Marine from Tri-State Murdered in California
WRRC News
Friday, March 7 2014, 11:28
TWENTYNINE PALMS, Calif. (WKRC) -- A Marine from the Tri-State is murdered and investigators in California say another Marine shot and killed him. Cpl. Steven Kohus is a 2006 graduate of Little Miami High School.
He was serving at Twenty-nine Palms with the suspect Brock Myers. Deputies were called to a home Sunday night. That's where they found Kohus, who'd been shot. He was pronounced dead at the scene.
They found Myers still at the home. Myers is charged with murder. He's currently in jail.
Investigators have not said if they know what led up to the murder.
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Saturday, March 8, 2014
Thursday, September 26, 2013
Double-Murder Suspect Due In Court After Death of Soldier and Pregnant Wife
Double-Murder Suspect Due In Court Tuesday
KKTV
David Nancarrow
September 24, 2013
A Fort Carson soldier and his pregnant wife were killed early this year when police say they surprised an armed burglar in their home. Prosecutors are now expected to lay out their case against the suspect.
Prosecutors believe the deaths of SSG David Dunlap and his wife Whitney Butler came at the hands of 18-year-old Macyo January.
"Some days are easier than others," said Christian Butler.
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KKTV
David Nancarrow
September 24, 2013
A Fort Carson soldier and his pregnant wife were killed early this year when police say they surprised an armed burglar in their home. Prosecutors are now expected to lay out their case against the suspect.
Prosecutors believe the deaths of SSG David Dunlap and his wife Whitney Butler came at the hands of 18-year-old Macyo January.
"Some days are easier than others," said Christian Butler.
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Tuesday, September 24, 2013
Insanity plea accepted in Missouri VA hospital killing
Insanity plea accepted in Missouri VA hospital killing
The Associated Press
Tuesday, September 24, 2013
COLUMBIA, Mo. -- A man accused of beating a fellow Veterans Affairs hospital patient to death won't be tried for murder after a prosecutor accepted his insanity plea Monday, citing a second doctor's diagnosis that the defendant is schizophrenic.
Rudy Perez, 33, of Sedalia, Mo., had pleaded not guilty by reason of insanity or mental defect in the Feb. 1 killing of Robert O. Hill, 78, at Truman Memorial Veterans Hospital in Columbia, Mo. Hill, of Warsaw, Mo., was a patient, and Perez was there on a 96-hour involuntary commitment from Pettis County after an alleged assault on his father.
Perez had been scheduled for trial Oct. 1 in Boone County Circuit Court. But prosecutor Dan Knight dropped the murder charge Monday, noting doctors' findings that Perez had a history of hallucinations and paranoid delusions, KRCG-TV reported.
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The Associated Press
Tuesday, September 24, 2013
COLUMBIA, Mo. -- A man accused of beating a fellow Veterans Affairs hospital patient to death won't be tried for murder after a prosecutor accepted his insanity plea Monday, citing a second doctor's diagnosis that the defendant is schizophrenic.
Rudy Perez, 33, of Sedalia, Mo., had pleaded not guilty by reason of insanity or mental defect in the Feb. 1 killing of Robert O. Hill, 78, at Truman Memorial Veterans Hospital in Columbia, Mo. Hill, of Warsaw, Mo., was a patient, and Perez was there on a 96-hour involuntary commitment from Pettis County after an alleged assault on his father.
Perez had been scheduled for trial Oct. 1 in Boone County Circuit Court. But prosecutor Dan Knight dropped the murder charge Monday, noting doctors' findings that Perez had a history of hallucinations and paranoid delusions, KRCG-TV reported.
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Saturday, September 7, 2013
Fort Hood Soldier Charged with Murder of Another Soldier
Fort Hood soldier charged in connection with on-post fatality
DVIDS
September 6, 2013
FORT HOOD, Texas - A Fort Hood soldier assigned to 1st Brigade Special Troops Battalion, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division, was charged with murder and assault with the intent to commit murder Sept. 5.
Sgt. Brett M. Wessel, a 26-year-old married male, was apprehended by Fort Hood military police Sept. 1 in connection with the death of retired Sgt. Ryan F. Dickinson on West Fort Hood.
