Man found dead in Montana garbage truck, may have been sleeping in garbage binOctober 12th, 2009 Man found dead in Montana garbage truckBILLINGS, Mont. — Montana police say a man who may have been using a large garbage bin as shelter from the cold was apparently crushed when the bin was emptied.
Daughter of slain Florida couple tells Oprah Winfrey about raising parents' childrenOctober 7th, 2009 Slain Florida couple's daughter appears on 'Oprah'CHICAGO — A Florida woman said she is fulfilling a promise she never thought she'd have to keep by raising nine special-needs children her parents had adopted before they were shot to death in their home in July. "She would talk about it to us, 'If something were to happen, make sure my babies are taken care of,'" Ashley Markham said of her mother during an interview on "The Oprah Winfrey Show" that aired Wednesday.
Security video of slain Florida Panhandle couple shows their struggle with armed intrudersAugust 27th, 2009 Video of slain Florida couple shows final strugglePENSACOLA, Fla. — A Florida couple known for adopting special needs children struggled with armed intruders in the minutes before they were gunned down, with the wife apparently trying to protect one of the children, surveillance video shows.
7 suspects accused in killing of Florida couple in home attack!August 23rd, 2009 PENSACOLA, Fla. — Seven suspects charged in the shooting deaths of a Florida Panhandle couple appear to be a hastily assembled group lured by the promise of money, according to documents released by prosecutors.
10-year-old son with Down syndrome witnesses gunmen kill parents in bedroomAugust 18th, 2009 PENSACOLA, Fla. — A 10-year-old adopted son with Down syndrome was sleeping with his parents when masked gunmen burst in and shot and killed the Florida couple in their bedroom last month, according to documents released Monday.
Florida couple who adopted 12 children found shot to death in home invasion; children unharmedJuly 10th, 2009 Fla. couple who adopted 12 children found slainPENSACOLA, Fla. — Investigators asked the public to be on the lookout Friday for a red van they believe carried three men involved in the deaths of a Florida Panhandle couple who were shot in their rural home while eight of their children slept.
Byrd released from hospital, back home in West Virginia after bouts with infectionJune 30th, 2009 Byrd released from hospital after more than monthWASHINGTON — Sen. Robert Byrd's office says he's been released from the hospital and is at his Washington-area home recuperating from a more-than monthlong illness.
Siblings, ages 4 and 5, found dead in car trunk in Arkansas; police talk to neighbors, familyJune 16th, 2009 Young Arkansas siblings found dead in car trunkSPRINGDALE, Ark. — A young brother and sister were found dead in the trunk of their family's car about an hour after they slipped out of their mother's view on a hot afternoon.
91-year-old senator remains under treatment for infectionJune 8th, 2009 Byrd not expected at work this weekWASHINGTON — Hospitalized in mid-May with a high temperature, Sen. Robert C. Byrd is not expected back at work this week, his office said Monday, adding he is still recovering from a staph infection.
Byrd's condition a secret guarded by family members and staff aidesJune 2nd, 2009 Byrd's condition a guarded secretWASHINGTON — Sen. Robert C. Byrd, 91, remained hospitalized Tuesday, receiving treatment for a staph infection that has extended his stay at an undisclosed facility to nearly three weeks.
Authorities say woman found dead in Wisconsin home with 2 kids was leaving children's fatherMay 1st, 2009 Woman found dead with 2 kids was leaving boyfriendWAUSAU, Wis. — Investigators say a Wisconsin woman found dead with two of her children was ending a relationship with the children's father.
Police: German couple who abandoned kids in Italy pizzeria foundApril 23rd, 2009 Police: Couple who abandoned kids found in ItalyROME — A German couple who abandoned three young children in a pizzeria in northwestern Italy four days ago were found by police Thursday on the outskirts of the town, authorities said. "They immediately asked about the children, but were sure that they were in a safe place," the Italian news agency ANSA quoted Aosta police chief Salvatore Aprile as telling a news conference a few hours after the children's mother and her companion were spotted by police patrol.
Hospital worker commits suicide after killing two in USApril 17th, 2009 LOS ANGELES - A hospital worker shot dead two people at a hospital in Long Beach near Los Angeles before killing himself, authorities said. The gunman Thursday shot dead two people at the Long Beach Memorial Medical Center in Long Beach, about 64 km south of Los Angeles, before walking outside and fatally shooting himself, witnesses said.
Passenger found dead in Chennai-bound planeMarch 17th, 2009 CHENNAI - A passenger was found dead in the Chennai bound Air India flight from Kuala Lumpur, police said Monday. Immigration authorities identified the deceased as P.
Travoltas launch kids fund in memory of deceased sonFebruary 24th, 2009 LONDON - Hollywood couple John Travolta and Kelly Preston have launched a charity in memory of their dead son, Jett. The family has set up the Jett Travolta Foundation on their website to 'assist and provide relief' to kids with physical, medical, emotional and educational needs, reports thesun.co.uk.
July 18th, 2009 at 2:42 am
My Heart and prayers go out to the family.