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Debra Lafave, 25, the former Florida teacher pleaded guilty today in a plea agreement to 
having sex with a 14-year-old male student. In the plea agreement Debra LaFave will avoid prison but will serve three years house arrest and seven years probation.
Debra Lafave, 25, will serve three years of house arrest and seven years’ probation. She pleaded guilty to two counts of lewd and lascivious battery. The former Greco Middle School reading teacher apologized during the hearing, saying “I accept full responsibility for my actions.”
The boy told investigators the two had sex in a classroom at the Greco school, located in Temple Terrace near Tampa, in her Riverview town house and once in a vehicle while his 15-year-old cousin drove them around Marion County.
Hillsborough Circuit Judge Wayne Timmerman said LaFave also will forever lose her teaching certificate, must register with the state as a sexual predator, may not have any contact with children including the victim, and will not be allowed to profit from the sale of her story or personal appearances.
Fox News: “I accept full responsibility for my actions,” Greco Middle School teacher Debra Lafave, 25, said during Tuesday’s trial in Tampa. (video of plea available)
I guess this is another variation of a double standard.
Tampa Bay’s 10 News: VIDEO LATEST: Tampa Teacher Debra LaFave now a sex offender
This means she will avoid any jail time.
Her charges run consecutively, with a total of probation for 10 years.
After she serves the two years of community control, she can come back to court and ask the court to convert her third year of community control to probation.
The Hillsborough County Prosecutor Mike Sinacore says they state agreed to this deal at the request of the victim’s mother who wanted to spare her son from testifying.
Reuters: Florida woman gets probation for sex with student
Sky News: ‘Pretty’ Teacher Avoids Jail Term
A female teacher dubbed “too pretty for jail” has avoided prison after pleading guilty to having sex with a 14-year-old student.Debra Lafave will instead serve three years of house arrest after a plea bargain was agreed.John Fitzgibbons had argued at previous hearings that the blonde teacher would not survive jail and that imprisoning her would have been like “putting a piece of raw meat in with the lions”.
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It has been eight weeks since Marianne DeMartin went missing and still no sign of Marianne. DeMartin is white, 5 feet 6 inches tall, 125 pounds, with blond hair and blue eyes. 
DeMartin, 52, was reported missing Sept. 25 by her family after she failed to show up for a day full of appointments the previous day. Her mother was the last known person to speak to DeMartin, and that was at about 7 p.m. Sept. 23.
Early in the investigation authorities found DeMartin’s purse, her credit and debit cards, identification, cellular telephone, her glasses and her dog inside her home. Police said there were no signs of forced entry.
Police located Marianne DeMartin vehicle on September 30; however, have yet to locate further clues.
Officials found her black Ford Mustang in the Avian Plaza shopping center in Voorhees on September 30th, but there was no sign of the 52-year-old Marlton woman. Police removed two dumpsters from the shopping center hoping they would find some clue to DeMartin’s location.
Evesham Township Police Department Press Release
The following is a description of Marianne DeMartin: 
Last Seen: September 23, 2005
Age: 52
Gender: Female
Race: Caucasian
Height: 5’ 6”
Weight: 125 lbs
Hair Color: Blond – short
Eyes: Blue Complexion: Fair
Scars: Bikini line appendectomy scar
NCIC #: M675196709
Marianne was last heard from on September 23, 2005 at approximately 7:00 p.m from her residence in Marlton, NJ.
Family website: www.mariannedemartin.com/
If you have ANY information, or have seen Marianne please contact authorities
Police are urging anyone with information to call the Citizens Confidential Tip Line at (856) 983-4699 or Evesham Police at (856) 983-1118, Burlington County Prosecutor’s Office at (609) 265-5035 or NJSP Missing Persons Unit at 1-800-709-7090.
Other related articles:
Man Questioned Regarding Missing Marlton Woman 6ABC.com
Fifty-two-year-old Marianne Demartin was reported missing September 25 after she didn’t show up for some appointments. Demartin was supposed to leave for a vacation two days later with her mother.
