Ruth Pelke murder 5/14/1985 Crown Point, IN *Stabbed to death by 4 teen girls, all sentenced to prison*

Ruth Pelke

4 girls held in killing
Teen-ager is convicted in murder of woman
Teen-Aged Girl Sentenced To 60 Years
Cooper Girl In Court For Sentencing In Fatal Stabbing Of Bible Teacher
Indiana girl, 16, gets death sentence
Grandson of murder victim forgives condemned killer
Teenager faces death sentence
Pope Urges Indiana Not to Execute Woman
High court hears appeal in teen’s death sentence
Indiana court spares life of teenage killer
Convictions in slaying are upheld
Murderpedia: Paula R. Cooper
Wikipedia: Paula Cooper
Pelke’s devotion to family, faith resonates decades after murder
Paula Cooper: Convicted of murder at 15, a Gary woman prepares for her 2013 release
Indiana woman sentenced to die at 16 for murdering teacher to be released
Paula Cooper Release: Ind. woman sentenced to death at 16 to leave prison

Movies/Documentaries
60 Minutes

Defendants
Paula Cooper – convicted, sentenced to death, overturned sentence, resentenced to 60 years in prison, parole 6/17/2013
Denise Thomas – convicted, sentenced to 35 years in prison
Karen D. Corder – pled guilty, sentenced to 60 years in prison
April J. Beverly – pled guilty, sentenced to 25 years in prison

INMATE INFORMATION

DOC Number 864800
First Name PAULA
Middle Name R
Last Name COOPER
Suffix
Date of Birth 08/25/1969
Gender Female
Race Black
Facility/Location Rockville Correctional Facility
Earliest Possible Release Date 06/17/2013

Sentence Information
Date of Sentence 08/18/1989
Description MURDER
Term in Years / Months / Days 60 00 00000
Type of Conviction M
Indiana Citation Code 35-42-1-1
Cause Number 3CR-109-685-433
County of Conviction LAKE
Projected Release Date 06/17/2013

INMATE INFORMATION

DOC Number 855539
First Name DENISE
Middle Name M
Last Name THOMAS
Suffix
Date of Birth 09/23/1970
Gender Female
Race Black
Facility/Location Discharge
Earliest Possible Release Date 08/25/2003

Sentence Information
Date of Sentence 12/04/1985
Description MURDER
Term in Years / Months / Days 35 00 00000
Type of Conviction M
Indiana Citation Code 35-42-1-1
Cause Number 3CR-113-85-445
County of Conviction LAKE
Projected Release Date 08/25/2003

INMATE INFORMATION

DOC Number 863347
First Name KAREN
Middle Name D
Last Name CORDER
Suffix
Date of Birth 07/27/1968
Gender Female
Race Black
Facility/Location Deceased
Earliest Possible Release Date 12/30/2008

Sentence Information
Date of Sentence 05/30/1986
Description MURDER
Term in Years / Months / Days 60 00 00000
Type of Conviction M
Indiana Citation Code 35-42-1-1
Cause Number 3CR-79-585-313
County of Conviction LAKE
Projected Release Date 12/30/2008

INMATE INFORMATION

DOC Number 853678
First Name APRIL
Middle Name J
Last Name BEVERLY
Suffix
Date of Birth 09/13/1969
Gender Female
Race Black
Facility/Location Discharge
Earliest Possible Release Date 04/10/1999

Sentence Information
Date of Sentence 07/18/1986
Description ROBBERY (SERIOUS BODILY INJURY)
Term in Years / Months / Days 25 00 00000
Type of Conviction FA
Indiana Citation Code 35-42-5-1
Cause Number 3CR-110-685-434
County of Conviction LAKE
Projected Release Date 04/10/1999

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Deadly Duo: Jennifer Laurie Twist and David Neal Luckey killed 72-year-old Elmer “Bud” Weese, sentenced to LWOP

