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MISSING
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Dugger: 20 Years and Counting..........................2
To Protect and Serve........................................3
Shame, Shame, Shame....................................6
Mayor Brown: Train Up a Child.......................7
A Word From the JC Board Chair.....................7
Hats Off!: Scotty McGee........................................8
FSS Missing Children................................................8
Together We Can
Campaign Breakfast
February 19
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JANUARY 2015 www.justicecoalition.org
Untested rape kits
– time to act now
By Jay Howell
Modern science has
now provided the capability to identify the criminal
perpetrators of hundreds,
if not thousands, of unsolved sexual assaults and
other serious crimes. But
the critical evidence that will track down
the perpetrators and provide a measure
of court-approved scientific evidence
against them is housed in the vaults of
law enforcement and related agencies in
every state.
National estimates indicate there are
more than 100,000 sexual assault forensic evidence kits, often called “rape kits,”
sitting untested in law enforcement files.
This situation does not exist because law
enforcement has dropped the ball. To the
contrary, many of these untested rape kits
were filed away before science provided
the DNA key to unlocking their secrets.
As recently as the early 80s, when I prosecuted sexual crimes in Florida, we did not
have DNA evidence to use in court. We
had fingerprints and hair analysis, but no
DNA.
Actually, two separate events had
to occur before the testing of these kits
would guarantee any success. Obviously,
one was the science necessary to identify
a human being through his/her DNA
and the ability to readily retrieve and test
that DNA from a host of common surfaces, from skin and clothing to household
objects and weapons.
The second event was the establishment, by the individual states, of broad
databases that would reveal the DNA
identities of individuals arrested or convicted of a wide variety of crimes.
The DNA Breakthrough . . . .
There may be no way to know for certain, but the first individual convicted in a
case involving DNA proof may have been
a burglar and rapist in Florida in 1987.
The State of Virginia initiated the first
DNA testing policy in 1989 and with it,
the requirement that certain sex offenders
and violent felons provide samples to the
databank. At first, the states only mandated that convicted sexual offenders
provide their DNA. Gradually, over a period of about ten years, the states began to
expand the criteria for mandatory DNA
submission.
Howell... Continued on page 5
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in articles submitted by monthly and/or periodic contributors to the Victims’ Advocate
newspaper do not necessarily reflect the
views of the Justice Coalition.
JANUARY 2015
Happy
New Year
We Need Your Help; Unsolved Murders....................10
Missing Persons...........................................................11
Attorney General Pam Bondi......................................12
JSO Most Wanted..............................................13
Busted...............................................................14
Nassau, Baker, Bradford, Clay and St. Johns Most Wanted...14-15
Special Thanks...................................................16
Volume 20 • Number 10 • FREE
The Tragedy of Missing Persons
By Shirley Shaw
Last month skull fragments were discovered at the
former Northside home of a woman who’s been missing
22 years. The Medical Examiner has not determined their
identity, but excavated remains are believed to be those
of Bonnie Ham, a lovely 23-year-old mother who disappeared January 6, 1993, leaving behind a 3-year-old son.
Her husband was suspected of murdering her, especially
after the son told police he saw his father shoot his mother
and even showed them where the shotgun was thrown
into a nearby river. Because her body was never found,
charges were not filed.
Family members now hope that finally justice will be
served and her killer prosecuted for her death. Although
they believed their loved one was dead, they were not absolutely certain, and while this latest development stirs up
all the pain of her loss, at least they will experience a measure of closure.
This event also brings to the surface the grief of many
other area families whose loved ones’ whereabouts remain
a mystery. On page 11 in this paper (and every month) we
list 18 pictures of missing individuals whom we’ve tried
to help locate by posting rewards and information on billboards and by writing articles about their disappearance.
We know the pain of uncertainty and the agonizing questions posed: Where are they? Are they in pain? Are they
hungry? What happened to them? Now does the discovery of Ms. Haims’ body give new hope for other families
as they continue their search?
We published an article in August 2001 by the children
of Jackie Markham who went missing from her Callahan
home earlier that year. They said, “We have spent countless hours each day on the phone talking to anyone who
will listen to spread the word of her disappearance; we’ve
sent thousands of flyers throughout the Jacksonville area
and surrounding counties to business and organizations
Missing Man
Douglas David
Swanson
Last seen at a
friend’s
birthday
party
somewhere
near Newton Road
and Belfort Road on
December 14, 2014.
He was driving his
white Chevy Tahoe
with a gray scoop on
the hood. If you have information regarding his
whereabouts, please call JSO at 904/630-0500 or
CrimeStoppers at 866/845-TIPS.
for them to post. Each day is a challenge; every second
of each hour is consumed with thoughts of our mother.
Countless hours without sleep have passed while we try
to put the pieces together and cope with her being gone.
We are living in a state of shock, unable to comprehend the
living nightmare into which we have been thrust.”
This scenario is/has been repeated for every single
missing person – those we at the JC know about, as well
as multiple others in JSO’s Missing Persons Unit. Remember when two 12-year-old boys went missing in February
2005? Speaking on behalf of her family, Angie Campbell
writes, “Our family is no stranger to the overwhelming
flood of emotions one goes through with a missing loved
one. We have been on this journey for more than nine
years since my nephew Mark Degner and his friend Bryan
Hayes disappeared from Paxon Middle School.
Tragedy... Continued on page 4
Successful Child Sex Prosecution
By Angela Corey
State Attorney
Child sex crime
cases are some of
the toughest cases
we prosecute at the
State Attorney’s Office (SAO). Many times, child victims fear going to court to face their
abusers. They are afraid to testify
in front of strangers. It’s also hard
for these victims to relive the pain
of their abuse all over again. But
with the support and determination
of those who are assigned to these
cases in the Special Assault Division, or SAD, justice can prevail.
Two Assistant State Attorneys,
Cameron French and Catherine Licandro, are assigned to SAD and see
these tough cases every single day
at the SAO. These two prosecutors
were recently victorious in seeking
justice for two sex crime victims
who were under the age of six when
their abuse started.
French and Licandro took Earnest Demetrus Bolton, 42, to trial
and convicted him on three counts
of Sexual Battery, one count of Attempted Sexual Battery, and one
count of Lewd or Lascivious Molestation for his abuse on the two
young girls. Bolton was sentenced in
the case and received five life terms
on each of the five counts. Two of
the life sentences run consecutively;
the rest run concurrently.
Many times, months or years
can go by before the abuse is discovered. Sometimes the reason for
Earnest Bolton
the delay is the victim is scared or
has even been threatened to not
say anything. In the Bolton case,
the abuse came to light years after
Corey... Continued on page 5
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The Justice Coalition’s Victims’ Advocate • 1
20 Years and Counting!
From the Director
by Ann Dugger
This year marks the 20th anniversary
of the Justice Coalition. I can’t believe
that much time has elapsed since Ted
Hires saw the need for someone to advocate for innocent victims of violent
crime and started this organization. I’m
sure most of you know that he was a
local businessman who owned several
Sonny’s Real Pit BBQ restaurants – and
that he and his staff were held at gunpoint, fearing for their lives. During the
subsequent trial Ted was appalled that
HE, the victim, was merely an observer, a witness, while the criminals were
represented by attorneys who ensured
THEIR – the criminals’ – rights.
Something had to change, and it is
very gratifying to sit here 20 years later
and look back on what has happened.
Sadly, Ted passed away in 2008, but
our Board of Directors, employees, volunteers and many friends and supporters have made it possible to continue
the mission he envisioned: to advocate
for innocent victims of violent crime, to
educate victims about their rights and
to work with local law enforcement to
make our community safer.
Our commitment today is as strong,
if not stronger, than it was in 1995. We
have not become calloused or indifferent; rather our passion to continue the
JC’s mission is firm. In this past year
alone, we have assisted more than 300
victims, walking with them through
every phase of their devastating experiences – from the occurrence of the
crime through the maze of the criminal
justice process and beyond. Through
difficult times and economical setbacks
God has been faithful to provide all our
needs and sustain us.
In 2015 I’m excited about a new service we will provide that takes place
right here in our office. As we have assessed and responded to the immediate
needs of victims and/or their families,
we’ve also comforted and lent emotional support during their heartbreaking
experience. We’ve accompanied families to every courtroom event, we’ve
held press conferences and posted rewards for information about murdered
or missing loved ones – but we didn’t
have the professional expertise to offer
grief counseling, which is such a vital
aspect of healing.
Now we do! Scotty McGee, our newest victim advocate, has just achieved
licensure as a Certified Grief Recovery
Specialist and will offer counseling
here at the JC office. Instead of having
to refer our victims to other professionals located in various parts of the city,
we will be a “one-stop” advocacy resource. Please read the Hats Off! article
in this edition of the JCVA newspaper
to learn more about Scotty and what
makes him such a valuable asset to this
organization.
His older brother was murdered on
a college campus, and in a separate incident his sister-in-law was also murdered, so he knows first-hand the pain
of loss and how it affects every aspect
of one’s life. Scotty realized during his
training how much he was benefiting
from what he learned and in turn how
much more effectively he could help
the hurting people with whom he interacts day after day. He is excited about
this new facet of his career – and so are
we!
