Monsters Among Us: David Weidert killed Michael Steven Morganti, a developmentally disabled man, by burying him alive; Sentenced to life in prison – being paroled this week


Michael Steven Morganti

Find-A-Grave: Michael Steven Morganti
Family in fear as Fresno murderer nears freedom
Gov. Gavin Newsom blocks release of Fresno County man who killed developmentally disabled 20-year-old
Parole allowed for man who buried California victim alive
Man convicted of killing developmentally disabled Clovis man being released from prison
Parole allowed for killer who buried developmentally disabled California man alive
Man convicted of killing developmentally disabled California man in 1980 to be released from prison
Gov. Newsom Allows Parole for Man Who Brutally Murdered a Disabled Person in 1980. The Convicted Killer Was Considered a ‘Danger to Society’ as Recently as Last Year.

INMATE INFORMATION

Inmate Name WEIDERT, DAVID DEWAYNE
CDCR Number C39455
Age 58
Admission Date 12/07/1981
Current Location Correctional Training Facility
Parole Eligible Date (Month/Year) 08/1995
Parole Date: 8/17/2021

Cold Cases: Dennis Lee Bowman charged with 2 cold cases: Kathleen Doyle and Aundria Michelle Bowman

Victims
Kathleen Mary O’Brien Doyle, 25 [9/9/1980 Norfolk, VA]
Aundria Michelle Bowman, 14 [3/11/1989 Monterey Township, MI]

Find-A-Grave: Kathleen Mary O’Brien Doyle
Find-A-Grave: Aundria Michelle – Miranda “Alexis” Badger Bowman
Facebook: Justice for Aundria M. Bowman
Missing Person: Aundria Michelle Bowman from Holland, MI since 3/11/1989
Man arrested for 1980 Norfolk murder has returned to Hampton Roads
Human remains are that of missing Miss. woman; husband sought on murder charge
Police: Body found in Allegan County may be teen missing since 1989
Mom: Man confessed to killing adopted daughter in 1989
Murder suspect pleads guilty to rape, burglary charges in Norfolk cold case
Pearl River Co. man found guilty of wife’s murder
Records show Allegan County man had a history of violence prior to cold case arrest
Man captured near Bear Lake for wife’s murder sentenced to 40 years in prison
Man guilty in Norfolk cold case now charged with murdering teen daughter in 1989 in Michigan
Wife testifies Allegan Co. man admitted fault in daughter’s 1989 death
Judge recuses himself in Dennis Bowman case
Allegan County woman tells court her husband admitted to burying their daughter’s remains
Suspect in girl’s 1989 killing tells wife body was ‘right under your nose’
Allegan County sheriff finds possible remains of 14-year-old girl missing since 1989
Dennis Bowman arraigned on murder charges in Allegan County court
Dennis Bowman’s wife testifies he admitted to killing adopted daughter
Bowman pleads to 1989 murder of adopted daughter
‘He finally told the truth’: Man pleads no contest to murdering adoptive daughter in 1989
Man Accused Of Killing His Adopted Daughter In 1989 Cold Case Admitted To Slaying Decades Later, Wife Testifies
Dennis Bowman sentenced to decades in prison for murdering adoptive daughter
Dennis Bowman Sentenced In Michigan For Daughter’s 1989 Killing
Michigan Man Serving Life for 1980 Murder Gets Decades-Long Sentence for Killing Adopted Daughter in 1989
Wikipedia: Murder of Aundria Bowman

Podcast
Military Murder: Ep45: The Murders of Kathleen Doyle & Aundria Bowman

Defendant
Dennis Lee Bowman – pled guilty to the rape and murder of Kathleen Doyle – sentenced to 2 life sentences plus 20 years; pled no contest, sentenced to 35-50 years for the murder of Aundria Bowman

INMATE INFORMATION


Dennis Bowman 1980 and 2021

DENNIS LEE BOWMAN
Age 72
Gender Male
Race White
Ethnicity Unknown
Date of Birth Mar 14, 1949
ID Number 81465
Custody Status Date Feb 07, 2022 12:41 PM EST
Custody Status In Custody
Custody Detail Allegan County Corrections Center
Book Date Aug 04, 2020 03:42 PM EDT

LOCATION
Allegan County Corrections Center
640 River St
Allegan, MI 49010

Cold Case: Andre William Lepere charged with the rape and murder of 79-year-old Viola Hagenkord


Viola Hagenkord

New Mexico man arrested 4 decades after 79-year-old Anaheim woman was sexually assaulted, killed in her apartment
Andre William Lepere Of New Mexico Arrested In 1980 Murder, Sexual Assault Of 79-Year-Old Anaheim Woman
Man Charged with Rape-Murder of Woman 41 Years Ago in Anaheim
41 years after Anaheim woman’s killing, DNA evidence leads to arrest
After 41 years, DNA from genealogy database leads to arrest in death of 79-year-old Anaheim grandmother
New Mexico man arrested in 1980 murder, sexual assault of 79-year-old Anaheim woman
New Mexico man charged in 41-year-old California cold case murder, authorities say
Man charged with murder of woman found raped, dead in Anaheim apartment 41 years ago