Suspect admits to theft, but denies being a murderer (part 1)
Suspect denies taking part in man’s murder (part 2)
State says woman to face death (part 1)
Prosecution notifies woman death penalty is sought (part 2)
Twist said she hit man, two testify (part 1)
Witnesses recall night of murder (part 2)
Seeking a staggering truth
Video shows courtroom a raging Twist
Twist ‘loses cool’ on tape, threatens to sue detectives
Twist found guilty (part 1)
Jury finds Twist guilty of first-degree murder (part 2)
Grisly details (part 1)
Twist expected to testify against Luckey this week
Killers given life in prison (part 1)
Pair to serve without possibility of parole (part 2)

Movies/Documentaries
Pretty Dangerous: Twisted Killers

Defendants
Jennifer Laurie Twist – convicted, sentenced to LWOP plus 18 years
David Neal Luckey – convicted, sentenced to LWOP plus 18 years

INMATE INFORMATION

DC Number: 816719
Name: TWIST, JENNIFER L
Race: WHITE
Sex: FEMALE
Hair Color: BROWN
Eye Color: BLUE
Height: 5’08”
Weight: 205 lbs.
Birth Date: 01/22/1973
Initial Receipt Date: 03/15/1999
Current Facility: LOWELL C.I.
Current Custody: CLOSE
Current Release Date: SENTENCED TO LIFE

Aliases:
JENNIFER TWIST
JENNIFER L TWIST
JENNIFER LAURIE TWIST
JENNIFER LAVERN TWIST

Scars, Marks, and Tattoos:
Type Location Description
TATTOO BACK JENNIFER W/ (3) CHINESE SYMBOLS
TATTOO LEFT ARM CAT W/ BADDNESS CAT
TATTOO LEFT CHEST DARLENE
TATTOO RIGHT LEG FLOWERS W/ MUSHROON

Current Prison Sentence History:
Offense Date Offense Sentence Date County Case No. Prison Sentence Length
07/21/1996 1ST DEG MUR,COM.OF FELONY 10/20/1999 MARION 9602310 SENTENCED TO LIFE

Note: The offense descriptions are truncated and do not necessarily reflect the crime of conviction. Please refer to the court documents or the Florida Statutes for further information or definition.

Detainers: (Further information may be obtained by contacting the detaining agency)
Detainer Date Agency Type Date Canceled
02/13/1992 NTFY: MARION CO P&P NTFY/P&P 07/21/1992
02/27/1992 MARION CO. JAIL DETAIN 07/21/1992
03/16/1994 NTFY: MARION CO P&P NTFY/P&P 10/11/1994
10/17/1996 MARION COUNTY SO DETAIN 11/04/1998

Incarceration History:
Date In-Custody Date Out-of-Custody
02/20/1992 07/21/1992
03/29/1994 10/11/1994
10/11/1996 11/04/1998
03/15/1999 Currently Incarcerated

Prior Prison History: (Note: Data reflected covers periods of incarceration with the Florida Dept.of Corrections since January of 1983)
Offense Date Offense Sentence Date County Case No. Prison Sentence Length
05/14/1991 ACCESSORY AFTER FACT 11/12/1991 MARION 9101785 5Y 0M 0D
05/25/1991 TRAFFIC IN STOLEN PROPERTY 02/13/1992 MARION 9101439 4Y 6M 0D
07/21/1996 HOME INVASION – ROBBERY 02/11/1999 MARION 9602310 18Y 0M 0D

INMATE INFORMATION

DC Number: 627793
Name: LUCKEY, DAVID N
Race: WHITE
Sex: MALE
Hair Color: BROWN
Eye Color: BLUE
Height: 5’11”
Weight: 176 lbs.
Birth Date: 02/06/1955
Initial Receipt Date: 11/04/1999
Current Facility: TAYLOR C.I.
Current Custody: CLOSE
Current Release Date: SENTENCED TO LIFE

Aliases:
DAVID LUCKEY
DAVID DURAL LUCKEY
DAVID N LUCKEY
DAVID N. LUCKEY
DAVID NEAL LUCKEY
DAVID NEAL LUCKY

Current Prison Sentence History:
Offense Date Offense Sentence Date County Case No. Prison Sentence Length
07/21/1996 1ST DG MUR/PREMED. OR ATT. 10/20/1999 MARION 9602310 SENTENCED TO LIFE
07/21/1996 HOME INVASION – ROBBERY 10/20/1999 MARION 9602310 18Y 0M 0D

Note: The offense descriptions are truncated and do not necessarily reflect the crime of conviction. Please refer to the court documents or the Florida Statutes for further information or definition.

