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Wed May 26 2004 15:40:12  The MAURA MURRAY disappearance New Hampshire Fred Murray appeals to Governor Benson -- (Caledonian Record) The father of a missing 22-year-old University of Massachusetts at Amherst nursing student is appealing to Gov. Craig Benson to urge New Hampshire State Police to call in the FBI for help in finding his daughter. Wed May 26 2004 15:27:26  The THEODORE "Ted" AMMON homicide East Hampton, New York Pelosi pre-trial conference postponed -- (Independant Online) A pre-trial discovery conference for accused Ammon murderer of former Manorville resident Daniel Pelosi originally scheduled for Monday has been extended until June 17, according to Pelosi’s defense attorney Edward Burke Jr. Wed May 26 2004 15:18:35  The STEPHANIE CROWE homicide San Diego, California Jury finds Tuite guilty -- (SD Union Tribune) A jury has found former transient Richard Tuite guilty of manslaughter in the 1998 killing of 12-year-old Stephanie Crowe of Escondido. Tues May 25 2004 18:58:44  The BROOKE WILBERGER disappearance Corvaliis, Oregon College coed missing in Oregon -- (Fox News) Police believe a 19-year-old Eugene woman has been abducted from an apartment complex in this small college town. Tues May 25 2004 16:48:00  The MOLLY BISH homicide Warren, Massachusetts Men who found bathing suit testify -- (WHDH) The men who led police to a blue bathing suit in the Palmer woods were among the latest witnesses to testify before a special grand jury investigating the death of teenage lifeguard Molly Bish. Tues May 25 2004 15:38:13  The MIKE DANTON case St. Louis, Illinois Danton seeks venue change in murder-for-hire trial -- (SF Gate) Mike Danton wants a venue change in his murder-for-hire trial, questioning his chances of getting unbiased jurors in the area where he played for the St. Louis Blues. Tues May 25 2004 15:33:07  The LACI PETERSON homicide Redwood City, California Geragos says key evidence was withheld -- (Modesto Bee) Scott Peterson's attorney claims prosecutors interviewed a former law enforcement officer who said he saw Laci Peterson being abducted. Tues May 25 2004 15:24:12  The SARAH FOX case New York City Body found in NY park -- (NBC10) NBC 10 News has learned that police in New York City believe that human remains found beneath the Henry Hudson Bridge are those of a Julliard student from New Jersey who has been missing since May 19. Mon May 24 2004 15:00:48  Washington Kidnapped children alerts work but flawed -- (Boston.com) Critics point to the case of 11-year-old Carlie Brucia of Sarasota, Fla. Carlie's parents called police within minutes of her highly publicized disappearance in February. But a full day passed before police decided the case fit the Amber Alert profile. Carlie's body was found several days later. Mon May 24 2004 14:57:44  Salt Lake City, Utah Utah man kills woman, himself in shooting -- (Boston.com) A man killed his estranged wife Monday morning as she arrived to work at a high school and then turned the gun on himself, police said. Mon May 24 2004 10:03:42  New York Student from S.J. missing in N.Y. -- (CourierPost) When Sarah Fox was a teenager, she would tell her mother where she was going even if it was just across the street. That makes Fox's disappearance five days ago all the more frightening to those who know her. Mon May 24 2004 09:05:07  STACY-ANN SAPPLETON Queens, New York Sad Farewell to Murdered Canadian -- (New York Post) Stacy-Ann Sappleton, who was in the city making arrangements for her September wedding, was remembered in her homeland as a bubbly and caring woman. Family and friends mourn death -- (Recorder.ca) Originally, New York police said they believed Sappleton had arrived at the front door of her future in-laws' home in the borough of Queens before being abducted. Her bullet-ridden body was found in a dumpster three days later. Mon May 24 2004 08:59:52  Lexington, North Carolina N.C. Sheriff Turns in Badge After Scandal -- (New York Post) For nearly a decade, Gerald Hege was both loved and loathed as the larger-than-life embodiment of law enforcement in Davidson County. Then his career fell apart. Facing 15 felony counts in a corruption and abuse investigation, Hege pleaded guilty last week to two counts of obstruction of justice in a deal that kept him out of prison. Mon May 24 2004 08:57:08  San Carlos, Arizona San Carlos police hold mother in son's death -- (AzCentral) The body of a 5-year-old boy who was apparently stabbed to death was found Saturday morning near San Carlos. Mon May 24 2004 08:52:35 Faribault, Minnesota Roommate arrested in disappearance of former teacher, principal -- (Star Tribune) The search for Roland Burgdorf, 70, continued Sunday. He has not been seen since