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DNA Evidence Sent Anthony Sanchez to Death Row. But Did It Actually Solve the Crime?

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:50:02 GMT

Charlotte Beattie couldn’t say when she began to suspect that her boyfriend had committed the murder that sent his own son to death row. It probably crossed her mind almost 20 years ago, when an Oklahoma City police detective showed up to ask about Anthony Sanchez, who had been charged with killing a young woman found at a nearby lake. Jewell “Juli” Busken, a 21-year-old ballet student at the University of Oklahoma, was raped and murdered just before Christmas in 1996. The case remained cold until 2004, when Sanchez’s DNA was linked to the crime. But when the homicide detective showed Beattie a forensic artist’s sketch of the supposed killer, it didn’t look like Sanchez, she recalled. It looked more like his father, Glen.Like many who knew Sanchez, Beattie couldn’t believe he’d committed such a horrible crime. She’d never known him to be violent — not like Glen, who could be terrifying. One Valentine’s Day, she said, Glen put a gun to his head at his home in Norman, Oklahoma, only t...

STAT WATCH: Colorado State’s penalty problems are not exclusive to their loss to Buffaloes

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:50:02 GMT

From Colorado State’s perspective, its school-record number of penalties was largely to blame for its devastating loss at Colorado. “I can’t even speak about it, it’s so ridiculous,” coach Jay Norvell said after the 43-35 loss in two overtimes. “And it’s a real shame because a lot of those penalties took away a lot of great effort from our kids.”Saturday night wasn’t a one-off for CSU. The Rams have gone 3-11 under Norvell, and undisciplined play has been a persistent problem.Of the 17 penalties the Rams committed against Colorado, 11 were 15-yarders — two on the same play when Henry Blackburn was flagged for pass interference and Ayden Hector was called for unsportsmanlike conduct after a late hit sent two-way star Travis Hunter to the hospital.There also were four blocks below the waist, two other unsportsmanlike conducts, a chop block, facemask and targeting.CSU’s top three single-game penalty totals have occurred over the past 10 games — 13 ag...

Trial to start for officers charged in Elijah McClain's death

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:50:02 GMT

AURORA, Colo. (KDVR) — Monday morning, the jury selection process is expected to end for the two police officers charged in Elijah McClain's death, signaling the start of the trial.At 8:30 a.m., a jury announcement is expected in the trial for Randy Roedema and Jason Rosenblatt. The jury will decide if the two should be convicted on charges including assault and reckless manslaughter. K-9 officer present during Elijah McClain’s death rehired by Aurora police They have pleaded not guilty but have never spoken publicly about the allegations against them.Roedema, a former Marine who is currently suspended without pay, had been with the department for five years before McClain's death. Rosenblatt had worked for the agency for two years. He was the only officer who confronted McClain and was fired — not for the deadly encounter itself, but for making light of other officers' reenactment of the neck hold.Roedema, Rosenblatt, a third officer and two paramedics were indicted in 2021 by a ...

Denver weather: Mild Monday with extra clouds

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:50:02 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — It'll be a comfortable start to the week with above-average highs in the Denver weather forecast. Extra clouds build in throughout the day Monday with showers in the high country.Weather today: Increasing cloudsMonday kicks off the workweek with early sunshine and increasing clouds that move in through the afternoon. Celebrities among the crowd at the CU vs. CSU game Highs will be in the middle 80s with chances for some late-day showers in the higher elevations.Pinpoint Weather: Daily forecast on Sept. 18. Weather tonight: Slow clearingPartly cloudy skies stick around Monday night keeping low temperatures mild. Denver dips into the middle 50s with light winds. Pinpoint Weather: Overnight forecast on Sept. 18.Looking ahead: Mild start to the week, cooler weekend The above-average highs stick around for the next few days. Denver will hit the low 80s on Tuesday afternoon with partly cloudy skies and a small chance for a shower along the Front Range. Colorado fall ...

Family dog dies following Miami house fire

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:50:02 GMT

The City of Miami Fire Rescue responded to a house blaze that resulted in a dog’s death. At 5:41 a.m. Monday, firefighters arrived at a two-story residential duplex, located on the 3000 block of Southwest 18th Street, engulfed in smoke with flames emanating from the front door. Firefighters extended handlines into the building and contained the fire within minutes. Officials said the fire remained confined to its point of origin. Three residents escaped the flames but, unfortunately, a dog on the second floor succumbed to smoke inhalation. Amid the firefighting efforts, one brave firefighter sustained a steam burn to the face. Fortunately, after on-site evaluation, it was determined that no further medical treatment or transportation was necessary.Although three adult residents are now displaced due to the incident, they did not require additional assistance. The Miami Fire Investigation Unit was requested to determine the cause of the fire. Please check back on WSVN.com and 7...