Incarceration History:
Date In-Custody Date Out-of-Custody
11/04/1999 Currently Incarcerated

Update: Correctional Officer Fred Griffis murder *William Van Poyck executed, finally*

Fred Griffis

Correctional Officer Fred Griffis murder 6/24/1987 West Palm Beach, FL *Killed in the line of duty, 3 inmates charged
William Van Poyck, Fla. man, executed for murdering prison guard during 1987 escape attempt
William Van Poyck executed for fatal shooting of prison guard
William Van Poyck: Florida Supreme Court says his execution can go forward
Fla. man executed for prison guard’s murder
Murderpedia: William Van Poyck

INMATE INFORMATION

DC Number: 034071
Name: VANPOYCK, WILLIAM E
Race: WHITE
Sex: MALE
Hair Color: BROWN
Eye Color: BLUE
Height: 5’06”
Weight: 168 lbs.
Birth Date: 07/04/1954
Initial Receipt Date: 04/13/1972
Current Facility: FLORIDA STATE PRISON
Current Custody: MAXIMUM
Current Release Date: DECEASED

Aliases:
WILLIAM ROY PITTS
WILLIAM VANPOYCK
WILLIAM E VANPOYCK
WILLIAM EDWARD VANPOYCK

Scars, Marks, and Tattoos:
Type Location Description
TATTOO STOMACH EAGLE LOWER STOMACH

Current Prison Sentence History:
Offense Date Offense Sentence Date County Case No. Prison Sentence Length
11/12/1971 ROBB. GUN/DEADLY WPN 01/27/1972 MIAMI-DADE 7110294 SENTENCED TO LIFE
11/26/1971 BURGUNOCCSTRUC/CV OR ATT. 04/06/1972 MIAMI-DADE 7110077 10Y 0M 0D
11/26/1971 LARCENY/GRAND THEFT 04/06/1972 MIAMI-DADE 7110077 10Y 0M 0D
11/22/1971 GRAND THEFT MOTOR VEHICLE 04/06/1972 MIAMI-DADE 7110462 5Y 0M 0D
11/22/1971 TRAFFIC IN STOLEN PROPERTY 04/06/1972 MIAMI-DADE 7110462 5Y 0M 0D
11/25/1971 GRAND THEFT MOTOR VEHICLE 04/06/1972 MIAMI-DADE 7110703 5Y 0M 0D
09/18/1979 ESCAPE 01/14/1980 MIAMI-DADE 7915375 1Y 0M 0D
06/24/1987 1ST DG MUR/PREMED. OR ATT. 12/21/1988 PALM BEACH 8706736 DEATH SENTENCE
06/24/1987 ROBB. GUN/DEADLY WPN 12/21/1988 PALM BEACH 8706736 SENTENCED TO LIFE
06/24/1987 HOMICIDE,MANSL.CUL.NEGLI(ATTEMPTED) 12/21/1988 PALM BEACH 8706736 15Y 0M 0D
06/24/1987 AGG ASSLT-W/WPN NO INTENT TO K 12/21/1988 PALM BEACH 8706736 5Y 0M 0D
06/24/1987 ESCAPE 12/21/1988 PALM BEACH 8706736 15Y 0M 0D
06/24/1987 1ST DEG MUR,COM.OF FELONY(ATTEMPTED) 12/21/1988 PALM BEACH 8811116 SENTENCED TO LIFE

INMATE INFORMATION

DC Number: 072791
Name: VALDEZ, FRANK
Race: WHITE
Sex: MALE
Hair Color: BLACK
Eye Color: BROWN
Height: 5’08”
Weight: 180 lbs.
Birth Date: 10/28/1962
Release Facility: UNKNOWN-2
Custody: MAXIMUM
Release Date: DECEASED

