The true crime docu-series has had an agreement with the Gwinnett County Police Department since August 2017. On paper, David and Gretchen perfectly complemented one another. In Memphis, TN, Sgts. Eunice Cooper and her team to track down the suspects, two teens who fled the scene on bicycles. Bobby Lozano was successfully prosecuted in 2009 and sentenced to 45 years in prison, according to ABC affiliateWFAA. 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? "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. Penrod died Tuesday in hospice care at his home in Combine after a battle with brain cancer. In the days immediately following George Youngs death, Tia Young appeared on Channel 2 Action News, crying and seemingly distraught over losing her husband. Mr Tappenden said: 'If Mackay is ever released, police should reopen these other deaths as cold cases.'. We will automatically post your comment and a link to the news story to your Facebook timeline at the same time it is posted on MailOnline. One-hundred percent of the murders Ive worked on were exactly like that. We know from his interrogation of Lord that he lies to people and claims the police have evidence that they don't even have. WebDetective Dwayne Thompson : r/First48. Merritt was a devoted family man, his bio on the "First 48" site also notes asoccer dadwhoconsidered members of the police department family. "Sgt. WebWilliams died last night after being taken off life support. WebThe murders of multiple homeless women between 2008-2012, the killing of a University of Memphis football player in 2007 and a sex worker in 2004 are among cases Merritt helped She can be reached at sarah.macaraeg@commercialappeal.com or on Twitter @seramak. Lees attorney in the early April murder case argued that the First 48 cameraman could have contaminated the murder scene or compromised key evidence in the case. He is carrying cash and the supposed buyer demands the money. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are "OK" with it. In the homicide unit, murder cases are typically assigned to individual detectives, but colleagues assist. / CBS News. ', Mary Hynes's nephew Michael said: 'How can a man like Mackay ever be released? We mourn the passing of a true hero and friend," she said. No one writes like that. Rick Duggan and his team find a victim shot and left behind a vacant house. Lee and Tia Young wereconvicted of the murder April 5 andsentenced April 11. But he had a great run on the force dont think they should have let him go because of one bad case. He begins the interview convinced that Olivia is the killer based on very little evidence and he makes a few false claims in order to deceive the suspect and get a confession. The surviving victims are the only ones who can identify the suspects. Kansas City, KS - When a man is gunned down protecting his wife, Kansas City Police detectives hope his ex-wife can reveal who may have wanted him killed.Kansas City, KS - When a man is gunned down protecting his wife, Kansas City Police detectives hope his ex-wife can reveal who may have wanted him killed.Kansas City, KS - When a man is gunned down protecting his wife, Kansas City Police detectives hope his ex-wife can reveal who may have wanted him killed. And he had a presence in interrogation that just melted resistance. else { April 1, 2021 I The Parole Board will want to know if he feels remorse and if his other murder 'confessions' were fantasies of a mentally-ill man. In Dallas, Det. jQuery.post( "/wp-content/plugins/entity-closing-lite/post/list-front.php", { wcdAlphabet: "All", wcdPageSize: "10", wcdPagenumber:"1", wcdType:"", liteClosingAlert:"1" , wpbCheck:"3", chkClo:cl_wpb_key }) What happened? Penrod asked Richardson, who wept as he confessed to the December 2007 murder of an Oak Cliff drug dealer. What a small world! The department forced him to resign or they might have fired him when he was first indicted, I dont know, I wasnt on the case then. I've watched most episodes two and three times now and Det. July 7, 2010 / 9:19 AM "He was a loving husband, wonderful father and a compassionate Memphis Detective," a Facebook post byMerritt's apparent sister-in-law said. On the night of July 6, 2002, Virginia "Viki" Lozano was found dead from a gunshot wound in the bedroom of her home in Denton, Texas. I dont know what ended up happening with Detective Thompson if he did get fired or if he had anything to say about Olivia not actually killing her husband. The episode ofThe First 48 that followed