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Thur Oct 17 2002 08:00:01  The BELTWAY SNIPER case Washington, D.C. Video surveillance hasn't caught sniper -- (Fox News) Cameras catch red-light runners at intersections and grab images from light poles in mall parking lots and near gas station pumps. All those roaming eyes mean the getaway vehicle of the Washington-area sniper and probably the killer himself are on some tape, somewhere. Not enough info for sketch of sniper -- (abc NEWS) Police have witness accounts of one fatal shooting and even a description of a gun, but they aren't ready to put a face on the Washington-area sniper who has shot 11 people over the past two weeks. Thur Oct 17 2002 07:44:49  The DANIELLE JONES case England Danielle's father 'suspicious' of her uncle -- (BBC) The father of missing schoolgirl Danielle Jones has told a court of his "suspicions" about the man accused of murdering his daughter. Wed Oct 16 2002 10:47:23  The ZODIAC KILLER San Francisco, California New-found evidence may allow genetic profile of '60s killer -- (SF Chronicle) Working with DNA evidence, San Francisco homicide inspectors believe they have cleared the only person police ever named as a suspect in the Zodiac killings that terrorized the Bay Area three decades ago. Wed Oct 16 2002 09:37:07  The SHORT case Bassett, Virginia Bowman case weighed -- (News&Record) A Canadian court will decide Thursday whether to give U.S. officials "material" gathered by Canadian police on Garrison Storm Bowman, a Mayodan man who authorities here want to question about the Short family slayings. Wed Oct 16 2002 08:05:03  The AMERICAN BEAUTY Trial San Diego, California DA: Rossum's affair exposed by e-mails --(TheSanDiegoChannel) Deputy District Attorney Dan Goldstein said Kristin Rossum, 25, killed Gregory de Villers with the help of her Australia-born lover, Michael Robertson. Wed Oct 16 2002 07:50:41  Christopher Ibarra California Shaken baby: Father enters plea -- (ABCNews) A father pleads not guilty to charges of child abuse. He is accused of shaking his son so hard it left the infant in a coma. A separate hearing on whether to take the youngster off life support was delayed. Wed Oct 16 2002 07:37:36  Gloria Gaxiola Hacienda Heights, California Investigators search for teen's killer(s) -- (ABC News) New information today in the investigation of the murder of a teenage girl whose body was found in Hacienda Heights. Wed Oct 16 2002 02:19:07  The KYNANDE BENNETT case Conway, South Carolina Kynande Bennett investigation -- (WECT) Authorities say there is more evidence suggesting missing four-year-old Kynande Bennett was never seen at the Whiteville KMart the night Vartasha McCollough reported she disappeared. Wed Oct 16 2002 01:58:51  VANCOUVER's MISSING WOMEN Port Coquitlam, British Columbia, Canada Accused serial killer's lawyer quits case over defence funding -- (CP) Peter Ritchie said he will continue to represent the Port Coquitlam farmer in his effort to get funding from the Attorney General's Ministry. Tues Oct 15 2002 20:09:37 Maryann Measles LITCHFIELD, Conn. Eight warrants issued in gang rape and murder of Connecticut teen -- (ABC News) Authorities on Tuesday arrested seven people they say participated in the kidnapping, rape and murder of a 13-year-old girl five years ago. Another person was being sought in Texas, police said. Tues Oct 15 2002 18:22:41  The 'AMERICAN BEAUTY' case San Diego, California Ex-toxicologist on trial for murder -- (abc NEWS) A former toxicologist's addiction to methamphetamine and her torrid love affair with her boss led her to murder her husband, prosecutors said Tuesday in the first day of trial. Tues Oct 15 2002 16:35:22  The TIFFANY LONG case Raleigh, North Carolina Court allows teen's statements in Long bludgeoning death -- (News&Record) A second teen convicted of raping and bludgeoning a 10-year-old Burlington girl in 1998 had his conviction upheld by the state Court of Appeals on Tuesday despite arguments that he was too young and mentally incapable of agreeing to questioning. Tues Oct 15 2002 16:14:53 The HOLLY MADDUX case Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Einhorn made to read from his own diaries -- (Fox News) The former hippie guru read entries detailing a 1966 attack on a woman who was ending their relationship. After hitting that woman over the head with a bottle and choking her, Einhorn wrote, "Violence always marks the end of a relationship." Tues Oct 15 2002 15:15:59  The ELIZABETH SMART case Salt Lake City, Utah Henry Lee to review the Smart evidence -- (Deseret News) Forensic scientist has aided in many high-profile cases. Tues Oct 15 2002 10:21:44  The SHAWN HORNBECK case Richwoods, Missouri Resignation is building in search for boy -- (STL Today) Volunteers began heading for home and authorities said they were making little progress, as a sense of resignation