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Tues Dec 3 2002 16:57:05  The TEXAS SEVEN case Dallas, Texas Slain Texas officer's mom opposes sale -- (abc NEWS) The mother of a slain police officer is angry that a Colorado church is trying to auction a getaway car driven by the seven prison escapees who killed her son during a robbery. Tues Dec 3 2002 16:09:40  VANCOUVER'S MISSING WOMEN Port Coquitlam, British Columbia, Canada U.S. stations offer to block coverage of Pickton -- (Vancouver Sun) U.S. television stations have worked out an arrangement with Shaw Cable to block out their signals during their coverage of the preliminary hearing of accused serial killer Robert William Pickton, a lawyer representing American media outlets said Monday. Tues Dec 3 2002 15:55:32  Dupont, Washington Buried trash can full of money found -- (SD Channel) Workers who were clearing a forested area in Washington state to build a parking lot have found a trash can full of money. Tues Dec 3 2002 14:51:57  The TED BINION case Las Vegas, Nevada Judge approves sale of Binion home -- (Las Vegas Sun) The house of slain gaming figure Ted Binion could be sold within the next 10 days, despite protests from Binion's girlfriend and convicted killer, Sandy Murphy. Tues Dec 3 2002 14:04:14  EMILY WOODRUFF case Unhealed wounds -- (ABC News) A Georgia teenager has been acquitted of charges he sexually molested and killed the 2-year-old girl he was baby-sitting, but now the two families torn apart by the tragedy are trying to put their lives back together. Tues Dec 3 2002 09:55:04  ALICE DONOVAN & SAMANTHA BURNS cases South Carolina and West Virginia Lawyers discuss location of trials -- (Myrtle Beach Sun) Like the attorneys working the Washington-area sniper case, federal prosecutors deciding how best to try two suspects in the kidnapping of Alice Donovan must sort through myriad charges in several jurisdictions. Mon Dec 2 2002 19:52:46  VANCOUVER'S MISSING WOMEN Port Coquitlam, British Columbia, Canada Lawyer for accused serial killer wants media, public banned from hearing -- (C-News) Members of the public and media must be barred from the courtroom during the preliminary hearing for accused serial killer Robert Pickton because it is the only way to guarantee a fair trial, Pickton's lawyer said Monday. Mon Dec 2 2002 19:43:55  SAMANTHA RUNNION case Santa Ana, California Defendant in Samantha Runnion killing waives preliminary hearing -- (SD Tribune) Alejandro Avila, 27, agreed to waive his preliminary hearing after an Orange County Superior Court judge questioned his request for a continuance to give his attorneys more time to review DNA evidence. Mon Dec 2 2002 19:40:02  Josephine Gray Greenbelt, Maryland 'Black Widow' gets 40-year prison term --(FoxNews)A woman whom prosecutors dubbed the "Black Widow" after she cashed in insurance policies on three slain lovers was sentenced Monday to 40 years in prison for fraud. Mon Dec 2 2002 15:25:31  Youngstown, Ohio Bond set at $1 million in slaying -- (Tribune-Chronicle) Bond was set at $1 million Friday for a man arrested in connection with the murder of a man trying to retrieve his wife's wedding ring. Mon Dec 2 2002 14:28:22  The WESTERFIELD trial San Diego, California Westerfield's lawyer surprised by threats, public interest -- (SD Union-Tribune) David Westerfield's lawyer says he's been "inundated" with e-mails, faxes, and phone calls threatening him and his family, and was surprised by the public's intense interest in the case. Mon Dec 2 2002 13:46:07  The EDMOND SAFRA case Monte Carlo, Monaco American convicted in arson killing of billionaire in Monaco -- (Fox News) An American male nurse was convicted Monday in the arson deaths of billionaire banker Edmond Safra and a nurse, and sentenced to 10 years in prison. Mon Dec 2 2002 13:00:11  Titusville, Florida Boy Scout leader faces molestation charges - (CNN) A Boy Scout leader faces charges that he fondled at least three members of his troop and showed them gay pornographic photos, police said. Robert King, 50, was held in Brevard County Jail on $75,000 bail Sunday after police charged him with lewd and lascivious molestation and exposure of sexual organs. Mon Dec 2 2002 12:36:45  ALICE DONOVAN - abducted Nov. 14 in South Carolina SAMANTHA BURNS - abducted Nov. 11 in West Virginia Police hope to speak to jailed suspects -- (Herald Dispatch) Sgt. Arthur Arnold said Saturday he hopes to get permission from attorneys to visit and talk with suspects L. Branden Basham, 21, and Chadrick Fulks, 25. Both men are escapees of a Kentucky jail linked to crimes in other states. Mon Dec 2 2002 12:28:51  The BLAGG case