Aliases:
JOY FRANCIS VALDES
FRANK VALDEZ
FRANK J VALDEZ

Current Prison Sentence History:
Offense Date Offense Sentence Date County Case No. Prison Sentence Length
06/24/1987 1ST DG MUR/PREMED. OR ATT. 07/27/1990 PALM BEACH 8914387 DEATH SENTENCE
06/24/1987 ROBB. GUN/DEADLY WPN 07/27/1990 PALM BEACH 8914387 SENTENCED TO LIFE
06/24/1987 1ST DG MUR/PREMED. OR ATT.(ATTEMPTED) 07/27/1990 PALM BEACH 8914387 SENTENCED TO LIFE
06/24/1987 1ST DG MUR/PREMED. OR ATT.(ATTEMPTED) 07/27/1990 PALM BEACH 8914387 SENTENCED TO LIFE
06/24/1987 1ST DG MUR/PREMED. OR ATT.(ATTEMPTED) 07/27/1990 PALM BEACH 8914387 SENTENCED TO LIFE
06/24/1987 1ST DG MUR/PREMED. OR ATT.(ATTEMPTED) 07/27/1990 PALM BEACH 8914387 SENTENCED TO LIFE
06/24/1987 1ST DG MUR/PREMED. OR ATT.(ATTEMPTED) 07/27/1990 PALM BEACH 8914387 SENTENCED TO LIFE
06/24/1987 1ST DG MUR/PREMED. OR ATT.(ATTEMPTED) 07/27/1990 PALM BEACH 8914387 SENTENCED TO LIFE
06/24/1987 1ST DG MUR/PREMED. OR ATT.(ATTEMPTED) 07/27/1990 PALM BEACH 8914387 SENTENCED TO LIFE
06/24/1987 AGG ASSLT-W/WPN NO INTENT TO K 07/27/1990 PALM BEACH 8914387 5Y 0M 0D
06/24/1987 HARBOR,CONCEAL,AID ESCAPEE 07/27/1990 PALM BEACH 8914387 15Y 0M 0D

Note: The offense descriptions are truncated and do not necessarily reflect the crime of conviction. Please refer to the court documents or the Florida Statutes for further information or definition.

Incarceration History:
Date In-Custody Date Out-of-Custody
04/22/1980 09/02/1982
05/31/1984 02/02/1987
08/27/1990 07/17/1999

Prior Prison History: (Note: Data reflected covers periods of incarceration with the Florida Dept.of Corrections since January of 1983)
Offense Date Offense Sentence Date County Case No. Prison Sentence Length
09/28/1979 RESISTING OFFICER W/VIOLEN. 04/15/1980 MIAMI-DADE 3Y 0M 0D
10/06/1983 BURG/DWELL/OCCUP.CONVEY 05/11/1984 MIAMI-DADE 8322693 7Y 0M 0D
10/06/1983 ROBB. NO GUN/DDLY.WPN 05/11/1984 MIAMI-DADE 8322693 7Y 0M 0D
10/06/1983 KIDNAP;COMM.OR FAC.FELONY 05/11/1984 MIAMI-DADE 8322693 7Y 0M 0D
06/01/1983 BURG/DWELL/OCCUP.CONVEY 05/21/1984 MIAMI-DADE 8312288 6Y 0M 0D
06/01/1983 GRAND THEFT,$300 LESS &20,000 05/21/1984 MIAMI-DADE 8312288 5Y 0M 0D
06/01/1983 BURGLARY TOOLS-POSSESS 05/21/1984 MIAMI-DADE 8312288 5Y 0M 0D
04/27/1983 BURG/DWELL/OCCUP.CONVEY 05/21/1984 MIAMI-DADE 8313846 5Y 0M 0D
04/27/1983 GRAND THEFT,$300 LESS &20,000 05/21/1984 MIAMI-DADE 8313846 5Y 0M 0D

Update: University of Alabama Rampage *Amy Bishop pled guilty, sentenced to LWOP*