We want to continue growing here
at the JC – in our ability to meet the
needs of innocent victims. To do that,
we still need your help. You’ll see a
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are tax deductible and you will play a
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JANUARY 2015
To Protect and Serve
Our monthly recognition for the best of the best
Corrections Supervisor of the Month
Civilian Employee of the Month
Chris E. Kelsey
Angela C. Pitney
Corrections Sergeant Chris Kelsey, who works the night
shift on the sixth floor of the Pre-Trial Detention Facility,
has been a supervisor in this area of the jail for the past
five years. He is recognized for his overall leadership and
approach to his job. The sixth floor houses the most challenging inmates in the system, including male juveniles,
the mentally ill, and individuals with disciplinary issues.
Sometimes dealing with these inmates requires an extreme
amount of patience, and Sgt. Kelsey exhibits just that!
Chris also works with the medical staff to ensure that inmates receive proper treatment.
Due to his involvement, on multiple occasions inmates have been sent to the hospital for
needed treatment.
Furthermore, recent searches by Chris and his squad have resulted in the removal of
large amounts of contraband, including cigarette lighters, tobacco, etc.
Corrections Lt. Gaston Carlton stated that Chris is always quick to volunteer for projects
and assist his fellow supervisors in difficult situations. He said, “As a leader, he exemplifies what the department needs and expects in its supervisors. He has found that magic
place where a supervisor becomes a leader.”
Reserve Officer of the Month
Dominick Raices
Reserve Sergeant Dominick Raices, who volunteers his
time to the JSO and the city of Jacksonville (as do all police
reservists), has volunteered close to 750 hours during the
last 12 months. He is honored for outstanding work performance while on patrol earlier this year. On July 19, Raices
was riding patrol with Officer Patrick Thach in Zone 5,
which includes the Northwest area of Jacksonville. During
the shift the duo made four arrests, which included three
misdemeanors and one felony. The felony arrest was that of a convicted felon in possession
of a firearm and MDMA.
Officer Thach said, “Officer Raices’ work performance was that of a master patrolman.
His officer safety was excellent and he was very knowledgeable of the JSO policy and
procedures as it pertains to a patrolman…he exceeded the expectations of a JSO reserve
officer.”
Corrections Officer of the Month
K.S. Cox
Corrections Officer K. S. Cox, who works at the Montgomery Correctional Center (the prison), is recognized for
her investigative efforts that helped prevent the exchange
of contraband between two inmates. On May 21, Cox was
Security Officer in the South Compound’s West Housing
area where one of her duties was to distribute mail to inmates housed in isolation. She was inspecting the contents
of an envelope to ensure it did not contain contraband and
did not violate mail policies when she noticed the signature on the card was different from
the signature on the letter.
After investigating the matter, she identified the letter as correspondence from another
inmate housed at the South Compound, recognized this as contraband, confiscated the
letter, and notified her supervisor. For safety reasons, it is a violation for an inmate to
exchange written correspondence with another inmate. The letter was sent to the Security
Unit to identify the inmate who wrote it. Once the inmate was identified, both inmates
received disciplinary reports for unauthorized communication.
Sgt. Andrea Cosby said, “Officer Cox’s continuous attention to detail, thoroughness,
and swift follow-up actions has proven to be an asset to her squad and the MCC as a
whole.”
Six Pillars of Character Award
Undercover Detective
Any Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office employee who goes “above and beyond” in demonstrating one
of the Six Pillars of Character is eligible for this award. Those characteristics are Trustworthiness,
Respect, Responsibility, Fairness, Caring and Citizenship.
Undercover Narcotics Detective X, assigned to the Homeland Security Division, is recognized for the characteristic of Caring. This past June he helped chaperone the annual
school Safety Patrol trip to Washington, D.C., assisting with a group of fifth grade students,
two of whom are deaf. During the trip, the students’ teacher and interpreter told our Detective that one of the hearing-impaired students had a question to ask him. Through the
interpreter the student, Reggie, asked if he could become a police officer one day.
Seeing the child’s enthusiasm, Det. X informed the interpreter he didn’t have the heart
to tell him that this would not be a career path he could pursue due to his inability to hear
important sounds. The interpreter, however, encouraged the Detective to tell him the truth.
Det. X took the time to explain why a deaf person could not work as a police officer; however, he encouraged the young boy to continue his education and pursue other jobs within
the law enforcement field such as Forensic Science.
This conversation weighed heavily on the Detective’s mind and he wanted to cheer up
the young boy. The next day, he awarded Reggie with his personal JSO Narcotics challenge coin that he always carried with him. The boy was delighted to accept the coin as his
JANUARY 2015
Clerical Support Aide III Angela Pitney, who works in
the Civil Process Unit, Services Division, is recognized for
her overall work ethic. She is responsible for processing
all Writs of Possession, effectively coordinates the execution of these evictions, and works with plaintiffs and their
agents to keep them apprised of the status. She also relays
new information, such as stays, the lifting of stays, and the
rescheduling of information for the serving officers as it is
received – helping with the speed and accuracy of carrying out these writs. In 2013, Angela
processed 7,173 writs.
Before he retired in September, her previous supervisor Michael Lamb said, “Angela
always has a smile on her face and song in her voice that has proven to be contagious to
those around her. No job is too difficult; no deadline is too short. Angela always seeks the
positive in any situation. She routinely gives a helping hand to the others as needed, thus
has become an even more valuable employee due to her versatility and willingness to get
the job done.”
Police Supervisor of the Month
Philip Christie
Sergeant Philip Christie, assigned to the Police Services
Division, Property and Evidence Unit (PEU), is recognized
not only for his leadership role, but specifically regarding
the implementation of new processes within the unit. Soon
after beginning work in the PEU, Philip identified an area
for improvement within the online notice system for the
“Officer Release of Property.” With assistance from employees in the Information Systems Management Unit they
configured the online system to automatically notify officers of property no longer needed
as evidence so it can be properly dismissed. After each officer receives two email notifications, Christie compiles a list and personally contacts individuals who have not responded
to their notification. This implementation has led to a significant reduction of property
stored in the warehouse.
In February 2014 sworn officers were mandated to go through training (put together
by Christie) that explained the process for cleaning out the Release of Property Notices.
This would help to ensure compliance with this revision that went into effect in March
2014. Christie then resolved the issue of warehouse storage space. He learned that approximately 2,100 items were being entered into the facility each week, but far fewer were
being removed through the purge process that ensures the facility maintains space for
new items. Appropriate resources were placed on this matter, and that change, along with
the improved property Notice enforcement, has led to the warehouse numbers dropping
below 500,000 for the first time since tracking the numbers began in October 2012.
Lt. Sharon Scott said, “Sergeant Philip Christie…has continually been recognized by his
supervisors for his outstanding work ethic and outstanding finished product. His attention
to detail, his desire to always do the right thing, and his ability to quickly adapt to a new
position displays his leadership qualities.”
Police Officer of the Month
David L. Busekrus
Zone 1 Police Officer David Busekrus, who works in
Downtown Jacksonville, is recognized for his heroic actions during an incident that occurred while he was offduty. On the evening of July 13 this year, Busekrus was
fishing with his family on Jacksonville’s Westside when he
heard someone calling for help and looked in the direction
of the cries. He observed a teenager being hit in the face by
the suspect who then grabbed the victim’s phone, but the
victim still had a grip on the phone. The suspect began dragging the teenager into nearby
woods when a witness ran toward the suspect who then ran into the woods, leaving the
victim.
Without hesitation Busekrus got into his nearby patrol car to pursue the suspect and
encountered him walking on the sidewalk a few blocks away from where the incident took
place.
The suspect resisted arrest, but Busekrus restrained him until other officers arrived on
the scene. During the struggle, the officer’s hand was injured.
The suspect was transported to the Police Memorial Building where he invoked his
rights and was booked at the jail on charges of: Attempting a Strong Arm Robbery with
no firearm or weapon, Attempting to Kidnap / Commit or Facilitate Commission of any
Felony, Committing Child Abuse – Intentional Infliction of Physical or Mental Injury and
Resisting an Officer with violence. The teenage victim suffered minor injuries.
Sgt. Jeffrey Straitt said, “Officer Buskerus’ actions were exemplary and outstanding,
and should serve as a reminder to all that as police officers we are never ‘off-duty’.”
personal souvenir. Returning to Jacksonville, Reggie, his interpreter and a friend took a
tour of JSO’s Latent Print Unit and the Photo Lab Unit, which inspired him to pursue other
fields within law enforcement.
Sgt. Phyllis McNeely said, “Detective X‘s professionalism while interacting with Reggie and Ms. Caro, and the encouragement he provided him regarding pursuing other jobs
within the law enforcement profession exemplifies the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office core
values of Community Focused, Worthy of Trust, and Always Improving.”
The Justice Coalition’s Victims’ Advocate • 3
Tragedy...
Continued from page 1
January 2015 • Volume 20, Issue 10
Founder
Ted M. Hires, Sr.
Executive Director
Ann Dugger
Bookkeeper/Office
Manager
Jo Wilson
Interim Editor
Shirley Shaw
Victim Services
Practitioner
Lysa Telzer
Scott McGee
Administrative
Assistant
Lynn Boone
Volunteer
Coordinator
Amanda Nobles
Public Relations
Website Management
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Larry Cohen
Executive Board
Roger Delaney, Board Chair
Scott Adams, Treasurer
Todney Bynes, Secretary
Robert Bracewell
Chris Butler
Kathy Cold
Dan Hodges
Ken Jefferson
Stephen Joost
John Kirkland
Tom Murta
Lynn Polley
Sheriff John Rutherford
Michael A. Rutledge
Larry M. Ward
Lou Webber
Charles Wilson
McCormick Agency, Inc.
