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Sun Jan 5 2003 08:22:39  The JO ANN ZACHARY case Opelousas, Louisiana More leads away from serial killer than toward -- (Nola) Although there are some similarities between an Opelousas woman's disappearance and a serial killer's most recent victim, early leads don't link the two, the police chief says. Sun Jan 5 2003 08:01:59  The MARI FOWLER abduction Port Allen, Louisiana Fowler search pulls into weekend -- (The Advocate) Investigators will continue to search for Mari Ann Fowler this weekend, but will have to reassess the case Monday, Chief Deputy Mike Cazes of the West Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff's Office said Friday. Sun Jan 5 2003 07:51:12  The BELTWAY SNIPERS Virginia, Maryland and D.C Prosecutors map a path of terror -- (Washington Post) Prosecutors and investigators have painstakingly been re-creating John Allen Muhammad's and John Lee Malvo's movements across the country, assembling critical evidence that authorities now believe ties both suspects to the terrorizing string of shootings in the Washington area. Sun Jan 5 2003 07:27:04  The LACI PETERSON case Modesto, California Scott Peterson loved his wife too much to harm her, his family and in-laws say -- (The Mercury News) Since his wife vanished Dec. 24, Scott Peterson has lived life in the shadows. Divers scour water for sign of woman, 27 -- (Contra Costa Times) A search crew pulled a blue tarp from the marina waters Saturday afternoon, but it was unknown whether the tarp will shed any light on the Christmas Eve disappearance of 27-year-old Laci Peterson, said Modesto police Sgt. Ron Cloward. Always with a smile -- (The Modesto Bee) Sharon Rocha lies in a hospital bed at Doctors Medical Center in Modesto, woozy from the combination of painkillers and pain. It is May 4, 1975. A nurse cradles a tiny baby girl and hands her to Sharon, who gently takes her daughter into her arms. Psychics, others offer to help police in search -- (Modesto Bee) Self-styled psychics, tarot card readers and pet communicators are offering their skills to help locate Laci Peterson. Sat Jan 4 2003 17:24:37  The MORRIS family murders Baker City, Oregon Father suspected in family's death captured -- (CNN) An Oregon man charged with killing his pregnant wife and three children was captured Saturday in downtown Baker City, ending a two-week manhunt, a law enforcement official said. Sat Jan 4 2003 14:58:54  The ELIZABTH SMART abduction Salt Lake City, Utah Smart's siblings to talk to '48 Hours' -- (Salt Lake Tribune) For the first time since Elizabeth Smart was kidnapped last year, the sole witness to the crime will speak publicly. An interview with Mary Katherine Smart and Elizabeth's other brothers and sisters will air next Friday on the CBS television news show '48 Hours.' Sat Jan 4 2003 13:29:17  The CHAD SHARON case Notre Dame University, Indiana ND sets reward up to $25,000 -- (South Bend Tribune) Sharon, 18, vanished early Dec. 12 after attending an off-campus student party on Corby Boulevard. An extensive community search has turned up no sign of him. Theology teacher looked for him -- (South Bend Tribune) At 10:30 a.m. on Dec. 17, Sister Kathleen Cannon handed out exams to her Foundation of Theology students at the University of Notre Dame. She kept an eye out for freshman Chad Sharon, 18, hoping that he might just walk in with the other students -- like nothing had happened. Sat Jan 4 2003 12:44:30  Berkeley, California Convicted child molester arrested in police sting -- (Fox News) A convicted child molester whose kidnapping of a boy was turned into a television movie was arrested Friday night after allegedly trying to buy a child, police said. Parnell's kidnapping of Steven Stayner (older brother to Cary Stayner) was the subject of the book "I Know My First Name is Steven" and the 1989 TV movie of the same name. Sat Jan 4 2003 09:48:29  The LACI PETERSON case Modesto, California Berkley Marina offers few clues for missing woman -- (KCRA) Authorities trying to pin down husband's story. Police: Home break-in not linked to missing Modesto woman -- (The Mercury News) The police ruled out a possible connection Friday between