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Mon Apr 14 2003 16:20:20  The KATHLEEN PETERSON case Durham, North Carolina Intrigue of case drew filmmakers to Durham -- (News-Observer) Three French filmmakers won an Academy Award for a documentary about how racism led to a false murder charge against a Florida teenager. Now they have turned their cameras on some other elements worthy of Hollywood: a sudden death in a million-dollar home and a noted writer and former political candidate charged with murder. Officials exhume body of Mike Peterson's acquaintance -- (WRAL) Officials say Elizabeth Ratliff's death similiar to Kathleen Peterson's death. Mon Apr 14 2003 13:56:55  New York 'Rockefeller' con man faces fraud charges -- (Reuters) A French con artist accused of swindling $1.5 million from the rich and famous by posing as a Rockefeller heir pleaded not guilty on Friday to federal fraud charges. Mon Apr 14 2003 13:43:28  The HELENE BOIVIN case Penticton, British Columbia, Canada Missing woman's body found -- (Penticton Herald) A forensic examination to be performed today should help Penticton RCMP determine how Rachel Helene Boivin died. That information -- along with how and when her remains were discovered -- may not be released until a later date, after police have determined how it fits in with their investigation. Penticton man in court -- (Canada.com) A Penticton man will make his first appearance in provincial court Monday afternoon, charged in the death and disappearance of Rachel Helene Boivin. Mon Apr 14 2003 12:20:41  The LONGO family murders Newport, Oregon Jury likely to decide Longo's sentence this week -- (Statesman-Journal) The same jury that found him guilty will decide whether Longo, 29, will be sentenced to death, life in prison or life in prison with the possibility of parole. The penalty phase of the trial is expected to go to the jury this week. Mon Apr 14 2003 10:45:04  The DALTON MESARCHIK case Streator, Illinois Police plan conference today -- (The Pantagraph) The conference was announced late Saturday night. The Streator Police Department said gathered evidence will be discussed at the conference which will be held at the police department. Mon Apr 14 2003 08:04:42 New York N.Y. bouncer stabbed to death -- (Fox News) A bouncer was stabbed to death early Sunday morning in a melee at an New York nightclub after he asked a patron to put out his cigarette — and his relatives blamed the city's tough new no-smoking law. Sun Apr 13 2003 20:39:00  The PHOENIX SERIAL MURDERS Phoenix, Arizona Man arrested in deaths of 5 prostitutes -- (abc NEWS) Hours after a woman's decomposing body was discovered in a backyard camper, police arrested a man who sometimes lived there in the deaths of at least five prostitutes found dumped in the neighborhood over the past nine months. Boss teased suspect about being serial killer -- (AZ Republic) On a ride to the trailer that police believe Cory Morris shared with a corpse, his boss cracked a joke about a serial killer stalking a central Phoenix neighborhood. "Man, when are you gonna quit killing these girls," joked Jimmy Seagrave, owner of the bar Fat Cats, where Morris worked. "He said, 'Dude, that's just wrong.' Sun Apr 13 2003 13:41:12  The SYRACUSE SEX-SLAVE case Syracuse, New York Perv's sick parade -- (NY Post) Accused Syracuse sicko John Jamelske brazenly showed off his final teen sex slave in front of a group of his twisted pals several times during her six-month ordeal, introducing her as "Mika," The Post has learned. Slave 'burial' ground -- (NY Post) Cops began digging up the land around the home of a 67-year-old retired handyman yesterday fearing it might be the secret burial ground for women he kidnapped, police said. Sheriff: He kept logs, 'seemed to hoard' -- (The Post-Standard) John T. Jamelske kept daily, handwritten logs and calendars at his home on Highbridge Road that included "coded references to the activities he was carrying out," Onondaga County Sheriff Kevin Walsh said Saturday. He suddenly knew the victim hadn't lied -- (The Post-Standard) For two years, every time he caught a rapist, he'd check the basement for a dungeon. He found one