The Justice Coalition was founded in 1995, when one man’s priorities
were changed. Ted Hires was the average businessman working 60 to 80
hours a week and looking out for himself until the day when he and his
staff were robbed at gunpoint. As a victim of crime, Ted found the criminal
justice system worked harder for the criminal than the victim. As a result of
his experience, Ted formed a (501(c)(3)), non-profit organization, Justice
Coalition, which continues Ted’s mission of assisting innocent victims of
violent crime in the Fourth Judicial court system.
Since 1995, the Justice Coalition has been fighting crime every step
of the way. Fugitives captured are through a partnership with local law
enforcement agencies, the media, and citizen involvement.
“The not knowing is the
worst. Are they hungry? Are
they being hurt? Are they even
still alive? The unanswered
questions are unending and
as time passes the answers
to those questions grow dim.
Still, somehow we must find
the strength be the voice for
our missing loved ones, to
continue the search, to press
on and to keep the hope alive
until they are found.
“The news when human
remains are found takes your
breath away and yet, at the
same time, for someone’s family that means answers – an
end to the awfulness of the
unknown. It gives that family
the ability to grieve and lay
their loved one to rest and to
begin to heal themselves. Our
thoughts and prayers are with
this family.”
All of us in Northeast Florida mourned the disappearance
of a beautiful little girl in 2009,
3-year-old Haleigh Cummings
in Palatka, as numerous agencies and volunteers searched
for her. Whatever happened to
her?
And I recall Jim Davis, griefstricken when his son, 25-yearold Michael Austin Davis,
went missing in 2007. He
wrote in a March 2010 Victims’
Advocate article: “I can’t count
the times I’ve stopped momentarily to look at a missing
person flyer posted in a conspicuous place. Each time I felt
bad for the family and hoped
or prayed the missing person
would be found unharmed.
With the exception of a few
cases that received continuous
press coverage, I soon forgot
about the missing person and
the family I had prayed for.
We’ve all heard heartwarming stories where after years of
searching, a missing loved one
is reunited with his family and
friends. The sad fact is many
missing loved ones are never
found despite prayers, hope
and continued efforts to find
them. It was hard for me to
imagine the worry and trauma
such families endure and the
faith they must have to keep
hoping and continuing their
searches, sometimes for years.
“When my son, Austin,
disappeared in June 2007, I
immediately became aware of
the emotional trauma associated with a missing person
case. The JSO Missing Person’s
Unit investigates around 3000
missing person cases annually.
Although the greater majority of these cases are solved in
a short period of time, many
cases like Austin’s remain
open for years. Now I will
never look at a missing person
flyer the same way. I have understanding, deep compassion
and sorrow for those who are
facing the horror of a missing
son, daughter or other loved
one.”
These few cases I’ve mentioned are representative of
every family that copes every
day with what may seem to be
hopeless situations. Holidays
and birthdays are especially
difficult reminders that someone is missing from the family
circle. Please remember that
if you know anything – any
single bit of information – pertaining to one of these cases,
it might help solve a case and
help a family find peace.
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4 • The Justice Coalition’s Victims’ Advocate
JANUARY 2015
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RESOURCE
GUIDE
(Services listed are provided free of charge,
or have income-based scheduling)
Homicide Support/
Advocacy
Compassionate Families
354-0007, 721-3326
Victim Services Center • 630-6300
Jax. Sheriff’s Office Victim Advocate
630-1764
Families of Slain Children
3108 North Myrtle Ave.
Jacksonville, FL 32209 • 683-4986
Abuse (Domestic)
24 Hour Hotline
1-800-500-1119
Hubbard House Emergency
Shelter & Counselling
354-3114
Quigley House (Clay County)
1-800-339-5017
Compensation (victim)
Victim Services • 630-6300
MADD Victim Services • 388-0664
Consumer Fraud
State Attorney’s Office • 351-0900
Detoxification
Gateway Community Services
387-4661
Family
Family Nurturing Center of Florida
389-4244
SAV-A-CHILD, Inc.
P.O. Box 15197
Jacksonville, FL 32239-1937
762-1937
Family Support Services of
North Florida
1300 Riverplace Blvd., Suite 700
Jacksonville, FL 32207
904/421-5800
www.fss.jax.org
(Provide foster care, adoption and
prevention)
Guardian Ad Litem Program
Edward Ball Bldg.
214 N. Hogan St., Suite 6004
Jacksonville, FL 32202
904/255-8440
Legal Assistance
Jacksonville Area Legal Aid, Inc.
356-8371
Three Rivers Legal Services
126 W. Adams St., 7th floor
Jacksonville, FL 32204
904/394-7450
In Florida, DNA samples
from felons convicted of murder, sexual battery, lewdness,
burglary, carjacking, home
invasion, sexual crimes and
robbery were required as of
2002. In 2003, manslaughter,
kidnapping, and false imprisonment were added. By 2005,
all convicted felons in Florida
were required to submit DNA
samples. Other states followed
a similar pattern.
After years of new state
laws expanding the database,
there was finally enough information available on a nationwide basis to make the
testing of old rape kits an idea
whose time had indeed come.
This database, now known as
CODIS, is a combined DNA
forensic index.
The Kits Are There . . .
Recently, Detroit alone reported it had 11,000 untested
kits, Phoenix reported 3,000,
Cleveland 4,000 kits, and the
State of Texas, 20,000 untested
kits. There is little doubt that
Florida agencies have at least
10,000 untested kits.
Recent State Action . . .
Also
recently,
various
states have moved forward to
address the issue. Colorado,
Illinois, Michigan and Texas
have taken legislative action
to establish statewide policies
on rape kit testing and have
identified a plan of action to
address the backlog. Louisiana, Massachusetts, Tennessee and Virginia are moving
forward to provide a statewide accounting of untested
kits to determine how big a
task their state faces. In 2013,
the United States Congress
enacted what was called the
SAFER Act which made resources available for rape kit
audits. In 2014, both the President and Congress pledged
millions in new federal funding to focus on the backlogged
kits. It is now up to the states
to mandate and fund the testing of the kits and the investigative resources necessary to
track down the perpetrators.
National
organizations
exist that have taken a leadership role in advocating for
testing these kits. The National Center for Victims of Crime,
Natasha’s Justice Project, and
RAINN (Rape Abuse and Incest Network) have provided
information, advocacy, and
leadership on this critical
issue.
were made from testing the
first 150 previously untested
rape kits. In Ohio, there were
1600 matches from testing just
4,000 kits. In Alameda, California, there were 27 matches to
the first 52 rape kit profiles initiated by the District Attorney
in that community. This science, combined with the now
existing national database,
works!
Time Limits on
Prosecuting the Cases . . .
through DNA analysis as long
as a significant portion of the
evidence collected in the original investigation is preserved.
So, it is pretty clear that
this is an idea whose time has
come. Since we now have a
sufficient data base and the
science to use the evidence
to convict violent felons, it
makes sense that our society
must initiate legislation and
state funding directed at accounting for the number of
untested kits and investigating and prosecuting the offenders. Our law enforcement
leaders, our state legislators,
our prosecutors and all of our
victim advocacy organizations should urge our elected
officials to move forward
on state and local initiatives
that will surely result in the
apprehension of dangerous
criminals and the prevention
of untold numbers of serious
crimes.
IT’S TIME TO ACT!
There have already been
some dramatic successes. In
Colorado, 24 positive matches
One question that emerges
in this debate is: Can we prosecute old cases if the DNA
identifies the perpetrator?
Yes. The Florida Legislature
has already addressed this
issue and provides, in Florida Statute §775.15, that the
crimes of sexual battery (rape)
and lewd or lascivious assault
of a child may be prosecuted
within one year after the identity of the accused has been established or should have been
established through DNA
analysis. In addition, that
same statute allows the prosecution of crimes including aggravated battery, kidnapping,
burglary, robbery, carjacking,
and aggravated child abuse at
any time after the identity of
the accused is established or
should have been established
Jay Howell, a Jacksonville attorney, has been a State Prosecutor, a US Senate Investigator and
the founder of the National Center
for Missing and Exploited Children. He represents crime victims
in civil claims for damages and
advocates for the legal rights of all
victims.
inappropriately and forced
her to have sex with him on
multiple occasions.
While police were investigating the child’s claims, detectives found another victim.
Authorities discovered that
Bolton sexually battered this
child victim on multiple occasions as well. This victim,
now 17 years old, gave similar accounts, as the first victim, in which Bolton would
force her to have sex with
him. Her abuse began when
she was only five years old.
Thanks to the determination by ASAs French and Licandro, these children have
received justice for their
abuse. Our prosecutors also
assured them that Bolton will
never walk the streets again
to hurt another child.
Certain Results . . .
Corey...
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it occurred. In January 2013,
authorities were alerted to the
sexual abuse that happened
between Bolton and his first
victim, who is now 11 years
old. The child told police that
since the age of six, Bolton
repeatedly
touched
her
Mental Health Center
of Jacksonville
3333 W. 20th St.
Jacksonville, FL 32254
904/695-9145
Mothers Against
Drunk Driving
(MADD) • 388-2455
Parenting Help
A place where parents and kids learn
how to survive.
www.ihelpparents.com
Rape
Sexual Assault Response Center
(SARC)
358-RAPE (358-7273)
Office: 630-6330
Rape Crisis Hotline: 904/721-7273
State Attorney’s Office
630-2400
Trauma Counseling
Women’s Center of Jacksonville
722-3000
Rape Crisis Hotline: 904/721-7273
City Victim Services
630-6300
Youth Crisis
Youth Crisis Center – The Safe Place
3015 Parental Home Road
Jacksonville, FL 32216
904- 725-6662
JANUARY 2015
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The Justice Coalition’s Victims’ Advocate • 5
“Train Up a Child in the Way He Should Go”
by Mayor
Alvin Brown
When
it
comes to stopping crime in
our
community, there is no
substitute for smart, effective
law enforcement. But when
it comes to preventing crime,
there is no substitute for reaching and teaching our kids the
right lessons at the earliest age.
