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Mon Nov 11 2002 16:02:18  Long Beach, California Break in the 'Belmont Shore Rapist' case -- (ABC7.com) Police say this could be the break that police and residents of Long Beach have being waiting for -- for over the past six years. Mon Nov 11 2002 11:16:17  The ALEXIS PATTERSON and BOBBY MAYOTTE cases Milwaukee, Wisconsin Search efforts fade with time -- (JS Online) Group trying to find Alexis disbanding. Sun Nov 10 2002 18:52:06  Boyfriend charged in beating death -- (Salt Lake Tribune) A Spanish Fork man was charged Friday with killing his girlfriend, wrapping her body in a blanket and hiding it, apparently for days, according to documents filed in 4th District Court. Sun Nov 10 2002 07:43:09  The BLAGG case Grand Junction, Colorado For family, investigators and community, Blagg case has raised questions and brought unpleasant answers -- (GJ Sentinel) It will be one year Wednesday since Michael Blagg dialed 911 — a call authorities later came to believe Blagg made to cover for himself — to report missing his 34-year-old wife, Jennifer, and their 6-year-old daughter, Abby. It marked the genesis of one of the most bizarre and challenging criminal investigations in Mesa County history, a case that galvanized the community and tore the heart out of the victims' families. Death penalty unlikely: DA says charges don't include child's murder -- (GJ Sentinel) Daniels' assertion effectively shuts the door on the already slim possibility that he could have sought a capital case against Blagg without the discovery of the girl's body. Sat Nov 9 2002 17:15:54  The TOOGOOD case South Bend, Indiana Toogood arrested on Michigan warrant -- (South Bend Tribune) While arresting her, Cpl. Ruszkowski took a closer look at the Cadillac Toogood claimed to be hers. Cpl. Ruszkowski discovered possible evidence that the vehicle identification number might have been altered. Sat Nov 9 2002 16:43:59  Yuba City, California Estranged husband kills wife, three kids, self -- (Fox News) A father apparently distraught over the pending breakup of his marriage shot and killed his wife and three young sons early Saturday, then killed himself, police here said. Sat Nov 9 2002 12:49:26  The "BELMONT SHORES RAPIST" Long Beach, California Police link 31 attacks to west coast serial rapist (Fox News) Authorities believe a serial rapist has carried out at least 31 assaults on women over a span of six years in California and Washington, and they urged residents to report anything out of the ordinary, even sounds as seemingly harmless as barking dogs. Sat Nov 9 2002 08:32:05  The CAROLINE STUTTLE case Queensland, Australia Police to test murdered backpacker's handbag for DNA -- (ABC Online) Queensland Police have made a breakthrough in their investigation into the murder of British backpacker Caroline Stuttle in Bundaberg earlier this year. Sat Nov 9 2002 07:14:09  MARYANN MEASLES case New Milford, Connecticut Measles suspect denies role -- (CTNow) Dorothy Hallas - one of eight people accused of conspiring to murder Maryann Measles, and the person she reportedly feared the most - now says she wasn't present the night the 13-year-old was gang-raped, killed and dumped into the Housatonic River. Sat Nov 9 2002 06:53:53  Camarillo, California Camarillo teacher admits to sex charges -- (Fresno Bee) A Camarillo High School teacher accused of holding sex parties for teenage boys pleaded guilty Friday to nearly two dozen counts of sexual abuse and contributing to the delinquency of minors. Fri Nov 8 2002 21:37:03  Woodlake, California Authorities issue Amber Alert for Woodlake girl -- (Fresno Bee) The unidentified 7- or 8-year-old Hispanic girl, with brown hair, earrings and wearing a pink shirt with the word "angel" on it, screamed "He's not my daddy" as a stocky man in a blue sweatshirt and sunglasses pulled her into a four-door black sedan, authorities said. Fri Nov 8 2002 20:41:41  The SHAWN HORNBECK case Richwoods, Missouri Hornbeck search zeroing in on suspects -- (KSDK) Akers also confirms that the authorities are now working with a list of seven suspects. Fri Nov 8 2002 14:50:31  The SHORT case Virginia Authorities: Witness in Short slaying case passed polygraph about statements -- (News & Record) Authorities said today that Gary Lemons has voluntarily taken and passed a polygraph test regarding the information he has given detectives in the investigation of the deaths of