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Jessica O’Grady since her disappearance on May 10, 2006 and has not been heard
from since a cell phone conversation as she was on her way to the intersection of 120th and Blondo streets just before midnight. Her grey Hyundai Accent was found on May 16 in a parking lot near 144th Street and West Center Road.
Multiple search efforts have been organized, one of which had more than 200 volunteers. Many local businesses have been helping out, said O’Grady’s grandmother, Sandie Shotkoski.
Since O’Grady’s disappearance, there have been search parties at Standing Bear Lake, Zorinsky Lake, Cunningham Lake, Chalco Hills, two local golf courses and, most recently, the Elkhorn River. So far none of them have found any sign of O’Grady. (The Gateway)
Anyone with information related to the case should contact the Douglas County Sheriff’s Department at (402) 333-1000.
The primary suspect in the disappearance of Jessica O’Grady is her boyfriend Christopher Edwards.
Search warrants show O’Grady was en route to visit her boyfriend, Christopher Edwards, on the night she disappeared. The current search warrant is for telephone records related to the O’Grady case. Bilek said his office wants to know whom the girl was talking to and any clues to her whereabouts before she disappeared.
After a thorough search of Edwards’ home, the county is still not ready to make an arrest.
Without a confession, the sheriff’s office is waiting for the results of other forensics tests. Of most interest is the evidence collected at the residence where Edwards lived. (KETV)
Body ID Sought, Remains found in ditch
Authorities in Mills County, Iowa are trying to determine the identity of a body found in a ditch west of Glenwood. It is not that of missing UNO student Jessica O’Grady.
The remains were found in a ditch beside Glover Road, at the north end of Thomas Lake.
Sheriff Mack Taylor says it appears the death happened about a month ago. The body was found on Saturday.
A Douglas County deputy says detectives determined that the body found in Mills County is not that of missing UNO student Jessica O’Grady. That determination was made based on identifying marks on the body. (WOWT)
Arrest comes almost a month after disappearance
The Douglas County Sheriff’s office made an arrest Friday in the case of missing UNO sophomore Jessica O’Grady.
Christopher Edwards, who has been described by local media as O’Grady’s boyfriend, turned himself into the custody of the Sheriff’s office Friday afternoon. Edwards faces charges of criminal homicide and use of a weapon other than a gun to commit a felony, according to the Sheriff’s office. (The Gateway)
Suspect, Christopher Edwards, Charged (Prosecutors say Jessica O’Grady 
was killed with a sword)
Douglas County Attorney Stu Dornan has filed a Second-Degree Murder charge against 19-year-old Christopher Edwards. Prosecutors claim he killed Jessica O’Grady with a sword.
Edwards was arrested last week.
During a news conference Monday afternoon, Dornan said investigators believe that Ms. O’Grady was killed with a Bangkok battle sword, similar to those pictured on the right. It’s a weapon that is 26 inches long with a 19 inch blade. Dornan says the death was intentional. (WOWT)
Second-Degree Murder Charge Filed; Sword Used In Death
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OMAHA, Neb. — Investigators announced Monday that second-degree murder charges will be filed against a 19-year-old man who was arrested on Friday in connection with the disappearance of a missing University of Nebraska-Omaha student, and prosecutors said a sword was used in the death.
Christopher Edwards turned himself in to Douglas County authorities and was charged with criminal homicide and use of a weapon other than a gun to commit a felony. (KETV)
June 12th, 2006 at 09:37pm
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Transcripts of Rita Cosby interviewing Symmes Culbertson, the attorney representing 
convicted sex-offender Jerry Inman. If anyone wondered what type of attorney would agree to represent such a heinous person like Jerry Inman who has allegedly confessed to Tiffany’s murder and the rape of two other, just take a look at what this lawyer has to say.
CULBERTSON: As—well, you know, as far as to what he said to authorities, I don‘t know that that rises to the level of confession.
I have not yet seen any of the statements that he supposedly gave to the authorities up in Tennessee. Once I see those statements, I might be in a better position to answer that question.
Read the full transcription of Rita Cosby of her interview with Jim Mixon, Lawrence Kobilinsky, Marc Klaas, Ed Miller, Cecil Reed, Tim Morgan, David Davenport, Symmes Culbertson, Karla Armenzedariz.
June 8th, 2006 at 04:34pm
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Authorities in Tennessee have captured a registered sex offender, Jerry Buck Inman, in connection with the bikini strangulation death of a Clemson University junior Tiffany Marie Souers.
Tennessee police arrested Jerry Buck Inman, 35, during a traffic stop near his parents’ home in Dandridge, Tenn., on charges of murder, rape and kidnapping, for the death of Tiffany Marie Souers, according to Jefferson County Sheriff David Davenport (Fox News)
Registered sex offender taken into custody near his parents’ home in Tenn.