Proverbs 22:6 says it best:
“Train up a child in the way
he should go. Even when he
is old, he will not depart from
it.” This ancient wisdom is
now confirmed by hard-nosed
economic research on the lasting benefits of high-quality
early childhood education.
According to Nobel Laureate James Heckman, a University of Chicago economist:
“Investment in early education
for disadvantaged children
from birth to age five helps
reduce the achievement gap,
reduce the need for special
education, increase the likelihood of healthier lifestyles,
lower the crime rate, and reduce overall social costs.”
Heckman calculates that every
dollar invested in high-quality
early childhood education
produces a 7-10 percent annual return.
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in helping to make Jacksonville a safer place to live, work, and grow.
As mayor, I’m proud of
Jacksonville’s
commitment
to high-quality early childhood education, especially the
Guiding Stars of Duval system
operated by the Early Learning Coalition. The Coalition
has been a driving force for
school readiness in our community by helping to ensure
that children are prepared to
enter kindergarten, regardless
of their family income.
Shortly before Christmas,
I had the privilege of participating in a 10-year recognition
event for the Guiding Stars
program, which receives support from the City of Jacksonville. This program establishes
guidelines and offers ongoing
support for child care centers
that are dedicated to providing
quality care and early learning
opportunities. The star ratings
range from 1-5, with 5 reflecting the highest level of quality.
The Guiding Stars program provides families with
the tools they need to make
the best informed choices for
their young children. It also
provides child care providers
with the tools they need to do
the best job possible serving
children and their families.
With over 150 Guiding Star
child care centers throughout
Jacksonville, this program
ensures that 6,500 children
receive high-quality early
learning. It has improved the
odds of success for our young
children by increasing kindergarten readiness to 84 percent,
compared to the statewide average of 79 percent.
Behind these numbers are
real kids who will do better in
school and better in life thanks
to the commitment to excellence exemplified by Guiding
Stars. Whether you believe
the Bible or the economists (or
both), early education is fundamental not only to the safety,
success and well-being of our
children. It is also fundamental to the safety, success and
well-being of our community.
A Word From the JC Board Chair
Roger Delaney
First, let me say that the
Justice Coalition has accomplished great things over the
past 20 years, all with limited
resources because of a divine
appointment to help innocent victims of violent crime.
We appreciate more than we
can say all of our wonderful
friends who have supported
us through the years. YOU
share with us the incalculable
difference made in the lives
of those victims who have
sought our assistance in the
past two decades.
NOW, WHERE DO WE
GO? We want to connect you
to us via your cell phone. If a
child is missing or an urgent
need arises in the community,
we can blast a message to you.
We will not bother you every
day; only when we think you
want to be informed. Also,
this connection is an easy way
to be a part of the Justice Coalition’s ongoing services to
those affected by tragedy.
It’s easy. Just start a new
text to 84464, type in the word
Justice as your message, and
press send. A response will
direct you further. You can
contribute from this secure
site and help bring in muchneeded funds to sustain us
on a monthly basis. Our goal
for 2015 is 500 donors committing to $25 per month.
Call the Justice Coalition office at 904/783-6312 for more
information.
Now, it is my prayer that
you have a wonderful 2015.
If you are a victim of domestic abuse, there IS help for you.
Call this 24-hour hotline to receive help day or night:
6741 Lloyd Road • Jacksonville, Florida 32254
904-786-1120
JANUARY 2015
1-800-500-1119
The Justice Coalition’s Victims’ Advocate • 7
is proudly sponsored by:
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We at the Justice Coalition are excited to announce
that Victim Advocate Scotty
McGee is now our very own
Licensed Certified Grief Recovery Specialist. Currently
pursuing his Master’s Degree
in Professional Counseling, he
has been preparing the past
few months for this licensure
which he received last month.
Scotty came to us on the advice of his NFL Jaguar teammate Donovan Darius, who
had previously served as
emcee for various JC events.
Because two of Scotty’s family
members had been murdered,
he could appreciate the advocacy our organization provides and began volunteering
after he was injured in a game
and while his status was pending. After the Jaguars released
him, he became a full-time employee in October 2013.
This outstanding young
man has worked extremely
hard to help our victims in and
out of the courtroom. Seeing
that many of his victims were
grieving throughout the long
road to justice for their loved
ones, he wanted to do something about it. Scotty says it
best: “I want to do more than
just advocate for victims of
crime; I want to help heal their
broken hearts.” He is looking
forward to applying the “Grief
Recovery Method” with our
victims who are in crisis during their grief process.
The Grief Recovery Method
has been a proven successful
educational process for more
than 30 years, and we look
forward to applying these
theories and methodologies
with the innocent victims of
violent crimes we serve day in
and day out. Scotty said that
upon arriving at the Institute’s
licensure certification training he told the instructors he
was there for the many hurting victims we at the JC serve
in the Jacksonville area. About
way that I no longer feel incomplete. I had no idea that I
would personally benefit and
receive such a great deal of
healing from this educational
process. It was so therapeutic for me and I know it will
help the victims we serve
tremendously!”
Many times victims have
nowhere to turn when they
find out that their loved ones
have been brutally murdered.
We at the JC are there for them
the moment we hear about the
case. Now we will be able to
provide services beyond advocating for innocent victims
of violent crimes in the judicial process. Now we will be
able to help them recover from
their crisis and grief through
the Grief Recovery Method.
On a personal note, Scotty is
a proud Virginian who graduated from James Madison University in Harrisonburg where
he was a standout return specialist. He was drafted by the
Jaguars in 2010 and played
two years before a debilitating
injury cut short his promising career. Married with three
children, Scotty is very excited
about what he is doing and applying all that he has learned
about grief recovery.
If you know someone who
is an innocent victim of a violent crime, such as murder or
assault, the JC is here to help
them become one step closer
to becoming whole again. unit. Our vision is that children
grow up connected to their own
families, supported by families
and protected by the community; that children have the opportunity to achieve in school
and to learn to be productive
citizens; that citizens of Duval
and Nassau counties, organizations and agencies recognize
that child protection is a community responsibility and represents the best interests of all
county residents.
Family Support Services, in
collaboration with the Florida
Department of Children and
Families, is proud to be a leader in the Foster Care Redesign
(Redesign) effort. Since December 2006, we have successfully
reduced the number of children
in out-of-home care by an average of 50 percent. To learn more
about Redesign, download
‘Foster Care Redesign – The
Journey Begins’ and ‘Foster
Care Redesign – Phase 2’.
Scotty McGee
midway through the course,
however, he found that not
only was he there for our victims, but he was there for
himself.
He discovered that he himself was still incomplete from
the loss of his bother, Marcus,
who was murdered on a college campus in 2003, when
Scotty was just 15 years old.
“The Grief Recovery Method
has helped me deal with the
loss of my brother in such a
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Family Support Services
of North Florida (FSSNF) is
the lead agency for foster care,
adoption and family preservation in Duval and Nassau counties. Through community-based
care, FSS provides services and
programs to help prevent child
abuse and neglect, to promote
a healthy family environment
and to care for our community’s children in foster care.
The non-profit organization was established in 2001 to
provide child protective services in Duval County, and
was expanded to also serve
Nassau County in 2007. FSSNF
is governed by a Board of Directors specifically selected
to represent the Jacksonville,
Fernandina and Amelia Island
communities in developing and
overseeing the child protection
system of care.
Services for abused and neglected children and their families are performed by a network
of local community-based nonprofit agencies: Children’s
Home Society, Daniel, Jewish
Family & Community Services,
Mental Health Resource Center
(MHRC) and Neighbor To Family, which are also governed by
community boards of directors.
The mission of Family Support
Services of North Florida, Inc. is to
be the leader in providing safety,
stability, and quality of life for all
children by working with the community to strengthen the family
8 • The Justice Coalition’s Victims’ Advocate
JANUARY 2015
Support Law Enforcement
In the wake of the senseless murders of
NYPD officers, as well as others who have recently been killed in the line of duty across our
state and the country, we applaud a campaign
taking hold on the First Coast with people displaying blue ribbons at their homes in a show of
support for law enforcement.
On social media, what is called the “Sea of
Blue Ribbon Campaign” is encouraging people
to make a statement by showing they appreciate the men and women who wear a badge.
Mitch Reeves of Atlantic Beach, who has a background in law enforcement, says, “You protest
by putting your blue up – not looting, not burning, not blocking highways – but supporting
police. Officers put their lives on the line every
day. Every 58 hours we have an officer killed
on duty, might be a car accident, might not be a
shooting, every 58 hours.”
On the Lighter Side
Polish Immigrant
Sheriff John Rutherford announced that JSO
sent members of its organization to participate
in the memorial services in New York and Tarpon Springs, Florida. He said, “I am honored
that the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office participated
in these memorial services as a tribute to these
fallen officers. These tragic killings are indicative of the danger law enforcement officers all
across this nation face every day. The families,
colleagues, and friends of these fallen officers,
along with the communities they served so honorably, remain in our prayers.”
