South Lake Tahoe
Prosecutors to seek death penalty against accused Alphabet
Feb 29, 2012 16:46 EST
SAN RAFAEL, California (Reuters) - Prosecutors plan to seek the death penalty against "Alphabet Murders" suspect Joseph Naso, a judge revealed on Wednesday, but the accused serial killer, who pleaded not guilty, insisted on continuing to act as his own attorney.
Prosecutors to seek death penalty for accused "Alphabet murders"
Feb 29, 2012 16:46 EST
SAN RAFAEL, California (Reuters) - Prosecutors plan to seek the death penalty against "Alphabet Murders" suspect Joseph Naso, a judge revealed on Wednesday, but the accused serial killer, who pleaded not guilty, insisted on continuing to act as his own attorney.
Jaycee Dugard sues U.S. over monitoring of her captor
Sep 22, 2011 23:03 EDT
SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Kidnap victim Jaycee Dugard on Thursday sued the federal government and accused it of failing to monitor the felon who grabbed her off a Northern California street as a child and held her for 18 years.
US kidnap victim sues government for neglect
Sep 22, 2011 21:20 EDT
A US woman who was kidnapped as a child and repeatedly raped over 18 years is suing the government for neglect, claiming they failed to protect her from the convicted sex offender.
Nevada gunman said detained in 2000 for mental issues
Sep 07, 2011 16:48 EDT
LAS VEGAS (Reuters) - A man who opened fire at a Nevada pancake house, killing three National Guard soldiers and a civilian before shooting himself, was detained for mental health reasons over a decade ago, police said on Wednesday.
Gunman kills 4 at Nevada pancake house, shoots self
Sep 07, 2011 05:48 EDT
CARSON CITY, Nev (Reuters) - A man with an assault rifle opened fire at a pancake house in Nevada's capital on Tuesday, killing three National Guard soldiers and a civilian and wounding seven others before killing himself, authorities said.
Gunman kills 4 at Nevada pancake house, shoots self
Sep 07, 2011 05:48 EDT
CARSON CITY, Nev (Reuters) - A man with an assault rifle opened fire at a pancake house in Nevada's capital on Tuesday, killing three National Guard soldiers and a civilian and wounding seven others before killing himself, authorities said.
Four killed in US guardsmen shooting
Sep 07, 2011 04:18 EDT
The US state of Nevada reeled in shock Wednesday after a gunman opened fire on a group of National Guardsmen having breakfast at a pancake restaurant, killing four people and wounding seven.
Gunman kills three in US guardsmen shooting
Sep 06, 2011 22:01 EDT
A gunman opened fire on a group of National Guardsmen having breakfast at a Nevada restaurant, killing three people and wounding eight others before turning the gun on himself.
Gunman kills 3, wounds 8 in US guardsmen shooting
Sep 06, 2011 20:36 EDT
A gunman opened fire on a group of national guardsmen having breakfast at a Nevada restaurant, killing three people and wounding eight others before turning the gun on himself.
US kidnap victim's book tops Amazon bestsellers
Jul 12, 2011 19:58 EDT
A California woman's account of being kidnapped as a schoolgirl and repeatedly raped over 18 years in captivity went straight to the top of the Amazon bestseller list on Tuesday, the day it was published.
US 18-year kidnap victim recounts ordeal
Jul 10, 2011 23:01 EDT
A California woman kidnapped as a schoolgirl and repeatedly raped over 18 years in captivity described graphic details of her ordeal, in a first ever TV interview aired Sunday.
Jaycee Dugard wowed by freedom after kidnapping
Jul 07, 2011 03:28 EDT
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Jaycee Dugard, who gave birth to two girls fathered by the captor who kidnapped her as a child, said she is amazed at her newfound freedom, in excerpts released on Thursday from her first interview.
Jaycee Dugard kidnapper gets life in prison
Jun 02, 2011 19:45 EDT
PLACERVILLE, Calif (Reuters) - The California man who abducted 11-year-old Jaycee Lee Dugard in 1991 and held her captive for 18 years was sentenced on Thursday to life in prison.
US kidnap victim lashes out, as abductors jailed
Jun 02, 2011 17:20 EDT
A California woman kidnapped as a girl and repeatedly raped over 18 years hit out at her abductors Thursday saying they had stolen her life, as a court sent the couple away behind bars.
Dugard kidnapper sentenced to life in prison
Jun 02, 2011 15:38 EDT
PLACERVILLE, Calif (Reuters) - Phillip Garrido, who pleaded guilty to kidnapping 11-year-old Jaycee Lee Dugard in 1991 and holding her captive for 18 years, was sentenced on Thursday to 431 years to life in prison.
Dugard kidnapper faces life in prison at sentencing
Jun 02, 2011 08:42 EDT
PLACERVILLE, Calif (Reuters) - The California man who kidnapped 11-year-old Jaycee Lee Dugard in 1991 and held her captive for 18 years faces life behind bars when he is sentenced on Thursday.
US woman to reveal 18-year kidnap ordeal in book
May 09, 2011 19:10 EDT
A California woman kidnapped as a schoolgirl and repeatedly raped while held captive for 18 years is to tell her story in a book, her publisher said Monday.
California couple pleads guilty in 18yr kidnap ordeal
Apr 28, 2011 23:57 EDT
A California couple pleaded guilty to kidnapping a schoolgirl and raping her repeatedly while holding her captive for almost two decades, in a deal welcomed by the now 30-year-old victim.
Jaycee Dugard's kidnappers plead guilty in California
Apr 28, 2011 19:40 EDT
SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - The California couple charged with abducting 11-year-old Jaycee Lee Dugard in 1991 and holding her captive for 18 years pleaded guilty on Thursday to kidnapping and sexual assault charges that carry life prison sentences.
Facts from the Wikipedia page:
| South Lake Tahoe, California | |
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| — City — | |
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| Coordinates: 38°56′00″N 119°59′04″W / 38.9333333°N 119.98444°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | California |
| County | El Dorado |
| Government | |
| - Type | Mayor-council |
| - Mayor | Michael Weber |
| - Senate | Dave Cox (R) |
| - Assembly | Ted Gaines (R) |
| - U.S. Congress | Tom McClintock (R) |
| Area | |
| - Total | 16.5 sq mi (42.7 km2) |
| - Land | 10.1 sq mi (26 km2) |
| - Water | 6.4 sq mi (16.7 km2) |
| Elevation | 6,237 ft (1,901 m) |
| Population (2000) | |
| - Total | 23,609 |
| - Density | 1,430.8/sq mi (552.9/km2) |
| Time zone | Pacific (PST) (UTC-8) |
| - Summer (DST) | PDT (UTC-7) |
| ZIP code | 96150 |
| Area code(s) | 530 |
| FIPS code | 06-73108 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1659822 |
| Website | http://www.cityofslt.us/ |
