2010 CBS Interactive Inc. All Rights Reserved. I dont know what his exact job role was for One Community but hes included as an employee in their Feb 2019 newsletter and also Dwayne is photographed on their Facebook page appearing on a radio show representing them in October 2019. In Miami, Det. You back them into a corner or they back themselves into a corner and they blame you and then they kill you. See production, box office & company info. He was chasing killers when crime reached historic highs in the city, fueled by the crack cocaine wars. The victims were transported to a local hospital. Skahan said police interviews with gang members, taped by "The First 48" that might back up this assertion are no longer available "for whatever reason," the Commercial Appeal reported. 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It won him countless murder convictions over the 30 years he served the Dallas Police Department, most of that time as a homicide investigator. By signing up you agree to our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy, Stand with us in our mission to discover and uncover the story of North Texas, Dallas police detective Ken Penrod dies at 55, What we know after 3 children killed, 2 wounded at Ellis County home, Cowboys owner Jerry Jones defers comment on revival of sexual harassment lawsuit. ', Mary Hynes's nephew Michael said: 'How can a man like Mackay ever be released? "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. "Sgt. It would be out of the ordinary for him to pick up the file and read every word and make a decision. Former prison officer David Berridge, 62, who guarded him at Parkhurst on the Isle of Wight, said: 'His unit held those deemed too dangerous even for Broadmoor. The night before, she had celebrated her 16thwedding anniversary with husband Robert Bobby Lozano, an police detective with the Denton Police Department. WebWilliams died last night after being taken off life support. Authorities including Tulsa Police Sgt. Almost all murder cases are circumstantial. The department forced him to resign or they might have fired him when he was first indicted, I dont know, I wasnt on the case then. A 28-year-old man is accused of stabbing six people during an altercation in downtown Los Angeles on Friday night, the LAPD confirmed. Penrod had a stroke during the surgery that permanently and severely limited his speech. He would talk for hours, if necessary. Penrod was featured in many episodes of the A&E television series The First 48, which tracks the early stages of homicide cases. She ended up not getting convicted of his murder and ended up suing the lead detective in her case and won like 1.9 mil in court. That being said, I couldn't agree more. Kant, Merritt was far from the only detective to migrate to the District Attorney's office. 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 The bodies of 50-year-old Timothy Most recently, Merritt helped prosecutors prepare cases for trial by locating witnesses, serving subpoenas, performing background checks, securing evidence and testifying if needed, according to the District Attorney's office. In Miami a man who owns a small business is shot multiple times and robbed. Mike Martel finds a young man shot to death in a neighborhood yard. Duggan must turn to the victim's best friend for help. Three of his brother's children survived and ranged in age from 4-months-old to 9-years-old. 26 Jul. And then the why now, you spend some time fleshing out. My sweet Dwayne, has died. Because you dont want to either share the money or go through the process or whatever it is. "Basically, you never knew what David you were going to get.". In Dallas, TX Det. [MI] (4) Detroit Det. Williams kills wife, Officer Patricia Williams I didnt agree with it. Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Five unexpected signs in your 20s and 30s you're at risk of developing heart disease later in life. WebDetective Dwayne Thompson : r/First48. Facebook It was quite possibly the biggest load of crap Ive ever read in my life. Get the latest updates in news, food, music and culture, and receive special offers direct to your inbox. Cary Piel recently spoke with Oxygen.com about the case and how they found justice for Viki. He is carrying cash and the supposed buyer demands the money. Jordan B. Taylor, 22, of Corbin, has been charged with first-degree murder in the death of three-year-old Amoura M. Smallwood. "There are no words that can fill the void of his loss.". Im not a huge Shakespeare fan, but Ive always liked that line from Hamlet, Methinks thou doth protest too much, and Ive always used that as a guide. In Detroit, Officer Anthony Wright Jr. is investigating the death of a man found shot behind an abandoned house. He began working in the Shelby County District Attorney's Office as a criminal investigator in 2013 after 28 years in the Memphis Police Department someof which were featured on the long-running A&E network series, "First 48". Former MPD detective, First 48 His integrity, hard work, compassion and selflessness were unmatched. The true crime docu-series has had an agreement with the Gwinnett County Police Department since August 2017. All murders are committed by selfish people. BBC's 1million star Zoe Ball, 52, lands big new payday for Abba show on ITV. We mourn the passing of a true hero and friend," she said. 0. You know, unless youre Hannibal Lecter, but thats the movies. Lee was sentenced to life without the