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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 17, 2004
Page
5
Police responding to a child custody dispute found nine bodies aged 1 to 20, all believed to be children of Marcus Wesson, the suspect. The case centers on a family tragedy with Wesson as the accused figure in custody dispute aftermath.
Marcus Wesson, 57, left his bloodstained home after shooting nine family members, including eight children and a 25-year-old woman, authorities say. He surrendered to police and faces nine murder counts with possible death penalty. Coroners identifying victims and motive remains under investigation.
A late winter storm moved from the Midwest into New Jersey with up to 9 inches forecast and 10 inches possible in Ohio. a foot expected in parts of New York. Ohio police probe whether the snow contributed to a fatal crash near Akron. Ottawa Lake area and parts of Connecticut and Illinois report multiple inches. Residents react with fatigue and plans for snow days.
Nine year old Aaron Kinard survived his father Oscar Lawrence’s killing spree by lying motionless on the floor after his mother Anita Kinard was shot and later died. The boy, who turned nine the next day, rode to a neighbor’s home for help as deputies and medics arrived. Police say Lawrence killed Anita after an argument before turning the gun on himself.
Utah residents seeking welfare benefit information will be directed to a call center in India under a $7.8 million contract with eFunds, replacing the prior Wisconsin-based intake. State Rep. David Clark questions efficiency versus remote outsourcing amid criticism of overseas jobs.
The Davis-Besse nuclear plant in Oak Harbor Ohio resumed electricity generation Tuesday for the first time since a shutdown over two years ago when acid damaged a reactor lid. By afternoon it produced about 120 megawatts at 21 percent power, with full power expected in 10 to 14 days as NRC oversight continues.
A lawyer for a 9/11 charity linked to three firefighters has collected over 500000 in legal fees while distributing only 73000. William Kelly, whose firm handles licensing of the famous ground zero flag photo, has helped raise nearly 2 million for the Bravest Fund and a Hackensack paper charity. An audit is awaited as scrutiny grows over 553000 in fees deducted by McCarthy & Kelly.
New York authorities approved a temporary memorial for the 1993 World Trade Center bombing victims. The design will include a fragment from the relay memorial destroyed in the 9/11 attacks and will stand in front of a family viewing area in the southwest corner of the site.
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