the Dec. 24 disappearance of a pregnant Modesto woman and the burglary of a neighbor's home. Burglary suspects didn't take woman -- (Modesto Bee) The announcement coincided with police saying they had arrested two suspects in the burglary and determined that they were not involved in the missing-person case. Levy's parents understand the pain Peterson's family is feeling -- (Modesto Bee) "It makes me very heartsick," Susan Levy said Friday morning at her home. "The fact this is happening again, in this community, is very hard for us." Missing woman's case brings eerie new year to Modesto -- (SF Gate) On a tree-lined street without sidewalks, a green-shingled house built in 1949 wears a yellow ribbon with a blue bow. 2 suspects cleared in Modesto case -- (SF Gate) Two men arrested in a Modesto home burglary have been eliminated as suspects in the disappearance of a pregnant woman living across the street, police said Friday. Fri Jan 3 2003 17:11:17  JO ANN ZACHARY disappearance Opelousas, Louisiana Police report young woman missing since New Year's Eve in Opelousas -- (Nola) A young woman was the victim of an apparent New Year's Eve abduction in Opelousas, but police have not connected her disappearance to the south Louisiana serial killer blamed in the deaths of four women. Fri Jan 3 2003 16:40:52  The MARI FOWLER abduction Port Allen, Louisiana Fowler family hopeful for safe return home -- (The Advocate) Mari Ann Fowler's elder sister said Thursday that Fowler's family members are out of words to describe how they feel about their missing loved one but remain optimistic that Fowler will return home safely. Fri Jan 3 2003 15:20:16  King County, Washington Detectives trying to trace 10 women; possible ties to Green River killings -- (Seattle Times) Detectives are hoping to find and identify 10 missing women who, although not counted as victims of the Green River killer, frequented Pacific Highway South when the victims began disappearing in the early and mid-1980s. Green River homicides -- (King County Sheriff's website) Case history. Have you seen these women? -- (King County Sheriff's website) Maybe you can help Green River detectives. Fri Jan 3 2003 14:16:48  The VALERIE WILSON case Fillmore, California Slain woman was home for the holidays -- (Ventura County Star) The first day of the new year was the last day in the life of 19-year-old Valerie Zavala Wilson, whose body was found Wednesday stuffed into a concrete drainage pipe near Fillmore. Fri Jan 3 2003 13:56:28  The WHOLAVER case Harrisburg, Pennsylvania Man charged in death of sister-in-law -- (abc NEWS) The brother-in-law of a woman found shot to death along with her two daughters on Christmas was arrested Friday and charged in the killings, authorities said. Fri Jan 3 2003 09:09:57  The DANIELLE VAN DAM case San Diego, California Westerfield to be sentenced today -- (SD Union-Tribune) Child killer has proclaimed innocence in cards, visits. Westerfield sentenced to death for kidnap-murder -- (SD Union-Tribune) David Westerfield was sentenced today to death in San Quentin State Prison for the kidnapping and killing of 7-year-old Danielle van Dam. Fri Jan 3 2003 07:39:14  The LACI PETERSON disappearance Modesto, California Modesto police ask for public's help -- (Sacramento Bee) Police released pictures of a pickup truck, boat and boat trailer they impounded from Laci Peterson's husband, and asked the public to tell them if they saw Scott Peterson before Christmas. Modesto police call for aditional assistance -- (City of Modesto) Ten enlargable pictures of Scott Peterson's boat and truck. Police seeking to verify trip story -- (Modesto Bee) Asked Thursday if Scott Peterson still was cooperating with police, Ridenour said: "He has continued to cooperate to some degree, yes. I cannot elaborate on that." Gone fishing? -- (abc NEWS) In Berkeley, police spent several hours Thursday looking for clues. "We're checking all of the shoreline. We're checking the breakwaters, we're checking all the harbors and the inlets and anyplace that somebody may have seen something or where an individual may come to the surface," said Berkeley police Sgt. Guy Craig. Thur Jan 2 2003 20:38:20  The DANIELLE