Friday, October 24, 2008

Jennifer Hudson's mother and brother found shot to death, Amber Alert issued for 7 year old


Police in Chicago have issued an Amber Alert for 7 year old Julian King after his grandmother and her son were found shot to death in their Chicago home Friday.

A suspect has been taken in for questioning in the case, but the boy has not been located.

Jennifer Hudson was not at the home and is in L.A.

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Michael Kevin Rakes charged in assault on 84 year old Woman

Michael Rake mug shot

Authorities arrested and charged Rakes in the Thursday evening assault on an elderly woman in Henry county Virginia. He is being held without bond in the Henry County Jail.



Anguished Family Searching for Claudette Osborne of Winnipeg


Claudette Osborne has been missing since July 24 from Winnipeg, Canada. Family members held a vigil Friday to bring attention to the case. A reward is offered for information in her case.

Tipsters can call CrimeStoppers, from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. every day, at 786-TIPS (786-8477) or Mother of Red Nations at 204-942-6676.

Clayton Ellington gets Death for murdering wife, twin sons

On May 17, 2006, Police were called to a DeKalb County home and found 31 year old Berna Ellington and her two year old twins who had been beaten to death with the claw end of a hammer.

Clayton Ellinton first told authorities that he had come home and found the three bodies. He later
changed his story and said that he had killed his wife after she killed the children.

A Jury didn't believe his story. He has been convicted of murder and sentenced to death. At his sentencing, he was assaulted by his murdered wife's cousin in the courtroom.





Gregory Nelson to be charged with 1976 murder of 6 year old boy in California




William "Willie" Cook, age 6 of Happy Camp, was found murdered in a soap barrel in 1977.
He had been abducted on August 28, 1976 after his father left him in the bed of his
pick-up truck for a short time at a Happy Camp service station.


Gregory Nelson Mug Shot
Murder charges are expected to be brought on Monday aganst Nelson after new information was
given to athorities last month.

Wednesday, October 22, 2008

Soldier Leads Police to Missing Colorado Girl's body


Judi Lawrence

Robert Hull Marko has led authorities to the body of 18 year old Judi Lawrence. He has been charged with sexual assault and first-degree murder in her death. She disappeared on Friday, October  10. It is believed that she met up with Marko who she had met on Myspace.




Tuesday, October 21, 2008

Police believe skeletal remains are those of Ivonne Ramirez


Ivonne Ramirez was last seen in September. Authorites believe skeletal remains found on tuesday are those of the missing teen. Her boyfriend is a suspect in her death.

Amber Alert issued for two missing Missouri Teens

Located Safe
Levi S. Carlson, 16, and Christina "Paige" Alley, 14, may be traveling in a maroon 1996 Toyota Avalon, with the Missouri license PD0 A5U.  They were last seen at a football game Friday night.

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Tires on 30 cars slashed at Obama Rally in Fayetteville, NC

30 cars had their tires slashed while their owners were attending an Obama rally Saturday in Fayetteville.  





Monday, October 20, 2008

Louis P. Corradi gets 4 Years for Sexually Abusing 5 year old girl

After the victim was unable to testify against him, Corradi was able to plead guilty to endagering the welfare of a child. The original charge was aggravated sexual assault. He would have faced 20 years had he been convicted of that charge.

Skylar Deleon found guilty in Yacht Murders

Skylar Deleon has been found guilty of the murders of Tom and Jackie Hawks and a third man who was murdered in Mexico. The penalty phase begins Wednesday.


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Sunday, October 19, 2008

Everett Sheppard, 22, of Newark charged in baby's death and sexual assault

The 22 year old Newark man has been arrested and and charged with aggravated sexual assault, aggravated assault, and endangering the welfare of a child. The 10 month old baby girl was found in cardiac arrest and was pronounced dead at the hospital.

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Cole Puffinburger found alive in Las Vegas

Cole was found late Saturday walking on a street in Las Vegas and police say he is in very good condition. 

Kidnapped boy found safe in Las Vegas - October 19, 2008

Authorities Looking For Jesus Gastelum in abuction of Cole Puffinburger


Police in Nevada are looking for Jesus Gastelum as a person of interest in the Cole Puffinburger kidnapping. Authorities called of the Amber alert for the missing six year old on Saturday, but continue searching.