Its much more basic and actually fairly easy to understand if you just spend a few minutes giving it some thought. WebIn Dallas, when a husband is shot in his bed after an Easter party, Detective Michael Yeric suspects that the victim's wife may be hiding a dark secret. But he was the best, Kant said. If he is released, I don't think the country will be safe.'. if (count_closing <= 0) { The Penrod touch was not just a trick to win confessions. Bobby Lozano was successfully prosecuted in 2009 and sentenced to 45 years in prison, according to ABC affiliate. She ended up not getting convicted of his murder and ended up suing the lead detective in her case and won like 1.9 mil in court. The episode ofThe First 48 that followed the Gwinnett County Police Departments investigation of the murder of George Young airs tonight on A&E. Cary Piel recently spoke with Oxygen.com about the case and how they found justice for Viki. His past cases should be re-examined. }); //WD-2023 So I watched a YouTube video about this Detective that was followed on a few First 48 episodes and hes interrogated this woman whos suspected of killing her husband. They drove their RV on camping trips in Arkansas, to Rangers spring training in Arizona, and to Chicago and St. Louis, where they visited Wrigley Field and Busch Stadium. Detectives just have to convince them to talk. You have to be kind of sneaky to do this kind of work," Merritt is quoted as saying on the show site. The idea that a circumstantial murder case is somehow unique or daunting is not the view of a professional prosecutor. WebBy John Klein Tulsa World. In Detroit, Officer Anthony Wright Jr. is investigating the death of a man found shot behind an abandoned house. Do you want to automatically post your MailOnline comments to your Facebook Timeline? WebWilliams, who killed his wife Patricia outside the Canton Township Public Library Tuesday morning, was featured on TV crime-drama show "The First 48", which follows the First 48 It's tough to work that many hours and function that long," he told The Commercial Appeal in 2002. He was 55. No comments have so far been submitted. The bodies of 50-year-old Timothy Wife When John finally gets a name for his victim, he is running out of time. This episode is a well made true crime drama that is easy to follow. Merritt was a devoted family man, his bio on the "First 48" site also notes asoccer dadwhoconsidered members of the police department family. READ |Prosecutor: Wife, lover killed Gwinnett man for $1M insurance policy, MORE |Cop: Gwinnett man searched for snake venom, spiders before killing. Oxygen Insider is your all-access pass to never-before-seen content, free digital evidence kits, and much more. As for what came afterwards for him, personally I can only hope that he stays far away from any form of public law enforcement. He was chasing killers when crime reached historic highs in the city, fueled by the crack cocaine wars. Mackay also confessed to a series of unsolved murders including 17-year-old Heiddi Mnilk (right). Ever thought that maybe many, or perhaps most of those "closed" cases had to do with framing people through lies, or perhaps even worse, and coercing them into taking deals despite their innocence? Hes hiding, hes deflecting attention. Richardson was convicted and is serving a life sentence. And in Memphis, Sgt. WebCanton Township - September 22, 2009 - COP ON COP MURDER-SUICIDE - Detroit Police Officer Patricia Katie Ryan Williams, Detroit Homicide Detective Ed Williams Show more Homicide Detective Featured on "First 48" Murders Wife var cl_wpb_key = "5a02753943"; "She probably went 36 hours without sleep. If you were lucky enough to have crossed paths with Jon, he is one you will never forget and you probably have funny story, selfie or photoshopped picture to remember him by. You know, unless youre Hannibal Lecter, but thats the movies. Over 11 episodes, the series trailed himthrough 2008, when the city of Memphis canceled its contract with A&E. Copyright 2023 CBS Interactive Inc. All rights reserved. The couples story is explored in an episode of Murder, Accident or Suicide, airing on Oxygen Saturdays at 7/6c. In Miami, a 65-year-old man is found dead in a pool of blood. He is not dealing with these cases as a trial lawyer. In Cincinnati, Dets. Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Or do you think Olivia's case was the only time he did that? He also killed Catholic priest Anthony Crean, 62, with an axe in Kent. The episode comes just weeks after Tia Young, George Young's wife, and Harvey "Tim" Lee, a longtime family friend, wereconvicted of George Young's November 2017 killing. 