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Thur May 15 2003 14:15:31  The ASHLEIGH MOORE case Savannah, Georgia Police confirm they've found missing 12-year-old -- (AP) Police said Thursday the body found behind a riverside hotel is that of a 12-year-old girl who has been missing for nearly a month. Thur May 15 2003 12:39:04  The SHAWNDA CHENEY case Stillwater, Texas Missing girl found, man arrested -- (KCTV5) A Stillwater girl who disappeared last Friday was recovered safely early Thursday morning, the FBI said. Shawnda Marie Cheney, 10, was with a Missouri man, a family acquaintance, said FBI spokesman Gary Johnson. Thur May 15 2003 11:37:02  The HOLLY JONES homicide Toronto, Ontario, Canada Now, it's all up to forensics -- (Toronto Star) The quick discovery aids investigators. Chances good for arrest, experts say. Police search for missing clothes of murdered Toronto girl -- (Toronto Star) "We're asking the public to search their backyards and properties" for the clothes of Holly Jones, Const. Shehara Valles told a news conference. Divers' grim chore 'hard on everyone' -- (Toronto Star) Technically, the underwater search for clues to the murder of 10-year-old Holly Jones is relatively simple for experienced police divers like Constable Angus Armstrong. Thur May 15 2003 10:51:49  The CHOHAN case Man held over millionaire murder -- (BBC) Police are continuing to question a man in connection with the murder of a London businessman who disappeared two months ago. Thur May 15 2003 10:39:11  The LACI PETERSON homicide Modesto, California Media seek recorded calls in Peterson case -- (CNN) Several news organizations filed motions in Stanislaus County Court Wednesday, to ask for access to wiretapped telephone conversations their reporters had with Scott Peterson. Thur May 15 2003 09:47:18  Rialto, California Rodney King charged with DUI, PCP use -- (abc NEWS) Rodney King, whose videotaped beating at the hands of Los Angeles police led to widespread riots more than a decade ago, was charged with three misdemeanor counts stemming from an April car crash, police said. Wed May 14 2003 20:03:21  The LOUISIANA SERIAL KILLER Lafayette offers reward for serial killer -- (KATC) The Lafayette Chamber of Commerce and Lafayette Crimestoppers each put in twenty-five thousand dollars into the reward fund. The organizations hope it's enough to help catch the killer. Wed May 14 2003 19:56:38  The JAN SCHARF disappearance Cameron Park, California One year later, friends remember missing nurse -- (KCRA) On May 14, 2002, a UC Davis Medical Center nurse disappeared without a trace. Wed May 14 2003 19:21:43  Hartford, Connecticut Woman charged with arson murder -- (abc NEWS) A 23-year-old woman was charged Wednesday with killing 16 fellow patients at a nursing home earlier this year by setting fire to her bedding with a cigarette lighter. Wed May 14 2003 17:03:10  The JEREMY HOUK case New Orleans, Louisiana Mother says body found in river is her Tulane student son -- (Nola) A corpse found washed up on a Mississippi River bank Wednesday is that of a Tulane University student who had been missing since Mardi Gras weekend, the teenager's mother said. Wed May 14 2003 17:01:15  The BRUCE LEE murder La Quinta, California Sheriff's Deputy Beaten To Death -- (KCAL) A Riverside County sheriff's deputy was beaten to death possibly with his own baton by a man who was later shot and killed by another deputy, authorities said. Deputy Bruce Lee, 45, died shortly before noon Tuesday of injuries caused by a blow or blows to the head, sheriff's Sgt. Shelley Kennedy-Smith said. Wed May 14 2003 16:52:39  The ASHLEIGH MOORE disappearance Savannah, Georgia Body found; police investigating whether it is missing Savannah girl -- (Savannah Now) Few details have been released. Investigators were trying to determine if the body was that of missing Savannah 12-year-old Ashleigh Moore. Body found on Savannah waterfront -- (WTOC) Police just aren't saying at this point whether there's any indication that this is her body, but it's safe to say the case is being treated in an extreme manner. Wed May 14 2003 16:49:04  The KATHLEEN PETERSON case Durham, North Carolina Funeral card a mystery -- (Herald-Sun) There’s no way to know who put Kathleen Peterson’s funeral card into a collection of Michael Peterson’s manuscripts at Duke University’s Perkins Library, officials said. Wed May 14 2003 16:44:09  The LACI PETERSON homicide Modesto, California Peterson defense blasts wiretaps -- (Modesto Bee) Defense attorneys reacted strongly Tuesday to disclosures that law enforcement had intercepted telephone calls between Scott Peterson and members of his defense team. Wed May 14 2003 10:35:19  Sacramento, California 'Possible homicide' in fetal death --(Sacbee.com)Authorities are investigating the death of a fetus in the stabbing Sunday of a 22-year-old pregnant woman. Wed May 14 2003 09:35:52  The HOLLY JONES homicide Toronto, Ontario, Canada Police I.D. suspect in Holly murder -- (Toronto Star) Investigators were expected to release a photograph of the "wanted