Ohio woman Debra Brown sentenced to death in teen slaying
In Cincinnati a Common Pleas judge imposed the death penalty on Debra Brown for killing a 15 year old girl and ordered execution on Oct. 10 with automatic appeal. Brown received seven to 25 years for an aggravated robbery tied to the victim's decomposed body found July 19. Alton Coleman awaits June 24 sentencing after a separate conviction and death recommendation. The pair, arrested July 20 in Evanston Illinois, face a string of Midwest killings, beatings, and robberies.
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Reporters jailed for refusal in Belushi murder case
In Los Angeles two reporters faced contempt of court for refusing to testify about interviews with Cathy Evelyn Smith in the John Belushi murder case. Brenna received 20 days and a $1,000 fine. Van Ness 30 days and a $1,000 fine, both stayed pending appeal.
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Chris van Ness
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Michael Montagna
Brian Crahan
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Belushi
Washington
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Mississippi
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Fred Grabbe
Charlotte
Tragic death of 5 year old Shabanna McCann in Chicago
Five year old Shabanna McCann was murdered after being thrown from a 13th floor window at Henry Horner Homes on Chicago's West Side. Johnny Freeman, 17, was charged with murder after a witness saw him with the girl earlier. The case involves suspected sexual assault and a rushed investigation by police.
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John Thomas
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Annie
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Three charged in killers escape from Chicago center
Three people including two inmates were charged with aiding the May 14 Metropol itan Correctional Center escape of Bernard Welch and Hugh Colomb. The pair remain at large as a nationwide manhunt continues, while three others face misdemeanor charges for smuggling marijuana to an inmate.
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