Are you in a domestic violence situation?
Do you really want to be free and safe?
One day, an immigrant
from Poland entered a New
York City police precinct to
report that his American wife
was planning to kill him. The
police officer on duty was intrigued by this, and he asked,
“How sure are ya that she’s
gonna kill ya? Did she threaten to kill ya?”
“No,” replied the nervous
immigrant.
“Did ya hear her tell someone else that she’s gonna kill
ya?”
“No.”
“Did someone tell ya that
your wife is gonna kill ya?”
“No.”
“Then why in the world did
ya think she’s gonna kill ya?”
asked the exasperated police
officer.
“Because I found a bottle
on dresser and I think she’s
gonna poison me!” He handed
the suspect bottle to the police officer who took one look
at the label on the bottle and
started to laugh out loud.
The immigrant became indignant and said, “What’s
so funny? Can’t you see the
label on bottle says ‘Polish
Remover’?”
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UNSOLVED MURDERS
$200,000
REWARD
Name: John Patrick
Rowan
Info: Rowan, 34, left
his Ft. Caroline home
before sunrise Feb. 23,
2001, and has not been
seen since. His SUV
was found a month
later near the Orlando
airport. His case has
been ruled an unsolved
homicide.
Notify: JSO Cold
Case at 630-1157
Name: Mary
Elizabeth
Petersen
Info: This
34-year-old
mother of two
was strangled
during the night
and found by her
little children on
May 28, 2002.
Notify:
JSO Homicide at
630-1157.
$1,000
REWARD
Name: Paul W.
Seidenstricker
Info: This 44-year-old
beloved husband and
father was murdered
on E. 17th and Hubbard St. on Feb. 21,
1994, by multiple stab
wounds.
Notify: JSO at
630-0500
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JANUARY 2015
The Justice Coalition’s Victims’ Advocate • 9
WE N EE D Y O U R HE L P
Your help is needed in the following cases. If you have any information,
no matter how insignificant, please notify the authorities.
UNSOLVED MURDERS
We regret that because of insufficient space to include all unsolved murder cases on this page, effective April 2013, we will rotate all
pictures, featuring each victim every two months. We remain sorry for your loss and will continue to work to seek justice for all.
Name: Christopher Muncie
Info: This 37-year-old male was
shot by an unknown assailant
outside McB’s Lounge, 6211
St. Augustine Rd. on Mother’s
Day in 2005. He died on his 38th
birthday, June 16, 2006.
Notify: JSO Homicide at
630-2172 if you have information
about this case.
Name: Donald Jerido
Info: Found murdered in his
apartment at Golfair Blvd. on
October 18, 2000.
Notify: JSO at 630-0500
Name: Andre Johnson
Info: Andre was found murdered on June 23, 2005. His
body was discovered in the
Ribault River near Lem Turner
Rd.
Notify: JSO at 630-2172 with
information about this case.
Name: Jermain Jones
Info: Jermain was visiting a recently deceased family member
at the Edgewood Cemetery on
Sept. 12, 2005, when he was
murdered by an unknown assailant.
Notify: JSO at 630-2172 with
information about this case.
Name: Isaac Frank Lambe
Info: On July 4, 2005, Issac
“Buddy” Lambe was killed by a
motor vehicle in the 9400 block
of Gibson Ave. near Rogers Ave.
The vehicle left the scene after
hitting the victim.
Notify: JSO at 630-2178
$5,000
REWARD
REWARD
Name: Shawn Patrick Newman
Info: On Nov. 9, 2007, unknown
assailants shot this 35-year-old
male through the door of his
apartment at 4743 Radcliff Ct.
Before losing consciousness, he
stated, “They came in and shot
me.” He died later at Shands
Hospital.
Notify: JSO Homicide at
630-2172 if you have information
about this case.
Name: Moussa Set
Info: He was found dead
on May 6, 2003, inside the
Amoco on Beach Blvd. and
Art Museum Dr., lying on
the floor and the bulletproof
booth was open.
Notify: JSO Homicide at
630-2172.
Name: Bilaal Kwame Shaw
Info: Bilaal “Blair” Shaw, 19,
murdered while waiting to catch
a city bus on Jan. 8, 2009 at 5:00
a.m. CrimeStoppers reports only
one tip has been received since
the young man’s death.
Notify: JSO at 630-0500 or
CrimeStoppers at 866-845-TIPS
Name: Jeffrey Edwin Sheppard
Info: This man was murdered
and his body found in the Riverside area on August 18, 2008.
Notify: JSO Homicide at
630-2172.
Name: Merkel Hosea Smalls
Info: This man was found deceased on June 23, 2005, in the
11000 block of Thein Street.
Notify: JSO Homicide at
630-2172.
Name: Michael Lamar Perry
Info: On Aug. 7, 2008, he was
gunned down at 13th and Moncrief by an unidentified black
male riding a green beach cruiser
bicycle.
Notify: JSO Homicide at
630-2172 if you have information
about this case.
Name: Terrance Dwayne Snead
Info: On Dec. 14, 2003, at 7:30
pm, the victim was found shot
at 1944 Berkley St. in Jacksonville where he lived with his
grandmother.
Notify: JSO Homicide at
630-2172.
Name: John Ragin, Jr.
Info: He and Eric Stubbs were
found murdered on June 29,
2011, at 5443 Bristol Bay Lane
N on Jacksonville’s Westside.
Notify: JSO Homicide at
630-2172 or CrimeStoppers at
866-845-TIPS.
Name: Darrell Lamar Stringfield
Info: Shot by unknown assailant
on October 22, 2008, in the parking lot of Grand Oaks Apts. on
Justina Road. He died on March
6, 2009. The suspect is a black
male, 20s, 6’2”, 225lbs.
Notify: JSO Homicide at
630-2172.
Name: Crandall “Jack” Reed
Info: On Nov. 16, 2007, this
51-year-old man was driving
his cab when a white car pulled
alongside him, robbed him and
shot him twice. JSO found him
on Edgewood trying to get
help. He died an hour later.
Notify: JSO Homicide at
630-2172 or CrimeStoppers at
866-845-TIPS.
Name: Eric Stubbs
Info: He and John Ragin,
Jr., were found murdered on
June 29, 2011, at 5443 Bristol
Bay Lane N on Jacksonville’s
Westside.
Notify: JSO Homicide at
630-2172 or CrimeStoppers at
866-845-TIPS.
$10,000
REWARD
Name: Lance Van Dominguez
Morene
Info: This 23-year-old was killed
November 9, 2012, in the 3200
block of Rayford Street.
Notify: JSO Homicide at
630-2172.
$11,000
REWARD
Name: Hakeem Muhammad
Info: This 17-year-old male was
found deceased from a gunshot
wound on July 26, 2006, inside
room 119 at the Budget Inn,
6545 Ramona Blvd.
Notify: JSO Homicide at
630-2172 if you have information
about this case.
Name: Samuel A. Scott
Info: This 34-year old was found
shot in his vehicle on January 14,
1995, on I-95 South. His vehicle
crashed into a wall south of
Ashley Street.
Notify: JSO Homicide at
630-2172.
Name: Julius Parrish
Info: He was watching his dog in
the yard on June 30, 2012. A car
slowly approached and someone
began shooting. Another victim
was also shot, but survived.
Notify: JSO Homicide at
630-2172.
Name: Tina Marie McQuaig
Info: Tina was found murdered at
Cecil Field December 26, 2002.
DNA positively identified the
remains March 2003.
Notify: JSO at 630-0500
$16,000
REWARD
Name: Sulaiman Allah
Muhammad
Info: This 28-year-old male was
found shot while sitting inside his
vehicle on January 9, 2011. He
was parked at 6650 103rd Street.
Notify: JSO Homicide at
630-2172.
Name: Dustin Padley
Info: On Jan. 9, 2006, this
23-year-old male was crossing
two lanes of Hwy 1 Southbound
in St. Augustine Beach, when he
was struck by a white ’88 or ’89
LTD, thrown approx. 120 feet
and killed.
Notify: FHP at 904-695-4115,
ext. 535.
Name: Terry Lamar Maslin
Info: Terry was found murdered
on Oct. 16, 2002, at 11501 Harts
Road, the Hartswood Apartments.
Notify: JSO Homicide at
630-2172 if you have information
about this case.
Name: Donna Mills
Info: This young woman was
murdered by a drive-by shooter
on Dec. 15, 2007, as she slept in
her apartment on Confederate
Point Road.
Notify: JSO Homicide at
630-2172 if you have information
about this case.
$1,000
Name: Hiep Nguyen
Info: This young man was found
murdered on the floor of his business, Boba Coffee Shop, June
23, 2004.
Notify: JSO Homicide at
630-2172 if you have information
about this case.
Name: Christopher LaShawn
Lester
Info: On Jan. 31, 2009, JSO
responded to 3160 Dignan Street,
where they found Christopher’s
body. Foul play is suspected.
Notify: JSO Homicide at
630-2172 if you have information
about this case.
Name: George Renard
Santa’Cruz
Info: He was found murdered
on Aug. 5, 2005, at 284
Lamson Street.
Notify: JSO Homicide at
630-2172.
10 • The Justice Coalition’s Victims’ Advocate
Name: Ansel Albert Thompson
Info: He was murdered on May
16, 1990, at 1973 Ribault Scenic
Drive. The suspect left the scene
in the victim’s red Nissan Pathfinder.
