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Sun Mar 30 2003 08:08:04  The BATON ROUGE SERIAL KILLINGS Louisiana Serial killer task force launches website -- (AP) The task force investigating the serial killings of five south Louisiana women has created a web site with information on the case, including a section debunking rumors. LSU community gets answers on serial killer case -- (WDSU) The questions ranged from simple queries about campus emergency call boxes to trembling pleas for safety classes and angry demands about information in the hunt for the south Louisiana serial killer. Cenla man's DNA tested as part of serial killer investigation -- (The Town Talk) A potential central Louisiana suspect in the south Louisiana serial killer case was cleared Friday, authorities said. Sun Mar 30 2003 00:49:41  Man unfit for trial -- (WBBM) A Palatine man accused of decapitating his mother and displaying her head on the front porch of their home was found unfit for trial. Sun Mar 30 2003 00:41:38  The ASHLEY POND and MIRANDA GADDIS cases Oregon City, Oregon Weaver appointed new attorneys; trial faces delay -- (The Oregonian) A Corvallis-based team of lawyers has replaced the defense attorney who has represented accused killer Ward Weaver since August. Sun Mar 30 2003 00:33:02  Hackensack, New Jersey Mother of dead boy returns to prison -- (Newsday) The woman whose 7-year-old son was found dead in the same basement where two other sons were found starving has been sentenced to four years in prison for violating probation. Sun Mar 30 2003 00:19:02  AISHA and ALSTAN HAQUE, homicide victims Irvington, New Jersey Two children found stabbed to death in N.J. -- (Fox News) A 5-year-old girl and her 8-year-old brother were found dead in their apartment Saturday, apparently of stab wounds, after their father left them in the care of their stepmother, police said. Sat Mar 29 2003 18:56:11  The AMIR BEEKS homicide Woodbridge, New Jersey Boy accused of murder had been expelled from school -- (Fox News) The 10-year-old boy accused of beating a 3-year-old to death after luring him out of a library had been expelled from school, according to a published report. Sat Mar 29 2003 18:43:53  The LINDSEY RYAN and TERRY DRAKE case Michigan and California Suspect: I was trying to help teen -- (Sacramento Bee) A 56-year-old convicted murderer said there was "nothing romantic" about his 23-day flight from Michigan with a 14-year-old girl that ended with his capture near Susanville on Monday. Sat Mar 29 2003 16:16:03  The MARY MARGARET COOK case Highland City, Florida Dig fails to find woman's body -- (The Ledger) Polk Sheriff's Office investigators made a final attempt Friday to find the body of a missing woman they said may have been buried under the garage of the Highland City house she lived in more than 30 years ago. Sat Mar 29 2003 09:05:28  The DALTON MESARCHIK homicide Streator, Illinois Homicide determined in Streator boy's death -- (NBC5) LaSalle County State's Attorney Joe Hettel said Dalton Mesarchik was abducted as he was waiting for a school bus to pick him up for a church program Wednesday evening. The program was canceled and the van never arrived. When his parents called him to come back inside the house, he had disappeared. Sat Mar 29 2003 08:29:26  The DANA PEVIA abduction Raeford, North Carolina Man nabbed in N.C. girl's 1999 abduction -- (abc NEWS) A man accused of kidnapping an 11-year-old neighbor, who disappeared in June 1999 and recently turned up in Mexico, was arrested in rural northeast North Carolina, authorities said. Sat Mar 29 2003 08:13:35  The LONGO family murders Newport, Oregon Longo says he promised wife a better future -- (The Oregonian) During his second day of testimony, Christian Longo said that the night before he murdered his wife, MaryJane, he assured her that he was living on the "up and up" and that things were going to get better. Longo admits cheating on wife, trail of bad debt -- (KATU) After two days of testimony, Longo's defense team has yet to have the former Michigan man explain in court his assertion that he is innocent in the death of his older children, Zachery, 4, and Sadie, 3. Fri Mar 28 2003 22:03:19  The AMIR BEEKS case Woodbridge, New Jersey Two young lives collide with deadly results -- (Boston.com) The two young lives collided with deadly results Wednesday when police say the older boy lured the 3-year-old out of the library, beat him with a baseball bat, sexually assaulted him and dumped him in a drainage ditch. Fri Mar 28 2003 14:25:03  Camden, New Jersey Man once a suspect in several women's deaths sentenced for one -- (Newsday) In the summer of 1999, detectives in three states had a ray of hope for solving the murders of nine women. Fri Mar 28 2003 11:54:31  The BATON ROUGE SERIAL MURDERS Louisiana Speakers support serial-killer task force -- (The Advocate) Speakers at a gathering in LSU's Free Speech Alley rallied around the serial-killer task force Thursday afternoon, rejecting harsh criticism borne by Police Chief Pat Englade a day earlier. Fri Mar 28 2003 