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Nov 2011

Convicted LA serial killer found guilty of 3 more 'Southside Slayer' murders in 1980s, 1990s

(Nick Ut, File/Associated Press) - FILE - This Oct. 24, 2011 file photo shows convicted murderer Michael Hughes, during opening statements of his murder trial in Los Angeles. Hughes, a convicted serial killer was found guilty of three...

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Nov 2011

LAPD renews call for help in Grim Sleeper case

Lonnie David Franklin Jr. is seen during a court arraignment in July 2010. (Al Seib / Los Angeles Times) Top Los Angeles police officials Wednesday evening renewed their call for help from the public to identify possible victims of...

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Oct 2011

Report shows economy has significant impact on public safety

The U.S. Department of Justice Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) Office released a study this week that reveals the economic state of cities has eroded the manpower of police forces and their ability to respond to public safety...

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Oct 2011

Reform could transfer hundreds of inmates out of isolation units

Cells are clustered in the C unit at Pelican Bay State Prison's Security Housing Unit. (Michael Montgomery/California Watch) Hundreds of California prisoners locked in stark segregation units could be transferred to regular prison...