Notify: JSO Homicide at
630-2172.
Name: Jason Tyler Pelishek
Info: He was found in a parking lot of a law office on Liberty Street on July 23, 2012.
Notify: Call 630-2626 or First
Coast CrimeStoppers at
866-845-TIPS.
$10,000
Name: Tammie Lee Tschappatt
Info: On May 23, 2008, Tammie
was shot as she walked on the
street in the vicinity of Shenandoah and Lacoma Dr. She was
rushed to Shands where she
died several days later.
Notify: JSO Homicide at
630-2172.
Name: Michele Tyler-Hart
Info: This 21-year-old was
murdered on August 9, 1995,
near Borden Cemetery off Plant
Lane and Old Middleburg Rd.
(near I-295) on the Westside.
Notify: JSO Homicide at
630-2172.
Name: Damien A. Wallace
Info: He was found deceased in
the front seat of a car at 1261 N.
Broad Street on April 27, 2010.
Notify: JSO Homicide at
630-2172.
Name: James Alfred Waters
Info: On Jan. 19, 2009, this
32-year-old man was killed
while sitting in his car at the
Cleveland Arms Apts. Numerous witnesses deny knowing
anything about the murder.
Notify: JSO Homicide at
630-2172.
Name: Otis West
Info: On Sept. 14, 2002, this
29-year-old man was shot in the
back as he walked away from an
argument with friends to return
to his home. The shooting occurred at 1248 W. Duval Street.
Notify: JSO Homicide at
630-2172.
Name: Stephen Wiggins
Info: On Oct. 7, 2008, 56 year
old Stephen was found bleeding
and unresponsive on the roadside in the area of 5100 Colonial
Ave. He was pronounced dead
at the scene
Notify: JSO Homicide at
630-2172.
Name: Cedric Deon Williams
Info: This 15-year-old was killed
at 344 Phelps Street on Sept. 23,
2005.
Notify: JSO Homicide at
630-2172.
Name: Kawan Lamar Williams
Info: In July 13, 2003, Kawan
was shot, apparently during a
robbery, at 8711 Newton Road
in the Southwind Villa Apts.
Notify: JSO Homicide at
630-2172.
REWARD
Name: Edin Tabora
Info: Murdered on October 31,
2008, in front of his home at
Leigh Meadows Apartments on
Sunbeam Road.
Notify: JSO Homicide at
630-2172.
Name: Ryan Bernard Williams
Info: This 23-year-old was
shot and killed April 1, 2010,
by unknown assailants after
being pinned in his car by other
vehicles at Kings Road and
Division Street.
Notify: JSO Homicide at
630-2172.
JANUARY 2015
M i ss i n g P ersons
Your help is needed in the following cases. If you have any information, no matter how insignificant, please notify the authorities.
Bryan Lamar
Allen
Yvonne
Belcher
Bryan Andrew
Hayes
Sheena Dayle
Johnson
Last seen May 31, Age 25 (at the time)
2012, at 21st and 5’ 1”, 100 lbs, Blue
Moncrief.
eyes, Blonde hair
If you have inforMissing since
mation about him, December 22, 2000
please call Det.
Notify Green
Richardson at JSO Cove Springs PD
Missing Persons
at (904) 529-2220
Unit –
(904) 630-2627
Age 12 (at the time)
Age 26
5’ 6”, 125 lbs,
5’ 4”, 95 lbs, Black
Green eyes,
eyes, Brown hair
Red hair
Missing since
Missing since
September 11,
February 10, 2005
2006
Reward $10,000
Haleigh
Cummings
Age 5
3’, 39 lbs, Brown
eyes, Blonde hair
Missing since
Feb. 10, 2009
Reward $35,000
Notify
CrimeStoppers at
1-888-277-TIPS
Geanna M.
Jones
Age 36 (at the time)
5’ 9”, 165 lbs,
Brown eyes,
Brown hair
Missing since
November 2000
Michael Austin Rosemary Day
Age 27 (at the time)
Davis
Age 25
5’ 8”, 160-180 lbs,
Blue eyes,
Brown hair
Missing since
June 26, 2007
5’ 4”, 150 lbs,
Brown eyes,
Brown hair
Missing since
May 25, 2011
Jackie
Markham
Rodney
McIntyre
Age 51 (at the time)
5’ 6”, 150 lbs,
Brown eyes,
Blondish
Brown hair
Missing since
December 14, 2000
Reward $20,000
Notify Nassau
County SO
(904) 225-0331
Age 22 (at the time)
5’ 6”, 170 lbs,
Brown eyes,
Black hair
Missing since
July 2, 2004
Mark Anthony Windy Gail Fox Sandra Gann
Age 43
Age 49 (at the time)
Degner
Age 12 (at the time)
5’, 135 lbs, Hazel
eyes, Dark
blonde hair
Missing since
Feb. 10, 2005
Reward $10,000
Blonde hair,
Blue eyes
Missing since
August 6, 2006
5’ 8”, 137 lbs,
Blue eyes,
Brown hair
Missing since
January 5, 2004
Notify Bradford
County SO
(904) 966-2276
Shirlene
“Donetta”
Roberts
Joshua Bryan
Smith
Tammy Willis
Age 23
Brown eyes,
Black hair
Missing since
September 11,
2009
Age 23 (at the time)
5’ 10”, 145 lbs,
Brown eyes,
Black hair
Missing since
November 4, 2000
Notify St. Johns
County SO
(904) 824-8304
Age 47
5’ 7”, 115 lbs,
Brown eyes
Missing since
August 12, 2012
Last seen on
Normandy Blvd.
Mark Thomas
Gibson
Age 51
5’ 7”, 130 lbs,
Brown eyes,
Brown hair
Missing since
March 12, 2008
James Tracy
Wilson
Missing 1/3/2013
Age 56
6’, 200 lbs,
Blue Eyes
Driving a blue/gray
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• Remembering
Slain Officer
TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Attorney General Pam Bondi issued a statement regarding the
loss of Tarpon Springs Police
Officer Charles Kondek who
was shot and killed in the line
of duty Sunday morning. “We
are deeply saddened by the
loss of this brave police officer who sacrificed his life to
protect his community. Our
thoughts and prayers go out
to Officer Charles Kondek’s
family and the members of the
Tarpon Springs Police Department during this difficult time
of mourning.”
• Sex Trafficker
Sentenced to 30
Years in Prison
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. - Attorney General Pam Bondi’s Office
of Statewide Prosecution secured a 30-year prison sentence
for sex trafficker Peter Demond
Kitt [Dec. 12] during a sentencing hearing in Pinellas County.
Kitt was found guilty of racketeering and conspiracy to commit racketeering in October for
operating a sex trafficking ring
in the Clearwater area over the
course of 13 years.
“Sex trafficking is an abhorrent crime, and I applaud my
Office of Statewide Prosecution
for its work to make Florida a
zero-tolerance state for human
trafficking,” said Attorney General Pam Bondi. Several of the women victimized in Kitt’s sex trafficking ring
testified today in the sentencing
hearing. They told the jury Kitt
used drugs, as well as physical
and sexual abuse, to keep them
from leaving. The crimes took
place from 2000 through Kitt’s
arrest in 2013.
The Attorney General’s Office of Statewide Prosecution,
Clearwater Police Department,
Department of Homeland Security, Florida Department of
Law Enforcement, State Attorney Bernie McCabe, Tampa Police Department, Hillsborough
County Sheriff’s Office, Largo
Police Department, Pinellas
Park Police Department, and St.
Petersburg Police Department
assisted in the arrest of Kitt and
the investigation of the sex trafficking ring. For more information on Attorney General Bondi’s efforts to
make Florida zero-tolerance for
human trafficking, visit MyFloridaLegal.com. same-sex marriage case.
When the United States District Court for the Northern
District of Florida ordered the
Washington County Clerk of
Court to issue a marriage license
to a same-sex couple, it temporarily stayed the order.That stay
is now set to expire at the end
of the day on Jan. 5, 2015. The
recent decision denying a longer stay has created statewide
confusion about the effect of the
injunction, which is directed to
only one of Florida’s sixty-seven
clerks of court. In a continuation of the effort to maintain uniformity
and order throughout Florida
until final resolution of the numerous challenges to the voter-approved
constitutional
amendment on marriage, the
Attorney General’s Office filed
with the United States Supreme
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• Be on the lookout for
debt collection scams. Attorney General Pam Bondi
says the number one complaint
in the Citizen Services Division
is about scammers pretending
to be collecting debt. The phone
number appears to be from a
legitimate governmental entity,
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Wanted
by the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office
Anyone with any information concerning these individuals, please call JSO at 904-630-0500
An active warrant existed on every person shown on this page at the time the Justice Coalition received the information
from the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office on December 15, 2014, about two weeks before the Victims’ Advocate went to press.
belinda marie
best
justin wayne
bowen
ryan james
chandler
dante deshay
clark
VA# 5958
White female, 5’ 0”, 115 lbs.
DOB: 1/24/94
Violation: VOP-Possession
controlled substance
VA# 5959
White male, 5’ 4”, 150 lbs.
DOB: 3/2/83
Violation: Aggravated battery,
loitering and prowling
VA# 5960
White male, 5’ 5”, 136 lbs.
DOB: 9/17/88
Violation: Burglary
VA# 5961
Black male, 6’ 0”, 150 lbs.