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Fort Hood: Soldier Arrested After Post Murder Transferred
Fort Hood retired Army Sergeant survived Iraq but killed at BBQ
DVIDS
September 6, 2013
FORT HOOD, Texas - A Fort Hood soldier assigned to 1st Brigade Special Troops Battalion, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division, was charged with murder and assault with the intent to commit murder Sept. 5.
Sgt. Brett M. Wessel, a 26-year-old married male, was apprehended by Fort Hood military police Sept. 1 in connection with the death of retired Sgt. Ryan F. Dickinson on West Fort Hood.
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Fort Hood: Soldier Arrested After Post Murder Transferred
Fort Hood retired Army Sergeant survived Iraq but killed at BBQ
Tuesday, September 3, 2013
Fort Hood soldier arrested and faces murder charge
Fort Hood soldier arrested and faces murder charge
News 25 ABC
By C.J. Gardner
Posted: Sep 02, 2013
FORT HOOD
A 26-year-old Fort Hood soldier has been arrested and is facing a charge of murder.
At this time, the Army is saying that Sgt. Wessel is being held in connection with a shooting incident and charges are pending. Sgt. Wessel is a soldier in the First Cav. Division and resides on Fort Hood.
Fort Hood is not releasing any information on the offense or the victim.
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News 25 ABC
By C.J. Gardner
Posted: Sep 02, 2013
FORT HOOD
A 26-year-old Fort Hood soldier has been arrested and is facing a charge of murder.
At this time, the Army is saying that Sgt. Wessel is being held in connection with a shooting incident and charges are pending. Sgt. Wessel is a soldier in the First Cav. Division and resides on Fort Hood.
Fort Hood is not releasing any information on the offense or the victim.
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Thursday, August 29, 2013
Ex-Marine Brian Brimager Accused Of Killing Girlfriend In Panama
Yvonne Baldelli's Bones Found
Ex-Marine Brian Brimager Accused Of Killing Girlfriend In Panama
The Huffington Post
By Emily Thomas
Posted: 08/29/2013
The partial remains of a missing California woman were found off the coast of Panama inside a zippered bag, the FBI reports.
DNA analysis positively identified the skull and bones as belonging to Yvonne Baldelli, 42, who has been missing since November 2011.
According to Fox News, a Panamanian resident found the remains inside a green “military-style” backpack and turned them over to authorities.
Her boyfriend at the time of her disappearance, Brian Brimager, 37, of Vista, Calif., is accused of killing her and staging an elaborate cover-up of her death, officials say.
Brimager, a former marine, was indicted in San Diego in June on 10 charges of obstruction of justice and making false statements to feds about Baldelli’s murder.
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Ex-Marine Brian Brimager Accused Of Killing Girlfriend In Panama
The Huffington Post
By Emily Thomas
Posted: 08/29/2013
The partial remains of a missing California woman were found off the coast of Panama inside a zippered bag, the FBI reports.
DNA analysis positively identified the skull and bones as belonging to Yvonne Baldelli, 42, who has been missing since November 2011.
According to Fox News, a Panamanian resident found the remains inside a green “military-style” backpack and turned them over to authorities.
Her boyfriend at the time of her disappearance, Brian Brimager, 37, of Vista, Calif., is accused of killing her and staging an elaborate cover-up of her death, officials say.
Brimager, a former marine, was indicted in San Diego in June on 10 charges of obstruction of justice and making false statements to feds about Baldelli’s murder.
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Iraq veteran murdered during robbery in Chicago
18-year-old suspect held without bond in Iraqi war veteran's death
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
August 28, 2013
CHICAGO — An 18-year-old Chicago man is being held without bond in the death of a 33-year-old Iraq war veteran in a weekend robbery.
Devon Brunt is accused of shooting to death Telkia Burns during a robbery Sunday at his apartment located in the South Chicago neighborhood. The 33-year-old Burns was taken to Stroger Hospital, where he was declared dead about an hour later.
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THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
August 28, 2013
CHICAGO — An 18-year-old Chicago man is being held without bond in the death of a 33-year-old Iraq war veteran in a weekend robbery.