Victims
Dr. Gopi Podila, Chairman of Biological Sciences
Dr. Maria Davis, Associate Biology Professor
Dr. Adriel Johnson, Associate Biology Professor
Dr. Joseph Leahy, Associate Biology Professor (survived, critical)
Dr. Luis Cruz-Vera, Associate Biology Professor (survived, stable)
Stephanie Monticello, Staff Assistant (survived, stable)

UAH shooter Amy Bishop pleads guilty to capital murder, avoids death penalty
The Amy Bishop Case
Complete coverage Amy Bishop
Alabama court denies Amy Bishop’s appeal of capital murder charge, life sentence
Murderpedia: Amy Bishop
Wikipedia: 2010 University of Alabama in Huntsville shooting
Shooting at University of Alabama – 3 dead, 3 wounded *Biology Professor Amy Bishop charged with the shootings*
Breaking News: Amy Bishop charged in brother’s 1986 shooting death, finally

Books
THE BUTCHER OF BRAINTREE: The Homicidal Soul of Amy Bishop
A Professor’s Rage: The Chilling True Story of Harvard PhD Amy Bishop, her Brother’s Mysterious Death, and the Shooting Spree that Shocked the Nation

Movies/Documentaries
Fatal Encounters: Deadly Genius
Snapped: Amy Bishop

Amy Bishop

Serial Killer: Carl Millard Patton Jr. sentenced to 5 consecutive terms of life in prison

Victims
Richard Russell Jackson
Fred Wyatt
Betty Jo Ephlin
Liddie Matthews Evans
Joe Cleveland

Patton indicted in 1973 killing-for-hire
Murder suspect’s wife: ‘He killed Liddie and Joe’
DNA ties man to four 1977 execution-style slayings
Patton Pleads Guilty in 1977 Murder Case
Man gets two life terms for 1977 killings
Man gets life for murder of woman found in Flint River 25 years ago
Patton’s wife pleads in Flint River case

Movies/Documentaries
Swamp Murders: Chain Reaction

Defendants
Carl Millard Patton Jr. – pled guilty, sentenced to 4 consecutive terms of life in prison
Norma Patton – pled guilty to concealing a death, sentenced to probation, testified against Carl
Marie Jackson Wyatt – died of natural causes

INMATE INFORMATION

PATTON, CARL M
GDC ID: 0000416504
PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION

YOB: 1949
RACE: WHITE
GENDER: MALE
HEIGHT: 5’09”
WEIGHT: 240
EYE COLOR: BROWN
HAIR COLOR: BROWN
SCARS, MARKS, TATTOOS

INCARCERATION DETAILS

MAJOR OFFENSE: MURDER
MOST RECENT INSTITUTION: MACON STATE PRISON
MAX POSSIBLE RELEASE DATE: LIFE Important Release Information
For parole information please go to Georgia State Board of Pardons and Paroles website.

ACTUAL RELEASE DATE: CURRENTLY SERVING
CURRENT STATUS: ACTIVE
KNOWN ALIASES

A.K.A. PATTON,CARL
A.K.A. PATTON,CARL JR
A.K.A. PATTON,CARL M
A.K.A. PATTON,CARL MILLARD
A.K.A. PATTON,CARL MILLER
A.K.A. PATTON,MILLARD C
A.K.A. PATTON,MILLARD CARL

STATE OF GEORGIA – CURRENT SENTENCES

CASE NO: 519172
OFFENSE: MURDER
CONVICTION COUNTY: CLAYTON COUNTY
CRIME COMMIT DATE: 12/20/1977
SENTENCE LENGTH: NOT AVAILABLE

CASE NO: 519172
OFFENSE: MURDER
CONVICTION COUNTY: DEKALB COUNTY
CRIME COMMIT DATE: 12/17/1977
SENTENCE LENGTH: NOT AVAILABLE

CASE NO: 519172
OFFENSE: MURDER
CONVICTION COUNTY: DEKALB COUNTY
CRIME COMMIT DATE: 12/17/1977
SENTENCE LENGTH: NOT AVAILABLE

CASE NO: 519172
OFFENSE: MURDER
CONVICTION COUNTY: CLAYTON COUNTY
CRIME COMMIT DATE: 11/12/1977
SENTENCE LENGTH: NOT AVAILABLE