possibility of parole for conviction charges ofmalice murder, felony murder and aggravated assault. Social media posts of Merritt's apparent family members attribute his death to COVID-19. Homicide Detective Featured on "First 48" Murders Wife Detective Dwayne Thompson In Cincinnati, Dets. A Detroit man was charged with murder after allegedly fatally assaulting a 1-year-old girl while be was babysitting her in November 2022. Police found Gretchen's body in December 2020. He must unravel the sad and mysterious death of a 14-year-old boy found decomposing in a dumpster. The night before, she had celebrated her 16, The couples story is explored in an episode of , Lozano was indicted for murder in 2002, but the charges were later dismissed by the District Attorney, who claimed a medical examiner determined Viki committed suicide, according to, When new Denton County District Attorney Paul Johnson took over in 2007, he put prosecutors Cary and Susan Piel on the case. Merritt, died Sunday, the Shelby County District Attorney's Officeannounced Monday. Create a free profile to get unlimited access to exclusive videos, breaking news, sweepstakes, and more! Good cop had a bad day. Bobby Lozano was successfully prosecuted in 2009 and sentenced to 45 years in prison, according to ABC affiliateWFAA. In a matter of days, the missing persons case turned into a homicide investigation. It's tough to work that many hours and function that long," he told The Commercial Appeal in 2002. independent local journalism in Miami. Video: Detroit police officer who shot wife, self worked on A&E Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts, https://www.onecommunityusa.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/1902-Newsletter.pdf, https://verdictsearch.com/verdict/detective-lied-to-portray-death-as-homicide-plaintiff-alleged/. Freddie Ponce and his team follow a blood trail at the scene to an apartment complex, where they believe the suspect is hiding out. S6, Ep4. Ermatinger, a friend and colleague. She was awarded just under $800,000. And he had a presence in interrogation that just melted resistance. Police have a witness but her description isn't going to be definitive. I called him a tool in my tool box, said Detective R.L. 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. Chase is also on the hit series A&E Investigates: The First 48. I dont know what he is currently doing today tho. When John finally gets a name for his victim, he is running out of time. Miami's independent source of All rights reserved. Now he has a new identity, is in an open prison near Bristol and enjoys day-release trips. The key to the case could be the victim's cell phone, which was stolen shortly after the murder. In-person proceedings resumed at Shelby County Criminal Courtin June. Lee and Tia Young wereconvicted of the murder April 5 andsentenced April 11. Your details from Facebook will be used to provide you with tailored content, marketing and ads in line with our Privacy Policy. } Estranged husband tries to use Within a few years, he became an assaults detective and then transferred to homicide. As for what came afterwards for him, personally I can only hope that he stays far away from any form of public law enforcement. 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. The victim was apparently helping another man who was being robbed when he was shot. Gretchen and David Anthony married in 2015 in Las Vegas. Jon was a father, husband, brother, friend, and a good cop. Eunice Cooper and her team to track down the suspects, two teens who fled the scene on bicycles. Become a member to support the independent voice of South Florida How do you build your prosecution in a case like Lozanos, where the evidence is mostly circumstantial? First 48 Penrod made that his craft. Revealed: The top 10 fastest-growing destinations for UK pensioners retiring overseas. The 800k was a separate suit. jQuery("#aws_ec_insertEC_alertIMG_0").show(); When Detective Ken Penrod was in an interrogation room with an accused killer, there was always a good chance he would end up holding the suspects hand. Wife He underwent surgery on what was found to be a grade IV glioblastoma, a highly aggressive tumor. The investigators in the DAs Office have a combined total of hundreds of years of police experience, and without question W.D. Merritt quickly took a turn for the worse. "She probably went 36 hours without sleep. 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 And Gareth Johnson, MP for Dartford in Kent, where Mackay was raised, fears his freedom bid may succeed because he isn't as notorious as other killers, such as Moors murderers Ian Brady and Myra Hindley. His past cases should be re-examined. Surveillance footage showed her last moments and connected her to Felix Shirley, a construction worker who was later convicted of killing her. Get an all-access pass to never-before-seen content, free digital evidence kits, and much more! In Texas a young man is set up for a robbery when he answers an ad for a car in a town a hundred miles from his home. Ken brought justice to lots of people, said John Palmer, a friend and fellow officer. In another case a young man is shot outside a club in Dallas. He must rely on the advice he is getting from his subordinates. var custom_type_str = ""; var custom_status_str = ""; var closing_per_page = "20"; //WD-2023 He was dead wrong even I could tell in the first 5 minutes she didnt do it. Dan Lusty and the homicide squad find a man with his throat slashed floating in a creek. He is still listed as a homicide detective for the Dallas police department on his Linkedin page. I wouldn't put anything past that SOB. Atlanta, GA - The First 48 Cast | A&E } else { Crime scene evidence leads detectives to believe she may have known her killer. 