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Tues Mar 22 2005 16:31:24  Atlanta, Georgia Atlanta Police Find Abducted Children Safe--(Las Vegas Sun)Two kidnapped children were found safe Tuesday after their mother's ex-boyfriend shot and wounded their grandfather and took off with the youngsters, authorities said. The alleged kidnapper, Terrance McDowell, 27, remained at large. Tues Mar 22 2005 10:54:01  Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Vigil Held For Missing NJ Couple--(KYW)Both Danielle Imbo and Richard Petrone disappeared without a trace on February 19th. Tues Mar 22 2005 10:50:48  BONNIE BAKELY Los Angeles, California Blake Speculates About Who Killed His Wife --(Yahoo/AP)Appearing on ABC's "Good Morning America," Blake was asked by Barbara Walters, "Do you have any idea who did it?" Blake paused and said, "She lead that kind of life, where she made a lot of enemies and somebody ... somebody whose father was taken for a ride or something like that. I don't know. I don't know." Tues Mar 22 2005 10:49:03  JESSICA LUNSFORD Lecanto, Florida Bail Denied for Suspect in Girl's Death --(Yaoo/Ap)John Evander Couey, 46, a convicted sex offender who sheriff's officers say confessed to taking Jessica from her home and killing her, had his first court appearance on charges of capital murder, battery, kidnapping and sexual battery on a child under the age of 12. Judge: Florida girl's killing 'beyond words'--(CNN) Mon Mar 21 2005 22:54:15  SAMANTHA RUNNION Santa Ana, California Prosecutor: Girl's DNA in Suspect's Car --(Yahoo/Ap)Alejandro Avila, 30, is charged with kidnapping, sexually assaulting and murdering the little girl, and faces the death penalty if convicted. He has been in custody since his arrest three days after Samantha's death. Mon Mar 21 2005 22:51:24  Los Angeles Kimes Mother, Son Duo Get Life Sentences in L.A.--(Yahoo/AP)Mother and son Sante and Kenneth Kimes, whose con artist exploits have been the subject of several books and a TV movie, were sentenced to life in prison without parole on Monday for the 1998 murder of a family friend and business associate. Mon Mar 21 2005 22:46:50  St Paul, Minnesota Eight Dead in Minnesota School Shooting--(Yahoo/AP)Eight people were shot dead on Monday by a student who killed his grandparents and opened fire at a school on the Red Lake Indian Reservation in Minnesota before killing himself in the deadliest U.S. school shooting in six years, authorities said. Sat Mar 19 2005 19:44:35  Sacramento, CAlifornia Man Sentenced In Rape, Murder Of Rio Linda Girl --(KCRA)Terri Pata, 13, was kidnapped, raped and stabbed to death 30 years ago. She was a student at Rio Linda Junior High School and disappeared while walking home from school. Sat Mar 19 2005 14:55:21 Homosassa, Florida Fla. Police Discover Missing Girl's Body--(myway)Citrus County Sheriff Jeff Dawsy said Jessica's body was found during an overnight search in a densely wooded area, only about 150 yards away from the home the girl shared with her father and grandparents. Fla. Police Recover Missing Girl's Body --(TBO)Jessica's father, Mark Lunsford, visited the search scene shortly after sunrise. Later, he slowly walked up to a throng of reporters and cameras."Everyone heard me say, time after time, that she would be home," Lunsford said, his eyes hidden behind dark black sunglasses. "She's home now. Cops Find Body of Missing Florida Girl--(Fox) Lunsford Case from Fox News--(Fox) Discuss this case here -- (Cybersleuths) Fri Mar 18 2005 17:42:01  JESSICA LUNSFORD waiting for confirmation that POI confessed Homosassa Springs, Florida Police: Man Admitted Killing Fla. Girl--(11alive)A registered sex offender has admitted kidnapping a 9-year-old Florida girl from her home last month and killing her, authorities said Friday. Fri Mar 18 2005 17:40:03 JESSICA LUNSFORD waiting for confirmation that POI confessed Homosassa Springs, Florida Authorities: 'Major development' in missing Florida girl case--(CNN)Authorities have sealed off the Homosassa Springs, Florida, home where convicted sex offender John Evander Couey was staying when 9-year-old Jessica Lunsford disappeared three weeks ago. Fri Mar 18 2005 16:50:09  MICHAEL JACKSON Santa Maria, California Jackson Judge to Rule on Past Sex Abuse Allegations -- (Yahoo/Ap) The judge in the Michael Jackson trial on Friday set a March 28 hearing to decide whether jurors can hear