Florida nutritionist slain in ritual murder at UF residence
Howard Appledorf, a University of Florida nutrition professor, died in a slow smothering ritual slaying as attackers reportedly feasted nearby. Police said three or more suspects are being questioned and an all-points bulletin was issued for a dark blue 1981 Pontiac Firebird linked to the case.
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Girl saves sisters in Mich. deadly family incident
In Morley Michigan a 14 year old girl awoke to a man in her room. The ex convict, Edward Louis Jack forty two, killed James Johnson thirty eight and Mary Johnson thirty nine then fled to a trailer and later died after a long standoff. The girl and her sisters seven and four survived after he restrained them for hours and she urged them to safety. Authorities say the girl may have persuaded Jack not to harm them and that the teen will be scarred but resilient. Jack had just been released from jail and drank heavily prior to the incident.
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Morley, Mich
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Louis Kempton
Josephine Dunn
Kempton
Morley
Grand Rapids
Eddie
Louis
Southern Michigan
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