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Tues Aug 12 2003 09:57:15  The LACI PETERSON homicide Modesto, California Experts examine remains -- (Modesto Bee) Scott Peterson's attorneys and a pair of high-profile experts examined the remains of Laci Peterson and her unborn son, looking for evidence to clear their client of double murder charges. Tues Aug 12 2003 09:46:45  The MISSING MSU STUDENTS Orlando, Florida Couple 'missing' previously -- (Cape Cod Times) The two college students who drove from Cape Cod to Florida while police and frantic parents searched for them, had disappeared together once before, according to two investigators who worked on the case. Mon Aug 11 2003 20:55:11  The BROOKLEY LOUKS case Greenwood, Indiana Reward offered to suspect's wife in missing woman case -- (The Indy Channel) A gun store owner is offering $10,000 if a terminally ill man suspected in the disappearance and possible killing of a teenager discloses information about the location of a body. Mon Aug 11 2003 10:54:33  The LINDA ROBERTS homicide Brisbane, Australia Pair on kill count 'tortured another' -- (The Courier-Mail) A seven-man, five-woman Supreme Court jury was told Sven Huebner, 34, and Amy Louise Maher, 22, are accused of having murdered Brisbane southside receptionist Linda Roberts, 27, during a "stalking game". Mon Aug 11 2003 10:34:08  The BLAGG case Grand Junctioon, Colorado In a pious home, the ultimate sin -- (Rocky Mountain News) In a home once filled with the spirit of the Lord, the devil was in the details. The blood that dripped off the master bed and pooled on the floor. The computer cluttered with hundreds of X-rated images. The valuables still there - and the people who weren't. Grim task in a harsh land -- (Rocky Mountain News) On Nov. 13, 2001, Michael Blagg of Grand Junction returned from work to an empty house and an ominous discovery. The only sign of his wife, Jennifer, and 6-year-old daughter, Abby, was a pool of blood on the bedroom floor. It was the beginning of a search for a mother, a child - and a killer. Mon Aug 11 2003 10:08:51  The ARDETH WOOD disappearance Ottawa, Ontario, Canada Police find missing woman's bike -- (CBC) Police have found the bike belonging to a 27-year-old Ottawa woman who has been missing since last Wednesday. Mon Aug 11 2003 09:59:40  The KATHY LORENO case Raymond, Washington Tip leads to arrests in missing-person case from '94 -- (Seattle P-I) Even though there were suspects and suspicions of foul play, the only thing that may have solved a missing persons case here was a tip that came in last week -- nine years after Kathy Loreno disappeared. Mon Aug 11 2003 09:53:04  U.S.A. Internet dating goes behind bars -- (abc NEWS) A growing number of sites cater to inmates, and those who would date them. But why would anyone want to? Online dating, the Web's largest trackable source of consumer dollars, drew $300 million last year. Prisons, one of America's largest industries, are worth an estimated $40 billion. Maybe it was only a matter of time before the two paired off. Mon Aug 11 2003 09:45:49  The MISSING MSU STUDENTS Orlando, Florida Costly mystery -- (abc NEWS) The two-week search for two missing college students, who were found Saturday at a Florida hotel, cost the Lowell police department thousands of dollars and reduced efforts to solve a suspicious fatal fire and a homicide, police said. Sun Aug 10 2003 22:38:15  The SHORT FAMILY MURDERS Bassett, Virginia One year later, investigators still stumped in Virginia family slayings -- (Daily Press) Sun Aug 10 2003 21:10:35  The SHANNON SHERRILL hoax Indiana and Kansas Hoax case may be difficult to prove -- (Indianapolis Star) Donna Walker may have admitted calling the family of a missing girl, raising their hopes for her return, but lawyers for both sides will face a challenge at the courthouse. Even the prosecutor handling the case says there are ambiguities -- in the case and in the law -- that may allow the defense to cast doubt as to whether Walker committed a crime. Sun Aug 10 2003 20:45:07  The THEODORE AMMON homicide New York Slay 'whitewash' -- (NY Post) Danny Pelosi - the prime suspect in the murder of millionaire Ted Ammon - had one of Ammon's cars cleaned, vacuumed and shampooed at a Long Island car repair shop just two weeks after the October 2001 murder, sources said. Sun Aug 10 2003 20:38:44  The DAVID SPENCER & PATRICK WARREN case Birmingham, England Arrest in 1996 missing boys inquiry -- (BBC) A man has been questioned by police about two Birmingham boys who went missing nearly seven years ago. Sun Aug 10 2003 15:53:01  The ARDETH WOOD disappearance Ottawa, Ontario, Canada Search for missing Ottawa woman enters fourth day -- (CBC) Search for missing Ottawa woman enters fourth day. Sun Aug 10 2003 10:02:31  Cocoa, Florida Mother arrested after keeping kids locked away -- (WFTV) A mother was arrested on two counts of aggravated child abuse after she allegedly kept her two teenage children locked in their rooms, feeding them only liver soup and bread for days at a time. Teens imprisoned in filth, police say -- (Sun-Sentinel) Police said they had never seen anything like it: A girl, 14, and her 16-year-old brother locked in their bedrooms, plywood covering the walls and windows. Sat Aug 9 2003 13:47:15  The MISSING MSU STUDENTS Orlando, Florida Missing students found -- (WCVB-TV) Leanne Gouveia, the mother of 21-year-old Justin Gouveia of Lowell, Mass., said a private investigator called her husband Joseph late Saturday morning to say that her son and Danela Alfaro-Lopez of Dearborn, Mich., had been found in Orlando, Fla. Sat Aug 9 2003 09:37:28  The PATRICK DENNEHY homicide Waco, Texas Baylor basketball coach resigns -- (Fox News) Baylor basketball coach Dave Bliss resigned Friday because of violations in his program that have turned up in the wake of the disappearance and death of a player and charges he was killed by a former teammate. Dennehy's family upset they weren't told -- (Dallas Morning News) News of program abuses, resignations adds to frustrations. Sat Aug 9 2003 09:36:08  The ARDETH WOOD disappearance Ottawa, Ontario, Canada Search underway for missing Ottawa woman -- (CBC) A search is underway in Ottawa for a woman who disappeared while riding her bike on Wednesday afternoon. Fri Aug 8 2003 19:13:23  The FAIRMOUNT PARK RAPIST Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Police look for DNA matches in hunt for Fairmount Park rapist -- (Penn Live) Investigators hunting for the unidentified rapist who attacked one woman jogger and murdered another in Philadelphia's Fairmount Park are seeking DNA samples from several people who bear a resemblance to a sketch of the suspect. Fri Aug 8 2003 19:07:42  The MARI ANN FOWLER abduction Baton Rouge, Louisiana Lab finds no DNA evidence -- (Nola) A laboratory found no DNA evidence in its tests of fingernails from Mari Ann Fowler, the missing wife of Louisiana's imprisoned former Elections Commissioner Jerry Fowler, the state Attorney General's office said Friday. Fri Aug 8 2003 18:46:49  The KATHLEEN PETERSON homicide trial Durham, North Carolina Male escort to testify Monday -- (WRAL) The prosecution said Mike Peterson and an N.C. State student known as "Brad" sent e-mails to each other. In those e-mails, Peterson said he would pay "Brad" for sex. Authorities also found a nude picture of "Brad" on Mike Peterson's desk. Fri Aug 8 2003 18:18:36  The KRISTIN TATAR case Vandergrift, Pennsylvania Couple charged with killing girl found in picnic cooler -- (Fox News) A man and woman have been charged with killing a 4-year-old girl whose malnourished body was found in a picnic cooler behind their western Pennsylvania home, authorities said. Fri Aug 8 2003 15:59:29  Ravenna, Ohio Breast-feeding driver gets mixed verdict -- (Fox News) A woman who belonged