Ryan Martin and Dillon West attended Thursday’s court hearing. Ashley Johnston was a no-show.
Crime & Courts
Trial in Thornton death case set for late August
Three Arkansas teenagers were in court again Thursday for a hearing on motions by defense attorneys to try each defendant separately for the death of Kevin Thornton of Juneau.
Kevin Thornton case remains in Arkansas adult court
Teens charged with second degree murder in the death of Kevin Thornton of Juneau, will be tried in adult court.
Juneau man sues for President’s birth records
Gordon Epperly believes the state Division of Elections has not properly verified whether Obama is constitutionally qualified for office.
New indictment returned in baby homicide case
David J. Paul is being charged with two counts of murder in the second degree and one count of manslaughter.
Juneau man changes plea in sexual abuse case
Ronald W. Blue may be ordered to spend at least 25-years in prison when he is sentenced in September.
U.S. House passes resolution naming Juneau federal courthouse after late Judge Boochever
Alaska Representative Don Young’s resolution now moves to the U.S. Senate, where Alaska Senators Mark Begich and Lisa Murkowski have sponsored companion legislation.
Vermont double homicide may have Alaska connection
Prosecutors refuse to identify the suspect, but a Vermont news outlet is reporting that Israel Keyes, arrested for killing Samantha Koenig of Anchorage, is also suspected of killing William and Lorraine Currier.
Three charged in last month’s arson at Adair Kennedy field
Police say surveillance video shows 24-year-old Dillon West, 23-year-old Ryan Martin, and 18-year-old Ashley Johnston — all Juneau residents — moments before specialized turf laying equipment was burned.
Who really murdered the Benolkens?
Newton Lambert’s attorney believes DNA testing of evidence samples will hint at other suspects in the 1982 murders of Anne and James Benolken.