Jennifer Short and her parents. Investigators still probing Short slayings -- (News & Record) Tips in the 12-week search for Jennifer Short's killer have taken detectives to Tennessee in recent days. Fri Nov 8 2002 11:27:31  The KEY'ORA BATTLE case Rocky Mount, North Carolina Father, friend face attempted murder charges -- (WRAL) Key'ora Battle was briefly hospitalized after lying alone for two days in a Nash County shed, but now, she is back with her mother, Dequanah Battle. Fri Nov 8 2002 10:20:39  The FORT BRAGG Murders Fort Bragg, North Carolina Stress, culture of military life blamed for Fort Bragg killings -- (FOX News) Five killings this summer involving couples at Fort Bragg were probably due to existing marital problems and the stress of separation while soldiers are away on duty, Army investigators said Thursday. Fri Nov 8 2002 09:28:31  The MIRANDA GADDIS and ASHLEY POND cases Oregon Weaver may get to see his daughter -- (Portland Tribune) Ward Weaver’s 13-year-old daughter probably will be allowed to visit the murder suspect in jail soon, unless previously undisclosed information convinces a juvenile court judge that the visits are not in the girl’s best interest. Fri Nov 8 2002 09:23:17 The Amanda "Milly" Dowler case England Milly police identify mystery car --(BBC)Police now believe the car is a Mazda MX6, of which only 5,000 have been sold in the UK. Fri Nov 8 2002 08:32:49  The SNIPER case Muhammad's ex-wife links killings to custody fight -- (Washington Post) 'I'm sure he had me in his scope'. Fri Nov 8 2002 08:03:55  The KING BROS. case Pensacola, Florida Mediation underway in brothers' murder case -- (Capitol Hill Blue) Closed-door mediation began Thursday in an effort to settle the case of two teenage brothers whose convictions for killing their father were thrown out last month. Thur Nov 7 2002 20:05:16  Towson, Maryland Man cleared after serving 20 years for rape -- (NBC San Diego) A Baltimore County Circuit Court judge in Towson overturned Webster's conviction Thursday morning, and prosecutors agreed not to seek a new trial. The decision was based on recent DNA tests on semen samples recovered after the crime in 1982 -- before the tests existed. Thur Nov 7 2002 16:58:53  The RILYA WILSON case Miami, Florida Miami prosecutor will offer deal to Rilya's caseworker -- (Jacksonville.com) A prosecutor told a judge Thursday that a deal will be offered to a social worker assigned to monitor Rilya Wilson on misconduct charges unrelated to her work on the missing foster child's case. Thur Nov 7 2002 16:17:47  LIBERTY, Mo. Child Killed, Mother Wounded in Shooting Outside Missouri School --(FOXNews)A man waiting in a parking lot outside his son's school shot the boy to death and wounded his wife Thursday after a domestic dispute, police said. Thur Nov 7 2002 16:01:28  The LONGO case Oregon Longo prosecutor asked to consider plea bargain -- (KATU) Christain Longo's attorneys sent the Lincoln County District Attorney a letter, asking her to meet with them to discuss a plea. Thur Nov 7 2002 15:48:38  The SHAWN HORNBECK case Richwoods, Missouri Family still holding out hope -- (KRON) It's been a month since Shawn Hornbeck vanished -- and the case remains a mystery. Thur Nov 7 2002 15:38:08  Modesto, California Bite blamed in California man's death -- (abc NEWS) The bite a woman allegedly gave her husband after he refused to have sex eventually caused his death, a pathologist has ruled. Thur Nov 7 2002 15:10:09  The O'MALLEY case Wales and Spain Body found in couple search -- (BBC) A body has been found on Spain's Costa del Sol in the region where a couple from north Wales went missing in September. Thur Nov 7 2002 14:32:17  The SHORT case Bassett, Virginia Investigation of Short deaths 'still wide open' -- (Roanoke Times) Forensic scientists are combing through Bowman's possessions while authorities are pursuing leads unrelated to the North Carolina man. Funds for Jennifer await break in case -- (Roanoke Times) When Jennifer Short was missing, the money poured in. Her parents had been shot dead in their home, but hope was alive that she hadn't met the same fate. But seven weeks later, when her body was found, things changed. Thur Nov 7 2002 14:11:32 The MIRANDA GADDIS and ASHLEY POND cases Oregon City, Oregon Ward Weaver offers exclusive interview, but for a price -- (KATU) Weaver writes: "The one deciding factor as to my decision is going to be by whom ever sends me the highest