began to grow Monday in the search for a missing 11-year-old boy in Washington County. Tues Oct 15 2002 10:09:11  The AMANDA "Milly" DOWLER case England Two men seen near Milly site -- (BBC) Surrey Police are appealing for witnesses who may have seen two men with a schoolgirl in a field near to where Amanda 'Milly' Dowler's remains were found. Tues Oct 15 2002 09:52:34  The BLAGG case Grand Junction, Colorado Hearing delayed for accused killer -- (News OK) A preliminary hearing is being delayed for a man accused in Colorado of killing his wife, Oklahoma native Jennifer Blagg. Tues Oct 15 2002 09:11:28  The SHORT case Bassett, Virginia Trip to Canada was productive, sheriff says -- (Roanoke Times) "He's not the total focus," Sheriff Frank Cassell said of Garry Storm Bowman, who is awaiting deportation from Canada. Nester: Candian trip was fruitful despite lack of Bowman interview -- (Martinsville Bulletin) Investigators who traveled to Canada last week said the trip was productive, despite bitterly cold temperatures and extreme weather conditions. Friends, family question accusations against Bowman -- (News & Record) At midafternoon on Friday, Aug. 16, Garrison Storm Bowman loaded up his green Ford Aerostar van and drove out of Rockingham County, headed for Canada's remote and rugged Northwest Territories. Tues Oct 15 2002 08:45:14  Cincinatti, Ohio 8 Ohio police officers face charges -- (ABC News) Police have filed internal charges against eight current and former officers stemming from the November 2000 death of a black man who died while in police custody. Tues Oct 15 2002 08:39:42  Denison, Iowa Bodies found in railroad car in Iowa -- (ABC News) Workers at a grain elevator were cracking open rail cars left in storage when they came across a grisly discovery: Eleven decomposing bodies. Mon Oct 14 2002 17:06:15  Las Vegas, Nevada Dying woman says husband shot her -- (CNN) A woman who was fatally wounded outside her church told people who went to her aid that she had been shot by her husband. He was later found dead in an apparent suicide. Mon Oct 14 2002 16:49:10 Salt Lake City, Utah Utah woman charged with abetting bigamy and illegal sex -- (Fox News) For apparently the first time in more than 100 years, Utah prosecutors are going after a woman on polygamy-related charges. Mon Oct 14 2002 15:27:43  The HOLLY WELLS & JESSICA CHAPMAN case Soham, England Carr refused bail -- (BBC) Maxine Carr, the woman charged in connection with the killings of schoolgirls Jessica Chapman and Holly Wells, has had her application for bail refused. Mon Oct 14 2002 15:20:00  Heather Michell Kish Detroit, Michigan 2 men are sought in slaying of teen girl -- (Detroit Free Press) State Police said Sunday they are seeking two men -- a father and son -- in connection with the death of a 15-year-old girl whose decomposing body was found this month in a Downriver state game area. Mon Oct 14 2002 15:09:01  The DEVYN MURPHY case Wareham, Mass. Teen fatally stabbed in Wareham -- (Boston.com) Devyn Murphy, of Wareham's Onset section, was stabbed once in the stomach at about 1:30 a.m. Sunday. He died less than five hours later. Mon Oct 14 2002 14:51:43  Denver, Colorado Beaten infant dies --(The Daily Times) The Lafayette infant allegedly beaten by his parents was taken off life support Saturday night, hospital officials confirmed Sunday. Mon Oct 14 2002 13:48:46 The HOLLY MADDUX case Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Einhorn testifies in own murder trial, says girlfriend left him several times -- (Fox News) Ira Einhorn, the guru turned fugitive on trial for allegedly killing his girlfriend in 1977, took the witness stand Monday, testifying that she left him several times during their relationship, often for long periods. Mon Oct 14 2002 10:01:20 San Luis Obispo, California Police search for missing Cal Poly student -- (SanLuisObispo.com) One of McDonagh's ATM cards was used in the San Luis Obispo area Saturday morning and in Oakland early Sunday morning. Lt. Jim English of the San Luis Obispo Police Department said investigators are not sure who was using the ATM cards. The department is working with bank security officials to retrieve the videos of those transactions. Sun Oct 13 2002 20:19:59 Los Angeles, California Killer's car may have dragged teen for miles -- (CNN) A 17-year-old girl whose body was discovered on a neighborhood street east of Los Angeles was murdered at a nearby lover's lane and her body dragged five miles (eight km), possibly by her killer's vehicle, police said Sunday. Sun Oct 13 2002 16:46:40  THE HOLLY MADDUX case Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Former hippie guru Ira Einhorn to take the stand in his murder trial -- (FOX News) Even Ira Einhorn laughed at the rambling testimony of a defense witness who generated giggles at his murder trial. Now, his lawyer says, it's up to the