the Gwinnett County Police Departments investigation of the murder of George Young airs tonight on A&E. } }); A Louisville Metro Police Department homicide detective featured on the television program The First 48 has died unexpectedly while off-duty. A Coast Guard veteran, Penrod began his Dallas police career in 1982 in the citys Southwest Patrol Division, where he worked the streets of north Oak Cliff. local news and culture, Michael Majchrowicz Revealed: The top 10 fastest-growing destinations for UK pensioners retiring overseas. Although he was jailed for a minimum of 20 years, it was assumed that Mackay, who was diagnosed as a psychopath at 15, would never be released. He underwent surgery on what was found to be a grade IV glioblastoma, a highly aggressive tumor. Look on page 4: https://www.onecommunityusa.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/1902-Newsletter.pdf, Here is the video of his interrogation of her: https://youtu.be/kuyS-4iB6_E A copy of the lawsuit against him and the outcome: https://verdictsearch.com/verdict/detective-lied-to-portray-death-as-homicide-plaintiff-alleged/, According to the verdict, a jury found that he twisted evidence, lied about statements from Ms. Lord and misled medical examiners against Ms. Lord. Major Lee has served the citizens of Atlanta in various assignments. Last night Ivy Davies's son Vic said: 'He's shown no remorse. I dont think that he has the right attributes that it takes to serve his community truthfully and respectfully. 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. But the fact that he was a serving officer at the time of the initial investigation made everything harder. "I'm very much concerned with this videotape," Beasley said. ', Patrick Mackay (pictured), now 70, was jailed after killing two elderly women and a priest in 1975 and admitting eight other murders, Ken Tappenden (pictured), who caught Mackay, with the axe Mackay used to kill priest Anthony Crean. In Detroit, Officer Anthony Wright Jr. is investigating the death of a man found shot behind an abandoned house. Merritt quickly took a turn for the worse. In addition to his wife of eight years, he is survived by his daughter, Amanda Lopez, 28, of Midlothian; two sons, Dereck Penrod of League City and Brandon Penrod of Cedar Hill; his mother, Margaret Penrod of Arlington; and a sister, Katherine Ferrell of Arlington. By posting your comment you agree to our house rules. His wife had booted him from their Jupiter townhome, and he now lived with his elderly mother. ', The Parole Board said: 'Protecting the public is our top priority.'. Your comment will be posted to MailOnline as usual. Los Angeles police Detective Dean Vinluan said a printout of the incident history indicated that Jace called 911 and told the operator that he shot his wife. Yet justice would not come swiftly. Contact Ken at ken@k105.com or 270-259-6000, Brothers, including one from Muhlenberg County, have been arrested in the murder of a 21-year-old woman over 10 years ago. Did it complicate matters at all that Lozano was a former police officer? jQuery.post( "/wp-content/plugins/entity-closing-lite/post/list-front.php", { wcdAlphabet: "All", wcdPageSize: "10", wcdPagenumber:"1", wcdType:"", liteClosingAlert:"1" , wpbCheck:"3", chkClo:cl_wpb_key }) Kant, Merritt was far from the only detective to migrate to the District Attorney's office. He'd been fired, again, from his job after a series of disturbing outbursts toward women. If he is released, I don't think the country will be safe.'. 'The nature of his crimes is so severe he should die in prison.'. No, not down the road, because he hadnt been a cop for several years. S6, Ep4. "Sometimes you have to be a sneak to catch a sneak.. Thompson really stands out as one of the most naturally gifted on the entire show. Havent seen other videos that involve Det. "Mild mannered and unflamboyant" is how the New York Times described Merritt in its review of an episode of the Court TVshow, which showed the detective pursuingleads for months in the case of a murdered homeless man. The police investigation led to Gretchen Anthony's garage. What was it about the Lozano case that convinced you a crime had been committed? He said: 'He should never go free. His integrity, hard work, compassion and selflessness were unmatched. Gretchen and David Anthony married in 2015 in Las Vegas. Mr. Thompson has shown that, at his core, he does not believe so. Or do you think Olivia's case was the only time he did that? In