Suspect in niece's killing wants trial out of Vt.BURLINGTON — The Randolph man charged with kidnapping and murdering his 12-year-old niece is asking a federal judge to hold his trial in another state. Published on: February 24, 2010 |
Bennett's ex-stepfather sentencedSAN ANTONIO— The former stepfather of slain 12-year-old Brooke Bennett was sentenced Friday to nearly 17 years in prison on child pornography charges that surfaced while authorities investigated her disappearance last summer. Published on: September 12, 2009 |
Feds seek death for JacquesMONTPELIER – The U.S. Department of Justice announced Tuesday that it would seek the death penalty for Michael Jacques, the man accused of killing 12-year-old Brooke Bennett last summer. Published on: August 26, 2009 |
A year later, reflecting on a young lifeWEST BRAINTREE — Shortly after her daughter's death last summer, Cassandra Adams was overcome with emotion when she saw a little girl pushing a stroller down the street. Published on: June 25, 2009 |
Jacques' case proceeds 'methodically'MONTPELIER – During the nearly 12 months since sex offender Michael Jacques was arrested for allegedly raping and killing his niece, the case against the Randolph man has proceeded as most high-profile murder cases do. Published on: June 25, 2009 |
Bennett killing sparked tougher laws for VermontOn March 9, Bennington County prosecutors charged a 55-year-old man with the rape of a 12-year-old girl. Published on: June 25, 2009 |
Plea deal in porn case for Bennett's ex-stepfatherSAN ANTONIO – The former stepfather of Brooke Bennett pleaded guilty to transportation of child pornography in a plea deal approved Monday by a federal court judge in Texas. Published on: April 14, 2009 |
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