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Fort victims had different reasons for enlisting

The 13 people killed when an Army psychiatrist allegedly opened fire on fellow soldiers at Fort Hood, Texas, included several people who shared the same profession as the alleged shooter, a father of three with ties to Laos whose family had a history of military service, a civilian who had returned to work a week after suffering a heart attack, and a psychiatric nurse who arrived at Fort Hood a day before the shooting. Here is a look at the victims.

Memorabilia dealer files suit against OJ in Vegas

A memorabilia dealer who blames his heart attacks on the stress of being robbed at gunpoint by O.J. Simpson is suing the former football star and five other men who were in the room during the heist, seeking unspecified civil damages.

Garrido victim in Nevada case: 'Don't let him out'

A Nevada woman who was abducted and raped in 1976 by California kidnapping suspect Phillip Garrido said Thursday she believes he deserves the death penalty, although his crimes wouldn't qualify him.

Fla. victim identified decades after her killing

A woman found slain a quarter century ago in Florida has been identified after relatives read about her case on a sheriff's web site for unidentified victims.

Victims lash out at Madoff sentencing

Excerpts from statements made by victims of Bernard Madoff's financial fraud. Madoff was sentenced to 150 years in prison Monday.

Correction: Swine Flu Victim story

In April 27 stories that mentioned the death of Gerardo Leyva Lolis, The Associated Press, relying on information provided by the hospital director, reported erroneously that a laboratory had confirmed Leyva had swine flu. Hospital director Carlos Aranza now says swine flu was only suspected at the time, and that tests later showed he had regular seasonal influenza.

Pentagon says Navy officer killed in Iraq shooting

The Pentagon says a 52-year-old Navy officer was among those killed when a U.S. soldier opened fire at a clinic in Baghdad.

Early swine flu victim's widow not told of disease

The 39-year-old bricklayer fell ill two weeks ago and became one of the first Mexicans to die of swine flu. But no health worker has come to his home outside Mexico City to offer medicine or ask about the neighbors' pigs.

Israeli man injured in 2002 bombing dies of wounds

The wife of an Israeli man injured in a Palestinian suicide bombing in 2002 says he has died of his wounds.

Maine parishioner poisoned with arsenic dies at 67

One of the parishioners who drank arsenic-tainted coffee at a church in northern Maine six years ago has died. Frances "Fran" Ruggles was 67.

A look at victims of the Binghamton, NY, shootings

A look at some of the victims in the April 3 shootings at the American Civic Association, an immigrant aid center, in Binghamton, N.Y.

Wisconsin man faces murder charge in 1980 killing

Blood from a stain in a bathroom sink linked a 51-year-old man to the beating and stabbing death of a friend's wife nearly 30 years ago, according to a criminal complaint filed Monday.

Japanese man certified as double A-bomb victim

A 93-year-old Japanese man has become the first person certified as a survivor of both U.S. atomic bombings at the end of World War II, officials said Tuesday.

Famed Pakistani gang-rape victim gets married

A Pakistani gang-rape victim who shunned custom and rose to global fame by speaking out about her case has defied another local taboo — she just got married.

Ill. churchgoer wonders if he acted quickly enough

A churchgoer credited with helping subdue a gunman who shot and killed a southern Illinois pastor says he questions whether he acted quickly enough to stop the violence.

For one-armed woman, court victory is bittersweet

Some people would give their right arm for $6 million. Diana Levine would prefer the arm.

Medics describe horror of Conn. chimp attack

Her hands looked like they were wrecked by a machine. Eyes wounded, hair yanked out. Face and scalp injuries so extensive, all the blood obscured whatever parts were left.

Attorney: NJ teen abandoned in woods losing trust

A woman who says she was deceived and abandoned by her angry friends in the woods of northern New Jersey on a frigid night bears scars both physical and emotional from her ordeal, her lawyer said Friday.

Irish find remains of IRA victim missing since '81

Human remains found in the hills south of Dublin were confirmed Friday to be those of a Belfast teenager killed by the outlawed Irish Republican Army decades ago.

Court denies appeal over victim impact evidence

The Supreme Court has turned down appeals from death row inmates seeking to limit videos and similar material prepared by murder victims' families for juries.

Bankruptcy judge orders victim to pay back thief

Mark Poveromo feels ripped off twice over. A judge ordered him to repay money he collected from a builder convicted of stealing from him — and told him to kick in the thief's attorney fees and court costs, too.

Family of US Embassy attack victim in shock

Exactly one month before the bombing that would take her life, a young Yemeni-American left an upstate New York city with her trousseau and wedding dress to marry a man she'd never met and eventually settle down in the ancestral country she'd never visited.

Home of 'Lackawanna 6' also home to terror victim

Yemeni-Americans in this upstate New York city have seen terrorism from two sides.

Chinese defend accused police killer

The murder case was supposed to be simple: A jobless man accused of killing six police officers in a rare stabbing rampage in China's largest city.

Conflicting pictures emerge of alleged R. Kelly victim

She's been described over several weeks of testimony as a Christian singer and a point guard, a participant in three-way sex and as the goddaughter to one of the music industry's biggest stars.

