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Wed Sept 18 2002 16:48:50  Rome, Italy Mobster in solitary confinement to become father -- (Reuters) A Sicilian Mafia man who has been behind bars in a strict isolation regime for a decade has announced he will soon be a proud "papa." Wed Sept 18 2002 16:39:04  New Orleans, Louisiana Rap star Juvenile booked in alleged beating and robbery of his barber -- (Court TV) Terius Gray, better known as rap star Juvenile, surrendered to police to face robbery and battery charges. Wed Sept 18 2002 12:18:26  The DANIELLE VAN DAM case San Diego, California Police were on to killer quickly -- (SD Union-Tribune) Investigators say first few days key to cracking case. Questions linger in San Diego after Van Dam case -- (Reuters) The San Diego jurors who decided that David Westerfield should die for murdering 7-year-old Danielle van Dam spent days trying to understand what made him kill. Wed Sept 18 2002 11:38:32  The HOLLY MADDUX case Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Judge: No immunity for Einhorn's wife -- (abc NEWS) A judge in the murder trial of hippie guru Ira Einhorn ruled that Einhorn's wife will not be allowed to testify via satellite from her home in France, and he refused to guarantee her immunity if she travels to the United States to testify in person. Wed Sept 18 2002 11:18:37  Vincennes, Indiana Georgia woman confesses to 1975 Indiana murder -- (CNN) For 27 years, Ella Mae Dicks lived with a secret. For 27 years, Kenneth Shaner lived with the whispers. When Dicks finally confessed her secret, she gave Shaner hope that the residents of this southwest Indiana farming community of 18,700 would finally stop believing he was a murderer. Wed Sept 18 2002 09:41:58  Orum, Utah Couple defend selves in girl's death -- (abc NEWS) A couple charged with killing their adopted daughter by forcing her to drink large amounts of water said Wednesday they were treating her "severe problems of sneaking and lying" with rules to promote family bonding. Wed Sept 18 2002 09:17:40  The BLAGG case Grand Junction, Colorado DA throws book at Blagg -- (GS Sentinel) The Mesa County District Attorney's Office has filed additional charges against suspected murderer Michael Blagg, accusing him of stealing from his home insurance company and his former employer and crimes related to the shooting death of his wife. Wed Sept 18 2002 08:55:53 The YOSEMITE PARK MURDER case San Jose, California Stayner jury to stay for penalty -- (Fresno Bee) The jury that decided Cary Stayner's guilt and sanity will be allowed to consider the death penalty as it weighs his punishment for the three murders. Wed Sept 18 2002 08:50:24 VANCOUVER's MISSING WOMEN Port Coquitlam, British Columbia, Canada Another woman's DNA found at pig farm -- (Canada.com) The DNA of another of the more than 50 women who have vanished from the city's gritty downtown eastside has been found at a Vancouver-area pig farm that is the focus of a massive police search, BC-CTV news reported Tuesday. Wed Sept 18 2002 08:46:02 The MARTHA MOXLEY case Hartford, Connecticut Skakel's lawyers appeal murder conviction (FoxNews) Lawyers for Kennedy cousin Michael Skakel appealed his murder conviction Tuesday, citing more than two dozen grounds to overturn the verdict. Wed Sept 18 2002 00:40:23  The GOTTI family New York Court says Gotti can be kept in solitary -- (abc NEWS) A federal appeals court ruled Tuesday that reputed mob boss Peter Gotti can remain in solitary confinement until it decides whether a judge can force a warden to put him in the general prison population. Tues Sept 17 2002 23:43:45  Ohio Boxing legend's daughter in trouble with the law -- (KABC) 26 year old Hana Ali is facing shoplifting charges, stemming from an incident at a "Linens and Things" store. Tues Sept 17 2002 21:34:31  Tacoma, Washington Closing arguments heard in Yates' trial -- (Seattle Times) Serial killer Robert Lee Yates Jr. sought out the vulnerable and killed them in cold blood, a prosecutor told the jury today in Yates’ murder trial. Tues Sept 17 2002 19:57:35  The DANIELLE VAN DAM case San Diego, California Barbara Easton - Mystery Woman -- (KFMB) "Forward." "Sexually aggressive." "Pretty loaded." "Intoxicated." "Toasted." "Nice." "Touchy-feely." "Grabby." "Really loose with the guys." "Kind of cute." "Fun chick." These are just a few of the descriptions of Barbara Easton made in open court during the trial of convicted murderer David Westerfield. Tues Sept 17 2002 18:56:25  THOUSAND OAKS,CA. Coach Arrest Part of FBI Porn Investigation --(KABC) A high school diving coach was arrested as part of a federal investigation into an Internet child pornography ring that met online and swapped explicit images. Tues Sept 17 2002 13:55:58  The JENNIFER SHORT case Bassett, Virginia Search for Jennifer taxed rescue team's equipment -- (Martinsville Bulletin) Nine-year-old Jennifer Short has been missing since Aug. 15, when her parents were found slain in their Oak Level home. Since then, Old Dominion members have conducted several