Milton biker found dead

9-14-2012 Alabama:

A 54-year-old Milton man was found dead in Robertsdale, Ala., and two men have been charged with murder in connection with the death.

The victim, Samuel Henry Dixson was found dead around noon on Wednesday off County Road 68 near the Styx River according to a press release by the Baldwin County Sheriff’s Office.

Two men, Adam Lowery "Sandman" Mayton, 30, of Newbern, Ala., and Fred "Shooter" Weiss of Northport, Ala. were arrested Wednesday and charged with the murder of Dixson. They both are currently being held at Tuscaloosa County Jail awaiting extradition back to Baldwin County, Ala.

According to Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Office spokesman Scott Haines, Dixson was reported missing in Baldwin County earlier this week.

Haines said Dixson, a former sex offender, lived in Milton and told relatives he was going to Alabama earlier this week. He was reported missing by his wife on Monday.

According to the Baldwin County Sheriff’s Office release, on Monday morning around 2 a.m., the Rosinton Volunteer fire Department responded to a trailer fire on Northcutt Lane. The fire was extinguished but the trailer was destroyed.

The sheriff’s office found that the trailer was actually the clubhouse for an Alabama chapter of the Devil’s Disciples motorcycle gang, which Dixson was a member of.

After Dixon’s wife filed the missing persons report, his truck was found in Escambia County, Fla. Shortly after, his body was found near the Styx River.

According to the Baldwin County Sheriff’s Office, two men walked into the Robertsdale Police Department Tuesday and stated that they were there to turn themselves into authorities on a homicide.

Before making any further statements they asked for legal council before questioning, which the Baldwin County Court provided them with. After speaking with council, both men stated they would not provide statements.

One of the men was transported to Thomas Hospital for injuries related to blunt force trauma. Both subjects were allowed to leave after refusing to file a statement.

The release did not indicate who the two men were that attempted to turn themselves in.

Late Wednesday evening, the Baldwin County Sheriff’s Office issued murder warrants for Mayton and Weiss.

It is believed at this time the motive is related to an internal squabble within the gang and that Weiss and Mayton intentionally and maliciously murdered Dixson, the BCSO release stated.

According to the Florida Sex Offender website, Dixson had a known address on Pine Blossom Road in Milton. He also registered that he was going to Robertsdale, Ala., back on Sept. 5 according to the website

Dixson was charged in 2004 with lewd and lascivious behavior on a child under 16 years of age in Orange, Fla.

A public information officer for the Robertsdale Police Department was not available for comment as of press time.

The trailer fire is still under investigation by the Alabama State Fire Marshals. ..Source.. by Mathew Pellegrino

Rape Suspect Killed in Shooting

In a weird ways this death is "Justifiable," he just committed another rape, and he got himself involved in drugs which finally lead to his death.

7-26-1997 California:

SANTA ANA — A woman who was raped in a North Flower Street parking garage earlier this week has identified a man who was fatally shot less than 45 minutes later as her attacker, police said Friday.

"It's definitely the strangest deal I've ever seen," Sgt. Bob Clark said. "This is about the first time I can recall someone committing a heinous sexual assault and within an hour wind up dead in an unrelated shooting. It's bizarre."

An officer who investigated the shooting about 10:40 p.m. Tuesday noted in his report that the shooting victim, Isac Lagunas, 26, matched a description of the suspected rapist, Clark said.

Police said Lagunas wore a white shirt, white pants, red cap and had earrings in both ears. Officers also found a $50 bill in his wallet; the rape victim told police her attacker took a $50 bill from her purse before fleeing. Lagunas also was found in a yellow Geo Storm, the same type of car the rapist left in, police said.

Detectives on Thursday interviewed two men who said they were with Lagunas about 10 p.m. the evening before, when he stopped to pick up a woman on Santa Ana Boulevard who accepted his offer of a ride home.

Clark said the 30-year-old woman was driven to the parking garage of Mainplace Apartments, where Lagunas lived, and the two male passengers left the area. Lagunas began "to put the make on this girl" and forced her on the concrete floor, where he raped her, Clark said. Then he took her money and left, police said.

Lagunas drove to the 1000 block of South Minnie Street, apparently picking up two more friends along the way, police said. Detectives believe the trio tried to purchase drugs and that the slaying of Lagunas was the result of a drug deal gone awry.

"Whether they refused to pay or what, we don't know," Clark said. "It appears the shots were fired from the street, from someone standing on the [sidewalk]."

