Chillicothe Gazette - www.chillicothegazette.com - Chillicothe, OH: "Chillicothe residents Erik and Alicia Standerfer have been in Michigan all weekend, posting fliers and turning to the media for help with finding Alicia's sister, Tara Lynn Grant.
Grant, an executive with Washington Group International, has been missing since about 11:15 p.m. Feb. 9, said Capt. Tony Wickersham of the Macomb County Sheriff's Office.
She flew into Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport from Puerto Rico on that day, and she was planning on leaving again that night.
Alicia said Grant was originally going to leave for San Juan, Puerto Rico, on Monday, Feb. 12, but she and her husband had an argument about the situation.
'He said he'd rather her leave early and be back sooner,' she said, noting that was the reason she pushed her departure date up."
Sunday, February 25, 2007
Man Charged In Auto Insurance Fraud
Today's THV - KTHV Little Rock News Article: "Insurance investigators say a Little Rock man organized the most extensive automobile insurance fraud ring in the state's history, involving 44 accidents that cost hundreds of thousands of dollars.
Fredrick Odell Watson, 33, surrendeed last week to face charges including engaging in a continuing criminal gang organization or enterprise, which carries a maximum penalty of life imprisonment.
Investigators say Watson was the ringleader of a group that intentionally staged car accidents, then filed fraudulent insurance claims for vehicle damage and lost wages. "
Fredrick Odell Watson, 33, surrendeed last week to face charges including engaging in a continuing criminal gang organization or enterprise, which carries a maximum penalty of life imprisonment.
Investigators say Watson was the ringleader of a group that intentionally staged car accidents, then filed fraudulent insurance claims for vehicle damage and lost wages. "
Judge Limits New York City's Video Surveillance
Judge Limits New York City's Video Surveillance: "Last week, the New York Times reported that U.S. District Court Judge Charles S. Haight reined in the surveillance of public assemblies by the New York City Police Department and routine videotaping of public gatherings will be halted. Video surveillance of buildings, bridges, etc. may continue, said the judge, but should not infringe on constitutionally protected activities.
The New York Civil Liberties Union (NYCLU), in a Web site news item, applauded the ruling, quoting Executive Director Donna Lieberman: 'The NYPD had transformed the atmosphere for political dissent in New York City with its omnipresent videotaping of every demonstration, regardless of the likelihood or suspicion of criminal activity. This decision should restore the expectation that New Yorkers can participate in lawful demonstrations without fear of being placed in political dossiers.' The NYCLU also submitted a motion in the case."
The New York Civil Liberties Union (NYCLU), in a Web site news item, applauded the ruling, quoting Executive Director Donna Lieberman: 'The NYPD had transformed the atmosphere for political dissent in New York City with its omnipresent videotaping of every demonstration, regardless of the likelihood or suspicion of criminal activity. This decision should restore the expectation that New Yorkers can participate in lawful demonstrations without fear of being placed in political dossiers.' The NYCLU also submitted a motion in the case."
Crime Stoppers-missing persons
www.tbsource.com Thunder Bay's Source Local News 2007: "Thunder Bay Police are again asking for public assistance in connection with two long-running missing person's investigations.
Jean MacDonald was reported missing to police May 29, 1999. MacDonald left home to go for a walk on May 28 and did not return home.
Jean is described as 5'3', 165 lbs. and is 46 years of age.
Stephane Gallant was reported missing August 6, 2003. Gallant was last seen on July 20, 2003 at 2 a.m. leaving the Shoreline Hotel on the city's north side. Gallant's vehicle, a 1984 Chevrolet S10 pickup was found abandoned in a city park, one week later.
Gallant is 6' tall with black hair and brown eyes. He speaks French and English with a French accent. Gallant is a woodcutter and has been employed in the forest industry in the past.
Crime Stoppers is asking for your help in locating the people in these missing person cases. If you have any information on the whereabouts of Stephane Gallant or Jean MacDonald, call Crime Stoppers."
Jean MacDonald was reported missing to police May 29, 1999. MacDonald left home to go for a walk on May 28 and did not return home.
Jean is described as 5'3', 165 lbs. and is 46 years of age.
Stephane Gallant was reported missing August 6, 2003. Gallant was last seen on July 20, 2003 at 2 a.m. leaving the Shoreline Hotel on the city's north side. Gallant's vehicle, a 1984 Chevrolet S10 pickup was found abandoned in a city park, one week later.