about past sex offense allegations against the singer in what could be a turning point in an already sensational case. Judge in Michael Jackson case rejects motion for mistrial -- (Yahoo/AP) Discuss this case here -- (Cybersleuths.com) Fri Mar 18 2005 16:46:59  TERRI SCHIAVO Pinellas Park, Florida Florida Woman's Feeding Tube Removed--(Yahoo/AP)Doctors removed the feeding tube that has kept a brain-damaged Florida woman alive for 15 years on Friday after U.S. lawmakers tried to prolong her life by subpoenaing her to appear before Congress. Discuss this case here--(cybersleuths.com) Fri Mar 18 2005 16:44:12  Fort Myers, Florida Three Teens Accused of Kidnapping Boy, 15--(Yahoo/AP)Three teenagers kidnapped a 15-year-old and ordered his father to drop off a $50 ransom at a Taco Bell restaurant, authorities said. The father called police instead, and the teens were arrested. Fri Mar 18 2005 16:42:21  ATLANTA COURT ROOM SHOOTING Atlanta, Georgia Law Enforcement Mourners Honor Sergeant--(Las Vegas Sun)Hundreds of uniformed law enforcement officers packed a funeral service Friday for sheriff's Sgt. Hoyt Teasley, who was killed in the line of duty as he confronted the suspect in last week's courthouse shooting. Thur Mar 17 2005 12:13:12 BONNIE BAKELY Murder Los Angeles, California Jurors Cite Flimsy Evidence in Blake Case--(myway)Actor Robert Blake was acquitted of killing his wife four years ago because the state simply didn't make its case, jurors said, citing flimsy evidence and a pair of unbelievable witnesses. Thur Mar 17 2005 12:09:59  San Francisco, California Peterson to Await Death at San Quentin--(Las Vegas Sun)Scott Peterson has become the 644th prisoner awaiting death in the execution chamber of San Quentin State Prison, the infamous lockup that overlooks the same bay where the body of his pregnant wife, Laci, was discarded. Thur Mar 17 2005 12:07:46  Miami, Florida Ex-Caregiver Charged in Fla. Girl's Death--(Las Vegas Sun)Rilya Wilson's disappearance four years ago scandalized Florida's child-protection agency, but prosecutors say they now know what happened to the 4-year-old and charged one of her caretakers with murder. Thur Mar 17 2005 12:06:18 Homosassa, Florida "Person of Interest" in Custody in Jessica Lunsford Case --(Tampabays10)On Wednesday, the Citrus County Sheriff's Office named John "Johnny" Couey as a "person of interest" who deputies wanted to talk to. Citrus deputies say Couey had been staying in a house close to the Lunsford home at the time of the disappearance. Couey is a registered sex offender. Wed Mar 16 2005 16:38:08  BONNIE LEE BAKELY CASE Los Angeles, California Robert Blake Found Innocent of Murder--(SFGATE)Robert Blake was found innocent of murder and solicitation of murder in connection with his wife's death Wednesday by a jury that deliberated for more than eight days. Wed Mar 16 2005 13:23:25  JESSICA LUNSFORD Homosassa, Florida Police seek sex offender to question in missing girl case--(CNN)Florida authorities on Wednesday will release the name of a man they want to question in a missing girl case, about a day earlier than planned, a spokeswoman for the Citrus County Sheriff's Department said Wednesday. They also plan to release his photograph. Wed Mar 16 2005 13:16:08 PETERSON CASE Redwood City, California Peterson sentenced to death for wife's slaying--(CNN) California judge Wednesday sentenced Scott Peterson to die by lethal injection for killing his pregnant wife and her fetus, calling the deaths "cruel, uncaring, heartless and callous." Peterson Discussion forum--(Cybersleuths) Wed Mar 16 2005 10:22:05  COURTROOM SHOOTING Atlanta, Georgia Security High for Atlanta Rampage Suspect -- (SFGATE) In his first hearing since the shootings, authorities told Brian Nichols, 33, they planned to charge him with four counts of murder. Wed Mar 16 2005 10:20:00  PETERSON TRIAL Redwood City,California Scott Peterson Awaits Formal Sentencing--(SFGATE)Judge Alfred A. Delucchi was set to decide Wednesday whether to grant the former fertilizer salesman a new trial, sentence him to death — as a jury recommended — or give him life in prison without the possibility of parole. Wed Mar 16 2005 10:18:10 Santa Maria, California Jackson Defense to Attack Inconsistencies--(SFGATE)The defense is using its cross-examination of Sgt. Steve Robel to let the jury hear about the changing stories the accuser and his brother and