TX Senate Approved Confidentiality of Drug Suppliers: A measure initially approved in the Texas state Senate will keep the identities of suppliers of lethal injection drugs confidential. Paul J Weber of WHEC reports that many drug manufacturers refuse to supply lethal injection drugs to death penalty states without complete confidentiality due to threats from death penalty opponents. The state House is expected to consider the measure this week as well. Texas says that they have enough pentobarbital to carry out two more executions, one of which is scheduled on Wednesday.
7 Victims Found in Serial Killer Investigation: Behind a strip mall, Connecticut law enforcement have uncovered what they describe as a serial killer's "dumping ground," where multiple remains of missing women were discovered. Fox News reports that three victims, all missing since 2003, were found in 2007, and a trained FBI canine lead investigators to four more bodies at the end of last month. Police say they are focusing on a particular suspect, already in prison, so there is no threat to the public.
Baltimore Unrest Causes Crime Spike: Since the
unrest that ignited in Baltimore over the death of Freddie Gray, the city is experiencing a significant spike
in crime. Dakarai Turner of ABC 2 News
reports that since the April 25, the day the unrest began, there have been 22
murders and 39 non-fatal shootings. Some
believe that the increase in violence is due to "de-policing," as Baltimore
officers feel "unappreciated, dejected and targeted." However, a retired police major
said that while the "blue flu" can happen, it usually does not
affect an entire department.
Alien Children Border Crossings Down from 2014: Illegal immigrant children from Central America are crossing the border at far lower rates than in 2013 and 2014, dropping a total of 58 percent this year. Stephen Dinan of the Washington Times reports that the U.S.'s efforts to dissuade would-be immigrants from making the journey by convincing them that there are no "free passes" helped reduce the flow. If the current pace continues, authorities predict that fewer than 40,000 Unaccompanied Alien Children will be caught, compared to the 68,541 illegal immigrant children who were caught by the end of last year.
Prison Partially Closed After Riot: Sections of Tecumseh State Correctional Institution in Lincoln, Nebraska are closed for repairs after being damaged during a 10-hour takeover that began on Sunday, resulting in the death of two inmates. Paul Hammel and Joe Duggan of the World-Herald Bureau report that investigators are still unclear what started the riot, which involved 100 to 200 inmates. Officials cite issues regarding understaffing and overcrowding as a contributing factor.
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