Issue 138, May 16, 2024

Man Convicted of Second- Degree Murder in Death of Girlfriend, Eight Farmworkers Killed in Bus Accident, Driver Charged with DUI Manslaughter

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What is the legal limit for blood alcohol concentration (BAC) in most states in the United States for drivers aged 21 and over?
Answer at the bottom of the newsletter

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What’s Happening Now

Joseph Roberts Convicted of Second- Degree Murder in Death of Rachel Elizabeth Imani Buckner

Joseph Roberts, 43, has been convicted of second-degree murder in the death of his girlfriend, 27-year-old Rachel Elizabeth Imani Buckner.

Buckner’s dismembered body was found in July 2023 along a waterfront trail in Alameda.

Evidence presented in court included Roberts’ DNA on the duct tape used to seal the garbage bag containing Buckner’s remains.

The jury reached their verdict after less than a day of deliberation.

Alameda County District Attorney Pamela Price stated that the verdict brings justice to Buckner, her family, and the community.

Roberts is set to be sentenced on June 14, 2024.

Eight Farmworkers Killed in Tragic Florida Bus Accident: Driver Charged with DUI Manslaughter

On May 14th, a tragic accident in Florida resulted in eight farmworkers losing their lives and 40 others being hospitalized after a bus collided with a pickup truck.

The crash occurred on State Road 40 in Marion County.

The driver of the truck, Bryan Maclean Howard, has been charged with eight counts of Driving Under the Influence – Manslaughter.

The farmworkers were on their way to Cannon Farms in Dunnellon when the accident happened.

Cannon Farms expressed their condolences and announced they would remain closed out of respect for the victims.

The Florida Highway Patrol is conducting a thorough investigation into the incident.

🚌 Safety Tip of the Day: Safest Spots to Sit on Buses

Sitting in the middle of the bus helps to avoid the areas that are most likely to be impacted during a collision—the front and the rear. Choosing an aisle seat provides a buffer zone between you and the bus walls, which can crumple during a crash. Additionally, sitting on the side opposite from oncoming traffic can help reduce the risk of injury from head-on collisions or side impacts.

Cold Case Highlights

UPDATE: New Evidence Emerges in Suzanne Morphew Murder Case

The cause of death for Suzanne Morphew, a 49-year-old Colorado mother of two who disappeared on Mother's Day in 2020, has been determined by authorities.

Her remains, found in September 2023, showed signs of homicide with intoxication from certain drugs.

The autopsy also revealed a bullet and Suzanne's biking clothes with her remains.

Barry Morphew, her husband, was initially a suspect but the charges against him were dropped in April 2022.

However, there is a possibility of charges being filed again since Suzanne's body was recovered.

Barry's lawyer maintains his innocence, stating that the tranquilizer found in Suzanne's body is commonly used for animals.

The Unsolved Case of Mary Alice Pultz: A 40-Year Mystery Involving a Person of Interest

Mary Alice Pultz, a woman raised in Maryland, was last seen by her family in 1968 at the age of 25.

Nearly 40 years later, in 1985, her remains were discovered on a beach in St. Johns County, Florida.

After years of being left unidentified, a breakthrough came in 2023 when advanced genetic testing positively identified the remains as Pultz.

The case remains unsolved, with John Thomas Fugitt, her boyfriend at the time, as a person of interest.

Fugitt, also known as Billy Joe Wallace, died on death row in 1981 for a separate crime, but the investigation into Pultz's murder continues.

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0.08%

In the United States, the legal limit for blood alcohol concentration (BAC) for drivers aged 21 and over is typically 0.08%. This means that if a driver's BAC level is 0.08% or higher, they are considered legally impaired and can be charged with driving under the influence (DUI). This limit is set to deter individuals from operating a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol, as it significantly impairs one's ability to drive safely, leading to an increased risk of accidents and injuries.