VAN DAM case San Diego, California Parents sue convicted killer -- (abc NEWS) The parents of murdered 7-year-old Danielle van Dam sued her convicted killer, David Westerfield, on Thursday, one day before a San Diego judge was expected to sentence him to death for the harrowing crime. Thur Jan 2 2003 18:28:36  The MORRIS family murders Portland, Oregon Family pleads for surrender -- (KOIN) The family of Edward Morris made a public plea Thursday, hoping to convince him to surrender. Morris last seen in Edmunds, Washington -- (KATU) FBI special agent in charge Charles Mathews said Edward Morris, 37, paid in cash at the filling station sometime between 6 a.m. and 8 a.m. on Dec. 21. Thur Jan 2 2003 11:13:04  The BLAGG case Grand Junction, Colorado Even though bond is reduced, Blagg still in jail -- (KJCT) One week has passed since his bond was reduced and Michael Blagg is still in the Mesa County Jail. Thur Jan 2 2003 09:26:27  The DANIELLE VAN DAM case San Diego, California Westerfield prosecutors want quick appeals process -- (SD Union-Tribune) Prosecutors want the judge in the David Westerfield case to get the automatic appeal process going quickly if the "evil, selfish, cold-hearted child killer" is sentenced to death on Friday as expected. Thur Jan 2 2003 09:06:21 The LACI PETERSON disappearance Modesto, California Moment to rest, reflect -- (Modesto Bee) The search for Laci Peterson, the pregnant woman who disappeared Christmas Eve, took a break Wednesday. Modesto relives intern's disappearance after pregnant woman goes missing -- (Aberdeen News/KRT) There's no connection between the two women, but their mysterious disappearances have brought the community together again. Wed Jan 1 2003 16:35:19  The SAMANTHA BURNS case Huntington, West Virginia Police say Burns likely dead -- (Herald-Dispatch) Burns, a 19-year-old Marshall University student from West Hamlin, disappeared Nov. 11. Throughout the search for Burns, police clung to the hope that she was still alive, but now after a month and a half of investigation, police are saying she is likely dead. Wed Jan 1 2003 15:23:18  The MORRIS family murders Portland, Oregon Morris family awaits answers -- (Portland Tribune) More than a week after the bodies of Renee Morris and her three children were found in Tillamook State Forest, relatives of the North Portland family remained “basically in a holding pattern,” according to family spokesman Tom Stubblefield. Wed Jan 1 2003 15:09:14  Minnesota and Wisconsin No links found in disappearances of Sharon, four others -- (South Bend Tribune) Update on five college-age people who have disappeared in the Midwest since late October. Wed Jan 1 2003 15:00:10  Chicago, Illinois Prosecutors: Convicted official bet $18.8 million -- (abc NEWS) Convicted former Cicero Town President Betty Loren-Maltese wagered $18.8 million at casinos over the past three years, federal prosecutors say in arguing against leniency. Wed Jan 1 2003 10:56:20  The MARI FOWLER case Port Allen, Louisiana Fowler victimology prepared -- (The Advocate) An FBI agent working with the West Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff's Office spent eight hours Tuesday putting together a "victimology" on the missing wife of former Louisiana Elections Commissioner Jerry Fowler. Wed Jan 1 2003 09:56:30  London, England Body parts police seek man -- (BBC) Police investigating the murder of two women whose dismembered remains were found in bin liners and carrier bags in north London have named a man they want to question. Wed Jan 1 2003 09:00:15 The LACI PETERSON disappearance Modesto, California Police say foul play likely -- (Modesto Bee) A week after Laci Peterson disappeared, Modesto police said Tuesday that foul play had become the main focus of the investigation. Hope unites crowd at vigil for Peterson -- (Modesto Bee) As the sun set on another year, more than a thousand people held aloft glowing candles Tuesday in a tearful vigil for Laci Peterson, the expectant mother who has been missing for more than a week. Wed Jan 1 2003 00:37:58  The BATON ROUGE serial killings Louisiana Sketch released in Louisiana killings -- (CNN) Announcing a "substantial development" in the southern