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Tues Oct 14 2003 07:45:32  Providence, Rhode Island Slaying to Bare Police Past in Providence -- (Las Vegas Sun) Ten months ago, officials proclaimed a new dawn for the Providence Police Department. Yet the trial into the shooting death of Sgt. Cornel Young Jr. is expected to lay bare much of the department's past sins - in some instances in greater detail than ever. Tues Oct 14 2003 07:26:14  Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania Escaped Pa. Inmate Surrenders to Police -- (Las Vegas Sun) After three days on the run, a murder suspect who escaped from jail by climbing down a 60-foot line of knotted bedsheets surrendered to state police at his rural home. Tues Oct 14 2003 07:24:21  Washington Us To Offer $5M To Solve Slayings, Kidnappings -- (Boston.com) The State Department soon will offer a reward of up to $5 million for information leading to the arrest and conviction of those involved in the murder of an American pilot in Colombia and the kidnapping of three US defense contractors. Sun Oct 12 2003 13:59:17  The JOSE CALVO homicide Miami, Florida Trustee asks for scrutiny of Calvo assets -- (Miami Herald) The bankruptcy of slain businessman Jose Calvo may be reopened as creditors search for assets he may have hidden. Bond set -- (NBC6) A judge set bond at $100,000 for a man accused of aiding a murder suspect. Sun Oct 12 2003 11:17:02  The SHAKIRA JOHNSON disappearance Cleveland, Ohio Activists won't give up search for Shakira -- (The Plains Dealer) Martin, 55, along with other members of Black on Black Crime Inc., TRUTH Ministries and Victims of Inner-City Crimes Exchanging Solutions, rallied at East 110th Street and Union Avenue in Cleveland yesterday, almost a month after Shakira disappeared from a party at East 106th Street and Benham Avenue. Sun Oct 12 2003 11:09:38  Sodegaura, Chiba Japan Wife tells of doping, slaying toy boy husband -- (Mainichi Interactive) A middle-aged woman arrested Sunday for slaying her 20-something husband has told investigators she doped him with sleeping pills before fatally stabbing him, police said. Sun Oct 12 2003 11:06:20  Sacramento, California Man turns self in, then woman is found dead -- (Sac Bee) A Sacramento man was taken into custody Saturday morning after he arrived at the county's main jail and told authorities he had killed several people at a Rancho Cordova residence, sheriff's officials said. Sun Oct 12 2003 11:03:04  Mexico City Case shines spotlight on Mexico's 'dirty war' -- (Boston Globe) If it had not been for a newspaper story, Rosario Ibarra de Piedra might never have learned of her son's mysterious disappearance at the hands of Mexico's secret police. Sun Oct 12 2003 10:59:29  Charles County, Maryland Ex-Officer Unfit to Be Tried on Murder Charge -- (Washington Post) David G. Hicks, a D.C. police officer for 20 years before he retired in 1998, is charged with murder for his alleged role in the death of Joseph Johnson, 52, who died in 2001 after spending more than a year in a coma resulting from injuries in a vehicle crash with Hicks, according to court records. Sun Oct 12 2003 10:56:07  Manassas, Virginia Trial of Older Sniper Suspect to Open -- (Washington Post) Perhaps the biggest mystery remaining before trial begins Tuesday for sniper suspect John Allen Muhammad is the true nature of his relationship with his teenage companion, fellow suspect Lee Boyd Malvo. Malvo, 18, and Muhammad, 42, are charged with 13 shootings, including 10 deaths, in Maryland, Virginia, and Washington, D.C. They are suspected or charged with shootings in Georgia, Alabama, Louisiana, Arizona and Washington state. Sat Oct 11 2003 21:44:31  Waltham,Massachusetts Chief Drew says know your child -- (Daily News Tribune) One third of parents polled by the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children did not know the height, weight and eye color of their children. Sat Oct 11 2003 21:37:05  Ronald Allen VanRossum, 38 San Bernardino, California Former Calif. Police Officer Is Sentenced -- (Las Vegas Sun) A former police officer was sentenced to 34 years in prison for sexually assaulting women while he was on duty