Zahra Baker MEDIA links only **NO DISCUSSION**

[Texas Mist]

We have recovered enough physical evidence to believe we have found Zahra," police Chief Tom Adkins said in an emotional press conference, that he said he did "with great regret." (Read the full text of the chief's remarks)

Police said the said the bone found last week off of Christie Road "matches DNA found from the house at 21st Avenue Northwest," which is where Zahra lived before going missing on Oct. 9. A police source also told WBTV's Steve Ohnesorge that "the bone has evidence of cut marks on it."



http://www.wistv.com/Global/story.asp?S=13465050

 

[butwhatif?]

(Aus) Channel 7 news report by Robert Ovadia from Hickory NC.

Emily too upset to speak on camera after announcement.

Emily was informed 1 hr before the PC.

Police confirmed human remains found 2 days ago are that of a child.

Aus PM Julia Gillard is "personally overseeing consular assistance to help Emily bring Zahras remains home".

http://au.news.yahoo.com/video/national/

(Video titled 'Police confirm Zahra is dead' 2:45)

 

[sweetmop]

http://www.citizen-times.com/articl...stery-deepens-over-disabled-NC-girl-s-killing

 

[darlin gal]

http://www.charlotteobserver.com/2010/11/13/1835493/map-key-events-in-the-zahra-baker.html

 

[lauriej]

http://www.nytimes.com/aponline/2010/11/13/us/AP-US-Disabled-Girl-Killed.html?ref=us

Mystery Deepens Over Disabled NC Girl's Killing
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Police were confident a freckle-faced disabled 10-year-old girl was killed, but the mystery of how she died deepened when police said a set of remains was uncovered five miles away from where one of her bones was found.

 

[Virgogalsue]

Video with footage of reporter trying to get comment from AB at his new apartment.

http://www.wsoctv.com/video/25767169/index.html

Seems to have been taken down!!

 

[sophclown]

http://www2.hickoryrecord.com/news/2010/nov/14/next-step-justice-zahra-ar-533914/

The Next Step: Justice for Zahra

 

[Verity]

http://www2.hickoryrecord.com/news/2010/nov/13/questions-abound-zahra-baker-case-ar-535947/

 

[lauriej]

http://www.smh.com.au/world/at-last-zahra-can-be-laid-to-rest-20101113-17ruq.html
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At Last , Zahra Can Be Laid To Rest.

ZAHRA BAKER overcame plenty of hardship during her 10 years of life.

 

[butwhatif?]

New channel 7 exclusive video interview with Emily, Zahra's biological mother, titled "Zarah's mothers heartbreak" (3:09)

RO:" .... But Emily is keeping an open mind."

ED: "I have to take a step back and think of the possiblility that maybe Adam wasn't involved, and maybe he is hurting as well".

RO: "But if he is charged with his daughters murder...."

ED: "I can't even attempt to guess the anger that's going to come out of me when we find out."

~ Emily could not go to the remains site, and instead chose to go to a place of beauty to clear her head to take everything in.

~ Emily is now wearing a Zahra bracelet made for her by one of the investigators. Every investigator now wears one. (my note ...Awwwww)

~ Emily proud that Zahras spirit brought the community together and reminded them about compassion, and strength.


http://au.news.yahoo.com/video/national/

(RO= Aussie journo)

 

[Capri]

Zahra's mom, Emily wearing bracelet made for her by investigator in honor of Zahra. All the investigators are wearing one.
http://au.news.yahoo.com/video/national/

 

[Texas Mist]

Mourners stop by Granite Falls memorial for Zahra Baker

by RICHARD DEVAYNE / NewsChannel 36
E-mail Richard: RDeVayne@WCNC.com
Posted on November 14, 2010 at 4:55 PM


GRANITE FALLS, N.C.-- Sunday brought a rush of emotions for many who attended church services in the area where Zahra Baker's assumed remains were found.

As people headed to morning service at the Dudley Shoals Baptist Church, they also stopped by a memorial that has formed along side Dudley Shoals Road, the site where a bone, matching Zahra's DNA, was found.

more here

http://www.wcnc.com/news/local/Mour...Falls-memorial-for-Zahra-Baker-107998969.html

 

[Texas Mist]

Baker memorial grows after word Zahra is dead

Newschannel 36 reporter Richard DeVayne shows us how this has affected the whole community.