Jerry Buck Inman, who was wanted on arrest warrants for murder, rape and kidnapping, was taken into custody without resistance during a traffic stop about a mile from his parents’ home in Dandridge, Tenn., Sheriff David Davenport said.
The family of Tiffany Marie Souers were obviously relieved at the arrest of this sexual predator who has been linked to the murder of their daughter by DNA.
Souers’ brother said he was smiling from ear-to-ear when he learned Inman had been arrested. “I gave my mom a hug and she said she felt happy for the first time in a while,” 16-year-old Trevor Souers said. “I was just really relieved.”
Once again, why are we not surprised that the alleged murderer is a repeat sex offender. Aren’t they always? When is this country going to start treating these people for what they are? Why is it OK for these predators to be walking the street and a danger to us all? Law abiding innocent people do not care any longer what these predator’s problems are in life. They are a danger and have to be locked away.
The 35-year-old construction worker was registered as a sex offender in Florida in September after he was released from prison for kidnapping and sexual battery. He also was registered in North Carolina. His last address is listed as Dandridge, Tenn. His mother, Vera McArthur, told The Greenville News earlier Tuesday that her son is bipolar and often suicidal, and had no idea South Carolina authorities were looking for him. She said he had been doing construction work in Tennessee and hasn’t been in South Carolina recently as far as she knows. “He just takes off and is gone a couple of days,” McArthur told the newspaper. (MSNBC)
UPDATE: Inman Confessed to Bikini Slay, Two Other Attacks
A convicted sex offender charged Wednesday with first-degree murder, kidnapping and rape in the bikini strangulation death of a Clemson University junior has confessed to the murder and two other sexual attacks in two other states, authorities said.
Jerry Buck Inman, 35, confessed to the May 26 murder of Tiffany Marie Souers, 20, as well as two sexual attacks of blond women in Tennessee and Alabama, The Anderson Independent-Mail reported Wednesday.
(Fox News)
June 7th, 2006 at 08:56am
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Police have located and arrested Spencer Grant who is a “person of interest” in the death of Adre’Anna Jackson. Grant is not considered a suspect as he was in jail at the time of Adre’Anna Jackson’s disappearance.
LAKEWOOD – Police have arrested a person of interest in the death of a 10-year-old girl in Lakewood.
Lieutenant Bret Farrar says a tip led detectives to a house in Tillicum Monday night where they arrested Spencer Grant on outstanding warrants.
Grant is a transient who reportedly saw the bones in an empty lot before they were reported and identified two weeks ago as Adre’Anna Jackson.
(KOMO)
UPDATE: Man linked to dead girl held
Investigators think Spencer Douglas Grant, 44, might have information about the girl’s death because he’s familiar with the undeveloped lot where her remains were discovered April 4. He’s not a suspect in Adre’anna’s death; he was in jail at the time.
Detectives wouldn’t say what Grant told them.
“He is cooperating,” Lakewood police Lt. Bret Farrar said, declining to elaborate.
Detectives planned to book Grant into the Pierce County Jail on outstanding, unrelated warrants after they finished questioning him.
(The News Tribune)
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Benjamin Martin, 30, has been arrested and charged with the murder of his mother, Nancy Martin, 51. It was reported that the two got into an argument that ended in Benjamin Martin killing his mother.
Benjamin Martin, 30, killed his mother, Nancy Martin, 51, on March 10, Gloucester County Prosecutor Sean Dalton said.
Martin was arrested Wednesday night after relatives convinced him to lead police to his mother’s body, which had been dumped in a bush near a garage off a rural road in nearby Monroe Township.
Authorities were ready to arrest the unemployed Martin even before he came forward, Dalton said.
One dead and another life ruined all over a fight about the neatness of a home according to reports.
But, Dalton said, Nancy Martin was unhappy about how the house looked inside and confronted her son after she arrived. It was unclear whether he was expecting her visit.
Dalton said Benjamin Martin responded to his mother’s criticism by striking her neck with a blunt object and strangling her.
Her body apparently remained inside the home for four days before Benjamin Martin put it in her rental car and drove to the out-of-the-way place where he dumped his mother before leaving the car in a parking lot. The car was discovered March 21.
(WNBC)
Missing woman found slain; son charged
March 30th, 2006 at 11:26pm
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Mary Winkler, the wife of accused of Pastor Matthew Winkler was formally arraigned in the shooting death her husband. Mary Winkler was charged with first-degree murder at the arraignment. 
Mary Winkler, 32, did not enter a plea. She is accused of killing 31-year-old Matthew Winkler, the preacher at the Fourth Street Church of Christ in Selmer, Tenn., a small town 80 miles east of Memphis.