Gallant is 6' tall with black hair and brown eyes. He speaks French and English with a French accent. Gallant is a woodcutter and has been employed in the forest industry in the past.
Crime Stoppers is asking for your help in locating the people in these missing person cases. If you have any information on the whereabouts of Stephane Gallant or Jean MacDonald, call Crime Stoppers."
Area partnership aims to curb elder abuse
DailyProgress.com | Area partnership aims to curb elder abuse: "Social workers, police and prosecutors in Albemarle County are teaming up to help protect elderly and disabled residents from physical, sexual and financial abuse in a new program seeking to open the lines of communication among investigators.
Albemarle Citizens Safe and Protected is a collaborative partnership among the agencies traditionally called on to investigate claims of abuse: the county’s commonwealth’s attorney’s office and its police and social services departments.
Facing an increase in financial abuse cases, the agencies decided to meet regularly and share information in their work to help elderly and disabled victims."
Albemarle Citizens Safe and Protected is a collaborative partnership among the agencies traditionally called on to investigate claims of abuse: the county’s commonwealth’s attorney’s office and its police and social services departments.
Facing an increase in financial abuse cases, the agencies decided to meet regularly and share information in their work to help elderly and disabled victims."
Fall River to outline plan for surveillance camer
Eyewitness News WPRI / FOX Providence - Providence, Rhode Island News, Weather, Traffic and Sports | Fall River to outline plan for surveillance cameras: "Fall River's police chief says the department will install surveillance cameras near high-crime areas.
Chief John Souza will hold a public forum Tuesday to outline the policies and procedures regarding the cameras.
He tells the Herald News that the department -- 'will never infringe on anyone's rights to privacy.'"
Chief John Souza will hold a public forum Tuesday to outline the policies and procedures regarding the cameras.
He tells the Herald News that the department -- 'will never infringe on anyone's rights to privacy.'"
Engineering graduate student earns young investigator prize
Engineering graduate student earns young investigator prize: "Engineering graduate student earns young investigator prize
Mikhail Rudenko, a graduate student in electrical engineering, received a Young Investigator prize for his presentation at a recent meeting, the 2007 SPIE Photonics West/BIOS Conference in San Jose. The $750 prize--awarded by PicoQuant, a German company that makes lasers and fluorescence systems--was split between Rudenko and Heidi Dietrich of Delft University of Technology in the Netherlands. According to a PicoQuant press release, the quality of the talks was so high 'it proved extremely difficult for the jury to nominate the winner.'"
Mikhail Rudenko, a graduate student in electrical engineering, received a Young Investigator prize for his presentation at a recent meeting, the 2007 SPIE Photonics West/BIOS Conference in San Jose. The $750 prize--awarded by PicoQuant, a German company that makes lasers and fluorescence systems--was split between Rudenko and Heidi Dietrich of Delft University of Technology in the Netherlands. According to a PicoQuant press release, the quality of the talks was so high 'it proved extremely difficult for the jury to nominate the winner.'"
Charged man had prior convictions
New Jersey Herald: "A Vernon man arrested this month for failing to register as a sex offender had been convicted of molesting six boys in California during the 1980s, a San Diego district attorney said.
Sean-Michael Lyons, 44, has been suspended from jobs as a mental health clinician at Newton Hospital and as a Reformed Catholic Church pastor in the region. He posted $5,000 bail pending a court appearance.
In 1985, a San Diego County jury convicted Lyons of lewd acts — 10 completed and two attempted — against boys ages 7 to 13 when he worked as a YMCA counselor, D.A. Garland Peed said.
The district attorney pulled the file from storage after authorities in Sussex County asked for assistance with their case, he said.
The file shows he was sentenced to 12 years in prison but doesn't indicate how much of that he served.
Local authorities have declined to say what triggered Lyons' recent arrest."
Sean-Michael Lyons, 44, has been suspended from jobs as a mental health clinician at Newton Hospital and as a Reformed Catholic Church pastor in the region. He posted $5,000 bail pending a court appearance.
In 1985, a San Diego County jury convicted Lyons of lewd acts — 10 completed and two attempted — against boys ages 7 to 13 when he worked as a YMCA counselor, D.A. Garland Peed said.