to an obscure religious sect was found innocent Friday of child endangerment for breast-feeding her baby while driving, but was convicted of three lesser charges. Fri Aug 8 2003 15:50:49  The SHANNON SHERRILL hoax Topeka, Kansas Extradition request filed in missing girl hoax -- (LJ World) An attorney said Thursday he planned to speak to Gov. Kathleen Sebelius about Indiana's attempt to take custody of a woman accused of impersonating the missing daughter of a Thorntown, Ind., couple. Fri Aug 8 2003 10:46:09  The JONBENET RAMSEY case Boulder, Colorado Housekeeper says she'll publish blank chapter in Ramsey book -- (Casper Star-Tribune) A former housekeeper for JonBenet Ramsey's parents still plans to publish a book about her experience even though she's been barred from including her grand jury testimony. Fri Aug 8 2003 10:17:31  The KOBE BRYANT case Eagle, Colorado Who is the real Kobe? -- (Newsweek) When Kobe Bryant was arrested two weeks ago after a 19-year-old Colorado woman accused him of sexual assault, the reaction from friends and fans was almost universal: that’s just not like Kobe. Fri Aug 8 2003 10:09:01 The PATRICK DENNEHY homicide Waco, Texas Dennehy friend tells of blank money orders -- (Dallas Morning News) A friend of Baylor basketball player Patrick Dennehy said he told her in the months before his death that team coaches gave him blank money orders to help him cover expenses during the 2002-03 school year, including money for a car down payment last October. Fri Aug 8 2003 10:01:17  Denver, Colorado Driver runs over woman twice -- (Denver Post) As witnesses looked on in horror, a hit-and- run driver struck a woman in southeast Denver on Thursday, then went around the block and hit her again, along with a crying 3-year-old girl who hovered over her. Fri Aug 8 2003 09:55:59  Long Island, New York Cops track down tattooist -- (NY Post) The veteran Long Island detective searching for the killer of a woman whose tattooed torso was dumped in a state park has tracked down a Connecticut tattoo artist who created one of the designs. Thur Aug 7 2003 21:26:51  The MOLLY BISH case Warren, Mass. DA wants review of "48 Hours" segment on Bish case -- (Boston Herald) Worcester County's district attorney wants producers for the CBS television show "48 Hours" to turn over a videotape that was shot for a program about Molly Bish, the Warren teenager who disappeared three years ago. Thur Aug 7 2003 20:48:55 The THEODORE "Ted" AMMON homicide East Hampton, New York Clue to Hamptons murder case may be missing computer -- (Newsday) In October 2001, when millionaire Theodore Ammon was bludgeoned to death in his East Hampton mansion, a sister of a key suspect in the killing had a laptop computer that was used to gain access to the security system at the house the weekend of the murder, according to court papers. Thur Aug 7 2003 14:21:44  The KATHLEEN PETERSON homicide Durham, North Carolina Judge OKs e-mail evidence in murder case -- (abc NEWS) E-mail evidence indicating a novelist accused of killing his wife discussed having sex with a man may be used as evidence against him, a judge ruled Thursday. Thur Aug 7 2003 10:49:10  The ADEN MEDEL case Ferndale, Michigan Cops say suicide; ME says homicide -- (The Daily Tribune) Oakland County Medical Examiner Dr. Ruben Ortiz-Reyes ruled the bathtub stabbing death of Aden Medel, 36, a homicide; police are convinced it was suicide. Thur Aug 7 2003 10:13:38  The KIRSTY JONES murder Chaing Mai, Thailand New backpacker murder hunt -- (BBC) Welsh detectives are helping in a new attempt to track down the killer of backpacker Kirsty Jones, three years after her death. Thur Aug 7 2003 09:57:49  The MISSING MSU STUDENTS case Yarmouth, Mass. Police search belongings for clues -- (The State) Michigan State Police emptied a self-storage locker in Lansing shared by the pair, discovering computer diskettes, CDs, audio and video tapes, letters