Cincinnati, Dets. Wright learns that there has been a second shooting just minutes after the homicide, and it has been caught on tape. The murders in March 2008, known as the Lester Street Massacre, were the worst mass killing incident in Memphis in decades, according to the Commercial Appeal. [Denton County Chief Deputy Sheriff] Lee Howell has always said so. 0. That being said, I couldn't agree more. After his arrest, he said he had killed eight more: throwing au pair Heidi Mnilk off a train, killing Mary Hynes, 79, in 1973, knifing a woman and her little grandson in 1974, and pushing a homeless man off Hungerford bridge into the Thames. jQuery("#aws_ec_insertEC_alertIMG_1").show(); You know, unless youre Hannibal Lecter, but thats the movies. Within a few years, he became an assaults detective and then transferred to homicide. Tia Young and Tim Lee were not charged with George Youngs murder until months after the killing. Earlier, his wife, Patricia Williams, was pronounced dead upon arrival at a local hospital. Open Community to Discuss the A&E series "The First 48", Press J to jump to the feed. Duggan must turn to the victim's best friend for help. Published Mar 9, 2022 The First 48 detectives Matt Frazier and Justin Ritter solve homicides in Tulsa, but they're uncannily similar to a certain duo from Gotham City. Murders are done in bedrooms and bathrooms and barns and places like that, where there are only two people there and one of them is dead. You back them into a corner or they back themselves into a corner and they blame you and then they kill you. All murders are committed by selfish people. Detective Dwayne Thompson quietly retired from Dallas PD. According tolifelong colleague, A.J. Sign up forOxygen Insiderfor all the best true crime content. Do not sell or share my personal information. But you have to understand, Bruce was the District Attorney in a county of 650,000 people. In Memphis, when a woman is found dead inside a house fire, Sergeant Kevin Lundy, who spent over a year working in arson, is called to the scene. She was awarded just under $800,000. He began working in the Shelby County District Attorney's Office as a criminal investigator in 2013 after 28 years in the Memphis Police Department someof which were featured on the long-running A&E network series, "First 48". Duggan must turn to the victim's best friend for help. Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. Bobby told his fellow officers she shot herself while cleaning his gun. Jon Lesher joined LMPD in 2001 after serving in the U.S. Army and working at Louisville Metro Corrections. Yes, he had -- and displayed -- a notch more confidence than might've always been useful -- but this guy was whip-smart, intuitive and articulate. It's in the control of Hollywood.". else { Web'The public don't know about Mackay and must be made aware,' he said. His father has since passed. The victim was apparently helping another man who was being robbed when he was shot. WebA veteran Washington D.C. Metropolitan Police Department detective was reportedly shot to death this weekend by his wife, who then killed herself. I wouldn't put anything past that SOB. WebWith little to go on, veteran homicide Detective Bob Randolph must piece together the truth behind who pulled the trigger. 8:00AM. The video of this interrogation upset me in ways that I cant express, especially considering that it was right after that poor girl lost her fiance. Merritt had been working in the homicide unit for six years when episodes of "First 48" began to feature him in 2006. With little to go on, veteran homicide Detective Bob Randolph must piece together the truth behind who pulled the trigger. A memorial service will be at 1 p.m. Friday at the Church of the Incarnation, 3966 McKinney Ave. Kenneth Martin Penrod was born in Lubbock and grew up there and in Arlington, where he graduated from Sam Houston High School. Become a member to support the independent voice of South Florida Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. It is also hurt that it is not solved in 48 hours or anything close to 48 hours. The police are usually supporting characters in superhero television, relegated to assisting the hero or getting in their way. Lee was sentenced to life without the possibility of parole for conviction charges ofmalice murder, felony murder and aggravated assault. 