jQuery.post( "/wp-content/plugins/entity-closing-lite/post/list-front.php", { wcdAlphabet: "All", wcdPageSize: "10", wcdPagenumber:"1", wcdType:"", liteClosingAlert:"1" , wpbCheck:"3", chkClo:cl_wpb_key }) Duggan must turn to the victim's best friend for help. His integrity, hard work, compassion and selflessness were unmatched. We mourn the passing of a true hero and friend," she said. Photo courtesy of Jupiter Police Department. His efforts were featured on "First 48" from 2006 to 2008. All rights reserved. What a small world! Merritt had been working in the homicide unit for six years when episodes of "First 48" began to feature him in 2006. Martel finds he must rely on a friend of the victim's to help him close the case. Jon was a father, husband, brother, friend, and a good cop. Beasley said he was "uncomfortable" with the fact that many hours of Dotson's interrogation, which might be favorable to his defense, were no longer available, the Memphis Commercial Appeal reported. 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. Wife WebIn 2010, First 48 was filming with Detroit PD's Special Response Team (in simpler terms, a SWAT team) when seven-year-old Aiyana Stanley-Jones was shot and killed during the Copyright 2023 CBS Interactive Inc. All rights reserved. Ken brought justice to lots of people, said John Palmer, a friend and fellow officer. In Cincinnati, Dets. Penrod was featured in many episodes of the A&E television series The First 48, which tracks the early stages of homicide cases. He was just a guy at that point. Sign up forOxygen Insiderfor all the best true crime content. He begins the interview convinced that Olivia is the killer based on very little evidence and he makes a few false claims in order to deceive the suspect and get a confession. Tia Young and Tim Lee were not charged with George Youngs murder until months after the killing. 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. I believe he received over 100 commendations during his career and had a very high percentage of closed cases. "The First 48" The Dealiest Sin/Bloodlines (TV Episode 2019) - IMDb Retired Detective Inspector Ken Tappenden, one of the Kent Police team who apprehended Mackay, said: 'He should never be freed. I am beyond devastated, she posted Ermatinger, a friend and colleague. With no leads, Det. by. With little to go on, veteran homicide Detective Bob Randolph must piece together the truth behind who pulled the trigger. A 28-year-old man is accused of stabbing six people during an altercation in downtown Los Angeles on Friday night, the LAPD confirmed. Everyone was milling around the house and people were coming in and out of the bedroom where Viki had been shot and It just wasnt handled properly. First published on July 7, 2010 / 9:19 AM. Theres two questions in any murder case: why did they do it and why did they do it now? Mackay also confessed to a series of unsolved murders including 17-year-old Heiddi Mnilk (right). In Miami, Det. I don't think the crime was very hard for the police to figure out and much of the drama in this episode is artificial. Atlanta, GA - The First 48 Cast | A&E He also killed Catholic priest Anthony Crean, 62, with an axe in Kent. In retirement, he and his wife, Dallas police Detective Laura Penrod, refused to let his illness get in the way. Thompson really stands out as one of the most naturally gifted on the entire show. Why not be the first to send us your thoughts, "She probably went 36 hours without sleep. WebHis wife Marie said he went to the hospital four days ago with what they thought was a mild case of COVID-19. Louis Melancon unravel the mystery of a man found shot dead in his car. I know what really happened, Penrod said. READ |Prosecutor: Wife, lover killed Gwinnett man for $1M insurance policy, MORE |Cop: Gwinnett man searched for snake venom, spiders before killing. There was a certain set of events that were set in motion by somebody else on this thing.. His experience includes Patrol, Link your TV provider to stream full episodes and live TV. It is also hurt that it is not solved in 48 hours or anything close to 48 hours. And the video ends with saying Detective Thompson was placed on desk duty afterwards and would most likely be fired. Personal trainer, 22, describes what working in the fitness industry is like when you're curvy - and why Jon Jones vs Ciryl Gane - UFC 285 LIVE: Follow all the action from main card ahead of HUGE heavyweight PETER HITCHENS: Now we