The night before, she had celebrated her 16thwedding anniversary with husband Robert Bobby Lozano, an police detective with the Denton Police Department. His father has since passed. 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. The detectives believe that she may have been murdered to send a message to her boyfriend, an alleged drug dealer. Its much more basic and actually fairly easy to understand if you just spend a few minutes giving it some thought. "She probably went 36 hours without sleep. Themurdersofmultiple homeless women between 2008-2012, the killing of a University of Memphis football playerin 2007 and a sex worker in 2004 are among cases Merritt helped crack in his time on the force. /* closing frontend */ Armando Aguilar may be working his last case in homicide. Do you think he had nothing to do with that neighbour's false statement? His integrity, hard work, compassion and selflessness were unmatched. Duggan must turn to the victim's best friend for help. Jon Lesher joined LMPD in 2001 Although he was jailed for a minimum of 20 years, it was assumed that Mackay, who was diagnosed as a psychopath at 15, would never be released. Hes hiding, hes deflecting attention. Your comment will be posted to MailOnline as usual. "Sometimes you have to be a sneak to catch a sneak.. Ever thought that maybe many, or perhaps most of those "closed" cases had to do with framing people through lies, or perhaps even worse, and coercing them into taking deals despite their innocence? In retirement, he and his wife, Dallas police Detective Laura Penrod, refused to let his illness get in the way. He underwent surgery on what was found to be a grade IV glioblastoma, a highly aggressive tumor. In Miami, Detective Ricardo John is investigating the brutal homicide of a 19-year old girl. if (count_closing <= 0) { In Detroit an young man with a new job is playing basketball in the neighborhood he hangs out in when he gets into a fight with some young men who hang out in a house right across the street from the court. Det. The bodies of 50-year-old Timothy Ugh, I hate seeing that! First published on July 7, 2010 / 9:19 AM. In Dallas, Detective Phil Harding investigates a brutal shooting in a motel parking lot that killed a 22-year-old and injured two of his friends. No ones standing there watching what happened. Social media posts of Merritt's apparent family members attribute his death to COVID-19. Rick Duggan and his team find a victim shot and left behind a vacant house. WebThe episode of The First 48 that followed the Gwinnett County Police Departments investigation of the murder of George Young airs tonight on A&E. 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. ', Mary Hynes's nephew Michael said: 'How can a man like Mackay ever be released? In-person proceedings resumed at Shelby County Criminal Courtin June. Mr. Thompson has shown that, at his core, he does not believe so. Authorities including Tulsa Police Sgt. Amanda Coyne is a hyperlocal reporter for the AJC, covering Gwinnett County. He said police probed Mackay's claims, once taking him to a spot where he said he had discarded his shoes which had traces of his victim's blood. Bobby Lozano was successfully prosecuted in 2009 and sentenced to 45 years in prison, according to ABC affiliate. Ermatinger, a friend and colleague. Chase grew up in Houston and his dad, a Sergeant with the Houston Police Department, trained me when I worked Southwest Patrol years ago. He must unravel the sad and mysterious death of a 14-year-old boy found decomposing in a dumpster. In a matter of days, the missing persons case turned into a homicide investigation. }); //WD-2023 The night before, she had celebrated her 16thwedding anniversary with husband Robert Bobby Lozano, an police detective with the Denton Police Department. April 1, 2021 I dont know what he is currently doing today tho. In Detroit, Officer Anthony Wright Jr. is investigating the death of a man found shot behind an abandoned house. "He was the kind of man who would quietly do what needed to be done.". In Dallas, TX Det. I know what really happened, Penrod said. A scuffed copy of the Koran. I'd like to see that in a TV series episode. Norfolk Southern train derails in Springfield, Ohio, At least 12 dead after winter storm slams South, Midwest, Trump speaks at CPAC after winning straw poll, Grizzlies star Ja Morant to miss at least 2 games after alleged gun incident, How Paul Murdaugh testified "from the grave" to help convict his father, Man charged for alleged involvement in 2 transformer explosions, Promising drug could provide alternative to statins, new study finds, Iran to allow more inspections at nuclear sites, U.N. says, NTSB to investigate in-flight turbulence that left 1 passenger dead, Jessie Dotson in court with his defense attorney Gerald Skahan. jQuery("#aws_ec_insertEC_alertIMG_0").hide(); I dont know what ended up happening with Detective Thompson if he did get fired or if he had anything to say about Olivia not actually killing her husband. 