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The following cases will be airing this weekend on America's Most Wanted. Get more information on these and other cases on their website- www.amw.com Unknown Ben Novack Jr. Killer - A huge murder mystery surrounds the small town of Rye Brook in upstate New York. Detectives say South Florida millionaire Ben Novack Jr. was beaten to death as he slept in his hotel bed. Ben, the son of the former owner of Miami's famed Fontainebleau Hotel, was the second-largest Batman collector worldwide. Rye Brook police are hot on the trail of Ben's killers but are looking for that one last tip to bring them in. Happy Tran Pham - Houston police have been searching for 24-year-old Happy Tran Pham for more than two years. They say Pham was unhappy because the girl he was dating got back together with her ex. Houston detectives believe Pham's jealousy led to the murder of 29-year-old Pierre Mai, and they have surveillance video of the crime. Unknown Dorothy "Dot" Gay Howard Killer...

This SATURDAY , June 20, 2009, AMERICA’S MOST WANTED will be airing the following cases. Harlem, New York … CARLOS THOMPSON… New York cops say rapper Carlos Thompson handed a .38-caliber revolver to a 13-year-old boy and ordered him to murder another teen. Now, more than a year later, Thompson is in custody. http://www.amw.com/fugitives/ brief.cfm?id=55482 Stone Mountain, Georgia … DERRICK YANCEY… Newly-released surveillance video shows Derrick Yancey, a former sheriff's deputy accused of killing his wife and another man, in his first hours on the run. Investigators say Yancey is seen buying a Greyhound bus ticket to California, but his whereabouts are now unknown. http://www.amw.com/fugitives/ brief.cfm?id=64701 Whitewater, Wisconsin … RICKY HOWARD… Cops in Whitewater, Wisc. say Ricky Howard is a perpetual danger to society. Throughout his life, Howard's been in and out of jail, but cops say in December of 1999, he reached a new low when he violently raped a 12-year-...

HIGH TECH vs CHILD PORN FOX-TV’s “ America’s Most Wanted ” Highlights Florida’s First-in-the-Nation Statewide CyberCrime Sweep Using Groundbreaking Technology to Fight Online Predators The Internet may have revolutionized communications, but it’s also provided a dark cover for some of the most twisted predators: perverts who make and distribute child pornography. State- of-the-art technology is now revolutionizing the way law enforcement fights back. This week on AMERICA’S MOST WANTED (Saturday, June 13 th 9:00 PM ET/PT on FOX), host John Walsh will show viewers how authorities in Florida are using sophisticated technology – and how it’s yielded big results. Governor Charlie Crist created Florida’s CyberCrime Unit in 2005, while serving as the state’s Attorney General, with a mission to protect children from computer-facilitated sexual exploitation. Under Florida’s current Attorney General, Bill McCollum, the CyberCrime Unit has expanded to include a staff of more than ...

America's Most Wanted: America Fights Back is known for it's dedication to putting criminals behind bars, but this week you can be apart of their efforts to help one convicted killer gain his freedom... and prove his innocence. TURNING THE TABLES: CRIME-FIGHTING SHOW HIGHLIGHTS CASE THAT COULD SET CONVICTED KILLER FREE. “America’s Most Wanted” Investigation Shows Justice May NOT Have Been Done. (May 28, 2009), Washington, D.C. – For more than two decades, “America’s Most Wanted” has profiled fugitives and asked the public to help cops chase them down. But in a special episode this Saturday May 30th (9:00-10:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX, AMW Host John Walsh will ask viewers to consider whether one man caught, tried and convicted of murder should NOT be behind bars. In a turnabout for a show that has helped thousands of people get justice, Walsh will investigate a case that raises the question of whether justice has truly been served. When police found the body of a Missour...

The following cases will be airing this week on America's Most Wanted, Saturday night at 9 pm on your local Fox station. And, you can always find more on these cases and many others at their website, www.amw.com Hendersonville, North Carolina … JAIME AROCHE… In 2005, a Hendersonville, N.C. teenager found her mother’s dead body under a pile of dirty blankets in their home. Her mother’s boyfriend, Jaime Aroche, was charged with the murder. Now, AMW is teaming up with cops to help find him. http://www.amw.com/fugitives/ brief.cfm?id=54928 Middletown, Rhode Island … JAMES BELL … Parents near Providence, R.I., were in for the shock of their lives when they found out that James Bell -- the trusted gymnastics coach at a local YMCA -- was accused of molesting their children. What's more, cops say this is just one incident in a long history of sexual abuse and manipulation. Now, Bell has disappeared, and police are on the manhunt for a predator who they say is responsible for ...

