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Newspaper

Southern Illinoisan

Location

Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Aug 24, 1979

Page

10

Death appeal heard as Bishop faces Nevada gas chamber

A three judge 9th U S Circuit panel reviews an appeal by two public defenders to halt the execution of Jesse Bishop, a 46 year old Los Angeles area resident who pleaded guilty to the 1977 Strip casino killing. Las Vegas judge had denied a stay and Bishop faces execution in Carson City on Monday.

San Francisco Jesse Bishop Nevada Las Vegas Bishop Baltimore Carson City 9Th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals U.S Harry Claiborne

Priest freed after confession in Pagano robbery case

The Pagano trial halted as Ronald Clouser admitted involvement in the Gentleman Bandit robberies. Clouser pleaded guilty to three second degree robbery counts, while five armed robbery and one attempted robbery charges against Pagano were dropped. Delaware prosecutors will review new information before deciding next steps.

Pagano Ronald Clouser Brookhavan Cu Pagano Pennsylvania Delaware County District Attorney’s John Crane Clouser

Police gun down 'little skinny guy' in self-defense

New York police say five officers were justified after firing 21 bullets at Luis Baez, a 26 year old man described as under 5 feet 4 inches and 130 pounds, who allegedly advanced with scissors. Baez had recently been released from a mental ward. His mother questioned the officers' actions.

New York Rose Padilla Luis Baez Baez Frank Mendyk Kings County Hospital

Wife acquitted of killing husband in Jacksonville case

A 29 year old woman Mary Posley was acquitted of second degree murder in the February death of her 27 year old husband after jurors heard she feared for her life. Her daughter testified that Arthur Posley beat her mother with guns during the dispute over a car keys incident.

Jacksonville, Fla Arthur Posley

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