FUGITIVES CAPTURED MISSING PERSONS FOUND 2663 179 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 AVAILABLE ONLINE 24/7 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 The views, opinions, and positions expressed 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 The Justice Coalition is a grass roots, non-profit (501(c)3), non-partisan organization that operates on contributions, proceeds from fundraising events and newspaper advertisements, etc. Please help us continue our advocacy for innocent victims of violent crime in NE Florida. Visit our website at www.justicecoalition.org, or call (904)783-6312 to see how you can be a part of this vital service. 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 Faith Corner The Faith Community holds the key to true restorative justice for all mankind. Many churches and businesses support this concept. The Justice Coalition wishes to thank the following for their support: Tillman Building Services Inc. Terry Tillman II President 904.845.8280 office: 904.527.1362 fax: 904.527.1463 Also Commercial & Residential Repairs A.J. JOHNS INC. Complete site development services: • • • • • • Roofing Division tebo@tillmanroofing.com Fl. Cert. Roofing Contractor CCC1327969 Fl. Cert. General Contractor CGC1512791 www.tillmanroofing.com short message from JC Board of Directors Chairman Roger Delaney, proposing a united effort to meet our financial needs: 500 people who will pledge at least $25 a month. The secret word is recovery. Your contributions, of course, are tax deductible and you will play a vital role in our services to help innocent victims of violent crime. ALSO – keep in mind that our 13th annual Together We Can Campaign Breakfast will be held February 19, 2015, at 7am in the First Baptist Church of Jacksonville’s dining hall. Please mark your calendars and plan to join hundreds of friends who believe that working together we can make a difference in our community. God bless all of you and Happy New Year! 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Gay Mechanical Contractors Employee Banquet Hall • 524 West Stockton Street Join us the second Tuesday of each month as we continue to lift up the City of Jacksonville to God in prayer. We believe when we meet together and pray we can make a difference. Come be part of that difference. “If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land.” — II Chronicles 7:14 “Make a chain, for the land is full of bloody crimes and the city is full of violence.” — Ezekiel 7:23 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 websessionshosting.com 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. The Justice Coalition’s Victims’Advocate A free newspaper supporting victims’ rights and published monthly by the Justice Coalition, Inc. The opinions of contributing writers are not necessarily those of the Justice Coalition’s Victims’ Advocate or the Justice Coalition. The Justice Coalition’s Victims’ Advocate welcomes both editorial and photographic submission, but they cannot be returned. Please allow six weeks for a response to submitted works. 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AREA Continued from page 1 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... Continued from page 1 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 Political advertisement approved by Jimmy Holderfield, Republican, for Sheriff Duval County, Jacksonville, FL 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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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: www.elkinsconstructors.com 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 NEEDS YOUR HELP to locate these children angela jennings Missing since 3/7/14 ryia carter Missing since 11/28/14 brandy vest Missing since 12/5/14 Have You Seen Them? If so, please call (904) 418-5813 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’?” Received from Big Mac Clean Joke Attack Mike supports vic.ms of violent crime. GET HELP TODAY! Contact your local shelter. All it takes is one phone call. Domestic Violence Shelters & Services Clay County Quigley House www.quigleyhouse.org Duval County Hubbard House www.hubbardhouse.org Nassau County Micah’s Place www.micahsplace.org St. Johns County Betty Griffin House www.bettygriffinhouse.org VOTE March 24th MikeWilliamsforSheriff.com P. 904.235.9863 Poli%cal Adver%sement paid for and approved by Mike Williams, Republican for Sheriff We understand that sometimes Bad Things Happen To Good People. Sexual Assault Counseling & Services Clay County Quigley House www.quigleyhouse.org Duval County The Women’s Center of Jacksonville www.womenscenterofjax.org Ready to bail you out anytime. 24 hours/7 days a week. 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 Downtown | 202 N. Washington Street, Jacksonville, FL 32202 Gateway Town Center | 7278 Lem Turner Road, Jacksonville, FL 32208 Westside | 5655 Timuquana Road Suite 4, Jacksonville, FL 32210 904.356.2253 www.MakeItHappenBail.com This section made possible by donations from friends and family. 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. 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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 • Dec. 15, 2014 - Attorney General’s Office filed application to stay preliminary injunctions pending appeal filed in the U.S. Supreme Court in consolidated “Wh en Florida Qual ity Topsoil Inc. 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Legitimate debt collectors will never ask for payment that way. They are not allowed to harass or abuse anyone, and they are required to identify themselves over the phone. If you believe you’ve been the victim of a scam, call 866-966-7226 with the number the scammers called you from. Ken Jefferson has partnered for years with the Justice Coalition in the fight against crime and the advocacy for victims. Serving Northeastern Florida Hours of Operation: Monday-Friday: 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday: 8 a.m. -12 p.m. www.floridatopsoil.com General Contractor & Utility Contractor State Cert. # CG CO58699 State Cert. # CU CO56868 (2 8 8 8) 329-BUTT 8927 Herlong rd. ~ Jax Mon.-Sat. 11AM-8PM Sun. 11AM-3PM Home of the Polka Dotted Pig! www.TreeMendousBBQ.com 12 • The Justice Coalition’s Victims’ Advocate Political Advertisement paid for and approved by Ken Jefferson, Democrat, For Sheriff. JANUARY 2015 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 E T S E 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. R R A JANUARY 2015 The Justice Coalition’s Victims’ Advocate • 13 BUSTED 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 Dedicated to the advancement of the law enforcement profession through education, communication and an informed program of legislation. johnnie lee hollings VA#: Baker County Featured: November, 2014 Arrested: December, 2014 Violation: Burglary FREE WASH with this coupon! Every day is MILITARY APPRECIATION DAY! Active/Retired MILITARY personnel receive $5 off! Only $4 for ULTIMATE WASH! 1004 Park Avenue ~ 2016 Jammes Rd 7668 103rd St. ~ 6730 103rd St. 9am-5pm daily Fraternal Order of Police Jacksonville Consolidated Lodge 5-30 5530 Beach Boulevard Jacksonville, Florida www.fop530.com (904) 398-7010 Nelson Amos, D. Cuba,President President Steve Valid until February 28, 2015 14 • The Justice Coalition’s Victims’ Advocate JANUARY 2015 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 the Justice Coalition to capture wanted criminals. We rely greatly on the public’s participation in locating wanted persons and deeply appreciate their efforts. 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 The Justice Coalition’s Victims’ Advocate • 15 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 RESIDENTIAL COMMERCIAL ♦ Expert Repairs & Repiping ♦ Shower Pan & Tile Work ♦ Water Heater Service & Installation ♦ Under Slab Leaks Repaired - Insurance Claims ♦ Sewer & Drain Service ♦ Certified Backflow Testing & Sales ♦ Complete Bath & Kitchen Remodeling ♦ New Construction Westside/Downtown Orange Park 384-5661 264-6495 Mandarin Southside/Arlington 268-0296 724-5205 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. RADIO DISPATCHED ~ 24 HR. EMERGENCY SERVICE FINANCING AVAILABLE (W.A.C.) 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