Insanity acquittal in battered wife slaying case shocks crowd
A Michigan jury acquitted Francine Hughes by reason of insanity in the death of her ex-husband James Hughes after years of abuse. Judge Hotchkiss hinted the verdict may spotlight the problem of battered women seeking help. Hughes faces psychiatric review and possible detention for further evaluation.
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Lansing
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Ingham County
Francine Hughes
Ray Hotchkiss
Hotchkiss
Hughes
James Hughes
Dansville
Ates
State Center For Forensic Psychiatry
Bombings in St. Louis area kill two ignite fear in residents
Three dynamite devices detonated under car seats targeted motorists in southern St. Louis County. Shirley Flynn, 33, died. Ronald Sterghos, 23, survived a blast. Robert Jackson was later killed by a similar device. Authorities seek a munitions expert. federal agents assist as patrols rise.
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ST. Louis
Shirley Marie Flynn
Ronald Sterghos
Robert Jackson
Miss Flynn
Jim Cahill
Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms Bureau
Treasury Department
Demons and killings in Berkowitz transcripts cut off by judge
The judge blocked further release of Berkowitz psychiatrist transcripts amid public interest. The Daily News published excerpts describing Berkowitz’s statements about urges to kill, earthquakes, and demonic influence, while officials warned the material could prejudice jurors. Legal action followed with two justices stepping back from releasing interviews.
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NEW York
David Berkowitz
Samkiller
Daily News
Brooklyn Supreme Court
John Starkey
Joseph Corso
Starkey
Berkowitz
Ira Jultak
The
Sam
Turkey
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