The following cases will be airing on America's Most Wanted tonight, at nine pm on your local Fox station. And don't forget to stop by the AMW website , for more on these and other cases. Press release for the newest AMW All Star can be found here. Nationwide … MEXICAN DRUG VIOLENCE INFECTS AMERICA… John Walsh and America’s Most Wanted investigate the dark heart of the war on drugs, taking viewers to the source of the violence that’s spilled over our borders and is infecting American cities. Thousands of people have been killed in Mexico, as the drug cartels battle the government and each other for control of a multi-billion dollar illicit business. http://www.amw.com/features/ feature_story_detail.cfm?id= 3397&mid=0 Douglas, Arizona … JOAQUIN “CHAPO” GUZMAN-LOERA … When Mexican authorities seized 23.5 tons of cocaine from a ship at a port in Manzanillo last year, governments north and south of the border bolstered search efforts for the man they say is responsible:...

Albuquerque, New Mexico … WESLEY WILLIAMS CAPTURE … An airing of AMW has helped solve one of New Mexico’s biggest murder mysteries. Police are charging Wesley Williams with a murder that went unsolved for nine years: the shooting death of Sandra Jean Brady, whose unidentified body was discovered buried in the desert outside Albuquerque. http://www.amw.com/captures/ brief.cfm?id=62701 Nationwide … GANG TECC Most Wanted …With the rise in gang-related violence becoming a problem nationwide, America’s Most Wanted is teaming up with the U.S. Department of Justice’s Gang TECC unit to announce a new “Most Wanted” list containing the worst of the worst gang bangers in the country. In addition to the announcement in the broadcast, information about the twelve fugitives will be unveiled on AMW.com this Saturday, April, 25 th at 9 p.m. ET. Florida … Julio Bonachea … Julio Bonachea is wanted for violent home invasions, armed robberies, attempted murder and for escaping from pri...

AMW Press Release: Fredericksburg, VA Cop Becomes Finalist in AMW All-Star Contest April 8, 2009 – A police officer from Fredericksburg, Virginia whose quick thinking helped end a tense and violent confrontation has been chosen by the public as the latest finalist in the 2009 America’s Most Wanted All-Star Contest , sponsored by Sprint. The iconic crime-fighting TV show’s contest recognizes outstanding achievements by first responders nationwide. While on evening patrol of June 6, 2008, Officer Joe Young became was called to a domestic violence call involving an armed suspect. As another officer pursued the gun man, Officer Young decided to distract the suspect by opening the door of his cruiser with the radio blaring. It worked – and Officer Young was then able to place himself between the armed suspect and the entrance to his intended victim’s apartment. As the suspect attempted to return to the apartment, Officer Young confronted him and gunshots were exchanged. The suspect was...

AMW Press Release: NYPD Officer Who Combines Compassion with Crime-Fighting Is Named Finalist in AMW All-Star Contest March 31, 2009 – A New York City cop with a big heart has been chosen by the public as a finalist in the 2009 AMW All-Star contest, sponsored by Sprint. The contest recognizes outstanding achievements by first responders. Members of the public who voted at the America’s Most Wanted website, AMW.com , recognized Officer Susan Porcello’s humanity in a job that often calls for emotions to be put aside. Officer Porcello has been with the NYPD since 1998. Last July, she responded to a 911 call from the residence of an elderly man who was ill. Gasper Musso had no family or friends, but after assisting him, Officer Porcello changed that. Not only did she open her heart to him, but for the next six months, she and her partner provided Mr. Musso with the things he needed to care for himself. And when she learned that he was a retired U.S. Marine, Officer Porc...

This Saturday, America's Most Wanted will be airing the following cases: Jesus “Chuy” Canales: Family members tell AMW that Lucy Preciado was tired of her lazy husband fighting and mistreating their children, and that she was moving out of their home. But he refused to let her go, and cops say he impaled her with a sword right in front of their kids. Investigators believe their suspect may have fled as far as El Salvador and they need your help in tracking him down. http://www.amw.com/fugitives/ brief.cfm?id=62974 Jeremy Dunn: America's Most Wanted has worked to solve some of the coldest cases in America, but one murder investigation would lead cops to seven other unsolved slayings. Right now, watch this week's five-part online series going behind the scenes with an exclusive look at the captures produced by AMW's Evan Marshall. http://www.amw.com/fugitives/ brief.cfm?id=41958 Edward LeBlanc: Friends and family say Kristin Miner was a shy, thoughtful ...