Press the "Play" button to see his report.

http://www.wcnc.com/news/local/Baker-memorial-grows-after-word-she-is-dead-108005059.html

 

[Texas Mist]

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"It brought me closer to her," says Dietrich, "as much as I was disgusted to look at the house, she was there, and that took me that step closer to her and to see the tokens that everybody had left for her and the letters."

Dietrich couldn't express enough over her gratefulness for those who have looked for her daughter.

http://www.wcnc.com/news/local/Dietrich-It-brought-me-closer-to-her-108008279.html

 

[dar107]

http://charlotte.news14.com/content...to-honor-zahra--search-for-evidence-continues

CHARLOTTE -- Hickory Police say two-man search crews are back at various locations Monday looking for more evidence into the Zahra Baker investigation. This news comes three days after an emotional press conference from Hickory Police Chief Tom Adkins, who said they had received enough evidence to believe they have found the little girl's body.

 

[lauriej]

http://www.wtma.com/rssItem.asp?feedid=118&itemid=29598232
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Zahra Baker&#8217;s Stepmom Says She &#8216;Ain&#8217;t the Monster&#8217;

&#8220;&#8221;I was trying to save us both, but why should I? He is letting everyone destroy me,&#8221; Elisa Baker wrote referring to Zahra&#8217;s father, Adam Baker.&#8221;

&#8220;In the latest letter, obtained exclusively by ABC News, Baker said she &#8220;ain&#8217;t the monster people are saying.&#8221;

She also said she was frustrated by her lawyer&#8217;s refusal to allow her to do TV interview requests. &#8220;I want a chance to be heard damn it. This is my life and everyone is playing with and I have no control over what is said or done,&#8221; she wrote.&#8221;

 

[salvarenga]

http://www.wtma.com/rssItem.asp?feedid=118&itemid=29598232
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Zahra Baker&#8217;s Stepmom Says She &#8216;Ain&#8217;t the Monster&#8217;

&#8220;&#8221;I was trying to save us both, but why should I? He is letting everyone destroy me,&#8221; Elisa Baker wrote referring to Zahra&#8217;s father, Adam Baker.&#8221;

&#8220;In the latest letter, obtained exclusively by ABC News, Baker said she &#8220;ain&#8217;t the monster people are saying.&#8221;

She also said she was frustrated by her lawyer&#8217;s refusal to allow her to do TV interview requests. &#8220;I want a chance to be heard damn it. This is my life and everyone is playing with and I have no control over what is said or done,&#8221; she wrote.&#8221;

This is the full article on the main ABC News website. It has more info on the last letter.

http://abcnews.go.com/US/zahra-baker-exclusive-elisa-baker-jailhouse-letter/story?id=12145895&page=1

 

[sophclown]

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/11/15/AR2010111502096.html

NC city mourns for disabled girl who was killed

Hickory, N.C. Police Chief Tom Adkins said Friday, Nov. 12, 2010 that investigators matched a bone found a couple of weeks ago with 10-year-old Zahra Baker's DNA. Zahra, who had bone cancer that forced her to use a prosthetic leg and hearing aids, was reported missing by her parents Oct. 9. They said she was last seen in her bed at their home in Hickory, about 50 miles northwest of Charlotte. Zahra's stepmother, Elisa Baker, is currently in jail, charged with trying to throw off investigators with a bogus ransom note.

 

[lauriej]

Paperwork Details Elisa Baker&#8217;s Involvement In Investigation
http://www.wsoctv.com/news/25801554/detail.html
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The paperwork says Elisa Baker, who spent Monday afternoon meeting with her attorneys, told investigators that the 10-year-old girl&#8217;s body was dismembered and different parts were spread out in different locations.

Her attorneys are asking for a bond reduction because she&#8217;s helping investigators with the case.

 

[salvarenga]

Paperwork Details Elisa Baker’s Involvement In Investigation
http://www.wsoctv.com/news/25801554/detail.html
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The paperwork says Elisa Baker, who spent Monday afternoon meeting with her attorneys, told investigators that the 10-year-old girl’s body was dismembered and different parts were spread out in different locations.

Her attorneys are asking for a bond reduction because she’s helping investigators with the case.

This article has just been updated with more details.