Tuesday. Who is accused rapist? -- (The Post-Standard) Man who built dungeon allegedly for sex slaves investigated as serial rapist. Investigators identify two more former dungeon captives -- (Newsday) Investigators say they have identified two more women once imprisoned and raped by a man in his concrete dungeon in suburban DeWitt, raising the total to four. Sun Apr 13 2003 12:45:15  The SCOTT JAVINS case Terre Haute, Indiana Missing student's parents plead for information -- (The Indy Star) In many ways, he is Every Young Man. Five feet, 10 inches tall, 160 pounds, with streaked brownish-blond hair, he was wearing the "uniform" favored by young men: faded Abercrombie & Fitch blue jeans, a white T-shirt with a gray one layered over it, blue flip-flops, a silver Fossil watch and a rope bracelet. And probably, says his mom, a beaded necklace. "Like the kids wear." Sun Apr 13 2003 12:32:00  The DIANE WHIPPLE case San Francisco, California Murder finding in dog mauling just, state says -- (OC Register) Prosecutors are appealing a Superior Court judge's decision to throw out the murder conviction of a San Francisco woman who was caring for two dogs when they mauled her neighbor to death. Sun Apr 13 2003 12:05:30  The BELTWAY SNIPERS case Washington Fairfax police, FBI 'tricked' Malvo, attorneys claim -- (Washington Post) Sniper suspect Lee Boyd Malvo's constitutional rights were violated repeatedly during an interrogation by Fairfax County police and the FBI, who "tricked" him into giving up important and incriminating details of last fall's slayings without his lawyers present, his attorneys argued in court papers filed yesterday. Sun Apr 13 2003 11:57:08  The 'BLACK DAHLIA' murder case Los Angeles, California Author claims his father was 'Black Dahlia' killer -- (LA Daily Times) It's a story that's fascinated crime buffs for decades. There have been almost as many potential murderers put forward as fictionalized versions of the long-unsolved case. Now, a onetime Van Nuys cop has penned a book that names the latest suspect in 1947's grisly "Black Dahlia" mutilation slaying -- his own father. Sun Apr 13 2003 11:22:35  The LOUISIANA SERIAL KILLINGS DNA test clears state trooper in serial killer investigation -- (Times-Picayune) A state trooper remains a suspect in the killing of a 44-year-old woman in Alexandria, but a DNA test has shown he is not the south Louisiana serial killer. Sun Apr 13 2003 10:48:30  The DANIELLE VAN DAM case San Diego, California Sins of the Father -- (SD Reader) The Westerfield trial ended on September 16, 2002. On January 16, 2003, 19-year-old Neal Westerfield filed a petition for change of name with San Diego Superior Court. His sister, Lisa Lynn, who will turn 22 on April 10, filed the same request one week later. Sun Apr 13 2003 10:30:28  The HELENE BOIVIN case Penticton, British Columbia, Canada Police make arrest in missing-woman case -- (Canada.com) Guy Boivin, whose daughter Helene went missing on Dec. 30, 2001, said he was pleased an arrest has been made in the case and that police recovered what they believe to be the 22-year-old woman's remains. Fri Apr 11 2003 17:28:07  Detroit, Michigan Mom faces murder charges for rolling over infants in bed -- (WXYZ-TV) A 300 pound woman was charged with murder after rolling over her infant daughter in bed. Police say this is the second child she has killed this way. Fri Apr 11 2003 17:21:18  The CHOHAN family disappearance London, England Murder fear for missing Asian millionaire and family -- (The Independant) Onkar Verma used to speak to his sister, Nancy, and her millionaire husband, Amarjit Chohan, every day from New Zealand until contact with the family suddenly stopped eight weeks ago. Mr. Verma's concern for the safety of his sister, 25, Mr Chohan, 46, their two sons and his mother grew after he contacted Scotland Yard and discovered that their home in west London was empty. Fri Apr 11 2003 11:24:38  SNOOP DOGG Los Angeles, California Gunman opens fire on Snoop Dogg and his security team -- (MTV) An unknown assailant opened fire on Snoop Dogg and his entourage on Thursday night in Los Angeles, injuring one of the rapper's bodyguards. Snoop Dogg