Devon Brunt is accused of shooting to death Telkia Burns during a robbery Sunday at his apartment located in the South Chicago neighborhood. The 33-year-old Burns was taken to Stroger Hospital, where he was declared dead about an hour later.
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Monday, August 12, 2013
Camp Lejeune Marine charged with killing contractor from Florida
NC Marine charged in death of civilian contractor
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
August 11, 2013
JACKSONVILLE, N.C. -- Authorities say a 24-year-old Marine at Camp Lejeune has been charged with killing a former deputy from Crestview, Fla., at a shooting at his Jacksonville home.
Police said they arrested Cpl. Benjamin Marisic shortly after officers were called to his home around 3:45 a.m. Friday and found 39-year-old Dale Smith dead.
Investigators are trying to determine a motive for the shooting.
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THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
August 11, 2013
JACKSONVILLE, N.C. -- Authorities say a 24-year-old Marine at Camp Lejeune has been charged with killing a former deputy from Crestview, Fla., at a shooting at his Jacksonville home.
Police said they arrested Cpl. Benjamin Marisic shortly after officers were called to his home around 3:45 a.m. Friday and found 39-year-old Dale Smith dead.
Investigators are trying to determine a motive for the shooting.
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Sunday, August 4, 2013
Canadian soldier faces murder charge after wife's body found
Cops: Soldier faces murder charge
The Windsor Star
Chris Cobb and Andrew Seymour
Postmedia News Aug 03, 2013
A Canadian soldier and the wife he is now accused of murdering were facing serious financial pressures when she went missing, the Ottawa Citizen has learned.
Melissa Richmond, 28, went missing on July 24. Around that time, her husband Howard, 50, posted numerous messages on an online forum created to help mentally injured soldiers, sometimes referring to his battle with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). The couple were briefly being sued by their bank over the nonpayment of a loan. The Bank of Nova Scotia filed a statement of claim against the Richmonds after they allegedly defaulted on a $139,700 line of credit, according to court documents obtained by the Citizen.
The lawsuit was discontinued shortly after it was filed on July 15 and before anything happened to Melissa Richmond, the Bank of Nova Scotia's lawyer, John Hamilton, said Friday. Hamilton wouldn't comment further on why the lawsuit was discontinued.
Melissa Richmond was reported missing on July 24 by her husband, who is a warrant officer with the Canadian military. Her car was found two days later in a parking lot at the South Keys Shopping Centre. Richmond's body, partially clothed and stabbed several times, was discovered on July 27 in a ravine next to the parking lot.
On Friday, Ottawa police arrested Howard Richmond. Police say he is to be charged with murder and is expected to appear in court by video Saturday.
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The Windsor Star
Chris Cobb and Andrew Seymour
Postmedia News Aug 03, 2013
A Canadian soldier and the wife he is now accused of murdering were facing serious financial pressures when she went missing, the Ottawa Citizen has learned.
Melissa Richmond, 28, went missing on July 24. Around that time, her husband Howard, 50, posted numerous messages on an online forum created to help mentally injured soldiers, sometimes referring to his battle with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). The couple were briefly being sued by their bank over the nonpayment of a loan. The Bank of Nova Scotia filed a statement of claim against the Richmonds after they allegedly defaulted on a $139,700 line of credit, according to court documents obtained by the Citizen.
The lawsuit was discontinued shortly after it was filed on July 15 and before anything happened to Melissa Richmond, the Bank of Nova Scotia's lawyer, John Hamilton, said Friday. Hamilton wouldn't comment further on why the lawsuit was discontinued.
Melissa Richmond was reported missing on July 24 by her husband, who is a warrant officer with the Canadian military. Her car was found two days later in a parking lot at the South Keys Shopping Centre. Richmond's body, partially clothed and stabbed several times, was discovered on July 27 in a ravine next to the parking lot.
On Friday, Ottawa police arrested Howard Richmond. Police say he is to be charged with murder and is expected to appear in court by video Saturday.
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Thursday, May 2, 2013
Killer turned himself into police after killing Pastor
Local pastor killed in Florida beating
Funeral will be held in Newport News
WAVY News
Published : Wednesday, 01 May 2013
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (WAVY) - A Newport News pastor was murdered during a mission trip to Florida.
