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Thursday, February 9, 2012

'Potomac River Rapist' Continues to Elude FBI

Authorities say recent publicity blitz has produced strong leads in the investigation.

Authorities say fewer than 10 men have volunteered to submit DNA samples for analysis after law enforcement officials began a blitz campaign last year to track down a suspect dubbed the "Potomac River Rapist." The Associated Press reports "investigators have met with some men," and analysis of the DNA is underway. Police are looking for a man they believe is connected to nine attacks against women between 1991 and 1998, most of which occurred in Montgomery County. He is also believed to be responsible for the Georgetown murder of Christine Mirzayan on Aug. 1, 1998. Mirzayan, 28, was walking home before she was sexually assaulted and murdered in a wooded area off of Canal Road. More information about the investigation and a composite sketch…

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Police Turn to the Internet in Hopes of Cracking a Georgetown Murder Case and FBI and Local Police Launch Campaign to Solve Linked Murder and Rapes from the 90s

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Sean R. Sedam

8:16 am on Saturday, February 11, 2012

These armed robberies: http://clarendon.patch.com/articles/courthouse-plaza-convenience-store-robbed-at-knifepoint http://clarendon.patch.com/articles/police-three-men-jailed-in-armed-robbery-of-10-cell-phone   more ›

Monday, April 18, 2011

PatchCast April 18: UVa Murder Case Goes to Court, Rockville Schools Consider Expansion Options, Kensington Celebrates Books

A round-up of the region's top stories.

Here's what happened in the towns around you over the past weekend - brought to you by our team of editors, reporters, photographers and videographers.

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Julius West PTSA Sees Expansion Options (in Rockville Patch), Grand Jury to Weigh Felony Murder Charges Against Huguely (in Bethesda-Chevy Chase Patch), UPDATE: Two men charged in 2010 homicide (in Germantown Patch), and 1 more ›

Tuesday, April 12, 2011

PatchCast April 12: Lululemon Store Will Re-Open, Longtime Lunch Spot Up For Auction, D.C. Mayor Arrested

The top video and photo headlines from the past 24 hours.

Here's what happened in the towns around you over the last 24 hours- brought to you by our team of editors, reporters, photographers and videographers.

In this Article:

Lululemon to Renovate and Reopen Bethesda Store (in Bethesda-Chevy Chase Patch), Mayor Vincent Gray Arrested During Protest on Capitol Hill Monday, Released Tuesday, Crash Causes Blip in Afternoon Traffic (in Rockville Patch), and 2 more ›

Monday, April 11, 2011

PatchCast April 11: Person Struck by Metro, Watkins Mill Competes on 'It's Academic,' Accused Yeardley Love Murderer Goes to Court

A round-up of the region's top stories.

Here's what happened in the towns around you over the last 24 hours - brought to you by our team of editors, reporters, photographers and videographers.

In this Article:

Person Struck by Metro Train (in Bethesda-Chevy Chase Patch), Shocking University of Virginia Homicide Case is Back in the News Again (in Bethesda-Chevy Chase Patch), Around Town: Hardy Middle School Represents DC Schools in Cherry Blossom Parade, and 2 more ›

Wednesday, April 6, 2011

PatchCast April 6: Lululemon Updates, Kensington Memorial and Georgetown Death

A summary of the latest news from Montgomery County and D.C.

Here are the top headlines from the towns around you, as reported by the Patch team of reporters, editors, photographers and videographers.

In this Article:

Murder Victim's Brother: Murray Would Have Been 'Insulted' To Learn Another Employee Was Stealing (in Bethesda-Chevy Chase Patch), Widow, Family Members of Injured Workers Plead for Safer Driving in Highway Work Zones (in Silver Spring Patch), PHOTO GALLERY: KVFD Breaks Ground on 9/11 Memorial (in Kensington Patch), and 2 more ›

Friday, March 25, 2011

PatchCast March 25: Cupcake Mania Sweeps Georgetown, Prosecutors Will Not Seek Death Penalty in Lululemon Murder, Montgomery County Employees Protest

Latest video and photo news from our area.

Welcome to PatchCast, our roundup of the biggest news in Montgomery County and D.C. from the past 24 hours.

