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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 2008
Page
4
Larissa Gardner, sister-in-law of Scott Gardner, says money designated for the family has not yet been distributed. She criticizes ongoing delays as authorities give no clear explanation. Lt. Art Fuentes notes the account was closed after a judge-set sum, with city officials aiming for a calm resolution.
The report notes murder and three counts of attempted capital murder with potential death penalty if convicted. It mentions March 19, 2008, Rhonda Jones, widow of Artie Jones, dies at 53, and a statement from Clifton about seeking agreement to avoid an adversarial trial.
County Donaldson says raises will still leave deputies below Odessa officers but a stronger benefits package could close the gap. New deputies earn 33,154 annually, seven thousand four hundred forty two less than Odessa police. Judge Redford notes progress toward market salaries but calls sheriff’s office pay inadequate and awaits final 2008-09 budget votes in September.
A 34 year old Kermit man remained in stable condition Tuesday at Medical Center Hospital after being ejected from a vehicle on State Highway 302 near Mentone Monday night. Co-driver David Eaton died at the scene. Robert Jamison was injured with lacerations and contusions. Both men were not wearing seat belts.
The FBI conducted two search warrants Tuesday morning in Kermit. FBI Supervisory Special Agent Matt Espenshade said authorities searched the Winkler County News building and a Kermit residence around 9 am. Warrant details remain sealed. property was seized from both locations with local police assistance. No arrests had been made as agents remained on scene late Tuesday.
Mexican-born condemned prisoner Jose Medellin, 33, was executed in Huntsville for the 1993 rape and murder of Elizabeth Pena, 16, and Jennifer Ertman, 14. The Supreme Court rejected a reprieve amid debate over consular aid. Medellin offered a final remark asking for closure and said he hoped his death would not fuel hate. Nine minutes after 9 p.m., he was pronounced dead.
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