know for sure that our leaders lost their heads over Covid. jQuery("#aws_ec_insertEC_alertIMG_1").hide(); His presence was always genuine and honest, but also light and humorous. In a matter of days, the missing persons case turned into a homicide investigation. The Parole Board will want to know if he feels remorse and if his other murder 'confessions' were fantasies of a mentally-ill man. Why do you kill? Judge James Beasley said Tuesday he disallowed the confession widely seen on the A&E program "The First 48" because other information may have been recorded but not aired that's also relevant to the case of Jessie Dotson. I Take care of your gut and it will take care of you: Could these 'friendly' bacteria transform your gut Netflix subscribers can access hidden upgrade to their favourite shows - here's how to check if you are Britain's 'forgotten' serial killer Patrick Mackay to be grilled by Parole Board chiefs to see if he is 'safe' to be freed from jail. In Dallas, Detective Phil Harding investigates a brutal shooting in a motel parking lot that killed a 22-year-old and injured two of his friends. 'The nature of his crimes is so severe he should die in prison.' The couples story is explored in an episode The real world isnt like that. One portion of the tapes that prosecutors sought to play for the jury is when Dotson tells his interrogators why he killed the children, according to the Commercial Appeal. She, Nissan is recalling over 700,000 Rogue and Rogue Sport compact SUVs because they may turn off accidentally while driving. Or do you think Olivia's case was the only time he did that? Then, in Memphis, Sergeants Ron Collins and Kevin Lundy must track down a murder suspect who may have fled the state. Penrod was so well-respected that detectives would ask him to interrogate their suspects. A sole cameraman follows Gwinnett County detectives to nearly every homicide they respond to, and the show focuses on the first 48 hours of the investigations. CAKEGATE 2023: Bad Bunny's Restaurant Accused of Gobbling Birthday Girl's Cake, Death Train: A Timeline of Brightline Fatalities in South Florida UPDATED, Neighborhood Nazi Jon Minadeo Peddles Hate by the Minute, Sen. Rubio's Permanent Daylight Savings Bill Sees Light of Day Once More, NFL Legend Ray Lewis Joins World Jai-Alai League Board of Directors, Affordable New "Micro-Units" Slated for Little River, Edgewater. if (count_closing <= 0) { His written statement to police is what was eye-catching. Eunice Cooper and her team to track down the suspects, two teens who fled the scene on bicycles. Mia Wasikowska explained in an interview this week her reasons for leaving movie stardom behind a few years ago to move back to her home country of Australia. What do you think about the fact the District Attorney Bruce Issaks dropped the charges against Lozano in 2004? They all afraid to cooperate. How do you build your prosecution in a case like Lozanos, where the evidence is mostly circumstantial? [Denton County Chief Deputy Sheriff] Lee Howell has always said so. Caroline Mason, Tony Mullins and JT Max investigate the murder of a man found shot dead in a backyard. "I'm very much concerned with this videotape," Beasley said. Failure after failure, David seemed to be growing increasingly hostile. .done(function( data ) { Facebook Good cop had a bad day. Police found Gretchen's body in December 2020. WebThe episode of The First 48 that followed the Gwinnett County Police Departments investigation of the murder of George Young airs tonight on A&E. Doug Lindle and Matthew Thompson investigate the murder of a man shot outside his apartment. In Dallas, Det. WebMEMPHIS, Tenn. (CBS/AP) Prosecutors in the capital murder trial of Jessie Dotson, charged with killing four adults and two children, won't be able to use a taped confession that aired According tolifelong colleague, A.J. The First 48 Atlanta cases covered by the AJC WebIn Dallas, when a husband is shot in his bed after an Easter party, Detective Michael Yeric suspects that the victim's wife may be hiding a dark secret. Long story short he was wrong she didnt kill him but he treats her right off the bat like she did. Although he was jailed for a minimum of 20 jQuery("#aws_ec_insertEC_alertIMG_1").show(); Jessie Dotson Confession, Aired on "First 48," Disallowed in But the fact that he was a serving officer at the time of the initial investigation made everything harder. 