In this Article:

PHOTO GALLERY: Leggett Gets the Goat of County Employees (in Rockville Patch), Grand Jury Clears Takoma Park Police Officers In Capital One Bank Shooting (in Takoma Park Patch), Delegate Accidentally Solicits Money During Session; Blames Mass Email on Technology 'Glitch' (in Germantown Patch), and 3 more ›

lilkunta

6:22 am on Tuesday, May 31, 2011

I wonder if the Bethesda residents will raise hell to get her eligible for death penalty. Unfortunately they have no say. But Jayna Murray's family does have say @ sentencing.When this murder happened all the news reports and articles showed anglo faces crying "i can't believe this happened here. bethesda is so safe. i moved here bc i feel safe". Such a shame.   more ›

Thursday, March 24, 2011

PatchCast 24: Bethesda Reward Fund Refunds, Washington Adventist Gets New President, It's Time to Start Gardening

Latest video and photo news from our area.

Welcome to PatchCast, our roundup of the biggest news in Montgomery County and D.C. from the past 24 hours.

In this Article:

Whiz Kid of the Week: David Malamud (in Rockville Patch), Kennedy High School presents HONK! (in Wheaton Patch), Washington Adventist Hospital Names New President (in Takoma Park Patch), and 2 more ›

Wednesday, March 23, 2011

PatchCast March 23: Bethesda Businesses Mourn, Water Tower Redesign Planned, Library Lovers Stand United

Latest video and photo news from our area.

Welcome to PatchCast, our roundup of the biggest news in Montgomery County and D.C. from the past 24 hours.

In this Article:

UPDATE: Germantown 'Earthoid' Water Tower (in Germantown Patch), Bethesda Row Businesses Continuing Focus on Safety, Banding Together In Wake of Homicide (in Bethesda-Chevy Chase Patch), Bethesda Man Arrested for Felony Theft in Takoma Park (in Takoma Park Patch), and 2 more ›

lilkunta

4:59 am on Friday, March 25, 2011

Sigh more missing.injured white women syndrome Where is the press coverage for Pamela Butler. She has been missing for 2 years? What about when crimes happen to AfrAm, Indos, (east) Asiana, Hispanics ? Jayna is said to have been murdered by her co worker. This murder isnt a reflection of the safety of Bethesda.   more ›

Friday, March 18, 2011

PatchCast March 18: Tips Pour In For Bethesda Murder, Students and Teachers Raise Money for Tsunami Relief, HHS Signs Rockville Lease

The top video and photo headlines from the past 24 hours.

Here's what happened in the towns around you over the last 24 hours. Brought to you by our team of editors, reporters, photographers and videographers.

In this Article:

Police Evaluating Tips in Lululemon Attacks as Community Heightens Safety Precautions (in Bethesda-Chevy Chase Patch), HHS Means Renovations, New Employees at Parklawn Building (in Rockville Patch), VIDEO: Watkins Mill Hits the Hardcourt for Japan Relief (in Montgomery Village Patch), and 2 more ›

Tuesday, March 15, 2011

PatchCast March 15: Bethesda Murder/Georgetown Fire/Lupus Drug/Metro Cuts

Video and photo news from the past 24 hours in Montgomery County, MD, and Washington, D.C.

Here are the latest headlines from 24 hours of news in the Patchwork. Bethesda: Police are now confirming that both victims of Friday’s Lululemon attack in Bethesda were sexually assaulted. Rockville: FDA approval of a lupus drug developed by Rockville-based Human Genome Sciences could mean big things for the county’s biotechnology sector. Georgetown: Fire severely damaged a Wisconsin Avenue auto repair shop Tuesday. Gaithersburg: Officials are drafting a letter to congress, urging them to reconsider cutting 150 million dollars of Metro funding. Kensington: Patch features an antique from one of the Howard Avenue shops

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Police: Both Lululemon Victims Sexually Assaulted; Suspects Followed Victims Into Store (in Bethesda-Chevy Chase Patch), Lupus Drug, Flu Vaccine, Seen as the Fulfillment of County Biotechs' Promise (in Rockville Patch), Washingtonian Fire Likely Caused by Space Heater in Auto Garage, and 2 more ›

Melissa

4:17 pm on Tuesday, March 15, 2011

Words cannot express what a wonderful person that these thugs took. Jayna had the heart of gold and would do anything for her friends. She will be terribly missed. Please continue to pray for her family and friends. We are setting up a scholarship foundation in Jayna's name. The information will be posted soon.   more ›

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