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 addition to his wife of eight years, he is survived by his daughter, Amanda Lopez, 28, of Midlothian; two sons, Dereck Penrod of League City and Brandon Penrod of Cedar Hill; his mother, Margaret Penrod of Arlington; and a sister, Katherine Ferrell of Arlington. Merritt, died Sunday, the Shelby County District Attorney's Officeannounced Monday. / CBS News. Oxygen Insider is your all-access pass to never-before-seen content, free digital evidence kits, and much more. The couples story is explored in an episode of Murder, Accident or Suicide, airing on Oxygen Saturdays at 7/6c. or debate this issue live on our message boards. WebCrime Mystery Reality-TV In Mobile, Alabama, the murder of a 19-year-old becomes personal when the team learns that the victim is Detective Jermaine Rogers' cousin; in Tulsa, OK, a 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. No, not down the road, because he hadnt been a cop for several years. Patrick Mackay, now 70, was jailed after killing two elderly women and a priest in 1975 and admitting eight other murders. Dotson, 35, awaits scheduled trial in September on six counts of first-degree murder and three counts of attempted murder. By posting your comment you agree to our house rules. How many of those closed cases came from him bullying people into confessing to a crime they didn't commit, though? There was a certain set of events that were set in motion by somebody else on this thing.. On a rainy night in Detroit, Sgt. 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. jQuery("#aws_ec_insertEC_alertIMG_1").hide(); Louis Melancon unravel the mystery of a man found shot dead in his car. According tolifelong colleague, A.J. I don't think the crime was very hard for the police to figure out and much of the drama in this episode is artificial. The surviving victims are the only ones who can identify the suspects. 2007. He deserves punishment. Penrod was so well-respected that detectives would ask him to interrogate their suspects. God yes. was the best among us.. WebThe murders of multiple homeless women between 2008-2012, the killing of a University of Memphis football player in 2007 and a sex worker in 2004 are among cases Merritt helped The video of this interrogation upset me in ways that I cant express, especially considering that it was right after that poor girl lost her fiance. In Miami, Det. In Cincinnati, a teenager watching a street fight is killed by a stray bullet. Sep 7, 2016. WebMajor Adam Lee III is a 28-year veteran of the Atlanta Police Department. Your comment will be posted to MailOnline as usual. I dont think that he has the right attributes that it takes to serve his community truthfully and respectfully. They all afraid to cooperate. jQuery("#aws_ec_insertEC_alertIMG_1").show(); He is carrying cash and the supposed buyer demands the money. Link your TV provider to stream full episodes and live TV. jQuery("#aws_ec_insertEC_alertIMG_0").show(); Freddie Ponce and his team follow a blood trail at the scene to an apartment complex, where they believe the suspect is hiding out. In the homicide unit, murder cases are typically assigned to individual detectives, but colleagues assist. I think the prosecutors handling the case lost their nerve, and I blame them for that, but I dont blame Bruce. 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. It had a format similar to the original show, but filmed a Chicago missing persons unit and depicted two cases per episode. 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. In Miami, a man is gunned down at close range in broad daylight. A Texas man will serve 23 years in prison after being convicted of shooting the new boyfriend of a woman who left him after she caught him cheating on her. And in Dallas, a young man is found shot dead in the parking lot of a housing complex. Do you want to automatically post your MailOnline comments to your Facebook Timeline? He was 56. This episode is a well made true crime drama that is easy to follow. Kansas City, KS - When a man is gunned down protecting his wife, Kansas City Police detectives Merritt was a devoted family man, his bio on the "First 48" site also notes asoccer dadwhoconsidered members of the police department family. Kant, Merritt was far from the only detective to migrate to the District Attorney's office. Mike Martel finds a young man shot to death in a neighborhood yard. Bobby was a very selfish man. He was 55. Merritt and fellow detectiveswere also featured on the Court TV show "Memphis Homicide Squad" in 2002. WebWilliams, who killed his wife Patricia outside the Canton Township Public Library Tuesday morning, was featured on TV crime-drama show "The First 48", which follows the Patrick Mackay (pictured), now 70, was jailed after killing two elderly women and a priest in 1975 and admitting eight other murders. Make a one-time donation today for as little as $1. Penrod made that his craft. He was chasing killers when crime reached historic highs in the city, fueled by the crack cocaine wars. Detective Dwayne Thompson quietly retired from Dallas PD. Check out never-before-seen content, free digital evidence kits, and much more! And I cant find any more information on this case! She, Nissan is recalling over 700,000 Rogue and Rogue Sport compact SUVs because they may turn off accidentally while driving. Yet justice would not come swiftly. 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. Miami's independent source of BBC's 1million star Zoe Ball, 52, lands big new payday for Abba show on ITV. After a manhunt crossing six states spanning nearly 2,000 miles, on March 31, 2020, David Anthony was finally in custody for the murder of his estranged wife Gretchen. They should have kicked everybody out of the house and put up tape and been methodical and they didnt do any of that. 