Police say Apostle John Henry Bowser was beat to death with a hammer Tuesday morning. Officials arrested Terrence Wright, 24, of Atlantic Beach, Fla., after he drove the victim's car to a police station and confessed to the crime.
Police found the 76-year-old victim dead in the kitchen of his home, which is right next to the church. Wright told police he killed Bowser for money to buy crack cocaine.
Bowser founded a church in Jacksonville, along with many others across the country. His home church was The Glorious Church of The Lord Jesus Christ of the Apostolic Faith in Newport News, which he founded in 1959.
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Funeral will be held in Newport News
WAVY News
Published : Wednesday, 01 May 2013
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (WAVY) - A Newport News pastor was murdered during a mission trip to Florida.
Police say Apostle John Henry Bowser was beat to death with a hammer Tuesday morning. Officials arrested Terrence Wright, 24, of Atlantic Beach, Fla., after he drove the victim's car to a police station and confessed to the crime.
Police found the 76-year-old victim dead in the kitchen of his home, which is right next to the church. Wright told police he killed Bowser for money to buy crack cocaine.
Bowser founded a church in Jacksonville, along with many others across the country. His home church was The Glorious Church of The Lord Jesus Christ of the Apostolic Faith in Newport News, which he founded in 1959.
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Tuesday, April 2, 2013
Family members charged with murder of Maj. Chester Garrett
Mother, Son Held in 1977 Fort Bliss Slaying
Apr 02, 2013
El Paso Times, Texas
by Adriana M. Chavez
EL PASO, Texas -- The wife and stepson of a decorated Army officer killed in 1977 have been formally charged with causing his death.
Court records show a state district court grand jury indicted Roger Evan Garrett, 54, and his mother, Lisbeth Ann Garrett, 74, on murder charges in the Jan. 3, 1977, slaying of Maj. Chester Garrett, whose body was found in a desert area in East El Paso County.
Last month, Roger Garrett was extradited from Knoxville, Tenn., where he had been living, to El Paso. Both Roger and Lisbeth Garrett remain in the El Paso County Jail on bonds of $1 million each. The bond amounts were reduced from $5 million during a recent bond hearing.
Cheri Ellington, Chester Garrett's oldest sister, expressed joy after hearing the news of the indictments. However, she said she was also disappointed that the bond amounts for Roger and Lisbeth Garrett were reduced because she fears Roger Garrett will try to skip his court appearances.
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Apr 02, 2013
El Paso Times, Texas
by Adriana M. Chavez
EL PASO, Texas -- The wife and stepson of a decorated Army officer killed in 1977 have been formally charged with causing his death.
An autopsy found that Chester Garrett, an Army Special Forces officer and a Green Beret, had a fractured skull, severe brain contusions and numerous stab wounds. He may have been already dead or unconscious when stabbed.
Court records show a state district court grand jury indicted Roger Evan Garrett, 54, and his mother, Lisbeth Ann Garrett, 74, on murder charges in the Jan. 3, 1977, slaying of Maj. Chester Garrett, whose body was found in a desert area in East El Paso County.
Last month, Roger Garrett was extradited from Knoxville, Tenn., where he had been living, to El Paso. Both Roger and Lisbeth Garrett remain in the El Paso County Jail on bonds of $1 million each. The bond amounts were reduced from $5 million during a recent bond hearing.
Cheri Ellington, Chester Garrett's oldest sister, expressed joy after hearing the news of the indictments. However, she said she was also disappointed that the bond amounts for Roger and Lisbeth Garrett were reduced because she fears Roger Garrett will try to skip his court appearances.
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Monday, March 18, 2013
Disabled veteran murdered in Tennessee
2 charged in death of disabled Tennessee veteran
by Associated Press
ROGERSVILLE, Tenn. — Two people were taken into custody in connection with the slaying of a disabled military veteran in Rogersville, who police believe was beaten and stabbed to death for his medication.
Rogersville Police Chief Doug Nelson told the Kingsport Times News that 52-year-old Roger Hawkins was found dead by a family member on Saturday at his apartment.
