Attorney General Todd Rokita seeks execution date for convicted killer of Beech Grove cop
Attorney General Todd Rokita seeks execution date for convicted killer of Beech Grove cop
Attorney General Todd Rokita is asking the Indiana Supreme Court to set an execution date for the convicted murderer who fatally shot Beech Grove Police Officer William Toney on Sept. 29, 2000.
“Most Hoosiers and I expect justice without delay, especially when someone murders a police officer, one of the many, many brave men and women we thank and respect daily,” Attorney General Rokita said. “This convicted cop killer has been on death row far too long — 22 years — and it’s past time for him to pay his debt to society.”
Attorney General Rokita filed a formal motion today asking the Supreme Court to set a date for the execution of Benjamin Ritchie.
For several years, the State of Indiana paused executions due to the Indiana Department of Correction’s difficulty obtaining the drug pentobarbital, which is used to carry out executions. That issue has been resolved.
On Sept. 11, the Indiana Supreme Court set an execution date of Dec. 18 for another convicted murderer, Joseph Corcoran, after Attorney General Rokita filed a motion asking the court to set a date. Corcoran killed four people.
Attached is Attorney General Rokita’s latest motion to the Supreme Court.
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Preacher Lawson’s “Funny As Bleep” Tour Coming to Jasper Arts Center
Jasper, IN – [September 26] Get ready for an evening of non-stop laughter as stand-up comedian and fan-
favorite from America’s Got Talent, Preacher Lawson brings his hilarious Funny As Bleep Tour tothe Jasper Arts Center on Saturday, October 19, 2024. Known for his high-energy performances, quick wit, and infectious humor, Lawson is set to deliver an unforgettable night of comedy.
Lawson gained national attention during his time on America’s Got Talent, where he became a topfinalist and a fan favorite with his relatable, high-energy humor. Since then, he’s been selling out venues nationwide and wowing audiences with his unique comedic style. Whether you’ve seen him on AGT or caught one of his specials, this is a show you won’t want to miss.
Event Details:
- Date: Saturday, October 19, 2024
- Doors: 6:30 PM
- Show: 7:30 PM
- Location: Jasper Arts Center, 951 College Ave, Jasper, IN 47546
“We’re thrilled to welcome Preacher Lawson to the Jasper Arts Center as part of our 2024-2025performance season,” said Kyle Rupert, Executive Director of Jasper Community Arts.“Preacher’s blend of storytelling and physical comedy is going to make for a fantastic evening that’ll have everyone in stitches.”
Tickets for the Funny As Bleep Tour are on sale now and can be purchased online atwww.jasperarts.org/tickets or by calling the Jasper Arts Center Box Office at 812-482-3070. Prices start at $25.
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USI MSOC vs. EIU moved to Sunday due to weather
EVANSVILLE, Ind. – Due to the impending weather this weekend, the University of Southern Indiana Men’s Soccer match versus Eastern Illinois University, scheduled for 12:30 p.m. Saturday, has been moved to Sunday at 4 p.m. The USI-EIU match is the opening contest of the 2024 Ohio Valley Conference schedule for both programs.
USI enters the match hoping to carry the momentum from its first win of the season into Sunday’s action against EIU as it celebrates Hispanic Heritage Day at Strassweg Field. Hospitality and Outreach for Latin America, Inc. (HOLA) and the USI Hispanic Student Union will be recognized at halftime.
Following Saturday’s action, the Eagles continue OVC play and conclude the longest homestand of the season October 3 when they take on Lindenwood University for a 1 p.m. kickoff.
USI fans can attend all Men’s Soccer 2024 home matches for free, courtesy of a sponsorship from ProRehab. Game coverage for 2024, including links to live stats and video streams, can be found on USIScreamingEagles.com.
USI Men’s Soccer Week 5 Notes:
USI gets on the scoreboard with a win: The USI Screaming Eagles got on the scoreboard for the first time in 2024 with a 1-0 victory over Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology Tuesday. Sophomore forward Jackson Mitchell scored his first goal of the season and the game-winner in the 38th minute of the first half. Sophomore goalkeeper Andrew Klott posted his first shutout of the season by making three saves.
