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Newspaper

Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 19, 2000

Page

9

Convicted Resendiz requests death in Houston doctor rape slaying

Angel Maturino Resendiz, the train-hopping serial killer on the FBI’s 10 Most Wanted list, told a judge he wants the jury to impose the death penalty for the rape and murder of Dr Claudia Benton in December 1998. The jury found him guilty of capital murder and he refused any defense during the punishment phase, stating he prefers execution over life with no parole after 40 years.

Houston Angel Maturino Resendiz FBI Maturino Resendiz Claudia Benton Bill Harmon

Minor hassles and anxiety rise from small setbacks

Earlene Muse notes that little annoyances like a broken fingernail or a missed short putt can impact mental health more than major misfortunes. Sarum adds that learning to beat stress hinges on simple coping steps.

Earlene Muse

Man jailed in stabbing death of roommate in Midland

Midland County Sheriff’s Sgt. Terry Lowe says a man, whose name awaits arraignment, stabbed Raul Daniel Marquez around 12:45 am after an argument. The suspect turned himself in at the detention center at 10 am Thursday. Marquez lived at 2812 S County Road 1197 for about a year.

Midland County Sheriff Terry Lowe Raul Daniel Marquez Lowe Marquez S. County Road 1197

Crane operator cleared in Bonfire collapse case

OSHA found no wrongdoing by Zachry Construction in the Bonfire disaster at Texas A&M. The agency reviewed crane operation, wiring and logs, noting inconsistencies in earlier reports and that the university and commission had differing findings on the stack and equipment involved.

OSHA College Station Occupational Safety and Health Administration San Antonio Con Ae

Humane Society cook-off to fund no-kill shelter in Ector County

A chili cook-off and barbecue fundraising event for the Ector County Humane Society is set for June 10 at Becky Sam's Bar and Grill. The shelter, short on funding and space, seeks to expand beyond Odessa city limits while aiding animals with proceeds for utilities, vet bills, and care.

Humane Society Ector County Humane Society Becky Sam's Bar and Grill del NeSmith NeSmith Chili Cookers Terlingua Odessa Cheryl Brom Animal Control Manager Becky Sam

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Resendiz Angel Maturino Texas Allen Tanner Harmon Beau States Kelli Paetz Gonzales Elementary Sarum Zachry University Ector County Humane Society President
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