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. I didnt agree with it. "Basically, you never knew what David you were going to get.". }); //WD-2023 He must rely on the advice he is getting from his subordinates. In Miami, Det. No comments have so far been submitted. Det. It was quite possibly the biggest load of crap Ive ever read in my life. Personal trainer, 22, describes what working in the fitness industry is like when you're curvy - and why Jon Jones vs Ciryl Gane - UFC 285 LIVE: Follow all the action from main card ahead of HUGE heavyweight PETER HITCHENS: Now we know for sure that our leaders lost their heads over Covid. Activists chants of trans rights rang out near, An eastern Kentucky man is facing a murder charge in the death of his girlfriends toddler. See production, box office & company info. It would be out of the ordinary for him to pick up the file and read every word and make a decision. Every single one of his convictions ought to be investigated, seems to me. 2007. Detectives and investigators said during trial that the camera man never entered the Young home or crossed crime scene tape that restricted the actual scene of George Youngs killing to police officials. As for what came afterwards for him, personally I can only hope that he stays far away from any form of public law enforcement. In Miami, FL, Detective Freddy Ponce and Sgt. The Dallas City counsel gave her 1.8 million settlement. One of David's last outings was lunch with a relative, Mitch. Who is available? Louisville Councilwoman Jessica Green posted on her Facebook page that Jon was one of the finest detectives and greatest people I have ever had the opportunity to work with and know. He also killed Catholic priest Anthony Crean, 62, with an axe in Kent. His efforts were featured on "First 48" from 2006 to 2008. Its some really selfish, narcissistic reason, and they kill you. The night before, she had celebrated her 16thwedding anniversary with husband Robert Bobby Lozano, an police detective with the Denton Police Department. After a manhunt crossing six states spanning nearly 2,000 miles, on March 31, 2020, David Anthony was finally in custody for the murder of his estranged wife Gretchen. Help me welcome Tulsa Police Homicide Detective Chase Calhoun To the studio. Now he has a new identity, is in an open prison near Bristol and enjoys day-release trips. After 48 years in jail, he is believed to be Britain's longest-serving killer, but has a parole hearing next month. //jQuery("#message_alertIMG_0").html("No closings reported yet"); The early investigation finds that the man had a proclivity for dating every woman he could and keeping pictures and clothing from those contacts. Credit: Photo courtesy of Boston College Athletics, convicted of George Young's November 2017 killing, Prosecutor: Wife, lover killed Gwinnett man for $1M insurance policy, Cop: Gwinnett man searched for snake venom, spiders before killing, agreement with the Gwinnett County Police Department since August 2017, Georgia Tech closes regular season with win over Boston College, Jahmyr Gibbs: Georgia Tech helped make me who I am today, Bulldogs hammer Jackets with six home runs. In another case a young man is shot outside a club in Dallas. WebThe episode of The First 48 that followed the Gwinnett County Police Departments investigation of the murder of George Young airs tonight on A&E. 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. Get an all-access pass to never-before-seen content, free digital evidence kits, and much more! Jon was a father, husband, brother, friend, and a good cop. var cl_wpb_key = "5a02753943"; Most recently, Merritt helped prosecutors prepare cases for trial by locating witnesses, serving subpoenas, performing background checks, securing evidence and testifying if needed, according to the District Attorney's office. Penrod had a stroke during the surgery that permanently and severely limited his speech. Theyd just never faced that before, where one of their own officers is involved in a suspicious set of circumstances. Although he was jailed for a minimum of 20 Themurdersofmultiple homeless women between 2008-2012, the killing of a University of Memphis football playerin 2007 and a sex worker in 2004 are among cases Merritt helped crack in his time on the force. 