This week the following cases will be aired on America's Most Wanted. You can watch AMW at 9pm on your local Fox network, Saturday nights. Or, visit their website www.amw.com for more information on these cases, and many others. Wendale Davis Killer: Wendale Davis, 16, was known as 'Sweets,' and to those who knew him, the name was a perfect fit. On April 23, 2006, Wendale was talking with a female friend outside her Bakersfield, Calif. home when a car driven by gang members rolled up looking for trouble. http://www.amw.com/fugitives/ brief.cfm?id=64173 Wendale Davis Foundation: The Wendale Davis Foundation was born out of a senseless murder, and now uses that tragedy as a platform to make a difference in the lives of at-risk youth in the community of Bakersfield, Calif. and beyond. http://www.amw.com/features/ feature_story_detail.cfm?id= 3290&mid=0 Kisha Rutledge: Milton, Ga. police say escort service owner Kisha "Key" Rutledge had one of her...

America's Most Wanted airs at 9pm Saturday nights on your local Fox Station. This week AMW is asking for your help on the following cases: Unknown Ben Bradley Killer: Benjamin Bradley was an was extraordinary snowboarder. Just before his 29th birthday, Ben was killed on his way to a Wyoming ski resort. But his one-of-a-kind snowboard is still missing, and finding it could help police crack this murder mystery wide open. http://www.amw.com/fugitives/ brief.cfm?id=42421 Darak Williams: Cops in Pennsylvania say Darak Williams and Kashema Reddish, who have been on the run since Feb. 21, 2008, now face first-degree and third-degree murder charges, respectively, in connection with the death of Reddish's 3-year-old daughter, Kavannah Salvador. http://www.amw.com/fugitives/ brief.cfm?id=54356 John Snyder: As John Snyder's marriage crumbled, cops say his sanity went along with it: police tell AMW that he's a neo-Nazi activist, and he committed one of the most viole...

America's Most Wanted, which airs on Fox at 9pm on Saturday nights, will be airing the following cases this weekend: Devon Russell: Smuggling drugs, weapons and illegal aliens is big business along U.S. shores. In South Florida, federal, state and local law enforcement are taking on smugglers; since 2005, more than 30 innocent men and women have died at sea near Florida's coastline as a result of smuggling. Cops are now searching for a key player in the ring, Devon Russell. http://www.amw.com/fugitives/ brief.cfm?id=55506 Henry Pierre: Just days after an AMW tipster led the Royal Bahamian Police to suspected smuggler Henry Pierre, reports from the Bahamas say that the accused killer and alien smuggler was set free, but rearrested a short time later. The fugitive's initial release came as a complete surprise to cops in Florida, as U.S. officials were working vigorously to extradite Pierre to face charges on American soil. http://www.amw.com/fugitives/ brief.cfm?id=5...

This Saturday the America's Most Wanted will be airing the following cases, which you can catch at 9pm on your local Fox Station: Glen Holmes Jr.: Conroe, Texas Police say Glen Holmes Jr. carjacked Barry Thomas, before fatally shooting him in the back. Holmes then proceeded to hold up the drive-through, demanding tacos to go, before leading cops on a high-speed chase. http://www.amw.com/fugitives/ brief.cfm?id=60000 Michael Bresnahan: He's accused of breaking into a house in a quaint New England town and raping a 61-year-old retiree. But after a year on the run and a manhunt that included six states, Michael Bresnahan's run from justice has ended. AMW spoke to his alleged victim, police and the tipsters who turned him in on the opposite side of the country, in Oregon. http://www.amw.com/fugitives/ brief.cfm?id=54333 Unknown Tammy Vincent Killers: Almost 30 years have passed since police were called to an isolated beach 20 miles north of San Francisco to invest...

America's Most Wanted airs at 9pm on your local Fox station, Saturday night... tune in this weekend to see the following case: Sarah Pender: Less than two hours after AMW viewers saw Sarah Pender on the Top Ten Fugitives of 2008 show on Dec. 20, 2008, a quick-witted tipster went straight to authorities after recognizing her. Chicago Police wasted no time on following up on the tip, just in time to catch Pender as she was packing her bags to take off. http://www.amw.com/fugitives/ brief.cfm?id=58000 Jose Perez: In December 2004, Ingrid Perez was living with her father and three brothers in Miami Beach, Florida, until the night cops say Ingrid's father - Jose Antonio Perez - sexually assaulted her. http://www.amw.com/fugitives/ brief.cfm?id=41311 Jesus Duran: He was a Mexican-educated Texas schoolteacher, but cops say Jesus Duran crossed the line when he began inappropriately touching students. http://www.amw.com/fugitives/ brief.cfm?id=63104 Pedro Farjado: ...