11:22:28  The HANNAH FOSTER homicide England Hannah suspect 'left country after murder' -- (Ananova) Police hunting the murderer of teenager Hannah Foster have revealed a key suspect left the country four days after the student's abduction. Fri Mar 28 2003 07:53:29  Baltimore, Maryland Girl's guardian pleads not guilty to child abuse, murder charges -- (SunSpot) Satrina Roberts, 31, is charged with first-degree murder and child abuse in connection with the death of Ciara Jobes, whose body was found on Roberts' kitchen floor in Southeast Baltimore. She weighed 73 pounds. Fri Mar 28 2003 07:28:33 The BRITTANY WILLIAMS case Richmond, Virginia Women say missing Henrico County girl has not lived with them -- (Daily Press) Two women who were said to have custody of a missing 10-year-old girl with AIDS do not have the child, authorities said. Fri Mar 28 2003 07:07:54  Baton Rouge, Louisiana Stepdad of soldier accused in 101st sabotage arrested -- (Fox News) The former stepfather of a U.S. soldier accused of attacking his own unit in Kuwait was arrested Thursday on a federal weapons charge. Thur Mar 27 2003 23:03:18  The ELIZABETH SMART case Salt Lake City Stay quiet on Smart, police are ordered -- (Deseret News) The Deseret News obtained an internal memo by Police Chief Rick Dinse that forbids officers from discussing the case with even their own family members. Dinse also threatens penalties for officers that violate the order. Thur Mar 27 2003 22:26:49  The LORI NORRIS murder San Diego, California Officer gets life in wife's stabbing death --(SD Union-Tribune)A former Navy petty officer who jumped in his wife's car as she left her boyfriend's home, then stabbed her 230 times with an awl and hung her with a rope, was sentenced today to 26 years to life in state prison. Thur Mar 27 2003 21:54:42  James "Whitey" Bulger - at large Boston, Massachusetts Fugitive's brother to plead guilty to perjury, obstruction -- (Boston.com) The brother of fugitive James "Whitey" Bulger plans to plead guilty to federal charges stemming from comments he made to grand juries investigating his brother, who is wanted by the FBI in connection with 21 murders. Thur Mar 27 2003 21:47:50  The GREEN RIVER KILLER Seattle, Washington Three additional murder counts filed against man charged in decades-old killings -- (Boston.com) King County prosecutors filed the new counts against Gary Leon Ridgway on Thursday a day before a court-imposed deadline for filing charges against the 54-year-old commercial truck painter. Thur Mar 27 2003 21:45:10  Red Springs, North Carolina N.C. teen who disappeared for years returns from Mexico, is reunited with mother -- (Boston.com) Before Dana Pevia came home to Raeford, N.C., this week, her family had not seen her since she walked to the school bus just after 6 a.m. on June 4, 1999. They thought she had been kidnapped, possibly killed. Thur Mar 27 2003 21:42:27  Boston, Massachusetts Man held without bail in connection with fatal stabbing of girlfriend -- (Boston.com) Cesar Riosvelez, 30, arraigned in his hospital room at Beth Israel Deaconess Center, is charged with the first degree murder of 49-year-old Amelia Gomez, of Boston. Thur Mar 27 2003 18:34:12  The BLAGG case Grand Junction, Colorado Investigators won't return to landfill in search of Abby Blagg -- (GJ Sentinel) If the body of 6-year-old Abby Blagg is concealed within the Mesa County Landfill, as many local law-enforcement officers believe it is, the mountains of household and in- dustrial waste on Orchard Mesa will mark her final resting place. Thur Mar 27 2003 18:20:27  Woodbridge, New Jersey 10-year-old N.J. boy charged in killing of 3-year-old -- (Fox News) A 10-year-old boy was charged with murder Thursday for allegedly luring a 3-year-old boy out of a library, beating him with a baseball bat, sexually assaulting him and dumping him in a ditch. Thur Mar 27 2003 16:46:19  The BAKLEY-BLAKE case Los Angeles, California Actor Robert Blake pleads innocent, trial expected in October -- (SF Chronicle) In his first appearance since he was released on bail, actor Robert Blake pleaded innocent Thursday to murdering his wife and was told to return to court in June for pretrial motions. Thur Mar 27 2003 16:32:04  The LONGO case Newport, Oregon Longo says that pride kept him from asking for financial help -- (The Oregonian) Christian Longo testified Wednesday that even as his yearly income dwindled -- leaving his young family awash in debt from his free-spending habits -- he vowed not to turn to other family members for financial help because his pride would not let him. Thur Mar 27 2003 16:06:30 F. LEE BAILEY Orlando, Florida F. Lee Bailey ordered to pay feds $5 million -- (Newsday) A federal jury found Thursday that disbarred attorney F. Lee Bailey took $2 million in fees that should have gone to the U.S. government, and he was ordered to return it and pay another $3 million in damages. Thur Mar 27 2003 15:56:56  The MARY MARGARET COOK disappearance Florida Polk County deputies demolish shed in 1970 missing woman case -- (Herald-Tribune) Deputies