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Sheriff: Man charged with killing West Virginia boy in 1985
KINGWOOD, W.Va. (AP) — Police have made an arrest within the chilly case slaying of a 13-year-old West Virginia boy.
David Monroe Adams, 56, was charged with second-degree homicide within the dying of Jerimiah “Jerry” Matthew Watkins, whose physique was present in a shallow gap close to railroad tracks on Nov. 12, 1985, in Terra Alta, information retailers reported, citing an announcement Tuesday from the Preston County Sheriff’s Workplace. Adams was 18 and lived in Terra Alta on the time of the slaying.
The sheriff’s workplace started reviewing the case earlier this month and located some inconsistent statements Adams had reportedly made on the time of the slaying, the assertion mentioned
“As a part of renewing the investigation, legislation enforcement carried out a number of interviews with Mr. Adams and he finally confessed that an argument that began over a stolen bicycle” resulted within the teen’s dying.
An post-mortem revealed Watkins had suffered a mind bleed from an obvious blow to the pinnacle, and the reason for dying was dominated as a stab wound, deputies mentioned.
Adams is being held at North Central Regional Jail. On-line jail data don’t point out whether or not he has an lawyer.
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Oklahoma State Star Defender Ruled Out vs. West Virginia
Oklahoma State’s defense has had major issues throughout the first month of the season and hasn’t had the best of luck with health either. Saturday afternoon, McClain Baxley of 247 Sports reported that star linebacker Nick Martin has been ruled out for today’s game against West Virginia with a knee injury.
Martin is Oklahoma State’s second-leading tackler with 47 stops to go along with two passes defended, one fumble recovery, and one forced fumble. Last season, Martin led the entire Big 12 Conference with 140 tackles and earned first-team All-Big 12 honors. Fellow linebacker Collin Oliver and defensive lineman Kody Walterscheid each went down earlier this season, really putting a dent in the Cowboys’ front seven.
Entering this evening’s game, Oklahoma State ranks 15th out of 16 teams in the Big 12 in pass defense, allowing 276.4. yards per game and sits dead last in rushing defense, giving up 204.2 yards per game.
West Virginia and Oklahoma State will kick things off at 4 p.m. EST on ESPN2.
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West Virginia coal miner dies on the job; leaves behind wife, 3 kids
A West Virginia coal miner died on the job on Friday, according to Gov. Jim Justice.
The miner has been identified as Colton Walls, 34, of Bruceton Mills, NBC affiliate WSAZ reports. He leaves behind a wife and three children.
Walls worked as a longwall electrician at the Arch Coal, Leer Mining Complex in Taylor County, which is less than two hours from Pittsburgh.
“Our miners are the backbone of West Virginia, and every loss we experience hits us to our deepest cores,” Gov. Justice said. “The heart and soul of West Virginia are found in our coal miners, and today, we grieve the loss of one of our own. I’m told that Mr. Walls was truly dedicated, hardworking, and brave, and I know he’ll be dearly missed by many. It’s moments like these that remind us of the incredible sacrifices made by those who have the courage to be a miner. So, please hold his family and loved ones close in your hearts tonight. Cathy and I will continue to keep him and all our other miners in our prayers.”
The West Virginia Office of Miners’ Health, Safety, and Training and the Mine Safety and Health Administration are handling the investigation.
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