CASE NO: 519172
OFFENSE: MURDER
CONVICTION COUNTY: HENRY COUNTY
CRIME COMMIT DATE: 03/09/1973
SENTENCE LENGTH: NOT AVAILABLE
STATE OF GEORGIA – PRIOR SENTENCES

STATE OF GEORGIA – INCARCERATION HISTORY

INCARCERATION BEGIN INCARCERATION END
03/14/2003 ACTIVE
11/15/1983 05/02/1984

Serial Killer Richard Ramirez *The Night Stalker* dies today while on death row

Richard Ramirez — aka The Night Stalker — who went on a rape-murder spree in Los Angeles in the mid-80s and terrorized the entire city — is dead at 53 … but we’re getting conflicting info on the cause.

Ramirez killed at least 13 people and attempted 5 more … by climbing in the windows of homes. He also committed 11 sexual assaults, and probably more.

Ramirez was convicted and sentenced to death in 1989, and sat on San Quentin’s death row ever since. The death sentence was not carried out because of endless appeals.

A San Quentin spokesperson reportedly says Ramirez died of natural causes … HOWEVER … a prison official told TMZ … the murderer died from Hepatitis C, which some doctors say can be transmitted through sexual contact. Hep C is verifiably contracted through IV drug use and blood transfusions.

EXCLUSIVE DETAILS @ TMZ NIGHT STALKER DEAD

My posts on Richard Ramirez:
Serial Killer: Ricardo “Richard” Muñoz Ramirez *The Night Stalker*
This Date in History: Richard “Night Stalker” Ramirez born 1960

Update: Sgt. Jan and Quianna Pietrzak murders *3 former Marines convicted of their murders; Penalty phase starts 6/10/2013 – Prosecutors seeing death penalty*

Sgt. Jan and Quianna Pietrzak

Marine Sgt. Jan and Quianna Pietrzak murder 10/15/2008 Camp Pendleton, CA *4 fellow Marines arrested for their murders*
Sgt. Jan and Quianna Pietrzak obituary
Trial begins in case of 4 Marines charged with brutal 2008 murder of Camp Pendleton Sergeant, wife
Marine confessed involvement in Winchester murders, jury hears
Video shows Marine admits role in deaths
3 Marines Convicted in Torture Murders of Sgt. and Wife
Brooklyn Marine Kevin Cox, 25, found guilty of 2008 Camp Pendelton torture slaying
Jury finds 2 Calif. ex-Marines guilty in killings
A Few ‘Bad’ Men
Wikipedia: Murder of Jan Pawel and Quiana Jenkins Pietrzak

Defendants
Emrys John – convicted,
Kevin Darnell Cox – convicted,
Tyrone Miller – convicted,
Kesuan Sykes – trial starts in August

Erie Manufacturing Mass Murder: Nelson Serrano convicted of 4 murders, sentenced to death

Victims
George Gonsalves, 69
Frank Dosso, 35
George Patisso Jr., 26
Diane Dosso Patisso, 28

Police Seek Mass Murderer (part 1)
Killings Under Investigation in Barow (part 2)
Killings Stun Relatives, Friends and Neighbors(part 1)
4 Plant Workers Slain in Bartow
Victims (part 2)
Slayings May Be Result of Dispute
Police Get New Leads on Slayings
Man charged in quadruple 1997 Polk slayings
New Trial To Begin In Bartow Murders
Judge warns victims’ mother not to cry on stand
Serrano Guilty of Four Murders
Jury Says Serrano Should Die
Nelson Serrano Sentenced to Death
Sentencing Order
State High Court to Hear Serrano Appeal Tuesday
Polk killer Nelson Serrano should die, Florida Supreme Court says
Murderpedia: Nelson Ivan Serrano
Wikipedia: Nelson Serrano
Dosso Buys Erie, Scene of 1997 Mass Murder, for $56,000 in Bidding War

Movies/Documentaries
48 Hours: To Catch A Killer
Unusual Suspects: Manufacturing Murder

