Police Chief Mum on Lie-Testing for Torrance Officers
Torrance Police Chief Percy Bennett refused to comment on whether lie detector tests will be required for two officers. City council members pressured for action as the department faces turmoil after three officers were arrested on felony charges. Lt Douglas Cool and Lt Doc Hamilton were named as the proposed test subjects amid a stormy council session and legal steps looming.
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Peebles
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Bail Posted After Abduction Charge Against Robert Smith
Robert Fred Smith, 52, a former Torrance resident, posted $5,000 bail on a federal complaint accusing him of abducting Velma Musil, 19, from Phoenix to San Pedro. The teen claimed she was handcuffed and raped. Smith was released from Los Angeles County Jail after arraignment before U.S. Commissioner Theodore Hocke. His two daughters stayed with their mother in Manhattan Beach.
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Torrance
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Deathbed Statements Echoed At Trial In Christensen Case
Fragmentary trial notes reveal witnesses discussing alleged deathbed remarks by Bonsey and a plan to have a physician verify statements. Dr Beland and Dr Christensen cross examined as the case proceeds. Judge Vasey and Juvenile Court involvement accompany the day’s recess.
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Arthur i Bearsay
Memorial
Christensen
Tally
Hunt
Slaying Hearing Delayed in Webb Case
Marine Lance Cpl. Richard L. Webb, 19, faces a December 29 death of Long Beach teacher Martin Paes, 37. Grand jury indictment alleged a choking with a belt in Paes’s garage, body dumped in Dana Point. Arraignment postponed to January 30 at 1:30 pm as transcript is prepared. Webb was arrested after driving the victim’s car.
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Richard L. Webb
Long Beach
Martin Paes
Superior Court
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Webb
Gladys Root
Paes’ ‘Vaeck
Paes
Dana Point
Fire Fumes Suffocate Woman in Santa Ana Home
A 65-year-old Santa Ana woman, Lila McFareen, died Thursday apparently from suffocation due to fire fumes in her home at 906 South Hickory Street. The Orange County coroner said she was found in a rear bedroom and pronounced dead at the scene after the fire reported at 3:30 PM. The husband Nile McFareen returned home as fire units arrived.
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Hickory St
Orange County
Lila McFareen
Ray Bacherell
Nile EB Mc Ifareen
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