and missing student Justin Gouveia's personal journal. Thur Aug 7 2003 09:34:50  The AGNIESZKA "Agnes" TEOFANIDIS case Marlboro, New Jersey Body may be missing woman -- (Newsday) A body believed to be that of a woman who disappeared last month after a weekend visit with her boyfriend was found buried in a shallow grave at his township home. Thur Aug 7 2003 09:28:55  Boulder, Colorado Ramsey housekeeper can't publish book -- (AP) A former housekeeper for JonBenet Ramsey's parents cannot publish a book based on her grand jury testimony as long as there is a chance another grand jury could be called to investigate the 6-year-old's slaying, an appeals court ruled Wednesday. Wed Aug 6 2003 23:48:47 The HEATHER SCOTT/STEIMER case San Diego, California Mother holds onto hope of finding missing daughter -- (NBC) There was new information Wednesday about the murder of a teenager whose body was found in an Escondido flood channel nearly two weeks ago, and that new information has also shed some light on the disappearance of the victim's best friend. Wed Aug 6 2003 18:42:35  The SHANNON SHERRILL hoax Topeka, Kansas Lawyer: Woman wasn't trying to deceive missing person's parents -- (Indy Channel) Instead, attorney Billy Rork told Shawnee County District Judge Nancy Parrish, Walker -- who he said has a history of mental disorders -- may have been trying to find out information about herself. Wed Aug 6 2003 16:36:30  The LACI PETERSON homicide Modesto, California Deal was offered to Scott Peterson in January -- (Modesto Bee) Prosecutors offered Scott Peterson a deal less than a month after his wife disappeared: If he led them to her body, they would not seek the death penalty against him, according to newly filed defense documents. Wed Aug 6 2003 15:29:42  The JANELLE PATTON homicide Norfolk Island, Australia -- (NZ Herald) Dozens of New Zealanders have been asked to provide fingerprints to Australian police investigating a violent murder on Norfolk Island. Wed Aug 6 2003 15:16:44  The MISTY GALLEGOS abduction Aurora, Colorado Amber Alert issued for missing Aurora teen -- (KCNC) Police say a man forced her into a grey sedan with silver rims. Wed Aug 6 2003 14:47:05  The FAUVIAU case Bourdeaux, France Father accused of drugging son’s tennis rivals - one fatally -- (abc NEWS) A French father, apparently blinded by ambition for his children, has stepped over the line. Christophe Fauviau faces 20 years in jail, accused of administering a lethal dose of an antidepressant to one of his son's tennis rivals. Wed Aug 6 2003 12:34:23  The KOBE BRYANT case Eagle, Colorado Bryant won't be asked to enter plea -- (ESPN) Across the street from the Eagle County courthouse, a mini-community of satellite trucks and television tents has suddenly sprouted. Inside, final touches were being put on a security plan more suited for a head of state. Wed Aug 6 2003 10:53:30  The LOUISIANA SERIAL KILLINGS Motion for new judge in serial killer case denied -- (Nola) A motion by defense attorneys to have another judge assigned to the trial of serial killings suspect Derrick Todd Lee was denied Monday. Wed Aug 6 2003 10:31:54  The HEATHER DEWILD disappearance Edgewater, Colorado Detectives remove items from missing woman's car for inspection -- (Rocky Mountain News) After a daylong high-tech search, detectives took items recovered from the car of a missing Edgewater woman Tuesday but declined to say much about what they found. Wed Aug 6 2003 10:11:47  St. Paul, Minnesota Prof accused of murder in baby's death -- (Philadelphia Daily News) The Villanova University professor, who was visiting family in St. Paul, Minn., had been depressed since the child was born with Down syndrome six months ago. Wed Aug 6 2003 10:03:27  The ANDREW LUSTER case Ventura, California Duane 'Dog' Chapman denied Luster bail money -- (Fox News) The bounty hunter who captured convicted rapist Andrew Luster won't receive any of