(FOX News)
There was no plea entered, bail decision delayed and no motive was provided for the killing. There will be a preliminary hearing on Thursday to determine these outcomes.
General Sessions Court Judge Bob Gray delayed a decision on bail until 
a preliminary hearing, set for Thursday.
Police said Friday she confessed to shooting her husband twice in the back. Her defense attorney said he is looking into reports of a confession to determine whether it actually happened and if so, whether that confession was legal.
Preacher’s Wife Appears In Court
Authorities have said Mary Winkler confessed to killing her husband on Wednesday and then leaving town with their three young daughters, though officials haven’t suggested a motive for the attack. The minister was found dead that night in the church parsonage.
(CBS News)
Friend Says Mrs. Winkler Is Apologetic According to reports, Mary Winkler has confessed to the crime of killing her husband Matthew Winkler and has also 
apologized and “the friend says that Winkler is sorry for everything that has happened.” Of course an apology and confession does not stop one from “lawyering” up and coming out with a much different account.
Mary Winkler now has a Memphis lawyer, who describes his client as tired, and confused.
Wife of Slain Preacher Apologizes to Church
The preacher’s wife charged with murdering her husband wanted his congregation to know “she was sorry for everything she has done,” said church member Pam Killingsworth, who visited Mary Winkler.
(LA Times)
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Mary Winkler waived extradition and will return to Tennessee to face first-degree murder charges in his death of her husband, Pastor Matthew Winkler.
Orange Beach Assistant Chief of Police Greg Duck said Friday she had waived extradition and would be sent back to Tennessee later in the day or on Saturday. Tennessee Bureau of Investigation agent John Mehr said authorities were charging her with murder in her husband’s death after interviewing her during the night.
“We’ve known from the beginning that she was either a suspect or a victim,” said TBI spokeswoman Jennifer Johnson. (AP)
So far there has been no report as to what the motive may have been as to why Mary Winkler allegedly murdered her husband.
CNN: Mary Winkler, wife of slain minister Matthew Winkler, has confessed to killing him, police in Selmer, Tennessee, say.
SELMER, Tennessee (CNN) — The wife of a slain Tennessee minister has confessed to killing him, police said Friday.
Selmer police said the Alabama Bureau of Investigation, which is taking part in questioning Mary Winkler, informed police of the confession.
Winkler, 32, faces a charge of first-degree murder for the death of her husband, Matthew Winkler, 31.
Police: Slain Minister’s Wife Confessed to His Murder
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The wife of a pastor found shot dead in his house has confessed to his murder, Tennessee police said Friday.
Mary Winkler, 32, told Alabama authorities that she killed her husband, according to Roger Rickman, an investigator with the Selmer, TN. Selmer, TN., Police Department. She has agreed to return to Tennessee to face first-degree murder charges.
(Fox News)
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March 24th, 2006 at 12:55pm
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Kenneth G. Hinson, a previously convicted rapist, was arrested today on charges of 
what else? Rape. He was arrested on charges of assaulting two 17 year old girls. Hinson had been previously convicted of raping a 12-year-old girl in 1991. Once again another case of giving the benefit of the doubt to the criminal and endangering the publics safety.
Kenneth G. Hinson, 47, fled on foot after the girls escaped and called police. Although he was carrying a handgun, Hinson was arrested without incident after a neighbor spotted him, said Deputy U.S. Marshal Tim Stec.
The two 17-year-old girls were taken from their nearby home late Monday and assaulted in a room under a shed on Hinson’s property, police said. The girls were left bound inside the room but managed to wriggle free and walk to safety. (AP)
Hinson had created an elaborate underground room behind his home hidden by a shed where he committed the rapes and imprisoned the teens. Hinson abducted both girls separately while they slept.
Authorities say that late Monday, Hinson, 47, took the two 17-year-old girls one at a time from a nearby mobile home while they were sleeping. He bound the first girl’s mouth with tape and took her to a shed on his property, where a trap door led to an underground room not much larger than a closet with a 4-foot ceiling, Darlington County Chief Deputy Tom Gainey said.
Hinson sexually assaulted the girl, then left her in the underground room 
bound with duct tape while he went back to the mobile home for the other girl. She was also sexually assaulted, Gainey said.
After Hinson left, the teens managed to wriggle free, open the trap door and kick down the door to the shed. They walked through some woods and flagged down a passing motorist, Gainey said.
(Houston Chronicle)
Like in so many cases we see today, Kenneth G. Hinson was arrested and sent to prison for nine years in 1991 for the rape of a 12 year old girl. The problem being that Hinson was sentenced to 20 years for the crime, yet in 2000 Circuit Judge Edward Cottingham let this predator out of prison and said, “authorities failed to show the man was capable of committing a sexual offense in the future”. Judge Cottingham, what do you think now? Review Committees at the time had requested that Hinson remain in prison and was a risk to society. Yet Circuit Judge Edward Cottingham in his infinite wisdom allowed this animal back on the streets to prey on innocent girls. This is just the latest in a long line of judges that need to be shown the door as they do not have the publics safety or interest at heart.