searches for the child and suspects in her parents' deaths. Tues Sept 17 2002 12:40:48  The DELE case Papeete, Tahiti Dele's boat searched in murder investigation -- (Tacoma Tribune) Investigators wearing masks searched the boat of former NBA player Bison Dele after authorities on this South Pacific island opened a murder investigation into his disappearance. Where are Bison Dele and Serena Karlan? -- Website started bu Dele's mother, with information and pictures. Tues Sept 17 2002 11:42:52  Provo, Utah A girl, 4, died of water intoxiation used as punishment-- (Salt Lake Tribune) In a punishment gone wrong, Springville police say, the parents of Cassandra Killpack forced the 4-year-old to drink water until she died. Tues Sept 17 2002 09:32:08  The DANIELLE VAN DAM case San Diego, California Plea deal 'minutes away' when body found -- (SD Union-Tribune) Minutes before Danielle van Dam's remains were found Feb. 27, David Westerfield's lawyers were brokering a deal with prosecutors: He would tell police where he dumped the 7-year-old girl's body; they would not seek the death penalty. Van Dams grateful for death ruling -- (abc NEWS) The parents of slain 7-year-old Danielle van Dam on Tuesday extended their gratitude to the jury that recommended death for the neighbor convicted in her murder. Tues Sept 17 2002 09:23:03 Gresham, Oregon Reward offered in Gresham child rape, assault -- (Koin.com) Police are offering a $2,500 reward in the rape of an 8-year-old girl and the assault of a 7-year-old girl. Tues Sept 17 2002 08:23:36 Bakersfield, California Assistant District Attorney found stabbed to death in California --(Fox News)A veteran Kern County assistant district attorney who prosecuted murder cases as well as public officials was found stabbed to death inside his garage, authorities said Monday. Tues Sept 17 2002 08:20:47  The KRISTEN JACKSON case case Wooster, Ohio Remains found in swamp those of girl who disappeared from fair --(Fox News)The severed head and limbs found during the weekend in a swampy area are those of a 14-year-old girl who disappeared from the county fair, the sheriff confirmed Monday. Tues Sept 17 2002 07:55:11  The HOLLY WELLS & JESSICA CHAPMAN case case Soham, England Police extend Soham inquiry --(BBC)West Midlands Police will investigate claims that Cambridgeshire Police were told of suspicions about two of their officers before they became involved in the inquiry into the deaths of Holly Wells and Jessica Chapman. Porn Charge Cops Given Bail --(SkyNews)Two police officers involved in the Soham murder investigation have been granted bail as they face child pornography charges. Mon Sept 16 2002 22:00:59 Port Richey, Florida Woman is lured to mall, abducted -- (Orlando Sentinel) A woman was recovering Sunday after being lured to a mall and abducted, struck on the face with a hammer, injected with a substance she was told was heroin, then abandoned on a roadway, police said. Mon Sept 16 2002 17:21:51  The SAMANTHA RUNNION case Santa Ana, California Orange County judge rejects cameras in Runnion murder hearings -- (Orange County Register) A judge Monday rejected news media arguments that cameras and audio recording equipment be allowed in court for pretrial hearings for the man accused of kidnapping and killing 5-year-old Samantha Runnion. Mon Sept 16 2002 15:33:01  The YOSEMITE PARK case San Jose, California Stayner found sane -- (Fresno Bee) The jury that convicted Cary Stayner of murdering three Yosemite National Park tourists found him legally sane, making him eligible for the death penalty. Mon Sept 16 2002 15:22:58  San Diego, California Jury deadlocked in Westerfield case -- (abc NEWS) A jury said Monday it was deadlocked on whether David Westerfield should get the death penalty or life in prison for kidnapping and killing his 7-year-old neighbor, Danielle van Dam. Westerfield gets death penalty -- (MSNBC) After at first saying it was deadlocked, a San Diego jury sentenced David Westerfield to death for kidnapping and killing 7-year-old neighbor Danielle van Dam, who was the first in a string of young girls to disappear around the country. Mon Sept 16 2002 11:29:56  The JENNIFER SHORT case Bassett, Virginia Short vigil promotes hope -- (Martinsville Bulletin) One month after Jennifer Short disappeared and her parents were slain, more than 100 people braved the rainy remnants of a tropical storm Sunday to show their support at a candlelight vigil across the street from the family's home. Mon Sept 16 2002 11:01:36  Papeete, Tahiti FBI hunts former NBA star -- (news.com.au) A team of FBI agents was in Tahiti to look into the mysterious disappearance of a former NBA basketball player, his girlfriend and the French captain of their Australian-bought sailboat. Mystery in paradise -- (abc NEWS) Bison Dele, 33, who was known as Brian Williams during his basketball career, and his girlfriend Serena Karlan, 30, were last heard from in July. Mon Sept 16 2002 10:27:19  Bloomington, Indiana Possible eidence found in Behrman case -- (The Indy Channel) Investigators believe