suspect" in Holly Jones' murder at a news conference this morning, police said in a news release. Wed May 14 2003 09:32:02  New York Feds tie Murder Inc. to money laundering -- (NY Post) The feds have set their sights on profits from a recently released gangster rap film promoted by hip-hop label Murder Inc. - claiming the movie was funded with dirty cash. Wed May 14 2003 09:28:00  Drumheller, Alberta, Canada Name written in blood found at murder scene -- (C-News) Investigators probing the beating death of an inmate at a southern Alberta prison found a grisly clue at the scene -- a name written in blood, a jury heard yesterday. Tues May 13 2003 22:44:20  Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Tommy Chong pleads guilty in bong sales -- (abc NEWS) Tommy Chong, who played one half of the dope-smoking duo in Cheech and Chong movies, pleaded guilty in federal court Tuesday to conspiring to sell drug paraphernalia. Tues May 13 2003 22:13:49  The SVETLANA ARONOV case New York Aronov buried as mystery continues -- (Newsday) Svetlana Aronov was laid to rest after a solemn funeral yesterday, but to relatives and friends, the mystery surrounding her death didn't end with her burial. Tears and suspicions -- (NY Post) Private investigator Stephen P. Davis was hired by the family to investigate what happened to Svetlana, a married mother of two who disappeared March 3, while walking her dad's dog. Tues May 13 2003 22:06:14  The BLAGG case Grand Junction, Colorado Blagg trial won't move -- (Denver Post) A judge refused today to move the trial of Michael Blagg, charged with killing his wife, to another city. Tues May 13 2003 21:53:33  The LOUISIANA SERIAL KILLER case Vitter seeks federal funds to find serial killer -- (The Advertiser) Additional federal funding pumped into processing DNA samples and boosting the efforts of a task force seeking a serial killer who is terrorizing South Louisiana could lead to solving the crimes, U.S. Rep. David Vitter, R-Metairie, said Monday. Tues May 13 2003 20:56:15 The KATHLEEN PETERSON case Durham, North Carolina Judge probes juror contact in Peterson murder trial -- (Herald-Sun) The second week of the Michael Peterson murder trial began Monday with an accusation of an inappropriate conversation between a potential juror and someone sympathetic to Peterson. Peterson murder trial jury selection going slowly -- (News-Observer) Ten potential jurors had been questioned by prosecutors Tuesday as possible members of a panel to hear a murder case against a Durham novelist accused of killing his wife. Tues May 13 2003 20:51:06  The LACI PETERSON homicide Modesto, California Burglar may be key witness -- (KTVU) A suspected burglar allegedly casing Laci and Scott Peterson's neighborhood in the early morning hours the day the pregnant Modesto woman was killed may be a key prosecution witness in the case. Laci's hair found in pliers on boat -- (KFMB) Scott Peterson's mistress may have hired a new attorney, and police have found a key piece of evidence in Scott's boat. Investigators tapped Scott Peterson's phone -- (KTVU) Scott Peterson's phone was tapped and investigators may have listened to interviews with journalists -- including KTVU's Ted Rowlands -- in case the fertilizer salesman confessed to killing his wife, a prosecutor said Tuesday. Tues May 13 2003 20:29:04  The CHRISTA WORTHINGTON murder Truro, Massachusetts Cape DA releases new details on Worthington murder -- (Boston.com) Investigators on Cape Cod have a DNA profile of an unidentified man who had sex with murdered fashion writer Christa Worthington within hours of her death, District Attorney Michael O'Keefe said Tuesday. Tues May 13 2003 20:18:38  The HOLLY JONES case Toronto, Ontario, Canada Missing Toronto girl slain -- (Globe and Mail) Hours after the frantic mother of a missing 10-year-old girl begged for the safe return of her daughter, Toronto police said human remains found in Lake Ontario less than a day after her disappearance were indeed the remains of the child. Tues May 13 2003 20:12:19  Cleveland, Ohio Nurse charged in killing with a bagel -- (abc NEWS) An unlicensed nurse has been charged with murdering a multiple sclerosis patient by feeding her a piece of bagel and letting her choke to death so she could carry on an affair with the patient's husband. Tues May 13 2003 09:40:41  The SARAH PAYNE case England 'Sarah's Law' call to police -- (BBC) The mother of murdered eight-year-old Sarah Payne is to urge police to back public access to the national Sex Offenders' Register.Sara Payne is to address the Police Federation's annual conference in Blackpool on Tuesday. Mon May 12 2003 20:34:56  The LANEY case Tyler Texas Mother says 'God made me do it' after fatally beating sons -- (ABC News) A woman accused of fatally beating two of her sons with rocks spent Mother's Day sobbing and muttering in a jail cell. Mon May 12 2003 20:26:39 The KRISTINE JOHNSON murder Los Angeles, ca Ex-Con Charged in Kristine Johnson's Murder --(ABCNews)An ex-con who allegedly lured a 21-year-old aspiring actress to a "photo