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by Associated Press
ROGERSVILLE, Tenn. — Two people were taken into custody in connection with the slaying of a disabled military veteran in Rogersville, who police believe was beaten and stabbed to death for his medication.
Rogersville Police Chief Doug Nelson told the Kingsport Times News that 52-year-old Roger Hawkins was found dead by a family member on Saturday at his apartment.
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Sunday, March 17, 2013
Fort Carson soldier charged with murder of soldier girlfriend
Carson soldier charged in girlfriend’s death
The Associated Press
Posted : Friday Mar 15, 2013
FORT CARSON, Colo. (AP) — The Army has filed murder charges against a Fort Carson soldier accused of killing his soldier-girlfriend during a Valentine's Day quarrel in a Colorado motel.
Sgt. Montrell Lamar Anderson Mayo was charged with premeditated murder and murder in the death of Cpl. Kimberly Walker.
Walker, 28, of Cincinnati was stationed at Fort Riley, Kan. Friends of Mayo said the woman was visiting Mayo at the time she was killed.
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Fort Carson soldier arrested in connection with death
The Associated Press
Posted : Friday Mar 15, 2013
FORT CARSON, Colo. (AP) — The Army has filed murder charges against a Fort Carson soldier accused of killing his soldier-girlfriend during a Valentine's Day quarrel in a Colorado motel.
Sgt. Montrell Lamar Anderson Mayo was charged with premeditated murder and murder in the death of Cpl. Kimberly Walker.
Walker, 28, of Cincinnati was stationed at Fort Riley, Kan. Friends of Mayo said the woman was visiting Mayo at the time she was killed.
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Fort Carson soldier arrested in connection with death
Friday, March 15, 2013
Teen charged in Army veteran's stabbing death in Duluth
Teen charged in Army veteran's stabbing death in Duluth
Mar 14, 2013
DULUTH, Minn. - A 17-year-old Duluth boy is charged with killing a U.S. Army veteran who suffered more than 50 wounds to his head, face, neck and back.
Mar 14, 2013
DULUTH, Minn. - A 17-year-old Duluth boy is charged with killing a U.S. Army veteran who suffered more than 50 wounds to his head, face, neck and back.
Bryan "Starnes was an Army veteran who served a tour of duty in Afghanistan. The Duluth News Tribune reports his injuries were consistent with the use of a hammer and a knife-like instrument." read more here
Friday, February 8, 2013
JBLM soldier arrested in Wisconsin killing
JBLM soldier arrested in Wisconsin killing
A Joint Base Lewis-McChord soldier has been arrested in connection with the torture and killing of her husband’s autistic stepbrother in Wisconsin last summer.
The News Tribune
STACIA GLENN
STAFF WRITER
Published: Feb. 7, 2013
A Joint Base Lewis-McChord soldier has been arrested in connection with the torture and killing of her husband’s autistic stepbrother in Wisconsin last summer.
Shannon Remus, 26, who works as a military police officer, waived extradition Wednesday in Pierce County Superior Court and is expected to be transported back to Dane County to face charges in the next few days.
Detectives from Wisconsin arrested her Tuesday on base on suspicion of hiding a corpse. The woman’s husband, Jeffrey Vogelsberg, is charged with first-degree intentional homicide and hiding a corpse. Vogelsberg’s landlord and mother also are jailed in the case.
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A Joint Base Lewis-McChord soldier has been arrested in connection with the torture and killing of her husband’s autistic stepbrother in Wisconsin last summer.
The News Tribune
STACIA GLENN
STAFF WRITER
Published: Feb. 7, 2013
A Joint Base Lewis-McChord soldier has been arrested in connection with the torture and killing of her husband’s autistic stepbrother in Wisconsin last summer.
Shannon Remus, 26, who works as a military police officer, waived extradition Wednesday in Pierce County Superior Court and is expected to be transported back to Dane County to face charges in the next few days.
Detectives from Wisconsin arrested her Tuesday on base on suspicion of hiding a corpse. The woman’s husband, Jeffrey Vogelsberg, is charged with first-degree intentional homicide and hiding a corpse. Vogelsberg’s landlord and mother also are jailed in the case.
