Monticello Live

At 9:30, Sunday evening, first responders were called to the report of a big rig/pick up collision, at the Winchester store.
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On March 5th, 2016 at approx. 7:15 am, the Monticello Police Department received a call of a stabbing on the 1300 block of North Hyatt.

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Concealing Birth & Abuse of Corpse Trial, Underway

Jurors Answer Pro-Life:Pro-Choice Questions

2 Attorneys Testify in Jury Trial

Trial Update – Crime Lab Witness Reports Possible Cause of Death

Prosecution Rests – Other Details

Abuse of Corpse Charge Dismissed on Technicality – Concealing Birth Charge still in Court

Defendant Testifies in Jury Trial

Jury Deliberation Begins at 6 pm

“Guilty,” with a 6 Year Prison Sentence

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Found – male yorkie in the Ladelle/Lone Sassafras area.

Please call or text 870-723-4430.

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After the jury was notified of the first ruling, the “concealing a birth” segment began.

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Charges against Anne Bynum were dropped on the charge of abuse of a corpse,  after Judge Sam Pope agreed with a motion by defense counsel attorney Chuck Gibson.

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The trial continued with a forensic psychologist from UAM, on the stand, after lunch.

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We’re not sure when the driver of thie Buick parked it here, but authorities do know when it was towed for the scene.

During the night, var, registered from Bigelow, was parked directly in front of the Collins Cominto Fire Dept station doors, blocking in one of their fire trucks.

It was towed from the site by JNA Towing.

A 40 year old McGehee man, believed to be on his way to a Drew County jury trial, Wednesday, for the alleged rape of a 7-year-old Monticello girl was found with an apparent self-inflicted 22 caliber gunshot wound to the forehead.

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After opening arguments, the defense began calling their witnesses.

After the court resumed, after lunch, Bynum’s mother, the sheriff’s investigator, and 2 area attorneys were called to the stand.

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In the “concealing a birth” and “abuse of a corpse” case, at 11 am, the jury of 8 men and 4 women were seated, Read the rest of this entry »

The jury is currently being selected in the Drew County courthouse in the case of Anne Bynum, who is accused of concealing a birth and abuse of a corpse.

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e cafeteria celebrated Dr. Seuss’ birthday, with a big thanks to Migeal Strong for being such a great Cat in the Hat, and to all the food service staff who helped make the event happen.

Shortly after 11 AM, Tuesday morning, a Drew County home was destroyed by fire.

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