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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1985
Page
12
Government report shows 26 percent of U S households touched by crime in 1984 a decline from 32 percent since 1975. Suburban and rural residents fared better than city dwellers with blacks more vulnerable yet high income households more likely to be victimized.
In Toms River a 14 year old witness testifies about the fatal May 11 1984 blaze at the Haunted Castle attraction in Jackson Township. He describes a companion who started the fire with a cigarette lighter and refused to evacuate as flames spread through the ride. Owners face aggravated manslaughter charges with defense claiming the fire was intentional and unforeseeable.
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