November 2006
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November 30, 2006
Fullwoods' custody hearing delayed
By HEATHER ALLEN heather.allen@heraldtribune.com SARASOTA -- Ellen-Beth Fullwood will have to wait a while longer to find out if she will regain custody of her four youngest children.... ... morePosted at 7:01 AM | Comments (2) | TrackBack (0)
November 29, 2006
On The Road Again
There have been several who have indicated interest in traveling to FSP at the next execution. If you are interested in carpooling or traveling in a group, call Roy at 866-909-1198 or email him at support@amandabrownfoundation.org. As you know, Roy... ... morePosted at 8:31 AM | Comments (1) | TrackBack (0)
ABF Golf Registration Slow
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"Hello, Nurse!"
Three nurses arrive at the pearly gates. St. Peter asks the first why he should admit her. She replies that she has been an emergency room nurse and has saved thousands and thousands of lives. "OK", he says, "Come on... ... morePosted at 5:55 AM | Comments (0) | TrackBack (0)
Fullwoods to learn their children's fate
Synopsis: Dale and Ellen-Beth Fullwood to appear in court today for their arraignment for custody of the four children, taken from them by the Department of Children and Families. The court is also hoping for a clarification as to... ... morePosted at 5:46 AM | Comments (0) | TrackBack (0)
November 28, 2006
2 SMRT 4U Campaign
The U.S. Postal Inspection Service and the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children have launched the 2 SMRT 4U campaign. Its goal is to encourage teens to practice safe, smart habits when posting information on social networking Web sites.... ... morePosted at 1:00 PM | Comments (0) | TrackBack (0)
November 27, 2006
Kits available to help with missing children
Child Photo ID and Fingerprint kits help parents or guardians assemble identification information needed to search for a missing child. To order a free kit, send a self-addressed, stamped envelope to the nonprofit Missing Children Awareness Foundation, 13094 95th St.... ... morePosted at 7:32 PM | Comments (0) | TrackBack (0)
November 26, 2006
Comments Invited
This ABF site was developed to tell the story of Amanda as well to keep an update on the cases involving exploited, abused and murdered children. As time passes we will continue to add sites of interest to our readers.... ... morePosted at 8:38 AM | Comments (0) | TrackBack (0)
Police Say Child Slaying Case Not Going Cold
By GINNY LaROE Sarasota Herald-Tribune Published: Nov 24, 2006 NORTH PORT - Detective Tom Stella wakes up each morning with one thought: Today's the day.... ... morePosted at 8:26 AM | Comments (3) | TrackBack (0)
November 25, 2006
8 Butterfly Statues Hit In 2nd Round Of Vandalism
Isn't is sad that there are those within our society that can't promote peace and goodwill but insist on destroying it? May they be caught, prosecuted and taken before a judge who will impose a fine and sentence that will... ... morePosted at 7:41 AM | Comments (2) | TrackBack (0)
November 23, 2006
The History of Thanksgiving
The first day of thanks in America was celebrated in Virginia at Cape Henry in 1607, but it was the Pilgrims’ three-day feast celebrated in early November of 1621, which we now popularly regard as the “First Thanksgiving.” The first... ... morePosted at 8:19 AM | Comments (0) | TrackBack (0)
November 22, 2006
Did Life Really Originate From THIS?
The tenets of many religious faiths hold that life sprung from clay. Science has now backed that up. Researchers from the Howard Hughes Medical Institute and Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston have shown that materials in clay were key to... ... morePosted at 8:45 AM | Comments (0) | TrackBack (0)
November 21, 2006
Moral Lesson
A mother was preparing pancakes for her sons,Kevin 5, and Ryan 3. The boys began to argue over who would get the first pancake. Their mother saw the opportunity for a moral lesson. "If Jesus were sitting here, He would... ... morePosted at 5:56 PM | Comments (0) | TrackBack (0)
November 19, 2006
Butterflies
As you may have noticed, the theme of butterflies surround Amanda. She loved butterflies and the color lavender. As a kid I loved butterflies and lightning bugs, chasing them around the yard but as I grow older, it seems that... ... morePosted at 10:40 AM | Comments (2) | TrackBack (0)
Golf Tournament Participation
Looking for Sponsor, Co-Sponsor and Donor's The Amanda Brown Foundation First Annual Golf Tournament is scheduled for February 4, 2007 at the beautiful Bay Palms Golf Complex at MacDill Air Force Base, Tampa. A Continental Breakfast during registration with a... ... morePosted at 8:27 AM | Comments (0) | TrackBack (0)
November 18, 2006
Execution Scheduled
Bush signs death warrant for 1979 Miami shooting Roy will be traveling to FSP on December 13, 2006 for the execution of Angel Diaz. His purpose is to represent the family of the murdered victim, Joseph Nagy, and let them... ... morePosted at 5:02 AM | Comments (1) | TrackBack (0)
Hooray For Turkey Day!
