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Fri Nov 19 2004 10:28:14  The 1971 MILLER-JACKSON disappearance South Dakota Investigators end dig at boyhood home of suspect in missing girls' case -- (Sioux City Journal) Authorities said late Thursday they have finished a second round of digging at a Union County farm where they were hoping to unearth evidence related to the disappearance 33 years ago of Cheryl Miller and Pamela Jackson. Fri Nov 19 2004 09:18:59  The RILEY FOX murder Wilmington, Illinois Defense stages re-enactment -- (abc NEWS) New questions surround the murder of three-year-old Riley Fox, whose body was found in a creek near her Wilmington home last June. Fri Nov 19 2004 09:07:02  ADAM FALCON Canton, New York Missing student found dead in river--(cbsnewyork)A college student missing since early Saturday morning was found dead Thursday in a river in northern New York, police said.St. Lawrence University student Adam Falcon, 20, was reported missing after failing to report to his soccer team Saturday afternoon. Police said he was last seen about 1:30 a.m. Saturday leaving a tavern in Canton. Thur Nov 18 2004 16:07:19  DARUNEE APHIROMLERK Auckland, New Zealand Murder Accused Had Known Thai Woman for Several Years--(stuff.co.nz) A 43-year-old Manurewa man accused of murdering his former landlady last month had worked for her for several years to pay off a debt but they were not friends, say police. Thur Nov 18 2004 15:14:44  The LACI PETERSON homicide California Peterson seeks new jury new venue -- (CBS) Scott Peterson's attorney wants a new jury in a different county to decide whether the former fertilizer salesman gets the death penalty or life in prison without parole for killing his wife and the fetus she carried. Thur Nov 18 2004 12:35:46 The ADAM FALCON disappearance Canton, New York No new leads in disappearance -- (Democrat and Chronicle) New York state forestry rangers coordinated a search of the area using about 50 officers and sheriff deputies, three canine units and a State Police helicopter. The effort, suspended at sundown, failed to turn up any additional leads into the whereabouts of the missing St. Lawrence University student from Victor, Ontario County. Thur Nov 18 2004 09:39:42  The THEODORE "Ted" AMMON homicide New York Autopsy: Hamptons murder victim suffered dozens of blows -- (Newsday) Millionaire investment banker Theodore Ammon suffered at least three dozen savage blows to his head, as well as numerous broken ribs and other injuries, before dying in the bedroom of his East Hampton mansion, a medical examiner testified Wednesday. Wed Nov 17 2004 19:47:05  LINDA L. WHITE, Met Husband in Chat Room Ontario, New York Man Accused of Strangling Bride--(Newsday) A 44-year-old man has been charged with second-degree murder, accused of strangling the woman he married last month Wed Nov 17 2004 15:43:23  ANDREW GARVER, 39 y.o. coach MICHELLE SMITH, 16 y.o. student Beaverton, Oregon Beaverton softball coach who ran off with player pleads guilty--(KGW) An infamous former Beaverton softball coach who ran off with a teenage female player a little over a year ago will likely spend at least five years in federal prison. Wed Nov 17 2004 15:28:27  KIM FORBES, Missing Hood River, Oregon Police will look at missing woman's computer records for clues--(KATU) Police are checking the computer records of a missing Hood River woman to see if her Internet use may have somehow led to her disappearance. Wed Nov 17 2004 15:25:05  JOE GROZELLE Ottowa, Ontario Mysterious Drowning of Cadet Investigated as Possible Homicide--(CFRA-580) The mysterious drowning of a Royal Military College cadet is being investigated as a possible homicide. Wed Nov 17 2004 15:25:03  GARRETT BARDSLEY disappearance Utah Service planned for Boy Scout--(deseretnews)A memorial service will be held for a Utah County boy who disappeared during Boy Scout camping trip in the High Uintas.Garrett Bardsley disappeared Aug. 20 after leaving his father to return to camp to change his wet shoes and socks. The boy and his father were among 18 Scouts and a half-dozen adults camping at the site. Wed Nov 17 2004 14:57:28  MICHAEL JACKSON Los Angeles, Calif. Former Business Associate of Jackson's Tells All--(abc7.com)Excerpts: ABCNEWS GMA Exclusive Interview — Allegations Michael Jackson is broke and uses drugs. These allegations we are hearing from come from a long time friend of Jackson who is suing the singer for millions.Marc Schaffel levels some serious allegations against Jackson in an exclusive interview with ABC News' Good Morning America's Cynthia McFadden. Wed Nov 17 2004 12:06:03  The JODI JONES homicide trial Scotland Jury is discharged -- (BBC) The Jodi Jones murder trial has been abandoned after the jury was discharged. Two jurors were