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. According tolifelong colleague, A.J. Detective Dwayne Thompson quietly retired from Dallas PD. How Boris Johnson's Partygate tormentor Sue Gray is now enmeshed in her own row - as it is DAN HODGES: This grubby Sue Gray recruitment annihilates all pretence that Sir Keir Starmer is a man of Matt Hancock discussed 'deploying' new virus variant to 'frighten the pants off everyone' as former Health 'So many dead. In the homicide unit, murder cases are typically assigned to individual detectives, but colleagues assist. Thompson is one of my favorite detectives ever on this series. In Dallas, Det. Failure after failure, David seemed to be growing increasingly hostile. 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In Cincinnati, a well-loved 58 year-old man is found shot dead in a hallway, still clutching a five-dollar bill. The long-running show followshomicide detectives in cities across the country during the "critical first 48 hours of murder investigations," from crime scenes andinterrogations to forensic processes,according to A&E'ssite. Theres two questions in any murder case: why did they do it and why did they do it now? Detectives just have to convince them to talk. July 7, 2010 / 9:19 AM Open Community to Discuss the A&E series "The First 48", Press J to jump to the feed. } Lozano was indicted for murder in 2002, but the charges were later dismissed by the District Attorney, who claimed a medical examiner determined Viki committed suicide, according toThe Dallas Morning News. First published on July 7, 2010 / 9:19 AM. You can choose on each post whether you would like it to be posted to Facebook. To find his suspect, Garcia must first track down the victim's secret girlfriend, who may have been the last person to see the victim alive. or debate this issue live on our message boards. Ironic, with that statement, that your name is "unbothered." As a husband, a father, an investigator and a friend, W.D. First 48 Penrod was so well-respected that detectives would ask him to interrogate their suspects. 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. Bobby told his fellow officers she shot herself while cleaning his gun. Hes hiding, hes deflecting attention. Activists chants of trans rights rang out near, An eastern Kentucky man is facing a murder charge in the death of his girlfriends toddler. He then worked for a not for profit organization called One Community thats premise is to be a middle man between law enforcement and civilians. }); //WD-2023 Memphis Police Director Michael Rallings expressed his sympathies to Merritt's family and friends. If W.D. Sgt. 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. Merritt had been working in the homicide unit for six years when episodes of "First 48" began to feature him in 2006. Over 11 episodes, the series trailed himthrough 2008, when the city of Memphis canceled its contract with A&E. The episode comes just weeks after Tia Young, George Young's wife, and Harvey "Tim" Lee, a longtime family friend, wereconvicted of George Young's November 2017 killing. But you have to understand, Bruce was the District Attorney in a county of 650,000 people. They needed their side of the story told.. Lesher, originally from Pennsylvania, leaves behind a wife and two children. How many of those closed cases came from him bullying people into confessing to a crime they didn't commit, though? It's up to Sgt. The True Story of the Gretchen Anthony Murder in Jupiter, Florida "The First 48" The Dealiest Sin/Bloodlines (TV Episode 2019) - IMDb His efforts were featured on "First 48" from 2006 to 2008. WebWow! Kansas City, KS - When a man is gunned down protecting his wife, Kansas City Police detectives hope his ex-wife can reveal who may have wanted him killed. Web'The public don't know about Mackay and must be made aware,' he said. He would position his chair to face his suspect, with nothing in between them. Merritt worked inthe District Attorneys Special Prosecution Unit, handlingcases in which the accused was previously charged felonies. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are "OK" with it. 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. Grandmother Adele Price, 89 (left), was strangled in Kensington, and widow Isabella Griffiths (middle), 87, was murdered in Chelsea. The couples story is explored in an episode of Murder, Accident or Suicide, airing on Oxygen Saturdays at 7/6c. After 48 years in jail, he is believed to be Britain's longest-serving killer, but has a parole hearing next month. Thompson really stands out as one of the most naturally gifted on the entire show. WebHe underwent surgery on what was found to be a grade IV glioblastoma, a highly aggressive tumor. Robert Bobby Lozanos written statement to police was quite possibly the biggest load of crap Ive ever read in my life.. Ibarra takes on the difficult job of putting a name to the face. Bobby Lozano was successfully prosecuted in 2009 and sentenced to 45 years in prison, according to ABC affiliate. Official The First 48 page Twitter @AETV | Instagram @AETV www.aetv.com/shows/the-first-48 Dotson, 35, awaits scheduled trial in September on six counts of first-degree murder and three counts of attempted murder. The First 48: Tulsa Homicide Is Keeping the A&E Series Alive By Brittany Frederick Published Jan 29, 2022 The First 48 has featured Tulsa Homicide since 2015, and without Tulsa's dedicated detectives, the hit true crime series isn't the same. Prince Harry and Meghan Marke reportedly were not "stunned" by King Charles III's decision to evict them from Frogmore Cottage. In Dallas, Detective Eddie Ibarra discovers a woman shot dead in the lobby of her workplace. Murders are done in bedrooms and bathrooms and barns and places like that, where there are only two people there and one of them is dead. Published: 00:18 GMT, 5 March 2023 | Updated: 00:24 GMT, 5 March 2023. 