the $1 million bail the fugitive cosmetics heir forfeited when he vanished during his trial, a judge ruled Tuesday. No reward for 'Dog' -- (abc NEWS) Bounty hunter Duane "Dog" Chapman says he was "completely astonished" when a California judge ruled that he won't receive one penny of the $1 million bail forfeited by the cosmetics heir he captured in Mexico in June. Wed Aug 6 2003 09:49:35  The MISSING MSU STUDENTS case Yarmouth, Mass. Police: Missing students had $1,000 in cash -- (The Boston Channel) Two students missing for more than a week after a vacation at Cape Cod quietly settled their bill at the bed and breakfast where they stayed and were carrying about $1,000 in cash when they drove away, police and witnesses said. 2 students still missing -- (State News) Police are continuing to search for two MSU students who traveled to Massachusetts for a vacation more than 11 days ago but never returned. Wed Aug 6 2003 09:40:28  Coon Rapids, Minnesota Apparent remains of babies found in home -- (abc NEWS) A couple looking through old trunks inherited from the woman's mother found what appeared to be the remains of three babies, authorities said. Tues Aug 5 2003 18:34:00  Massachusetts Missing student's computer searched -- (The Boston Channel) Sheriff's investigators were searching the computer of one of a pair of Michigan State University students reported missing after failing to return from a stay in Massachusetts. Tues Aug 5 2003 18:22:24  The CHERICA ADAMS homicide Raleigh, North Carolina Court denies Carruth appeal -- (News14) Tues Aug 5 2003 14:41:19  The STEPHEN HILDER homicide Lincolnshire, England Skydiver murder witnesses traced -- (BBC) Police say they are nearer to finding the killer of skydiver Stephen Hilder. Tues Aug 5 2003 14:28:28  The MAJOR trial Cincinnatti, Ohio Children elated as jury convicts father in their mother's murder -- (The Post) William Major seemed neither fazed nor confused Monday when a Boone County jury convicted him of intentionally killing his wife nearly 23 years ago. Tues Aug 5 2003 10:24:42  The PATRICK DENNEHY homicide Waco, Texas Source: 2 guns not used in shooting -- (Houston Chronicle) Neither of the two guns that have been recovered during the investigation of the shooting death of Baylor basketball player Patrick Dennehy killed him, and one pistol is not connected to the case, a law enforcement source said Monday. Tues Aug 5 2003 10:15:49  The CHRISTIAN FERGUSON case St. Louis, Missouri Police think Christian Ferguson is dead -- (KWMU) St. Louis police say there's no evidence that a 9-year old boy is still alive, eight weeks after he went missing. They've given up hope that they'll find Christian Ferguson alive; he's severely disabled and needs daily medication. Tues Aug 5 2003 10:06:46  The HEATHER ROSS & JENNIFER STEIMER case Temecula, California Teen's body discovered, friend missing -- (KABC) Police are now searching for the best friend of a young woman from Temecula who was found murdered. Teen found dead in Escondido flood channel -- (San Diego Channel) A missing Temecula teenager who was last seen in Mira Mesa may have vital information about the death of her best friend -- or she may herself be a victim. Tues Aug 5 2003 09:31:36  Yarmouth Port, Massachusetts Police and families seek young couple missing nine days -- (Boston Globe) Authorities in Massachusetts and Michigan are trying to locate two Michigan State University students who disappeared nine days ago, after going to a Red Sox game and staying overnight at a Cape Cod bed and breakfast. Danela Isabela Alfaro-Lopez, 19, and her boyfriend, Justin Gouveia, 21, have been missing since Saturday, July 26. Tues Aug 5 2003 09:24:02  St. Paul, Minnesota Mother accused of slitting baby's throat -- (Fox News) Police have arrested a 38-year-old professor accused of fatally slitting her infant daughter's throat Monday morning while visiting her mother's house. |