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Maj. Chester Garrett's widow and stepson charged with his murder
Soldier's widow, stepson charged in '77 slaying
February 7, 2013
EL PASO, Texas (AP) — West Texas investigators say they've solved the 35-year-old slaying of an Army Green Beret with the arrest of his widow and stepson on murder charges in the death.
An El Paso County Sheriff's Office statement Thursday says 74-year-old Lisbeth Garrett was arrested in El Paso and charged in the 1977 death of her estranged husband, Army Maj. Chester Garrett. His stepson, 54-year-old Roger Evan Garrett, was arrested in Knoxville, Tenn. Both have $5 million bonds.
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February 7, 2013
EL PASO, Texas (AP) — West Texas investigators say they've solved the 35-year-old slaying of an Army Green Beret with the arrest of his widow and stepson on murder charges in the death.
An El Paso County Sheriff's Office statement Thursday says 74-year-old Lisbeth Garrett was arrested in El Paso and charged in the 1977 death of her estranged husband, Army Maj. Chester Garrett. His stepson, 54-year-old Roger Evan Garrett, was arrested in Knoxville, Tenn. Both have $5 million bonds.
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Saturday, January 5, 2013
Murder suspect is former Marine
Murder suspect is former Marine
KXAN.com
Friday, 04 Jan 2013
Shannon Wolfson
AUSTIN (KXAN) - The man suspected of murdering his girlfriend in Southwest Austin on December 29 is a former Marine who worked as a guard at the T Don Hutto Detention Facility in Williamson County, according to Austin police.
Ryan Clarke, 27, is charged with first degree murder in the killing of Cassandra Clark, 26. An arrest warrant for Clarke revealed Williamson County deputies found him in a white Chevy Trailblazer at the Southwest Williamson County Regional Park on Saturday morning. Clarke was slumped over the driver's seat of the vehicle. According to the arrest warrant, Clarke was covered in blood and holding a knife.
Clarke was then transported to Seton Hospital in Williamson County. The following day, Clarke told a hospital social worker he had injured someone at an apartment complex on West William Cannon in South Austin. When Austin police arrived at the apartment, they found Clark dead in the bedroom, with obvious physical trauma.
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KXAN.com
Friday, 04 Jan 2013
Shannon Wolfson
AUSTIN (KXAN) - The man suspected of murdering his girlfriend in Southwest Austin on December 29 is a former Marine who worked as a guard at the T Don Hutto Detention Facility in Williamson County, according to Austin police.
Ryan Clarke, 27, is charged with first degree murder in the killing of Cassandra Clark, 26. An arrest warrant for Clarke revealed Williamson County deputies found him in a white Chevy Trailblazer at the Southwest Williamson County Regional Park on Saturday morning. Clarke was slumped over the driver's seat of the vehicle. According to the arrest warrant, Clarke was covered in blood and holding a knife.
Clarke was then transported to Seton Hospital in Williamson County. The following day, Clarke told a hospital social worker he had injured someone at an apartment complex on West William Cannon in South Austin. When Austin police arrived at the apartment, they found Clark dead in the bedroom, with obvious physical trauma.
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Friday, December 28, 2012
Accused killer described PTSD emotional wounds after war
Accused killer described emotional wounds after war
CBS
by Diane Moca
Story Created: Dec 27, 2012
MILWAUKEE -- As questions continue to swirl around what would motivate Benjamin Sebena to allegedly stalk and kill his wife Jennifer on Christmas Eve, the Wauwatosa Police Chief says issues related to Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) were mentioned during officer interviews with the defendant.
In an informational video with graphic pictures released by the Elmbrook Church in Brookfield in 2010, Ben Sebena reveals anxieties he suffered after returning from two tours of duty in Iraq.
In the church video, Ben says he shared his painful memories to help other veterans.
"I've been to the dark places, and I want to help bring them to the light," he says after describing the day in 2005 when he was changed forever after he nearly lost his life and watched a friend die, one of 50 deaths of fellow soldiers he says he witnessed.
"A mortar round came down and dropped right behind him. It killed him instantly, and the rest of the schrapnel came and hit me," explained Ben. "I looked down at my knee, and my pants were soaked in blood. And I could see my knee cap. My arm is drooping off my body and holding on by a couple tendons."
