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Can't really blame her for wanting to leave ...

Posted on April 07, 2009
The Seattle Times has an interview with Angela Harrison, the Washington woman whose husband killed their five kids and then himself after she said she was leaving him. (She denies she was leaving him for another man, though police believe...

Can a civilian jury fairly judge a former soldier for crimes during war?

Posted on April 07, 2009
Interesting story about a former soldier accused of raping an Iraqi teenager, then killing her and her family. He was honorably discharged before charges were brought, so his case is being heard by a civilian jury in Kentucky, which means...

TX family says racial profiling led to police shooting

Posted on April 07, 2009
Story is from the Houston area, where a grand jury has indicted a longtime police officer on a charge of assault, the New York Times reports. He'd ordered two cousins, who are black, down on their driveway because he thought...

Arson suspect says he was merely cleaning with gasoline while smoking

Posted on April 07, 2009
Story is from Wisconsin.

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Columbia police agree to adopt new Taser standards

Posted on April 07, 2009
A citizens group has been fighting Columbia's adoption of Tasers ever since the idea was mentioned. This story -- which says that Columbia cops will adopt 52 standards recommended by a police research group -- is one of the first...

Some people just belong behind bars

Posted on April 07, 2009
Laura Bauer has a good story this morning about inmates who insist on DNA tests to prove their innocence ... only to learn the tests have confirmed they are, in fact, guilty. Loved this quote: ?We?re obviously not going to...

If you want something done right ...

Posted on April 07, 2009
Amazing story here. An Australian man waits six months for police to find his missing sons, who were abducted by their mother while visiting her in Sweden. Nothing happens in the investigation. Dad takes vacation, flies to Sweden and starts...

IL man robbed victims so he'd have diaper money, police say

Posted on April 07, 2009
There are two sets of victims here: The couple who got mugged and the Coen Brothers. Hat Tip: Many thanks, JUNGLE JIM!

After learning wife is leaving, WA dad kills his kids, then himself

Posted on April 06, 2009
After tracking his wife down to a convenience store, with the help of his daughter. The wife, who was with another man, told him that she wasn't coming home -- that she was, in fact, leaving him. That night, Dad...

Florida judge orders parrot to appear in court

Posted on April 06, 2009
It's an African Grey, whose ownership is under dispute, and I'm not sure how well-behaved that breed is. On its face, though, this decision sounds like it will not end well.

China's Stolen Boys

Posted on April 06, 2009
Amazing story from the NYT, where some towns are coping with a wave of kidnappings in which the abductors only take boys. That's because many families want a male heir to carry on their line, but are limited by the...

You're never too old to be Nancy Drew

Posted on April 06, 2009
In Oregon, three sisters -- all in their 60s or 50s -- track down the burglar who broke into their late mother's home and stole a slew of family heirlooms, just days after her death.

More about the Binghamton Massacre

Posted on April 06, 2009
Thank God for the receptionist who, after she was shot, played dead until she could call 911 and get help officers to the scene. (They were there within two minutes.) She stayed on the line for 90 minutes.

Woman goes on drunken, mud-covered bender after BF fails to propose, police say

Posted on April 06, 2009
Story is from Washington state. You really need to read the whole thing. Summary doesn't do it justice.

Why the movie "Joyride" is (sort of) accurate

Posted on April 06, 2009
Apparently, if you're a serial killer who needs money and wants to incorporate your murderous obsessions into your workday, it's hard to beat trucking. A LOT of serial killers happen to be truckers, largely because it's easy to pick up...

Why three Pittsburgh police officers were shot to death

Posted on April 06, 2009
The shooter's mom says their fight started because a dog had gone to the bathroom on the rug.

Open Thread ... Monday

Posted on April 06, 2009
Welcome back to the Open Thread, our blog's space for off-topic comments and discussion. If you've seen an interesting story somewhere else, feel free to post a link below. As always, please follow our standard rules: Please sign your comments,...

KCPD names man found dead in Brush Creek this weekend

Posted on April 06, 2009
From KCPD: The victim has been positively identified as 63yr old Bruce D. Young of KCMO. Detectives do not believe foul play is involved.

More about the Missouri Information Analysis Center

Posted on April 06, 2009
Missed this AP story from earlier today: The Missouri State Highway Patrol on Monday replaced the director of an intelligence center which has been under fire after producing a report suggesting militia members often support certain political candidates...

Man pleads guilty to sodomizing dog to death

Posted on April 06, 2009
Story is from Lawrence, via Joe Lambe.

All hell breaks loose at Arkansas funeral

Posted on April 06, 2009
After one mourner shows up with a can of beer in one hand, police say. Still, she had another hand free to do some smacking. Snip: A sheriff's report claimed the woman with the beer became "passively aggressive" with deputies...

KCPD names victim from homicide in 1200 block of Independence

Posted on April 06, 2009
From KCPD: The victim in this homicide has been identified as William E. Harmon, black/male, 07/22/1981, of Kansas City, MO. There is no one in custody and any one with information is asked to call the TIPS Hotline.

"The truth is there are killers walking among us on a daily basis."

Posted on April 06, 2009
Midtown Miscreant has the best explanation, that I've seen at least, for the recent spate of mass homicides.

Binghamton receptionist says she's no hero

Posted on April 06, 2009

KMBC: 71-year-old dies after fight involving his son, wife

Posted on April 06, 2009
Story is from Shawnee. Details, what few of them are available, can be found here.

Hidden suspect given away by "uncontrollable flatulence"

Posted on April 06, 2009
Lovely story from Denmark, where a suspect tried to hide in a closet when police came looking for him. Sadly, a horrible smell led them to a closet, where they found the man hiding under a pile of clothes. ?It...

31

Posted on April 06, 2009
That's where the homicide total for KCMO stands right now. At the same time last year, it was 28.

Robbers continue to target Hispanic markets in MO and KS

Posted on April 06, 2009
Joe has more details, but it doesn't sound like the authorities are having much luck. Why are the bad guys going after these businesses specifically? Well, the clientele tends to deal in cash much more than other groups. And it...

Indy man fixed woman's flat tire, then raped her, police say

Posted on April 06, 2009
Awful story, but it sounds like the victim really put up a fight, even hitting the guy with her car before he gained the upper hand.

The last-chance confession

Posted on April 06, 2009
Amazing story from Texas, where a Death Row inmate -- minutes before he's supposed to be executed -- confessed to a DIFFERENT murder that had gone unsolved since 1992.

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