girl in a bunker. He later tied up girls in a "dead man's knot," also innocently explained as a rodeo game. So are those the roots of sexual sadism? Better yet, was the adult Stayner legally insane in 1999 when he killed three tourists in a sexually charged crime? Tues Sept 10 2002 08:29:38 The HOLLY WELLS & JESSICA CHAPMAN case Soham, England. Angry scenes at Huntley hearing -- (BBC)As the man charged with murdering two Cambridgeshire girls makes his first appearance in court on Tuesday, a small knot of onlookers vent their anger outside. Huntley sent back to hospital -- (BBC)The man charged with the murders of schoolgirls Holly Wells and Jessica Chapman has been remanded to Rampton high security hospital where he will undergo more tests. Tues Sept 10 2002 08:21:40 Former Oregonian captured after 'Most Wanted' appearance --(KGW) A former Salem resident wanted on several sex-related charges was arrested this weekend in Georgia after his case was featured on "America's Most Wanted." Tues Sept 10 2002 07:51:50  Miami, Florida Three girls reportedly abducted during Virginia Key carjacking --(SunSentinel) Miami police were looking for three girls reportedly abducted in a carjacking Monday night near Key Biscayne. Mon Sept 9 2002 20:53:55  The BATON ROUGE SERIAL KILLINGS Louisiana Police feel serial killer took several items from his victims -- (WAFB) New information was released today by the Baton Rouge Police and FBI task force in the investigation of the Baton Rouge serial killings. At the 2pm briefing Corporal Mary Ann Godawa with the Baton Rouge Police Department showcased several personal items similar to those owned by the known victims of the serial killer. Police search for items owned by victims of the serial killer -- (Nola) Police are looking for two purses, two rings, a key, a phone and a driver's license in their hunt for the Baton Rouge serial killer, items once owned by the murderer's three victims that still are unaccounted for. Mon Sept 9 2002 20:43:21  The MARTHA MOXLEY case Norwalk, Connecticut Skakel attorneys appeal bail denial -- (abc NEWS) Lawyers for Kennedy cousin Michael Skakel on Monday appealed a decision denying him bail while he challenges his conviction for the 1975 slaying of a teenage neighbor. Mon Sept 9 2002 20:29:56  The DANIELLE VAN DAM case San Diego, California Westerfield jury ends fourth day without vedict -- (Fox News) The panel went home early after two jurors said they were ill. Mon Sept 9 2002 19:34:55 San Diego, Callifornia Man allegedly slashes ex-girlfriend with box cutter -- (TheSanDiegoChannel) A man allegedly broke into his ex-girlfriend's apartment Monday, tried to rape her and then slashed her with a box cutter before fleeing naked into the street and being arrested, a San Diego police lieutenant said. Mon Sept 9 2002 19:28:07  Carlsbad, California No trace of Carlsbad man, 22, missing five days -- (SignOnSanDiego) Alex Ryan Zingaro, 22, called his new employer Wednesday, saying he would be late for work because he wanted to stop by California State University San Marcos to make some arrangements for a class. Mon Sept 9 2002 19:09:07 Miami, Florida Man jailed in stabbing deaths of pregnant Grove woman, son -- (Sun-Sentinel) A 27-year-old man has been charged with the murder of a pregnant mother and her toddler son at their Coconut Grove home last week. Mon Sept 9 2002 18:23:06 La Jolla, California Victims of La Jolla family murder-suicide identified -- (NBC SanDiego) Authorities released the names Monday of a La Jolla family who died in a double murder and suicide in their home last week. Mon Sept 9 2002 18:10:47  Calgary, Alberta, Canada Mom pleads guilty to manslaughter -- (abc NEWS) A woman who left her two young children to starve in an empty apartment while she partied with her boyfriend was sentenced Monday to eight years in prison. Mon Sept 9 2002 16:59:47  Bloomington, Indiana Behrman investigators to drain creek -- (The Indianapolis Star) Investigators plan to drain portions of a southern Monroe County creek as they continue their search for missing Indiana University student Jill Behrman. Two temporary dams to be built to aid in Behrman search -- (The Herald-Times) Construction began today on two temporary dams on the North Fork of Salt Creek. The purpose of these dams is to ensure that the continuing search for Jill Behrman is as exhaustive and as complete as possible. Mon Sept 9 2002 16:52:14 Alleged gunman charged -- (NEWS.com.au) Last night, police charged Mr Page, who will appear in court today, on 14 counts, including deprivation of liberty, aggravated assault, armed robbery and making a threat to kill. Mon Sept 9 2002 16:46:09  North Bay Shore, New York Housesitter beaten to death -- (Newsday) Cops say vacationer’s daughter admits killing her during row. Mon Sept 9 2002 14:43:06  Seattle, Washington Lawyer banned for sex incident -- (abc NEWS) Defense attorney Theresa Olson, a fiery advocate who sometimes cries openly when she loses a case, was visiting a murder-defendant client behind bars when jail guards looking through a window reported seeing them having sex. Mon Sept 9 2002 14:36:26  The AILEEN WUORNOS case Tallahassee, Florida Female serial killer set for execution -- (CNN) Gov. Jeb Bush signed a death warrant Thursday for Aileen Wuornos, a prostitute who killed six men along Florida highways and was one of the nation's first known female serial killers. Her execution was set for October 9. |
