NEWSBLAST: ANOTHER BLOW FOR THE PROSECUTION
EDGAR CO.—Dr. Marilyn Fry took the stand this morning in the case against Terry Payton, 17, of Paris, accused of murdering his mother, Kathie, in June 2011. Give a listen:
View ArticleWhite County prosecutor comments about the Chhabra mistrial
WHITE CO.—White County’s state’s attorney Denton Aud has issued a comment about the mistrial in the case of Dr. Jogendra Chhabra, whose jury trial ended in a hung jury last night (Monday, February 25,...
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PODCAST: PAYTON CASE COULD WRAP AS EARLY AS WEDNESDAY
EDGAR CO.—Here’s our evening podcast on the day’s events in the murder case of Terry Payton, 17, in Paris, where today we heard from some amazing witnesses, but also some who weren’t so amazing, which...
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High speed chase in excess of 130 mph
LAWRENCE CO.— At approximately 10:40 p.m. a high speed pursuit ended with deputies apprehending three individuals driving a black civic, with loud exhaust and Kentucky plates on 550 East heading...
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PULASKI COUNTY EARTHQUAKE CALLED “MICRO”
PULASKI CO.—Did anyone even feel it? We didn’t get any reports yesterday, and only just learned of it. It’s the blue dot on the below map. Look carefully…. Fairly...
View ArticleUpdate: Stolen Van Recovered Near STL
JASPER COUNTY — A previous story about a stolen van over a week ago on Tuesday, Feb. 19th, has been located by Illinois State Police, this occurring Tuesday, Feb. 27th, undamaged near St. Louis, Mo....
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COUNTY METH MAKER GETS DRUG COURT SENTENCE
Jimmy Mahrenholz LAWRENCE CO.—While details are still coming in (and we’ll have them for the print version) Disclosure has learned that on Monday, a Lawrence County meth maker is now free after...
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MASSIVE FIRE AT POSEY COUNTY CO-OP, MT. VERNON, IND. [VIDEO]
POSEY CO.—A massive fire is getting under control in Mt. Vernon, Indiana, but it’s been a dangerous one. According to our sources at the scene, the fire began this morning about 6:30, and took out one...
View ArticlePAYTON TRIAL: A WORD ABOUT JURY NULLIFICATION
The term “Jury Nullification” is misused in our society today. A lot of people think that jury nullification merely means that a jury in a trial setting finds a defendant ‘not guilty’ despite...
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Morning Eldorado meth bust
SALINE CO.—A traffic stop occurred at approximately 5:00 a.m. this morning, (Wed., Feb. 27, 2013) where backup was called and cop cars could be seen almost a block long, lined up on the side of the...
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NEWSBLAST: PAYTON TAKES THE STAND IN HIS DEFENSE
EDGAR CO.—It was an eventful day in Edgar County at the courthouse, not the least of which was some amazing—and heart-wrenching—testimony from the accused himself, Terry Payton, 17. Give it a listen:...
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News release from ISP: alleged Arsonists arrested
CUMBERLAND CO.—Illinois state police Zone 7 investigations got this press release to us earlier today; in our Heartland edition, we’ve been writing about the fires as they’re mentioned here: On...
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PODCAST: REVIEW OF TERRY PAYTON’S TESTIMONY; CRAZY JAN’S CRAZY DAY
Terry Payton, walking with Deputy Guess. EDGAR CO.—Both sides have rested in the murder trial of Terry Payton, 17, of Paris. The case will be turned over to the jury tomorrow, Thursday, February 28....
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Unauthorized locker room videotaper gets probation
CRAWFORD CO.—Many Robinson-area parents are understandably upset at the light sentence former school custodian Danny Bonnell has received over his felony charge dating back to December. Bonnell, 27,...
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CORRECTION: Ditch Wreck in Richland Co. NOT a Lake Accident
RICHLAND CO.—An original call was that a vehicle was reported to be in the lake off St. Marie Road with people trapped inside this morning at approximatley 9:10 a.m. (Thursday, Feb. 28, 2013). Here is...
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PAYTON JURY HAS THE CASE; TURNED OVER TO THEM AT 12:10
EDGAR CO.— Those awaiting news of the murder trial of young Terry Payton, 17, of Paris, are going to get it via post today instead of newsblast, as we don’t want to take a chance and be out of the...
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MAN ALLEGED TO HIRE HITMAN FOR WIFE HAS BONDED OUT: UPDATE
Roger Young’s mugshot UPDATE FRIDAY, MARCH 1 We’ve learned that the bail was reduced to $25,000, or $2,500 cash bond. The bond was posted by his Roger Young’s brother Larry Young, of Beecher (or...
View ArticlePAYTON VERDICT: GUILTY OF SECOND-DEGREE MURDER
EDGAR CO.—TERRY PAYTON HAS BEEN FOUND GUILTY OF SECOND-DEGREE MURDER BY AN EDGAR COUNTY JURY. PAYTON WAS ACCUSED OF MURDERING HIS MOTHER, KATHIE PAYTON, ON JUNE 23, 2011. AFTER A SIX-DAY TRIAL A JURY...
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SHERIFF TESTIFIES IN RICHLAND COUNTY SHOOTING PRELIM
RICHLAND CO.—A preliminary hearing held for Jordan L. Fletcher, 22, of rural Richland County today (Thursday, Feb. 28, 2013), didn’t end in dismissal of the charge as hoped. Fletcher is accused of...
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Williamson County prosecutor bowing out of cop conflict
Chuck Garnati WILLIAMSON CO.—Say what you will about Chuck Garnati, the man knows how to handle cases when they involve cops. And that includes when to pursue them as well as when to back out. In the...
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