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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 30, 2002
Page
1
Local brief notes Murphysboro teens have been missing since Monday while Myers faces four felony charges in kidnapping with trial set. Also listed are column and section references from The Southern Illinoisan.
Central and Southern Illinois voters received AFL-CIO mailers endorsing Rod Blagojevich for governor while displaying George Ryan's photo and name. The misprint targets 19th District Democrats and contrasts Rep. Phelps and Shimkus voting records. The firm handling mailings blamed for the switch.
The Justice Department filed federal murder and related charges against John Muhammad in Maryland, detailing handwriting matches and a shared card clue. Prosecutors seek the harshest penalties for the Maryland Virginia and D C shootings that killed ten and injured three, with Muhammad charged on 20 counts while juvenile accomplice John Lee Malvo awaits separate handling.
Linda A Krutsinger notes the River to River trail through Ferne Clyffe State Park delivers vivid autumn scenery. Reds purples browns and golds blanket the hillsides drawing travelers in October amid drought fears easing with seasonal color.
A 33 year old Herrin man, Steven M. Crutchfield, received natural life in prison for the murder of 20 year old Michael Sasso of Chicago, stabbed 31 times April 3, 1999, at Crutchfield's estranged wife’s home in Herrin. The verdict followed a prior finding of guilty but mentally ill, later overturned on second degree murder instructions.
Herrin Mayor Vic Ritter says the city will pursue the new federal courthouse, arguing advantages in highway access Interstate 57 and Illinois 13, proximity to Williamson County Regional Airport, Marion prison, fire and medical facilities, and noting an anticipated $70 million infusion into Southern Illinois. The council unanimously backs the move as officials say the location decision has not yet been made.
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