Song of the Day: Monster Mash by Bobby ‘Boris’ Pickett and the Cryptkeepers

                   Happy Halloween everyone!!!

Update: Nancy Cooper murder *Husband Brad Cooper arrested and charged with her murder*

Nancy Cooper

News Archive: Nancy Cooper murder
Slain North Carolina Jogger’s Husband Charged With Her Murder
Slain Jogger’s Husband Indicted for Murder
Husband of slain NC woman charged with murder
Husband arrested in Nancy Cooper’s murder

Brad Cooper

Hudson Family murders 10/24/2008 Chicago, IL *3 members of singer Jennifer Hudson’s family found murdered*

Victims
Darnell Donerson, 57 [mother]
Jason Hudson, 29 [brother]
Julian King, 7 [nephew]

Neighbor: Hudson’s Family Had “Domestic Issues,” Other Victim Was Actress’ Brother
Body Found; May Be Break In Case Of Hudson Nephew
‘Let the baby go,’ Jennifer Hudson’s sister says of missing son
boy’s body found in missing Chevy Suburban
Report: Police Find Body of Boy in SUV Sought in Hudson Murder Case
Brother, Mother Of Singer Jennifer Hudson Killed
Hudson’s Nephew Still Missing After Murders
Jennifer Hudson Offers $100G Reward for Missing Nephew
Police Official: Hudson’s nephew likely died in SUV
News Archive: Hudson Family murders

A good online resource for Domestic Violence

This site, Women’s Law.org seems to be a good resource for information on Domestic Violence. It evens gives specific states information. I found out that in my state (Utah), there is a difference between getting a protective order and a stalking injunction.

Protective Order – A civil order that provides protection from a current or former dating partner, a member of your household or someone you have a child in common with.

Stalking Injunction – You can file a Stalking Injunction against person who is stalking you even if you have not lived with that person in the past. (the only problem here is that you must have evidence, which is not always possible, especially if the threats were said in person or over the telephone)

The site has a lot of good information. I recommend it

Poll: Have you ever experienced domestic violence?

Since this month’s theme is Domestic Violence, I thought I would add this new feature from WordPress.

This Week on America’s Most Wanted

AMW is off the air again this week, but we have a lot going on as we gear up for our show on November 1st !

Here are some of the big cases we’re working on right now:

David Mancha: David Simon Mancha is wanted for two counts of Aggravated Sexual Assault; police believe he is still in Texas.

David Mancha

Sarah Pender: Since her expertly-executed prison escape on August 4, 2008, officials have been hot on the trail of Sarah Pender. Now, after a few short months on the lam, U.S. Marshals Service officials have turned up the heat on Pender, and she’s the newest addition to their notorious 15 Most Wanted Fugitives List.

Sarah Pender

Tangena Hussain: Michigan toddler Tangena Hussain has been missing since October 2, 2008. She was reported missing from a gas station in Detroit, Mich., around 9:30 p.m. that night, and after increased news coverage of the disappearance, shocking information about the case has come to light.

Tangena Hussain

48 HOURS MYSTERY EXCLUSIVE – A Boston Doctor Addresses Accusations That He Murdered His Former Girlfriend

Caption: Dr. Timothy Stryker (L); Stryker with former girlfriend Dr. Linda Goudey (R)

“HOW COULD I BE BLAMED FOR SOMETHING AS TERRIBLE AS THIS?” SAYS DR. TIMOTHY STRYKER

IN HIS FIRST NETWORK INTERVIEW ABOUT THE MURDER OF HIS FORMER GIRLFRIEND

A “48 HOURS MYSTERY” EXCLUSIVE ON SATURDAY, OCT. 25

In his first network interview, Dr. Timothy Stryker addresses the accusations of murder that have dogged him for 15 years. “How could I be blamed for something as terrible as this?” he asks in the 48 HOURS MYSTERY exclusive.

In 1993, Dr. Linda Goudey’s body was found in the back seat of her car in the parking lot of the Boston-area hospital where she worked. The beloved OB/GYN had been strangled in an attack so brutal it left injuries at 24 separate places on her body. Immediately, authorities turned to her boyfriend, Dr. Stryker, and his attempts to help their investigation further fueled their suspicions of his involvement. But with only circumstantial evidence, the case went cold.

While authorities may not have had enough for a criminal case, Goudey’s family pressed on and filed a civil suit against Stryker, who was now married with a successful practice. His wife Micael stood by him throughout the trial. In her first interview since the verdict, she says, “[They] wove this amazing fantasy of this imaginary killer. I thought if I was a jury hearing this [it] would be very compelling.” The jurors did find it compelling: Stryker was found responsible of Goudey’s death and her family was awarded $15 million.

Soon after the civil case verdict, a new witness emerged. This was just the break Stryker needed, but to some this new development seemed a little too convenient. The criminal case would take a turn that no one could’ve imagined. Is Dr. Timothy Stryker a calculating murderer or is he an innocent man fighting to clear his name?

Authorities remain committed to bringing Goudey’s killer to justice, especially District Attorney Gerry Leone who, in his first and only interview, pledges, “I’m going to personally stay with this unsolved homicide case as I promised [her] family over a decade ago.”

Correspondent Richard Schlesinger reports on 48 HOURS MYSTERY: “Did The Doctor Kill The Doctor?” Saturday, Oct. 25 (10:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. This broadcast is produced by Deborah Grau. Sarah Prior is the field producer. Nancy Kramer is the senior producer and Al Briganti is the executive editor. Susan Zirinsky is the executive producer.

Editors’ Note: Click here to watch a preview of the broadcast. CBS News 48 HOURS MYSTERY broadcasts are now available on iTunes.

Dunce’s Corner: Don Cornelius (former host of ‘Soul Train’) arrested for domestic violence

                                                     Don Cornelius

Ex-‘Soul Train’ Host Don Cornelius Accused of Domestic Violence
‘Soul Train’ creator Don Cornelius arrested
Don Cornelius of ‘Soul Train’ arrested in LA

Breaking News: Cole Puffinburger found alive *Grandfather, Clemons Fred Tinnemeyer arrested on Friday; Jesus Gastelum named as a suspect in the kidnapping*

            Cole Puffinburger

Kidnapped Las Vegas Boy Found Alive
AP Top News at 8:25 a.m. EDT
Breaking News: Cole Puffinburger Found Alive and Safe
Police focusing on 3 in Las Vegas boy’s abduction
Grandfather of Boy Kidnapped by Police Impostors Allegedly Involved in Mexican Drug Cartel

      
 Clemons Fred Tinnemeyer Jesus Gastelum

Update: Anderson Family massacre *Michele Anderson and Joseph McEnroe will face the death penalty*

Victims:
Wayne Anderson, 60
Judy Anderson, 61
Scott Anderson, 32
Erica Anderson, 32
Olivia Anderson, 6
Nathan Anderson, 3

News Archive: Anderson Family Massacre
2 will face death penalty in Carnation killings
Prosecutors will seek execution in Carnation slayings
2 will face death penalty in Christmas Eve killing