Rival polygamists hunted in bizarre Utah slayings
In Salt Lake City AP reports two May 10 attacks targeted Dr. Rulon Allred, a sect leader, and Merlin Kingston. A nationwide hunt centers on Ervil LeBaron, head of the Lamb of God sect, accused of directing killings. Federal warrants and multiple suspects are involved as authorities probe murder, conspiracy and attempted murder linked to polygamy sects in Utah.
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Wealthy exleader Kingston fronts a large Mormon splinter group
Excommunicated by the Mormons Alfred, wealthy, housed wives in Salt Lake County. Kingston led a rumored 300 to 1,000 follower band calling itself Mormon yet shunned by the church. Deseret News valued the group at over 20 billion dollars with dozens of businesses, mainly in Details about the Kingston case remain partly sealed by a Murray court order. Police link LeBaron to threats against leaders and dissidents, with several charged and at large.
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Tragedy Over Marked Cards Ends in Slaying
In Chicago three boys skipped school to play poker, leading to the shooting death of 14 year old Lawrence Goldberg during a dispute over cheating. A 13 year old retrieved a .38 revolver and shot Lawrence when he tried to intervene. The body was hidden in a plastic bag and dumped in a backyard. No money change was reported.
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Secretary dismissed for refusing to brew coffee
In Waterloo the secretary Diana Becker was fired for refusing to make coffee for staff. Personnel chief Dr Donald Hanson says duties were assigned and Becker did not follow proper channels before going to the press. Becker had rotated coffee duties for 12 years among administration staff. Becker stated she does not drink coffee and should not perform the task.
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