Her purse and other personal belongings were found in her Marlton home. There were no signs of forced entry And days later, her car was discovered abandoned in Voorhees.
Other resources to view for the missing Marianne DeMartin:
Angelsmissing.com
November 20th, 2005 at 09:09pm
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Its been over three weeks since Tara Grinstead has been missing. Monday night friends and family spent bittersweet day as it was Tara Grinstead’s 31st birthday. 
A tribute Monday night to missing teacher Tara Grinstead on her 31st birthday. It’s been more than three weeks since friends and family last saw Grinstead, but they haven’t given up hope.
Birthday balloons and banners decorate Tara’s small home, but it’s not a celebration. Grinstead is still missing.
Along with family and friends, a town paid tribute to one of their own. Tara Grinstead missing for 23 days.
With candles in hand, Anita and nearly 200 other people in Ocilla honor her sister’s birthday. “I have faith she’s going to come back to us and she’s going to unwrap the rest of her presents when she gets back,” says Gattis.
Prayer bags line the front of Tara’s house. They light a path for Tara’s way back home. “I wish she could be here to all we’ve done for her,” says former student Kenyatta McDonald. 
As a crowd listens to a CD of Tara singing, others decorate her doorstep with gifts and roses.”This summer my house burned down. We lost everything. Ms. Tara was right there all the way. She got me everything I needed,” says McDonald.
The community had one common birthday present for Tara Grinstead. Those of us at Scared Monkeys send you a birthday wish as well. God bless.
“We’re never going to stop looking for you. And you will be home and we will find you,” says neighbor, Susan Oakley.
If you have any information about Tara Grinstead’s disappearance, call the anonymous tip line at 229-468-TIPS.
Also go to FindTara.com
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Fox Breaking News: Teen Suspect in Double Murder Captured 
Ludwig charged with 2 counts of criminal homicide; victims’ 14-year-old daughter, Kara Beth Borden, unharmed
According to Fox News:
An 18-year-old man charged with killing a couple and fleeing with their 14-year-old daughter was spotted in Lock Haven, Pa., on Monday, police said, after authorities announced they were expanding their search to cover the entire eastern United States.
(full story)
Earlier in the day the two teens had been seen at a Lock Haven, Pa truck stop. 
Update: NBC4; Police Capture Teen Wanted After Girlfriend’s Parents Slain
David Ludwig was captured near the town of Bellville, IN approximately 20 miles west of Indianapolis. I guess we can now add crossing state lines to his many other charges that he will be facing along with murder, kidnapping and resisting arrest. According to reports, David Ludwig’s car crashed in Hendricks County following a pursuit by State Police. Ludwig was arrested and Kara Beth Borden was unharmed.
LITITZ, Pa. — Indiana State Police said they have captured 18-year-old murder suspect David Ludwig.
He is wanted in a Lancaster County, Pa., double homicide and abduction of the homicide victims’ 14-year-old daughter.
He was apprehended about 20 miles west of Indianapolis near the small
community of Bellville, along U.S. 40.
Television helicopter images show a red Volkswagen Jetta against a tree. A man in a gray shirt was sitting on the ground near the car.
State Police 1st Sgt. Dave Bursten said David Ludwig, 18, was apprehended about 12:30 p.m. EST after a car he was driving crashed in Hendricks County about 20 miles west of Indianapolis following a pursuit by State Police.
“He’s in custody and we have the girl,” Bursten said. Bursten said Ludwig was found with the missing girl, 14-year-old, Kara Beth Borden, and she was unharmed.
Ludwig is accused of killing his girlfriend’s parents.
MSNBC; Teen arrested after girl’s parents slain. Girl is unharmed after ordeal with apparent boyfriend 
BELLVILLE, Ind. – State police is Pennsylvania said that they had captured a man wanted in a Pennsylvania double homicide and apparent abduction of a 14-year-old girl Monday after a car he was driving crashed in Indiana following a police pursuit. The girl was found unharmed.