The Thanksgiving Holiday is rapidly approaching and it time to think of all for which we are thankful. I realized, after reading the blogs and stories within this website, that with all the negatives surrounding children there are many positives... ... morePosted at 4:44 AM | Comments (0) | TrackBack (0)
Mix Up Favorite Chocolate Bark KIDS IN THE KITCHEN
Kate Slate used to bake fudge and edible holiday wreaths with her mother as a little girl growing up in Port Washington on Long Island, 40 miles northeast of New York City.... ... morePosted at 4:34 AM | Comments (0) | TrackBack (0)
November 17, 2006
Doyle Gets Prison In Cybersolicitation Case
By BILLY TOWNSEND The Tampa Tribune BARTOW - A former Department of Homeland Security spokesman was sentenced Friday to five years in state prison as part of a plea deal. Brian J. Doyle, 56, had pleaded no contest in... ... morePosted at 9:05 PM | Comments (0) | TrackBack (0)
Man Pleads Not Guilty To Child Porn Charges
By GINNY LaROE Sarasota Herald-Tribune NORTH PORT - The father of slain North Port girl Coralrose Fullwood has pleaded not guilty to child pornography charges, his attorney said Monday.... ... morePosted at 7:23 AM | Comments (0) | TrackBack (0)
Gay Porn Company Linked To Mervine Halts Business
SAN DIEGO - Coast Productions, the gay pornographic video production company owned by Ralph Mervine, is no longer in business, a lawyer representing the company said.... ... morePosted at 7:04 AM | Comments (0) | TrackBack (0)
Jail Worker Gets 15-Year Sentence For Child Porn
TAMPA - A former Polk County sheriff's employee was sentenced Thursday morning to 15 years in federal prison after pleading guilty to child pornography charges.... ... morePosted at 6:53 AM | Comments (0) | TrackBack (0)
Teamwork Pledged In Offender Buffer Push
By ELLEN GEDALIUS The Tampa Tribune Published: Nov 17, 2006 TAMPA - Tampa City Council members pledged Thursday to work with Hillsborough County commissioners on crafting an ordinance that would further restrict where sexual predators and offenders may live.... ... morePosted at 6:37 AM | Comments (0) | TrackBack (0)
November 15, 2006
GOLF TOURNAMENT
If you are having trouble navigating the site and have questions, please call 813-837-5581 for information regarding the First Amanda Brown Golf Tournament.... ... morePosted at 9:09 PM | Comments (1) | TrackBack (0)
Officials Say Missing Boy May Be Alive
MIAMI (AP) - Investigators have renewed their search for a 2-year-old boy whose mother committed suicide days after reporting him missing, saying he may still be alive, authorities said Tuesday. A witness said she saw Trenton Duckett with his mother,... ... morePosted at 11:05 AM | Comments (0) | TrackBack (0)
SPECIAL THANKS
The Amanda Brown Foundation web site is now up and running. All of this is because of Richard Bingham and Tim Lewis who have donated endless hours in addition to their daily workload. They are saints in our eyes as... ... morePosted at 5:44 AM | Comments (0) | TrackBack (0)
November 13, 2006
Coralrose's family strained
Grandparents care for Fullwood siblings From the outside looking in, they are a family that has broken at the seams. The events that upended Saul and Doreen VanderWoude's family started when their granddaughter, Coralrose Fullwood, was found dead near her... ... morePosted at 6:55 PM | Comments (0) | TrackBack (0)
Child Abuse Council Salutes Volunteers For Efforts
How nice it is to awaken to read the news and not see where one of our trusted members of society has been accused or arrested for some predatory act against a child. I may be speaking prematurely as I... ... morePosted at 6:53 AM | Comments (0) | TrackBack (0)
November 11, 2006
Porn Sites Might Not Comply With Law
TAMPA - A gay pornographic video company in San Diego owned by Ralph Mervine may be in violation of a federal law specifying how and where an adult business keeps records documenting the age of its performers.See complete article.... ... morePosted at 5:16 AM | Comments (0) | TrackBack (0)
November 10, 2006
Rape suspect has history of violence
