Become a member to support the independent voice of South Florida Official The First 48 page Twitter @AETV | Instagram @AETV www.aetv.com/shows/the-first-48 Jordan B. Taylor, 22, of Corbin, has been charged with first-degree murder in the death of three-year-old Amoura M. Smallwood. LMPD homicide detective Emily McKinley issued a statement on behalf of the department: It is with an extremely heavy heart that I announce the passing of our friend, Jon Lesher. Duggan must turn to the victim's best friend for help. } Well ask you to confirm this for your first post to Facebook. } A former police sergeant who brought audiences across the U.S.behind the scenes of homicide investigations in Memphis,William "W.D." Contact Ken at ken@k105.com or 270-259-6000, Brothers, including one from Muhlenberg County, have been arrested in the murder of a 21-year-old woman over 10 years ago. But after Anthony 'You'll be missed forever': Elizabeth Hurley and son Damian share heartfelt tribute to her late ex Shane Mamma Mia! Thompson really stands out as one of the most naturally gifted on the entire show. Accident, Suicide or Murder Bonus: Susan and Cary Piel Talk Prosecuting Bobby Lozano As Colleagues and Spouses, On the night of July 6, 2002, Virginia "Viki" Lozano was found dead from a gunshot wound in the bedroom of her home in Denton, Texas. It's GRAYGATE! WebCanton Township - September 22, 2009 - COP ON COP MURDER-SUICIDE - Detroit Police Officer Patricia Katie Ryan Williams, Detroit Homicide Detective Ed Williams Show more On the night of July 6, 2002, Virginia "Viki" Lozano was found dead from a gunshot wound in the bedroom of her home in Denton, Texas. Jessie Dotson's attorney, Gerald Skahan, has said that information existed that Cecil Dotson had been in trouble with gangs and that the killings were retaliation for a $300,000 drug debt. Later in the interview, Penrod held Richardsons hand between his. Sgt. local news and culture, Michael Majchrowicz Penrod had a stroke during the surgery that permanently and severely limited his speech. ', Mary Hynes's nephew Michael said: 'How can a man like Mackay ever be released? When he uncovers video surveillance of the murder he is given an unusual piece of evidence: an image of the killer. Penrod had a stroke during the surgery that permanently and severely limited his Get an all-access pass to never-before-seen content, free digital evidence kits, and much more! That would be poetic justice. Most recently, Merritt helped prosecutors prepare cases for trial by locating witnesses, serving subpoenas, performing background checks, securing evidence and testifying if needed, according to the District Attorney's office. In Texas a young man is set up for a robbery when he answers an ad for a car in a town a hundred miles from his home. I stuck 'em.". Mr Tappenden said: 'If Mackay is ever released, police should reopen these other deaths as cold cases.'. To find his suspect, Garcia must first track down the victim's secret girlfriend, who may have been the last person to see the victim alive. He deserves punishment. As for what came afterwards for him, personally I can only hope that he stays far away from any form of public law enforcement. Almost all murder cases are circumstantial. You know, unless youre Hannibal Lecter, but thats the movies. Last night Ivy Davies's son Vic said: 'He's shown no remorse. 0. He is not dealing with these cases as a trial lawyer. In the days immediately following George Youngs death, Tia Young appeared on Channel 2 Action News, crying and seemingly distraught over losing her husband. She can be reached at sarah.macaraeg@commercialappeal.com or on Twitter @seramak. In Miami, Det. Kant, Merritt was far from the only detective to migrate to the District Attorney's office. Police said they found evidence that the woman had shot her husband Long story short he was wrong she didnt kill him but he treats her right off the bat like she did. He'd been fired, again, from his job after a series of disturbing outbursts toward women. As for what came afterwards for him, personally I can only hope that he stays far away from any form of public law enforcement. "I hope viewers just see and appreciate the time we do put into these cases," he said, praising a colleague whose case was featured on the show. Who is available? Ken brought justice to lots of people, said John Palmer, a friend and fellow officer. Police