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Sun Apr 6 2003 14:20:12  The SVETLANA ARONOV disappearance New York Svetlana stumps cops -- (NY Daily News) It's been 35 days since Svetlana Aronov left her East Side apartment in the middle of the afternoon to walk her cocker spaniel - and vanished into thin air on a busy Manhattan street. Sun Apr 6 2003 10:59:19  The HANNAH FOSTER homicide Southampton, England Scotland Yard team may visit India to trace suspect -- (The Hindu) The Scotland Yard plans to send a team of six detectives to India this week to trace a suspect in a murder case who reportedly fled from Britain to Punjab. Sun Apr 6 2003 07:46:52  The BELTWAY SNIPERS From Malvo, hubris and contempt -- (Washington Post) In a wide-ranging interrogation by police in November, Malvo disclosed graphic details of the sniper shootings, including a revelation that they began with the killing of five people in 24 hours because he knew police "couldn't handle it," according to the documents, which are partial transcripts of Malvo's audio-taped remarks to investigators and a memo that summarizes the parts that were not taped. Sat Apr 5 2003 22:10:51  Phoenix, Arizona Possible serial killer stalking Phoenix prostitutes -- (Fox News) They looked like random drug overdoses at first: the body of one woman, and then another two months later, both dumped in a seedy neighborhood known for drug-dealing and gang violence. But as the death count rose to three, and then six within eight months, detectives began noticing striking similarities. Sat Apr 5 2003 14:28:10  The MERLIN SANTANA slaying Los Angeles, California 2 ordered to stand trial in actor's slaying -- (KABC) Two men will go to trial for the shooting death of "The Steve Harvey Show" actor Merlin Santana.Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Patricia Titus ruled 20-year-old Damien Andre Gates and 24-year-old Brandon Douglas Bynes must also stand trial for the attempted murder of a man who was with Santana. Fri Apr 4 2003 23:53:11  The JONBENET MURDER INVESTIGATION Atlanta, Georgia Federal Judge: 'No evidence' that Ramseys killed JonBenét -- (Law.com) U.S. District Judge Julie E. Carnes, a former federal prosecutor, ruled that there is "abundant evidence" to support assertions by JonBenét's parents, John B. and Patricia P. "Patsy" Ramsey, "that an intruder entered their home at some point during the night of Dec. 25, 1996, and killed their daughter." Fri Apr 4 2003 18:20:45  The DALTON MESARCHIK homicide Streator, Illinois TV program to look at boy's murder -- (Daily Times) 'America’s Most Wanted - America Fights Back' will broadcast a three-minute story about the murder at the beginning of the show. Streator boy was beaten to death -- (Pantagraph) The cause of Dalton Mesarchik's death was listed as blunt-force trauma to the head as a result of an assault, said Deputy Coroner Julie Runyon at the inquest. Fri Apr 4 2003 18:10:00  Seattle, Washington Ridgeway enters not-guilty plea -- (Seattle Times) Gary L. Ridgway, accused in seven of the slayings attributed to the Green River killer, pleaded not guilty yesterday in King County Superior Court to the three most recent charges of aggravated first-degree murder. Fri Apr 4 2003 16:22:18  Oregon Dead Ft. Lewis soldier suspected of killing wife and her child -- (KATU) Thomas Stroh Jr. was thought to be driving to his home in Klamath Falls when he crossed the median and crashed head-on into a semi near Eugene. Fri Apr 4 2003 16:09:47 The ALICE DONOVAN case Columbia, South Carolina Prosecutors want 2 defense lawyers kicked off missing woman case -- (The State) Federal prosecutors on Friday asked a judge to remove two defense lawyers from the case of a missing Gallivants Ferry woman because they may be called to testify at their client's trial. Fri Apr 4 2003 10:29:48  The LACI PETERSON homicide Modesto, California Peterson reportedly moves from Modesto -- (Fresno Bee) As the scene in front attests, very little happens at 523 Covena Ave. in Modesto these days. Media wants Peterson warrants unsealed -- (KTVU) Lawyers for the Modesto Bee and KTVU Channel 2 Friday were in a Stanislaus County courtroom, asking a judge to