Witness fabricates alibi in Washington sniper case
Investigators said a key witness gave a fake account of the attack, describing a cream colored van and an AK-74 rifle. The deception complicates the probe into the Virginia parking lot shooting of an FBI analyst as prosecutors review potential charges for filing a false statement.
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Fitness hearings set for Du Quoin teens in taxicab death
Two Du Quoin teenagers charged with four counts of first degree murder and armed robbery in the Sept murder of taxi driver James Adcock will undergo fitness evaluations. Carbondale psychologist James Peterson completed reports, hearings scheduled for 1 p.m. Wednesday in Perry County Circuit Court to determine if the younger boy can be tried as an adult.
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Seventh Annual Youth Waterfowl Academy at Shawnee College
Cypress Creek brief covers a free youth event for hunters 15 and younger on Saturday from 5 to 9 30 PM at Shawnee College Cafeteria. Registration starts at 5 PM with banquet, prizes, ethics, duck identification and bird calling demos. Pre register by calling 634 2231. Adults may buy licenses and duck stamps. All youths must have hunter safety.
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Remains Thought to be Norris City Teen Linda Keown
Remains found at a rural Hamilton County site are being examined for a possible match to Linda Keown, a Norris City teenager who disappeared years ago. A class ring with initials L.K. and red sweater fragments were found with the bones. Police caution that identification and cause of death must be established by forensic tests at a Fairview Heights lab, amid rumors and uncertainty.
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Fairview Heights
Carbondale council approves 18 year olds working in bars
The Carbondale council approved BASSET program participation allowing 18 year olds to work in bars. It also awarded several contracts: Dean Bush won 22,849 to extend sewers at the Bicentennial Industrial Park. E T Simonds bid 804,005.24 for lanes and signals at East Walnut and Giant City. AmerenCIPS to relocate poles at 19,591. WalFly Inc. to build a Cedar Lake supervisor residence at 100,000.
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Dillinger Road
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East Walnut Street
Giant City Road
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Jeff Doherty
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Cedar Lake
Victim family asks for execution in clemency hearing
Taylor faced a clemency hearing as the Prisoner Review Board heard the case for execution. The board, led by chair Anne R. Taylor, focused on the victim and family while noting Taylor’s prior crimes. The panel will send confidential recommendations to the governor for the final decision.
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