have a witness but her description isn't going to be definitive. In Memphis, when a woman is found dead inside a house fire, Sergeant Kevin Lundy, who spent over a year working in arson, is called to the scene. Earlier, his wife, Patricia Williams, was pronounced dead upon arrival at a local hospital. So I watched a YouTube video about this Detective that was followed on a few First 48 episodes and hes interrogated this woman whos suspected of killing her husband. Make a one-time donation today for as little as $1. / CBS News. The first why is relatively easy to discover. I remember thinking recently that if I had a top ten FIRST 48 detective list, he'd be on it for sure and maybe at the top. Police found Gretchen's body in December 2020. And I cant find any more information on this case! Tia Young was sentenced to life with the possibility of parole plus three years for conviction charges offelony murder, aggravated assault and criminal attempt to tamper with evidence. Did it complicate matters at all that Lozano was a former police officer? If you were lucky enough to have crossed paths with Jon, he is one you will never forget and you probably have funny story, selfie or photoshopped picture to remember him by. Five unexpected signs in your 20s and 30s you're at risk of developing heart disease later in life. It is also hurt that it is not solved in 48 hours or anything close to 48 hours. Chase is also on the hit series A&E Investigates: The First 48. And in Cincinnati, Detective Jenny Luke is on the trail of a man who may have taken revenge on a childhood friend he thought snitched on him. Some 2016 through 2020 Nissan Rogue and 2017 through 2022 Rogue Sports have jackknife-style keys where the metal. Merritt was an outstanding investigator and a real example of a loyal friend, a loving family man, and a compassionate public servant," Rallings said. WebA Louisville Metro Police Department homicide detective featured on the television program The First 48 has died unexpectedly while off-duty. 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But he was the best, Kant said. jQuery("#aws_ec_insertEC_alertIMG_1").hide(); and help keep the future of New Times, Use of this website constitutes acceptance of our. The detectives believe that she may have been murdered to send a message to her boyfriend, an alleged drug dealer. Caroline Mason, Tony Mullins and JT Max investigate the murder of a man found shot dead in a backyard. Sign up forOxygen Insiderfor all the best true crime content. Gwinnett County was chosen in part due to its high clearance rate amount of cases solved generally between 88 and 90 percent, Chief Butch Ayers said in 2017. An Oklahoma attorney is in jail after police busted him in sting operation attempting to pay $400 in order to have sex with a fictitious five-year-old girl. A Texas man will serve 23 years in prison after being convicted of shooting the new boyfriend of a woman who left him after she caught him cheating on her. Themurdersofmultiple homeless women between 2008-2012, the killing of a University of Memphis football playerin 2007 and a sex worker in 2004 are among cases Merritt helped crack in his time on the force. Merritt quickly took a turn for the worse. All murders are committed by selfish people. He is carrying cash and the supposed buyer demands the money. He was 56. After 48 years in jail, he is believed to be Britain's longest-serving killer, but has a parole hearing next month. Thompson, but this interview with Olivia is anything but professional! All rights reserved. What do you think about the fact the District Attorney Bruce Issaks dropped the charges against Lozano in 2004? In retirement, he and his wife, Dallas police Detective Laura Penrod, refused to let his illness get in the way. A spokesperson did notprovidethe last date Merritt worked physically alongside colleagues or whether any co-workers in the District Attorney's office arecurrently quarantined. jQuery("#aws_ec_insertEC_alertIMG_1").show(); Wright learns that there has been a second shooting just minutes after the homicide, and it has been caught on tape. I believe he received over 100 commendations during his career and had a very high percentage of closed cases. He was 55. Angry families of victims of a serial killer dubbed the Devil's Disciple are demanding he is left to die in prison as he prepares to plead for freedom at a parole hearing. was