alone during the night. Sat Oct 11 2003 21:34:23  WANTED: Hugo Selenski Luzerne County, Pennsylvania Manhunt Continues for Pa. Murder Suspect -- (Las Vegas Sun) Authorities launched a massive manhunt Saturday for a murder suspect who officials say escaped from jail by climbing 60 feet down a rope made of bedsheets.A prosecutor called the escape, "inexcusable and unacceptable." Fri Oct 10 2003 17:22:06  The MISSING GRAND BAHAMA BOYS Freeport, Grand Bahamas 4 juveniles charged in death of first of 5 missing Bahamas boys -- (Sun-Sentinel) Police here on Friday charged four boys with manslaughter in the disappearance and death of the first of five boys who went missing over the past six months. Fri Oct 10 2003 17:02:10  The ELIZABETH SMART case Salt Lake City, Utah Ex-Smart kidnap suspect's neighbor sues Salt Lake City -- (Fox News) The neighbor of a man once suspected in the Elizabeth Smart kidnapping has sued the city, claiming he was subjected to Gestapo-style interviews and interrogations. Fri Oct 10 2003 12:05:13  The BLAGG case Grand Junction, Colorado Judge reverses decision on Jennifer Blagg note -- (GJ Sentinel) A judge ruled this week he will allow attorneys to argue at trial whether a note Jennifer Blagg penned hours before she was killed should be shown to a jury, reversing an earlier decision to immediately throw out the writing. Fri Oct 10 2003 11:45:38  The JOSE CALVO homicide Miami, Florida Suspect's mom held -- (Miami Herald) The mother of the suspect in the murder of a prominent Coconut Grove businessman was arrested this week on an auto-theft charge -- prompting her lawyer to complain that she is being unfairly targeted by police seeking her son. Fri Oct 10 2003 11:12:30  The JONBENET RAMSEY homicide case Boulder, Colordo and Greenville, Tennessee Parents of slain girl share their faith -- (Knox News) Parents of 6-year-old JonBenet Ramsey said their faith has sustained them since her death and the law enforcement and media scrutiny that caused them to live perpetually under an "umbrella of suspicion." John and Patsy Ramsey spoke at a luncheon Tuesday at Greeneville's General Morgan Inn and Conference Center. Tusculum College students hear John and Patsy Ramsey -- (Greenville Sun) John and Patsy Ramsey, who found themselves at the center of a media firestorm after their daughter was murdered in December 1996, told Tusculum College students and staff Tuesday afternoon how their Christian faith has helped them through their trying times. Fri Oct 10 2003 10:45:34  The KATHLEEN PETERSON homicide trial Durham, North Carolina Peterson convicted of first-degree murder -- (News-Observer) Judge Orlando Hudson immediately imposed a mandatory verdict of life in prison. Peterson guilty of first-degree murder -- (Herald-Sun) The verdict was read about 11:05 a.m. today. The jury had deliberated about an hour on Monday and all day Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. Fri Oct 10 2003 10:30:01  The SMITH - GARVER case Beaverton, Oregon Complexity winds through case of missing girl, coach -- (The Oregonian) As the parents of a missing Beaverton teenager pleaded for her safe return Thursday, police documents revealed a new complexity to the case. Thur Oct 9 2003 10:40:21  The JODI JONES homicide Scotland Police search again for Jodi knife -- (Daily Record) Police have used highpowered metal detectors and cameras in another vain attempt to find the knife used to kill schoolgirl Jodi Jones. Thur Oct 9 2003 10:30:21  The MISSING BAHAMA BOYS case Freeport, Grand Bahama Bahamian authorities get more outside help in missing boys -- (CNN) Two officials from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children in the United States were assisting local authorities in their search for five missing boys in Grand Bahama, police said Wednesday. Thur Oct 9 2003 10:27:56  The MARILYN ALI disappearance Chicago, Illinois 3-year-old girl missing after stranger's visit -- (Sun Times) A team of bloodhounds, more than a dozen officers, plus detectives and FBI agents searched for clues Wednesday in the disappearance of 3-year-old Marilyn Ali, as Chicago Police issued their first Amber Alert warning. Wed Oct 8 2003 12:11:21  The