Oswego Daily News
Guilty Verdict ‘Bittersweet’
It’s sad because one person is dead and another person’s going to spend the vast majority of their life in prison, a member of Justice for Erin pointed out.Dodd
It’s sad because one person is dead and another person’s going to spend the vast majority of their life in prison, a member of Justice for Erin pointed out.
Oswego Daily News
DNA Experts Testify In Jones Case
Two experts from the New York State Police forensics center in Albany testified today (Sept. 16) about the green rope in the Alan Jones murder case. State police forensic expert Stacy Rack testified that she discovered “three small, reddish brown spots” on the rope that killed Erin Maxwell. No DNA from Jones was found, however.
Oswego Daily News
Judge Questions ‘Depraved Indifference’ Indictment
Out of the presence of the jury, Judge Walter Hafner and DA Donald Dodd debate legal issues relating to Alan Jones’ murder charge. Jones is accused of killing his 11-year-old stepsister last summer.
Oswego Daily News
State Troopers Take The Stand In Jones Case
Two members of the State Police testified today (Sept. 14) regarding their interaction with Alan Jones last August. They explained what Jones told them regarding his stepsister’s death. However, when they gave opinions in their answers, the defense objected. The jury can’t hear opinions regarding Jones’ demeanor because it is not part of the theory of the crime, the judge explained.
Fulton Daily News
Illegal Search Ruling Brings Fine, Not Prison In Phoenix Drug Case
Howard Middleton could have gone to prison for a long time for growing marijuana in his Phoenix home. Instead, he pleaded guilty to a violation, paid a fine and walked out of court because a judge ruled police did not have the right to search his home.
Fulton Daily News
Judge Won’t Lower Bail In Maxwell Case
Erin Maxwell’s step-brother, father, and step-mother remain in jail as a judge refused to lower their bail. Alan Jones was arraigned on a charge of second-degree murder in connection with her death. Her father and step-mother are each facing six counts of endangering the welfare of a child.
Fulton Daily News
Police: Arrests Bring ‘Justice For Erin’
Before she died Aug. 30, police say 11-year-old Erin Maxwell lived in difficult conditions at her home on Route 264 with her father, step-mother and step brother. Tuesday morning, police arrested Lindsey and Lynn Maxwell, charging each with six counts of endangering the welfare of a child. Lynn Maxwell’s son, Alan Jones was charged with second-degree murder for allegedly causing Erin’s death.
Oswego Daily News
Arnold Granted Conditional Release
A former daycare provider who was convicted of endangering the welfare of a child earlier this year has been released from the Oswego County jail. Audrey Arnold, who was found guilty March 31 after a four-day trial, was sentenced to serve one year in jail June 3; convicted of causing injuries to Fajo Edward while he was in her care May 31, 2006. The child’s parents say they were not aware that Arnold had been released, nor were they notified that she was being considered for release.
Fulton Daily News
Officials Update Homicide Investigation
Two weeks since the death of 11-year-old Erin Maxwell, state police still have little to say about why the girl is dead. They won’t comment about potential suspects related to her death. They are, however, revealing a few more details about the conditions that she lived under at 1678 state Route 264 in Palermo.