One bullet hit Lagunas in the upper torso, and the car crashed into a fence on McFadden Avenue, less than two blocks away. The two passengers bolted from the car, but police learned Friday that one had also been shot in the leg. He was treated at UCI Medical Center and released, Clark said. ..Source.. by BONNIE HAYES | TIMES STAFF WRITER

IL- Joliet attack: Sex offender shot to death

3-2-2006 Illinois:

A Wednesday gang shooting in the Forest Park neighborhood left a registered sex offender dead and another man wounded, police said. Hallie Parrish, 38, took multiple bullets in the 12:30 p.m. slaying on Robin Lane. He was taken to Silver Cross Hospital, where he died in the emergency room.

A man attempting to "blend in with the crowd," gawking at the aftermath of the shooting, was taken into custody and charged with Parrish's murder late Wednesday, police said. Corrie Wallace, 22, of 315 N. Chicago St. was booked into the county jail on charges of first-degree murder and aggravated battery in connection with the gun attack. Officers found Wallace about a block away from the scene of the shooting. "Several witnesses pointed him out," said Deputy Police Chief Fred Hayes. "He actually tried to stay in the area and blend in with the crowd," Hayes said.

Officers sent to investigate a report of a shooting on Robin Lane found Parrish slumped over the steering wheel of a car. He had been shot in the head and chest. A man in the passenger seat also was hit and suffered a bullet wound to his arm. That man, age 27, also was taken to Silver Cross Hospital.

Numerous witnesses to the shooting reportedly told police that two other men were in the car but ran off during the gun attack. These two men had not been located by late Wednesday.

Witnesses also reportedly told officers they saw two men walk up on the car occupied by Parrish, the other victim and their unidentified companions. "It appears that this was a gang-related shooting, and the victims were approached by members of a rival gang," Hayes said. "An argument ensued and then the shooting."

Wallace has been arrested three times before on weapons charges, most recently in January. Parrish had been arrested in connection with several violent crimes during his life. ..News Source.. by Joe Hosey at (815) 729-6054

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New trial date for man accused of killing sex offender

9-23-2008 Illinois:

JOLIET — Corrie Wallace's second murder trial will begin Sept. 29 with jury selection.

Although it was scheduled to begin this week, it once again was delayed.

Will County Assistant State's Attorney Mike Knick couldn't prepare last week for the trial because of a death in his family. After explaining the situation to the judge Monday, Will County Assistant State's Attorney Steve Platek asked for a new trial date.

Wallace, 25, of Joliet, was arrested by Joliet police on March 1, 2005, and charged with murder and aggravated battery in the death of Hallie Parrish, a registered sex offender. Early that morning, police found Parrish's body slumped over the steering wheel of a car parked on Robin Lane, in the Forest Park neighborhood on Joliet's East side. The 38-year-old had been shot to death.

While being held at the Will County Jail, Wallace also was charged with another unrelated murder: The Feb. 18, 2006, shooting death of Starsky Crowder, 29, of Joliet. Crowder was killed near the former Eo Vannus nightclub, 2045 N. Chicago St., Joliet. The club now is closed.

David L. Woods, of Joliet, also was charged with murder in connection with Crowder's death. In exchange for his testimony against Wallace in the Crowder trial, Woods was allowed to plead guilty to lesser charges and sentenced to 12 years in prison.

Then in August 2007, a jury found Wallace not guilty in the Crowder slaying. He was represented by Joliet lawyer Michelle Hansen during that trial. She also will represent him in the second murder trial.

Woods is expected to testify against Wallace in the second murder trial as well.

As a precaution, Platek asked the judge to make sure that Wallace did not speak or have contact with Woods and a few other witnesses while in the jail or the courthouse.

A hearing will be held Wednesday to determine if transcripts of some telephone calls Wallace made while being held at the jail can be admitted as evidence in court. Wallace allegedly made incriminating statements about the Parrish shooting during the calls. ..News Source.. by STEWART WARREN

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Corrie Wallace convicted in 2006 shooting death

10-9-2008:

Will County State’s Attorney James Glasgow announced that a Joliet man was convicted Wednesday (Oct. 8, 2008) of first-degree murder for gunning down an unarmed man who was sitting in a car two years ago.

Corrie Wallace, 25, of the 300 block of North Chicago Street, Joliet, was found guilty of first-degree murder and aggravated battery with a firearm. Wallace shot and killed Hallie Parrish, who was with friends inside a vehicle in the 800 block of Robin Lane on the afternoon of March 1, 2006.

Wallace faces up to 85 years in prison when he is sentenced by Circuit Judge Daniel Rozak on Dec. 15.

Wallace, who was wearing a black mask over his head at the time of the shooting, ran up to the passenger-side of the vehicle while firing a silver, 45-caliber handgun. He fired at least nine rounds, several of which struck Parrish in the head and chest. Parrish was the driver. A passenger in the vehicle also was struck in the arm but survived the shooting.

