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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Nov 14, 2015
Page
1
Caitlin Doornbos reports that one month before a hearing to overturn a brother's 2000 murder conviction, a McLouth man who confessed three times to the crime was found dead, with all signs pointing to suicide.
Tom Bledsoe, 41, was found dead in his car Monday in Bonner Springs. Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office Captain Kirk Vernon said death is under review by the Wyandotte County coroner, with local belief it was suicide. The 16 year anniversary ties to his 1999 murder charge and swift dismissal before his brother’s similar arrest.
Lawrence police investigated an “out of control” house party in the 1300 block of Kentucky Street after a Halloween incident described as a battery and aggravated assault. Sgt. Trent McKinley said no arrests were made as the investigation continued Friday afternoon.
Two Republicans who opposed the block grant school finance bill were removed from the Kansas House Education Committee and replaced by supporters. Reps Diana Dierks of Salina and John Ewy of Jetmore were notified this week. Dierks called the change a sad day for Kansas education.
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A Lawrence man was found guilty of supporting human trafficking at a local massage parlor and sentenced to more than three years in prison. The case centered on illicit operations linked to the spa venue and the defendant's role in aiding trafficking activities.
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