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Sun July 13 2003 18:00:48  SARA & PHILIP Gehring Concord, N.H. Info about Location of Bodies Not Valid --(KABCNews)Investigators say information about the possible location of the bodies of two missing children from New Hampshire has NOT panned out. Sun July 13 2003 17:20:09  West Palm Beach, Florida Motorist Beaten by Crowd After Boy Dies -- (Las Vegas Sun) A motorist who allegedly hit and killed a 3-year-old boy was pulled from his car and beaten by a group of men who saw the crash, sheriff's officials said. Sun July 13 2003 11:29:15  Fleetwood, Pennsylvania Woman charged with poisoning 5-week-old granddaughter with salt -- (Boston.com) Police said that Merry Long, 43, poured about two cups of salt into a can of powdered baby formula because she was angry at her son and his girlfriend, who is the child's mother. Sun July 13 2003 11:22:46  Austin, Texas Three found dead after standoff in Texas that ends with alleged gunman's surrender -- (Boston.com) Gary Swyck, 40, was jailed on charges of capital murder. Names of the victims were not released. Sun July 13 2003 11:19:12  The SARA & PHILIP GEHRING case Concord, New Hampshire Authorities focusing search for missing N.H. children in Midwest -- (Boston.com) Investigators are focusing their search for the bodies of two missing children from New Hampshire along the route their father traveled in the Midwest, authorities said Sunday. Sat July 12 2003 15:04:11  Toronto, Ontario Release of pedophile outrages Toronto -- (Canada.com) A serial sex offender with a 40-year history of criminal offences was released yesterday into the west-end neighbourhood where 10-year-old Holly Jones was murdered, despite protests from both law enforcement officials and the public. Sat July 12 2003 14:23:45  The SARA & PHILIP GEHRING case Concord,N.H. Authorities Arrest Father of Missing Children in California --(FoxNews)New evidence found in the search for two children missing since July Fourth has led authorities to believe they may be murder victims, the state's assistant district attorney said Saturday. Sat July 12 2003 11:43:32  DUANE "Dog" CHAPMAN Honolulu, Hawaii Max Factor heir bounty hunter goes home -- (abc NEWS) The bounty hunter who captured fugitive cosmetics heir Andrew Luster has returned home to Hawaii, despite a possible bail violation for missing a court appearance in Mexico. Sat July 12 2003 11:17:54  The CHRISTA WORTHINGTON case Truro, Massachusetts 'Invisible' ink -- (The Cape Codder) Floating ghost-like over the Truro landscape, a Mona Lisa smile on her face, Christa Worthington has been transformed from a murder victim to a marketing icon. Across the country, her image stares out from the back cover of Maria Flook's best-selling book "Invisible Eden: A Story of Love and Murder on Cape Cod." Sat July 12 2003 10:53:59  Edmonton, Alberta, Canada Serial killer on loose? -- (Canada.com) Bodies of nine young women found: Police are investigating the possibility that a serial killer is at work on the streets of Edmonton, finding his victims among vulnerable women in the city's sex trade. Fri July 11 2003 10:06:25  The ASHLEIGH MOORE homicide Savannah, Georgia Remembering Ashleigh on her 13th birthday -- (Savannah Now) Ashleigh's disappearance and the homicide investigation that followed grabbed the attention of Savannah. After nearly three months, no arrests have been made. Savannah police are waiting for test results from the backlogged Georgia Bureau of Investigations crime lab in Atlanta. Fri July 11 2003 09:49:34  The KATHLEEN PETERSON homicide Durham, North Carolina Police battled disorder -- (News-Obsever) Officers describe efforts to control scene after Kathleen Peterson's death. Durham Police Department on hot seat -- (WRAL) Officers were on the stand testifying for the prosecution Thursday, describing what they saw the night Kathleen Peterson died. The defense responded with an offensive strike of its own against the police. Fri July 11 2003 09:18:28  The THEODORE "Ted" AMMON homicide New York Mystery DNA in Ammon slay case -- (NY Post) As a special grand jury on Long Island probes the unsolved murder of millionaire Ted Ammon, investigators are still trying to identify fingerprints and DNA evidence found inside the murder house, The Post has learned. Fri July 11 2003 09:08:09  The PATRICK DENNEHY disappearance Waco, Texas Baylor basketball mystery deepens -- (USA Today) Police have searched a gravel pit