Inside a Secret Prison Attack exposes woman's captivity
Dawn, 23, endured more than a year of captivity and abuse by Ronald Williams, who used a baseball bat and a metal club to restrain her in a Kansas trailer. The case sparked Franklin County’s fight against domestic violence and tested a new support program.
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Vickie Moss
Herald
Robin Saylor
Dawn
Saylor
Franklin County
Ronald Williams
California
Kansas
Why did you stay in domestic violence cases noted
Local advocate says survivors face complex choices and pressures. Crystal Camis of Women's Transitional Care Services notes many stay due to fear, dependence, or safety concerns. Franklin County partners with police, county attorney, and service groups to aid victims, with hotlines at 785 242 6300 during hours and 800 770 3030 24 hours.
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Vickie Moss Hera
Crystal Camis
Ottawa
Franklin County
Inga
Story continues Part 2 of captive woman's life
A Monday continuation explores the hidden life of a woman held in a secret prison. The piece examines the operations and challenges facing the local law enforcement special domestic violence unit.
US troops under investigation for rape and killings in Iraq
Five U S soldiers are being investigated over the March rape and slayings of a young Iraqi woman and three family members in Bedi Iraq. Officials say the case involves a crime of opportunity with one soldier admitting involvement and a cover up including burning the body. The incident is tied to other recent civilian killings by troops south of Baghdad.
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Ryan Lenz
Associated Press
Bedi
Iraq
U.S
Baghdad
Franklin County faces open meetings complaint over counselor move
Franklin County officials say an open meetings complaint has been filed with Attorney General Phill Kline over a June 7 decision to name Lisa Johnson full time county counselor, replacing Scott Ryburn. Officials deny an executive session occurred, and minutes lack any related vote or public notice.
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Herald
Franklin County
County Commission
Phill Kline
Ottawa Herald
Franklin County Commission
Lisa Johnson
Jay Newton
Heather Jones
Scott Ryburn
Newton
Jones
Ryburn
Commission
Johnson
Anderson
Jan Lunsford
Kline
Lunsford
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