bid." Thur Nov 7 2002 13:37:47  Warren, Michigan Michigan 'Santa' charged with murder -- (CNN) A 65-year-old man who often dressed as Santa Claus for Warren's Thanksgiving parade was charged with stabbing his daughter to death during an argument about Christmas decorations. Thur Nov 7 2002 09:25:55  The ANNETTE BRIGHT case Monessen, Pennsylvania Separate trials set in girl's rape, sister's killing -- (Post-Gazette) A man will be tried separately for the rape of a young girl and the killing of her 8-year-old sister in Monessen, a judge ruled. Thur Nov 7 2002 09:17:48  Atlanta, Georgia Singer Bobby Brown jailed in Atlanta -- (CNN) Singer Bobby Brown is in the Atlanta municipal jail after an arrest early Thursday on drug and traffic charges. Thur Nov 7 2002 07:10:46  VANCOUVER'S MISSING WOMEN Port Coquitlam, British Columbia, Canada Funding dispute over pig farmer's defence continued outside court -- (Vancouver Sun) A hearing into a dispute over defence funding for accused serial killer Robert Pickton adjourned unexpectedly Wednesday as lawyers for Pickton and the Attorney General's Ministry decided to continue talks privately. Thur Nov 7 2002 06:57:03  The KEYORA BATTLE case North Carolina Infant found in abandoned shed in Nash County; father charged -- (News&Record) A 1-month-old girl was found cold, hungry and dehydrated in an abandoned shed after being abducted two days earlier. Her father and a friend were charged with kidnapping, authorities said. Thur Nov 7 2002 06:45:27  The ASHLEY POND and MIRANDA GADDIS cases Oregon City, Oregon Miranda Gaddis' mom breaks silence, talks to KATU -- (KATU) Beginning Wednesday, the mother of Miranda Gaddis will break her silence and give her first local TV interview since her daughter was found murdered. Thur Nov 7 2002 06:38:58  New York Fast-food worker stabbed to death -- (Newsday) A fast-food worker was stabbed to death by a man who had been asked to leave because he was drinking beer in the restaurant, police said. Wed Nov 6 2002 15:13:33  The TOOGOOD case Monroe County, Michigan Mother caught hitting girl charged with falsifying data -- (Toledo Blade) An Indiana woman accused of beating her daughter on a security video broadcast nationwide has been charged with falsifying information to obtain a Michigan driver’s license. Wed Nov 6 2002 14:24:09  The ELIZABETH SMART case Salt Lake City, Utah E-mail hoax -- (abc NEWS) An 18-year-old South Carolina man was arrested today for allegedly sending threatening e-mails about the Elizabeth Smart kidnapping case. Wed Nov 6 2002 14:09:26  The WINONA RYDER trial Beverly Hills, California Ryder found guilty on 2 of 3 counts -- (Washington Post) Jurors in Winona Ryder's shoplifting trial found the actress guilty of grand theft and vandalism Wednesday. Ryder was found innocent of burglary. The decision came after 5˝ hours of deliberations over two days. Wed Nov 6 2002 14:05:19  Miami, Florida Simpson ordered arrested over ticket -- (Newsday) A judge ordered O.J. Simpson arrested Wednesday after both he and his attorney missed a court appearance on a charge the former football star sped through a manatee zone in a power boat. Wed Nov 6 2002 09:49:07  The TA'NYIAH LEONARD case Bartow, Florida Pond drained in search of missing baby -- (Tampa Bay Online) No evidence was found, said Kirk Warren, legal counsel for the Bartow Police Department. "It's still very viable that she's alive," he said. Wed Nov 6 2002 08:54:36  The KYNANDE BENNETT case Tabor City, North Carolina Psychic says missing 4-year-old is dead -- (Fayetteville Online) A psychic has joined the search for a 4-year-old girl who was reported missing from the Whiteville Kmart on Sept. 29. The psychic, Craig Warwick, said he thinks the girl, Kynande Bennett, has died. Wed Nov 6 2002 08:34:36 England E-fit hope in serial rapist hunt -- (BBC) Detectives hope the electronically produced picture will lead to a breakthrough in the biggest manhunt since the Yorkshire Ripper investigation 20 years ago. Wed Nov 6 2002 08:23:34  The BONNIE BAKLEY case Los Angeles, California Blake to give deposition from jail -- (ABC News) Actor Robert Blake, who is accused of killing his wife, will give a jailhouse deposition next week in a wrongful death lawsuit filed by her children. Wed Nov 6 2002 08:16:48  SIERRA TISDALE case Parents face trial on murder charge in toddler's death -- (LVRJ) Judge hears testimony pending autopsy results for 18-month-old girl who weighed 10 pounds |