south of town and a patch of scrubland in the countryside. They've run out tips in Maryland, Delaware, even California. They found Patrick Dennehy's ride, his 1996 Chevrolet Tahoe sport-utility vehicle, in a parking lot in Virginia Beach on June 25, six days after the Baylor University basketball player was reported missing. But they've found no signs of Dennehy. Fri July 11 2003 08:50:12  South Carolina Desperately seeking Susan Smith -- (Fox News) Posting an online personal has become a popular way to meet a date, and now one notorious lady is looking for a pen pal who shares her interests: rainbows, waterfalls, Mickey Mouse. Thur July 10 2003 15:08:44  AYESHA ALI & MARIAM MEHMOOD East London Fears grow for missing schoolgirls -- (ICWales.co.uk)Police are searching for two schoolgirls who have been missing for two days.Officers said they were becoming increasingly concerned for the safety of Ayesha Ali, 12, and Mariam Mehmood, 13, from the Redbridge area of Ilford, east London. Neither has gone missing before. Thur July 10 2003 10:57:47  The JODI JONES murder Scotland 1400 facing DNA tests in Jodi hunt -- (The Scotsman) Detectives investigating the murder of schoolgirl Jodi Jones are considering DNA testing up to 1400 men living near where she was killed. Scientific evidence recovered from the scene is understood to contain fresh clues which may help pinpoint her killer. Thur July 10 2003 10:45:54  The LEANNA WARNER case Chisholm, Minnesota 3 men cleared in disappearance of Chisholm girl -- (Star-Tribune) Three men wanted by authorities in connection with the suspected abduction of 5-year-old Leanna Warner were found within hours after their names were released to the media Tuesday. None of them are now believed to be connected to the June 14 disappearance. Thur July 10 2003 10:07:59  The PATRICK DENNEHY disappearance Texas Attorney: Teammate of missing Baylor athlete won't talk to police -- (Fox News) A former teammate of a missing Baylor University (search) basketball player will not talk to police again unless he is ordered to by a judge because of how authorities are handling the case, his attorney said Wednesday. Dennehy's friends trying to come to grips with chaotic situation -- (Mercury News) Jessica De La Rosa endures these anxious, anguished days by caring for two pit bull puppies, training for her upcoming track season and praying that her boyfriend, missing Baylor basketball player Patrick Dennehy, is found alive. Wed July 9 2003 19:04:48  Jacksonville, Florida Accused serial killer court appearance passed -- (Fox30) Durousseau is charged with killing five Jacksonville women and one woman from Georgia. Police linked him to the murders through DNA. He has pled not guilty to all charges. Wed July 9 2003 12:30:56  The KATHLEEN PETERSON homicide Durham, North Carolina Witness claims Petersons owed nearly $150,000 in credit-card bills -- (WRAL) Mike Peterson and his wife, Kathleen, had run up $142,728 in credit-card debt before she died, a witness testified in court Tuesday. Daughter seeks a final answer -- (News-Observer) Monday was a long day for Caitlin Veronica Atwater. At 5:45 a.m., she was interviewed by Matt Lauer for NBC's "The Today Show." At 11 a.m., she was in court, listening to intimate details of her mother's and stepfather's finances. Wed July 9 2003 10:09:45  Australia Serial killer mum lashes out -- (Herald Sun) Australia's worst female serial killer says she is the most hated woman in the world. In an angry letter to her foster sister, Kathleen Folbigg speaks about the trial that found her guilty of smothering her four children to death. Wed July 9 2003 09:46:08  The LACI PETERSON homicide Modesto, California Judge to consider newfound recordings of Scott Peterson's calls -- (The Bee) A judge is scheduled to consider Wednesday what to do with up to 176 newly discovered wiretap recordings made while authorities intercepted Scott Peterson's calls. Manager claims he's forced out -- (Modesto Bee) The Modesto hotel manager who turned away Scott Peterson's parents said he was forced to resign last week. Wed July 9 2003 09:28:54  New York Foster Mother dumps body of nine-year-old disabled girl outside of daycare center -- (WABC) The foster mother of a nine-year-old developmentally disabled girl told detectives she brought the girl's dead body to an Upper East Side children's home and dumped it in the trash. Wed July 9 2003 09:16:33 The PATRICK DENNEHY disappearance Waco, Texas Police