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. In-person proceedings resumed at Shelby County Criminal Courtin June. Jordan B. Taylor, 22, of Corbin, has been charged with first-degree murder in the death of three-year-old Amoura M. Smallwood. I know what really happened, Penrod said. Facebook posts that appear to belong to Merritt's wife and sister-in-law state thata mild case of coronavirus turned serious Wednesdaywhen he was admitted to the Intensive Care Unit at Methodist LeBonheur Germantown Hospital. Jon was a true staple to this police department and especially within the Homicide Unit. Robert Bobby Lozanos written statement to police was quite possibly the biggest load of crap Ive ever read in my life.. /* closing frontend */ Merritt, died Sunday, the Shelby County District Attorney's Officeannounced Monday. Tia Young was sentenced to life with the possibility of parole plus three years for conviction charges offelony murder, aggravated assault and criminal attempt to tamper with evidence. Police said they found evidence that the woman had shot her husband With no leads, Det. He would talk for hours, if necessary. Theres two questions in any murder case: why did they do it and why did they do it now? The U.S. In Miami, Detective Rolly Garcia investigates the murder of a 17-year-old boy beaten to death and dumped in the back seat of his car. Detectives start their investigation with the assumption this is a revenge killing. By signing up you agree to our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy, Stand with us in our mission to discover and uncover the story of North Texas, Dallas police detective Ken Penrod dies at 55, What we know after 3 children killed, 2 wounded at Ellis County home, Cowboys owner Jerry Jones defers comment on revival of sexual harassment lawsuit. Later in the interview, Penrod held Richardsons hand between his. He's the true criminal and he belongs in jail. Check out never-before-seen content, free digital evidence kits, and much more! And the video ends with saying Detective Thompson was placed on desk duty afterwards and would most likely be fired. In Miami, Detective Ricardo John discovers a man stabbed to death behind an abandoned church. In Dallas, Det. Despite being his friends and co-workers, few believed him, especially those who knew about his womanizing ways. ', David Goodman, 75, wants Mackay prosecuted over the death of his father Frank. Photo courtesy of Jupiter Police Department. Dan Lusty and the homicide squad find a man with his throat slashed floating in a creek. With no identification, the investigation hinges on identifying the victim through his fingerprints. jQuery("#aws_ec_insertEC_alertIMG_0").show(); Ermatinger, a friend and colleague. 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. Rick Duggan and his team find a victim shot and left behind a vacant house. Long story short he was wrong she didnt kill him but he treats her right off the bat like she did. Make a one-time donation today for as little as $1. In Miami, Detective Ricardo John is investigating the brutal homicide of a 19-year old girl. "It's not in the control of the police or prosecutors. Caroline Mason, Tony Mullins and JT Max investigate the murder of a man found shot dead in a backyard. Please enter valid email address to continue. if (count_closing <= 0) { He became a homicide detective in 2009. Gwinnett County was chosen in part due to its high clearance rate amount of cases solved generally between 88 and 90 percent, Chief Butch Ayers said in 2017. 'Mackay was one of the most frightening I ever met. The police say Stephen Nicholas Broderick, 41, killed three people: his estranged wife, Amanda Broderick, 35; his adopted teenage daughter, Alyssa Broderick; Penrods career was cut short in September 2011 after he collapsed at Jack Evans Police Headquarters. Sgt. His wife Marie said he went to the hospital four days ago with what they thought was a mild case of COVID-19. Penrod made that his craft. Ugh, I hate seeing that! I dont know what his exact job role was for One Community but hes included as an employee in their Feb 2019 newsletter and also Dwayne is photographed on their Facebook page appearing on a radio show representing them in October 2019. The idea that a circumstantial murder case is somehow unique or daunting is not the view of a professional prosecutor. In Cincinnati, a well-loved 58 year-old man is found shot dead in a hallway, still clutching a five-dollar bill. Join the New Times community and help support In Detroit an young man with a new job is playing basketball in the neighborhood he hangs out in when he gets into a fight with some young men who hang out in a house right across the street from the court. He said police probed Mackay's claims, once taking him to a spot where he said he had discarded his shoes which had traces of his victim's blood.