“He’s in custody and we have the girl,” Bursten said.
Footage from news helicopters in Indiana showed a girl sitting in a police cruiser, and a young man wearing a gray T-shirt was handcuffed sitting next to a red Volkswagen Jetta that had run head-on into a tree on a curve of a rural road. The site is some 600 miles from the scene of the killings.
(Full story)
UPDATE: First Coast News; Missing Girl Found Unharmed; Murder Suspect Arrested 
A Pennsylvania teenager suspected of killing his girlfriend’s parents in an argument over her curfew was captured in Indiana on Monday with the girl in his car after a police chase that ended in a crash. The 14-year-old girl was not hurt, authorities said.
“It’s completely insane, completely insane,” Lancaster County, Pa., Coroner G. Gary Kirchner said. “This isn’t a Romeo-and-Juliet deal. This is far worse than that.”
November 14th, 2005 at 02:15pm
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An Amber Alert has been issued for teenager, Kara Beth Borden, who was allegedly 
kidnapped at gunpoint by David G. Ludwig. her parents, Michael and Cathryn Borden, both 50, were found shot to death earlier today.Kara Beth Borden has been missing since.
A 14-year-old girl was missing after her parents were shot to death in their home Sunday morning, and authorities were searching for her 18-year-old boyfriend, who reportedly abducted her at gunpoint.
Michael and Cathryn Borden, both 50, were found shot to death shortly after 8 a.m., Lititz Police Chief William Seace said.
“We think they’re boyfriend and girlfriend,” said Lititz Police Chief William Seace. “The young girl was out during the night, came home, and her parents confronted her. From what we understand, he came to the house.”
Everyone should be on the lookout for the following: 
Ludwig, a white male with brown hair and brown eyes, was last seen driving his parents’ red Volkswagen Jetta with Pennsylvania license plates EHH-0994. Borden is described as white, 5-feet-1 and 100 pounds, with brown hair with blond highlights. She was last seen wearing a black sweat shirt with “Pillar” across the front, blue jeans and black sneakers.
video from of the missing Kara Beth Borden
Amber Alert Web Site
The Warwick Township Police Department is searching for Kara Beth Borden, white female age 14, 5’1″, 100lbs., brown hair with blonde highlights. She was last seen wearing a black sweat shirt with “Pillar” across the front , blue jeans and black sneakers. Last seen operating a red Volkswagen Jetta bearing Pennsylvania registration EHH0994. Anyone with information about this abduction should immediately contact the police by calling 911.
Phillyburbs.com (AP): Police looking for two teens after parents found slain 
LITITZ, Pa. – A 14-year-old girl was missing after her parents were shot to death in their home Sunday morning, and authorities were searching for her 18-year-old boyfriend, who reportedly abducted her at gunpoint.
“We don’t know whether she has been abducted or is willingly a part of this,” Seace said, but added that until they can determine otherwise, police are operating on the assumption that she has been kidnapped.
(Full story)
Discussion Forum for Kara Beth Bolden
Others blogging on the missing Kara Beth Bolden:
Voiceless Victims (Pictures of David G. Ludwig)
The Dark Side (Steve Huff) (My space accounts)
Update: Pictures of David G Ludwig
November 13th, 2005 at 11:31pm
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Authorities continue to search for the 22 year old missing Provo man Sitha Say. He has been missing now for three weeks. Recent search efforts for Say in and near the Provo
River have turned up empty.
Say is approximately 6’0” and 175 lbs. with brown hair and brown eyes. Anyone with information on his whereabouts is asked to call the Provo Police Department.
Monday, a bag containing some of the man’s belongings was found on the shore of the river, prompting authorities to do a more intensive search of the water. However, no trace of Say was found.
