Testimony highlights abuse expert in Hackethal trial
In the Hackethal sexual abuse case, psychologist Dr. Virginia Hoffman testified July interviews showed behavior suggesting abuse by a close loved one. Prosecutors pressed Hoffman on objectivity as defense cited other minors accusing fabrication. The judge called a recess and closing arguments were anticipated today.
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John Bigler
Virginia Hoffman
Southern Illinois University
Carbondale
Hoffman
Hackethal
Steven Spomer
Farrell asks for fitness re evaluation in teen case
The Du Quoin youth charged with killing taxi driver James Adcock faces a motion for reexamination of mental health and fitness to stand trial. Public Defender Thomas Mansfield seeks a sealed report after a new evaluation is ordered following questions about the younger accomplice.
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Pinckneyville
du Quoin
James Adcock
Thomas Mansfield
Carl Farrell
David Stanton
Farrell
Mansfield
Furrell
Carbondale
James Peterson
Stanton
Mark Maclin
Department of Human Services
Ortale named interim assessor for Williamson County
Carl Ortale of Carterville has been asked by Marion Williamson County officials to serve as interim supervisor of assessments. The 48 year old former E F Hutton broker and current Eagle One Investments representative will evaluate property values and oversee a smooth transition while examining whether properties have been properly assessed. Ortale stressed he aims to fix any issues quickly and he does not seek a permanent post, noting he was appointed for a 60 day hire.
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Marion
Williamson County
Robert “Bo” Emery
Wendell Fisher
Carl Ortale
Carterville
Ortale
Jeff Robinson
E.F. Hutton
Eagle One Investments
Carbondale
Patti
Patti Outdoor
Ortck Communications Inc
Emery
Confession details murder during drug courier case in Johnston City and Benton
Smith testified at a Smith murder hearing that he and Blair, a friend, drank and smoked marijuana at multiple Johnston City and Benton locations before a night drive near Lake Moses. He described a dream like fight with Quintanilla, then distraught actions on Sam Pyle Bridge. He admitted placing Blair in the water and expressed remorse for Cassie and her family.
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Smith
Armando Quintanilla
Quintanilla
Johnston City
Benton
Blair
Lake Moses
Sam Pyle Bridge
Cassie
Births in Carbondale Area Honor Families at Memorial Hospital
Amy Brown and Steve welcome a daughter on Oct 31 2002 at Memorial Hospital of Carbondale. Michelle Calloway and Daniel Jr greet a daughter also on Oct 31. Crystan Tyson and Mike welcome a daughter while Sandra Kelley and Rodney Jr have a daughter on Nov 2. LaDina Foster and Timothy welcome a son on Nov 3 at Memorial Hospital of Carbondale.
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Steeleville
August Rieckenberg
Memorial Hospital
Chester
St. John Lutheran Church
Bremen
Edwin Reuter
St. John Lutheran Cemetery
Schroeder-McClure
Marion
Inez Rainey
Fountains Nursing Care Center
Wilson-McReynolds
Gary Burnett
Rose Hill
Funeral
Cancer Society
Murphysboro
Olive Etherton
St. Joseph’s Memorial Hospital
Crain Funeral Home
Pleasant Grove Chapel
Brown
Amy
Steve
Memorial Hospital of
Carbondale
Calloway
Michelle
Daniel Jr
Memorial Hospital of Carbondale
Tyson
Crystan
Mike
Kelley
Sandra
Rodney Jr
Foster
LaDina
Timothy
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Claiborn
Mt. Vernon
Dream Homes
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Hcis
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Ewing
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Nashville
Tenn
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Frank Marshall
Williams Chapel
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Shawneelink
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Angela Brown
LAW Firm
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S. Lewis Lane
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Walnut St
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Perry County
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