Wednesday, January 31, 2007

Help Missouri Missing Adults

Help Missouri's Missing Adults

Other states have already passed elderly/endangered alerts--It's time Missouri do so.


Thanks to all those who have offered support in Mary Lee Grobe's case and/or support of the many other missing Missouri persons cases.

Senator Scott Rupp sponsored SB 67 which will allow the Missouri Dept. of Public Safety to establish rules for Amber like alerts for missing elderly and endangered adults. This would be a much needed step in improving the success rate of these investigations. It is our hope that Mary Lee Grobes case will bring awareness of the improvements needed. We hope to turn our tragedy into something positive that will help others. The link for the bill follows.

http://www.senate.mo.gov/07info/BTS_Web/Bill.aspx?SessionType=R&BillID=97

Most people we have discussed this with believe it is a great idea but last year a similar bill was tucked into a bigger crime bill and didn’t make it. If you as we believe this would be a positive change for Missouri could you please let your senator know? Something as simple as:

Dear Senator _____, please support SB67 regarding missing person advisories. Be sure to include your name and home area as it means more to them if it comes from one of their constituents.

E-Mail your Missouri State Senator

Also, if you have family or friends in any of the senate committee members district areas could you please ask them to contact their senators.

Your help is very much appreciated.

Contact information for Senator Rupp and the Missouri State Senate Judiciary and Civil and Criminal Jurisprudence Committee members listed below.

Senator Scott T. Rupp
http://www.senate.mo.gov/07info/members/mem02.htm
District 2, Lincoln County and part of St. Charles County
573-751-1282
FAX: (573) 526-4766
E-Mail: scott.rupp@senate.mo.gov

Senator Matt Bartle, Chair
http://www.senate.mo.gov/07info/members/mem08.htm
8th District, Jackson County
(573) 751-1464
FAX: (573) 751-8442
E-Mail: matt.bartle@senate.mo.gov

Senator Jack Goodman, Vice Chair
http://www.senate.mo.gov/07info/members/mem29.htm
29th Discrict, Counties of Barry, Lawrence, McDonald,
Ozark, Stone & Taney
(573) 751-2234
Fax: (573) 526-9808
E-Mail: jack.goodman@senate.mo.gov

Senator Chris Koster
http://www.senate.mo.gov/07info/members/mem31.htm
Discrict 31, Counties of Bates, Cass, Johnson and Vernon
(573) 751-1430
FAX: (573) 751-9751
E-Mail: chris.koster@senate.mo.gov

Senator John Loudon
http://www.senate.mo.gov/07info/members/mem07.htm
District 7 Part of St Louis County
(573) 751-9763
FAX: (573) 522-3379
E-Mail: john.loudon@senate.mo.gov

Senator Rob Mayer
http://www.senate.mo.gov/07info/members/mem25.htm
Discrict 25, Counties of Butler, Dunklin, New Madrid,
Pemiscot, Ripley, Stoddard and Wayne
(573) 751-3859
FAX: (573) 526-1384
E-Mail: Rob.Mayer@senate.mo.gov

Senator Chuck Graham
http://www.senate.mo.gov/07info/members/mem19.htm
19th District, Counties Boone and Randolph
(573) 751-2162
FAX: (573) 751-4703
E-Mail: Chuck.Graham@senate.mo.gov

Senator Jolie Justus
http://www.senate.mo.gov/07info/members/mem10.htm
10th District Part of Jackson County
(573) 751-2788
FAX: (573) 751-9776
E-Mail: jolie.justus@senate.mo.gov

Senator Jeff Smith
http://www.senate.mo.gov/07info/members/mem04.htm
4th District Part of St. Louis City
(573) 751-3599
E-Mail: Jeff.Smith@senate.mo.gov

Friday, January 12, 2007

Thanks to Franklin County Sheriff Gary Toelke

Thanks to Missouri’s Franklin County Sheriff, Gary Toelke, for his leadership in the Ownsby and Hornbeck case. This was an awesome outcome and sets an example of how everyone benefits when ALL work together. Law Enforcement of all levels cooperate and support each other, the media makes all of us aware and people speak up when they see anything that is out of line.

If Missouri’s Sheriff’s are to be successful they must use the resources that are available to them. They can’t solve crimes when they work alone because the criminals can outsmart them.

We’re thankful Missouri participates in the National Amber Alert System for children and ask they do the same for adults especially for the elderly or incompetent who need extra protection. Many states have already enacted laws to protect the elderly. Missouri, it’s time we do something to help those who need our help. There are too many missing women and children in Missouri. Something has to be done to ensure their safety.

Shawn Hornbeck and Ben Ownby found ALIVE

Ownby, Hornbeck Found Alive

William Ben Ownby and Shawn Hornbeck were found Friday afternoon in an apartment in Kirkwood. Ben, 13, went missing on Monday after getting off his school bus near his Beaufort, Missouri home. Sources tell FOX 2 News that the FBI stormed a house in Kirkwood and found Ben along with Shawn Hornbeck who had been missing since 2002. Hornbeck was last seen riding his bike on Oct. 6 in Richwoods, MO.

Police say they went to serve a search warrant and that resulted in the recovery.
Both boys appear to be okay. They will be checked out.

There was a tip on the truck that led them to the area.
Under arrest is, Michael J. Devlin, 41, of Kirkwood, Missouri with one count of kidnapping. He is in custody being held on $1 million bond. More charges are likely to be filed.
Shawn Hornbeck was 11 years old when he disappeared. He is now 15.

http://www.myfoxstl.com/



Wednesday, January 10, 2007

Where is Ben Ownby ?

Thank You FOX 2 News in St Louis MO for the info on Ben Ownby:
http://www.myfoxstl.com/myfox/pages/Home/Detail?contentId=2020440&version=16&locale=EN-US&layoutCode=VSTY&pageId=1.1.1

Stories
Search Effort Intensifies For Missing Teen
Text: Many Leads, But 13-Year-Old Boy Still Missing
Ben Ownby - Descriptions, Contact Numbers, Stories, Links
Complete Wednesday Morning News Conference
Ben's Description, Contact Information
Links
National Center For Missing and Exploited Children
More Local Stories on myFOXstl.com
Galleries
PHOTO GALLERY: Ben Ownby





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