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Tues Dec 24 2002 08:05:04  Boulder, Colorado Ramseys aren't focus of inquiry, letter hints -- (Rocky Mountain News) But Boulder DA says probe 'will not exempt' the couple. Letter to attorney Lin Wood -- (Rocky Mountain News) From Mary Keenan. Jailhouse tipster is one of many -- (Daily Camera) Authorities expect more as anniversary of JonBenet's death nears. Mon Dec 23 2002 20:30:34  Los Angeles LA coroner positively IDs body as mother of 'Dr. Laura,' cause of death still undetermined -- (Boston.com) The identity of Yolanda Schlessinger, 77, was established by examining body X-rays taken of her earlier, coroner's spokesman David Campbell said. Tests were continuing to determine the cause and date of death. Mon Dec 23 2002 20:19:19  Boston, Massachusetts Sect member's murder trial delayed for psychiatric evaluation -- (The Boston Globe) The murder trial of a religious sect member charged with allowing her infant son to starve to death was delayed Monday when a judge ordered a psychiatric evaluation. Mon Dec 23 2002 18:38:44  VANCOUVER'S MISSING WOMEN Port Coquitlam, British Columbia, Canada Pig farmer's defence team tells court it making headway on evidence -- (C-News) In the next-to-last disclosure hearing on evidence that must be submitted to the defence by the Crown, lawyer Marilyn Sandford outlined areas where the Crown has provided materials involved in the police investigation to allow the defence to properly prepare for Pickton's defence. Mon Dec 23 2002 17:19:37  The BATON ROUGE SERIAL KILLINGS Louisiana Police: La. woman slain by serial killer -- (Newsday) Authorities said Monday they believe a woman whose body was found last month in a field near Lafayette was slain by a serial killer responsible for the deaths of three other women. Mon Dec 23 2002 08:36:43  The BLAGG case Grand Junction, Colorado Blagg's note revealed -- (Rocky Mountain News) Michael Blagg left a short, neatly printed suicide note denying he killed his wife before he tried to kill himself three months after the disappearance of his wife and daughter, court records show. Sun Dec 22 2002 23:19:08  Florida Stalker of pre-teen girl evades pursuers -- (Orlando Sentinel) Just as eerily as they began, the letters -- more than 20 in all and wildly scrawled in red ink -- stopped. The identity of the author, who police think is a child predator, remains such a mystery that they are no closer to solving the case. Sun Dec 22 2002 18:33:16  Cookeville, Tennessee Man aims muzzle-loader at girl, 9, kills her with it -- (Knox News) A 9-year-old girl was shot to death when her step-grandfather apparently pointed a .54-caliber muzzle-loading rifle at her, called her name and pulled the trigger as three other children watched, police said. Sun Dec 22 2002 16:28:53  Tillamook, Oregon Four bodies found in Oregon State Forest -- (Newsday) The bodies of a woman and three children were found in a remote area of the Tillamook State Forest and the case was being investigated as a homicide, authorities said Sunday. Sun Dec 22 2002 16:19:23  The BELTWAY SNIPERS Centreville, Virginia Report: Evidence points to Malvo as triggerman -- (WRAL) Evidence in the Washington, D.C.-area sniper shootings case points to John Lee Malvo, 17, as the triggerman in most, if not all, of the shootings, according to a published report Sunday. Sat Dec 21 2002 21:18:21  The GLORIA TREVI case Cancun, Mexico Fallen pop icon Trevi returns to Mexico -- (abc NEWS) Gloria Trevi, a Mexican pop diva known for her splashy sexuality, was extradited from Brazil to Mexico on Saturday to face charges that she lured starry-eyed girls into a sex cult run by her manager. Sat Dec 21 2002 15:37:43  The ALICE DONOVAN case Galivants Ferry, South Carolina Volunteers keep up search for Donovan; family issues appeal -- (Myrtle Beach Sun) In the days that remain before Christmas, relatives of a missing Galivants Ferry woman are focused more on finding her than celebrating the holiday. Fri Dec 20 2002 23:51:35  Beverly Hills, California Dr. Laura 'horrified' by mother's death -- (CNN) "Dr. Laura" Schlessinger, a well-known radio personality, said Friday she was horrified by the "tragic circumstances" of her mother's death. Fri Dec 20 2002 23:11:35  The JONBENET RAMSEY case Boulder, Colorado Ramsey update #85 -- (City of Boulder website) Boulder Police Chief Mark Beckner today announced that the JonBenet Ramsey investigation will be taking a new direction. Fri Dec 20 2002 14:28:49  The TA-NYIAH LEONARD case Tampa, Florida 21 people subpoenaed in disappearance of Ta-Nyiah Leonard -- (Tampa Tribune) Police say this has been a very difficult case to work on, because