unseal the search warrants issued in the case of Laci Peterson, the pregnant schoolteacher who vanished from her home without a trace on Christmas Eve day. Fri Apr 4 2003 10:17:17  Oklahoma Man who killed as teen put to death -- (abc NEWS) The Supreme Court has spoken on the issue of capital punishment for people who commit crimes as juveniles, overruling a lower court and allowing Oklahoma to execute a man who killed two people when he was 17. The 5-4 vote late Thursday illustrated the court's bitter division over whether capital punishment is appropriate in those cases. Fri Apr 4 2003 07:36:44  The LACY MILLER homicide Fort Collins, Colorado Man sentenced to life in UNC student's murder -- (The Daily Camera) Jason P. Clausen, 22, of Fort Collins disguised himself as a police officer and kidnapped Lacy Miller near her home early Jan. 18. The University of Northern Colorado student's body was found in Poudre Canyon on Jan. 26. Fri Apr 4 2003 07:27:59  The ELIZABETH SMART case Salt Lake City, Utah Father says cousin of Elizabeth Smart target of alleged break-in -- (Fox News) An alleged kidnapping plot by Elizabeth Smart's abductors was aimed at a 15-year-old cousin, rather than an older cousin, the girls' father said Thursday. Missed clues -- (abc NEWS) Did investigators in the Elizabeth Smart case miss obvious evidence? Fri Apr 4 2003 07:26:51  Springfield, Missouri Barry County prosecutor exits missing-women case -- (News-Leader) Sherrill Levitt, her daughter Suzie Streeter and Streeter's childhood friend Stacy McCall vanished from a small Springfield home in the early hours of June 7, 1992, just hours after attending a Kickapoo High School graduation. Though Springfield police and officials in other counties chased thousands of leads since the three women disappeared, the case remains unsolved. Fri Apr 4 2003 07:22:44  The LONGO case Newport, Oregon Prosecution mocks Longo's testimony -- (KATU) Christian Longo - who admits killing his wife and youngest daughter but denies killing their two older children - is so accustomed to lying that he concocted a story blaming his wife for two of the deaths, a prosecutor said Thursday in closing arguments. Thur Apr 3 2003 16:14:43  The BATON ROUGE SERIAL KILLINGS Louisiana Group wants state to take over serial killer investigation -- (The Advocate) Families of murder victims, including victims of the serial killer, have requested a meeting with Gov. Mike Foster to demand the state take over the serial killer task force, currently headed by Baton Rouge. Thur Apr 3 2003 15:37:48  The THALIA kidnappings Mexico City, Mexico Accused Thalia sister kidnappers nabbed -- (abc NEWS) Police have arrested three alleged members of a gang accused of kidnapping two sisters of Mexican singer Thalia, the justice department said Thursday. Thur Apr 3 2003 11:58:11  The LONGO case Newport, Oregon Longo trial postponed for expert -- (Stateman-Journal) A prosecution plan to call a state medical examiner to rebut testimony by accused family killer Christian Longo forced a delay Wednesday in Longo’s four-week aggravated murder trial. Mary Jane's sister refutes Longo's testimony -- (KOIN) On Wednesday, Mary Jane's sister, Sally Clark, spoke about Mary Jane's personality and spending habits. Thur Apr 3 2003 10:49:05  The PAMELA SMART case Concord, New Hampshire One of four in Smart case to be paroled -- (Concord Monitor) One of four teenagers convicted of helping Pamela Smart kill her husband in a case that triggered a media frenzy and spawned the movie To Die For is expected to be paroled today after serving nearly 13 years in prison. Thur Apr 3 2003 08:47:31  Norfolk Island, Australia Murder mystery haunts island -- (Sydney Morning Herald) The victim is Sydney woman Janelle Patton, 29, who a year ago became the first person to be murdered in the 152-year history of the island. Thur Apr 3 2003 08:45:39  The ANNA MAE PICTOU AQUASH homicide Colorado and South Dakota Denver arrest may solve 1976 killing -- (Denver Post) More than 27 years after her mysterious death sparked speculation and accusations, shemight finally be able to rest in peace. The 30-year-old American Indian Movement activist was found dead