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Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 24, 2000

Page

22

Convicted child molester found guilty of aggravated kidnapping

In Fort Worth area, Ricky Lee Franks was found guilty of aggravated kidnapping in the 1999 disappearance of 6 year old Opal Jo Jennings. The jury, after a 16 hour, two day deliberation, was directed to resume and delivered a verdict. Franks faces possible life imprisonment with sentencing set for October 2.

Fort Worth North Texas Ricky Lee Franks Opal Jo Jennings Robert Gill Franks Opal Saginaw Richard Lee California Leo Robert Wood Mansfield

Houston cops grant misused for laptops not personnel

Houston police used 46 million dollars in COPS grants to buy 1958 laptops and equipment instead of hiring 903 officers. Only 308 new officers were added, while officials claim the program aided crime reduction. audits warn the 100,000 target by 2000 will fall short.

Houston Houston Police Department U.S Houston Chronicle Wendy Calderon Calderon Lee Brown Justice Department

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