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BODIES FOUND IN TRASH BAGS

Tuesday, April 6th, 2010
David Gard/New Jersey Local News Service
David Gard/New Jersey Local News Service

Investigators say two victims were murdered, tossed into trash bags, and left on a street in Linden, N.J.  The bodies were found around 9:49 a.m. yesterday by a sanitation worker and a member of the Linden Police Department. The Union County Prosecutor’s office says they have identified the remains, but are waiting to notify the families.  The Medical Examiner hasn’t released the official cause of death, and police are searching for leads.

As soon as I heard about this case, I immediately thought of a missing couple from New Jersey that vanished five years ago.  Danielle Imbo and Richard Petrone were having drinks and heading back to Mt. Laurel in Richard’s truck.  They vanished without a trace.  You can learn more about the case at the family’s website.  Investigators said in 2008 it appeared the case may have been a “murder for hire, but they haven’t had any additional information since.

If you have any information on the bodies found in Linden, please contact the Union County Crime Stoppers: 

(908) 527-4621 – and if you have any information on Danielle Imbo or Richard Petrone please contact:  (215) 546-TIPS – There is a $100,000 reward.

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BODIES FOUND APPEAR TO BE AJA JOHNSON AND LESTER HOBBS

Tuesday, March 30th, 2010
Remembering Aja Johnson

Remembering Aja Johnson

I spoke with Deputy U.S. Marshal Arthur Templeton this morning, and he told me he was processing a crime scene in Norman, Oklahoma where it appears the bodies of Lester Hobbs and Aja Johnson have been located.  The vehicle Hobbs was driving was found in a very rural area, off Southeast 108 Street and Highway 9.  Templeton says a surveyor was doing a survey of property in the area when he spotted the vehicle.  He went up to the car, saw the bodies, and called police. 

A law enforcement source on the ground told me because of the decomposition that Hobbs and Aja most likely died about a week after the initial murder of Tonya Hobbs in January. “He got in that area, probably to lay low for a few days, got in there with the storm and maybe got trapped.  One thing led to another, couldn’t get the vehicle out, and would have to walk out on foot… he chose to stay.”  My source says Aja’s body was found outside the vehicle and Hobbs was found inside the car.  At this point, it appears to be a murder-suicide.  Hobbs’ body wasn’t as badly decomposed because he wasn’t exposed to the elements.  We are still waiting for the Medical Examiner to confirm the bodies and how they died. 

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More Bodies Found In Ohio?

Tuesday, November 3rd, 2009

 There are reports surfacing that as many as two more bodies may have been found in connection with the Anthony Sowell investigation in Cleveland, Ohio.  I have calls into investigators to confirm possible discoveries.   

HORRIBLE STENCH LINGERING FROM HOME

In the meantime, I spoke with Cleveland Councilman Zack Reed, and he says his office contacted the health department in 2007 about the horrible stench rising from Anthony Sowell’s home.  I did reach out to the health department to confirm the visits they made to the neighborhood, and I am waiting to hear back.  Councilman Reed is calling for a full-scale independent investigation into the horrific smell that loomed through the neighborhood, and why more wasn’t done.  Councilman Reed hopes the investigation will uncover what procedures took place during the last few years along Imperial Avenue, and how the city can prevent something like this from ever happening again.  This Thursday, Councilman Reed, pastors and other members from the community will descend on the neighborhood for a press conference; they want to reach out to the community to let them know there is assistance to help them during this difficult time.  I’m heading out to CNN in Washington, D.C. now, and I will have more on this when I return.

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NAILING DOWN A TIMELINE

Tuesday, November 3rd, 2009
Anthony Edward Sowell, 50

Anthony Edward Sowell, 50

TIMELINE OF ANTHONY SOWELL’S LIFE:

I am in the process of nailing down a detailed timeline for Anthony Edward Sowell, and the disturbing case surrounding the six bodies of African American females rotting inside his home in Cleveland, OH.

Please keep in mind, at this point Anthony Sowell has not formally been charged with the murders of the women found in his home–but investigators do tell me they are preparing to formally charge him soon.  Sowell was a United States Marine, and it makes me wonder how someone could take such a wrong turn in life.

As the hours go on, and as dates and locations are confirmed, this timeline will expand and incidents will be further detailed.

August 19, 1959 – Anthony Edward Sowell was born (according to the Ohio Attorney General’s office of sex offender registry)

July 11, 1977 – Sowell Enlisted in the United States Marine Corp. (according to GySgt Nun, United States Marine Corp Media Chief)

January 22, 1985 – Sowell ends service with the Marines (according to GySgt. Nun, United States Marine Corp Media Chief)

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UPDATE: SIX BODIES FOUND

Tuesday, November 3rd, 2009
Anthony Sowell, Convicted Sex Offender

Anthony Sowell, Convicted Sex Offender

Just before going live this evening, I was able to get in touch with the former mother-in-law of Anthony Sowell.  According to investigators, six bodies were found dead inside Sowell’s home in Cleveland, Ohio.  His former mother-in-law does not wish to have her name published, but what she did say was Sowell was married to her daughter a little more than 20 years ago. Sadly, her daughter passed away about 11 years ago (unrelated to this case), and she doesn’t remember too many details about Sowell.  However she was able to tell me that Sowell and her daughter met while they were both serving in the military. Her daughter was only married to Anthony Sowell about a year, then they divorced. During that time period, Sowell stayed overnight at her house once, and seemed very normal to her. Although everything seemed to be okay, she did say her family did not know much about him. After Sowell and her daughter separated, he moved away. She said the couple lived together on base while they were in the United States Marine Corps. I contacted the headquarters of the United States Marine Corps tonight, and because I received this information after business hours, they were going to have to put the request into St. Louis to have the archives searched to confirm the actual dates Sowell was serving in the military.  The mother I spoke to is going to go through some of her daughter’s old records for more information, and pictures, and I will touch base with her again in the morning.  I am supposed to hear back from the Marines tomorrow as well, and I will update this story then.

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