I was a little late to my inbox, so I sadly missed the special announcement that America's Most Wanted was airing on Fox tonight, rather than tomorrow night as usual. In case you missed it, or if you were lucky enough to catch it and were looking for more information- the following cases aired: Jesus Canales: Family members tell America's Most Wanted that Lucy Preciado was tired of her lazy husband fighting and mistreating their children, and that she was moving out of their home. But he refused to let her go, and cops say he killed her right in front of their kids. http://www.amw.com/fugitives/ brief.cfm?id=62974 Suspected Mamadou Barry Killers: America's Most Wanted has worked to solve some of the coldest cases in America, but one murder investigation would lead cops to seven other unsolved slayings. Right now, watch this week's five-part online series going behind the scenes with an exclusive look at the captures produced by AMW's Evan Marshall. Toni...

This week, the following cases will be airing on America's Most Wanted. You can catch AMW at 9pm on your local Fox network on Saturdays. Darryl Crenshaw: Deputy U.S. Marshals say accused Connecticut girlfriend-killer Darryl Crenshaw slipped into Mexico to escape from authorities. But an AMW tipster remembered seeing that familiar face in a Mexican jail -- and helped take Crenshaw down. http://www.amw.com/Fugitives/ brief.cfm?id=58213 Marjan Rroku: When two teenage Albanian sisters met Marjan Rroku at a Bible study group, they thought he was a great guy. But five years later, he had taken the life of one sister and sent the other fleeing to the US. After a close encounter on a Washington D.C. Metro train, police fear the killer is in pursuit again. http://www.amw.com/fugitives/ brief.cfm?id=41730 Paul Buford: Deputy U.S. Marshals in Detroit say they're hot on the trail of an elusive gang member, wanted for his role in the upper echelon of the Black Mafia Family criminal ...

The following cases will be airing Saturday at 9pm on your local Fox station: Esnel Jean: North Miami detectives will never forget the gruesome sight of a woman and two children killed and buried in a homemade crypt. They say the man behind the horrific murders is Esnel Jean, a Haitian voodoo priest. Jean remains the focus of an international manhunt and they need your help to help capture him. http://www.amw.com/fugitives/ brief.cfm?id=24802 Bradley and Luann Chase: Bradley Chase is back in Indiana after eight years on the run. Chase and his wife Luann were captured in October after appearing on Fifteen Seconds of Shame. It only took AMW viewers 12 hours to capture the duo after they got the publicity they never wanted. http://www.amw.com/fugitives/ brief.cfm?id=60004 Yaser Said: They say he killed his daughters. In a crime that shocked the nation, two young women were found shot to death in the back of a taxi, and their father is one of the nation's most-wanted men. http...

There will be no new episode of America's Most Wanted this week, however- there are new cases I'm sure you'll be interested in catching up on, as the AMW team has been hard at work on them. Unknown Bennie Angelo Killer: Bennie Angelo was a patriot who served his country in its time of need during World War II, and he survived the attack on Pearl Harbor. But more than 65 years later, on Jan. 7, 2007, Ohio cops say the 87-year-old was ambushed by violent robbers in his home. The attackers not only stole the contents of Bennie's home safe, they took Bennie's life and they set a fire to cover their tracks. http://www.amw.com/fugitives/ brief.cfm?id=43230 Unknown Riggs Park Jane Doe Killer: Cops in Washington, D.C. say that someone took a young woman's life and threw her body in a dumpster like a piece of trash. Now, they need your help to find out who she was -- and who killed her. http://www.amw.com/fugitives/ brief.cfm?id=60973 Also, next time you’re bro...

The following America's Most Wanted cases will air this Saturday at 9pm on your local Fox station: Muammer Aldailam: In a moment of passion, cops say Muammer "Mike" Aldailam shot and killed his girlfriend after she tried to break off their relationship. Authorities believe Aldailam may be desperate to get back to his native country of Yemen, but they need your help in finding him before he gets that far. http://www.amw.com/fugitives/ brief.cfm?id=51985 Jeffrey Marshall: When the short courtship of Elizabeth "Lynne" Waterson and Jeffrey Marshall ended, the ambitious, beautiful Lynne continued to deflect Marshall's unwanted advances. For months, cops say an obsessed Marshall stalked his former girlfriend and refused to take no for an answer until one day in April 2007, when he took his twisted infatuation to a deadly breaking point. http://www.amw.com/fugitives/ brief.cfm?id=51389 Cinthya Rodriguez: Cops in California say that Cinthya Rodri...