DOB: 6/26/88
Violation: Possession of cocaine
ashley nicole
cobb
shavion dar’yee
counts
richard eugene
davey
VA# 5962
White female, 5’ 2”, 125 lbs.
DOB: 6/28/87
Violation: Sale/delivery of
cocaine x3
jennifer lynne
cordova
VA# 5963
White female, 5’ 7”, 175 lbs.
DOB: 8/24/83
Violation: Child neglect-VOP x2
VA# 5964
Black female, 5’ 3”, 200 lbs.
DOB: 3/8/91
Violation: Child abuse
VA# 5965
White male, 5’ 8”, 208 lbs.
DOB: 5/11/81
Violation: Writ of bodily
attachment
mario l.
david
john levon
dawsey
wilfredo i.
floran
ricardo depadra
galloway
VA# 5967
Black male, 5’ 3”, 248 lbs.
DOB: 7/3/84
Violation: False ID; Dealing in
stolen property
VA# 5968
Hispanic male, 6’ 0”, 180 lbs.
DOB: 12/29/76
Violation: Insurance fraud x2;
intentional MVA
VA# 5969
Black male, 6’ 1”, 200 lbs.
DOB: 2/3/81
Violation: Attempted murder;
PFCF; attempted armed robbery
clarence
anthony
garmon
shawn
christopher
green
sabrina bryant
harrell
nathaniel malic
harrison
VA# 5971
Black male, 5’ 11”, 175 lbs.
DOB: 11/11/76
Violation: PT, uttering
VA# 5972
White female, 5’ 5”, 220 lbs.
DOB: 5/26/86
Violation: VOP-False verification,
DSP
VA# 5973
Black male, 6’ 6”, 188 lbs.
DOB: 6/23/84
Violation: Child abuse
michael kevin
hollis
rashiem rashad
jackson
rashamel d.
johnson
maurice
lamont jones
VA# 5966
Black male, 5’ 4”, 165 lbs.
DOB: 2/1/88
Violation: Burglary
VA# 5970
Black male, 6’ 0”, 170 lbs.
DOB: 4/19/83
Violation: Obtain goods > $150
VA# 5974
Black male, 6’ 0”, 200 lbs.
DOB: 4/10/87
Violation: Aggravated battery
on pregnant female
VA# 5975
Black male, 5’ 8”, 165 lbs.
DOB: 11/8/89
Violation: Schemes to defraud
joseph cecil
jordan
grant thaddeus
leuthold
VA# 5978
Black male, 6’ 3”, 179 lbs.
DOB: 3/24/72
Violation: Unnatural and
lascivious act
cornelius
lamont mann
VA# 5982
Black male, 5’ 7”, 165 lbs.
DOB: 5/6/81
Violation: Robbery
DW – Deadly weapon
FA – Firearm
FCF - Firearm by a Convicted Felon
FEL - Felony
FTA - Failed to Appear
GT – Grand Theft
HO – Habitual Offender
LEO – Law Enforcement Officer
amy elaine
luster
VA# 5977
Black male, 5’ 7”, 135 lbs.
DOB: 1/28/91
Violation: Aggravated assault;
battery
timothy lynn
lyons
VA# 5979
White male, 6’ 0”, 190 lbs.
DOB: 3/24/89
Violation: DSP, False ID
VA# 5980
White female, 5’ 8”, 150 lbs.
DOB: 4/1/74
Violation: Writ of AttachmentChild Support
VA# 5981
White male, 5’ 9”, 160 lbs.
DOB: 7/20/61
Violation: Aggravated assault
w/ deadly weapon
marcus jerimi
mobley
durham lee
parker III
elijah peters,
jr.
VA# 5983
Black male, 6’ 4”, 215 lbs.
DOB: 9/7/84
Violation: Burglary, attempt to
elude LEO
VA# 5984
White male, 5’ 8”, 170 lbs.
DOB: 6/9/63
Violation: Sexual battery on child;
lewd/lasc on child under 12 x2
VA# 5985
Black male, 6’ 3”, 195 lbs.
DOB: 2/14/73
Violation: Sale/delivery cocaine;
F2 x4
james calvin
thomas
parris devon
rico young
WANTED POSTERS TERMINOLOGY KEY
AFDC - Aid for Dependent Children
Batt. – Battery
CW – Concealed Weapon
Cont. Subs. – Controlled Substance
D/L S/R – Driver’s License Suspended or Revoked
Dom. agg. assault - domestic aggravated
assault
DSP – Dealing Stolen Property
VA# 5976
Black male, 5’ 10”, 130 lbs.
DOB: 9/18/87
Violation: Kidnapping;
Aggravated battery/assault,
PFCF
PCS - Possession of Controlled Substance
PT - Petit Theft
Traff. MDMA - Ecstasy Trafficking
Uttering - Forgery
VOP - Violation of Probation
WC – Worthless Check
Man. del. cocaine - Manufacturing and
Delivering Cocaine
VA# 5986
Black male, 5’ 11”, 185 lbs.
DOB: 6/4/72
Violation: Aggravated battery;
PFCF
VA# 5987
Black male, 5’ 10”, 160 lbs.
DOB: 6/11/88
Violation: PFCF; possession w/
intent to sell cannabis, cocaine
JSO Needs Your Help
D
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Wanted Sexual Predator: James Ervin McGee
White male, 37 years old, 5’8”, 135 pounds
The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office is currently searching for James
Ervin McGee. He has an active warrant for Sexual Predator - Failure
to Register with a $100,000 bond.
Anyone who knows the whereabouts of this wanted Sexual Predator is asked to contact the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office at 904-630-0500
or email us at JSOCrimeTips@jaxsheriff.org<mailto:JSOCrimeTips@
jaxsheriff.org>. To remain anonymous and receive a possible reward up to $3,000 contact Crime Stoppers at 1-866-845-TIPS.
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We Need
Your Help
This feature made possible
NASSAU COUNTY’S
MOST WANTED
Sheriff Bill Leeper and the Nassau County Sheriff’s Office endorse the efforts of
the Justice Coalition to capture wanted criminals. We rely greatly on the public’s
participation in locating wanted persons and deeply appreciate their efforts.
dereje mulugeta mekonnen
Race: Black Sex: Male
DOB: 11/30/79 Ht.: 6’ 0” Weight: 200
Violation: Petit theft (4 counts)
(904) 783-6466 • 5560 Normandy Blvd., Jacksonville FL 32205
jacob miller
Each of us has a responsibility to help make our community safe, and aiding in the apprehension of
those among us who choose to scoff at the law goes a long way in fulfilling that obligation.
The citizens of Jacksonville thank all who have participated.
brandi lynn hall
VA#: Clay County
Featured: December, 2014
Arrested: December, 2014
Violation: VOP-Burglary, grand theft,
credit card fraud
kevin joshua jackson
VA#: Clay County
Featured: December, 2014
Arrested: December, 2014
Violation: VOP-Armed burglary
khalil rashawn
johnson
VA#: Clay
Featured: December, 2014
Arrested: December, 2014
Violation: Sale/delivery cannabis within
1000’ of school
david virgil moody
VA#: clay
Featured: December, 2014
Arrested: December, 2014
Violation: Burglary, grand theft, DSP, false ID
Race: White Sex: Male
DOB: 8/2/94 Ht.: 5’ 6” Weight: 145
Violation: Aggravated battery
The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office is asking for the
community’s assistance in
locating an auto burglary
suspect that struck on the
Northside of Jacksonville.
On Thursday, December
18, 2014, the victim reported a burglary to his vehicle
in the 8900 block of Merseyside Avenue. Investigation
revealed an unknown individual entered the victim’s
unsecured vehicle and took
some personal property.
The suspect was last seen
wearing an Under Armor
“hoodie” and a beanie hat
labeled “New York.”
Anyone who has any
information regarding the
identity of the pictured suspect is asked to contact the
Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office
at 904-630-0500 or email
information to JSOCrimeTips@jaxsheriff.org. To
remain anonymous and
receive a possible reward
up to $3,000 contact Crime
Stoppers at 1-866-845-TIPS.
xaviar walker
Race: Black Sex: Male
DOB: 8/25/72 Ht.: 5’ 11” Weight: 300
Violation: Uttering forged bill
dangelo simms
Race: Black Sex: Male
DOB: 6/30/84 Ht.: 5’ 7” Weight: 250
Violation: Sale of cocaine
jacara johnson
Race: Black Sex: Female
DOB: 12/19/90 Ht.: 4’ 11” Weight: 100
Violation: Worthless checks
bennett roberts
Race: Black Sex: Male
DOB: 6/5/90 Ht.: 5’ 8” Weight: 165
Violation: Aggravated battery
robert benjamin
hudson III
Race: Black Sex: Male
DOB: 12/19/73 Ht.: 6’ 0” Weight: 180
Violation: Grand theft
cheryl dunnell
Race: Black Sex: Female
DOB: 10/27/65 Ht.: 5’ 6” Weight: 195
Violation: Grand theft
Call the NCSO at 1-855-725-2632 today!
carlos jones, jr.
VA#: Bradford County
Featured: December, 2014
Arrested: December, 2014
Violation: Felony VOP
Demetrius martin
VA#: Bradford County
Featured: December, 2014
Arrested: December, 2014
Violation: Burglary w/ assault or battery;
robbery w/weapon
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johnnie lee hollings
VA#: Baker County
Featured: November, 2014
Arrested: December, 2014
Violation: Burglary
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CLAY COUNTY’S
ST. JOHNS COUNTY’S
Sheriff Rick Beseler and the Clay County Sheriff’s Office endorse the efforts of
the Justice Coalition to capture wanted criminals. We rely greatly on the public’s
participation in locating wanted persons and deeply appreciate their efforts.