KATHLEEN PETERSON homicide Durham, North Carolina Peterson case airs next year on ABC -- (Herald Sun) Coming next year on ABC: a behind-the-scenes look at the trial and tribulations of the Michael Peterson murder case. Wed Oct 8 2003 11:56:07  The KATIE SEPICH homicide New Mexico Murder of Carlsbad woman still unsolved -- (Current-Argus) The investigation of the Labor Day weekend murder of a New Mexico State University graduate student from Carlsbad has entered its second month with little new information. Wed Oct 8 2003 11:49:31  The MICHELLE SMITH - ANDREW GARVER case Oregon Kidnapped player -- (abc NEWS) A warrant for kidnapping has been issued for a Beaverton, Ore. softball coach accused of running off with a 15-year-old girl who played on his team and lived in his home. The warrant issued Friday charges Garver with second-degree kidnapping, punishable by up to 10 years in prison. Wed Oct 8 2003 11:37:30  The SHORT family murders Bassett, Virginia Jennifer Short's remains exhumed from her grave -- (Roanoke Times) Jennifer Renee Short's remains were exhumed from her grave last week as part of an ongoing investigation into her murder, the Henry County Sheriff's Office said. Rockingham County names bridge after Jennifer Short -- (WXII12) About 50 people attended Thursday's ceremony in Wentworth for the "Jennifer Renee Short Memorial Bridge." Wed Oct 8 2003 11:16:28  The LOUISIANA SERIAL KILLINGS Serial killer case back in court Wednesday -- (The Advertiser) Attorneys in the Baton Rouge case against accused serial killer Derrick Todd Lee were set to return to court Wednesday to talk about evidence. Wed Oct 8 2003 08:51:30  The CINDY SONG disappearance Pennsylvania Police looking for possible link between Kerkowski, missing coed -- (Citizen's Voice) Police Chief Edward J. Connor of Ferguson Township in Centre County said his department has been in contact with Luzerne County authorities regarding the disappearance of Hyunjung Cindy Song, 21, a Penn State student last seen on Nov. 1, 2001. Wed Oct 8 2003 08:47:33  London, England Missing baby case is reopened after 13 years -- (Telegraph) Scotland Yard has reopened a 13-year-old investigation into the disappearance of a baby after a plea from his mother, who has never given up hope that he is still alive. Tues Oct 7 2003 23:00:52  Long Beach, California Jury recommends death for second man convicted in Long Beach rape-murder -- (SFgate) A jury recommended the death penalty Tuesday for a man convicted of a 1998 rape and murder. Kevin Darnell Pearson, 26, was previously convicted of murder, robbery, rape and kidnapping for rape and torture Tues Oct 7 2003 22:53:27  Carlisle, Pennsylvania Parents Sentenced in Starvation Death -- (Las Vegas Sun) Anthony E. Thomas told the judge he "was sorry for what happened" to Quincy Thomas, who died at a hospital in 2002, his attorney said. Tues Oct 7 2003 22:51:15  Bakersfield, California Man pleads guilty to prosecutor's death -- (Las Vegas Sun) A man charged in the stabbing death of a county prosecutor he suspected was having an affair with his son pleaded guilty Tuesday to voluntary manslaughter and was sentenced to 12 years. Tues Oct 7 2003 10:11:45  The EAST RAND SERIAL KILLER South Africa E Rand women in fear of serial killer -- (Business Day) An East Rand man suspected of being a serial killer strikes fear into the hearts of local women after he raped and brutally killed an 18-year-old girl last week, Daveyton police said on Monday. Tues Oct 7 2003 08:44:34  The ROBERT DURST case Galveston, Texas Durst eyed in missing teen's cases -- (NY Post) As if Robert Durst didn't have enough problems, the cross-dressing millionaire murder defendant is under suspicion in the disappearances of two teenage girls in California. Tues Oct 7 2003 08:37:36  The WEST VIRGINIA SERIAL SNIPER Charleston, West Virginia W. Virginia Offers Reward for Shootings -- (abc NEWS) A joint task force investigating three sniper-style shootings in West Virginia announced Monday it is offering a $50,000 reward for information leading to the identification of the killer. Mon Oct 6 2003 21:20:20  The SHAWN HORNBECK case Richwoods, Missouri Shawn Hornbeck still on minds in