Daily Herald; Exhaustive police search fails to turn up missing man
It’s been 18 days since anyone last saw 22-year-old Provo resident Sitha Say, and that has police worried.
On Monday the Provo Police Department issued a missing person alert on Say, whose disappearance was reported Oct. 22 by the man’s mother.
The searches and investigation have so far turned up the following:
Terry Say said Tuesday night his son wasn’t upset about anything the last time he saw him. He said his son has never disappeared before. Investigators found Say’s red car the day he was reported missing in a parking lot at Provo’s Alligator Park at 620 North and 3300 West.
Provo police initiated a two-day exhaustive search Monday and Tuesday of the areas near Alligator Park, the Provo River Trail, the Provo River and the southeastern edge of Utah Lake. Provo police were aided by divers, volunteers and search dogs from the Utah County Sheriff’s Office, state park rangers and Rocky Mountain canine search team.
Though the search failed to turn up Say, Harper said investigators recovered several of his personal belongings, including a picture ID and his cellular phone.
Individuals with information regarding Say’s whereabouts, who have seen him, or have information about his disappearance are asked to contact the Provo Police Department at 852-6210.
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Great news from Brazil with regards to the Mykensie Martin. According to ABC News, Mykensie Martin was found safe northeastern Brazil. Family members had tears of joy 
over the news of Mykensie’s being found safe and sound.
Mykensie Martin was taken to a police station in the coastal city of Salvador, about 700 miles northeast of Brasilia, said Lt. Alexandre Silva of the federal police in Bahia state.
She was physically unharmed but appeared “stressed,” said Rodrigo Koble, an Interpol agent at the police station.
In an interview with Brazil’s Globo TV, Martin said she arrived in Salvador on Tuesday. Someone tried to rob her shortly after she arrived, but she said she was helped by a waiter, Globo reported. It said she had already contacted her host family. 
Fox News: Missing American Girl Found in Brazil A 17-year-old American exchange student missing since last weekend was found safe.
American Embassy spokesman John Wilcock said he could not immediately confirm the report. “We have no confirmation of that information, we are looking into it, if it’s true, it’s great news,” he said. Police in Salvador could not immediately be reached to comment.
KTVU; Missing U.S. Student Found Safe In Brazil
BRASILIA, Brazil — An American exchange student in Brazil who has been missing since last weekend has been found safe. An Interpol agent said the 17-year-old American girl “seems stressed” but is OK.
The Interpol agent said the exchange student has been talking with the FBI by phone from a police station in the northeast city of Salvador. The agent said he has no details on how or why she ended up in the town, far from her apparent destination of Brasilia.
Others cover story: Missing Angels
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November 10th, 2005 at 02:01pm
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Tara Grinstead has been missing for five days as the community has come together in the small town in Irwin County. Member of the town put up flyers that still decorate this town,
where a vigil was recently held to pray for 30-year-old teacher Tara Grinstead and her family.
Yellow ribbons decorate Irwin County High School where Tara teaches 11th grade history, serving as a symbol for Tara’s safe return home.
“I just want her back,” says Bill Grinstead. Grinstead has not seen or heard from his daughter for five days. “We don’t really know what’s happened to her. All we know is that she has gone missing,” he says.
According to WALB-TV, although many are concerned over the missing school teacher for some reason police do not suspect foul play.
Though family friends and many at the school are upset about her disappearance, Ocilla Police Department Chief Billy Hancock does not suspect foul play.
Police say after investigating the house, they found no signs of forced entry. The only things missing were her keys and purse.
If you have any information about Tara Grinstead’s where abouts, please call 229-468-TIPS. A reward has been pledged for her return.
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Tara Grinstead is missing and has not been seen since 10/22/05 at approximately 11:00 p.m. She did not show up for work and they were unable to make contact with her.
