Daily Archives: April 21, 2009
Suspect in speed camera operator murder told police, “I’m sorry”
By Calvin Palmer The man accused of shooting a speed camera operator in Phoenix apologized to the police officers who arrested him yesterday. Thomas Patrick Destories, 68, of Phoenix, was riding his motorcycle when police arrested him on a first-degree … Continue reading
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Mother in court after arguing daughters told to get out of car and then drives off
By Calvin Palmer A time-honored empty threat issued by parents to children squabbling in a car turned into reality for two young girls when their New York mother stopped the car, told them to get out and then drove off. … Continue reading
Michigan man brought back for justice after 21 years on the run
By Calvin Palmer A Michigan man appeared in federal court today almost 21 years after he failed to turn up for sentencing after being convicted of defrauding the Defense Department. John C. Curtiss, 65, a one-time defense contractor from Warren, … Continue reading
Court denies bail to medical student accused of Craigslist killing
By Calvin Palmer A Boston University medical student accused of killing a woman he met through a Craigslist advert for massage services was arraigned today and held without bail on a charge of murder. Philip H. Markoff, 22, of Quincy, said … Continue reading
Lawyer says FBI guard innocent of spying on girls trying on prom dresses
By Calvin Palmer A lawyer representing an FBI security guard accused of spying on teenage girls as they tried on prom dresses at a West Virginia mall protested his client’s innocence today. Attorney Garth Beck said 40-year-old Gary Sutton Jr … Continue reading
Low spar of high-heeled girls
By Calvin Palmer It is mean and dirty in the world of exotic dancing, as a 52-year-old woman in Ohio looking to make ends meet found to her cost. The woman needed some extra money and got the job at … Continue reading
Police identify four bodies found in hotel room
By Calvin Palmer The bodies of four relatives — a man, two women and a girl — found dead in a hotel room in Maryland yesterday have been identified. Baltimore County police today identified the victims as William Parente, 59, … Continue reading