in a South Dakota field in February 1976. She had been kidnapped from a north Denver home in December 1975. Thur Apr 3 2003 08:22:34  The TA'NIYAH LEONARD case Bartow, Florida Group issues regional fliers to aid search for missing child -- (The Ledger) Bartow detectives remain stumped in the search for the 1-year-old girl, who was last seen in October, 2002. Family members and law enforcement agencies have offered a $20,000 reward to anyone with information that leads them to Ta'Niyah. Wed Apr 2 2003 20:17:07 The BLAGG case Grand Junction, Colorado Blagg attorney wants judge off murder case -- (GJ Sentinel) Lawyers defending Michael Blagg in the murder of his wife have asked that the judge presiding over the case be disqualified, claiming the judge showed partiality to the district attorney by allegedly agreeing that the defense recently acted unethically. Wed Apr 2 2003 14:22:11  Sioux Falls, South Dakota The mind of a serial killer -- (KSFY) Serial killer Robert Leroy Anderson was in South Dakota's spotlight for eight years, but was his suicide an attempt to reclaim his place in the headlines? The death row inmate was found hanging in his cell at the State Penitentiary early Sunday morning. Wed Apr 2 2003 12:33:29 The LONGO family murders Newport, Oregon Longo says wife was first to kill -- (The Oregonian) Christian Longo testified Tuesday that he strangled his wife, MaryJane, on Dec. 17, 2001, then killed their unconscious daughter Madison only after learning MaryJane had drowned two of their children and tried to smother Madison. Wed Apr 2 2003 12:11:43  The KATHLEEN PETERSON homicide Durham, North Carolina Authorities set date for exhumation in Peterson case -- (WRAL) Authorities have set April 14 as the date to exhume a woman who was found dead 18 years ago in Germany at the bottom of a staircase and knew accused killer Michael Peterson. Evidece obtained in search allowed -- (News-Observer) Durham police did not violate Mike Peterson's constitutional rights when officers obtained warrants and searched Peterson's home after the death of his wife, Superior Court Judge Orlando Hudson ruled Tuesday. Wed Apr 2 2003 10:52:39 The BATON ROUGE SERIAL KILLINGS Louisiana Yoder boyfriend talks about serial killer investigation -- (WDSU) The boyfriend of a woman whose death has been linked to the south Louisiana serial killer gave details Monday about the circumstances of her abduction and what he has learned since her murder. Wed Apr 2 2003 09:46:37  The LACI PETERSON homicide Modesto, California Laci's family taking disappearance 'day by day' -- (KCRA) The family of missing Modesto woman Laci Peterson is trying to return to their lives as best they can more than three months after Laci's disappearance. Wed Apr 2 2003 09:29:21  Salem, Oregon Woman’s body found; police arrest neighbor -- (Statesman-Journal) The body of the missing woman, Barbara "Joyce" Newby, 75, was found earlier Tuesday under a pile of clothing and boxes in a bedroom closet of her mobile home. Newby was reported missing one week ago, said sheriff’s spokesman Dan Gushard. Wed Apr 2 2003 08:36:17  Australia Murder charge mum's children had 'organic illness' -- (Sydney Morning Herald) Kathleen Folbigg, 35, has pleaded not guilty to murdering her four children - Caleb, aged three weeks, Patrick, eight months, 11-month-old Sarah and 19-month-old Laura over a ten year period. Wed Apr 2 2003 08:24:15  Missouri Missing women tip in Barry County -- (KOLR) Police believe Stacy McCall, Suzy Streeter and Sherill Levitt were abducted from Levitt's home in June of 1992. More than ten years of searching and tracking down leads has meant little, but now, there's something new. Tues Apr 1 2003 09:59:41  The LONGO trial Newport, Oregon Longo seems to implicate wife in children's murders -- (KOIN) Accused family killer Christian Longo seemed to implicate his wife for the deaths of two of the couple's three children, saying she had prior knowledge of where the bodies would be found. Tues Apr 1 2003 08:26:45  The HANNAH FOSTER murder England Hannah police arrest suspect's wife -- (BBC) The wife of a prime suspect for the murder of Hannah Foster has been arrested for