The district attorney pulled the file from storage after authorities in Sussex County asked for assistance with their case, he said.
The file shows he was sentenced to 12 years in prison but doesn't indicate how much of that he served.
Local authorities have declined to say what triggered Lyons' recent arrest."
WOMAN FOCUSES ON ELDER ABUSE
Pine Bluff Commercial Online Edition: "“I believe if we really get together and do this all over the city, all over the county, do the same thing in Lincoln County and in Pulaski County, it can spread all over the state. We will send a message to the criminals and those that are deciding that they want to steal and rob and mistreat people that they have to get out of Arkansas.”
The Rev. Edna Morgan believes in those words, and as the first Crime Victim’s chaplain in Pine Bluff and Jefferson County, is trying to make things happen, particularly with elderly crime victims.
A former chaplain at Jefferson Regional Medical Center, Morgan said she decided to concentrate on elder abuse and victims because “our church had so many seniors in it.
“I went over and talked to Joye Cook (former victim witness coordinator at the Prosecuting Attorney’s Office) and she said they really needed someone in that area so that’s how I got started,” Morgan, a minister in the United Methodist Church said Thursday."
The Rev. Edna Morgan believes in those words, and as the first Crime Victim’s chaplain in Pine Bluff and Jefferson County, is trying to make things happen, particularly with elderly crime victims.
A former chaplain at Jefferson Regional Medical Center, Morgan said she decided to concentrate on elder abuse and victims because “our church had so many seniors in it.
“I went over and talked to Joye Cook (former victim witness coordinator at the Prosecuting Attorney’s Office) and she said they really needed someone in that area so that’s how I got started,” Morgan, a minister in the United Methodist Church said Thursday."
Woman pleads innocent to elder abuse, ID theft
Inside Bay Area - Woman pleads innocent to elder abuse, ID theft: "Dawna Smylie went to Greece with her daughter, bought a car, bought several thousands of dollars' worth of merchandise online and, in total, ran up more than $40,000 in credit card bills by the time she turned herself in to police.
Smylie, 32, of Castro Valley allegedly paid for it all using the identity and credit card of 82-year-old Maryann Townsend, whose family had hired Smylie to look after the elderly woman who suffered from Alzheimer's disease and dementia.
'People need to be aware,' said Eileen McAnderew, a senior deputy district attorney with the Alameda County Elder Abuse Unit. 'Even with a trusted caregiver, you need to have a system of checks and balances. The reality is it's very easy to steal from sick and old people.'
When Townsend died in October 2006, her mail was picked up a few days later by a member of the family. That's when they noticed a Citibank credit card bill for $2,500. Townsend's son knew his mother did not have any credit cards and confronted Smylie about the bill.
'She cried and admitted to taking the money,' alleged Townsend's son, who asked that his name not be used. 'It wasn't all that much, so we basically said, 'Shame on you,' but we paid it off.'"
Smylie, 32, of Castro Valley allegedly paid for it all using the identity and credit card of 82-year-old Maryann Townsend, whose family had hired Smylie to look after the elderly woman who suffered from Alzheimer's disease and dementia.
'People need to be aware,' said Eileen McAnderew, a senior deputy district attorney with the Alameda County Elder Abuse Unit. 'Even with a trusted caregiver, you need to have a system of checks and balances. The reality is it's very easy to steal from sick and old people.'
When Townsend died in October 2006, her mail was picked up a few days later by a member of the family. That's when they noticed a Citibank credit card bill for $2,500. Townsend's son knew his mother did not have any credit cards and confronted Smylie about the bill.
'She cried and admitted to taking the money,' alleged Townsend's son, who asked that his name not be used. 'It wasn't all that much, so we basically said, 'Shame on you,' but we paid it off.'"
Investigator's findings shed light on MiraCosta palm probe North County Times
Investigator's findings shed light on MiraCosta palm probe North County Times - North San Diego and Southwest Riverside County News: "Two MiraCosta College administrators illegally conspired to protect a horticulture professor accused of fraud and to retaliate against the employee who made the accusation, according to a confidential investigation summary obtained by the North County Times.
The document helps clear up a year of confusion and controversy at the college over why Vice President Julie Hatoff and vocational Dean Eileen Kraskouskas were disciplined in connection with an alleged employee scheme to illegally grow and sell palm trees on campus for private profit.