released for entirely separate reasons, which cannot be reported due to legal restrictions. Wed Nov 17 2004 10:18:36  The CORAL EUGENE WATTS trial Michigan As jury has case of confessed serial killer, new charge develops -- (Detroit Free Press) A day after jurors began deliberating in a murder trial aimed at keeping a confessed serial killer behind bars, authorities in another Michigan community on Wednesday issued an arrest warrant for the man in a 1974 slaying. Wed Nov 17 2004 10:09:36  The MARGARET "Katy" WILKERSON case Texas Parents of missing girl and suspect to go on TV -- (Houston Chronicle) The parents of a missing 14-year-old League City girl and the mother of the 22-year-old man accused of abducting her are expected to appear together on the syndicated Maury Povich show next week, police said. Wed Nov 17 2004 08:09:32  The ADAM FALCON disappearance Canton, New York Mystery deepens over missing student -- (Democrat and Chronicle) The search for a former Victor High School soccer standout continued in this quiet village Tuesday as residents and fellow students at St. Lawrence University hoped for the best ending in an increasingly puzzling mystery. Tues Nov 16 2004 21:37:52  Peoria, Illinois Police seek possible serial killer -- (nbc5) The first body was found in 2001, the last one just a month ago. Now, a special police task force says it's sifted through hundreds of tips and leads in an effort to find what may be a serial killer -- or maybe not. Tues Nov 16 2004 19:44:48  The CHERYL MILLER & PAMELLA JACKSON case Nora, South Dakota Search for girls missing since 1971 resumes on Union County farm -- (Aberdeen News) Investigators returned to a Union County farm Tuesday, searching the boyhood home of a man who may be responsible for the disappearance of two Vermillion girls 33 years ago. Tues Nov 16 2004 17:01:05  Kent, Washington Mom arrested in deaths of two of her sons -- (Seattle Times) A mother with a history of child-neglect complaints has been arrested after police found two of her sons, ages 16 months and 6 weeks, dead of malnutrition and dehydration in their Kent apartment. Tues Nov 16 2004 11:18:37  The ADAM FALCON disappearance Canton, New York College student missing in northern New York -- (WSTM) Falcon, who's from the Rochester area, was last seen early Saturday morning leaving a village bar in Canton. Search is on for ex-Victor student -- (Democrat and Chronicle) About 40 interviews on Monday turned up nothing. A hat found near the bar and believed to be Falcon's was sent to state police for examination. Tues Nov 16 2004 11:12:11  California Attempted to kill husband four times -- (SD Union Tribune) A young woman who hatched four failed plots to kill her Marine husband - with poison, a prescription medication, a hit man and a gun with a potato silencer - was sentenced yesterday to nearly 11 years in prison. Tues Nov 16 2004 09:53:32  The LACI PETERSON homicide California 'Crusader' files complaint against Peterson attorney -- (Modesto Bee) A lawyer lodged a formal California Bar complaint against Mark Geragos, Scott Peterson's attorney, over last week's controversial display of a fishing boat. Tues Nov 16 2004 08:06:04  ELIZABETH SMART Salt Lake City, Utah Sequestering Smart jury opposed -- (Deseret News) The Salt Lake District Attorney's Office said Monday the jury in the trial against accused Elizabeth Smart kidnapper Brian David Mitchell should not be sequestered. Mon Nov 15 2004 17:45:25  The ROBERT BLAKE trial Los Angeles, California Robert Blake in court, faces potential jurors for his murder trial -- (KESQ) Robert Blake faced his potential jurors in court for the first time today and heard a judge give them the details of the murder charges the actor faces. Mon Nov 15 2004 12:08:12  The JEFF SHAW case Australia Inquiry hears missing blood vial in Shaw's possession -- (The World Today) Re: the investigation into the actions of the former New South Wales Supreme Court Judge, whose car crash last month has not only prompted his resignation from the bench but has led to a corruption inquiry over the disappearance of a vial of his blood which was taken for alcohol testing and then vanished. Mon Nov 15 2004 11:12:47  The KATY WILKERSON abduction Oklahoma New clue surfaces in search for missing teen -- (Click2Houston) A car believed to have been used by a man suspected of kidnapping a teenage Texas girl was found Sunday in western Oklahoma, according to the FBI. Mon Nov 15 2004 09:46:57  Ontario, Canada Serial sexual predator targets Sarnia women -- (C-News) A serial sexual predator appears to be targeting Sarnia women sleeping in basement bedrooms, police say after they linked three break-ins in three months. Mon Nov 15 2004 09:35:35  The ROGENA FISHER homicide Des Moines, Iowa Man says he killed