Grand Junction, Colorado Defense slams Blagg case -- (GJ Sentinel) Long before a jury has heard an opening statement in the trial of a man accused of shooting his wife to death, defense attorneys are raising questions about the strength of the prosecution's case against Michael Blagg. Mon Dec 2 2002 11:01:36  Auburn, Washington Wash. woman jailed after parents slain -- (Newsday) A woman who visited her elderly parents almost daily was arrested after the couple was found stabbed to death in their home. Mon Dec 2 2002 09:45:27  HOLLY WELLS & JESSICA CHAPMAN case Soham, England 'Courage' in Soham schools praised -- (BBC) Teachers and pupils at the Soham school attended by murdered children Holly Wells and Jessica Chapman have been praised for the courage they have shown. Mon Dec 2 2002 09:41:17  The DANIELLE JONES case Essex, England Schoolgirl 'like Danielle' seen crying -- (BBC) A schoolgirl who looked like teenager Danielle Jones was seen sobbing on the morning she vanished, a court has heard. Kelly Humphries, 25, told how she saw the girl crying in the toilet of Grays Library. Mon Dec 2 2002 08:57:49  Brooklyn, New York Rape victim's help needed -- (NY Post) The 23-year-old woman was too distraught yesterday to give detailed descriptions of the five men who attacked her and her 16-year-old nephew in Lincoln Terrace Park in Crown Heights Friday night. Mon Dec 2 2002 08:07:25  The JAHI TURNER case San Diego, California Omega Man - his creator pushing hunt for lost kids -- (San Diego Union-Tribune) He doesn't care about who or why or where. Alonzo L. Washington just wants missing kids found. Mon Dec 2 2002 07:41:20 The SAMANTHA RUNNION case Santa Ana, California Kidnap suspect's lawyer seeks delay -- (abc NEWS) Denise Gragg, the attorney for Alejandro Avila, said she needs more time to review DNA evidence and consult with experts. She was expected to seek a delay Monday in a hearing to determine whether Avila will stand trial. Mon Dec 2 2002 06:43:33  Dallas, Texas Starved child's stepfather goes on trial -- (abc NEWS) The stepfather of a girl locked inside a filthy closet and starved for months was a battered husband, according to an expert who will testify in the man's defense. Sun Dec 1 2002 17:01:59  The DANIELLE VAN DAM case San Diego, California Attorney breaks his silence on defending Westerfield -- (SD Union-Tribune) Feldman discusses trial in magazine. Sun Dec 1 2002 13:32:36  The SAMANTHA "Sam" BURNS case Huntington, West Virginia Burns investigators want to talk with Basham --(Herald Dispatch) Investigators conducted a third search of the Guyandotte River Saturday in their hunt for evidence regarding Samantha Burns, a Marshall University student who has been missing since Nov. 11. Sun Dec 1 2002 09:30:40  LAKAYLA J. RODGERS case Suffolk, Virginia Mourners say goodbye to 8-month-old beating victim -- (Virginia Pilot) A tiny casket holds 8-month-old LaKayla J. Rodgers, who died after being beaten, Suffolk police say. Her father, Jamaine D. Rodgers, 22, has been charged with second-degree murder. Sun Dec 1 2002 09:22:43  TYESHA EDWARDS case Minneapolis, Minnesota Hundreds turn out for 11-year-old's funeral -- (Star Tribune) About 600 people packed Park Avenue United Methodist Church on Saturday to attend the funeral of 11-year-old Tyesha Edwards, who was killed at her home last week by stray gunfire. Sat Nov 30 2002 20:31:30  Glasgow, Scotland Missing child found on train -- (BBC) A five-year-old boy who went missing and sparked a major search in Glasgow has been found safe and well on a train which he had apparently hopped aboard.He was eventually tracked down by railway staff on board a train to Macclesfield, Cheshire, 229 miles away, just before 2100 GMT. Sat Nov 30 2002 16:28:04  King County, Washington Green River case's soaring cost stirs debate over priorities -- (Seattle Post-Intelligencer) One year ago today, King County Sheriff Dave Reichert made the jaw-dropping announcement that a suspect had been arrested in four of the Green River slayings -- and almost immediately the debate began. Sat Nov 30 2002 15:32:28  Glasgow, Scotland Missing child sparks major search -- (BBC) A major search has been launched in Glasgow after a five-year-old boy was reported missing. The youngster became separated from his mother outside a shop in the city centre. Strathclyde Police said they were becoming increasingly concerned for his safety. Sat Nov 30 2002 13:53:42  Erie, Pennsylvania Lawyer rebukes unborn child murder law -- (Newsday) A lawyer whose client was charged with fetal homicide after allegedly kicking a pregnant woman says the law enabling an unborn child to be considered a