former hippie guru to convince a jury that he should go free instead to jail for the 1977 slaying of his girlfriend. Sun Oct 13 2002 16:29:53 Richmond, Virginia Richmond man freed by DNA is back in prison -- (ABC News) A Richmond man who was serving time for a rape he didn't commit was returned to prison just four days after DNA evidence cleared him. Sun Oct 13 2002 15:17:54 The NICHOLAS FARBER case Palm Desert, Californiaa Four People charged with kidnapping 9-year old Nicholas Farber back in court today -- (KESQ) After her previous lawyer asked to be taken off the case, Rose's new attorney, who has only been on the case a week, asked the judge for more time. All of the lawyers involved in the case -- both for the prosecution and for the defense -- say they don't mind the delay, which gives them more time to sift through a large amount of evidence. Sun Oct 13 2002 15:02:21 The CARR Trial Wichita, Kansas Brutal killings grip Wichita -- (ABC News) The grim details of how two brothers allegedly committed a nine-day crime rampage that left five people dead are being closely monitored by a community that is still shaken nearly two years after the slayings and more than a month into the brothers' murder trial. Sun Oct 13 2002 11:27:48  Scottsdale, Arizona Girl in Mesa alleges rape by teen team -- (Arizona Republic) A 15-year-old Mesa girl told police she was gang-raped by a group of teenage baseball players from San Diego in town for a tournament. Sun Oct 13 2002 10:05:06 Los Angeles, California Body of 17-year-old girl dragged and dumped near LA --(KCAL)The body of a murdered 17-year-old girl found Saturday morning may have been dragged five miles under a car and dumped on an empty stretch of road, authorities said. Sun Oct 13 2002 09:52:58 The CENTRAL PARK ATTACK New York New evidence should clear defendants in Central Park jogger case, attorney says -- (Fresno Bee) The lawyer for three of the five teenagers convicted in the 1989 attack on a female jogger in Central Park said all the defendants should be exonerated, citing new evidence uncovered in the case, The New York Times reported Sunday. Sun Oct 13 2002 09:31:02  Riverside, California Police make arrest in slaying of boy -- (PE.com) A 19-year-old Eastside gang member was arrested Friday in connection with the shooting death of 13-year-old Markess Lancaster. Sat Oct 12 2002 18:26:32  Central Park Attack New York Report: 5 convictions may be set aside in 1989 jogger case -- (TheSanDiegoChannel) The Manhattan district attorney may set aside the convictions of five youths found guilty in the brutal 1989 rape of a jogger in Central Park. The New York Times reports that District Attorney Robert Morgenthau is reviewing DNA evidence and evaluating the story of a man who claims that he acted alone in the attack. Sat Oct 12 2002 18:19:23  The JEENIFER SHORT case Martinsville, Virginia Townspeople mourn Jennifer Short -- (CBS News) A minister encouraged townspeople to find peace in their hearts and in God on Saturday as relatives, friends and law enforcement officers gathered for the funeral of 9-year-old Jennifer Short. Sat Oct 12 2002 18:15:22 Los Angeles, California Woman killed, husband arrested -- (ABC News) A 27 year-old man was arrested on suspicion of fatally beating his wife today and injuring her 13 year-old son when the youth tried to intervene, Los Angeles police said. Sat Oct 12 2002 18:07:17 The BISON DELE case Los Angeles, California Memorial service for former NBA star and his brother -- (ABC News) Family members and friends held a private memorial service in Los Angeles this afternoon for former pro basketball player Bison Dele and his brother Miles Dabord. Investigators in Tahita are still trying to learn how Dele and two companions disappeared on a sailing trip which may have turned violent. Sat Oct 12 2002 14:47:25  Williamsport, Pennsylvania Sentencing day in "Candy Man" sting -- (WPVI) A Selinsgrove man was sentenced to 1½ years in prison for a child pornography conviction that resulted from the FBI's "Operation Candyman" sting. Sat Oct 12 2002 13:51:01  Serial killers: Monsters under the bed -- (CNN) They live somewhere in the darkest corners of our imaginations, cloaked in the seemingly harmless shape of the young man next door, the quiet neighbor or the eccentric woodsman. Sat Oct 12 2002 13:03:58 Girl's slaying jars Community -- (Salt Lake Tribune) The discovery of the body of a 17-year-old Ogden girl -- killed by a single gunshot to the head -- in a narrow concrete culvert behind a church in rural Box Elder County has shaken a normally peaceful community. Sat Oct 12 2002 10:53:37 The ASHLEY POND & MIRANDA GADDIS cases Oregon City, Oregon Police probe alleged death threats by Francis Weaver -- (KGW) Gresham police are investigating whether Francis Weaver, the son of accused child killer Ward Weaver, made death threats against other family members. |