girlfriend, dumped her body -- (Register) A Des Moines man walked into the Polk County Jail on Sunday and confessed to killing his girlfriend and dumping her body along a south-side road, police said. Sun Nov 14 2004 09:32:58  The KATHERINE LEE homicide Bensalem, Philadelphia Murder trial begins Monday for aunt -- (The Intelligencer) Answers in what police have called one of the most baffling crimes in Bucks County may come Monday as a Bensalem aunt prepares to stand trial in Doylestown for the hammer attack murder of her 24-year-old niece. Sat Nov 13 2004 20:54:46  NAPA DOUBLE MURDER California $100K reward offered -- (nbc) Napa business leaders and merchants pledged the money Thursday afternoon for information that leads to the arrest and conviction of the person who fatally stabbed Adriane Michelle Insogna and Leslie Ann Mazzara. Sat Nov 13 2004 13:45:39  The ASHLEY POND & MIRANDA GADDIS homicides Oregon Trying to escape the Ward Weaver shadow -- (KATU) Ward Weaver will spend the rest of his life behind bars and now the young man who thought he was the killer's son, but later learned different, says he is moving on. Sat Nov 13 2004 12:00:59  The CORAL EUGENE WATTS trial Pontiac, Michigan Confessed serial killer's eyes at center of his murder trial -- (Detroit Free Press) Confessed serial killer Coral Eugene Watts has said he chose his victims because of their "evil eyes." Sat Nov 13 2004 10:26:21  The ROBBIE ROMERO case Santa Fe, New Mexico Mom is still searching for son -- (ABQ Journal) It's been nearly 41/2 years since Robbie Romero went missing, but his mother is still holding out hope that he's alive and that he'll be back home someday. Fri Nov 12 2004 21:05:23  The TIMOTHY HEMINGWAY JR. case Memphis, Tennessee Missing bounty hunter feared dead -- (WREG) Still no clues in the case of a Memphis bounty hunter missing since November 3rd. His family fears he may be dead. Fri Nov 12 2004 15:50:54  The LACI PETERSON homicide trial Redwood City, California Scott Peterson convicted -- (AP) Peterson, 32, could get the death penalty. He was convicted of one count of first-degree murder for killing his wife, Laci, and one count of second-degree murder in the death of the son she was carrying. Fri Nov 12 2004 09:03:02  The MELODY O'GARA disappearance Sydney, Australia Cult fear over missing Melody -- (The Sun) The family of missing British backpacker Melody O’Gara are convinced she has started a new life in a cult. Thur Nov 11 2004 19:51:55  The JODI JONES homicide trial Scotland Jodi 'tied up and stabbed' -- (The Scotsman) Tragic teenager Jodi Jones was tied up when she was stabbed to death by schoolboy Luke Mitchell, a court was told today. Sixteen-year-old Mitchell denied killing Jodi, 14, in a wood near Dalkeith when he went on trial accused of her murder at the High Court in Edinburgh. Thur Nov 11 2004 18:52:35  The BEVERLY MOUNTZ disappearance Colorado Springs, Colorado Missing woman investigation -- (KKTV) There is new information about a missing Colorado Springs woman. Police now confirm that the Dodge Durango that was involved in a high-speed chase does, in fact, belong to 55-year-old Beverly Mountz. And her son, Nick, was at the wheel. Thur Nov 11 2004 11:55:37  The LACI PETERSON homicde trial Redwood City, California Boat Geragos wanted to use during trial experiment becomes a shrine -- (Modesto Bee) What might have started out late Tuesday as an unofficial but very public exhibit in Scott Peterson's murder trial turned into a shrine for his slain pregnant wife and unborn son the next day. Wed Nov 10 2004 20:28:02  The ASHA DEGREE disappearance Lawndale, North Carolina Search is connected to missing girl -- (News14) Authorities in Cleveland County are searching for the body of a young girl who has been missing for more than four years. Wed Nov 10 2004 16:30:03  The BONNIE LEE BAKLEY homicide Los Angeles, Califoria More prospective jurors summoned for Robert Blake murder trial -- (SF Gate) Nearly 700 prospective jurors have been excused from possibly serving in the Robert Blake murder trial but 100 have passed muster for further questioning. Wed Nov 10 2004 16:05:01  The CHARLES GIBSON homicide Chicago, Illinois Fears gay serial killer has struck again -- (gay.com) Police probing the murder of a gay Chicago man say there are a number of similarities between the killing and those of at least two other gay men. Wed Nov 10 2004 13:41:16  The SCOTT PETERSON trial Redwood City, California Judge removes foreman -- (abc NEWS) The judge in the Scott Peterson murder trial removed the foreman from the jury Wednesday, the second time in two days a juror has been removed from the panel. Wed Nov 10 2004 09:19:22  The KIMBERLY ROMO homicide El Monte, California Woman's body found in suitcase -- (Star-News) -- A man was arrested Tuesday