they are getting so many different stories from so many people. Fri Dec 20 2002 13:57:40  The CHAD SHARON case Notre Dame University, Indiana Police find new clues in missing student case -- (WNDU-TV) Today police revealed they have two new clues that link Chad to the area along the St. Joseph River in South Bend. Fri Dec 20 2002 08:51:06  The JOEDAN ANDREWS case Dareton, Australia Police test cars in missing boy case -- (The Age) Detectives have seized three vehicles for forensic testing at the property from which two-year-old Joedan Andrews vanished almost a week ago. Thur Dec 19 2002 20:29:54  The CHRISTA WORTHINGTON case Truro, Massachusetts Police key on untraced DNA in Worthington case -- (Cape Cod Online) Police are looking for the man who had sex with Christa Worthington shortly before her murder. Thur Dec 19 2002 20:23:17  Urbana, Ohio Police: Ohio woman faked daughter's cancer -- (Fox News) Police said a woman fooled her 7-year-old daughter and residents into thinking the child had leukemia to get donations, shaving the girl's head and giving her sleeping pills to make it appear she was receiving chemotherapy. Thur Dec 19 2002 15:40:14  The JILL BEHRMAN case Bloomington, Indiana Investigators to give prosecutor report on missing IU student -- (Indianapolis Star) Detectives investigating the 2-1/2-year-old disappearance of an Indiana University student plan to give prosecutors a report Friday on what they believe happened. Thur Dec 19 2002 09:27:40  The LE-ZHAN WILLIAMS case Vallejo, California Le-Zhan's story heads to television -- (Vallejo Times-Herald) Lt. Rick Nichelman is leaving for New York today to tape an interview Friday with "America's Most Wanted" host John Walsh, who has taken interest in one of Vallejo's most talked-about crimes. Thur Dec 19 2002 02:05:38  Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Cross-burner draws 14-year sentence -- (abc NEWS) A white man who doused three wooden crosses with gasoline and hurled them at a black family's home in 1998 was sentenced to more Thur Dec 19 2002 01:59:06  Providence, Rhode Island Confession leads to murder conviction -- (abc NEWS) A man whose confession last month cleared a police detective of murder was indicted Wednesday in the 1989 slaying for which the cop had been jailed for six years. Wed Dec 18 2002 21:46:15  Phoenix, Arizona Judge halts law banning inmates from Web -- (Fox News) A federal judge has ordered the Arizona Department of Corrections to stop enforcing a policy prohibiting inmates from corresponding with, or appearing on, Web sites. Wed Dec 18 2002 20:46:08  The BELTWAY SNIPERS case Fairfax, Virginia Malvo literally sick of prison food -- (Fox News) Sniper suspect and vegetarian John Lee Malvo says he is getting sick from eating the jail's meatless loaf, which is usually served to inmates for disciplinary reasons. Wed Dec 18 2002 20:39:53  The CHANDRA LEVY case Washington, D.C. Testimony by Levy's parents doesn't signal breakthough -- (Washington Post) The grand jury appearance by Chandra Levy's parents last week was more of a formality -- a routine question-and-answer session -- than a sign of a break in the investigation into her slaying, sources familiar with the probe said yesterday. Wed Dec 18 2002 17:56:23 The CHAD SHARON case Notre Dame University, Indiana Still no sign of missing Notre Dame freshman -- (WNDU-TV) The 18-year-old was last seen at an off campus party six days ago. Police are conducting interviews and searches but so far they've come up empty. The hope that there is a simple explanation for his disappearance is rapidly beginning to fade. Wed Dec 18 2002 13:29:50  Minneapolis, Minnesota Boy, 7, accused of his second car theft -- (Newsday) Authorities were trying to determine what to do about a 7-year-old Minneapolis boy who stole a car, drove around for a while and crashed -- not just once, but twice. Wed Dec 18 2002 13:23:36  The SUSAN McFARLAND case San Antonio, Texas Search intensifies for missing mother -- (UPI) Susan McFarland, 42, was last seen Nov. 25 when she was to travel to Amarillo in the Texas Panhandle to visit a friend. Court documents unsealed this week indicate Texas Rangers believe McFarland was slain. Wed Dec 18 2002 13:11:31  The ALICE DONOVAN case Conway, South Carolina Federal court indicts Conway abduction suspects -- (Myrtle Beach Sun) The two men accused of kidnapping a Galivants Ferry woman last month were indicted on three charges in federal court Tuesday. Wed Dec 18 2002 13:07:43  The "AMERICAN BEAUTY" case San Diego, California Former San Diego toxicologist vows to fight murder conviction -- (SF Gate) Kristin Rossum, the former county toxicologist sentenced to life