When told last week of the conclusions reached by private investigator Robert Price, attorneys for Hatoff and Kraskouskas said the findings are trumped up, baseless and not supported by any evidence.
The controversy at MiraCosta erupted shortly after President Victoria Munoz Richart announced in May 2006 that a whistleblower had revealed the alleged palm tree scheme, and that an outside investigation had confirmed the whistleblower's allegations."
The document helps clear up a year of confusion and controversy at the college over why Vice President Julie Hatoff and vocational Dean Eileen Kraskouskas were disciplined in connection with an alleged employee scheme to illegally grow and sell palm trees on campus for private profit.
When told last week of the conclusions reached by private investigator Robert Price, attorneys for Hatoff and Kraskouskas said the findings are trumped up, baseless and not supported by any evidence.
The controversy at MiraCosta erupted shortly after President Victoria Munoz Richart announced in May 2006 that a whistleblower had revealed the alleged palm tree scheme, and that an outside investigation had confirmed the whistleblower's allegations."
Auto Insurance Fraud Reduction Leads To Lower Premiums
Auto Insurance Fraud Reduction Leads To Lower Premiums - News: "Efforts to reduce auto insurance fraud seem to be working in western Massachusetts cities.
Insurance premiums in Springfield fell 17 percent this year, compared to 2006. Premiums fell 14 percent in Holyoke, and 8 percent in West Springfield.
Statewide, premiums are down nearly 12 percent. Savings go into effect for many drivers in the spring.
The Republican newspaper reported that the crackdown began in 2004. Insurers, local police departments, and district attorneys are working together in the campaign.
Among their tactics is a $5,000 reward for tipsters who report fraud."
Insurance premiums in Springfield fell 17 percent this year, compared to 2006. Premiums fell 14 percent in Holyoke, and 8 percent in West Springfield.
Statewide, premiums are down nearly 12 percent. Savings go into effect for many drivers in the spring.
The Republican newspaper reported that the crackdown began in 2004. Insurers, local police departments, and district attorneys are working together in the campaign.
Among their tactics is a $5,000 reward for tipsters who report fraud."
Tuesday, February 20, 2007
Foster parents facing stricter rules
St. Paul Pioneer Press | 02/17/2007 | Foster parents facing stricter rules: "New Minnesota foster parents, and those renewing their licenses, will be fingerprinted, entered into a national database and subjected to a much broader criminal background check under a proposed $1.2 million-a-year overhaul of the system.
Wisconsin would see similar changes. It's all part of a national shift to comply with new federal standards intended to prevent sexual offenders from exploiting blind spots, getting foster-care licenses and preying on society's most vulnerable children. In Minnesota, background checks currently done at the county level would be centralized through the state, a more logical — albeit bureaucratically challenging — task, officials say.
While advocates and top officials welcome the stricter regimen as long overdue, no one should assume computer databanks could provide Kevlar protection for foster children. And there still will be blind spots, they caution."
Wisconsin would see similar changes. It's all part of a national shift to comply with new federal standards intended to prevent sexual offenders from exploiting blind spots, getting foster-care licenses and preying on society's most vulnerable children. In Minnesota, background checks currently done at the county level would be centralized through the state, a more logical — albeit bureaucratically challenging — task, officials say.
While advocates and top officials welcome the stricter regimen as long overdue, no one should assume computer databanks could provide Kevlar protection for foster children. And there still will be blind spots, they caution."
5 arrested in insurance fraud
Article - News - 5 arrested in insurance fraud: "Police arrested five Orange County residents last month on insurance fraud and other charges involving car accidents and false billings, the state insurance commissioner announced Friday. Pre-trial hearings for all five are expected to be held this month.
'Today's announcement of multiple arrests illustrates that we will find fraud wherever it exists,' Insurance Commissioner Steve Poizner said in a statement. 'Our investigators are combing through the county, in search of those who seek to fleece the system. If you cheat the system, you could be next.'"
'Today's announcement of multiple arrests illustrates that we will find fraud wherever it exists,' Insurance Commissioner Steve Poizner said in a statement. 'Our investigators are combing through the county, in search of those who seek to fleece the system. If you cheat the system, you could be next.'"
City enlists investigator to tackle fraud claims
City enlists investigator to tackle fraud claims - The Clarion-Ledger: "Jim King says, that like many people, he didn't know much about mortgage fraud three months ago.