Tara Grinstead: 
Age: 30
Sex: FEMALE
Race: WHITE
Hair: BROWN
Eyes: BROWN
Height: 5’3″
Weight: 125
Any information please contact GBI Agent Dominic Turner or Detective Bill Barrs at (229)468-7494, or 229-468-TIPS(8477)
From the Ocilla Police Department
Ocilla, Georgia — On October 24, 2005 at 8:50AM, the Ocilla Police Department responded to a missing person report made by neighbors and coworkers at the Irwin County High School. There is no known description 
of her clothing. Her car is parked in the driveway of her residence. Her house was locked and the only items that appear to be missing are her purse and keys.
Special thanks to Shellbell for bringing this to our attention and posting on the missing Tara Grinstead.
Community Speaks About Missing Teacher
They search, wait and pray. An entire community is joining friends and family in the search for missing teacher Tara Grinstead. Grinstead grew up in Hawkinsville, but she’s touched many people during her time working as a teacher in Ocilla.
Grinstead’s friends, family and students hope she will be home soon. Several days since Grinstead disappeared, they’re making ribbons to wear and fliers to hand out.
$10,000 Reward Offered for Info on Missing Teacher
A $10, 000 reward is now being offered for information on the whereabouts of Tara Grinstead, a high school history teacher missing for four days. The 30 year old woman, formerly of Hawkinsville, has been missing since Saturday from her home in Ocilla, Georgia.
She was last known to attend a beauty pageant in a neighboring Fitzgerald and had at least one cell phone call around 11 p-m Saturday.
More great information from Steve Huff and the Dark Side
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Lynn Moran, 24, of Shrewsbury, MA has been missing 11 days according to police. Police fear that there has been foul play. She has been missing since October 10, 
2005 when she traveled to Portland, ME over the Columbus Day weekend and had lunch with friends. Moran had left her purse and cell phone at her friend’s apartment. Police also found her car where she had parked it.
Police from Portland, Maine, searching for a missing Massachusetts woman fear she might have been the victim of foul play, authorities said yesterday.
Lynn Moran, 24, of Shrewsbury has been missing 11 days.
Moran traveled to Portland to visit friends over the Columbus Day weekend. She went out to lunch with them on Oct. 10 before going to an acquaintance’s apartment, said Lieutenant Vern Malloch, commander of the Portland Police Detective’s Bureau.
Police said Moran was last seen by a passerby around 10 p.m. that night. The witness told police Moran was alone and wandering around the Old Port shopping district barefoot and wearing a men’s long-sleeved shirt. It was raining that night, said Malloch.
Moran had left her purse and cell phone at her friend’s apartment. Police also found her car where she had parked it.
One witness called in a tip saying that Moran was seen in South Portland, a short distance from Old Port, Malloch said. Police in South Portland and more than 100 volunteers scoured wooded areas, using canine teams and aerial surveillance, but turned up nothing, he said.
”Right now we are re-interviewing witnesses and friends of hers, following up tips, reviewing surveillance videos, and interviewing Old Port cabdrivers who might have seen something,” said Malloch.
The family has offered a $10,000 reward for information that might lead to the where abouts of Lynn Moran.
Saying they are growing desperate as time passes, relatives of a missing Massachusetts woman are offering a $10,000 reward for information that might lead to the former Portland resident.
“Someone has to have seen her,” said Chris Moran, sister of Lynn Moran, the 24-year-old woman who was last seen at about 11 p.m. on Oct. 10 in Portland’s Old Port section. “She is striking. She turns heads.”
WSCH6 News; Search For Missing Woman To Continue
The search for Lynn Moran has been scaled back. Tuesday, more than 100 volunteers canvassed South Portland looking for the 24 year old woman, but that search is over.
The volunteers were members of police and fire departments and search rescue teams from around the state. But they were unable to find anything linking them to Lynn Moran.
K-9 teams and volunteers searched every area twice. The warden service feels they’ve run out of areas to search and they covered the areas they were in as well as they could. But this isn’t the end of the search.
October 25th, 2005 at 11:10pm
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