murder victim is unconstitutional. Sat Nov 30 2002 13:12:05  Quincy, Massachusetts Dominatrix pleads innocent to dismembering client -- (Fox News) A dominatrix whose client died after she put a hood on his head and strapped him to a rack in a crucifix position pleaded innocent to charges of involuntary manslaughter and cutting up his body to dispose of it. Sat Nov 30 2002 09:56:15  The SHAWN HORNBECK case Richwoods, Missouri The search for Shawn -- (KFVS) It's day 53 in the search for Shawn Hornbeck. Shawn has been missing since October sixth. He was last seen riding his bike near his home in Richwoods. The search is taking place in Washington County around the Richwoods area, but the family isn't giving up hope of finding their missing boy. Sat Nov 30 2002 08:58:56  The SAMANTHA BURNS case Huntington, West Virginia Evidence in Burns search sent to FBI lab -- (The Herald-Dispatch) Ciccarelli said evidence that has been collected during the course of the investigation has been sent to the FBI forensics laboratory for analysis. He has declined to comment on what evidence has been collected and from where the evidence was collected. Fri Nov 29 2002 18:50:54  The ALLEN case England 'Family murdered 27 years ago' -- (BBC) A 68-year-old pensioner has gone on trial accused of murdering his family more than 27 years ago. Family murder suspect 'dumped clothes' -- (BBC) Brenda Jones told how her then neighbour John Allen invited her to clear out most of their favourite things, including his wife's underwear and make up. Fri Nov 29 2002 18:02:15  F. LEE BAILEY Boston, Massachusetts F. Lee Bailey fights to regain law license in Massachusetts -- (TBO) On Monday, he will ask Massachusetts' highest court to reconsider its decision to disbar him. A single justice of the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court took the action in March after Bailey was disbarred in Florida last year. Fri Nov 29 2002 17:41:25  The MIRANDA GADDIS & ASHLEY POND cases Oregon City, Oregon Details shift in Weaver case -- (Portland Tribune) Ashley Pond’s elevated blood-alcohol level raises questions about sequence of events. Fri Nov 29 2002 17:05:15  The DOE NETWORK Trying to solve John Doe mysteries -- (Baltimore Sun) Web site, volunteers aim to help identify victims; 'Cases are always troubling'. Fri Nov 29 2002 12:41:20  The CHRISTOPHER JENKINS case Minneapolis, Minnesota Missing U student's mother critical of police -- (Star-Tribune) The mother of a missing University of Minnesota student said Wednesday that she is disappointed that Minneapolis police consider her son's case to be in a holding pattern. Fri Nov 29 2002 08:44:50  The SAMANTHA BURNS case Huntington, West Virginia Samantha Burns search put on hold Thanksgiving Day -- (Herald-Dispatch) The search for Samantha Burns was put on hold, but the Federal Bureau of Investigation continued working on the investigation, said Joe Ciccarelli, supervisory senior resident agent with the FBI in Charleston. Fri Nov 29 2002 08:35:39  The TEXAS SEVEN Colorado Texas Seven's Honda may help build church -- (Denver Post) The infamous Texas Seven gave the Rev. Albert Struck a car and he aims to do God's work with it. Thur Nov 28 2002 22:35:14  The TOOGOOD case South Bend, Indiana Toogood to visit daughter for Thanksgiving holiday -- (South Bend Tribune) Normally, Toogood's visits must be supervised, but no one was scheduled to work today who could supervise the visit. So a request was made to Nemeth to allow Toogood's mother to supervise. Thur Nov 28 2002 22:26:50  The VICTORIA MASON case Staten Island, New York '87 slay case cracked -- (NY POST) Her vicious slaying remained unsolved for 15 years, but now Staten Island cops say they have arrested the man who beat Victoria Mason with a baseball bat in her apartment and left her bloody body on a couch. Thur Nov 28 2002 22:20:48  HAZEL ANN OLEKSIEW case Teen's murder still a mystery --(herald.ns.ca) Almost a month after Hazel Ann Oleksiew's lifeless body was discovered on a gravel road the morning after Halloween, police still know very little about the 19-year-old's last hours. Thur Nov 28 2002 22:13:58  TYESHA EDWARDS case Minneapolis, Minnesota Three charged in Tyesha's death -- (Star-Tribune) The paths of rival gang members who already had a bad history with each other crossed last week in the south Minneapolis neighborhood of 11-year-old Tyesha Edwards. Police say Isaiah D. Tyson, Hans S. Williams and Myon D. Burrell were out driving and saw a man, with whom two of them had had a dispute, on the sidewalk in the 3400 block of Chicago Av. S. Within four minutes, they returned with a gun, parking a block over. |
