Unsolved murder in Frederick County claims choir member Delores Thompson
Delores Thompson, 23, raped and strangled in her second floor Frederick City apartment on January 30, 1988, asSuper Bowl Sunday crowd watched the Redskins beat the Broncos. She is buried in an unmarked Centerville Cemetery grave. killer unknown. Her mother Mary Thompson recalls the shock and a rumor that the murder involved mutilation.
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Simpson Not Guilty Jury Delivers Verdict in Locker Room Drama
In Los Angeles a 12 member jury found O J Simpson not guilty on both murder counts after about three hours of deliberation. The verdicts were read at 10 08 a m Pacific time with spectators gasping as Simpson smiled with relief.
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Judge Ito Delivers Swift Verdict In High Profile Case
Monday afternoon Judge Ito stunned the courtroom by announcing a rapid verdict. The top seats were largely empty and key attorneys were absent as the forewoman confirmed the panel's decision. Media upstairs in the press room reacted to the unexpected speed.
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Almanack predicts 45 inches of snow this winter
Mount St. Marys College math professor William OToole, the almanac forecaster, says 45 inches of snow are likely overall with December about 30 inches and February around 20 inches. He notes El Nino and a New Zealand volcanic eruption could deepen cold and snow storms by mid-March.
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Papal visit could boost Maryland economy by 25 million
Maryland officials expect 25 million in regional spending from Pope John Paul II's October 8 visit as 100,000 to 300,000 visitors flock to Baltimore. Hotels, restaurants, and retailers anticipate strong demand with downtown events centered near Inner Harbor and Oriole Park at Camden Yards. Archdiocese plans 47,000 to 50,000 parishioners for a day Mass. revenues outweighed by costs, per officials despite security and operations spend.
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Faxon Faces Life With Little Hope On Plea Deal
The 17-year-old Clayton Faxon of Sabillasville is set for a life sentence Wednesday after pleading guilty to first degree murder and robbery in the shooting of Gretchen C. Groff, 30, at a High's store in Blue Ridge Summit. Prosecutors dropped theft and conspiracy charges and their request for the death penalty.
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Frederick firm to pay 1.5 million to settle fraud claim
National Medical Systems on College Avenue will pay 1.5 million to settle allegations of fraudulent government billing for lymphedema pumps. The case was brought by Public Integrity, an Ellicott City firm, which will receive 225,000 for its whistleblower role.
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