In 1991, Hinson was convicted of raping a 12-year-old girl. He was released from prison in 2000 after serving nine years of a 20-year sentence, a decision state Attorney General Henry McMaster blasted Friday.
“This man was sentenced to 20 years. Had that 20 years meant 20 years, he’d still be in jail now, and this wouldn’t have happened,” McMaster told Fox News.
McMaster also chided a judge’s decision to not place Hinson in a program for sexually violent predators.
Just before Hinson’s release, a review committee recommended that he be committed indefinitely to a Department of Mental Health facility for treatment, but Circuit Judge Edward Cottingham rejected the recommendation, saying prosecutors failed to show Hinson would likely offend again.
“I can’t control what comes before me as a judge,” Cottingham said Friday. “And I deal with what’s before me and make a ruling to the best of my judgment.”
Cottingham said he did not remember Hinson’s specific case but that state law requires prosecutors to show probable cause that the person will commit another sexual assault.
When is enough, enough? When is the judiciary going to actually start making the primary concern the publics safety first? One can only imagine the rapes that Hinson may have done between 2000 and today that he was never charged with, or worse. Just recently we were presented with Judge Edward Cashman in Vermont who gave a sexual predator, Mark Hulett, 6 months until pressure was brought to bear.
“The one message I want to get through is that anger doesn’t solve anything. It just corrodes your soul,” said Judge Edward Cashman speaking to a packed Burlington courtroom.
Then there was the Ohio judge, Judge John Connor, that gave a convicted sexual predator who raped two boys probation. A judge that also seems to have his own issues and many wonder how continues to be a judge.
See more of Judge John Conner’s past and questionable decisions.
Now this brilliant decision by Circuit Judge Edward Cottingham to let this convicted rapist out early was he did not this he would rape again. What are these people thinking, especially when he was advised by two panels not to let this criminal out of jail. These judges should be charged with crimes for their pathetic, ridiculous and harmful decisions that they make that expose predators on society.
EARTH TO JUDGES … THERE IS NO SUCH THING AS A ONE TIME RAPIST!!!
March 17th, 2006 at 08:40pm
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Some of these stories just defy sensibility. Brandon Jaffe, a 15 year old baby sitter in Central Florida was arrested for forcing two 8-year-olds to perform sex acts on him. How do we know, the parents had installed a hidden surveillance camera to video tape happens in the home.
The video captured Jaffe forcing the young children to perform oral sex on him, a police news release said.
The high school student faces 11 felony counts of lewd and lascivious battery on a child.
“These type of cases require us to be very meticulous in collecting evidence. We will continue to review all facets of this case until the investigation is completed,” said Flagler County Sheriff Donald W. Fleming.
(WKMG Local 6)
We can’t wait to hear his boy’s defense attorney claim that his clients civil rights were violated and his right to privacy by being video taped with out his permission. Of course this is sarcasm; however, there is most likely an attorney out there that would have no issue doing so.
The police are now worried that there may have been other previous victims. People are urged to call the Flagler County Sheriff’s Office if they have any information.
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The father-in-law of SueAnn Ray has been arrested and charged with concealing her
body. Harold Danny Ray, 54, has been charged with other counts like tampering with evidence and and hindering the apprehension of a felon. Nothing like keeping it in the family. SueAnn Ray had been missing for more than five months until her body was recently found in a shallow grave. With the actions and demeanor of Harold Danny Ray during the investigation, this hardly comes as a surprise.
The father-in-law of a woman whose body was found earlier this month in a shallow grave after she was missing for more than five months has been charged with concealing her death.
Harold Danny Ray, 54, of Ball Ground also was indicted Monday on charges of tampering with evidence and hindering the apprehension of a felon.
Ray’s son, Quinton Ray, has been jailed in Pickens County on murder charges since the body of his wife, Sueann, was found Feb. 8.
(Access North GA)
SueAnn Ray’s estranged husband, Quinton Ray, had been arrested on 
Wednesday, February 8.
Father, Son Indicted in Slaying
A grand jury in Pickens County indicted the husband and father-in-law of a murdered woman Monday on charges related to her death, District Attorney Joe Hendricks told 11Alive News.
Sueann Ray’s husband, Quinton Ray, has been indicted on charges of malice murder, felony murder, kidnapping, concealing a death, and tampering with evidence.
Quinton Ray’s father, Harold Danny Ray, is accused of helping his son bury the body. The elder Ray has been indicted on charges of concealing a death, tampering with evidence, and hindering the apprehension of a criminal.
(WXIA)
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