the best among us.. .done(function( data ) { jQuery("#aws_ec_insertEC_alertIMG_0").show(); No, not down the road, because he hadnt been a cop for several years. Not so shipshape! WebWow! He was one who led from the front and always, always had the backs of his people. In Miami, a 65-year-old man is found dead in a pool of blood. Lees attorney in the early April murder case argued that the First 48 cameraman could have contaminated the murder scene or compromised key evidence in the case. The police say Stephen Nicholas Broderick, 41, killed three people: his estranged wife, Amanda Broderick, 35; his adopted teenage daughter, Alyssa Broderick; He also killed Catholic priest Anthony Crean, 62, with an axe in Kent. Mackay the subject of a new Amazon Prime documentary, Confessions Of A Psycho Killer was jailed for strangling 87-year-old widow Isabella Griffiths in Chelsea and Adele Price, 89, in Kensington. My sweet Dwayne, has died. Why not be the first to send us your thoughts, Look on page 4: https://www.onecommunityusa.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/1902-Newsletter.pdf, Here is the video of his interrogation of her: https://youtu.be/kuyS-4iB6_E A copy of the lawsuit against him and the outcome: https://verdictsearch.com/verdict/detective-lied-to-portray-death-as-homicide-plaintiff-alleged/, According to the verdict, a jury found that he twisted evidence, lied about statements from Ms. Lord and misled medical examiners against Ms. Lord. You back them into a corner or they back themselves into a corner and they blame you and then they kill you. After 48 years in jail, he has a parole hearing next month. With little to go on, veteran homicide Detective Bob Randolph must piece together the truth behind who pulled the trigger. Yes, he had -- and displayed -- a notch more confidence than might've always been useful -- but this guy was whip-smart, intuitive and articulate. Not normal people. The murders in March 2008, known as the Lester Street Massacre, were the worst mass killing incident in Memphis in decades, according to the Commercial Appeal. Penrod was featured in many episodes of the A&E television series The First 48, which tracks the early stages of homicide cases. In a matter of days, the missing persons case turned into a homicide investigation. Im not a huge Shakespeare fan, but Ive always liked that line from Hamlet, Methinks thou doth protest too much, and Ive always used that as a guide. The 800k was a separate suit. The victims were transported to a local hospital. Murders are done in bedrooms and bathrooms and barns and places like that, where there are only two people there and one of them is dead. Bobby Lozano was successfully prosecuted in 2009 and sentenced to 45 years in prison, according to ABC affiliateWFAA. Credit: Photo courtesy of Boston College Athletics, convicted of George Young's November 2017 killing, Prosecutor: Wife, lover killed Gwinnett man for $1M insurance policy, Cop: Gwinnett man searched for snake venom, spiders before killing, agreement with the Gwinnett County Police Department since August 2017, Georgia Tech closes regular season with win over Boston College, Jahmyr Gibbs: Georgia Tech helped make me who I am today, Bulldogs hammer Jackets with six home runs. Interactive map reveals when you may see SNOW, Kate Garraway reveals Derek's heartbreaking words when they thought he had just minutes left to live. Penrods career was cut short in September 2011 after he collapsed at Jack Evans Police Headquarters. But he had a great run on the force dont think they should have let him go because of one bad case. ', Patrick Mackay (pictured), now 70, was jailed after killing two elderly women and a priest in 1975 and admitting eight other murders, Ken Tappenden (pictured), who caught Mackay, with the axe Mackay used to kill priest Anthony Crean. S14, Ep13 16 Oct. 2014 Murder in Treme 7.2 (15) The true crime docu-series has had an agreement with the Gwinnett County Police Department since August 2017. It was quite possibly the biggest load of crap Ive ever read in my life. He said police probed Mackay's claims, once taking him to a spot where he said he had discarded his shoes which had traces of his victim's blood. Part of the Daily Mail, The Mail on Sunday & Metro Media Group, If he's free, I don't think the country will be safe. /* closing frontend */ I called him a tool in my tool box, said Detective R.L.