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Detectives and investigators said during trial that the camera man never entered the Young home or crossed crime scene tape that restricted the actual scene of George Youngs killing to police officials. You can choose on each post whether you would like it to be posted to Facebook. Surveillance footage showed her last moments and connected her to Felix Shirley, a construction worker who was later convicted of killing her. In Miami a man who owns a small business is shot multiple times and robbed. DC detective killed by wife in murder-suicide, authorities say The night before, she had celebrated her 16thwedding anniversary with husband Robert Bobby Lozano, an police detective with the Denton Police Department. "Sometimes you have to be a sneak to catch a sneak.. 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. He was a very experienced trial lawyer before he became the DA. The First 48 is television's premier true-crime series. "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. Bobby Lozano was successfully prosecuted in 2009 and sentenced to 45 years in prison, according to ABC affiliate. 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. 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. Chase grew up in Houston and his dad, a Sergeant with the Houston Police Department, trained me when I worked Southwest Patrol years ago. 2023 www.commercialappeal.com. WebHere are highlights from the AJC's coverage of the case: May 31, 2016: Dead, naked woman found in Atlanta park. I dont know what ended up happening with Detective Thompson if he did get fired or if he had anything to say about Olivia not actually killing her husband. jQuery("#aws_ec_insertEC_alertIMG_0").hide(); In Dallas, Det. The True Story of the Gretchen Anthony Murder in Jupiter, Florida Long story short he was wrong she didnt kill him but he treats her right off the bat like she did. The bodies of 50-year-old Timothy He deserves punishment. Like Gwinnett County News on Facebook | Follow us on Twitter andInstagramStay up to the minute with breaking news on Channel 2 Action News This Morning. Bobby told his fellow officers she shot herself while cleaning his gun. Video: Detroit police officer who shot wife, self worked on A&E In-person proceedings resumed at Shelby County Criminal Courtin June. "Basically, you never knew what David you were going to get.". Dan Lusty and the homicide squad find a man with his throat slashed floating in a creek. Published Mar 9, 2022 The First 48 detectives Matt Frazier and Justin Ritter solve homicides in Tulsa, but they're uncannily similar to a certain duo from Gotham City. The idea that a circumstantial murder case is somehow unique or daunting is not the view of a professional prosecutor. Lee and Tia Young wereconvicted of the murder April 5 andsentenced April 11. The suspect goes on the run, and Loboda needs to bring him in before he can flee the country. Mackay later retracted his confessions to the eight killings and no one has been convicted. Former MPD detective, First 48 Star dies from COVID-19 Some 2016 through 2020 Nissan Rogue and 2017 through 2022 Rogue Sports have jackknife-style keys where the metal. Rick Duggan and his team find a victim shot and left behind a vacant house. Major Lee has served the citizens of Atlanta in various assignments. He must unravel the sad and mysterious death of a 14-year-old boy found decomposing in a dumpster. Popular Louisville Metro Police Dept. detective featured on The First In addition to his wife of eight years, he is survived by his daughter, Amanda Lopez, 28, of Midlothian; two sons, Dereck Penrod of League City and Brandon Penrod of Cedar Hill; his mother, Margaret Penrod of Arlington; and a sister, Katherine Ferrell of Arlington. Toxic trauma expert Gabor Mate diagnoses Prince Harry with attention deficit disorder but tells him it CAN 'I felt different to the rest of my family - and my mum felt the same': Prince Harry opens up on his 'broken 'He's completely beige drained of all his feisty ginger life-blood': JULIE BURCHILL'S verdict on Prince 'I was a bit of a mess': Amanda Abbington reveals she considered suicide after split from ex Martin Freeman DR ELLIE CANNON: My breast has not got lumps but it's itchy, should I be concerned about cancer at age 72? You have to be kind of sneaky to do this kind of work," Merritt is quoted as saying on the show site. WebA Louisville Metro Police Department homicide detective featured on the television program The First 48 has