INMATE INFORMATION

DC Number: 129232
Name: SERRANO, NELSON I
Race: WHITE
Sex: MALE
Hair Color: BROWN
Eye Color: BLUE
Height: 5’09”
Weight: 183 lbs.
Birth Date: 09/15/1938
Initial Receipt Date: 06/28/2007
Current Facility: UNION C.I.
Current Custody: MAXIMUM
Current Release Date: DEATH SENTENCE

Aliases:
NELSON I SERRANO NELSON IVAN SERRANO

Current Prison Sentence History:
Offense Date Offense Sentence Date County Case No. Prison Sentence Length
12/03/1997 1ST DG MUR/PREMED. OR ATT. 06/26/2007 POLK 0103262 DEATH SENTENCE
12/03/1997 1ST DG MUR/PREMED. OR ATT. 06/26/2007 POLK 0103262 DEATH SENTENCE
12/03/1997 1ST DG MUR/PREMED. OR ATT. 06/26/2007 POLK 0103262 DEATH SENTENCE
12/03/1997 1ST DG MUR/PREMED. OR ATT. 06/26/2007 POLK 0103262 DEATH SENTENCE

Note: The offense descriptions are truncated and do not necessarily reflect the crime of conviction. Please refer to the court documents or the Florida Statutes for further information or definition.

Incarceration History:
Date In-Custody 06/28/2007
Date Out-of-Custody Currently Incarcerated

Parents Gone Wild! Pearl Sinthia Fernandez and her boyfriend, Isauro Aguirre, charged with capital murder in the torture death of her son Gabriel Fernandez

Gabriel Fernandez

Facebook: Gabriel’s Justice
Palmdale boy dies after allegedly being tortured
Mother, Boyfriend Arrested After Boy, 8, Suffers Skull Fracture In Suspected Child Abuse Case
Couple Charged With Capital Murder in Torture Death of Boy
Mother, Boyfriend Charged With Capital Murder In Deadly Beating Of Boy, 8
Palmdale couple charged in beating death of 8-year-old
Pearl Fernandez and Isauro Aguirre, mother and boyfriend, charged in the deadly beating of her son, 8
Mother, Boyfriend To Be Arraigned In Death Of Boy, 8
Signs of boy’s abuse missed by L.A. County social workers
Documents Show DCFS Failed To Intervene In Palmdale Home Despite Multiple Abuse Allegations
More Details Emerge In Death Of Palmdale Boy, 8
County Documents Detail Palmdale Boy’s Beating Death

Pearl Sinthia Fernandez and Isauro Aguirre

Update: James “Jamie” Carroll murder *Joseph Banis convicted, Jeffrey Mundt acquitted of murder charge but convicted of lesser charges*

James “Jamie” Carroll

James “Jamie” Carroll murder December 2009 Louisville, KY *Body buried in basement, 2 men, Joseph Banis & Jeffery Mundt, charged with his murder*
More gruesome details revealed as Banis murder trial continues
Facebook: The House in Old Louisville
Banis trial day 3: Disturbing details come out during testimony
Experts testimony: Banis’ blood found in 5 areas of bedroom
Defense rests in Banis murder trial
Jury convicts Banis of murder
Sentencing deal reached in Banis trial; victim’s mother speaks out
Plea deal gives Joseph Banis life sentence
Sentencing Deal in Basement Body Murder, Victim Had Ties to Area
Inmate takes the stand to testify against Joseph Banis
Jury splits verdict in body-in-basement trial
Jeffrey Mundt, Ky. man, acquitted of love triangle murder, convicted of lesser charges
Mundt found not guilty of murder
CrimeLibrary: Joseph Banis, Jeffrey Mundt and the Murder of James Carroll

Movies/Documentaries
First 48: What Lies Beneath

Defendants
Joseph Banis – convicted, sentenced to life in prison, parole possible after 20 years
Jeffery Mundt – acquitted of murder, convicted of tampering with physical evidence and criminal facilitation to robbery; Jury recommends 8 years in prison, sentencing will be June 26.

Joseph Banis            Jeffrey Mundt