want chat with Dennehy's roommate -- (USA Today) A Waco police spokesman said Monday investigators would like to reinterview the former roommate of Baylor University basketball player Patrick Dennehy, who has been missing since mid-June. Scholarship Squabble? -- (abc NEWS) Missing Baylor University basketball player Patrick Dennehy was awarded a scholarship a few days before he disappeared, and just weeks after a scholarship was stripped from his friend and roommate, who a police informant says admitted shooting Dennehy. Wed July 9 2003 01:05:45  The LEANNA WARNER case Chisholm, Minnesota Many to be questioned in search for Chisholm girl -- (Star-Tribune) Law enforcement officials said Tuesday they expect to question more than 130 convicted sex offenders who live in northeastern Minnesota in the search for Leanna Warner, 5, of Chisholm, who disappeared more than three weeks ago. Wed July 9 2003 00:53:52  The TABITHA TUDERS disappearance Nashville, Tennessee Initials found on paper could help find Tabitha, police say -- (The Tennessean) A piece of paper found in the school belongings of missing 13-year-old Tabitha Tuders includes initials that investigators are hoping will lead to her recovery, Metro police said today. Tues July 8 2003 17:40:12 The HEATHER COFFIN murder Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Grisly cold case arrest made -- (WashTimes.com) Old fashioned police work and DNA have helped Philadelphia police crack a 16-year-old homicide case.The victim was 10-year-old Heather Coffin, whose body was found Feb. 16, 1987, in the second-floor rear bedroom of the family home. She had been raped and strangled. Tues July 8 2003 17:33:36  Bakersfield,Calif. 5 Found Dead in Bakersfield, Calif., Home --(AbcNews.com)Five people, including three children, were found shot to death at a home Tuesday, and police searched for the vice principal of an elementary school as a possible suspect. Mon July 7 2003 21:32:00  Puerto Vallerto, Mexico Andrew Luster's bounty hunters fail to appear in Mexican court -- (Court TV) Three bounty hunters arrested in Mexico for capturing fugitive rapist Andrew Luster failed to show up in court Monday, a judge said. Mon July 7 2003 16:02:53  The BRITTANY WILLIAMS case Richmond, Virginia Former guardian of missing girl pleads guilty to fraud -- (The Free Lance Star) The former guardian of a missing 11-year-old girl with AIDS pleaded guilty Monday to federal fraud charges for continuing to cash the girl's disability checks after she disappeared. Mon July 7 2003 15:44:29  The KATHLEEN PETERSON homicide Durham, North Carolina Peterson trial resumes -- (Herald Sun) Kim Barker, a human resources employee with Nortel Networks, testified today that Kathleen Peterson was on an "optimization" list for three days in November of 2001. The optimization list identified workers whose positions might be redundant and might be laid off. Mon July 7 2003 15:37:04  The GAIMES case St. Paul, Minnesota Mom charged with throwing kids in river -- (abc NEWS) A mother was charged Monday with murder and attempted murder for allegedly throwing her twin sons into the Mississippi River on the Fourth of July. One toddler died; the other was rescued. Mon July 7 2003 10:29:33  The DANIELLE JONES homicide Essex, England Danielle body hunt remains priority -- (The Guardian) Police said they are "interested" in a report that a builder convicted of murdering his teenage niece has confessed in prison but finding her body remains their priority. Mon July 7 2003 10:12:40  Oaklyn, New Jersey Teens accused of plotting killings -- (abc NEWS) An alleged plot by three teenagers to kill their enemies and then target other victims at random unraveled when they tried to carjack a motorist and were arrested, authorities said. Mon July 7 2003 09:22:14  Eagle County, Colorado Lakers star Kobe faces sex rap -- (NY Daily Post) Squeaky-clean NBA All-Star Kobe Bryant surrendered to authorities after a woman accused him of sexually forcing himself on her at a Colorado resort. Mon July 7 2003 09:10:24 The PATRICK DENNEHY disappearance Fort Worth, Texas Ex-coach: Baylor center Dennehy told of earlier thefts -- (Miami Herald) A missing Baylor University basketball player who has been the object of a search for almost four weeks had complained to a coach before his disappearance that he had twice been victimized by thefts. Mon July 7 2003 08:17:20  Atlanta, Georgia Woman expects to be indicted -- (Fox News) A woman charged