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. The Dallas City counsel gave her 1.8 million settlement. Tia Young was sentenced to life with the possibility of parole plus three years for conviction charges offelony murder, aggravated assault and criminal attempt to tamper with evidence. An Oklahoma attorney is in jail after police busted him in sting operation attempting to pay $400 in order to have sex with a fictitious five-year-old girl. Det. They drove their RV on camping trips in Arkansas, to Rangers spring training in Arizona, and to Chicago and St. Louis, where they visited Wrigley Field and Busch Stadium. 'The public don't know about Mackay and must be made aware,' he said. He was one who led from the front and always, always had the backs of his people. The episode comes just A scuffed copy of the Koran. Facebook posts that appear to belong to Merritt's wife and sister-in-law state thata mild case of coronavirus turned serious Wednesdaywhen he was admitted to the Intensive Care Unit at Methodist LeBonheur Germantown Hospital. On a rainy night in Detroit, Sgt. Penrods career was cut short in September 2011 after he collapsed at Jack Evans Police Headquarters. I've watched most episodes two and three times now and Det. "Sometimes you have to be a sneak to catch a sneak.. Do not sell or share my personal information. 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. I remember thinking recently that if I had a top ten FIRST 48 detective list, he'd be on it for sure and maybe at the top. Its much more basic and actually fairly easy to understand if you just spend a few minutes giving it some thought. In Miami, FL, Detective Freddy Ponce and Sgt. The First 48 is television's premier true-crime series. Duggan must turn to the victim's best friend for help. Do you want to automatically post your MailOnline comments to your Facebook Timeline? Kansas City, KS - When a man is gunned down protecting his wife, Kansas City Police detectives After 48 years in jail, he has a parole hearing next month. READ |Prosecutor: Wife, lover killed Gwinnett man for $1M insurance policy, MORE |Cop: Gwinnett man searched for snake venom, spiders before killing. With no identification, the investigation hinges on identifying the victim through his fingerprints. He was a very experienced trial lawyer before he became the DA. 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. We know from his interrogation of Lord that he lies to people and claims the police have evidence that they don't even have. Mackay later retracted his confessions to the eight killings and no one has been convicted. WebWith little to go on, veteran homicide Detective Bob Randolph must piece together the truth behind who pulled the trigger. Its some really selfish, narcissistic reason, and they kill you. In Dallas, TX Det. The night before, she had celebrated her 16thwedding anniversary with husband Robert Bobby Lozano, an police detective with the Denton Police Department. 'The nature of his crimes is so severe he should die in prison.' WebThe former sheriff's deputy who police allege killed his family in Austin, Texas, on Sunday was out on bond after he was accused of sexually assaulting his adopted daughter, court documents indicate.. Do you think he had nothing to do with that neighbour's false statement? Jon was a true staple to this police department and especially within the Homicide Unit. To do this we will link your MailOnline account with your Facebook account. What do you think about the fact the District Attorney Bruce Issaks dropped the charges against Lozano in 2004? As for what came afterwards for him, personally I can only hope that he stays far away from any form of public law enforcement. WebMajor Adam Lee III is a 28-year veteran of the Atlanta Police Department. I think the prosecutors handling the case lost their nerve, and I blame them for that, but I dont blame Bruce. They just didnt do a very good job. 'Mackay was one of the most frightening I ever met. In Cincinnati, Detectives Jenny Luke & Bob Randolph find a young woman who has been strangled in her living room. Copyright 2023 CBS Interactive Inc. All rights reserved. April 1, 2021 WebHere are highlights from the AJC's coverage of the case: May 31, 2016: Dead, naked woman found in Atlanta park. But he had a great run on the force dont think they should have let him go because of one bad case. Prosecutors argued in trial earlier this month that Tia Young and Leeconspired to kill George Young for a$1 million insurance policy. killing Kevin Lundy and his team investigate the murder of a 19-year-old man gunned down in the middle of a street. Check out never-before-seen content, free digital evidence kits, and much more!