INMATE INFORMATION

Offender Name: LEPERE, ANDRE W
Custody Status: In Custody
Age: 64
Location: Otero County Detention Center
Race: White
Contact Facility:
Offender ID: 65289
Gender: Male
Date of Birth: 04/16/1957

Monsters Among Us: Thomas Coalt Young raped and killed 15-year-old Stacy Knappenberger in 1980; In 2015 he was sentenced to LWOP


Stacy Knappenberger

DNA revives murder case, more than 30 years old, in Ventura County
Judge finds enough evidence to charge man in Oxnard killing
Witness describes how Oxnard girl was killed 33 years ago
Alabama man, 67, gets life without parole in 1980 murder of California teen girl
The People of California v Thomas Coalt Young 2017 (conviction and sentence affirmed)
TV show to focus on Oxnard girl’s 1980 slaying

Movies/Documentaries
On the Case with Paula Zahn: Stacy’s Story

INMATE INFORMATION

Inmate Name YOUNG, THOMAS COALT
CDCR Number AW3055
Age 70
Admission Date 04/01/2015
Current Location High Desert State Prison
Location Link Directions
Parole Eligible Date (Month/Year) LWOP
Parole Eligible Date Information
The inmate shown above is serving a sentence of life without the possibility of parole and is, therefore, not eligible for parole consideration at this time.

Monsters Among Us: Chester Lee Wicker killed Suzanne Clydene Knuth after a failed sexual assault; He was executed 8/26/1986


Suzanne Knuth

LU librarian found dead near beach
Buried alive on the Bolivar Peninsula (GREAT article)
Chester Lee Wicker v State of Texas 1984 (conviction and sentence affirmed)
Chester Lee Wicker, who kidnapped and buried a woman…
Texas Executes Killer Of College Student
Murderpedia: Chester Lee Wicker
Chester Lee Wicker – Texas – August 26, 1986
1980 murder of Beaumont woman recounted on TV’s ‘Swamp Murders’
Suzie Knuth, Chester Wicker: Investigation Discovery’s ‘Swamp Murders’ Profiles Texas Woman Who Vanished From Mall, Buried Alive On The Beach

Movies/Documentaries
Swamp Murders: Good Friday, Deadly Friday


Chester Lee Wicker

Final Statement: “I love you,” he told his friend Judith Lamblion – his sole personal witness.

Monsters Among Us: Robert Leroy Nelson killed Michelle Yvette Busha in 1980 in MN then sexually assaulted a child in TX; Sentenced to life in prison


Michelle Busha

Ruben Rosario: She refused to fold until slain Minnesota ‘Jane Doe’ was ID’d
35 years later, woman slain by state trooper in southern Minnesota is ID’d
Bay City woman missing since 1980 reportedly killed by former MN State Trooper
Nelson’s confession and conviction information
Minnesota state trooper raped, murdered teen while on duty in 1980, investigators say
Minn. trooper’s murder victim ID’d 35 years later
Father of missing teen, found dead in Minnesota, finally finds closure
Arguing against parole for ‘Jane Doe’ killer

Movies/Documentaries
Who Killed Jane Doe?: Runaway Jane

INMATE INFORMATION

SID Number: 04082389
TDCJ Number: 00494359
Name: NELSON,ROBERT LEROY
Race: W
Gender: M
DOB: 1946-08-08
Maximum Sentence Date: LIFE SENTENCE
Current Facility: WYNNE
Projected Release Date: LIFE SENTENCE
Parole Eligibility Date: 2008-01-02

Parole Review Status
Offender is currently in the Parole Review Process

The parole review process begins approximately six months before the parole eligibility date for a first review and four months before the eligibility date in additional reviews. The process begins with the offender’s file being reviewed for all appropriate documents, including letters of support and protest. An Institutional Parole Officer reviews the file and interviews the offender before preparing a case summary for the Board voting panel. The Board normally will vote on the case just prior to the parole eligibility date.

Offenders eligible for mandatory supervision who committed an offense since September 1, 1996 are reviewed for Discretionary Mandatory Supervision (DMS). An offender who has received a Serve All vote is reviewed for possible release to DMS by a Board panel prior to being released on the projected release date.

Last Parole Decision
Denied on 01/22/2015

NEXT REVIEW (01/2018)- Deny favorable parole action and set for next review.

Denial reason(s): 2D

* Note: One or more of the components indicated in each paragraph may apply, but only one is required for denial (D).