“Corrie Wallace is a vicious thug who cut down an unarmed man in broad daylight,” State’s Attorney Glasgow said. “He displayed unparalleled arrogance by returning to the crime scene to brag about his exploits after he ditched his mask and weapon. Our streets will be safer with this cold-blooded killer in prison.”

At least one eyewitness who testified during the seven-day jury trial saw Wallace remove his mask near the scene. Another witness saw the masked gunman run behind a townhouse, and then moments later, saw an unmasked Wallace emerge from inside wearing the same clothes he wore during the shooting.

Wallace also was linked to the shooting through ballistics. Bullets retrieved at the crime scene matched unused bullets found inside the townhouse, which belonged to Wallace’s girlfriend. The defendant had a key to the townhouse in his possession when he was arrested. The weapon, a 45-caliber handgun, was never recovered.

Police, however, recovered the mask. DNA samples taken from the mask matched Wallace’s DNA. And he had gunshot residue on the backs of his hands.

The state’s attorney credited Joliet Police Chief Fred Hayes and his team of detectives, Dave Jackson, Carlos Matlock and Robert Brown, for their thorough investigation that enabled his prosecutors to secure an important conviction.

Glasgow also praised his prosecutors, Assistant State’s Attorneys Steve Platek and Michael Knick, for their skillful handling of this case.

“These are two expert trial attorneys whose presentation of the testimony and evidence left jurors absolutely no doubt as to who committed this brutal shooting,” Glasgow said.

Chief Hayes said: “A ruthless cold-blooded killer has been removed from the streets of Joliet. I would like to personally thank Will County States Attorney Jim Glasgow for his outstanding, aggressive prosecution efforts led by Assistants Mike Knick and Steve Platek.”

The chief added: “Joliet Police Detectives Carlos Matlock, Dave Jackson, and Robert Brown worked tirelessly to solve this brutal murder, and I’m proud of their outstanding police work. The state’s attorney’s office did an exceptional job working closely with Joliet Police detectives and spent countless hours to ensure justice was served. Undoubtedly, the streets of Joliet are safer because of this successful prosecution.”

The state’s attorney also applauded his support staff, including legal secretaries Sandy Dempsey, Kathy Kearney, Nikkol McGuire, Janet Skiniotes and Valerie Walsh, all of whom worked extra hours transcribing hundreds of hours of recorded jailhouse conversations that revealed Wallace’s attempts to bribe or coerce witnesses into giving false testimony during the trial.

“This was a team effort on the part of my staff in every sense of the word,” Glasgow said. “They went above and beyond the call of duty to put a dangerous killer behind bars.” ..Source.. by James W. Glascow

Two bodies found are identified

3-17-2004 Texas:

Atascosa County authorities have identified the burned body of a man who was found this weekend along a local highway as 31-year-old Ronald Henry Enriquez of San Antonio.

A motorist spotted Enriquez's body on fire Saturday night in a ditch near the intersection of FM 1784 and FM 536 in northeastern Atascosa County.

David Soward, chief deputy for the Atascosa County Sheriff's Department, said Enriquez, a known Mexican Mafia member and registered sex offender, was shot in the head before being doused with a flammable liquid. Soward said investigators believe Enriquez's body was set on fire at the site where he was found.

No arrests have been made and authorities continue to investigate the shooting death.

Enriquez's body was one of two dumped along highways in the San Antonio area since Saturday.

Another man found dead in a brushy field off Cassin Road on Monday was identified today as 30-year-old Robert Gleason, of the 100 block of North San Horacio Avenue.

Gleason died of gunshot wounds to the head and chest, according to a Bexar County medical examiner's investigator. Gleason's death was ruled a homicide.

No arrests have been made in connection with his death.

Authorities have not linked the two deaths. ..more.. by Jeorge Zarazua, San Antonio Express News

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See Court Decision: Frank Trinidad -v- State of Texas

Testimony Presented
The State called several witnesses to testify at trial regarding the murder allegations against Trinidad, several of which were present during or shortly after the incident in question. Christopher Anthony Vasquez (“Tony”),1 a dealer for Trinidad, was outside the residence when Enriquez arrived. Tony explained that he “waited for [Enriquez] to show up and when I was giving [the cocaine] to him he was already mad and said he didn’t want to talk to me because I was a nobody and he punched me in the face and I fell to the ground.” Tony continued that Enriquez then threw Christopher Vasquez (“Chris”), Tony’s twin brother, off the porch steps and headed inside the residence. According to Tony, Jorge Zapata came from beside the refrigerator and shot Enriquez, who was unarmed, in the back of the head and, while Enriquez “was lying face down on the ground . . . Frank shot him in the back of the head.” Tony further told the jury that Zapata, Trinidad and Chris wrapped Enriquez’s head in plastic, put him in the back of the car and before driving off, instructed Tony to clean up the mess at the house.