Sheriff David Shoar and the St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office endorse the efforts of
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MOST WANTED MOST WANTED
rosa beatrice anderson
Race: White Sex: Female
DOB: 4/2/74 Ht.: 5’ 10” Weight: 185
Violation: VOP-Grand theft/burglary x3
tomas carrillo jr
Race: White Sex: Male
DOB: 1/3/67 Ht.: 5’ 4” Weight: 165
Violation: VOP-Felony domestic battery by strangulation
nicole lee branson
Race: White Sex: Female
DOB: 1/27/89 Ht.: 5’ 6” Weight: 155
Violation: VOP-Unlawful possession listed chemical
and mdma
willie franklin
burton, jr.
Race: Black Sex: Male
DOB: 12/12/73 Ht.: 6’ 0” Weight: 160
Violation: Felony battery
michael Angelo
Caceres
shavia lontrice hatcher
Race: Black Sex: Female
DOB: 5/16/94 Ht.: 5’ 3” Weight: 145
Violation: VOP-Defraud financial institution/grand theft
clint eugene johnson
Race: White Sex: Male
DOB: 10/2/79 Ht.: 5’ 3” Weight: 145
Violation: VOP-Defraud financial institution/grand theft
ozell mcnabb jr
Race: Black Sex: Male
DOB: 8/9/93 Ht.: 5’ 10” Weight: 205
Violation: VOP-Conspiracy to commit robbery
Race: Hispanic Sex: Male
DOB: 12/12/90 Ht.: 5’ 9” Weight: 166
Violation: VOP-Resisting LEO w/violence
geoffrey scott carter
Race: White Sex: Male
DOB: 6/27/79 Ht.: 5’ 9” Weight: 179
Violation: VOP-Possession/manufacture meth
tiffany sharrell
jackson
Race: Black Sex: Female
DOB: 12/16/86 Ht.: 5’ 8” Weight: 250
Violation: Grand theft
joann loraine
randall
Race: Black Sex: Female
DOB: 9/6/78 Ht.: 5’ 9” Weight: 185
Violation: VOP-Uttering forged bills
christy jo mendler
Race: White Sex: Female
DOB: 10/3/77 Ht.: 5’ 6” Weight: 105
Violation: VOP-Drug offender probation - DSP, False ID
Call the SJSO at (904) 824-8304 today!
BRADFORD COUNTY’S
joshua joseph riley noto
Race: White Sex: Male
DOB: 2/22/89 Ht.: 5’ 11” Weight: 180
Violation: VOP-Child abuse
Call the CCSO at (904) 213-6031 today!
BAKER COUNTY’S
MOST WANTED
Sheriff Joey Dobson and the Baker County Sheriff’s Office endorse the efforts of
the Justice Coalition to capture wanted criminals. We rely greatly on the public’s
participation in locating wanted persons and deeply appreciate their efforts.
adrian rogers
Race: Black Sex: Male
DOB: 5/16/87 Ht.: 5’ 10” Weight: 160
Violation: Possession/sale of cocaine
MOST WANTED
Sheriff Gordon Smith and the Bradford County Sheriff’s Office endorse the efforts
of the Justice Coalition to capture wanted criminals. We rely greatly on the public’s
participation in locating wanted persons and deeply appreciate their efforts.
justin prescott
Race: White Sex: Male
DOB: 11/16/84 Ht.: 5’ 11” Weight: 155
Violation: Possession of cocaine w/intent to sell; sale of
cocaine within 1000 feet of place of worship
bruce donley
Race: Black Sex: Male
DOB: 1/17/93 Ht.: 5’ 10” Weight: 193
Violation: Lewd/lascivious acts w/minor
leslie myers
Race: White Sex: Female
DOB: 11/17/89 Ht.: 5’ 0” Weight: 200
Violation: Adult in home fails to report child abuse w/in home
Jeffrey H. Tomack, MHSA, NHA
Administrator
730 COLLEGE STREET
730 COLLEGE STREET
JACKSONVILLE,
FL 32204
JACKSONVILLE,
FL 32204
TEL: (904) 358-6711
TEL: (904) 358-6711
FAX:
(904) 358-6499
FAX: (904) 358-6499
jtomack@parkridgenursingcenter.com
P.O.P.S.
The Justice Coalition
appreciates the
support of its
Positively Outrageous
Partners
ACS Security Systems
Lou Webber Tires
Miller Electric
Buck Autrey
WW Gay Mechanical
Contractors, Inc.
WHERE YOU
CAN FIND THE
City Hall
City Hall Annex
Duval County Courthouse
Jacksonville
Public Libraries
Police Memorial Building
Sonny’s Real Pit
Bar-B-Q
Office Depot
The Jacksonville Landing
Most Major
Downtown Buildings
Jenkins Quality Barbeque
(all locations)
Jacksonville Area:
jeremy rhoden
Race: White Sex: Male
DOB: 8/19/84 Ht.: 5’ 6” Weight: 155
Violation: Possession/sale of marijuana
telv coleman
Race: Black Sex: Male
DOB: 3/6/89 Ht.: 5’ 4” Weight: 120
Violation: Possession/sale of cocaine
(select locations)
darla roberts
Race: White Sex: Female
DOB: 12/3/65 Ht.: 5’ 3” Weight: 115
Violation: Felony neglect of a child
Call the BCSO at (904) 966-2276 today!
Larry’s Giant Subs
Gate Food Posts
Firehouse Subs
Famous Amos
Restaurants
McDonald’s Restaurants
Wal-Mart
Green Cove Springs:
(select locations)
shawn thomas, jr.
Race: Black Sex: Male
DOB: 7/12/94 Ht.: 5’ 8” Weight: 165
Violation: Larceny
Call the BCSO at (904) 259-2231 today!
JANUARY 2015
If you are a victim of domestic abuse,
there IS help for you. Call this 24-hour
hotline to receive help day or night:
1-800-500-1119
Green Cove City Hall
Harvey’s Grocery
Clay Co. Sheriff’s Office
Clay County Admin Bldg.
And
Middleburg:
McDonald’s
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Special Thanks
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
Bailey Publishing
Contemporary Business Services
Fraternal Order of Police
GovDeals, Inc.
Publication Distribution Services
The McCormick Agency, Inc.
Shirley Shaw
Lou Webber
Websessions, Larry Cohen
W.W. Gay Mechanical Contractor, Inc.
CONTRIBUTORS
Diana G. Boone
Builders FirstSource
Charles and Kathy Cold
Elkins Constructors
Family Support Services
Fraternal Order of Police
Bishop Lorenzo Hall
Michael Hensel
Mike Williams for Sheriff
Tom Murta
Nassau County Sheriff’s Office
Park Avenue Florist
Lynn S. Polley
Sharon L. Price
Liza Raulerson
Wal-Mart Marketplace
(Wilson Blvd)
Fully Stocked Trucks In Your Area Now!
State Cert. No. CFC025597
Larry Ward
Wes White
Duane and Joy Williams
VOLUNTEERS
NEWSPAPER DELIVERY
Amos Bankhead
David Brown
Bob and Trish Edwards
Beverly McClain, FOSCI
Pete and Cindy Miller
Spencer Myers
H. G. Peterson
Derrick Rogers
Paul Russell
OFFICE VOLUNTEERS
Amos Bankhead
Crystal Cooper
Fran Futrill
HEARTS AND HANDS
MINISTRY
Pastor Steve Dobbs, Paxon
Revival Center
Paxon Christian Bookstore
Rev. Deryle Adkison
Rev. Amos Bankhead
Rev. Larry McGinley
Rev. Ronnie Williams
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A very special thanks to everyone who contributed so much to see
that many victims’ families had a wonderful Christmas.
Chrome Divas (Orange Park chapter) – adopted children of two men
killed in 2014, each leaving three children behind. They came in with
armloads of gifts for the children, generously fulfilling their wish lists
at this event held at Pastor Amos Bankhead’s Combined Gospel Fellowship Church. What a wonderful, warm and loving event!
American Legion Post 250 of Middleburg contributed a substantial, generous cash gift card to the families of Stuart Carson and Brandon Blansit. Thanks so much to the compassionate individuals of this
organization.
Another event held at the JC featured Santa Claus (Stan Wright) and
Mrs. Claus (Suzanne Hensel) who generously gave their time to ensure
other families had a blessed Christmas. Old Navy every year contributes clothing and gifts to families who experience tragedy from violent
crime, and 2014 was no exception. They, too, adopted a special family of a mother who was tragically murdered in December, purchasing wish list items for excited youngsters who would not have enjoyed
much at Christmas otherwise. How can we thank this wonderful store
for their generous contributions?
Dexter Levin and Strayer University adopted yet another family
whose father, Stuart Carson, was murdered, leaving behind his wife
and three children. This family was overwhelmed by the gifts provided
by this caring group of people.
May Martinez donated gifts to the family of Brian and Jerry Clemons who were murdered in 2008 and 2009, respectively. May knows the grief of tragically losing a
loved one (Her daughter,
Colleen Slemmer, was
murdered in 1995) and
wanted to ensure this
family was remembered
at Christmas.
Our heartfelt thanks
to all of you. God bless
you.
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