shoot," killed her and dumped her body in the Hollywood Hills was charged today with capital murder. Sun May 11 2003 23:23:35  The LANEY case Smith County, Texas Suicide watch for alleged murdering mom -- (KLTV) A day after being arrested for double murder, Dee Laney remained in custody. Described as incoherent, her mood swings have led the Smith County Sheriff's Department to put her on a 24-hour suicide watch. Sun May 11 2003 23:01:05  The LILLIAN MARTIN & JOSHUA BRYANT disappearance Deltona, Florida Deltona pair still missing -- (Journal Online) Woman, grandson vanished from home. Still missing -- (Orlando Sentinel) Were they kidnapped? Did they just walk away, starting a new life someplace else? Are they still alive? Sun May 11 2003 09:48:57 The DAR HEATHERINGTON case Montana and Nevada Agencies spend $14,000 to hunt for Canadian -- (Great Falls Tribune) The Great Falls police spent just shy of $12,000 for about 52 hours of work, at time and a half, searching for Lethbridge Alderwoman Darlene Heatherington. Don't let bizarre events stain cities' relationship -- (Great Falls Tribune) Heatherington has been charged with making false statements to police, a misdemeanor punishable by a fine of up to $500 and up to six months in jail. Sun May 11 2003 09:42:35  The LACI PETERSON case Modesto, California Peterson could wait a long time for day in court -- (Modesto Bee) Scott Peterson could wait in jail for a more than two years before he goes to trial on charges that he murdered his pregnant wife.And the people watching from across the nation and abroad would have to wait as well. Laci case eerily like '97 murder -- (NY Post) The case of a Southern California man convicted two years ago of killing his wife and dumping her at sea could offer an eerie road map for Scott Peterson's prosecutors. Sat May 10 2003 20:03:22  The KARON PUGH case UK,Wales Text message led to hammer killing --(BBC)A jealous husband who battered his wife to death after finding a text message from her lover, has been jailed for six years. Christopher Pugh, 43, killed his wife Karon with two hammers after searching her mobile phone for text messages. Sat May 10 2003 19:57:57  Suffolk, England Boy charged over school stabbing --(BBC)A 15-year-old boy has been charged in connection with the stabbing of another pupil at a school in Suffolk. Sat May 10 2003 19:52:05  NEW CHAPEL HILL, Texas Texas Mother Charged In Deaths Of Children --(TheDenverChannel)Two boys have been found dead in East Texas, and their mother is charged with their murders.Smith County, Texas officials say Deanna Laney is accused of killing her 8- and 6-year-old boys and injuring her 14-month-old son, who has been hospitalized. Sat May 10 2003 19:19:17  Daytona Beach, Florida Mother gets 20 years in prison for murder arranged to protect her son -- (News-Journal) A mother who conspired to arrange the killing of a witness in her son's capital murder case begged the judge for mercy at her sentencing hearing Friday, saying she would never hurt children or animals. But Lynda Love's emotional plea didn't mention adults. Sat May 10 2003 19:06:36  The SANDY JEFFERS case Maryville, Tennessee Body of abducted college student found; suspect arrested -- (CNN) The body of a missing student was found along a highway in the Great Smoky Mountains after police arrested her alleged stalker and killer.Sandy Jeffers, 25, was found Friday evening, a day before she was to graduate from the University of Tennessee. Sat May 10 2003 18:58:03  The DONNA HOOKER case Sacramento, California Cold case turns hot --(ABCNEWS)After 25 years, DNA evidence identifies an accused murderer. Donna Hooker was 21 when she was raped and strangled in 1978, her body dumped in a field near her home in Sacramento. Twenty-five years have passed, but to her family, it feels like yesterday. Fri May 9 2003 21:14:17  The LOUISIANA SERIAL KILLINGS Man seen watching home of serial killer's 2nd victim -- (Nola) Four neighbors of the serial killer's second victim recently gave police a composite sketch of a suspicious man they saw watching the victim's home the night before and in the hours leading up to her murder, the task force investigating the killings has confirmed. Fri May 9 2003 20:21:21  Smithville, Tennessee Woman shot after escape from Tenn. jail -- (abc NEWS) A jail escapee who stole a deputy's gun and patrol car and then kidnapped her 3-year-old son was shot Friday as she held the gun to the boy's head in a standoff with police. The boy, splattered with his mother's blood, was not injured. Fri May 9 2003 18:37:42  Great Falls Montana & Lethbridge, Alberta Sex, lies -- and charges -- (Canada.com) Darlene Heatherington's strange tale of drugs, kidnapping and sexual assault made headlines across North America this week. Her husband believes her. The police do not. Dar Heatherington known as tireless worker and volunteer -- (Recorder) That image is in stark contrast with the 39-year-old woman who told police she ran off to Las Vegas with a married man. Lethbridge alderman charged with lying to cops -- (Edmonton Sun) |