Now King specializes in mortgage fraud as an investigator with the Madison Police Department. King also is the only local officer on a state task force that aims to combat mortgage fraud and educate the public.
'In the last three months we've handled probably 30 to 40 cases,' King said. 'We've had several indictments and more are coming.'
The one-time Jackson police officer had handled white collar crime in the forgery and fraud division, but he was new to this growing type of fraud.
Madison County, and especially the city of Madison, have recently seen a surge in mortgage fraud.
Mayor Mary Hawkins Butler said she saw a need for a special agent dedicated to investigating those cases. She asked Police Chief Gene Waldrop about it, and that led to King's hiring."
Now King specializes in mortgage fraud as an investigator with the Madison Police Department. King also is the only local officer on a state task force that aims to combat mortgage fraud and educate the public.
'In the last three months we've handled probably 30 to 40 cases,' King said. 'We've had several indictments and more are coming.'
The one-time Jackson police officer had handled white collar crime in the forgery and fraud division, but he was new to this growing type of fraud.
Madison County, and especially the city of Madison, have recently seen a surge in mortgage fraud.
Mayor Mary Hawkins Butler said she saw a need for a special agent dedicated to investigating those cases. She asked Police Chief Gene Waldrop about it, and that led to King's hiring."
Valentine's Day Busy For P.I.'s
Today's THV - KTHV Little Rock News Article: "Valentine's Day is one of the busiest days of the year for private investigators, because it's a day that cheaters have to handle double duty.
Cheaters have to keep two people happy. For private investigator Gretchen Lane, Valentine's Day is good and bad.
'His plans change, my plans change; I want you to go, I have a bad feeling about this; call and see if flowers were delivered, go to the airport -- it's been a wild day, all day long,' said Lane.
She is an investigator for a group in Marietta called Busted Confidential Investigations and the good part is they are busy.
'This is the big one,' Lane said. 'We have been hoppin' all day long; I haven't eaten all day long.'
The bad part is they are documenting a damaging blow to marriage."
Cheaters have to keep two people happy. For private investigator Gretchen Lane, Valentine's Day is good and bad.
'His plans change, my plans change; I want you to go, I have a bad feeling about this; call and see if flowers were delivered, go to the airport -- it's been a wild day, all day long,' said Lane.
She is an investigator for a group in Marietta called Busted Confidential Investigations and the good part is they are busy.
'This is the big one,' Lane said. 'We have been hoppin' all day long; I haven't eaten all day long.'
The bad part is they are documenting a damaging blow to marriage."
Cheating spouses make Valentine's Day busiest holiday of the year
Cheating spouses make Valentine's Day busiest holiday of the year: "On Valentine's day you celebrate your love for someone. But, often times unfaithful spouses will try have it both ways, making today one of the busiest times of the year for private detectives.
Some private investigators joke that today is the super bowl of surveillance across the country, and it seems to hold true in the Mid-South.
Valentine's day is a busy one at flower shops. Restaurants are also packed with couples in love.
But according to private investigators, many people buying gifts or eating out are two timing it on Valentine's Day."
Some private investigators joke that today is the super bowl of surveillance across the country, and it seems to hold true in the Mid-South.
Valentine's day is a busy one at flower shops. Restaurants are also packed with couples in love.
But according to private investigators, many people buying gifts or eating out are two timing it on Valentine's Day."
Infidelity Super Bowl
TimesDispatch.com | Infidelity Super Bowl: "Sure, Valentine's Day is about romance and saluting that special someone. Not all of that love, however, is on the up and up.
Many private investigators are especially busy this time of year, because for them, Feb. 14 amounts to infidelity's Olympics, Super Bowl and World Series, all wrapped up into one messy, deceitful holiday.
'People have expectations, and whatever those expectations may be for Valentine's Day or Valentine's week, when they're disappointed, there may be an issue of something going wrong. Then they call us,' said Alfred C. Brown, owner of Richmond's Insight Investigations."
Many private investigators are especially busy this time of year, because for them, Feb. 14 amounts to infidelity's Olympics, Super Bowl and World Series, all wrapped up into one messy, deceitful holiday.
'People have expectations, and whatever those expectations may be for Valentine's Day or Valentine's week, when they're disappointed, there may be an issue of something going wrong. Then they call us,' said Alfred C. Brown, owner of Richmond's Insight Investigations."
