Archive for Monday, April 13, 2009
Third suspect in Dollar General murder pleads guilty
Robert Haberlein, 20, of Kansas City, Kan., left, and John Backus, 21, of Bonner Springs, right, were sentenced Thursday to life in prison for their parts in the November 2005 murder of Robin Bell, center, at the Dollar General Store in Bonner Springs.
April 13, 2009
Amber Russell, 18, of Lenexa, pleaded guilty Monday in juvenile court to first-degree murder, aggravated kidnapping and aggravated robbery for her participation in the Nov. 11, 2005 murder of Robin Bell at the Bonner Springs Dollar General.
Russell, who was 15 at the time of the murder, made a deal with the Wyandotte County District Attorney’s Office that she would be tried as a minor in exchange for her truthful testimony in the trials of Robert Haberlein and John Backus. Both men were sentenced this month to life in prison for their involvement in the murder.
Sentencing for Russell is scheduled for 9 a.m. Wednesday, May 13, at in Juvenile Court Division 15.
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What’s the best way to spend a snow day?
Shovel your driveway and paths, check neighbors’ driveways and then grab all your closest little ones and find the biggest sledding hill. Snowmen also are a must. Snow days are a great time to catch up on missed shows and much-needed rest. I love snowdays, they haven’t changed one bit even as an adult, although I am sure not all working adults can say that, but I am happy I can. I was excited to see the snowmen and other snow sculptures throughout the Lawrence and Kansas City metro areas.
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