By David Lohr
(Continued)
Tuesday, November 14, 2006
LOS ANGELES, Calif. — Accused serial killer Ivan Hill is currently on trial for the murder of six people between 1993 and 1994. While there is apparently no doubt in his guilt, Hill's lawyers have chose to focus his defense on the his drug abuse, which they claim affected the choices he made. The prosecution claims the defense is bogus and is asking the jury to make Hill take full responsibility for his actions. Hill only needs to be convicted on one count to face the death penalty.
KANSAS CITY, Missouri — A judge has thrown out strong evidence in the trial of Lorenzo Gilyard, who has been described as Missouri's most prolific serial killer. According to the Kansas City Star, blood samples, blood stained clothing and statements by Gilyard himself, have been ruled inadmissible, due to the sloppiness of investigators who collected the evidence. Gilyard is accused of killing 13 women between 1977 and 1993. It is not yet known how the ruling will effect his trial.
WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER 15, 2006
JOHANNESBURG, South Africa — On Monday a 27-year-old man was arrested for allegedly murdering five people, whose bodies were discovered south of Johannesburg. The man, who remains unidentified by anything other than the moniker "Moffat Park killer," made a brief court appearance today, however the SABC radio news has reported that he was not asked to enter a plea and that his next hearing is set for sometime next week. He is said to have murdered a man, four elderly women and a teenage girl. He has also been charged with three counts of rape.
Thursday, November 16, 2006
NASSAU, Bahamas — Accused serial killer and former crack addict Cordell Farrington, 35, has been ordered to stand trial in the murders of four boys, whose bodies were found buried on Bahama Island. According to court records, Farrington turned himself into authorities three weeks ago and confessed to the murders. Regardless of the outcome, Farrington is currently on death row for an unrelated murder.
Friday, November 17, 2006
| Richard Ramirez |
| ONLINE - Activist groups have been sending angry letters to MySpace.com, after learning that several convicted killers, including Randy Halprin, one of the "Texas 7," along with serial killer Richard Ramirez, have profiles maintained for them on the popular social networking website. MySpace has since said they will release an official statement next week. As of this writing the profiles in question are still active. |
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