January 2009

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January 31, 2009

Boy's wrapped birthday gift is dad back from Iraq

DAYTON, Nev. (AP) - Gabriel Hurles' sixth birthday party wasn't a surprise, but his present sure was. The kindergartner was so engrossed in the cupcakes his mother brought to his class on Wednesday that he didn't notice the enormous wrapped... ... more

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January 28, 2009

Polk teen pleads guilty in YouTube beating

Another of the teenage suspects in the beating of a Polk County high-school student that was supposedly videotaped for YouTube pleaded guilty Tuesday in Bartow. Mercades Nichols, who turned 18 on Saturday, pleaded guilty to battery and tampering with a... ... more

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Seminole County boy was likely dead overnight, autopsy finds

SANFORD - An autopsy showed that 2-year-old Anthony Jesy "A.J." Cabral probably was dead in his crib Saturday night when his mother arrived home from work about 9:30 p.m., ate supper and then went into the garage to drink rum... ... more

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No Caylee Anthony doll - now it's Casey voodoo dolls

The Jacksonville company that planned to sell a doll inspired by slain 2-year-old Caylee Marie Anthony said Tuesday that it was suspending its launch of the product after a wave of criticism. But a different product -- voodoo dolls... ... more

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Casey Anthony case: Jose Baez goes after prosecutors

Jose Baez's emergency motion, filed late Tuesday, became the latest twist in the Casey Anthony case. WOFL-Channel 35 explained the motion Tuesday evening, and other stations provided more details early today. "In short, Jose Baez wants all the state prosecutors... ... more

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January 25, 2009

IN MEMORY OF CLAUDINE RYCE

IF TOMORROW STARTS WITHOUT ME "If tomorrow starts without me, And I'm not there to see, If the sun should rise and find your eyes All filled with tears for me; I wish so much you wouldn't cry The... ... more

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January 22, 2009

Mother and Son Together Again

Claudine will be laid to rest next to her son, Jimmy, at Woodlawn Park South Cemetery,11655 SW 117 Avenue, Miami, Florida, 305 238-3672 Viewing Van Orsdel Family Funeral Chapels, 11220 North Kendall Drive, Miami, Florida, 305 279 6644 Private... ... more

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Friends Mourn Death of Claudine Ryce

Don & Claudine with Roy and Sylvia at a seminar in Clearwater. (the date on the photo is not accurate). Good evening everyone - It is with a heavy, sad heart that I send this e-mail to let you know... ... more

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Claudine Ryce Dies of Heart Attack

Claudine Ryce who has been a leader in the fight for the rights and safety of children, since the murder of her son Jimmy, died yesterday of a heart attack. Our condolences and prayers are with Don and the Ryce... ... more

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January 11, 2009

Caylee Anthony's Name Added To Memorial Wall

LEESBURG, Fla. -- A Leesburg man said he will add Caylee Anthony's name to his memorial for slain children called the Waterfall of Tears.The memorial already includes Polly Klaas, JonBenet Ramsey and the nephew of singer Jennifer Hudson, Local 6... ... more

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January 9, 2009

THE WATERFALL OF TEARS

Waterfall of Tears You are being invited to read the story of a waterfall, a very Special waterfall, lovingly and painstakingly constructed by one lone man, taking 3 long years to complete. The idea came to Don Williams one... ... more

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January 4, 2009

Jimmy Ryce's Killer Still Living

This comment was received from Valerie Parkhurst: Juan Carlos Chavez should have been put down years ago. I e-mailed Jeb Bush (which was usless in Floridians fight for justice) every month and do the same with Crist. Charlie Crist ran... ... more

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January 2, 2009

THE BROWN'S ARE BACK HOME

Roy and Sylvia tried the life in Kentucky and decided it is much better here in Tampa. They arrived in Tampa this afternoon and will be looking for a home for the next few days. Roy is one of the... ... more

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January 1, 2009

HAPPY NEW YEAR 2009

Today, the first day of a New Year and a chance to change those things that have caused us anguish throughout 2008. We have been promised many things by our new president and only time will tell. It is important... ... more

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