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Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 30, 1998

Page

10

Louisiana inmate confession links to Texas killings since 1979

Danny Paul Bible 47 jailed in Louisiana for rape reportedly confessed to four Texas slayings dating back to 1979 including Inez Denton icepick murder in Harris County and the 1983 deaths of Tracy Powers her infant son Justin and roommate Pamela Hudgins in Mineral Wells. Detectives plan interviews as authorities weigh charges and possible additional victims.

Houston Louisiana Texas Harris County Danny Paul Bible West Baton Rouge Parish Randall Walker Houston Chronicle Mineral Wells Fort Worth Bible Danny Walker Inez Denton North Harris County Sheriff's Port Allen Don McWilliams McWilliams Tracy Powers Justin Pamela Hudgins Powers Weatherford Hudgins

Odessa area police blotter reports crimes and arrests

A 34 year old Odessa man says his wife stabbed him and bit him after an argument in the 2800 block of Century Avenue. Kelli Jean Escarsiga of 2801 N Agg Ave held on aggravated assault family violence with a 5000 dollar bond. Stephen Kyle Dandridge of 2106 E 12th St released on bond for DWI with 5000 dollar bond. Amy C Sanchez of 2018 N Tom Green Ave released on bond for cocaine possession with 2000 dollar bond. A 23 year old Odessa woman reported theft of her purse at a business on John Ben Shepperd Parkway with 500 cash and two payroll checks totaling 4300 dollars.

Odessa Century Avenue Kelli Jean Escarsiga Nag Ave Estor County Escarsiga Ector County Amy C. Sanchez N. Tom Green Ave John Ben Shepperd Parkway

Red Cross aid focus helps recovery after apartment fire

Recovery efforts center on shelter and essentials with recovery group leader Rounsaville calling Red Cross mission number one. Neighbors aided the family with babysitting and support while Lori Singleton and family face displacement. Sullivan awaits donated furniture as relief efforts continue and new beds and a dining table arrive.

American Red Cross Rounsaville Sullivan Lori (Singleton Singleton Red Cross

Texas sees 30 highway fatalities during Christmas period

Altom cites 30 highway deaths in Texas over the Christmas holiday with about half not wearing seat belts and eight deaths alcohol related. The department projects 24 deaths in New Year traffic. Operation Motorcide runs from midnight Wednesday to midnight Sunday.

Texas Altom

Fire crews quell blaze on vessel at port entrance

Sailors battled a fierce fire aboard the Violetta at the port entrance as flames melted paint from the hull. Most flames are out with hot spots, but the Coast Guard will assess damage and investigate causes. The ship carried about 165,000 gallons of fuel oil but showed no water ingress or fuel leaks. Water ballast could not be pumped in due to weight instability, so fires burned through the night into Tuesday.

Coast Guard Mackowiak Violetta

Judge orders teen mothers admitted to honor society

A federal judge ruled that two pregnant high school students denied National Honor Society membership must be admitted. U S District Judge William O Bertelsman set a Thursday compliance deadline for Covington area Grant County High School after an ACLU suit alleging sex discrimination.

Honor Society Covington, Ky William O. Bertelsman Covington The American Civil Liberties Union Somer Chipman Chasity Glass National Honor Society Grant County High School Williamstown

Stabbing at Lea County Correctional Facility Prompts Security Upgrades

Emerson notes the 1200-bed Lea County facility run by Wackenhut Corrections in Florida leases space to the state. Since replacing rivet fasteners in mid October, two stabbings occurred, the first ending Dec. 10 with Jose Montoya, 44, dying from a rusted metal rod and chain-link shank. Officials consider welding fence sections to prevent balcony drops as a safety measure. The prison now houses 900 inmates in three pods, with a fourth pod for 300 more recently opened.

Emerson Lea County Wackenhut Corrections Florida Smith Wackenhut Jose Montoya

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