Let us address the reason that habitual violent people get probation over and over. They are released from jail to prey on innocent citizens. Maybe a re-classification of crimes and a mandate for those with a history of violent acts... ... morePosted at 5:22 AM | Comments (0) | TrackBack (0)
Sex Offenders Concern Hillsborough
County Commission & City Council Seeking Answers Yesterday as I was posting the several news events about sexual predators and offenders I became concerned that maybe I am posting nothing but the negative. After talking with several friends, it is... ... morePosted at 4:29 AM | Comments (0) | TrackBack (0)
November 9, 2006
There's a new kid in the jungle
On the lighter side.... The late Crocodile Hunter Steve Irwin's daughter is taking up the family business, People reports. Bindi Irwin, 8, is shooting Bindi, The Jungle Girl for the Discovery Kids network to debut in January. The opening features... ... morePosted at 12:43 PM | Comments (0) | TrackBack (0)
JEOPARDY
The Stars Come Out In New York City For those of you who are Jeopardy fans then you must have seen last nights episode with Regis Philbin, Nancy Grace and Carson Kressley. For those of you that didn't then let... ... morePosted at 5:36 AM | Comments (0) | TrackBack (0)
Tollway Chief Quits, Linked To Porn Sites
Here we go again! It seems that everyday someone in position of authority or respect is involved in some sort of sex scandal. It has to make one wonder as to the reason for this trend. Has it always been... ... morePosted at 4:08 AM | Comments (0) | TrackBack (0)
November 8, 2006
The John Couey Trial
INVERNESS — The Miami trial for the accused killer of Jessica Lunsford is on schedule for February, after a Citrus judge rejected a defense challenge of the new venue Wednesday afternoon. Circuit Judge Ric Howard selected the South Florida location... ... morePosted at 4:37 PM | Comments (0) | TrackBack (0)
National Center for Missing or Exploited Kids
http://www.missingkids.com/... ... morePosted at 6:31 AM | Comments (0) | TrackBack (0)
November 7, 2006
Dumped Kids’ Mom Found, Dad Still Missing
Police are questioning the mother of two young children who were abandoned at a Sulphur Springs home in the middle of the night, according to police.... ... morePosted at 4:03 PM | Comments (0) | TrackBack (0)
Amber Alert Nationwide
Amber Alert... ... morePosted at 3:22 PM | Comments (0) | TrackBack (0)
Offender Residency Buffer May Grow
TAMPA - Some people convicted of sex crimes against children will have fewer places to live in Tampa under a new law the city council proposed Thursday.
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November 5, 2006
Police Sweep Up Felony Fugitives
Roy Brown said he felt a thrill pulling up at the Pinellas County home of a fugitive sexual predator with members of a U.S. Marshals Service operation. "We got him with cocaine and everything," Brown, 54, of Tampa, said Thursday... ... morePosted at 7:51 PM | Comments (0) | TrackBack (0)
November 2, 2006
Bolin’s Lawyer Calls No Witnesses, Rests Case
The jury was expected to hear closing arguments and begin deliberations this morning. Twice, juries convicted Bolin in Stephanie Collins’ 1986 murder. Twice, he was sentenced to death. Twice, the case was overturned on appeal and new trials ordered. Collins,... ... morePosted at 5:52 AM | Comments (0) | TrackBack (0)
Lawyers Want Couey Trial Moved
INVERNESS – Lawyers for the man accused in the rape and slaying of Jessica Marie Lunsford want his trial again moved, arguing the case should be heard in an area that has a demographic similar to Citrus County, where the... ... morePosted at 5:38 AM | Comments (0) | TrackBack (0)
November 1, 2006
Federal marshals, police step-up effort to nab sex offenders
Thursday afternoon the U S Marshall's Office, FDLE and local law enforcement in Tampa, released information about the Falcon III Operation that has been occurring in the Tampa Bay area for the past week. Roy Brown and Mark Lunsford were... ... morePosted at 6:51 AM | Comments (0) | TrackBack (0)