died unexpectedly while off-duty. Robert Bobby Lozanos written statement to police was quite possibly the biggest load of crap Ive ever read in my life.. The episode comes just WebWow! WebA former detective has been arrested for killing his estranged wife, daughter and his daughters high school football star boyfriend in a domestic incident Sunday at an Austin apartment complex. In another case a young man is shot outside a club in Dallas. "The First 48" The Other Wife (TV Episode 2017) - IMDb July 7, 2010 / 9:19 AM Hes a piece of shit: regardless of whatever he did in his career, the treatment of Ms Lord was despicable and corrupt - the woman had lost her partner and this scumbag bullied and humiliated the woman, reducing her to a money grabber and killer. 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. When will the Beast from the East be at YOUR door? She can be reached at sarah.macaraeg@commercialappeal.com or on Twitter @seramak. 2010 CBS Interactive Inc. All Rights Reserved. Gretchen and David Anthony married in 2015 in Las Vegas. The video of this interrogation upset me in ways that I cant express, especially considering that it was right after that poor girl lost her fiance. WebCrime Mystery Reality-TV In Mobile, Alabama, the murder of a 19-year-old becomes personal when the team learns that the victim is Detective Jermaine Rogers' cousin; in Tulsa, OK, a Revealed: The top 10 fastest-growing destinations for UK pensioners retiring overseas. In Miami, a 65-year-old man is found dead in a pool of blood. Not normal people. They just didnt do a very good job. 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. Tulsa, OK - The First 48 Cast | A&E Randy Loboda investigates the stabbing death of a Honduran immigrant found in an alley. Published: 00:18 GMT, 5 March 2023 | Updated: 00:24 GMT, 5 March 2023. WebWilliams died last night after being taken off life support. WebHe underwent surgery on what was found to be a grade IV glioblastoma, a highly aggressive tumor. On paper, David and Gretchen perfectly complemented one another. In Merritt's years as a police detective, thevictims of homicides he solved came from both the most vulnerable communities and the most revered, stories from The Commercial Appeal archive show. In Dallas, TX Det. Freddie Ponce and his team follow a blood trail at the scene to an apartment complex, where they believe the suspect is hiding out. 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. God yes. You back them into a corner or they back themselves into a corner and they blame you and then they kill you. His victims' relatives and the former police chief who caught Mackay warn that he remains a danger to the public. They needed their side of the story told.. He also served some of the people who he prosecuted just as well. He would position his chair to face his suspect, with nothing in between them. Now he has a new identity, is in an open prison near Bristol and enjoys day-release trips. var cl_wpb_key = "5a02753943"; Marshals Service arrested 32-year-old Joey McCartney, of Graham, and his brother, 36-year-old Jesse McCartney, of, The Kentucky House voted Thursday to ban access to gender-transition medical care for those under 18, continuing a trend in conservative states to push bills aimed at transgender youth. Chase is also on the hit series A&E Investigates: The First 48. The show airs at 8 p.m. Thursday, April 25 on A&E. He had a gravitating personality and will be deeply missed by many. After 48 years in jail, he has a parole hearing next month. The investigators in the DAs Office have a combined total of hundreds of years of police experience, and without question W.D. Merritt was a devoted family man, his bio on the "First 48" site also notes asoccer dadwhoconsidered members of the police department family. Its some really selfish, narcissistic reason, and they kill you. They soon find a witness whose story turns the investigation on its head. 264 talking about this. "There are no words that can fill the void of his loss.". W.D. Merritt dies at 56. Detective cracked Memphis murders on Almost all murder cases are circumstantial. Dallas Cowboys want another playmaker on offense. I think he got bad advice so he dropped the case. He would talk for hours, if necessary. You know, unless youre Hannibal Lecter, but thats the movies. var myObj_closing = JSON.parse(data); var count_closing = myObj_closing.count; Police said they found evidence that the woman had shot her husband