questioning, police have said. Last week it emerged that a man police described as "a strong suspect" left the country for India two days after Hannah's body was found. Hannah police prepare for extradition -- (BBC) Detectives hunting the killer of schoolgirl Hannah Foster say they are preparing extradition procedures, to bring a main suspect back to the UK from India. Tues Apr 1 2003 08:18:52  The STACY BRAVO case Calumet Park Gallano found guilty of murder -- (Daily South Town) A reconfigured jury Monday quickly convicted a former soldier of murdering his girlfriend more than three years ago and hiding her body in a cement-filled barrel. Mon Mar 31 2003 10:08:05  The BATON ROUGE SERIAL KILLINGS Louisiana Task force seeking to find serial killer's race in DNA -- (WBRZ) The serial killer task force is now seeking to use advanced DNA technology to determine the race of the south Louisiana serial killer. Mon Mar 31 2003 08:54:56 Death Stalks The Border Juárez,Mexico Murder in Juárez -- (El Paso times) More than 320 girls and women have been killed in Juárez in the past nine years. Mexican and U.S. criminologists speculate that as many as 90 of those were victims of one or more serial killers. Mon Mar 31 2003 08:33:38  Wales,UK DNA traps rapist after decade --(BBC)A rapist who attacked a teenage exchange student 10 years ago has finally been jailed at Cardiff Crown Court after being trapped by DNA. Mon Mar 31 2003 08:17:24  Soham, England Jail for Soham porn cop -- (Sky News) A former policeman who worked on the investigation into the murders of Holly Wells and Jessica Chapman has been jailed for child pornography offences. Mon Mar 31 2003 08:03:57  New York Cops nab Brooklyn 'thrill killer' -- (NY Daily News) The so-called "Thrill Killer" confessed yesterday to gunning down four immigrant merchants during a terrifying six-week murder spree sparked by a twisted, drug-fueled bid to exact revenge for the Sept. 11 attacks, police said. Mon Mar 31 2003 07:51:33  The DALTON MESARCHIK homicide Streator, Illinois New clues in boy's murder -- (CBS2) Investigators say they have found evidence in the Vermilion River that could lead to an arrest in the abduction and slaying of a Streator boy. Mon Mar 31 2003 07:43:19  The MARIA SOLIS disappearance Houston, Texas Investigators believe new clue found in case of missing teen -- (KTRK) Search teams may have an important clue in the case of a missing Houston girl, four weeks after her disappearance. Mon Mar 31 2003 07:24:29  Irvington, New Jersey and Toronto, Canada Police nab stepmother wanted in stabbing of two NJ children -- (Fox News) Sultana Haque, 30, was arrested by Toronto police after she tried to seek refuge at a mosque. Sun Mar 30 2003 21:08:14  The ELIZABETH SMART case Salt Lake City, Utah Mitchell's journey to 'Immanuel' -- (Salt Lake Tribune) A decade ago, Brian David Mitchell was a clean-cut husband and father, a Salt Lake Temple worker and a diecutter at O.C. Tanner. Today he is a bedraggled prisoner at the Salt Lake County Jail, charged with kidnapping Elizabeth Smart. What happened to him? Smart family sifts story offers -- (Salt Lake Tribune) At last count, there were more than 100 book and movie proposals, and this week family members will get serious about evaluating them. Sun Mar 30 2003 16:20:42 Washington Ridgway defense to look at nine men linked to serial killings -- (Seattle Times) All nine of the individuals are among the more than 2,000 men who were under scrutiny by police at one time or another during the 20-year investigation into the deaths of 49 girls and young women at the hands of the so-called Green River killer. Sun Mar 30 2003 15:42:28  Austin, Texas Murder charge filed in stabbing at school -- (Houston Chronicle) A 16-year-old boy has been charged with murder in the stabbing death of his ex-girlfriend in the halls of Austin's Reagan High School, police said Saturday. Sun Mar 30 2003 08:28:20  New York Cops questioning possible serial killer accomplice -- (Newsday) Police were questioning a man Saturday night who law enforcement sources said might be an accomplice in serial killings in Brooklyn and Queens that have claimed five lives since early last month. |