Kansas City Star | 02/14/2007 | PIs face hot time for love gone cold
Kansas City Star | 02/14/2007 | PIs face hot time for love gone cold: "Private investigator Philip Marlowe in Raymond Chandler’s The Big Sleep
Valentine’s seasons run together for Rick Swank, but one case sticks in his mind like the wrong cologne on a dangerous red dress.
The investigation was over. The wealthy husband — the client’s almost always wealthy, because who else can afford by-the-hour surveillance fees? — had one more job for Swank’s team of private investigators.
The husband took his wife out for a Valentine’s dinner. Nice restaurant. Only, the man at the next table was a process server, a usual sideline of investigators. He had the divorce papers.
“I think the husband waited until she’d eaten enough dinner to upset her stomach,” Swank recalled.
“It’s all psychological warfare.”"
Valentine’s seasons run together for Rick Swank, but one case sticks in his mind like the wrong cologne on a dangerous red dress.
The investigation was over. The wealthy husband — the client’s almost always wealthy, because who else can afford by-the-hour surveillance fees? — had one more job for Swank’s team of private investigators.
The husband took his wife out for a Valentine’s dinner. Nice restaurant. Only, the man at the next table was a process server, a usual sideline of investigators. He had the divorce papers.
“I think the husband waited until she’d eaten enough dinner to upset her stomach,” Swank recalled.
“It’s all psychological warfare.”"
Super Bowl of Surveillance
KRDO.com - Colorado Springs - Pueblo - Super Bowl of Surveillance: "The Super Bowl has come and gone for most of us, but not for private investigators. Valentine's Day is being called the Super Bowl of Surveillance.
Colorado Springs Private Investigator Bobby Brown said unfaithful men and women cheat all year long, but it's easiest to catch them around the holidays. 'They have the problem of, ‘how do I deal with both of these people?' They don't want the one that they're living with or tied to know, but they're really interested in the other person. They're busy trying to stage, ‘how am I going to pull this off?''
One thing Brown said you can do if you suspect your significant other is cheating, is look for their paper trail. If they bought flowers, balloons or chocolates for someone else, there's a good chance you can find a receipt. Even though studies show 80% of cheating spouses will try to spend part of the day with the other person, that doesn't mean you need to be paranoid.
Even private investigators know that Valentine's Day is supposed to be a special day. 'It's a day of love and it's supposed to be the two people that are together, that's the way it's supposed to be', Brown said."
Colorado Springs Private Investigator Bobby Brown said unfaithful men and women cheat all year long, but it's easiest to catch them around the holidays. 'They have the problem of, ‘how do I deal with both of these people?' They don't want the one that they're living with or tied to know, but they're really interested in the other person. They're busy trying to stage, ‘how am I going to pull this off?''
One thing Brown said you can do if you suspect your significant other is cheating, is look for their paper trail. If they bought flowers, balloons or chocolates for someone else, there's a good chance you can find a receipt. Even though studies show 80% of cheating spouses will try to spend part of the day with the other person, that doesn't mean you need to be paranoid.
Even private investigators know that Valentine's Day is supposed to be a special day. 'It's a day of love and it's supposed to be the two people that are together, that's the way it's supposed to be', Brown said."
Are You Getting Cleaned Out When You Get Your Car Cleaned Up?
REACT: Are You Getting Cleaned Out When You Get Your Car Cleaned Up? | WOAI.COM: San Antonio News: "They are quick, convenient and there is one on almost every street corner: Full service car washes. But have you ever wondered what happens inside your vehicle after you hand over the keys?
In a hidden camera investigation, News 4 WOAI Trouble Shooter Jaie Avila discovers some car wash employees are looking to clean you out while they clean your car."
In a hidden camera investigation, News 4 WOAI Trouble Shooter Jaie Avila discovers some car wash employees are looking to clean you out while they clean your car."
Investigate Your Date
KVOA News 4, Tucson, Arizona - Investigate Your Date: "'Lisa' (Had a Bad Dating Experience): '...and as the night progressed he was flirting with me a lot and hitting on me and talking about taking me to like, Lake Tahoe where he had a business trip and would fly me out there...'
We'll call this woman Lisa. She'd rather not be identified.
