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Bluefield Daily Telegraph

Location

Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 07, 1997

Page

4

Fugitive Search Shrinks in Davis Mountains Standoff

Authorities scaled back the hunt for Richard Keyes III, a Republic of Texas fugitive from the Davis Mountains siege. With Mike Matson dead after a Monday shootout, Keyes remains at large as terrain fatigue, thirst, and wildlife hamper the pursuit. Local residents know the rugged Last Frontier area, while DPS officials say no heavy manhunt is planned today.

Fort Davis Texas Republic of Texas Richard McLaren Mike Matson Richard Frank Keyes III Mike Cox State Department of Public Safety Cox Keyes Davis Mountains

Drill sergeant sentenced to 25 years in rape case

ABERDEEN PROVING GROUND Md AP An Army drill sergeant was sentenced Tuesday to 25 years after facing life in prison for raping six trainees. Staff Sgt Delmar G Simpson stood calm, hugged his mother and wife as he heard the sentence. His lawyer planned an appeal, blaming racial bias though race was barely mentioned at trial.

Aberdeen Proving Ground U.S Delmar G. Simpson Edna Frank J. Spinner

Protests and petitions shape Route 20 corridor choice

The planning division outlines 31 Route 20 alternatives with three weeks for feedback. Residents like Howard Austin and Jamie Dolan push Concord Connector while others warn about property impacts near Melrose and Four Corners Princeton. Final choice depends on environmental, design phases, and a possible second public meeting.

A-1 Paul Wilkinson Fred Vankirk Wilkinson Howard Austin Concord Charleston Athens Stanley Harvey Melrose Buddy Poff Jamie Dolan Larry Wharton Dolan Frank Nash Betty Ed Sheridan Melrose Square Josie McInturff Phil Ruth Kazanjian Foster Drive Four Corners Princeton Pepsi Lowes

Fall of Chicago developer ends in brutal murder

Lee Miglin, 72, a Chicago real estate developer aiming to build the city's tallest skyscraper, was found murdered in his posh Lincoln Park home. Police say he was tortured, slashed, stabbed, and bound with masking tape and wrapping paper. His wife Marilyn discovered the body after reporting him missing.

Hicago Chicago Lee Miglin J. Paul Beitler Miglin Miglin-Beitler Inc Marilyn Miglin Matt Rodriguez

Ex Cult Members Aftermath Mention Suicide and Crisis

Crist said an ex cult member Humphrey was hospitalized in critical condition after what authorities described as death by own action. Cooke, 54, longtime member and husband of Suzanne Sylvia Cooke, faced similar claims and seemed to intend to join the group. A San Diego conference cited a plan involving Cooke and his daughter Kelly amid reports of a toxic mix of phenobarbital and vodka.

A-1 Crist Humphrey Cooke Suzanne Sylvia Cooke CBS 60 Minutes San Diego Kelly Federal Express

Grand jury returns over 100 indictments in Tazewell

TAZEWELL Va The Tazewell County Grand Jury returned over 100 indictments on a variety of charges including malicious wounding sexual assault drug violations and welfare fraud Commonwealth Attorney Mike Dennis said about 30 of the indictments were sealed and details will be released later The next grand jury session is scheduled for August No homicide investigations were presented at the May session

Tazewell Tazewell County Commonwealth Mike Dennis Dennis Grand Jury

Witness Breaks Down Under Cross Examination in FBI Probe

The witness described crying into a white tissue as she testified under cross-examination. She recalled being questioned in a room covered with large posters of herself and her brother along with a list of possible charges. She eventually provided statements to the FBI and agreed to testify.

FBI

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