2D NATURE OF OFFENSE – THE RECORD INDICATES THAT THE INMATE COMMITTED ONE OR MORE VIOLENT CRIMINAL ACTS INDICATING A CONSCIOUS DISREGARD FOR THE LIVES, SAFETY, OR PROPERTY OF OTHERS; OR THE INSTANT OFFENSE OR PATTERN OF CRIMINAL ACTIVITY HAS ELEMENTS OF BRUTALITY, VIOLENCE, OR CONSCIOUS SELECTION OF VICTIM’S VULNERABILITY SUCH THAT THE INMATE POSES A CONTINUING THREAT TO PUBLIC SAFETY; OR THE RECORD INDICATES USE OF A WEAPON.

Next Parole Review Date
01/2018

Offense History:
Offense Date: 1986-03-31
Offense: AGG SEX ASLT
Sentence Date: 1988-08-31
County: SMITH
Case No.: 188-165
Sentence: life

Monsters Among Us: Jay Kelly Pinkerton – Raped and killed 2 women; Executed 5/15/1986

Victims
Sarah Donn Lawrence, 30
Sherry Welch, 25

Find-A-Grave: Sarah Donn Lawrence
Mug Shot Monday! Jay Kelly Pinkerton, 1979
Town still chilled by brutal crime
Body of Evidence: The Sarah Donn Lawrence Murder (Part 1)
Body of Evidence: The Sarah Donn Lawrence Murder (Part 2)
Body of Evidence: The Sarah Donn Lawrence Murder (Part 3)
Body of Evidence: The Sarah Donn Lawrence Murder (Part 4)
Body of Evidence: The Sarah Donn Lawrence Murder (Part 5)
Rape-slayer Pinkerton put to death by TDC
Two-time murderer executed
Murderpedia: Jay Kelly Pinkerton


Jay Kelly Pinkerton

Monsters Among Us: Sexual Predator Edward Frances Boyle Jr sexually assaulted and killed Louisa Scott; Sentenced to 15-30 years in prison


Louisa Scott

A Killer Prepares To Go Home
Family Fights To Keep Killer In Prison
Boyle Likely To Get Less Time Than He Deserves
Officials Revoke Parole Of Repeat Rapist Edward Boyle
Killer, Rapist To Remain In Prison Until At Least 2016
Victim’s family fights parole of murderer, says he’ll do it again
Boyle, a serial rapist and killer, once again eligible for parole
Parole board decides serial rapist, killer Boyle will remain incarcerated
Conn. serial rapist and killer denied parole
“Final chapter” of 1980 homicide victim’s story to be told on TV

Movies/Documentaries
On the Case with Paula Zahn: River of Tears

INMATE INFORMATION

Inmate Number: 97482
Inmate Name: BOYLE,EDWARD FRANCIS JR
Date of Birth: 12/5/1960
Latest Admission Date: 11/18/2004
Current Location: BROOKLYN CI
Status: OTHER
Bond Amount: 0
Controlling Offense*: SPECIAL PAROLE
Date of Sentence: Not Applicable
Maximum Sentence: 0 Year(s) 0 Month(s) 0 Day(s)
Maximum Release Date: Not Applicable
Estimated Release Date: Not Applicable
Special Parole End Date: 11/15/2024
Detainer: NONE

Parents Gone Wild: Stella Delores Almarez killed her 4 daughters; Found not guilty by reason of insanity – sent to a mental hospital, released in 1985

Victims
Odella, 10
Antoinette, 7
Stella Loraine, 2
Gloria Irene, 2

Accused mother of murder in death of 4 daughters
Mother arrested on suspicion of murdering four daughters
‘It’s the little kids that come back to haunt you’
Woman accused of killing children found innocent due to insanity
Excerpt from “A Calendar of Miseries”
Nebraska and Iowa mass Murders
Stella Delores Almarez v Klaus Hartmann 1982
Almarez, Stella Delores

Cold Case: Airtight Bridge Murder: Thomas Small charged with the 1980 murder and dismemberment of his wife, Diana Marie Riordan-Small

Airtight Bridge murder victim honored by daughter who barely knew her
Airtight victim’s sister never thought she was runaway
The Airtight Bridge Murder
Police make arrest in 1980 Airtight Bridge murder in Coles County
Arrest announced in 1980 Airtight Bridge murder
Man arrested nearly 40 years after wife’s dismembered remains found near bridge
Arrest Made In Nearly 40 Year Old Cold Case Murder
Bradley man accused of killing wife in 1980 cold case
Cox long thought husband was ‘prime suspect’ in Airtight Bridge case

INMATE INFORMATION

General Inmate Information
Facility Jerome Combs Detention Center
Name Thomas A Small
Age 70
Inmate ID 482081

Charges and Bail Information

Charge Murder/intent To Kill/injure
Bail Amount $2,000,000