In the church video, Ben describes his physical struggle to walk again and the emotional difficulties he faced after the attack -- even when he was attending church back at home.
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Marine arrested in shooting of police officer wife
CBS
by Diane Moca
Story Created: Dec 27, 2012
MILWAUKEE -- As questions continue to swirl around what would motivate Benjamin Sebena to allegedly stalk and kill his wife Jennifer on Christmas Eve, the Wauwatosa Police Chief says issues related to Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) were mentioned during officer interviews with the defendant.
In an informational video with graphic pictures released by the Elmbrook Church in Brookfield in 2010, Ben Sebena reveals anxieties he suffered after returning from two tours of duty in Iraq.
In the church video, Ben says he shared his painful memories to help other veterans.
"I've been to the dark places, and I want to help bring them to the light," he says after describing the day in 2005 when he was changed forever after he nearly lost his life and watched a friend die, one of 50 deaths of fellow soldiers he says he witnessed.
"A mortar round came down and dropped right behind him. It killed him instantly, and the rest of the schrapnel came and hit me," explained Ben. "I looked down at my knee, and my pants were soaked in blood. And I could see my knee cap. My arm is drooping off my body and holding on by a couple tendons."
In the church video, Ben describes his physical struggle to walk again and the emotional difficulties he faced after the attack -- even when he was attending church back at home.
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Marine arrested in shooting of police officer wife
Marine Arrested in Shooting of Police Officer Wife on Christmas Eve
Marine Arrested in Shooting of Police Officer Wife on Christmas Eve
Dec. 27, 2012
The body of Officer Jennifer Sebena, 30, was found by fellow officers of the Wauwatosa, Wisc., police department after she failed to respond to radio calls. She was shot several times, police said.
Authorities released little information on her killing, but said that her husband, Benjamin Sebena, is in custody at the Milwaukee County Jail. He is being held on a tentative charge of first-degree intentional homicide, but has not been formally charged, officials said.
"He is in custody, and we're waiting on paperwork to be brought down to this office," said Mia Williams, clerical assistant at Milwaukee's District Attorney's Office.
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Ben Sebena is a "decorated U.S. Marine who served two tours in Iraq before suffering severe arm and leg injuries in a mortar attack," according to the Associated PressBy ASHLEY JENNINGS
Dec. 27, 2012
ABC/APA decorated Marine has been arrested in connection with the shooting death of his police officer wife while she was on patrol during Christmas eve, officials said today.
Benjamin Sebena, left, the husband of Jennifer L. Sebena, right, a police officer who was fatally shot on Christmas Eve while patrolling in suburban Milwaukee has been arrested in connection with her death.
The body of Officer Jennifer Sebena, 30, was found by fellow officers of the Wauwatosa, Wisc., police department after she failed to respond to radio calls. She was shot several times, police said.
Authorities released little information on her killing, but said that her husband, Benjamin Sebena, is in custody at the Milwaukee County Jail. He is being held on a tentative charge of first-degree intentional homicide, but has not been formally charged, officials said.
"He is in custody, and we're waiting on paperwork to be brought down to this office," said Mia Williams, clerical assistant at Milwaukee's District Attorney's Office.
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Saturday, December 15, 2012
Soldier arrested after wife shot and killed in Alaska
Army specialist charged in wife’s death
The Associated Press
Posted : Friday Dec 14, 2012
ANCHORAGE, Alaska — An Army specialist has been arrested in the shooting death of his wife.
KTUU reported that 24-year-old David Lopez has been charged with first- and second-degree murder, terroristic threatening and resisting arrest after the shooting death of his wife, Sara Lopez.
Charging documents said the Rochester, N.Y., man also threatened to kill social workers who took his daughter away Wednesday after a report of child abuse.
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The Associated Press
Posted : Friday Dec 14, 2012
ANCHORAGE, Alaska — An Army specialist has been arrested in the shooting death of his wife.
KTUU reported that 24-year-old David Lopez has been charged with first- and second-degree murder, terroristic threatening and resisting arrest after the shooting death of his wife, Sara Lopez.
Charging documents said the Rochester, N.Y., man also threatened to kill social workers who took his daughter away Wednesday after a report of child abuse.
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