Pair held in alleged murder-for-hire plot in Montgomery County
Betty Jean Sacra and Francis Stewart Payne were arrested on an alleged plan to hire a killer for five thousand dollars to murder Sacra's husband or lover. An undercover Montgomery County police officer posed as the hitman, and the couple allegedly offered a gun in Rockville as evidence. The two were held without bond as investigators pursued motive centered on a lovers triangle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jane Eaward Pacer
Woose
Betty Jean Sacra
Hoffstead Lane
Gaithersburg
Francis Stewart Payne
Spring Road
Damascus
Sacra
Payne
Montgomery County
Deveton Center
Fair
Harry Geehreng
Theso
Geehreng
Abe
Payse
Hungerford Drive
Rockville
Pelton Faces Three Life Terms In Espionage Case
The CIA and NSA directors urged restraint on releasing information as evidence. William Casey and William Odom cautioned against media speculation about Pelton's compromised programs. A map was sealed as evidence and NSA counsel attended testimony as the agency weighed cross examination concerns while Willcox stated enough facts established espionage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
CIA
NSA
William Casey
William Odom
Pelton
Eyler resigns from county education board after long service
Eyler announces resignation effective August 29 citing ongoing projects for the board. Berger notes two vacancies will shape the board and county education direction. Eyler describes his role as economic and cost effectiveness studies while highlighting issues under study like teacher incentives, bus retention, counselor recruitment, a standardized testing system, and dropout rates. He urges proactive investment to prevent future unemployment concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berger
Eyler
Obituary notices for Rhodes and local residents in Thurmont area
Obituary for Mrs. Mary Anorita LaCroix Rhodes 92 of Thurmont dies June 5 at Citizens Nursing Home Frederick. Survived by husband Charles Rhodes predeceased, three children, nine grandchildren, 15 great grandchildren, sister Eva Gillett and two nieces. Funeral details at Thurmont Funeral Home with wake and services June 6 7 9 p.m. and 2 p.m. June 7. Interment Our Lady of Mount Carmel Cemetery. Also notes birth of Richard John Hales May 25 at Frederick Memorial Hospital. 40th wedding anniversary for Kent and Betty Irish June 8. Danielle Crabb first birthday June 8. Debbie Utz birthday June 3.
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Mary Anorita LaCroix Rhodes
Emmitsburg Rd
Thurmont
Citizens Nursing Home
Frederick
Charles George Rhodes
Lye
New Haven
Conn
Rhodes
Adlard
Amanda Ganon LaCroix
Robert E. Dailey and Son
E. Main St
Meerey
Funeral
Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church
Glenn Hales
Richard John
Frederick Memorial Hospital
Holmes
Bonito Harley
John
Patsy Harley
Kent Richard Irish
Rock Creek Dr
Irish
Betty Lou Hullson
Grant helps Freeman workers in Frederick County budget move
Frederick County commissioners allocate 370000 to JTA for the next budget year to offset federal cuts and aid former Freeman Shoe workers. JTA plans to recruit for individualized programs as transport remains a key barrier while unemployment benefits run out. Elizabeth Marie Rice is listed as a patient at Frederick Memorial Hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick County
JTA
Keegin
Emmitsburg
Freeman
Sterling E. Bollinger
Private Industry Council
Bollinger
Elizabeth Marie Rice
Frederick
Frederick Memorial Hospital
Montgomery grand jury probes disappearance of 6 year old girl
The National Missing Child Search Society in Washington offered 1344 reward for information on a missing Montgomery County girl last seen in a pink and white bathing suit near a back yard wading pool. Police list abduction or homicide as possibilities. The child, Michele Dorr, is 6, 3 feet tall, 30 pounds, blue eyes and brown hair. Her mother Dorothy Dorr has temporary custody. father had visitation rights. A door to door canvass yielded no trace. Call 565-7740 with tips.
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National Missing Child Search Society
Washington
Une Wiresuigatana
Usey
Dorothy Jean Dorr
Michele
Dorr
Chadburn Place
DeLawrence Board
Sudbury Way
Also Mentioned on This Page
Willcox
Kyler
Mary A. LaCroix Rhodes
Danielle ‘Crabb
Charles Crabb
Libertytown
Debbie Utz
Mount Airy
WFMD
Hawaii
Dudget
Freeman Shoe
Jeoparaus
Montgomery Grand Jury
Stedwick
Montgomery Village
Missing Child Society
Mountgomery County
Dad
Arnval
Ane
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