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I dont know what he is currently doing today tho. And Gareth Johnson, MP for Dartford in Kent, where Mackay was raised, fears his freedom bid may succeed because he isn't as notorious as other killers, such as Moors murderers Ian Brady and Myra Hindley. In retirement, he and his wife, Dallas police Detective Laura Penrod, refused to let his illness get in the way. The real world isnt like that. Mackay the subject of a new Amazon Prime documentary, Confessions Of A Psycho Killer was jailed for strangling 87-year-old widow Isabella Griffiths in Chelsea and Adele Price, 89, in Kensington. Get an all-access pass to never-before-seen content, free digital evidence kits, and much more! Im not a huge Shakespeare fan, but Ive always liked that line from Hamlet, Methinks thou doth protest too much, and Ive always used that as a guide. He must rely on the advice he is getting from his subordinates. And in Miami, Detectives Castillo and Castellanos work the murder of a young man brutally shot in broad daylight. Sign up forOxygen Insiderfor all the best true crime content. Lee eventually began paying rent, but he also started a secret romantic affair with Tia Young. June 1, 2016: Police find car of woman found shot to death, nude in Merritt quickly took a turn for the worse. "He was a loving husband, wonderful father and a compassionate Memphis Detective," a Facebook post byMerritt's apparent sister-in-law said. On a rainy night in Detroit, Sgt. And in Cincinnati, Detective Jenny Luke is on the trail of a man who may have taken revenge on a childhood friend he thought snitched on him. "I hope viewers just see and appreciate the time we do put into these cases," he said, praising a colleague whose case was featured on the show. An Oklahoma attorney is in jail after police busted him in sting operation attempting to pay $400 in order to have sex with a fictitious five-year-old girl. I } Angry families of victims of a serial killer dubbed the Devil's Disciple are demanding he is left to die in prison as he prepares to plead for freedom at a parole hearing. He would talk for hours, if necessary. Earlier, his wife, Patricia Williams, was pronounced dead upon arrival at a local hospital. Create your free profile and get access to exclusive content. I believe he received over 100 commendations during his career and had a very high percentage of closed cases. Surveillance footage showed her last moments and connected her to Felix Shirley, a construction worker who was later convicted of killing her. He must unravel the sad and mysterious death of a 14-year-old boy found decomposing in a dumpster. When Detective Ken Penrod was in an interrogation room with an accused killer, there was always a good chance he would end up holding the suspects hand. 2023 www.commercialappeal.com. Jon was a father, husband, brother, friend, and a good cop. In Cincinnati, a well-loved 58 year-old man is found shot dead in a hallway, still clutching a five-dollar bill. Your comment will be posted to MailOnline as usual. Kansas City, KS - When a man is gunned down protecting his wife, Kansas City Police detectives The show airs at 8 p.m. Thursday, April 25 on A&E. } WebWow! WebIn 2010, First 48 was filming with Detroit PD's Special Response Team (in simpler terms, a SWAT team) when seven-year-old Aiyana Stanley-Jones was shot and killed during the Every single one of his convictions ought to be investigated, seems to me. In Dallas, TX Det. killing We know from his interrogation of Lord that he lies to people and claims the police have evidence that they don't even have. The police are usually supporting characters in superhero television, relegated to assisting the hero or getting in their way. Open Community to Discuss the A&E series "The First 48", Press J to jump to the feed. "There are no words that can fill the void of his loss.". A 28-year-old man is accused of stabbing six people during an altercation in downtown Los Angeles on Friday night, the LAPD confirmed. His victims' relatives and the former police chief who caught Mackay warn that he remains a danger to the public. Duggan must turn to the victim's best friend for help. His efforts were featured on "First 48" from 2006 to 2008. Patrick Mackay, now 70, was jailed after killing two elderly women and a priest in 1975 and admitting eight other murders. First 48 When he uncovers video surveillance of the murder he is given an unusual piece of evidence: an image of the killer. First published on July 7, 2010 / 9:19 AM.