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Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 13, 1981

Page

3

Paroled killer Camillo's fate eyed by Missouri board

Officials will review the record of John Joseph Camillo, 37, a convicted killer who escaped in 1978 as Joe Preston and lived in Granger for three months, to decide next month if he may be released. Parole board members weigh offense, institutional adjustment, emotional stability, and post release plans amid local sentiment.

ST. Louis John Joseph Camillo Camille Kathy Jenkins Camillo Joe Preston Granger Missouri Ms. Jenkins Joey Joseph Teasdale Capitol Teasdale Joe Missouri Probation and Parole Board Wilbur Kirschner Kirschner Dick Moore Moore

Steven Judy Buried With Bourbon Before Indiana Execution

Relatives say condemned killer Steven T. Judy nearly received his last wish a burial with a half pint of bourbon. His foster father retrieved the bottle at the last minute. Judy, the first Indiana execution in 20 years, chose death over life in prison and received funeral rites near the site of his abduction and murders. The Rev. David Felton and attorney Steven L. Harris spoke briefly during services as Judy’s life and crimes were discussed.

Indianapolis Steven T. Judy Indiana Robert KR. Aeake Seeees Texas Judy Terry L. Chasteen Central State Hospital Carr David Felton Indiana Council of Churches Steven L. Harris Steven

Judge in Tampa gives death penalty to 20 year old killer

Hillsborough Circuit Judge Harry Lee Coe sentenced Derwin Norris to die for the beating death of 98 year old Cara Brooks in her home on February 14 1980 despite a jury recommendation of life. The judge said parole commissions create a chance for parole and questioned the reliability of life terms.

Tampa Fla Hillsborough Harry Lee Coe Derwin Norris Cara M. Brooks Brooks Florida Probation and Parole Commission Mr. Norris

Los Angeles May End Busing As Early As April 10

Los Angeles school board members indicated the mandatory busing program could end as soon as April 10 after a state Supreme Court ruling upheld Proposition 1. A final decision may come at the next regular meeting, with some directors supporting mid semester transfers to neighborhood schools after Easter.

Los Angeles Supreme Court

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