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. In 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 course of a raid in search of a suspect. Thompson, but this interview with Olivia is anything but professional! You read Bobbys statement and you go, He did it, because no one talks like that. I am beyond devastated, she posted Charles 'will NEVER build real relationship with Archie and Lili unless Harry and Meghan get new royal 'Putin has STOLEN our Ukrainian children': Distraught parents tell how THOUSANDS of youngsters never EMILY PRESCOTT: Sarah Ferguson 'confused' after seeing photos from goddaughter's wedding she thought she was Joe Biden is 'unlikely' to attend King Charles' coronation due to Ireland trip - despite promising to A 14-year-old autistic boy's naive prank. Not so shipshape! Merritt quickly took a turn for the worse. One-hundred percent of the murders Ive worked on were exactly like that. Interactive map reveals when you may see SNOW, Kate Garraway reveals Derek's heartbreaking words when they thought he had just minutes left to live. His experience includes Patrol, The dead man breaks away from the fight and runs up on a porch and in tussle he's shot in the head. In that sense theyre always circumstantial. How do you build your prosecution in a case like Lozanos, where the evidence is mostly circumstantial? Open Community to Discuss the A&E series "The First 48", Press J to jump to the feed. Join the New Times community and help support He'd been fired, again, from his job after a series of disturbing outbursts toward women. No comments have so far been submitted. In Miami, FL, Detective Freddy Ponce and Sgt. 2023 www.commercialappeal.com. 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. Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. WebCanton Township - September 22, 2009 - COP ON COP MURDER-SUICIDE - Detroit Police Officer Patricia Katie Ryan Williams, Detroit Homicide Detective Ed Williams Show more I called him a tool in my tool box, said Detective R.L. The Penrod touch was not just a trick to win confessions. 'The nature of his crimes is so severe he should die in prison.'. Jon was a true staple to this police department and especially within the Homicide Unit. He must rely on the advice he is getting from his subordinates. 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. His wife had booted him from their Jupiter townhome, and he now lived with his elderly mother. The investigators in the DAs Office have a combined total of hundreds of years of police experience, and without question W.D. Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. In one scene, Penrod was shown interviewing murder suspect Terome Omar Richardson. Merritt quickly took a turn for the worse. 26 Jul. District Attorney Amy Weirich paid tribute toMerritt's "incredible investigative skills" in a press release Monday. The couples story is explored in an episode As a husband, a father, an investigator and a friend, W.D. 'Mackay was one of the most frightening I ever met. } After his arrest, he said he had killed eight more: throwing au pair Heidi Mnilk off a train, killing Mary Hynes, 79, in 1973, knifing a woman and her little grandson in 1974, and pushing a homeless man off Hungerford bridge into the Thames. 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. In Dallas, TX Det. WebHis wife Marie said he went to the hospital four days ago with what they thought was a mild case of COVID-19. S6, Ep4. It's up to Sgt. } 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 We mourn the passing of a true hero and friend," she said. always did what was noble and right. jQuery.post( "/wp-content/plugins/entity-closing-lite/post/list-front.php", { wcdAlphabet: "All", wcdPageSize: "10", wcdPagenumber:"1", wcdType:"", liteClosingAlert:"1" , wpbCheck:"3", chkClo:cl_wpb_key }) If W.D. A spokesperson did notprovidethe last date Merritt worked physically alongside colleagues or whether any co-workers in the District Attorney's office arecurrently quarantined. 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. He was one who led from the front and always, always had the backs of his people. What a small world! So I watched a YouTube video about this Detective that was followed on a few First 48 episodes and hes interrogated this woman whos suspected of killing her husband. 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. In Memphis, when a woman is found dead inside a house fire, Sergeant Kevin Lundy, who spent over a year working in arson, is called to the scene. //jQuery("#message_alertIMG_1").html("No closings reported yet"); Photo courtesy of Jupiter Police Department. Become a member to support the independent voice of South Florida With no identification, the investigation hinges on identifying the victim through his fingerprints. They just didnt do a very good job. Get the latest breaking news from North Texas and beyond. January 2020 TV Calendar: New and Returning Shows. 