in prison for murdering her husband, said she was surprised that she was found guilty and intends to fight for her freedom, according to court documents. Wed Dec 18 2002 08:54:04  Montreal, Quebec, Canada RCMP officer sentenced to life in prison for murdering ex-girlfriend -- (The Recorder) In addition to imposing the life sentence for the first-degree murder of Lucie Gelinas, Gomery accepted the Crown's recommendation for harsh sentences for the three attempted murder convictions a jury rendered last Friday. Tues Dec 17 2002 21:20:52  VANCOUVER'S MISSING WOMEN Port Coquitlam, British Columbia, Canada B.C. judge clarifies pub ban in case of man accused of serial killings -- (Canadian Press) The judge at the preliminary hearing for accused serial killer Robert Pickton has clarified an earlier publication ban, saying it applies not only to the evidence itself but also to discussion of matters related to evidence. Tues Dec 17 2002 10:32:24 BATON ROUGE SERIAL KILLINGS Louisiana Englade: don't focus solely on white truck -- (WBRZ) Baton Rouge Police Chief Pat Englade urged citizens Monday to no longer concentrate on the white truck they believe is connected to the serial killings in Baton Rouge. He says that mistake was made during the serial-sniper investigation on the east coast. Tues Dec 17 2002 09:54:21  The DANIELLE VAN DAM case San Diego, California Reduced Westerfield sentence sought -- (SD Union-Tribune) Motion sheds no light on why mercy is merited. Mon Dec 16 2002 22:00:42  The GLEESON case Channahon, Illinois A tragic ending -- (abc NEWS) Authorities today identified the body of the second child found in the Des Plaines River as that of 5-year-old Ashley Gleeson, who along with her brother had been missing for nearly a month, officials said. Mon Dec 16 2002 21:46:25  The KING case Pensacola, Florida Teens who killed dad leave adult prison -- (Newsday) Two teenage brothers who pleaded guilty to killing their father have been transferred to a juvenile detention center from adult prison despite objections from the judge and prosecutor, officials said Monday. Mon Dec 16 2002 21:38:12  The SAMANTHA RUNNION case Santa Ana, California New judge appointed -- (Fox News) A new judge was appointed Monday to preside over the upcoming trial of the man accused of kidnapping and murdering 5-year-old Samantha Runnion, one of several child abductions that gripped the nation last summer. Mon Dec 16 2002 12:18:10  The MARCIANA RINGO case Baltimore, Maryland Fund, vigil set for murdered girl -- (WBAL) The hunt for fugitive Jamal Abeokuto continues. Mon Dec 16 2002 11:48:53  The RENEE BAKER case Palm Beach, Florida Murder mystery tugs at family -- (Palm Beach Post) On June 23, 1989, three weeks after she turned 26, Renee was found dead in Palm Beach, face down in an oyster bed in the Intracoastal Waterway in a densely wooded bird sanctuary off Southern Boulevard. But after a burst of headlines, the case grew cold and her unsolved murder slowly slipped into the forgotten by nearly all but the family she left behind. Mon Dec 16 2002 11:32:32  The ALLEN case England Man convicted of 1975 family murders -- (BBC) Anthony John Allen, 68, from Poole, Dorset, had denied murdering 39-year-old Patricia Allen, and their children, Jonathan and Victoria, who disappeared in May 1975. Mon Dec 16 2002 07:51:31  The GLEESON case Joliet, Illinois River body id'd as missing 3-year-old -- (The Herald-Tribune) The body of a 3-year-old boy found Sunday in the Des Plaines River is the son of a man arrested in Florida on suspicion of killing his girlfriend and kidnapping his children from his ex-wife, police said. Sun Dec 15 2002 18:08:37  Ciudad Juarez, Mexico Hundreds of Mexican women killed; families seek help -- (Tacoma Tribune) At least 280 women and girls have been killed in this city on the American border since 1993. The Chihuahua state authorities say at least 76 of them fell prey to serial killers. Women's leaders say the total of women and girls raped, killed and missing is closer to 600. Sun Dec 15 2002 17:21:22  The MARCIANA RINGO case Baltimore, Maryland Authorities add charges for suspect in girl's killing -- (The Baltimore Sun) Investigators brought new charges yesterday -- including first-degree murder -- against the man accused of killing 8-year-old Marciana Monia Ringo, as federal, state and local authorities continued to search for him. Sun Dec 15 2002 17:09:57  The LONGO case Newport, Oregon Sister-in-law bristles at Longo's plea -- (The Oregonian) Almost a year after Christian Longo allegedly murdered his wife and three young children, he has written a letter to a sister-in-law asking her to help him avoid the death penalty. |