sister told investigators. Wed Mar 16 2005 10:16:15 JESSICA LUNSFORD Homosassa, Florida Missing Girl's Father Confident She's Safe--(SFGATE)The father of missing 9-year-old Jessica Lunsford said Wednesday he is confident she will be found safe as investigators searched for a "person of interest" who was apparently acquainted with the girl. Official Website--(jessicamarielunsford)Anyone who may have seen the girl or has information about her whereabouts is asked to call (352) 726-4488 immediately. Tues Mar 15 2005 17:39:14 SAMANTHA RUNNION Santa Ana, California Prospective jurors questioned for Orange County trial of alleged child killer -- (SFGATE) Attorneys began questioning 159 prospective jurors Monday in the trial of a man charged with the kidnap, sexual assault and murder of 5-year-old Samantha Runnion. Tues Mar 15 2005 17:37:28  LACI PETERSON Redwood City, California Motion for new trial and rebuttal released Judge's ruling, sentencing both set for Wednesday--(SFGATE)Scott Peterson's double-murder conviction should be thrown out and his case retried, defense attorney Mark Geragos argues in a legal motion made public Monday that cites 13 reasons for a new trial, including jury misconduct and the discovery of new evidence. Tues Mar 15 2005 17:35:22 Bonnie Bakely Los Angeles, California Jury resumes deliberations in murder case against Robert Blake--(SFGate)Jurors in the Robert Blake murder trial resumed deliberations Tuesday to decide if the actor killed his wife after two men wouldn't do it for him. The deliberations began on March 4, with jurors logging more than 32 hours of discussion so far. Tues Mar 15 2005 17:32:33 Foley, Missouri Search Continues for 13-Year-Old Mo. Girl--(Las Vegas Sun)Shannon Tanner has not seen her daughter, Bianca Nicole Piper, since she said she dropped the girl off about a mile from their home Thursday evening, gave her a flashlight and told her to walk home. Tues Mar 15 2005 17:30:55  Dallas, Texas Dallas Gunman Kills 3 From Car Sunroof--(Las Vegas Sun)A gunman armed with an assault rifle squeezed through the sunroof of a Jaguar early Tuesday and opened fire on another moving vehicle, killing three men and critically wounding a fourth, police said. Tues Mar 15 2005 17:27:21 JESSICA LUNSFORD Homosassa, Florida 'Person of interest' sought in Florida missing girl case--(CNN)The man is someone they believe may have come into contact with Jessica Lunsford before she disappeared, the spokeswoman said. However, the man is not considered a suspect and no arrests are imminent, she said. The girl was last seen the night of February 23. Police want to interview 'person of interest' about missing girl--(TBO)Citrus County Sheriff Jeff Dawsy said the man has ties to the local area, has a criminal record and was acquainted with Jessica from either "family, social, school, church" circles. Dawsy said the man has been gone from Citrus County for about two weeks, but he would not reveal his current location. Official Site--(National Center for Missing and Exploted Children) - ANYONE HAVING INFORMATION SHOULD CONTACT National Center for Missing & Exploited Children 1-800-843-5678 (1-800-THE-LOST)Citrus County Sheriff's Office (Florida) 1-352-726-1121 Mon Mar 14 2005 13:21:16  MICHAEL JACKSON Santa Maria, California Jackson Accuser Says Nothing Bad Happened--(myway)Defense attorney Thomas Mesereau Jr. read to the boy from what appeared to be a transcript of an interview of the teacher, Jeffrey Alpert. Mesereau quoted the John Burroughs Middle School teacher as saying, "Look at me, look at me ... I can't help you unless you tell me the truth - did any of this happen?" The boy acknowledged from the witness stand that his answer was "no." Sun Mar 13 2005 09:25:42  Lincoln, Nebraksa BTK arrest invigorates forensics programs--(Cnews)Nothing puts an end to theorizing about a suspect quite like an arrest, but even with charges filed in the BTK serial murders in Kansas, college students across the country continue to use the case as a learning tool. Sat Mar 12 2005 16:34:33  Brookfield, Wisconsin Gunman Kills Four, Himself at Wis. Hotel--(Las Vegas Sun)A gunman opened fire Saturday at a church service being held at a hotel, killing four people and sending several others to hospitals, authorities said. The gunman then apparently shot and killed himself. Sat Mar 12 2005 16:22:33  Superior Court Judge ROWLAND BARNES - murdered Family