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. Personal trainer, 22, describes what working in the fitness industry is like when you're curvy - and why Jon Jones vs Ciryl Gane - UFC 285 LIVE: Follow all the action from main card ahead of HUGE heavyweight PETER HITCHENS: Now we know for sure that our leaders lost their heads over Covid. One portion of the tapes that prosecutors sought to play for the jury is when Dotson tells his interrogators why he killed the children, according to the Commercial Appeal. Long story short he was wrong she didnt kill him but he treats her right off the bat like she did. I didnt agree with it. Ken brought justice to lots of people, said John Palmer, a friend and fellow officer. In Miami, Detective Rolly Garcia investigates the murder of a 17-year-old boy beaten to death and dumped in the back seat of his car. Revealed: The top 10 fastest-growing destinations for UK pensioners retiring overseas. What do you think about the fact the District Attorney Bruce Issaks dropped the charges against Lozano in 2004? Why do you kill? The true crime docu-series has had an agreement with the Gwinnett County Police Department since August 2017. Not normal people. Help me welcome Tulsa Police Homicide Detective Chase Calhoun To the studio. 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. Eunice Cooper and her team to track down the suspects, two teens who fled the scene on bicycles. With no leads, Det. S14, Ep13 16 Oct. 2014 Murder in Treme 7.2 (15) Credit: Photo courtesy of Boston College Athletics, convicted of George Young's November 2017 killing, Prosecutor: Wife, lover killed Gwinnett man for $1M insurance policy, Cop: Gwinnett man searched for snake venom, spiders before killing, agreement with the Gwinnett County Police Department since August 2017, Georgia Tech closes regular season with win over Boston College, Jahmyr Gibbs: Georgia Tech helped make me who I am today, Bulldogs hammer Jackets with six home runs. Retired Detective Inspector Ken Tappenden, one of the Kent Police team who apprehended Mackay, said: 'He should never be freed. And he had a presence in interrogation that just melted resistance. Copyright 2023 CBS Interactive Inc. All rights reserved. Martel finds he must rely on a friend of the victim's to help him close the case. Well ask you to confirm this for your first post to Facebook. Part of the Daily Mail, The Mail on Sunday & Metro Media Group, If he's free, I don't think the country will be safe. Its either adultery or money or divorce or child custody or something like that. Theres two questions in any murder case: why did they do it and why did they do it now? June 1, 2016: Police find car of woman found shot to death, nude in When he uncovers video surveillance of the murder he is given an unusual piece of evidence: an image of the killer. .done(function( data ) { Lee was sentenced to life without the possibility of parole for conviction charges ofmalice murder, felony murder and aggravated assault. Photos released of men accused in fatal DeKalb shooting near MARTA bus stop, Gwinnett police to host firearm safety classes, Duluth police hosting two Citizens Police Academies, Evermore CID donates six new security cameras to Gwinnett police, Atlantas Carter Center preps for future without founder, Photography club captures hope during pandemic, March food and drink events to check out in metro Atlanta. When new Denton County District Attorney Paul Johnson took over in 2007, he put prosecutors Cary and Susan Piel on the case. One of David's last outings was lunch with a relative, Mitch. 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. Memphis Police Director Michael Rallings expressed his sympathies to Merritt's family and friends. 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 As for what came afterwards for him, personally I can only hope that he stays far away from any form of public law enforcement. It was quite possibly the biggest load of crap Ive ever read in my life. You back them into a corner or they back themselves into a corner and they blame you and then they kill you. Why not be the first to send us your thoughts, Police found a note Edward Williams What was it about the Lozano case that convinced you a crime had been committed? 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. His written statement to police is what was eye-catching. Major Lee has served the citizens of Atlanta in various assignments. 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.. 8:00AM. .done(function( data ) { was ever in a room of investigators, it was most likely that he was the best investigator in the room, though he would have never admitted it, said Kant. So I watched a YouTube video about this Detective that was followed on a few First 48 episodes and hes interrogated this woman whos suspected of killing her husband. The early investigation finds that the man had a proclivity for dating every woman he could and keeping pictures and clothing from those contacts. Three of his brother's children survived and ranged in age from 4-months-old to 9-years-old. Duggan must turn to the victim's best friend for help. I believe he received over 100 commendations during his career and had a very high percentage of closed cases. Mr Tappenden said: 'If Mackay is ever released, police should reopen these other deaths as cold cases.'. He was just a guy at that point. In Dallas, Det. The police are usually supporting characters in superhero television, relegated to assisting the hero or getting in their way. Now he has a new identity, is in an open prison near Bristol and enjoys day-release trips.