Technology aids detective work in Kansas City area murders
The piece notes how technology assists in investigations from first degree murder to aggravated kidnapping in Johnson County Kansas. It cites a Kentucky woman Laura Crews who faked an abduction to meet a man, using cell phone tracking to expose the hoax and repay nearly $3,000. Officials describe tech like surveillance video and GPS as a growing, vital tool in solving crimes and preventing dead ends.
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Suspect in Slaying Appears in Court in Kelsey Smith Case
The man charged with kidnapping 18 year old Kelsey Smith from a Target parking lot and strangling her appeared in Johnson County court sitting near her parents. Edwin R. Hall 26 of Olathe is held on a 5 million dollar bond on charges of premeditated first degree murder and aggravated kidnapping. A preliminary exam is set for August 15. The DA indicated possible capital murder charges while noting current charges carry long prison terms. Hall was brought shackled and separated from other inmates as the Smiths attended the hearing and offered no reaction. A gag order surrounds ongoing discussions with the media.
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Sales tax plan gains momentum for city needs
Amyx argues a half cent sales tax is necessary to fund street maintenance and would be paired with property tax relief he hopes to provide. Hack questions affordability of tax cuts in tough times while Chestnut weighs LIBRARY and PLAY delays if funds fall short. Ballot timing could be November or April with budget session next Tuesday at City Hall.
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