Says Suspected Killer Has 2 Sides--(Las Vegas Sun) Duluth, Georgia Police Capture Atlanta Slayings Suspect --(Yahoo/AP)"It's my understanding that he had told her, 'If you do what I say, I won't kill you,'" Georgia Bureau of Investigation Director Vernon Keenan said. The woman either escaped or was allowed to leave and called 911. Fri Mar 11 2005 22:15:37  Toronto, Ontario Ontario woman's murder conviction upheld--(cnews)A woman portrayed as enticing her estranged husband to drink a lethal cocktail of wine and antifreeze has lost her appeal of her first-degree murder conviction in a case that was tinged with elements of spurned love and greed. Fri Mar 11 2005 22:12:26  Surrey, British Columbia B.C. man dragged to death a hero to his family, says father--(cbc.ca)Grant De Patie, 24, was dragged under a stolen car for more than seven kilometres through Maple Ridge early Tuesday morning. Fri Mar 11 2005 21:44:10  MICHAEL JACKSON Santa Maria, California Prosecutors: Michael Jackson on the brink of bankruptcy -- (Yahoo/AP) "He has a billionaire's spending habit, but a millionaire's budget," senior deputy district attorney Gordon Auchincloss said during a hearing to determine whether prosecutors can review certain records from Jackson's bank and accountants. Jackson did not attend Friday's hearing, claiming that he needed to recuperate at home from a back injury suffered Thursday, but his lawyers said the prosecutor's assessment was wrong and accused Auchincloss of playing to the media. Fri Mar 11 2005 21:41:45  MICHAEL LEFKOW, slain husband of Chicago Judge Joan Humphrey Lefkow DONNA HUMPHREY, slain mother Milwaukee, Wisconsin Suspect Seen in Milwaukee Before Suicide -- (Las Vegas Sun) A man linked to the slayings of a federal judge's husband and mother may have been in the Milwaukee area for nearly a week and living out of a minivan while authorities investigated the Chicago shootings, police said Friday. DNA on a cigarette butt and a fingerprint on a beer bottle also link Ross to the crime scene, authorities said. Fri Mar 11 2005 21:39:18  Sacramento, California Internet Scheme Mastermind Gets 10 Years--(Las Vegas Sun)The self-acknowledged mastermind behind an international scheme that bilked 15,000 investors of nearly $60 million was sentenced Friday to 10 years in federal prison. Fri Mar 11 2005 21:37:11  Superior Court Judge ROWLAND BARNES Atlanta, Georgia Rape defendant kills judge, two others in Atlanta courtroom--(Yahoo/AP)Police and FBI agents using helicopters and patrol cars launched a massive manhunt Friday for Brian Nichols, 33, and cordoned off downtown Atlanta after the shooting that also left a deputy critically wounded. Fri Mar 11 2005 21:33:58 JESSICA LUNSFORD Homosassa, Florida Investigators ask Lunsford family to re-trace steps--(tampabays10.com)Two weeks after Jessica Lunsford went missing, investigators were back with her family. They spent over two hours at the Homosassa home Thursday night. Video Story --(tampabays10.com) Fri Mar 11 2005 09:17:03  Atlanta Gunman Opens Fire In Atlanta Courthouse--(10News)A Fulton County, Atl., judge was fatally wounded and at least two others were shot Friday at the Fulton courthouse before the suspect fled from the scene and carjacked a car. Thur Mar 10 2005 20:20:50  Edmonton, Alberta Tribute to slain Mounties--(Cnews)"They have fallen in service to us," Prime Minister Paul Martin told the crowd of more than 11,000 crammed into the University of Alberta pavilion in a service that was broadcast live across Canada on television and radio. Hundreds of Mounties in their world-famous red serge tunics filled row upon row of the pavilion. Officers came to pay their respects from across Canada, from Ohio, New Hampshire, Alaska and from a host of other states. Thur Mar 10 2005 16:41:42 Santa Maria, California Jackson Trial Resumes After Arrest Threat--(myway)A pajama-clad Michael Jackson arrived more than an hour late to his child molestation trial Thursday, but the judge who had threatened to arrest him resumed the case without taking any action against the singer in open court. The singer's young accuser returned to the stand for a second day, saying Jackson gave him wine and called it "Jesus juice." Commentary Michael Jackson's False Front?