Thursday. No charges have been filed, but foul play is suspected. Mon May 24 2004 08:47:40  Los Angeles, California District Attorney suggests Jackson might flee -- (SFgate) Michael Jackson's prosecutor is opposing a move by the pop singer to reduce his $3 million bail, arguing that the pop singer may be planning to flee the country. Mon May 24 2004 08:41:59  KAYLA YVONNE ALLEN Jacksonville, North Carolina Guardian charged with murder in poisoning death of child -- (Herald Sun) The guardian of a 7-year-old girl is charged with murder for allegedly poisoning the child with pesticide, authorities said. Mon May 24 2004 08:37:52  Wenatchee, Washington Child Sex Investigations Haunt Wash. Town -- (Las Vegas Sun) It's been a decade since this placid town surrounded by scenic peaks and apple orchards first came to be haunted by whispers of a pastor and his flock taking children to the church basement and forcing them to take part in sex orgies. Fri May 21 2004 06:26:56  San Mateo, California Bones found in closet likely missing woman's -- (SF Chronicle) San Mateo County coroner's investigators are pretty sure that a suitcase found in the late Douglas Fitzgerald's closet contains the earthly remains of his long-vanished wife, Anne. Fri May 21 2004 00:37:46  Los Angeles, California 10 years after Simpson-Goldman killings, case a legacy for some, footnote for others -- (KRT-Wire) Nearly a decade after the O.J. Simpson trial, the sister of Nicole Brown Simpson has broken her silence to blast former prosecutor Marcia Clark for botching the trial and then "trashing" her family. Fri May 21 2004 00:09:58  Chicago, Illinois Slain attorney's husband calls it 'honor' to raise girls -- (Chigaco Sun Times) Daniel Bowen says he took the bulk of responsibility for caring for his two small daughters during his marriage to Anne Treonis-Bowen, a Chicago attorney who was found shot to death more than two months ago. Bowen has not been charged in his wife's death but has been named as having hired his childhood friend to pull the trigger. Thur May 20 2004 12:38:22  The KYNANDE BENNETT case South Carolina Questions loom over missing girl -- (Myrtle Beach Online) Kynande hasn't been found almost 20 months after her mother said she was snatched from a Kmart, hasn't been found after searches by hundreds from several states, hasn't been found more than a year after police charged her parents with homicide by child abuse. Thur May 20 2004 11:31:13  Belvidere, New Jersey Ex-Nurse Pleads Guilty to 3 More Murders -- (AberdeenNews) A former nurse who pleaded guilty to killing 13 patients in New Jersey admitted three more murders Wednesday - all elderly female patients given overdoses of the heart drug digoxin. Victims of Charles Cullen -- (KDKA) Former nurse Charles Cullen pleaded guilty Wednesday to killing three patients at the Warren Hospital. Last month, he admitted in court to killing 14 others and attempting to kill two more at hospitals in Somerset, N.J., and Easton, Pa. Murderous nurse's death toll at 16 -- (CNN) Thur May 20 2004 04:25:48  The FLORENCE UNGER case Michigan Man charged in wife's murder -- (Detroit News) Seven months after Florence Unger’s body was found in the cold waters of a Benzie County lake, her husband has been charged with her slaying. Wed May 19 2004 20:15:03 The LAURA ANNE SKINNER case Massachusetts Body found in New England may be missing sailor's -- (Virginia Pilot Online) The charred body of a young woman discovered today in a small Massachusetts town may be that of a sailor who disappeared this weekend from Virginia Beach, authorities said. Wed May 19 2004 11:09:39  The ALEXIS PATTERSON disappearance Milwaukee, Wisconsin Milwaukee police travel to southern state in missing girl case -- (Duluth Superior) Four police detectives have traveled out of state looking for the remains of a girl missing for more two years, a television station reported. Wed May 19 2004 10:40:58  ANN RULE - true crime author Portland, Oregon Suspect sues author over murder book, movie -- (KOIN) A judge has dismissed a $750 million lawsuit against true-crime author Ann Rule. Wed May 19 2004 00:12:06  The ERIKA DALQUIST homicide Brainerd, Minnesota FBI joins search for suspect in Dalquist killing -- (KSTP) With no sign of the Brainerd man charged with the murder of Erika Dalquist, federal investigators are joining the search. Tues May 18 2004 21:32:30  The JOANNA ROGERS disappearance Lubbock, Texas FBI and Texas Rangers join search -- (KCBD) Two weeks ago, a Lubbock teen disappeared from her home. Now the FBI and Texas Rangers have joined the search for Joanna Rogers. Tues May 18 2004 21:30:06 Brainerd, Minnesota Charges dropped against grandfather of Dalquist case suspect -- (Star Tribune) Charges have been dropped against