Tuesday, November 22, 2011

What's in The News Today

A woman goes missing after appearing on People's Court. Michelle Parker a mother of three has been missing since Thursday. She was  last seen when she dropped off her 3 year-old twins. The couple appeared on People's court to dispute about an engagement ring. She told Judge Marilyn Milian that she and Dale Smith had an abusive relationship and he gets malicious and vindictive when he drinks. He was suing her for the engagement that she threw off a balcony during a heated argument. Michelle's mother said that "Michelle was humiliated  that she was on People's court and wish she never went on." The show was filmed in the summer, but was aired on Thursday the same day she went missing. They found Michelle's car at a mall shopping center where she rarely shops. Investigators are trying to find her iPhone. Hundreds of volunteers are searching for Michelle passing out flyers and wearing t-shirts with Michelle's photo.

Gutman. M. ( November 21, 2011). Michelle Parker: Missing Florida Mom 'Humiliated' by 'Peoples Court'
Appearance. abc NEWS. Retrieved November 22, 2011, from   Michelle Parker: Missing Florida Mom 'Humiliated' by 'People's Court' Appearance - ABC News


A mother goes missing while sleeping with her daughter. Karen Johnson Swift 44-years-old has been missing since October 30. Last seen is when she picked her daughter up from a Halloween party at 1:30 a.m. because her daughter wasn't feeling well. She laid down with her daughter and was gone when the daughter woke. She filed for a divorce from her husband David Swift. Their relationship was volatile and she wanted to leave with the kids and start over. She stayed married only to keep the kids together and to have enough time get her life in order before she and the kids left. Friends of Karen's stated that "it was not a coincidence that she filed for a divorce then became missing." Karen's car was found on a rural road in Tennessee. Clothing belonging to her was also found in a brush near the car and they were confirmed as being Karen's. A neighbor of Karen's was arrested who had a felony warrant for cruelty to animals. John Hogshooter is accused of poisoning two dogs including one that belong to the Swifts. She is 5'5' tall, 138 lbs. with blonde hair and green eyes. Anyone with information is asked to call 731-285-2802.

Huff Post. Crime. (November 9, 2011). Karen Johnson Swift Case: Friend Says Police Have Found Missing Mom's Clothing. Retrieved November 22, 2011, fromKaren Johnson Swift Case: Friend Says Police Have Found Missing Mom's Clothing

Two runners die after running a marathon. Sunday's Marathon in Philadelphia ended with two runners  who have not been identified dead. Weather conditions were perfect it was cool, light winds and cloudy skies. The race began at 7 a.m. and Folisho Tuko (Ethiopian descent) won the men's race with the time of 2 hours, 19 minutes, 14 seconds. Mariska Kramer (Dutch descent) won the women's race 2 hours, 25 minutes, 46 seconds.

ovember 20, 2011). 2 runners die during Philadelphia Marathon. Retrieved November 22, 2011, from  CNN U.S. ( November 20, 2011). 2 runners die during Philadelphia Marathon. Retrieved November 22, 2011, from  2 runners die during Philadelphia Marathon - CNN.com






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