18 years for Jasper S, that is what the judge handed down for the rape-murder of Marianne Vaatstra. The prosecution had asked for 20 years. The defense did not deny …

Guilty verdict re John Sohus for Gerhartsreiter. His sentencing is scheduled for June 28, 2013. He faces 25 years to life in prison for the murder conviction, plus two additional …

Verdict against Jasper S. expected April 19, 2013. Jasper S. is of course standing trial re the 1999 rape-murder of Marianne Vaatstra.
The prosecution asked for 20 years however, his lawyer …

Sum it Up! #40
There are a few cases that I am watching:
The Italian Supreme Court heard arguments today re Amanda Knox. The story on CNN is here. The issue of …

Jasper S. faces the judge re 1999 Vaatstra murder in the Netherlands.
The hearing took place on Feb 27, 2013. Jasper S. did not speak during this hearing.
An ongoing debate in the …

Kathy Whorton’s case on TV March 10, 2013
Great news in the cold case of Kathy Whorton: her case will be discussed by Paula Zahn.
The program is ”On the Case with Paula …

Zeigler DNA Appeal denied
From the Orlando Sentinel: “The Florida Supreme Court on Thursday denied an appellate motion by convicted killer Tommy Zeigler, the latest ruling in his three-plus-decade fight to …

It is King Richard III.
It has now been confirmed that indeed the skeleton found beneath a parking lot is his. Richard’s remains were said to have been buried in Greyfriars church, …

Did Sture Bergwall kill the Stegehuis Family? That is THE question now in Sweden so they are reopening this case.
The Dutch couple Marinus and Jannie Stegehuis were found murdered in …

The case of Eddie Gilfoyle is anything but straightforward or clear cut.
His pregnant wife’s estimated time of dead occurred hours before she was found. In that time period, Eddie was …