--(Washington Post)The strange thing about the Michael Jackson trial is that the supporting actors are more interesting than the star. The weirdness of the King of Pop is so overexposed that no new revelation can shock. Either Jackson is a complete lunatic who slept with young boys and didn't fondle them or he's a complete lunatic who slept with young boys and did. Thur Mar 10 2005 16:39:12  Maple Ridge, British Columbia Teen charged in B.C. dragging death--(Cnews)Police say Grant De Patie, 24, was run over by the car and dragged behind it shortly after midnight on Tuesday when he tried to stop the driver from fleeing without paying for $12.30 worth of gas at an Esso station. His body was found by the side of the road by a resident of Maple Ridge, a community about an hour east of Vancouver. The stolen 1990 Chrysler LeBaron was found nearby by police, who were seen pulling pieces of clothing from underneath the vehicle. Thur Mar 10 2005 14:20:55 BONNIE LEE BAKLEY Los Angeles, California Jurors ask to hear testimony relating to Blake's alibi the night Bakley was killed--(Yahoo/AP)The seven-man, five-woman panel asked to hear a read-back of three witnesses' testimony, which may support or undermine Blake's alibi on the night his wife was murdered. Thur Mar 10 2005 14:17:41  MICHAEL LEFKOW, slain husband of Chicago Judge Joan Humphrey Lefkow DONNA HUMPHREY, slain mother Chicago, Illinois Man Claims to Have Slain Judge's Family--(Las Vegas Sun)A man who shot himself to death during a traffic stop in Wisconsin claimed in a suicide note that he killed a federal judge's husband and mother, a source close to the investigation told The Associated Press Thursday. Wed Mar 9 2005 17:06:56  Mayerthorpe, Alberta Murderer of Alta. Mounties lived life of violence, guns, sex --(mytelus.com)Related stories: Mountie told dad he'd be with Jesus if killed on duty Did Mountie-killer have help returning to crime scene? Queen sends condolences for massacred Mounties Blame game in RCMP deaths 'not always sensible': expert Critics say grow-ops not the culprit in RCMP shooting Priest urges prayers for Mountie-killer's soul Wed Mar 9 2005 16:53:26  New York .S. Citizens' Data Possibly Compromised--(Las Vegas Sun)Using stolen passwords from legitimate customers, intruders accessed personal information on as many as 32,000 U.S. citizens in a database owned by the information broker LexisNexis, the company said. Wed Mar 9 2005 13:44:36 MayerThorpe, Alberta Records of RCMP shooter paint chilling picture--(CBC.ca)The man who shot and killed four RCMP officers last week had a long history with the law, including accusations of sexually assaulting boys and numerous weapons charges, and James Roszko refused to take responsibility for his actions. Slain Mountie buried, mourners pack church --(CBC.ca) America's Most Wanted--(amw.com)In The Line of Duty - java script - bottom left of main page Wed Mar 9 2005 13:20:02  Ottawa, Ontario Man sets himself on fire outside Ont. legislature --(mytelus.com)A farmers' protest at the Ontario legislature took a dramatic turn Wednesday afternoon when a man set himself on fire during a standoff with police. Wed Mar 9 2005 13:10:40  EDUOARD STERN, slain French banker Geneva, Switzerland Banker maybe died in S&M crime --(News24, 03/09/05) French banker Edouard Stern, found murdered last week at his Geneva apartment, may have been the victim of a sado-masochistic crime, the Swiss newspaper Le Matin reported on Wednesday. Wed Mar 9 2005 12:59:22  Cincinatti, Ohio Man Raped Girl Live On Internet, Say Police -- (wcpo.com) A Winton Terrace man is behind bars, accused of having sex with a three-year-old girl and broadcasting it live on the internet. Wed Mar 9 2005 12:51:31 MICHAEL LEFKOW, slain husband of Chicago Judge Joan Humphrey Lefkow DONNA HUMPHREY, slain mother Chicago, Illinois Report: Hale Wanted Coded Message Passed -- (Yahoo/AP) An attorney for jailed white supremacist Matthew Hale, who has been a focus of the investigation into the killings of a federal judge's husband and mother, said Wednesday that Hale's mother asked him late last year to relay a coded message from Hale to one of his supporters. Wed Mar 9 2005 12:46:04  Marcus Wesson - charged with killing nine of his children Fresno, California Witness describes years of sexual abuse in Wesson household--(modbee)Sofina Solorio testified Tuesday that Marcus Wesson began abusing her sexually when she was 12. He called the acts he performed with his nieces and daughters "loving" and told them he was preparing them for marriage. |