Richwoods -- (STL Today) Washington County prosecutor John Rupp said there is no physical evidence nor any solid leads as to what happened to Shawn. Just as he said days after the disappearance, Rupp said, "It is as if he vanished from the face of the earth." Mon Oct 6 2003 17:35:19  The DANIEL SCRUGGS case Meriden, Connecticut 'Bullycide' defense fails -- (abc NEWS) A Meriden woman was convicted today of contributing to her 12-year-old son's suicide by creating an unsafe and unhealthy home. Mon Oct 6 2003 15:43:29  Durham, North Carolina Jurors will begin deciding Peterson murder case today -- (Herald-Sun) Jurors today will begin deciding the bedrock question: Did Kathleen Peterson die from an accidental stairway fall, as her husband says she did, or did Michael Peterson engage in an act of premeditated, deliberate first-degree murder. Mon Oct 6 2003 14:40:33  Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania Charges filed in Pennsylvania drug-dealer multiple murders -- (Fox News) A convicted bank robber was charged with murder Monday in the deaths of two of the five people whose bodies have been found buried in his back yard. A second man was also charged. Mon Oct 6 2003 11:42:31  The ETAN PATZ case New York Twisted new Etan alibi -- (NY Post) The main suspect in the death of Etan Patz, who vanished from a Manhattan street 24 years ago, has a new, highly improbable story of what he was doing the morning the child disappeared. Mon Oct 6 2003 11:41:29  The JOSE CALVO homicide Miami, Florida Strange twists complicate probe into murder of Coconut Grove socialite -- (Sun-Sentinel) At first, the murder of Miami businessman Jose Calvo had all the makings of a tragic story with a twist of heroism. Within days, it became a murder mystery with more questions than answers. Mon Oct 6 2003 11:32:35  The LACI PETERSON homicide Modesto, California Fresno attorney promotes Peterson story -- (Fresno Bee) A Fresno attorney has been making the interview rounds with a story that his client has crucial information linking Scott Peterson to the murder of his wife and unborn son. Mon Oct 6 2003 09:52:54  Kent, Washington New twist in Green River search -- (KOMO News) The Green River Task Force was back out Sunday looking for more victim remains. This time investigators knew exactly where they wanted to look. Mon Oct 6 2003 09:30:09  Strasbourg, France Baby girl found gutted, mother held -- (Expatica) French police Sunday detained and questioned the parents of a 13-month-old girl whose disembowelled body was found in her family home in Strasbourg, shocking residents already reeling from the recent violent deaths of two other children in the city. Mon Oct 6 2003 08:59:48 The VERONICA ANNA ZAHARIADES Anderson, Tennessee Anderson teen missing; did not board school bus -- (Knox News) Veronica Anna Zahariades left home Wednesday morning and took her 11-year-old brother to catch the school bus at the entrance of Twi-Lite Mobile Home Park on Lunar Circle, authorities said. Mon Oct 6 2003 08:42:42  Atlanta, Georgia Cops probe Atlanta church murder-suicide -- (abc NEWS) Shelia Chaney Wilson seemed agitated when she came to help prepare for Turner Monumental A.M.E. Church's upcoming 104th anniversary celebration, worshippers said. Sun Oct 5 2003 09:23:17  The MICHELLE "Mimi" SMITH case Beaverton, Oregon Former teammate: girl lived with coach -- (KATU) It's been nearly a week since anyone has seen a 15-year old Beaverton High School student or her 38-year softball coach in the Portland area. Sat Oct 4 2003 21:18:42  Minnesota Young defendant's crossroads: Juvenile treatment or adult punishment? -- (Star Tribune) In 1995, Christian Oberender was 14 years old and facing the possibility of spending decades in prison for the shotgun slaying of his mother. Instead, he remained in the juvenile justice system, which sent him to mental-illness treatment facilities. He was recently freed. Life has turned out far differently for other young Minnesotans who killed and were prosecuted in adult courts. Sat Oct 4 2003 21:08:52  French Valley, California Crematorium owner sentenced to 20 years in prison for selling body parts -- (Gazette Online) A crematorium owner who