Song of the Day: Conquest by The White Stripes

I just discovered The White Stripes and I really like them. I love this song!

Swedish gangsters using dwarves to steal from luggage on travel buses

OK, I know that I do not normally post on these kinds of things, but one of my co-workers brought this to my attention and it was too funny for words! In Sweden, gangsters are having dwarves hide in luggage, only to get out when the doors are closed and go through the other luggage, stealing money, jewelry and anything else of value. Apparently some have been caught doing this. How funny would that be to open up the luggage compartment and see "people of limited stature" going through luggage! Oh come on, it is funny and you know it!

Dwarves zipped in suitcases steal from Swedes
Swedish gangsters use dwarfs to steal
Police hunt dwarf thieves

Brad Renfro dead at 25; laid to rest today in his hometown of Nashville, TN

Brad Renfro was found dead on Jan. 15, exact cause unknown at this time, although it has been speculated that it could be drug or alcohol related. Brad had been in several movies and did some TV shows also. My favorite movie of his was his first, The Client. I loved the book and really enjoyed the movie. And he was great, especially for being so young and his first role. I also liked him in Bully. Unfortunately, it appears that he will be remembered more for his drug/alcohol issues and legal problems than for the talent he had. But I hope not.



Troubled Actor Brad Renfro Dies at 25
Brad Renfro, Former Child Movie Actor, Dies at 25
Wikipedia: Brad Renfro
IMDb: Brad Renfro
Funeral arrangements for Brad Renfro
Brad Renfro Laid To Rest In Hometown Funeral
Brad Renfro Remembered by Family at Memorial Service

Fugitive: Cpl. Cesar Armando Laurean for the murder of Lance Cpl. Maria Frances Lauterbach

Lance Cpl. Maria Frances Lauterbach


I have been covering this case in my crime blog. It sickens me. They found Maria's body today, with her unborn child. And this Marine, who was accused of raping her and being the father of her unborn child, is on the run now.














Cpl. Cesar Armando Laurean


America's Most Wanted: Cpl. Cesar Armando Laurean

Update: Lance Cpl. Maria Frances Lauterbach *adult female body and fetus found in grave in suspect, Cpl. Cesar Armando Laurean’s backyard; he is now charged with first degree murder

Update: Maria Lauterbach murder *Burned remains found in missing Marine’s backyard; Sheriff predicts bizarre ending*

Update: Lance Cpl Maria Lauterbach *Sheriff announced Maria is dead, looking for her grave; suspect is fellow Marine Cpl. Cesar Armando Laurean*

Missing: Lance Cpl. Maria Frances Lauterbach from Camp Lejeune, NC since 12/14/07 *Pregnant Marine disappeared right before she was to testify*

Song of the Day: Baby, Baby by Amy Grant

I remember hearing that Amy Grant wrote this song about the birth of her first child. This song reminds me of when April was just a little girl (like 3 years old). We would dance around to this song. I always think of her when I hear it. And now she is going to have her first child in about 4 months.