Not Guilty Plea Raises Complex Trial Timetable
Memmer pleads not guilty in a case tied to the deaths of Lehner and Dalton. Evidence includes a footprint on Dalton's coat matching Memmer's shoe, Memmer's DNA on a cigarette butt, and Lehner's blood on Memmer's shoes. Trial planned for April 17. prosecutors cite extensive leads and over 150 pieces of evidence.
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Timeline of Memmer murder case unfolds in Gazette
March 19 1999 firefighters find bodies of Maria Lehner and Laura Watson Dalton after an April 4 explosion at 427 S Van Buren St. Blunt trauma killed both. March 25 investigators seek transient Jonathon Lee Memmer but say he is not a suspect. March 26 Memmer held on probation violation from 1997 burglary. April 1 he appears in court on probation allegations and remains jailed on 1 million bond. April 20 Memmer charged with forgery and third degree theft in unrelated Iowa City case. April 29 third degree burglary charge tied to March 15 break-in at apartment where victims found. May 19 probation revoked. Memmer moved to Oakdale. July 1 Memmer pleads not guilty to burglary. Aug 2 county attorney labels Memmer a suspect. Sept 17 Memmer moved to Anamosa. Nov 8 autopsy report notes Dalton sodomized, multiple stab wounds. Lehner head injuries. Dec 28 documents show evidence from the apartment including a barbell with hair, weapons, bags, gas cans, and bloodstained items. Jan 11 2000 Memmer moved to Fort Madison penitentiary. Feb 3 burglary trial rescheduled to April 17. Feb 25 Memmer charged with two counts of first degree murder.
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NYPD officers acquitted in Diallo shooting jury verdict
An Albany jury found all four NYPD officers not guilty on murder to endangerment charges in the Diallo case. The defendant Boss showed relief as families wept and demonstrators clashed outside the courthouse. Civil rights action and federal review were anticipated.
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Nightlife Curfew Declared Across Nation in 1945
On February 26 1945 a nationwide midnight curfew was set on night clubs bars and other entertainment venues to curb wartime excesses. This order targeted all public entertainment spaces enforcing a strict curfew with potential penalties for violations.
Evacuees Return to Guard Homes Near Mayon Volcano
In Legazpi Philippines villagers return to guard farms and animals near Mayon after 42 000 residents evacuated as lava and ash spewed from the volcano. Some stay to defend homes amid renewed lava flows and fear of further eruptions. Ernesto Lonzame says they cannot abandon farms and houses despite the danger.
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