the grandfather of a Crow Wing County man wanted in the death of Erika Dalquist. In court Monday, Norman Myears, 65, agreed not to impede any further in the murder case against his grandson, William. Tues May 18 2004 21:21:56  Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada Man charged with murder of ill wife -- (Cnews) Police have charged an 86-year-old man with second-degree murder in the death of his ill wife while she slept in her hospital room. Tues May 18 2004 21:11:22  Huntsville, Texas Texas puts mentally ill killer to death -- (Las Vegas Sun) A mentally ill killer was executed Tuesday evening after Gov. Rick Perry rejected a parole board's highly unusual recommendation to commute his death sentence or delay the execution. Tues May 18 2004 03:50:01  The JONBENET RAMSEY homicide Boulder, Colorado Ramsey touts DNA evidence -- (Rocky Mountain News) A claim by John Ramsey's campaign that investigators have the DNA of his daughter's killer goes too far, according to the forensic scientist who developed the genetic profile from that sample. Mon May 17 2004 16:48:55  The ERICA BAKER case Dayton, Ohio Fight over missing girl info continues -- (The Ohio News Network) A former federal public defender who refuses to answer questions about what a now-deceased client may have told her about a missing nine-year-old girl has taken her battle to federal court. Mon May 17 2004 12:14:33  The ERIKA DALQUIST homicide Brainerd, Minnesota Murder charges filed in Dalquist case -- (KSTP) Prosecutors filed new charges Monday against the prime suspect in the disappearance of Erika Dalquist, whose skeletal remains were found on land owned by the suspect's grandparents this weekend near Brainerd. Mon May 17 2004 12:00:41 ANGELA CAMACHO Brownsville, Texas Judge: Woman Competent to Stand Trial -- (Las Vegas Sun) A woman accused of helping her common-law husband kill and behead her three young children is mentally competent to stand trial, a judge ruled Monday. Mon May 17 2004 07:23:17  The BRYAN LOCKLEY case Los Angeles, California Body of slain boy found -- (Sign On San Diego) A 10-year-old boy whose body was discovered in a South Los Angeles trash bin was killed by a shotgun wound to the chest, a coroner's official said Sunday. Mon May 17 2004 01:16:33  The ERIKA DALQUIST homicide Brainerd, Minnesota Body of missing woman found -- (KXMA) Private investigator Bob Heales (HEEL'-us) says searchers found a body about eight last night that they believe is Dalquist. Sun May 16 2004 08:00:19  The MOLLY BISH homicide Warren, Massachusetts Grand jury to hear Bish case evidence -- (Boston Herald) As a special Worcester County Grand Jury convenes Monday to hear evidence in the kidnapping murder of Molly Bish, her father said he will spend the weekend praying for help to make it through yet another test of his family's strength. Sun May 16 2004 05:20:03  Scotland DNA squad targets 2,000 murder cases -- (Scotland on Sunday) At least a dozen unsolved murders in Scotland could be cleared up as a result of the same DNA breakthrough that linked Angus Sinclair to the World’s End killings, the Home Office admitted last night. Sun May 16 2004 05:00:45  Los Angeles, California Young boy's body found in trash bin -- (NBC4i) A young boy was stabbed to death and his body dumped in a trash bin in South Los Angeles, police said Saturday. Sat May 15 2004 18:28:52  The STACY-ANN SAPPLETON homicide New York Witness quizzed in Queens trash slay -- (New York Post) Sat May 15 2004 18:19:04  Alhambra, California Phil Spector Arrested After Scuffle -- (PTD.net) Phil Spector, who is awaiting trial on a murder charge, was arrested Friday after getting into a scuffle with his chauffeur at the music producer's mansion. Sat May 15 2004 18:14:23  Farmington Hills, Michigan Farmington Hills teacher charged in stabbing death of husband -- (DetNews) Nancy Seaman, 52, was arraigned on a first-degree murder charge in the death of Robert Seaman, whose body was found by police Wednesday. It was wrapped in a tarp and bound with duct tape in the back of his sport utility vehicle. Sat May 15 2004 18:08:57  Sacramento, California Jury takes less than 2 hours to convict in double murder -- (SacBee) In one of the quickest verdicts in recent memory, a Sacramento Superior Court jury took less than two hours Friday to convict Deondre Terrell Hudson of the double murder of his 18-year-old girlfriend and her unborn child. Sat May 15 2004 18:06:53  Fort Lauderdale, Florida Fla. Baby Sitter Not Competent for Trial -- (Las Vegas Sun) A baby sitter who allegedly forced a 3-year-old girl to drink three quarts of water as a punishment is not competent to stand trial for the child's death, a judge has ruled. Fri May 14 2004 16:34:49  The FAIRMOUNT PARK