Madeline Morris has been searching for her missing son for more than three years, and recently the case received added attention when a $1,000 reward was announced to help find her son. Montgomery County Police say John Morris, 37, went missing from Dickerson, Maryland on July 30, 2007. He was last seen near his home at the 2400 block of White’s Ferry Road standing at the end of the driveway. At the time, John shared his residence with his boyfriend, and police say his vehicle and belongings were left behind when he went missing. In a new press release, Montgomery County Police say, “extensive investigative techniques have been used during this multi-year investigation to try to gain information about what may have happened to Morris. No evidence has been developed to confirm whether or not Morris remains alive. The family believes that he would not have stayed away this long without making contact with his family. His family also believes that he would not intentionally have left and abandoned his dog. At this stage of the investigation, foul play is suspected.”Posts Tagged ‘maryland’
MYSTERY: What Happened To John Morris?
Wednesday, December 1st, 2010Madeline Morris has been searching for her missing son for more than three years, and recently the case received added attention when a $1,000 reward was announced to help find her son. Montgomery County Police say John Morris, 37, went missing from Dickerson, Maryland on July 30, 2007. He was last seen near his home at the 2400 block of White’s Ferry Road standing at the end of the driveway. At the time, John shared his residence with his boyfriend, and police say his vehicle and belongings were left behind when he went missing. In a new press release, Montgomery County Police say, “extensive investigative techniques have been used during this multi-year investigation to try to gain information about what may have happened to Morris. No evidence has been developed to confirm whether or not Morris remains alive. The family believes that he would not have stayed away this long without making contact with his family. His family also believes that he would not intentionally have left and abandoned his dog. At this stage of the investigation, foul play is suspected.”
Cold Case Unit’s Second Arrest This Month For Another 1980’s Rape
Wednesday, November 24th, 2010
Joseph Nickens (police booking photo)
Montgomery County Police’s Cold Case unit has been busy closing cases. For the second time this week they have made an arrest and closed two separate cases for rapes on women back in the 1980’s. The first was earlier this week when detectives announced the arrest of Hubert Allan Marlin, 53, for a rape he allegedly committed near Montgomery Mall in October 1984.
The second arrest was announced yesterday afternoon from a case that occurred on April 20, 1981 in the 17000 block of King James Way in Gaithersburg. This is a case where a suspect broke into the victim’s home and raped her at knifepoint.
An extensive investigation took place over the last 29 years. The case was re-opened in February 2010 when physical evidence was submitted for forensic examination. Based on the findings, a DNA profile was created. A match was made in the California Convicted Offenders database.
Husband and Wife Crime Fighting Team Bust Intruder with Tracking Device
Friday, October 29th, 2010
Great story out of the Washington Post yesterday on a husband/wife crimefighting team. It was the middle of the night on September 24 when Kari and Derek Fisher were sound asleep in their Adelphi, Maryland home. A slick thief ducked into their quiet home by slitting a hole in the screen and squeezing his way inside. The suspect crept around while the family, who never heard a peep, slept
When the Fisher’s awoke in the morning, the wife noticed that a video camera, radio, digital cameras and Derek’s wallet and cell phone were missing. Barely out the front door, and unbeknownst to the homeowners, the suspect started making phone calls through their Sprint carrier.
While scurrying to cut off credit cards and track missing electronics, the Fisher’s had a choice to cut off the cell phone. Instead of shutting it down, they decided to take action. The Sprint representative offered a free 15-day trial of Sprint Family Locator service. This is a service mainly targeted for parents to keep track of children, but many couples use it to track cheating spouses (awesome idea).
ARREST MADE IN MARYLAND COLD CASE, JUSTICE FOR CHRIS MADER
Thursday, October 28th, 2010
- Justice for Chris Mader
This is a case I have personally been covering since it began six years ago. Charles County investigators in Maryland confirmed to me that they have made an arrest in the Chris Mader cold case. The suspect, Matthew Correll, 29, was taken down in Virginia and did not fight extradition back to Maryland. Correll is charged with first degree murder, attempted robbery and other charges. Authorities do believe that Chris was targeted that Thanksgiving morning he was shot and killed as he made his way home from his bartending job. Investigators do not believe the suspect acted alone and more arrests may occur. Authorities continue to ask the public for information. Although most of the pieces have come together, the one mysterious item is still the 9-1-1 call. Investigators do not know who made that call from a payphone at a nearby shopping center.
Unique Opportunity For Crime Victims In Maryland
Thursday, October 21st, 2010
To all of the crime victims in Maryland, I received an advisory today about a special Town Hall meeting that will be held in Montgomery and Prince George’s Counties. This will be an open forum for concerned community members to voice their opinions and provide input about crime victimization to state and government representatives.
Information:
Tuesday, October 26, 2010 at 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. at the Silver Spring Civic Center at Veterans Plaza: 8525 Fenton Street, Silver Spring, MD 20910
Information from the actual advisory:
“The Montgomery County Police Department supports this effort by the Governor’s Office of Crime Control and Prevention. This “Town Hall Meeting” format will allow victims of crime, their families, and other concerned citizens to voice opinions, suggestions, and concerns. Participants will have five minutes to speak to panel members composed of state and local criminal justice officials who work directly and indirectly with crime victims. The agencies represented include: Police, the State’s Attorney’s Office, Sheriff’s Office, MD Criminal Injuries Compensation Board, Department of Juvenile Services, Division of Correction, Division of Parole and Probation, Sex Offender Registry, and the Governor’s Office of Crime Control & Prevention. MCPD Assistant Police Chief and Director of the Investigative Services Bureau Drew Tracy will serve as a panel member. Community members wishing to speak are encouraged to sign up in advance by contacting:”
HAVE YOU SEEN JOHN MORRIS?
