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Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 12, 1979

Page

4

Baby Girl Michelle Rescued From Restroom Trash

Camdenton Missouri police officer Gene Snelling rescued a newborn girl found inside a Shell station restroom trash can. The 7 1/2 pound infant, named by Snelling as Michelle, was in good condition at Lake of the Ozarks General Hospital. The mother Karen Sue Davis, 21, faces a preliminary hearing for attempted second degree murder. the father was released after investigators determined he did not know of the pregnancy.

Camdenton Gene Snelling Lake of the Ozarks General Hospital Gant Snelling Lake of the Ozarks Karen Sue Davis Grovespring Walt Summers Michelle

Pajama top key exhibit in MacDonald murder trial

In Raleigh an AP report notes the trial of Dr. Jeffrey MacDonald, charged with murdering his wife and two daughters at Fort Bragg, features a bloodstained pajama top as a pivotal exhibit. Prosecutors argue the holes match 21 icepick thrusts, while the defense contends evidence was manipulated and the investigation bungled.

Raleigh, N.C Jeffrey MacDonald MacDonald Huntington Beach Calif Colette Kimberly Kristen Fort Bragg Shirley Green

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