Miami Hurricanes fan honors late brother with unforgettable game day promise

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:50:02 GMT

In the realm of college football fandom, there are dedicated fans, and then there’s Shelton Douthett, a University of Miami (UM) Hurricanes enthusiast who recently stole the spotlight during a nationally televised game against the Bethune-Cookman Wildcats. Shelton’s extraordinary commitment to fulfilling a heartfelt promise has captured the hearts of fans across the nation.“All this praise and all these accolades, like ‘Oh you made an impact in my life,’ I feel like I don’t deserve it,” said Shelton. “I feel like I’m just a regular guy.” The game on Thursday showed Shelton’s unwavering devotion as he donned a complete Miami Hurricanes football uniform, from shoulder pads to cleats, helmet, and even game gloves. “This is just my promise to my brother,” Douthett said. “This is something that I want to take with him. This is basically how I bring my brother to the game with me. He had a big impact on my...

Liz Truss: I didn’t crash the economy

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:50:02 GMT

LONDON — Liz Truss struck firmly to her guns in a defiant speech Monday as Britain’s shortest-serving prime minister defended her chaotic economic legacy. Addressing the Institute for Government think tank, Truss blamed the media, the opposition Labour Party, and economic orthodoxy for her downfall during her 49 days in office.And she argued that the “reaction” from the “political and economic establishment” to her policies was the reason they failed.Pressed in the Q&A on the claim she “crashed the economy,” Truss shot back: “I do want to challenge this phrase ‘crashed the economy.’“The fact is that since I left office both mortgage rates and gilt rates have gone higher than they were at the time of the mini-budget. So I do think you are repeating a line to take from the Labour Party when you say that.”Truss’ mini-budget — officially billed as the “Plan for Growth” — aimed to slash taxes and cut regulations. But t...

China blasts Germany after Baerbock calls Xi Jinping a ‘dictator’

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:50:02 GMT

China on Monday condemned German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock after she labeled Chinese President Xi Jinping a “dictator.”“China is strongly dissatisfied with and firmly opposes the German side’s remarks, which are extremely absurd, a serious infringement of China’s political dignity and an open political provocation,” China’s foreign ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said Monday according to local news. “China has made serious inquiries to the German side through diplomatic channels,” she added. Last week, Baerbock gave an interview to Fox News underlining Germany’s support for Ukraine — in which she fired a broadside at Xi. “If Putin were to win this war, what sign would that be for other dictators in the world, like Xi, like the Chinese president?” the foreign minister said. In recent months, Baerbock has been a sharp-tongued critic of the Chinese government. She has questioned China’s global ambitio...

Chicago baseball report: Cubs try to recover from disastrous road trip, while White Sox are trying to ‘play fast’

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:50:02 GMT

The Chicago Cubs get a day off Monday to try to regroup from a disastrous road trip against the Colorado Rockies and Arizona Diamondbacks.They are setting themselves up to need help over the final two weeks to get into the playoffs.The White Sox have their final road trip of the season, visiting the Washington Nationals and Boston Red Sox.Every Monday throughout the season, Tribune baseball writers will provide an update on what happened — and what’s ahead for the Cubs and Sox.Michael Fulmer in wait-and-see mode on severity of his injuryMichael Fulmer felt 100% ready to come off the injured list.When the Cubs activated him before Monday’s series opener against the Rockies, Fulmer thought he had been good to go in the days leading up to the move.“I mean, I’d been begging to get activated for a few days by then,” Fulmer said Sunday.He was supposed to throw a live batting practice pregame Monday, but the Rockies wouldn’t remove the tarp because...

Patriots CB Christian Gonzalez shines again in tough loss

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:50:02 GMT

FOXBORO — The truth of Christian Gonzalez’s fourth-quarter interception was it had been building.The Patriots defense sensed Miami would grow impatient sometime in Sunday night’s game. Either Tua Tagovailoa or play-caller Mike McDaniel would force a long ball to Tyreek Hill, the premier deep threat in the entire league. Finally, Tagovailoa did.In the fourth quarter, Tagovailoa faked a wide hand-off around midfield and hurled a high-arching pass down the left sideline. Hill had zipped by safety Jabrill Peppers and into open space. Except far behind Peppers, ranging over from a rare snap of playing deep safety, was Gonzalez.Related ArticlesNew England Patriots | Matthew Judon gives impassioned state of the Patriots address after loss New England Patriots | Patriots react to rare 0-2 start: ‘Something’s got to happen’ New England Patriots | Mac Jones’ plan to make sure Patriots don’t spiral after...