removed heads, knees, spines and other parts from dozens of bodies and sold them to medical researchers was sentenced to 20 years in prison. Sat Oct 4 2003 21:04:33  Indianapolis, Indiana Daring ride foils suspected voyeur -- (IndyStar) From back of his truck, woman helps nab convicted rapist she says spied on her. Sat Oct 4 2003 20:59:53  Tampa, Florida Web attack postpones suicide rock show -- (Boston.com) City and state officials had warned they would pursue criminal charges if the band went through with the suicide plan, and a judge had issued an order banning the event. Sat Oct 4 2003 12:13:15  Los Angeles, Califoria Rocker Courtney Love arrested, hospitalized in LA -- (Reuters) Officers responding to calls of a possible burglary suspect at 2:38 a.m. PST (5:38 a.m. EST) on Thursday found Love standing in the middle of a Los Angeles street and detained her, police spokeswoman Renee Montoya said in a statement. Sat Oct 4 2003 12:00:48  The LACI PETERSON homicide Modesto, California Frequent phone companions -- (Modesto Bee) Scott Peterson and his lover exchanged at least 37 telephone calls in the four weeks after she revealed their relationship at a Jan. 24 televised news conference, according to partial phone records. Fri Oct 3 2003 19:38:12  The EAST RAND serial rapist Serial rapist behind bars? -- (News24) A 28-year-man handed himself over at the Benoni police station on Thursday afternoon. He was arrested and is being questioned by police. Possible Benoni serial rapist still under questioning -- (SABC) The man handed himself to Benoni police and would be brought to court, or let go on Monday, Kader said. "We are utilising the 48 hours, which in terms of the Criminal Procedure Act expires with the end of the weekend," he said. Fri Oct 3 2003 18:23:43  The MISSING BAHAMA boys Freeport, Grand Bahama Breakthrough? -- (Nassau Guardian) One person remains in police custody after several suspects were arrested yesterday in connection with the disappearance of five missing Grand Bahama boys. Authorities also moved swiftly to quash rumours of body parts of the boys being found in a freezer. Man arrested in Bahamas missing schoolboys case -- (Forbes) The case of the missing schoolboys is the biggest mystery to hit the Bahamas, a nation of about 300,000 people and some 700 islands between Florida and Haiti, in recent years. Fri Oct 3 2003 10:16:40 The JOSE CALVO homicide Miami, Florida Startling secrets emerging about life of victim, wife -- (Miami Herald) Two weeks after José Calvo's driveway murder, details of the Coconut Grove couple's money troubles are coming to light and shocking friends and colleagues. Murder Suspect's Mother Makes Public Plea -- (click10.com) Verneka Lee (pictured, left) made a public plea to her son, Anthony Lee, to call her and to turn himself in to police. Fri Oct 3 2003 10:07:58  The SHAKIRA JOHNSON disappearance Cleveland, Ohio Missing girl's mom can't think of anyone who would take her -- (newsnet5) Police believe someone the girl knows is responsible for her apparent abduction. Man in red car arrested for luring children -- (newsnet5) The incident happened on East 110th Street and Union Avenue in the same neighborhood where 11-year old Shakira Johnson went missing nearly three weeks ago. Fri Oct 3 2003 09:45:57 The MISSING GRAND BAHAMA BOYS Freeport, Grand Bahama Missing boys may have South Florida connection -- (click10.com) Bahamian police announced that they are questioning several people in connection to the disappearances of five boys. Fri Oct 3 2003 09:39:20  Baton Rouge, Louisiana Serial-snuggler suspect surrenders -- (WKMG-TV) A man is accused of sneaking into college women's apartments in Baton Rouge to snuggle, watch them sleep and fold clothes surrendered Tuesday. Fri Oct 3 2003 01:24:36 The KYNANDE BENNETT disappearance Whiteville, North Carolina Lawmen believe missing girl is dead -- (Fayetteville Observer ) A year ago this week, Vartasha White walked up to employees at the former Kmart in Whiteville and said her 4-year-old daughter was missing. White's report sparked a search by store employees and, later, a call to Whiteville police. It was Sept. 29, 2002. Kynande is still missing. |
