In an effort to bring you the most current updates that we can't mention in every chapter release, we've compiled a list of updates for the week of July 31st-August 6th.
- Ricky Anderson, a former member of the Columbus Police, was indicted via grand jury for the shooting death of 20 year old Donovan Lewis, who was shot and killed in his bed during the execution of a search warrant in August 2022. According to ABC news, body camera footage showed Anderson appearing to open fire immediately upon opening Donovan's bedroom door. Donovan was unarmed. Anderson was a police officer for 30 years and following the murder of Donovan he retired "in bad standing." According to ABC, the attorney for Donovan's mother said "We are relieved that a grand jury concluded what we've known all along: Officer Ricky Anderson broke the law when he shot and killed an unarmed Donovan Lewis as he laid in his bed. CPD bodycam video showed this clearly and nothing has changed in almost a year. Although Mr. Lewis' family is pleased that his killer will soon face a jury of his peers, they are incredibly disappointed that it took so long to come to this conclusion in the first place." https://abcnews.go.com/US/police-officer-ricky-anderson-charged-murder-shooting-unarmed/story?id=102016997
- Another Victim of the Gilgo Beach Murders has been identified as 34 year old sex worker Karen Vergata, whose remains were found 27 years ago. According to People Magazine, she was identified through genetic Genealogy. Karen was reported missing from Manhattan in 1996 and partial remains were found along Long Island's Fire Island in April of 1996. More remains were found In Long Island's Tobay Beach in April of 2011. According to People Magazine, Karen was actually identified last September, but due to the police's involvement in investigating Rex Heuermann, the Suspect identified as the Long Island Serial Killer, the announcement of her identity was held back until this week. https://people.com/long-island-gilgo-beach-case-jane-doe-identified-karen-vergata-7570014
- William Lowe was arrested on first degree murder charges for the murder of his wife of 15 years, 80 year old, Aydil Barbosa after her remains were found in 3 suitcases along the Intracoastal Waterway in Delray Beach Last Month, according to CBS. surveillance footage revealed a man with three bags climbing down the docks and when he reappeared, he no longer had the bags. this man was identified as William Lowe, 78. Police executed a search of his home and found blood splatter in the shower and a 9mm gun. they also found a chainsaw that they believe was used in the crime in a storage unit during the course of their investigation. When asked about where his wife was, Lowe claimed she was in Brazil but could give no details on what airline she had taken. He also claimed to not remember when he had last spoken to her. He has been charged with first degree murder and abuse of a corpse and is being held without bond. https://www.cbsnews.com/miami/news/husband-of-woman-whose-remains-were-found-in-3-floating-suitcases-in-palm-beach-county-arrested-report/?intcid=CNR-02-0623
- Bryan Kohberger, accused murderer of the Idaho 4 has submitted his alibi before court proceedings begin in October. According to his attorney, Kohberger has long had a habit of going for drives alone. Often he would go for drives at night. He did so late on November 12 and into November 13, 2022.” His attorney also said, according to People Magazine "“is not claiming to be at a specific location at a specific time; at this time there is not a specific witness to say precisely where Mr. Kohberger was at each moment of the hours between late night November 12, 2022 and early morning November 13, 2022.” https://people.com/bryan-kohberger-alibi-claim-revealed-idaho-murders-suspect-7569755
- The Body of missing mother, Imani Roberson has been found and her husband Donell Anderson has been charged with her murder. Imani went missing nearly three weeks ago, last seen by her mother on July 16th. according to Fox News, following her mother filing a missing persons report on the 17th, the Rockdale County Sheriff's office immediately launched an investigation. Police immediately suspected foul play was involved and, on the 27th her car was found, set on fire from the inside. Surveillance also showed the car speeding out of their drive way the day she went missing. Sheriff Eric Levett said in a press conference "This investigation led us to conduct several search warrants on homes to include the home of our victim, a car and cell phones. In addition, we spoke to several individuals, collected a number of evidence to include blood in our victims home and in other places that I won't be specific on." Following the discovery of her body, Anderson was arrested and charged with felony murder, malice murder, aggravated assault, and possession of a fire arm. Our thoughts and prayers go out to Imani's family and her four children in light of the unfolding of these terrible events. https://www.foxnews.com/us/body-missing-georgia-mother-imani-roberson-found-husband-charged-murder