questioned in shooting, one injured -- (Press-Telegram) Rapper Snoop Dogg was being questioned Thursday night following a car-to-car shooting that left an off-duty police officer wounded. Fri Apr 11 2003 09:17:36  The HANAH FOSTER murder Hampshire, England Hundreds attend Hannah funeral -- (BBC) Hundreds of family and friends have attended the funeral of murdered 17-year-old Hannah Foster. Sad memories of murdered Hannah -- (BBC) Aside from Hannah's family and many friends, hundreds of mourners turned out to pay their respects to a young woman described by her former English teacher Clive Pitts as "a wonderful young lady". Fri Apr 11 2003 08:51:54  Roanoke, Virginia Bramblett, maintaining his innocence, dies in electric chair -- (Roanoke Times) Convicted quadruple murderer Earl Conrad Bramblett proclaimed his innocence for the last time Wednesday before he was put to death in Virginia's electric chair. Fri Apr 11 2003 08:41:58  Bridgeport, New Jersey Toddler saw ax murder -- (NJ.com) Bail for the man accused in the Wednesday afternoon ax and knife murder of his mother in front of a 212-year-old toddler was set at $250,000 cash Thursday by Superior Court Judge John Waters Jr. Fri Apr 11 2003 08:30:32  The LACI PETERSON case Modesto, California Search warrant information to remain sealed -- (KCRA) Investigators working on the Laci Peterson case won a small victory in court Thursday morning. Fri Apr 11 2003 08:26:40  Canberra, Australia Missing Australian teenager resurfaces -- (Newsday) Australian teenager Natasha Ryan, who disappeared four years ago and was presumed dead, has resurfaced -- midway through the trial of an alleged serial killer charged with her murder. Fri Apr 11 2003 08:06:16  Syracuse, New York Cops: Man held 16-year-old girl for months as sex captive in basement -- (Fox News) A 67-year-old retiree allegedly kept two women chained as sexual captives in a concrete bunker built under his yard and he may have had more victims, police said Thursday. Thur Apr 10 2003 16:49:53  The LACI PETERSON case Modesto, California Psychic investigator's help sought by Peterson -- (Modesto Bee) Laci Peterson's husband, Scott, hired a psychic investigator about three weeks after Laci disappeared, and the investigator turned over a report to Modesto police. Thur Apr 10 2003 09:08:12  The LOUISIANA SERIAL KILLER Baton Rouge, Louisiana Vigil held for La. serial killer victims -- (ABC News) Family members of a woman slain by a serial killer gathered on the Capitol steps Wednesday with lawmakers and other victims' families to celebrate what would have been her 24th birthday and pray that police capture her attacker. Wed Apr 9 2003 08:45:57 The HANNAH FOSTER murder Portswood, England Funeral for murdered Hannah -- (BBC) The funeral of murdered teenager Hannah Foster will take place on Friday.Large numbers of mourners are expected to turn out at Highfield Church in Southampton for the service. Tues Apr 8 2003 17:10:24  The LACI PETERSON case Modesto, California Smoking gun photo obtained -- (KGO) ABC7 has obtained the photo that turned the case on its head when it was first shown to Laci's family. It's a picture Modesto Police showed to Laci Peterson's family to convince them Laci's husband Scott was not the devoted husband he claimed to be. Tues Apr 8 2003 15:20:44  Columbus, Ohio Appeal filed in molestation fantasy case -- (abc NEWS) Attorneys for a man imprisoned for writing sexual fantasies about molesting children in his journal asked a state appeals court Tuesday to order a lower court to dismiss the case. Tues Apr 8 2003 14:53:41  The HANNAH FOSTER homicide Southampton, England Warrant issued in Hannah murder hunt -- (Ananova) Police are hunting a 35-year-old man who fled the country for India four days after the 17-year-old was abducted from within half a mile of her home in Portswood, Southampton, on March 14. Tues Apr 8 2003 14:36:21 Baton Rouge, Louisiana DNA testing for police debated in Louisiana serial killer case -- (Nola) Speculation that a serial killer stalking southern Louisiana women could be gaining the trust of his victims by wearing a uniform has prompted calls for police officers to undergo DNA testing. Tues