Police believe she is sole suspect in Kansas murder
Investigators say 19-year-old Sarah B. Gonzales McLinn killed Sasko, a 52-year-old Lawrence man, with an edged instrument while living with him. Authorities announced first degree murder charges in Douglas County District Court and pursue extradition from federal custody in Florida Everglades. If she waives extradition she could reach Douglas County this week, otherwise months.
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Sarah B. Gonzales McLinn
Lawrence
McLinn
Douglas County
Sasko
Park Rangers
Florida Everglades
Kansas
Charles Branson
Branson
Teen charged in murder case splits police view
Lawrence police say a teenage murder charge is linked to the death of Sasko in the 2900 block of West 26th Street. McLinn, initially not labeled a suspect, faced a nationwide search and later was detained in Everglades National Park for a federal drug possession charge after authorities found her illegally camping in the car.
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McLinn
Khatib
Everglades National Park
Police link missing Michigan woman to Florida murder suspect
Jan 14 friends and family last saw Sarah Brook Gonzales McLinn and Harold Sasko. Jan 17 police find Sasko dead in West 26th Street home. McLinn and Sasko’s car missing. Jan 18 Lawrence police call homicide and disappearance ongoing. Jan 26 detectives locate McLinn with Sasko’s car in Florida. Jan 27 authorities announce first degree murder charges against McLinn, sole suspect. McLinn held at a federal detention center in Homestead, Florida after being found in Everglades National Park.
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Sasko
W. 26Th Street
Ms. McLinn
Lawrence
Tarik Khatib
Mike Yoder
Journal-World Photo
Douglas County
Charles Branson
Khatib
Sarah B. Gonzales McLinn
Harold Lasko
Everglades National Park
Richard Gwin
Harold Sasko
W. 26Th St
Sarah Brook Gonzales McLinn
West 26Th Street
Florida
Michelle Gonzales
Homestead
Fla
City weighs million-dollar Farmland project push
Lawrence city commissioners will consider a $1.2 million contract to build a road in a 400 acre business park on the former Farmland Industries site. Meanwhile a newly found landfill on the property may cost up to $1 million to clean, with funds potentially drawn from an $8 million environmental remediation account.
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Farmland Industries Fertilizer
Lawrence
Farmland Corporation
Soules
Sunny Still Cold Weather Message Posted Online
A brief weather note describes continued sunny conditions alongside cold temperatures as residents are invited to follow updates on LJWorld’s Facebook and Twitter accounts for local forecasts and advisories.
Bioscience boom eyed for Kansas Authority claim
The Kansas Bioscience Authority head predicts Kansas will soon be recognized globally as a destination for bioscience ventures, signaling a booming industry outlook for the state.
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Kansas Bioscience Authority
Kansas
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