with firing a shotgun into an abortion clinic says she expects to be indicted on charges of helping serial bombing suspect Eric Robert Rudolph elude capture, according to a published report. Sun July 6 2003 20:18:15  Jamaica Is murder accused a serial killer? -- (Jamaica Observer) The gruesome discovery of the corpse of 23 year-old Lisa Gay Gordon near Moneague, St Ann last Monday and the mysterious disappearance of Angella Nicholson, a former employee of Ciboney Ocho Rios in the parish three years ago, have one common element -- their boyfriend, Kenroy Gaubault. Sun July 6 2003 18:38:39  The JODI JONES homicide Scotland Breakthrough hope in Jodi murder -- (Scotland on Sunday) Detectives investigating the murder of teenager Jodi Jones will receive the results of forensic tests tomorrow that could make or break the inquiry. Police insiders say that positive results from the tests are likely to lead to an arrest within hours. A negative result, however, will effectively send the case back to square one. Sun July 6 2003 18:28:14 The PATRICK DENNEHY disappearance Waco, Texas Rumers found, but not player -- (Washington Post) Five of the six detectives in the Waco (Tex.) Police Department's special crimes unit spent the Fourth of July trying to solve a perplexing puzzle: What happened to Patrick Dennehy? Sun July 6 2003 10:33:27  The STEVEN HILDER case England Police suspect parachute death was murder -- (The Mirror) Police say they suspect that an experienced sky-diver who plunged 13,000 feet to his death when his parachute failed to open had been murdered. Sky-diver's death 'could be murder' -- (ic) Police investigating the death of a sky-diver who plunged 13,000ft after his parachute was tampered with said they were considering the possibility that he was murdered. Sat July 5 2003 21:07:51  The JAMAUR JACKSON disappearance Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Man surfaces -- (The Pittsburgh Channel) A man whom police think was seen with a missing, mentally challenged Pittsburgh teenager earlier this week has shown up in Arizona. Sat July 5 2003 10:01:49  The LOIS MARIE HANNA disappearance Lucknow, Ontario, Canada Police have suspect in 1988 disappearance -- (Globe and Mail) Fifteen years ago today, Lois Marie Hanna, 25, left a dance here in this small farming community and drove to her home in nearby Kincardine.She hasn't been seen since. Fri July 4 2003 15:24:43  MIAMI SERIAL RAPES Florida New developments -- (NBC6) Miami police say they may have linked a serial rapist who has struck seven times in the Shendoah/Little Havana area to an eight and ninth attempted assault. Fri July 4 2003 10:17:05 Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada Movie gems found at gruesome murder site -- (Canada.com) Nearly $4,000 in jewelry believed to have been worn by actress Susan Sarandon during filming of a movie in Winnipeg has been found at the scene of a murder. The Winnipeg Sun quoted an unnamed source as saying the body had been dismembered, decapitated and disembowelled. Fri July 4 2003 09:52:51  The ASHTON SMITH disappearance Mountlake Terrace, Washington Search for teen goes national -- (KOMO) A local woman is getting national attention in the search for her disabled son, but with each passing day she gets more scared. He suffers from a form of autism and she's worried it could have lead to his disappearance. Teen who has autism 'missing and in danger' -- (Seattle Times) Now, no longer considered a runaway, Mountlake Terrace police are classifying him as "missing and in danger." "There's nothing to indicate he was abducted," said Detective Mike Haynes. "But we have not been able to rule anything out." Help find Ashton Smith website Fri July 4 2003 09:39:59 The PETERSON trial Durham, North Carolina State travels money trail in Peterson murder case -- (News-Observer) Couple's finances explored as prosecution advances a theory for motive. High tech playing significant role in Peterson defense -- (Herald-Sun) Two bodies found at the bottom of two sets of stairs, two autopsies for each body, more than 10,000 pages of evidence and one thing that the defense needs to develop to keep Michael Peterson out of jail: reasonable doubt. Nortel employee testifies about Peterson benefits -- (Herald-Sun) Katherin Kayser, a Nortel Networks human resources employee, testified Thursday that Michael Peterson was the beneficiary on Kathleen Peterson's 401-K plan. Thur July 3 2003 17:25:51  The JOEL KIRKPATRICK