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Father of Rachel Timmerman wants to see death penalty restored for Marvin Gabrion

Barton Deiters | The Grand Rapids Press — Wed, 03 Aug 2011 20:15:18 +0000

A federal appeals court overturned the death sentence for Marvin Gabrion who was convicted of drowning a young mother in a remote lake to prevent her from pursuing a rape case against him.

Grand Haven man busted for allegedly raiding apartment complex’s safe

Zane McMillin | The Grand Rapids Press — Wed, 03 Aug 2011 19:26:09 +0000

Roughly $7,000 worth in bills and property were recovered, authorities said.

Law Talk: Is it smart to always fight a traffic ticket?

Barton Deiters | The Grand Rapids Press — Tue, 02 Aug 2011 10:45:00 +0000

Answering your questions about cops and the law.

Ludington librarian fired over tell-all novel says her First Amendment rights were violated

John Agar | The Grand Rapids Press — Mon, 01 Aug 2011 11:04:48 +0000

Don't shush me, library worker whose "Library Diaries" chronicle unsavory characters, says in lawsuit.

After Rodrick Dantzler’s murder spree in Grand Rapids, mother-grandmother finds strength in support from others

John Agar | The Grand Rapids Press — Sun, 31 Jul 2011 10:17:14 +0000

Patricia Emkens wouldn't talk about Rodrick Dantzler. Her focus is her family and healing. Learn more about three of his victims.

Rodrick Dantzler hostage does not see murder spree in terms of heroes and villains

Barton Deiters | The Grand Rapids Press — Fri, 29 Jul 2011 18:01:33 +0000

Meg Holmes does not consider mass murderer Roderick Dantzler to be a villain.

‘Joke ad’ on eBay offering tot for sale could land prankster in prison for more than two years

Barton Deiters | The Grand Rapids Press — Thu, 21 Jul 2011 18:49:01 +0000

The allegation is the Grand Valley State University student was taking care of her 2-year-old cousin at a home in the 1300 block of Leonard Street NE when she posted an ad on E-bay around May 15.

Rodrick Dantzler’s family speaks after his murder spree kills 7 in Grand Rapids: ‘He’s no monster’

John Agar | The Grand Rapids Press — Sun, 10 Jul 2011 10:31:47 +0000

Possible motive emerges: Neighbors say Dantzler's wife planned to leave him.

Rodrick Dantzler’s neighbors say he was off bi-polar medication, going through separation when he killed 7, including wife, daughter

John Agar | The Grand Rapids Press — Sun, 10 Jul 2011 00:12:24 +0000

Neighbors offer possible motive for mass murder: They said his wife was planning to leave him.

Live coverage: 7 dead in Northeast Grand Rapids; suspect Rodrick Dantzler shoots himself

The Grand Rapids Press staff — Sat, 09 Jul 2011 01:12:17 +0000

Rodrick Dantzler, 34, fatally shot himself after an hours-long standoff, manhunt, police chase and seven murders, including 2 children in Northeast Grand Rapids.

Grand Rapids police chief: 7 people dead in two locations on Northeast Side

John Tunison | The Grand Rapids Press — Thu, 07 Jul 2011 20:51:15 +0000

They are looking for a man named Roderick Dantzler driving a tan Lincoln with license plate number BWK 2308.

Police make drug arrests as people make their way on I-196 to the Electric Forest Festival

Barton Deiters | The Grand Rapids Press — Sun, 03 Jul 2011 23:03:42 +0000

All suspects remain at the Allegan County Jail. All were stopped along I-196 in Casco Township.

Newaygo man arraigned for allegedly killing neighbor amid property dispute

John Tunison | The Grand Rapids Press — Mon, 27 Jun 2011 16:23:59 +0000

James Traxler is held without bond in the Newaygo County Jail

Felony charges considered for Holland man who built wigwam in critical dunes

Julie Hoogland | The Grand Rapids Press — Fri, 24 Jun 2011 15:44:25 +0000

Jared McMillan has also been fined $90 for cutting down trees on state park property.

23-year-old Timothy Kaminski, who pleaded guilty to child rape, has an IQ of 74

Barton Deiters | The Grand Rapids Press — Mon, 20 Jun 2011 21:05:56 +0000

The girl was taken to the hospital complaining of pain in her private area and then said that Kaminski had touched her there, according to police.

Admitted child rapist Timothy Kaminski pleads guilty on the same day his trial was to begin

Barton Deiters | The Grand Rapids Press — Mon, 20 Jun 2011 16:33:26 +0000

Timothy Kaminski agreed to plead guilty to one count of third-degree criminal sexual conduct and faces up to between 10 and 15 years in prison

Record Eagle report: Tragic death of Carly Lewis, 16, draws attention to homeless teens in Traverse City

The Grand Rapids Press staff — Mon, 20 Jun 2011 15:19:03 +0000

Newspaper reports homeless teens have played a role in the investigation into Carly's death.

Son of Sheriff’s deputy charged with killing Carly Lewis, 16, of Traverse City

The Associated Press — Thu, 16 Jun 2011 17:17:39 +0000

Robert Schwander, 17, pleaded not guilty and was denied bond. Police believe Carly Lewis was killed June 2 in this vacant building.

Richard Barton Jr. has four months to become an ex-polygamist or face prison time

Barton Deiters | The Grand Rapids Press — Thu, 16 Jun 2011 12:42:00 +0000

Richard Barton, 34, pleaded guilty Wednesday to a charge of polygamy in Muskegon County Circuit Court admitting that he married a woman in a ceremony in July at Muskegon's Kruse Park while still married to a woman in Rhode Island who he married in 2004.

Lawyer says teen suspect in death of Carly Lewis, 16, in Traverse City ‘indicated it was an accident’

The Associated Press — Thu, 16 Jun 2011 11:08:24 +0000

Newspaper reports suspect Robert Jensen Schwander, 17, had been living with Lewis' family.