Matthew Slocum, in a rare display of emotion, listens to a victim's impact statement Friday before being sentenced to 101 years to life in prison for the 2011 murders of his mother, stepfather and stepbrother in White Creek, N.Y.
3/30/2012
Album ID: 1442344
Photos by Peter Crabtree
Slocum Guilty of Murders, Arson
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A Washington County jury has found Matthew Slocum guilty of murdering his mother, stepfather and stepbrother in White Creek, N.Y., last July. The evidence that convicted him included a photo taken in a New Hampshire pawn shop where he sold his mother's jewelry after shooting her. The photo was projected in court during the prosecution's closing argument. The defense argued that Slocum's girlfriend was responsible for the murders, citing blood stains on a blue shirt that belonged to her.
3/8/2012
Album ID: 1429588
Photos by Peter Crabtree
Slocum on Trial
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Matthew Slocum listens Tuesday to opening arguments in his triple-murder and arson trial in Washington County Court in Fort Edward, N.Y. Slocum is accused of shooting his mother, stepfather and stepbrother in July 2011 and burning down their house in White Creek, N.Y.
2/28/2012
Album ID: 1423904
Photos by Peter Crabtree
Child Porn Charges
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Monument Elementary School teacher John Dockum appeared in Bennington Superior Court, Criminal Division, to plead not guilty Monday to five felony counts of possessing child pornography. Dockum, who was represented by attorney David F. Silver, was released on conditions.
2/6/2012
Album ID: 1409611
Photos by Peter Crabtree
Van Vleck Not Guilty
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Russ Van Vleck and his family react Wednesday to a jury verdict finding him not guilty of manslaughter in the 2009 death of his 5-week-old son, Colin.
11/3/2011
Album ID: 1354141
Photos by Peter Crabtree
Closing Arguments
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Prosecution and defense attorneys deliver closing arguments Tuesday during Russ Van Vleck's trial in Bennington Superior Court, Criminal Division, for the manslaughter of his 5-week-old son, Colin.
11/1/2011
Album ID: 1353599
Photos by Peter Crabtree
Van Vleck Trial
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Russ Van Vleck of Arlington went on trial for manslaughter Monday for the alleged shaking death of his 5-week-old son, Colin, in 2009. A jury in Bennington Superior Court, Criminal Division, heard state Medical Examiner Steven Shapiro testify. Photos of Van Vleck performing CPR on a doll were also admitted into evidence.
10/17/2011
Album ID: 1343885
Photos by Peter Crabtree
Chocolate Barn assault, robbery
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Matthew Fortier apologizes to Lucinda Gregory, former owner of the Chocolate Barn in Shaftsbury, for assaulting her during a 2007 home invasion and robbery. Photos taken by the police were introduced as evidence when Judge David Howard sentenced Fortier. Gregory, now 82, took the witness stand and was questioned by prosecutor Robert F. Plunkett. Kenneth Happ, a key witness against Fortier, was also sentenced for his role in the crime.
4/26/2011
Album ID: 1234885
Photos by Peter Crabtree
Pair arraigned in Hoosick Falls
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Dong Huynh and Jorge Andino are led into court in Hoosick Falls, N.Y., to face charges of endangering the welfare of a child. More charges are pending in Vermont, police said.
3/25/2011
Album ID: 1199703
Photos by Peter Crabtree
Rusty Brooks on trial
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Rusty Brooks, on trial for allegedly sexually assaulting a pre-teen girl, listens to testimony Tuesday in Bennington Criminal Court. With him is his attorney, T. Lamar Enzor.
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