after police found the body of his girlfriend in a suitcase in his mother's house. Wed Nov 10 2004 08:45:50  The SYDNEY SERIAL RAPIST Sydney, Australia FBI to help Sydney police catch serial rapist -- (ABC Online) Three agents from the FBI and the US Firearms, Tobacco and Alcohol Agency are studying the 11 attacks to help develop the personality profile detectives are using in their search for him. Wed Nov 10 2004 08:39:32  The RACHEL NICKELL homicide London, England New lead in Rachel Nickell murder -- (BBC) Police are investigating whether an un-named convicted rapist and murderer at Broadmoor secure hospital could have killed model Rachel Nickell. Tues Nov 9 2004 16:41:00  The SCOTT PETERSON trial Redwood City, California Judge removes juror; orders panel to start over -- (Modesto Bee) The judge in the Scott Peterson murder trial dismissed a juror Tuesday and replaced her with an alternate - a sign of conflict in the jury room on the fifth day of deliberations. Tues Nov 9 2004 14:58:02  The TAMMY IMRE case Stratford, Connecticut Arrest puts focus on female predators -- (Bristol Press) First the mystifying games and secrets shared with a friend’s mother, then the angry adults. Both the abuse -- and the aftermath -- will likely leave imprints on the confused and scared 8-year-old boy, psychological experts said. Tues Nov 9 2004 09:10:42  The MIKE DANTON trial East St. Louis, Illinois Danton sentenced in murder plot -- (CBS Sportsline) Former St. Louis Blues player Mike Danton was sentenced yesterday to 7.5 years in prison for trying to have his agent killed. Tues Nov 9 2004 08:36:29 Seattle, Washington Man guilty in kidnap, molestation of 6-year-old boy --(Seattle Times)Richard Dunn was convicted of first-degree kidnapping, first-degree child molestation and six counts of possessing child pornography. Tues Nov 9 2004 08:16:47  The TAMRA KEEPNESS Disappearance Regina, Saskatchewan Regina police have no sign of little Tamra--(Cnews)After receiving more than 1,500 tips and interviewing hundreds of people, Regina police have still found no sign of a little girl who disappeared from her downtown home in the summer. Indepth: Tamra Keepness Missing in Regina--(CBC)Police are asking anyone who can provide leads to Tamra's whereabouts to call 1-866-80-TAMRA. Tues Nov 9 2004 08:12:54  DAR HEATHERINGTON Lethbridge, Alberta Lawyer: Don't jail Heatherington--(Cnews)"You'd think this was Osama Bin Heatherington" Dar takes on new lawyer for breach --(CBC)Heatherington, 41, made national headlines last year when she mysteriously vanished while on a business trip in Montana. She turned up three days later in Las Vegas, claiming that she'd been abducted and sexually assaulted – a story that was discounted by U.S. investigators. Mon Nov 8 2004 13:00:33  The TAYLOR BERRY disappearance Midway, Georgia Authorities search for toddler -- (news4jax) Taylor Berry was last seen by her grandmother, Anna Carter, while she watched TV in the living room around 12:45 p.m. Saturday. Carter told authorities she left the room for several minutes to change the sheets in a bedroom and the child was gone when she returned. Mon Nov 8 2004 09:21:44 The LACI PETERSON homicide California Jury requests to view boat -- (Modesto Bee) Sources requesting anonymity because of a court-imposed gag order said Friday that jurors will be allowed to see the boat on Monday. Sun Nov 7 2004 17:34:28  The BIANA LEBRON disappearance Bridgeport, Connecticut Bridgeport girl missing three years -- (Newsday) Ten-year-old Bianca Lebron disappeared from outside Elias Howe School on Nov. 7, 2001. Police say the fifth-grader was waiting with other students to enter the school at about 8:30 a.m. when she told classmates she was leaving with an "uncle" on a shopping trip. Sat Nov 6 2004 16:08:21  The TYREEK DAVIS case Spotsylvania, Virginia Authorities press for info on missing boy -- (The Free Lance-cvgfStar) Three weeks after authorities charged his mother's boyfriend with murder, the body of 3-year-old Tyreek Davis still has not been found. Sat Nov 6 2004 09:38:34  The BTK SERIAL KILLER Wichita, Kansas BTK back - secret clues -- (KAKE) Some people believe numbers can be used to determine your path in life, where you're headed and who you really are. Everyday in online chat rooms people grasp for clues to help identify BTK by searching through his use of poetry, limericks, and puzzles. Some theorize BTK is a student of numerology, the study of numbers, and may have used it as a way of planning his crimes. Sat Nov 6 2004 09:08:15  The HELENE BOIVEN case Penticton, British Columia, Canada Man who stuffed girlfriend's body in culvert not guilty of manslaughter -- (CP) Neil Valliere maintained that the death of Helene Boivin, 22, was accidental during an act of self-defence in December 2001. |
