Morning of killing described as Nam Nguyen trial begins
Thai Nguyen testified in Finney County District Court as the Nam Nguyen murder trial opened. He recalled three masked intruders entering the family home early on November 11, 2002, forcing restraints and a gunpoint threat, with Thai and siblings later recounting the events that led to Thang Nguyen’s death. Giang Nguyen was found guilty last week, while Nam Nguyen and Ngan Pham face similar charges and Pham’s trial is set for May 5.
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Garden City Woman Freed From Month-Long Captivity
Garden City police freed Lisa Smith, 32, after allegedly being held captive for about a month by ex husband Dean Smith, 35. Smith was arrested on charges of kidnapping, violating protection orders, and domestic violence battery. Officers responding to Lamplighter Lane found Smith locking the door when confronted, while Lisa Smith fled to the front and told of planned assault. The case centers on a protection and stalking order previously issued against Dean Smith.
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Students observe murder trial from the courtroom
Holcomb High School senior Sarah Forrest joined the Nguyen murder trial in session as Judge Thomas Richardson recessed. She climbed to the front to sit in the judge's chair, saying she enjoys such experiences. The moment appears on Page A5.
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Oil flows again from Iraq southern fields amid war recovery
Oil from Iraq southern fields resumed via pipelines, with Rumeila capable of 1.1 million barrels per day in 6 to 15 weeks as Baghdad regains power. Northern Kirkuk fields remain shut. Mubarak calls for U.S. and Britain to pull out. Ermittations probe large cash stash amid sanctions while WMD searches continue.
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Garden City parade parking approved amid safety concerns
Garden City commissioners reversed course Tuesday, voting 4-1 to allow parking along three blocks of the Beef Empire Days parade route on Main Street between Fulton and the 400 block. The move follows a prior unanimous denial citing parade safety, and aims to boost business before the 10:30 a.m. parade start after the BED breakfast at 7 a.m.
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