New federal charge could bring death penalty for Robinson
Kansas City serial killer John E. Robinson Sr. faces a federal kidnapping resulting in death indictment for Suzette Trouten, 27, of Newport, Michigan, in March 2000. The charge is equivalent to murder and could carry death or life. The Supreme Court must reinstate Kansas death penalties, or federal action may proceed.
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Johnson County
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Senators seek child best interest bill in private adoptions
Kansas Senate Judiciary Committee hears a House backed bill to let judges consider a child’s best interests in private adoptions including stepparent cases. The issue arose from Jerrad Webb’s bid to adopt his wife’s two children, blocked by law that omits best interests. Webb noted a jailed biological father contested the case. a district judge recently overturned a prior ruling, with an appeal likely.
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Kansas group to picket Missouri soldier funeral
Westboro Baptist Church plans to protest the funeral of Army Pfc. Christopher L. Marion in Anderson Missouri this weekend. The Missouri law banning picketing at funerals takes effect and carries misdemeanor penalties with fines or jail time for violators.
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Tipster links slayings to murder probe in Kansas City
Five defendants face charges after a tipster led authorities to connect a December double homicide of Anthony Rios and Olivia Raya to a September 2003 killing of Torrez Rodriguez. Dale Johnson and Burton indicted on murder and drug charges. death penalty possible. prosecutors undecided on seeking it.
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Johnson
Burton
Torrez E. Rodriguez
Archie L. Mathews
Independence
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