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Scott Peterson Gets Death Penalty
The jury in the Scott Peterson murder trial deliberated for 12 hours over three days before returning an unanimous recommendation that Peterson receive the death penalty for the murder of his pregnant wife, Laci Peterson.

Top Crime Stories of 2004
These are the crime stories that captured the public's attention the most during 2004 -- some because of the nature of the crime and others because of the fame of the accused.

'Law & Order' Star Jerry Orbach Dies
Actor Jerry Orbach, best known for his 12-year role as the wise-cracking Detective Lennie Briscoe on NBC's "Law & Order" series, died at age 69 after a long bout with prostate cancer.

Crime News Daily
The latest crime news and headlines updated daily by your About Crime Guide.

Peterson's Attorney Appeals Venue Ruling
Scott Peterson's defense attorneys continued to try to get the penalty phase of his murder trial moved to another location by appealing to the California Supreme Court after an appeals court upheld Judge Alfred Delucchi's ruling.

Six Killed in Wisconsin Hunting Incident
A Minneapolis hunter who was asked to leave a deer stand located on private property in Wisconsin apparently opened fire on the property owner and his hunting guests, killing six and wounding two others.

Suspect Says Hunters Fired at Him First
The Laos immigrant who is accused of killing six deer hunters in Wisconsin says he only fired at the group after they surrounded him, used racial slurs, and fired at him first, according to court papers filed in the case.

Robert Blake Jury Pool Whittled Down to 75
After six days of questioning from attorneys, 75 jurors have been approved for the final pool from which 12 will be selected for the murder trial of actor Robert Blake, charged with shooting his wife in 2001.

Peterson Judge Denies Change of Venue
Judge Alfred A. Delucchi denied motions from the defense for a change of venue and a change of jurors for the penalty phase of Scott Peterson's first-degree murder trial and postponed the proceedings until Tuesday, November 30.

Serial Killer Suspected in Illinois Deaths
The similarities between six murdered women found along roads in two rural Illinois counties have authorities believing that a serial killer may be responsible for some of the deaths.

Samantha Runnion Case Delayed Again
Attorneys for the man accused of kidnapping, sexually assaulting and smothering five-year-old Samantha Runnion in 2002 requested and received another delay in the case because a defense witness became ill.

Sunday Morning Slasher Found Guilty
A Michigan jury took less than four hours to find Coral Eugene Watts, the Sunday Morning Slasher, guilty of the 1979 murder of Helen Dutcher, and made sure the confessed serial killer will never get out of prison.

Scott Peterson Wants New Jury, Venue
Scott Peterson's defense attorney Mark Geragos filed a motion today to request that a new jury be selected for the penalty phase of the trial and that jury be chosen in another California county.

Crematory Operator Gets Plea Agreement
A crematory operator who dumped 336 bodies on his rural North Georgia property instead of cremating them and sent cement dust to the families of the deceased instead of their ashes will serve 12 years in prison, as a result of a plea deal.

Eric Rudolph's Attorneys Seek Atlanta Evidence
Attorneys for Eric Rudolph, facing trial for the bombing of an abortion clinic in Alabama, are trying to gain access to evidence the government has against him in another bombing, because they believe it will help in their case in Birmingham.

Robert Blake Jurors Warned of Press Scrutiny
After weeks of filling out questionnaires, potential jurors in the Robert Blake murder trial began answering questions from attorneys and warned they may come under public scrutiny if they serve on the panel.

The Peterson Verdict: Special Circumstances
When the jury in the Scott Peterson trial returned a verdict of first degree murder of his wife Laci Peterson with the finding of special circumstances, it may have signaled which penalty they may recommend in the sentencing phase of the trial.

Scott Peterson Guilty of First-Degree Murder
Scott Peterson has been found guilty of of first-degree murder in the death of his pregnant wife, Laci Peterson, and second-degree murder in the death of his unborn son Conner.

Martha Stewart Asks to Begin Prison Sentence
Martha Stewart has asked to begin her five-month prison sentence as soon as possible instead of waiting for the appeals process in order 'to put this nightmare behind me.'

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