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Which would you react to more strongly: Rape or Murder? (Poll)

Which one would you be the most angry about? Would you seek the most retribution for? The one that would cause you the most anguish?

Maybe there's something to this "Karma" thing after all...
Source:

Wow this is a great seg-way into my upcoming "Karma" article. My Pastor always says when you try to set a trap for others you shall surely fall into it. Sad but true ~LuVUMuch Necia

Man accused of raping exotic dancer
Source: The Orlando Sentinel

A woman invited to an apartment to party was instead robbed and raped, police say.

Investigative Report: Health Insurance Denied To Rape Victim
Source: Crooks and Liars

If anyone that reads this article don't understand why congress needs to pass Health Insurance Reform than your veins must have ice running through them.

VIDEO: Robber Hugs, Prays With Victim
Source: gawk.com

Prayer to Jesus Takes Gun From Bank Robber's Hand

Waiter donates £10,000 Crimestoppers reward to rape victim
Source: Telegraph

"I didn't feel like I'd earned it. The fact that such a horrific thing happened to that lady, I thought it would benefit her life more than it would mine.

74-year-old grandmother arrested for murder
Source: ABC Action News

Detectives with the Pinellas County Sheriff's office helped investigators with the Illinois State Police Monday to arrest 74-year-old Shirley Skinner on a murder charge.

Teen accused of sexual battery on classmate
Source: 10connects.com

A 16-year-old Lakeland High School student has been charged with Sexual Battery, accused of forcing himself on a classmate as the two walked to school Thursday morning.

Hackney Marshes heroes save 'rape attack' woman
Source: This is London

A group of amateur footballers told today how they rescued a woman from a savage attack after police took "too long" to arrive. Up to 60 players on Hackney Marshes heard the woman's screams and raced after the attacker, who had allegedly threatened her with rape.

Teenager accused of murder will face adult charges
Source: baynews9.com

The 16-year-old accused of killing a man and then showing the body to friends has been charged as an adult.

Man arrested after deputies say he beat, raped woman - St. Petersburg Times
Source: St. Petersburg Times > Local News

Deputies arrested a 22-year-old man Saturday accused of beating and then raping a woman use to date

Woman pleads no contest to lewd behavior with 15 year old girl
Source: news-journalonline.com

A woman who authorities said had sex with her dog pleaded no contest Monday to lewd or lascivious battery of a teenage girl.

Special needs teacher convicted of putting hot sauce in soda
Source: 10connects.com

A Miami-Dade County jury has found a special needs teacher guilty of abuse after authorities say she put hot sauce in a student's soda.

Baby stabbed near site of previous infant attack
Source: Canada.com

A baby was rushed to hospital Saturday after being stabbed in the head at a Winnipeg public housing complex where another child was attacked just three weeks ago

Victim, 14, recants; man convicted
Source: 2theadvocate.com

A six-member West Feliciana Parish jury convicted a man of molestation of a juvenile under his supervision Tuesday, despite the girl's testimony Monday that the incident never happened.

Man being sought in attack, being labeled a hate crime
Source: gainesvile.com

Victim apparently hit in head with bottle; fight may have been about his sexual orientation.

Police ID victim in fatal hit and run
Source: eastbayri.com

Barrington resident Matthew Sullivan was arraigned in Providence District Court on Monday, Aug.

Neighbors 'appalled' at shooting, aid in arrest
Source: news-journalonline.com

Police arrested a 17-year-old they say shot a man on Imperial Drive on Saturday afternoon who had come to the rescue of a girl being threatened by the teenager.

Man accused of sexually abusing autistic woman - St. Petersburg Times
Source: St. Petersburg Times > Local News

A Palm Harbor man sexually abused an autistic 21-year-old woman multiple times early Wednesday, authorities say.

Jury selection underway in the murder trial of the man accused of killing a North Port mother of two
Source: 10connects.com

A second group of jurors are called into the courtroom for attorneys to question. One woman says in court, "I hope he dies a slow, painful death." She was excused. Attorneys repeatedly asked jurors about their views on the death penalty and what cases it applies to.

Shopkeeper didnt want to shoot robbers
Source: msnbc.com

The sidewalk outside the Harlem store still was smeared with blood Friday, and the glass on the door still was blown out. Above the entrance, someone had scribbled the words, "Abandon hope all ye who enter here."

Hotel Calls Rape Victim Careless
Source: WFSB.com - News

Lawyers for a Connecticut hotel where a woman was raped at gunpoint in front of her children are putting some blame on the victim, saying in court documents that she was careless and negligent.

Man admits to raping a 7-year-old girl - St. Petersburg Times
Source: St. Petersburg Times > Local News

A 24-year-old north Tampa man has been accused of raping a 7-year-old victim that police say he attacked in his car while parked at the Museum of Science and Industry.

Exclusive: Kidnapping victim shares his story
Source: ABC Action News

Clay Moore appears to be a typical teenager. He is 16-years-old, wears his sandy blond hair a little longer, and his favorite pastime is skate boarding. But, Clay is far from typical.

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