RAPIST Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Police appeal to Latino community -- (The Inquirer) Philadelphia police suspect that the man who raped and killed medical student Rebecca Park in Fairmount Park, raped another woman and attempted to rape a third has strong ties to Puerto Rico. Fri May 14 2004 12:34:58  Grande Rapids, Michigan DNA of Suspect's Twin Key in Rape Case -- (LAs Vegas Sun) Both Jerome and Tyrone Cooper, 36, were in the Grand Rapids area at the time of the 1999 rape of a college student, and both are convicted sex offenders. Fri May 14 2004 11:26:09  Toronto, Ontario Holly Jones suspect in court -- (Cnews) Holly was abducted from her west-end neighbourhood on May 12, 2003, and her dismembered remains were found in Lake Ontario the next day. Fri May 14 2004 11:22:48  The STACY-ANN SAPPLETON Case New York Canadian woman slain in NY borough may have been cabbed to wrong neighbourhood -- (Cnews) Police are investigating the possibility that a Canadian woman abducted and slain while en route to visit her future inlaws may have been dropped off by a cab on the wrong block, The New York Times reports. Ontario woman murdered in New York -- (CBC) Fri May 14 2004 02:40:44  The CHRISTA WORTHINGTON homicide Truro, Massachusetts 'I knew that she was dead' -- (Cape Cod Times) Murder victim's cousin recounts being the first rescuer on the scene of 2002 slaying. Fri May 14 2004 02:17:42  New York Queens wife charged with arson killing of husband, daughter -- (Newsday) A 22-year-old Queens woman was charged Thursday with setting an apartment fire that killed her 70-year-old husband and her 2-year-old daughter in what police called a bid to cash in on their new life insurance policies. Thur May 13 2004 18:54:02  Union Point, Georgia Mayor commits suicide before grand jury hearing -- (Fox News) The mayor of this small town apparently committed suicide Thursday morning, just hours before he was to appear before a grand jury investigating fraud allegations that could have sent him to prison for life. Thur May 13 2004 17:58:34  The XIANA FAIRCHILD Case Vallejo, California Court date today in girl's killing -- (SacBee) In the end, Curtis Dean Anderson got what he wanted. The 43-year-old convicted sexual deviant, who had bragged for years that he was key in the disappearance of Xiana Fairchild, will be arraigned today in Santa Clara Superior Court in the 1999 kidnapping and murder of the 7-year-old, who disappeared as she walked to a school bus stop in downtown Vallejo. Thur May 13 2004 17:53:47  South Dartmouth, Massachesetts Officer charged in murder-for-hire plot -- (Boston.com) Robert A. Ramos, 44, of South Dartmouth is charged with trying to hire someone to kill the woman so he would no longer have to pay her child support. Thur May 13 2004 17:49:37  The LACI PETERSON Murder Redwood City, California Slow jury selection stalls start of Peterson trial -- (Boston.com) A judge delayed opening statements in Scott Peterson's double murder trial so he can summon another 300 potential jurors to court next week. The Peterson Trial -- (Modbee) Thur May 13 2004 09:30:53  The LANA CLARKSON homicide Los Angeles, California Expert says Spector shooting likely not suicide -- (Celebrity Justice) Music producer Phil Spector was the only person in his mansion when a gunshot killed "Silk Stalkings" star Lana Clarkson. Now, rumors swirl that Lana's death is likely not a suicide and sex may have been a factor. Thur May 13 2004 09:15:42  The STACY-ANN SAPPLETON homicide New York Would-be in-laws of slain woman rip media reports -- (Globe&Mail) The prospective in-laws of Stacy Sappleton were furious yesterday at reports that family members, including their younger son, were considered suspects in Ms. Sappleton's brutal killing. Wed May 12 2004 12:54:43  The BEAUMONT CHILDREN disappearance Australia Hint of NZ link to Beaumont mystery -- (The Age) New Plymouth police want to speak to a man who may have information about one of Australia's most famous unsolved mysteries, the disappearance of the Beaumont children nearly 40 years ago. Wed May 12 2004 12:45:33  The ANDREA WILLIAMS case Longwood, Florida Longwood mother may be charged with murder today -- (WFTV) The Longwood woman who confessed to murdering her three children was in court Wednesday morning in North Carolina. Meanwhile, Seminole County investigators are trying to piece together what happened and bring her back to Central Florida. Wed May 12 2004 11:02:52  The DRU SJODIN case Fargo, North Dakota Sjodin case to be tried in federal court -- (Nola) Alfonso Rodriguez Jr., was scheduled to appear in federal court in Fargo on Wednesday afternoon, the U.S. attorney's office said. Prosecutors planned a news conference afterward but declined comment until then. |