Louisiana serial killer case, authorities said Tuesday they were looking for a "person of interest" spotted in a white pickup truck near where the latest victim was found. Tues Dec 31 2002 23:09:58  NEIL & CHRISTY EDGAR KANSAS CITY, Kan. Kan. Parents Charged in Son's Death --(ABCNews)A pastor and his wife were charged Tuesday in the death of their 9-year-old adopted son, who authorities said had been bound and gagged. Tues Dec 31 2002 19:13:29  Vista, Ca Boy sexually assaulted in secluded area --(SDTribune)Police were on the lookout today for a molester who grabbed a boy on a North County street, pulled him into a secluded area and sexually assaulted him. Tues Dec 31 2002 11:18:08 The BELTWAY SNIPERS case Fairfax, Virginia Sniper suspect lawyers win access to records -- (Newsday) Attorneys for sniper suspect John Lee Malvo scored a legal win yesterday when they persuaded a judge to turn over any statements to them that the teenager has made to authorities about two killings last fall in Virginia. Tues Dec 31 2002 10:13:41  Detroit, Michigan Estranged wife killed with ax -- (Detroit Free Press) Marie Moses Irons had grown terrified enough of her husband to do everything she could to keep him away from her family. Tues Dec 31 2002 08:57:40  DIANA ROSS Tucson, Arizona Diana Ross arrested -- (abc NEWS) Diana Ross was arrested for alleged drunken driving early Monday after witnesses reported seeing her vehicle swerving on a Tucson, Ariz. road, police said. Tues Dec 31 2002 08:44:40  The BATON ROUGE serial killings Louisiana DNA sought from 100 men in serial killing probe -- (CNN) Authorities Monday said they will soon begin taking DNA samples of 50 to 100 men in this area to eliminate or include them as suspects in the serial killings of four women in southern Louisiana since September 2001. Tues Dec 31 2002 08:27:08  The LACI PETERSON case Modesto, California New wrinkle in search -- (Modesto Bee) Laci Peterson left her home in a car, not by foot, the handler of a bloodhound used in the search for the missing 27-year-old Modesto woman told detectives. News crews back for latest human drama -- (Modesto Bee) The television boom trucks began parking all around the Modesto Police Department on Monday. Dozens of local, regional and national reporters and camera operators assembled and waited together in the chilly December air at 10th and G streets. Modesto has returned to the national spotlight. And, again, the reason was sad. Mon Dec 30 2002 17:06:11 The DANIELLE VAN DAM case San Diego, California Westerfield prosecutors want quick appeals process --(SD Tribune) Prosecutors want the judge in the David Westerfield case to get the automatic appeal process going quickly if the "evil, selfish, cold-hearted child killer" is sentenced to death on Friday as expected. Mon Dec 30 2002 10:17:58  Chicago, Illinois Bond set for mom in slaying, disposal of newborn girl -- (Chicago Sun-Times) A 27-year-old Chicago woman was ordered held on bond Sunday for allegedly killing her newborn daughter on Christmas Day and dumping the body in a garbage bin. Mon Dec 30 2002 07:59:25  College Station, Texas 18-year-old Texas A&M freshman killed -- (abc NEWS) A Texas A&M University freshman was shot to death by her ex-boyfriend, who then killed himself, authorities said. Mon Dec 30 2002 07:30:35  The LACI PETERSON disappearance Modesto, California Search presses on, but no trace, breaks -- (Modesto Bee) Also Sunday, police officers began questioning registered sex offenders and parolees with a history of violence who live near the La Loma neighborhood where Peterson's home is located. Mon Dec 30 2002 06:57:58 King County, Washington Ridgway lawyers wait for evidence -- (Seattle Post-Intelligencer) The defense team for Gary Ridgway is still working to get access to thousands of documents in the Green River serial killings case, several months after lawyers were expecting to have all the evidence. Mon Dec 30 2002 06:53:31  The MORRIS family murders Portland, Oregon Tips pour in after TV segment -- (KGW) Tips poured in from across the country after an Oregon man charged with killing his pregnant wife and children was featured on "America's Most Wanted" police said Sunday. |
