Wednesday, March 14 2012 9:29 PM EDT2012-03-15 01:29:17 GMT
Family and friends are reacting to recent murder charges filed in a nearly two-year old double homicide case in Ripley County. Keith Boyles, David Youngblood, and Chantale Youngblood stand accused of killing Loyd and Irene Piatt.
Tuesday, March 13 2012 8:25 PM EDT2012-03-14 00:25:07 GMT
Attorney General Chris Koster's office filed more charges Tuesday against three people for allegedly murdering Edgar Atkinson and Bonnie Chase, and Loyd and Irene Piatt, in two separate incidents.
Tuesday, June 28 2011 11:49 PM EDT2011-06-29 03:49:52 GMT
It has been one year and still no justice for a Heartland couple shot and burned in their home. It's a story that rocked Ripley County last summer. Family members want to know why no one has been charged in the murder of their loved ones.
Tuesday, July 27 2010 12:46 AM EDT2010-07-27 04:46:14 GMT
News autopsy results that show Loyd and Irene Piatt died as a result of gun shot wounds to the chest, and not due to the tragic fire in their home is hard for families members to cope with.
Sunday, July 25 2010 9:02 AM EDT2010-07-25 13:02:37 GMT
Linda Mabary says she can't even fathom all that's happened to her mother and step-father who were exhumed this week. Preliminary autopsy results show Loyd and Irene Piatt died of gunshot wounds, not smoke inhalation as originally thought.
Monday, May 20 2013 11:39 PM EDT2013-05-21 03:39:58 GMT
When preparing for a job interview, you know you need to dress the part, prepare and practice answering questions.But sometimes what you're not saying could cost you the job.Joyce Hunter said employers often make decisions about job seekers within 30 seconds of meeting them, or even before they shake hands. In addition to body language, you should be sure you're appearance is looking neat, tidy and well-dressed.Copyright 2013 KFVS. All rights reserved.
When preparing for a job interview, you know you need to dress the part, prepare and practice answering questions.But sometimes what you're not saying could cost you the job.Joyce Hunter said employers often make decisions about job seekers within 30 seconds of meeting them, or even before they shake hands. In addition to body language, you should be sure you're appearance is looking neat, tidy and well-dressed.Copyright 2013 KFVS. All rights reserved.
Monday, May 20 2013 11:00 PM EDT2013-05-21 03:00:58 GMT
(Source: Kentucky Transportation Cabinet)
About 80 citizens from Kentucky, Illinois and Missouri attended a public meeting tonight to provide input for a study on the US 51 Ohio River Bridge between Wickliffe, Ky., and Cairo, Ill.The long-range study is to determine how to best assure the viability of the US 51 crossing that also carries US 60 and US 62 across the Ohio River. A second meeting will be held Tuesday night in LaCenter, KY. The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet is looking at about a half-dozen alternatives that range from a...
About 80 citizens from Kentucky, Illinois and Missouri attended a public meeting tonight to provide input for a study on the US 51 Ohio River Bridge between Wickliffe, Ky., and Cairo, Ill.The long-range study is to determine how to best assure the viability of the US 51 crossing that also carries US 60 and US 62 across the Ohio River. A second meeting will be held Tuesday night in LaCenter, KY. The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet is looking at about a half-dozen alternatives that range from a...
Monday, May 20 2013 9:30 PM EDT2013-05-21 01:30:20 GMT
A stop on a roadtrip turned one traveler's trip into a nightmare that lasted more than a month.. It happened in Marston, when Debbie Vallejo let her dog, Slick, go to the bathroom at Pilot's.
A stop on a roadtrip turned one traveler's trip into a nightmare that lasted more than a month.. It happened in Marston, when Debbie Vallejo let her dog, Slick, go to the bathroom at Pilot's.
Monday, May 20 2013 8:36 PM EDT2013-05-21 00:36:56 GMT
New technology brings a new era in learning for students in Sikeston.Next year, every Sikeston High School student will use an iPad instead of books.They call it project iLearn.In fact, Lucas Williams already can’t wait until school starts in August. He said every student in his senior class is excited to use the iPads in class and at home.“It will help them really learn and be interested in how they are learning concepts,” he said.“It will be their iPad for the year they will get to take it ...
New technology brings a new era in learning for students in Sikeston.Next year, every Sikeston High School student will use an iPad instead of books.They call it project iLearn.In fact, Lucas Williams already can’t wait until school starts in August. He said every student in his senior class is excited to use the iPads in class and at home.“It will help them really learn and be interested in how they are learning concepts,” he said.“It will be their iPad for the year they will get to take it ...
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A man accused of murdering four elderly people in Ripley County pleaded guilty to four counts Monday in court.
David Youngblood pleaded guilty to the murders of Loyd and Irene Piatt and Ed Atkinson and Bonnie Chase.
Youngblood is accused of killing the two couples and setting their houses on fire.
He was sentenced to life in prison on each count to be served consecutively.
The bodies of 77-year-old Loyd Piatt, and his 80-year-old wife Irene were later found inside their burned home on June 23, 2010.
Youngblood is the Piatts' nephew.
Another fire broke out in Current View, not far from Doniphan on July 10, 2010. Edgar Atkinson and Bonnie Chase were found dead inside.
Keith Boyles was also in court Monday for those charges. Boyles pleaded not guilty. He waived his arraignment. His next court date is August 20.
Youngblood's wife and daughter also face charges in the case.
Melissa and Chantale Youngblood reportedly cleaned house for Bonnie Chase on a number of occasions.
Holly Brantley has been in the courtroom all morning and will bring more tonight on Heartland News and kfvs12.com.
Monday, May 20 2013 12:23 PM EDT2013-05-20 16:23:09 GMT
Branson officials say they are cautiously optimistic about this year's tourist season even though the city continues to recover from a 2012 tornado and the loss of two of its biggest stars.
Branson officials say they are cautiously optimistic about this year's tourist season even though the city continues to recover from a 2012 tornado and the loss of two of its biggest stars.
An Oregon girl abducted as a baby and missing for 18 years finally emerged in Dallas this week when her mother turned herself in to authorities, according to the Polk County Sheriff's Department.
An Oregon girl abducted as a baby and missing for 18 years finally emerged in Dallas this week when her mother turned herself in to authorities, according to the Polk County Sheriff's Department.
The StormTeam Digital Doppler image will be updated approx. every 5 minutes. This is a screen capture of what the StormTeam is looking at. So from time to time, the image might be zoomed in on different
The StormTeam Digital Doppler image will be updated approx. every 5 minutes. This is a screen capture of what the StormTeam is looking at. So from time to time, the image might be zoomed in on different
Experts say the officer who killed a Long Island college student and a home invasion suspect on Friday was confronted with a split-second choice.
As a grieving family prepared for the funeral of a Hofstra University junior killed by a police officer's bullet during a standoff with an armed intruder, some on Monday questioned whether police should have waited for...
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