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Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 24, 2004

Page

9

Ex porn star leads AIDS fight and testing drive

Sharon Mitchell a former porn actress and director turned health advocate co founded the Adult Industry Medical Healthcare Foundation in Los Angeles. The group provides HIV testing and counseling for actors and helped spur a widespread industry pause as two performers tested positive. Mitchell, 46, promotes HIV as an occupational hazard and credits testing with saving lives.

Los Angeles Sharon Mitchell Mitchell Adult Industry Medical Healthcare Foundation Mother Teresa Dave Pounder Darren James Lara Roxx Hensive San Fernando Valley Hustler Magazine Sunset Boulevard Institute For the Advanced Study of Human Sexuality San Francisco

Leg found after Okla bombing may belong to unidentified victim

A leg found after the 1995 Oklahoma City bombing did not match any of the 168 known victims. Dr Fred Jordan testified that the leg, likely belonging to a woman, could be linked to an unidentified victim and was found more than a month after the blast. The defense suggested it might belong to the real bomber, while others noted victims’ brutal injuries. Baylee Almon’s fatal skull fracture was also described.

Mcalester Okla Oklahoma City Terry Nichols Fred Jordan Nichols Barbara Bergman Jordan Federal Building Timothy McVeigh McVeigh Baylee Almon Chris Fields Baylee

Texas officials reopen 1946 hanging case

Harold West 25 died in 1946 in his Fort Worth cabinet shop. Officials ruled death by own action, but a recent exhumation and new forensic review follow a mysterious letter suggesting murder. Private investigator found inconsistencies. family seeks answers amid a looming investigation.

Fort Worth Harold West Justice of the Peace Herb West West Vest M. Smith

Judge seals letter in Laci Peterson case amid killer theories

An anonymous citizen purportedly reveals who they believe killed Laci Peterson and her unborn child. Defense attorney Mark Geragos says the office will investigate the claim, citing a gag order. Prosecutors plan DNA tests on blood in a van seen near the time of disappearance as they brace for defense strategies. Jury selection continues, with opening statements slated for May 17.

Delucchi Mark Geragos Peterson Laci Peterson Geragos

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