began demolishing a shed Thursday as they continued their search for the body of a mother of two who disappeared more than 30 years ago. Thur Mar 27 2003 11:44:57 The BATON ROUGE SERIAL KILLINGS Louisiana Residents blast serial killer task force at meeting -- (The Advocate) An LSU "town hall" meeting Wednesday night turned combative for Police Chief Pat Englade when listeners sharply criticized the serial killer task force. Thur Mar 27 2003 08:47:41  The LACI PETERSON case Modesto, California Fetal homicide issue arises in Laci Peterson case -- (CNN) Police recently reclassified the missing person case as a homicide investigation, and a spokeswoman for the local prosecutor's office said the district attorney generally charges two counts of murder when a pregnant woman is killed. Thur Mar 27 2003 08:31:08  The STEPHANIE CROWE trial Escondido, California Trial in Crowe killing set for Sept. 8 --(SD Union-Tribune) A tentative Sept. 8 trial date was set today for a transient accused in the January 1998 stabbing death of 12-year-old Stephanie Crowe in her Escondido home. Thur Mar 27 2003 08:03:41  Norfolk, Virginia Police hunt nuns' kidnapper -- (CNN) Wednesday suspected in the shooting death of his father and the abduction of two Catholic nuns in Georgia. Thur Mar 27 2003 07:45:31  The ELIZABETH SMART abduction Salt Lake City, Utah Elizabeth's sister is in running for reward -- (SL Tribune) The young girl who first uttered the name "Emmanuel" is in the running for a nearly $300,000 reward for helping find Elizabeth Smart alive, a Smart family spokesman confirmed Wednesday. Wed Mar 26 2003 19:07:52  The DANA PEVIA disappearance Raeford, North Carolina Missing Hoke County girl to be reunited with family after four years -- (WRAL) A North Carolina family that has spent four years wondering what happened to their 11-year-old daughter finally has answers. Wed Mar 26 2003 18:06:41  The BATON ROUGE SERIAL KILLINGS Louisiana Lawmaker requests DNA testing of police in serial killer case -- (Sarasota Herald-Tribune) Women worry the south Louisiana serial killer could be wearing a uniform to murder his victims, and one state lawmaker wants police to submit to DNA testing to reassure a frightened public. Wed Mar 26 2003 17:36:58  Erie, Pennsylvania Woman convicted of third-degree murder under Pennsylvania's little-used fetal homicide law -- (Boston.com) A woman was convicted Wednesday of third-degree murder for kicking a pregnant romantic rival in the abdomen and killing the fetus she was carrying. Wed Mar 26 2003 17:30:40  El Reno, Oklahoma Father arrested in son's death -- (NewsOK) An 18-year-old Watonga man has been arrested on a first-degree murder complaint in the death of his toddler son. Wed Mar 26 2003 08:50:38  Glebe, Australia Teenager refused bail over ring murder -- (Sydney Morning Herald) The parents of an apprentice jeweller wept yesterday as their 17-year-old son faced a children's court charged with the robbery murder of a man trying to sell a $26,000 engagement ring. Wed Mar 26 2003 08:41:14  The HANNAH FOSTER murder England Parents' plea to find Hannah's killer -- (BBC News) A reconstruction of murder victim Hannah Foster's last movements is being shown on the BBC's Crimewatch programme. The parents of the teenager will also make an appeal to help police catch their daughter's killer. Wed Mar 26 2003 08:40:57 The MICHAEL NOLL disappearance Eau Claire, Wisconsin Police recover body of missing UW-Eau Claire student -- (KSTP) - The body of a University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire student missing since November was found in a lake Tuesday night, the student's father said. Wed Mar 26 2003 08:31:50  The MALCOLM and ISAIAH JOHNSON case Anchorage, Alaska Missing boys found dead -- (Anchorage Daily News) Two young boys who vanished from their Lake Otis Boulevard and Dowling Road neighborhood March 10 were found dead Tuesday in a partially frozen pond about a half mile from their home. Wed Mar 26 2003 08:20:25  The ELIZABETH SMART case Salt Lake City, Utah Ed Smart says family life returns to 'almost normal' -- (Salt Lake Tribune) Less than two weeks after being reunited with his missing daughter, Ed Smart says his elation grows stronger daily. Tues Mar 25 2003 21:18:57  Susanville, Califorina Michigan mother overjoyed after reunion with teen in California -- (Boston.com) Lindsey Diane Ryan, 14, was returning to Jones, Mich., after a 23-day, cross-country ordeal with a 56-year-old convicted murderer, Terry Drake, who remains jailed in Susanville, Calif. Tues Mar 25 2003 13:56:55 The BATON ROUGE SERIAL MURDERS Louisiana Father says add Moore to serial killer list -- (The Advocate) The father of a slain LSU graduate student is calling on law enforcement to name the serial killer as a suspect in his daughter's death and other unsolved killings of women in the Baton Rouge area. Task force analyzing letter to serial killer victim -- (WDSU) A jogger found the letter Monday on Stanford Avenue, blocks from Yoder's home and on the same street where two other serial killer victims had lived. |
