Lie detector could trigger Geter freedom
Lewell Geter, serving a life sentence for a 1982 Baldh Springs robbery tainted by racism claims, could gain freedom if he passes a lie detector test. Dallas DA Henry Wade said he may still seek a new trial and noted five witnesses identified him. The case drew national attention after a 60 Minutes segment and NAACP concerns about racism and police work.
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Cigarette Blamed in Fraternity House Fatal Fire
Fire officials say a smoldering cigarette dropped onto a couch in a Lambda Chi room started the blaze that killed 19 year old Margo McFee and injured six others. The fire at the Lambda Chi house west of the campus destroyed most of the 28 rooms and took two hours to recover McFee’s body. Ted Pestorius, in stable but serious condition, attempted to help but could not due to heat and smoke.
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Truck becomes marijuana pantry in Houston find
An abandoned NW Houston U Haul packed with marijuana was found by Sgt. Williford. Witnesses say three men loaded weed from the truck before speeding away, with as much as 5000 pounds possibly pilfered. police locked the truck and cargo in a department garage.
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