Tuesday, September 28th, 2010
John Morris (family photo)
Madeline Morris has been searching for her missing son for nearly three years, and recently the case received added attention when a $1,000 reward was announced to help find her son. Montgomery County Police say John Morris, 37, went missing from Dickerson, Maryland on July 30, 2007. He was last seen near his home at the 2400 block of White’s Ferry Road standing at the end of the driveway. At the time, John shared his residence with his boyfriend, and police say his vehicle and belongings were left behind when he went missing. In a new press release, Montgomery County Police say, “extensive investigative techniques have been used during this multi-year investigation to try to gain information about what may have happened to Morris. No evidence has been developed to confirm whether or not Morris remains alive. The family believes that he would not have stayed away this long without making contact with his family. His family also believes that he would not intentionally have left and abandoned his dog. At this stage of the investigation, foul play is suspected.”
SARAH FOXWELL’S ALLEGED KILLER CONVICTED OF MD CRIME
Friday, August 6th, 2010
Thomas Leggs Jr. (mugshot)
Thomas J. Leggs Jr. was convicted Thursday for fourth-degree burglary stemming from a September 11, 2009 incident where he allegedly broke into a woman’s home in Ocean City, Maryland. The victim claims she never gave the convicted sex offender permission to enter her house and she woke up in the middle of the night to find a naked Leggs standing at the end of her bed masturbating. He was given a three year maximum sentence from the judge.
On April 18, 2011 Leggs will be on trial for the kidnapping, rape and murder of 11-year-old Sarah Foxwell. Sarah’s body was found on Christmas morning and he is facing the death penalty in that case. If Leggs is, in fact guilty and responsible for Sarah’s death, there is an obvious escalation in sexual attacks between the alleged September 11, 2009 incident and the abduction of Sarah. Either before, or in the interim, police fear there may be other victims who have not yet come forward. Leggs was given a three year sentence from the judge on Thursday.
ALLEGED SERIAL KILLER IN MARYLAND INDICTED
Wednesday, July 28th, 2010
Jason Thomas Scott (suspect)
An indictment was handed down Tuesday for murders in Prince George’s County, Maryland. A grand jury indicted Jason Thomas Scott, 27, of Upper Marlboro with two counts of murder, two of first-degree burglary and three gun related charges. Scott is officially charged in the murders of Delores Renee Dewitt, 41, and her daughter Ebony, 19. Investigators expect formal charges to be brought down for other homicides in the area as well. Other jurisdictions are also investigating to see if Scott is responsible for crimes and murders in their areas. Currently Scott is being held behind bars and will be arraigned within the next couple of days.
This is a case that caught my interest from the start, and one that’s been on my mind ever since. It baffled me that two mothers and two daughters could be murdered in the same neighborhood, only blocks away, and the cases weren’t somehow connected. The murders occurred within weeks of one another. In addition, in the same neighborhood at least 40 burglaries had been committed.
SERIAL KILLER IN MARYLAND?
Thursday, July 22nd, 2010
Karen and Karissa Lofton (top) Delores and Ebony Dewitt (bottom)
This is a case that caught my interest from the start, and one that’s been on my mind ever since. Two mothers and two daughters murdered in the same neighborhood in Prince George’s County, Maryland. The murders occurred within weeks of one another, and now investigators believe they may have the man responsible behind bars.
This Upper Marlboro, Maryland neighborhood isn’t far from one of my homes, and is just miles outside of Washington, D.C. I always thought the cases were connected in some way, even though authorities, specifically an FBI profiler, said early on it appeared they were not. Another thing that caught my attention was the fact that more than 40 burglaries occurred from 2008 up until the murders in the same neighborhood. The evidence wasn’t adding up, and now we have a little more information about the person who may be responsible even though we don’t know his name yet. Prince George’s County Police Chief Robert Hylton said he is positive the man responsible for the murders is behind bars and is about to be indicted, and he may go down in history as one of the most dangerous and notorious criminals in the county’s history.
NEWS CONFERENCE PLANNED, MORE ARRESTS IN STATE TROOPERS DEATH
Sunday, June 13th, 2010
Remembering Trooper Wesley Brown
A Maryland State Police Trooper was shot and killed Friday morning as he worked part-time, and over the weekend investigators arrested a person of interest in the case. Authorities also announced a news conference planned for today at 2 p.m. EST. This is where we will learn more about the shooter, and more arrests made. Investigators say Trooper Wesley Brown was working off-duty at an Applebee’s in Forestville, Maryland when he was shot multiple times as he stepped outside to make a call.
There is a possibility Trooper Brown may have been killed by a customer who he had to escort out earlier in the night. Investigators have released video of the person of interest, and that person may be charged with his murder. At this point he has not been publicly identified. Authorities say Trooper Brown was talking on his cell phone at the time of the incident, and may not have seen the suspect approaching. Cadets were pulled from the Maryland State Police academy and are on the ground right now performing a grid search. They are set to be there throughout the day, and possibly the weekend.