Apr 8 2003 13:59:05  The NICHOLAS ZAVALA case Oxford, Indiana Volunteers hope search helps missing boy case -- (The Indy Channel) Volunteers looking for clues in the eight-month-old disappearance of a boy hope a weekend search helps investigators determine what happened to him. Tues Apr 8 2003 10:19:39  The DALTON MESARCHIK homicide Streator, Illinois Reward offered in Mesarchik homicide -- (Pantagraph) Police have a few more leads about Dalton Mesarchik's death after the boy's story was shown on "America's Most Wanted" over the weekend. Mon Apr 7 2003 19:00:24  England Millionaire major is found guilty of cheating -- (The London Times) Three people who tried to defraud the television quiz show 'Who Wants to be a Millionaire?' out of its £1 million top prize were yesterday found guilty of deception. Mon Apr 7 2003 18:48:55  The LONGO case Newport, Oregon Oregon man convicted of killing two older children -- (Fox News) An Oregon man who has already admitted killing his wife and toddler daughter was convicted of murder Monday in the deaths of his two older children. The jury took less than five hours to reach its verdict. Mon Apr 7 2003 13:07:17  Germany Two carers were serial killers, cops say -- (iafrica.com) A German couple who presented themselves as professional carers may have killed five of the elderly people they were supposed to be looking after, police said on Monday. Mon Apr 7 2003 13:04:29  Bogota, Colombia Colombians demand abducted kids be freed -- (abc NEWS) Hundreds of people marched Sunday to demand the release of more than 60 children kidnapped in Colombia over the years, many abducted by right-wing paramilitaries or leftist rebels seeking ransoms. Mon Apr 7 2003 12:48:37  Los Angeles, California Serial rapist hunted -- (Oakland Tribune) Bounty hunter Duane Chapman is the latest to join the hunt for convicted rapist Andrew Lus- ter, the grandson of cosmetics founder Max Factor, who disappeared three months ago. Mon Apr 7 2003 12:41:08 The LONGO case Newport, Oregon Christian Longo murder trial goes to jury -- (KOIN) A Lincoln County jury now has the task of deciding if Christian Longo killed two of his children. The case was scheduled to be turned over to the jury Monday morning. Mon Apr 7 2003 10:08:32  New York Alleged Mafia boss ends insanity ruse, pleads guilty to obstruction -- (USA Today) Vincent "The Chin" Gigante, the alleged mafia boss who authorities said feigned insanity for decades in an attempt to avoid prosecution, ended the ruse Monday by admitting he mislead doctors evaluating him. Mon Apr 7 2003 09:17:23  The DANNY WOOD homicide Gray, Maine Clue surfaces in boy's 1954 murder -- (Press-Herald) On a summer day in 1954, 12-year-old Danny Wood set out with his fishing pole from his home to visit a friend a mile down Route 100. Nine days later, his nude body was found in the Little Androscoggin River, his skull smashed repeatedly, the shoestring that had been used to bind him still dangling from his wrist. Sun Apr 6 2003 18:44:46 The CARLSON case Tacoma, Washington Man and mother convicted or murder; custody battle cited -- (Seattle Post-Intelligencer) A man and his mother have been convicted of first-degree murder in the shooting of the man's wife during a custody battle for the couple's twin sons. Sun Apr 6 2003 18:32:52 The LACI PETERSON case Modesto, California Judge may unseal cop warrants -- (Oakland Tribune) A Stanislaus County Superior Court judge Friday agreed to hold a closed hearing to determine if search warrants in the case should be released to the public. Sun Apr 6 2003 17:45:51  Trenton, New Jersey N.J. governor finds no fault with agency in case of 10-year-old accused of killing boy -- (Boston.com) New Jersey's child-protection agency acted appropriately in the case of a 10-year-old boy charged with the sexual assault and slaying of a 3-year-old, a spokesman for Gov. James McGreevey said. Sun Apr 6 2003 17:37:56  Birmingham, Alabama Birmingham fugitive now on Most Wanted list -- (al.com) Birmingham fugitive Marcus Head is one of two Alabama men added to the FBI's 'Top 12 Most Wanted' list. Head is sought in a 2001 attack on his estranged wife and the slaying of her boyfriend. |