murder Lawrenceville, Illinois Inmate confesses to boy's murder -- (WTVW) A 10-year-old boy was stabbed to death in his own bed in the middle of the night. Five years later, the boy's mother was convicted of murder. But now, there's a new twist in the case. An infamous serial killer confesses to the crime. Confession adds twist to murder case -- (Fox 7) A serial killer on death row in Texas has allegedly confessed to killing a 10-year-old boy from Lawrenceville, Illinois. Thur July 3 2003 10:57:55 The TABITHA TUDERS case Nashville, Tennessee Talks held on Tabitha -- (The Tennessean) Frustrated that the case of missing Tabitha Tuders, 13, is yielding no new leads, the Metro Police Department's Youth Services detectives met yesterday with investigators from other divisions to brainstorm. More officers joining the search for Tabitha -- (The Tennessean) Witnesses give police some leads to explore. Tuders' brother has record, but police say he's not a suspect -- (The Tennessean) Tabitha Tuders' older brother was arrested two years ago as part of a Nashville-area prostitution ring and was questioned by Metro police shortly after his 13-year-old sister's disappearance, but he is not considered a suspect. Thur July 3 2003 09:40:19 The JAMAUR JACKSON disappearance Pennsylvania Sheridan teen missing, suspect named -- (WPXI) Police are searching for a suspect in the disappearance of a mentally challenged teenager. Thur July 3 2003 09:28:47 The BETHANY CORREIRA case Anchorage, Alaska Correira family awaits DNA results from arson -- (ADN) Investigators recently told Linda Correira, Bethany's mother, that DNA results from evidence found at the arson site may return soon from testing. She hopes it's as early as this week and that those results will provide telling information about what happened to Bethany and where she may be. Thur July 3 2003 09:22:38  The THAMES TORSO case London, England He's held in child voodoo murder -- (NY Daily) Police in Ireland are questioning a Nigerian man in connection with the human sacrifice of a Nigerian boy in England - a mystery that has necessitated specialized DNA tests by New York's chief medical examiner. Wed July 2 2003 20:10:22  The AMY BOSTICK trial New Castle, Indiana Mom gets 210 years for kids' deaths -- (IndyStar.com) A woman convicted of killing her three children by setting her house on fire was sentenced today to 210 years in prison. Wed July 2 2003 18:24:09 Anaheim, California Police: Son of Boxer De La Hoya, child's mother are missing -- (NBC San Diego) The son of boxer Oscar De La Hoya and the child's mother are reportedly missing, Anaheim police said Wednesday. Wed July 2 2003 14:52:41 Australia Not bad for a serial killer -- (News24) A suspect in Australia's worst serial killing spree has defended himself in a catchy jailhouse poem that compared his life to a "Stephen King thriller", a court heard on Tuesday. Wed July 2 2003 14:31:26 The KATE OSBORNE disappearance Bali, Indonesia Phone clue in missing Kate search -- (BBC) Police revealed on Wednesday that shortly before she vanished she repeatedly contacted someone on a pay-as-you-go phone. Wed July 2 2003 11:26:33 The LOUISIANA SERIAL MURDERS Louisiana slaying suspect pleads innocent -- (abc NEWS) The suspect in six killings of women in Louisiana pleaded innocent Wednesday to a murder charge in one of the slayings. Derrick Todd Lee was ordered to stand trial on March 1 in the May 2002 beating, stabbing and rape of Charlotte Murray Pace, 22. Wed July 2 2003 11:05:46 VANCOUVER'S MISSING WOMEN Port Coquitlam, British Columbia, Canada The missing women of Vancouver -- (CBC) Rebecca Guno, a drug addict and prostitute, vanished from Vancouver's downtown eastside in June 1983. Her name was the first of 61 that would eventually be placed on the list of women to disappear mysteriously from the drug-infested area over the two decades that followed. Pickton back in court -- (CBC) The Port Coquitlam man accused of killing 15 women, is back in court on Monday as his preliminary hearing resumes after a two-month adjournment. The DNA of 21 missing women has been found on Pickton's property. Wed July 2 2003 10:15:52  The PATRICK DENNEHY disappearance Waco, Texas Search yields no sign of missing college athlete -- (CNN) Investigators found no sign of missing Baylor University basketball player Patrick Dennehy in a 50-acre field where a Delaware police informant said he was shot last month, a police spokesman said Tuesday. |