This thirty-something professional thought she was having a nice, casual, honest dinner date. But, to her horror, she found exactly the opposite when a man took her to dinner, left her alone for a minute and her cell phone rang.
Lisa: 'The female voice is on the other end and asks for this person...'um', I say to her, 'you know I'm really sorry to hear about your separation' and she said, 'Oh, is that what he told you?' and I said, ‘yeah' and she said, 'Did he mention to you that I'm carrying? I'm pregnant with his fourth child.''"
We'll call this woman Lisa. She'd rather not be identified.
This thirty-something professional thought she was having a nice, casual, honest dinner date. But, to her horror, she found exactly the opposite when a man took her to dinner, left her alone for a minute and her cell phone rang.
Lisa: 'The female voice is on the other end and asks for this person...'um', I say to her, 'you know I'm really sorry to hear about your separation' and she said, 'Oh, is that what he told you?' and I said, ‘yeah' and she said, 'Did he mention to you that I'm carrying? I'm pregnant with his fourth child.''"
Stay above suspicion for your Valentine
Stay above suspicion for your Valentine - Roanoke.com: "All I wanted to do was go out to dinner with a friend on Tuesday night.
It was the closest I could come to Valentine's Day, and it carried the probable bonus of a smaller crowd.
The weather forecasters had been bleating about the ice storm that was on the way for what seemed like weeks.
Despite their blather, they didn't know much on Tuesday afternoon.
The uncertainty was especially irritating because I had another reason to be out and about: I had heard that the week before Valentine's Day supposedly marks an upswing in work for private detectives hired by spouses to spy on their mates, whom they suspect of cheating."
It was the closest I could come to Valentine's Day, and it carried the probable bonus of a smaller crowd.
The weather forecasters had been bleating about the ice storm that was on the way for what seemed like weeks.
Despite their blather, they didn't know much on Tuesday afternoon.
The uncertainty was especially irritating because I had another reason to be out and about: I had heard that the week before Valentine's Day supposedly marks an upswing in work for private detectives hired by spouses to spy on their mates, whom they suspect of cheating."
Suspicious minds: The darker side of Valentine's Day
djournal.com: "Valentine's Day is one of the busiest times of the year for Brad Sartin.
He's not a florist or a candy maker, and he doesn't own a gift shop or sell greeting cards.
Sartin is a private investigator and president of North MS Investigations Inc., based in Booneville, and he's looking for cheaters.
Since January, he and his six investigators have been booked solid for today, Wednesday and Thursday. They'll be spending the Feb. 14 holiday working 18 cases and spending a lot of time in Tupelo, a hot spot for marital infidelity cases, Sartin says."
He's not a florist or a candy maker, and he doesn't own a gift shop or sell greeting cards.
Sartin is a private investigator and president of North MS Investigations Inc., based in Booneville, and he's looking for cheaters.
Since January, he and his six investigators have been booked solid for today, Wednesday and Thursday. They'll be spending the Feb. 14 holiday working 18 cases and spending a lot of time in Tupelo, a hot spot for marital infidelity cases, Sartin says."
Monday, February 19, 2007
The Woman Behind the Valentine’s Day Infidelity Awareness Campaign
The Woman Behind the Valentine’s Day Infidelity Awareness Campaign: "If you’re wondering why there’s such a preponderance of Valentine’s Day infidelity stories this year in the news, infidelity expert Ruth Houston can tell you why. They’re a testament to the success of her annual Valentine’s Day Infidelity Awareness Campaign. According to Houston, its purpose to alert infidelity victims everywhere that this is the best time to catch a cheating mate. Even USA Today commented on the recent trend towards stories about cheating Valentines, citing 3 of the many articles in which Ruth Houston was either featured or quoted. (Time for the Super Bowl of Surveillance)
Houston, the New York-based founder of InfidelityAdvice.com and author of Is He Cheating on You? – 829 Telltale Signs, has single-handedly spearheaded a campaign to heighten public awareness of the link between Valentine’s Day, infidelity, and extramarital affairs. The campaign is now in its 4th year."
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Houston, the New York-based founder of InfidelityAdvice.com and author of Is He Cheating on You? – 829 Telltale Signs, has single-handedly spearheaded a campaign to heighten public awareness of the link between Valentine’s Day, infidelity, and extramarital affairs. The campaign is now in its 4th year."
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