they've found evidence that may help them locate missing IU student Jill Behrman. Creek drained, search for body to begin -- (The Herald-Times) The FBI agent heading the 27-month investigation, Gary Dunn, said again Sunday that in the past couple of days, evidence directly linked to Jill has been recovered. Mon Sept 16 2002 10:05:13  Vancouver, Washington New details emerge in abuse case -- (The Oregonian) When detectives stopped Michael Aaron Wilson, he was carrying the key to locks on leather padlock restraints that a Seattle man was wearing when he told deputies two men had kidnapped, raped and abused him for eight days. Mon Sept 16 2002 09:59:42 The WESTERFIELD TRIAL San Diego, California Westerfield jury gets back to work --(NBCSanDiego)After a five-day break, the jury deciding the penalty for child killer David Westerfield returns to court this morning. Mon Sept 16 2002 09:33:45  The KRISTEN JACKSON case Wooster, Ohio Found body may be missing Ohio girl -- (abc NEWS) Severed limbs and a head found in a swampy area are believed to from a missing 14-year-old girl who disappeared from the local county fair, authorities said. Mon Sept 16 2002 09:02:27  The JAHI TURNER case San Diego, California Search for Jahi unsuccessful -- (KFMB) The man leading a new search for 2-year-old Jahi Turner said Sunday that he felt the child's stepfather was "acting deceptively." Mon Sept 16 2002 08:18:37  Bakersfield, California Body reportedly found at home of Kern County assistant D.A. --(Modbee) The Sheriff's department declined to release the name of the owner, but KUZZ-FM in Bakersfield identified him as Assistant District Attorney Stephen M. Tauzer. The Sheriff's department had scheduled a press conference for Monday morning. Mon Sept 16 2002 08:03:08  Taepico Castillo "Vanessa" San Diego, California Family, friends search for teenage girl --(KFMB)Taepico Castillo -- also called by the name "Vanessa" -- is described by authorities as a "chronic runaway." Castillo was supposed to meet a friend at Chula Vista Medical School around 3 p.m. Friday, according to Bill Garcia, a private investigator who was helping the family distribute flyers and information about the girl. Mon Sept 16 2002 07:57:20  The SLAVEMASTER case Topeka, Kansas Accused 'Slavemaster' killer's Kansas trial to begin -- (TheSanDiegoChannel) The first two bodies were found crammed inside yellow metal barrels in a field in rural Kansas. Days later, three more missing women were found dead in 55-gallon drums at a storage locker 30 miles away in Missouri. Mon Sept 16 2002 07:25:20 The HOLLY WELLS & JESSICA CHAPMAN case Soham, England Porn charge cops' bail bid --(SkyNews)Two police officers involved in the Soham murder investigation are due in court later to find out if they can be freed on bail after being held on child pornography charges. Soham officers in child porn bail bid --(BBC)Detective Constable Brian Stevens, 41, and PC Antony Goodridge, 34, were given conditional bail on Saturday. Sun Sept 15 2002 18:44:52  The JOSEPH JAMES ANDREWS case British Columbia, Canada Boy's disappearance 'spooky' --(Canada.com)The words all carry the same darkly ominous tone: "vanished, not a trace, spooky. Sun Sept 15 2002 16:10:56  The CATHERINE RIGSBY case Hudson, Florida Who killed Catherine? -- (The Tampa Tribune) David Rigsby of Kentucky has made dozens of trips to Florida in a quest to find out how his only daughter, Catherine, 26, died Aug. 20, 1999. The Pasco County Sheriff's Office has ruled Catherine's death a suicide. Sun Sept 15 2002 15:34:07  The SLAVEMASTER case Topeka, Kansas Kansas multiple murder trial set -- (abc NEWS) The first two bodies were found crammed inside yellow metal barrels in a field in rural Kansas. Days later, three more missing women were found dead in 55-gallon drums at a storage locker 30 miles away in Missouri. Sun Sept 15 2002 09:57:35 The JENNIFER SHORT case Bassett, Virginia Vigil, autograph sessions to raise money for Jennifer Short -- (WX11) Two events are planned for the coming week to raise money for the Jennifer Short reward funds. Sheriff to scale back Short probe -- (Martinsville Bulletin) "We've been scaling back some this weekend. By Monday, I'm not sure exactly where we'll be, but it will probably be scaled back by at least four to six investigators," said Henry County Sheriff H. Frank Cassell. Sun Sept 15 2002 09:49:37  The DANIELLE VAN DAM case San Diego, California Judge must end secret hearings, court decides -- (SD Union-Tribune) An appellate court ordered the judge in the David Westerfield trial yesterday to stop conducting secret hearings and release transcripts of more than 20 hearings held behind closed doors unless he can justify his actions. Sun Sept 15 2002 09:17:35 The HOLLY WELLS & JESSICA CHAPMAN case Soham, England Soham Cops' Bail Bid --(SkyNews) Two police officers involved in the investigation into the disappearance and murder of Jessica Chapman and Holly Wells are expected to appear in court on Monday to learn whether they can be granted bail on child pornography charges. |