USI finds some offense: USI snapped a 380:21 scoreless streak when sophomore forward Jackson Mitchell scored his first goal of the season at 37:21 into the win Wednesday evening versus Rose-Hulman.
USI finishes homestand with a pair of OVC contests: USI starts the final segment of its five-match homestand by opening the 2024 Ohio Valley Conference slate. The Eagles host Eastern Illinois University Saturday at 12:30 p.m. and conclude the homestand against Lindenwood University October 3 at 1 p.m.
EIU in 2024: The Panthers of EIU are 1-4-1 during the season’s first month. EIU lost a 5-0 decision to Bowling Green State University in its final non-conference game of this season.
USI vs. EIU: EIU leads the all-time series with USI, 10-2-0, after winning a pair of regular season matches last year. The Panthers took the first game at Strassweg Field, 2-0, and completed the series sweep with a 1-0 victory at EIU.
Lindenwood in 2024: Lindenwood is 4-3-1 overall this fall after defeating the University of St. Thomas, 2-1, September 22. The Lions, who play at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville September 28 before coming to USI, have won four of its last five to finish non-conference play.
USI vs. Lindenwood: USI and Lindenwood are tied 3-3-0 in the all-time series between the two schools. The Eagles split the series with the Lions last year, falling in St. Charles, Missouri, 1-0, but bouncing back to win at Strassweg Field, 4-2, to end the season.
Eagles pour in four goals in win against Skyhawks
EVANSVILLE, Ind. – University of Southern Indiana Women’s Soccer poured on the offense Thursday night at Strassweg Field in a 4-1 conference victory against the University of Tennessee at Martin.
In its second Ohio Valley Conference match this season, Southern Indiana (2-6-3, 1-0-1 OVC) had to battle less-than-ideal weather for the second time in as many weeks on Thursday with heavy rain falling off and on throughout the evening. The Screaming Eagles showed once again they were not fazed.
USI came out buzzing on the field and aggressive toward goal. Sophomore midfielder Pilar Torres set the tone with a pair of shots on goal within the first two minutes of the match. Recording several more shots in the opening minutes, Southern Indiana claimed a 1-0 lead in the 15th minute when Torres slotted a pass from the wing that was tapped inside the near post by junior midfielder Peyton Murphy, her first goal of the season.
Nearly seven minutes later, USI doubled its advantage to 2-0. Torres dished out her second assist of the night after dribbling down the field and finding junior midfielder Emerson Grafton to her left, who finished the play with her second goal of the season.
With under 10 minutes left in the first half, UT Martin (2-5-3, 1-1-0 OVC) looked to respond by putting a couple of shots on goal, including one that forced USI redshirt sophomore goalkeeper Anna Markland to make a highlight jumping punch-save over the crossbar. A few minutes later right before halftime, senior midfielder Adriana Berruti gave the Eagles a 3-0 lead with her first career goal after a throw-in by junior defender Brynn Quick and a connecting pass across the face of goal from Murphy.
Southern Indiana stayed strong defensively and remained on the offensive to start the second half of play. Following a pair of blocked shot attempts inside the box, the ball deflected out to the top of the 18 where junior defender Charli Grafton rifled a one-timer into the top-right corner of the goal to push USI’s lead to four. It marked the first time the Grafton sisters scored in the same game.
The visiting Skyhawks got one goal back in the 73rd minute, but the Screaming Eagles did not relinquish their lead any further and secured the 4-1 victory.
Southern Indiana took 20 shot attempts Thursday evening, the most since USI had 21 in last season’s 1-1 tie against UT Martin. USI placed eight of its 20 shots on goal on Thursday. The Skyhawks had five of its nine shots go on target. Plus, entering Thursday’s action, USI and UT Martin were one and two, respectively, in the OVC for most fouls committed this season. The two sides combined for only 15 fouls Thursday.
Individually, Murphy led USI with four shots with Torres and Charli Grafton posting a team-high two shots on goal. Torres had three total shot attempts in addition to two assists. The last time a Screaming Eagles had a pair of assists in a game was in August 2022 when Morgan Beyer and Jill DiTusa each had two helpers against Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology. Between the posts, Markland totaled four saves for USI.
After Thursday’s action and claiming three points, Southern Indiana moved into a tie for second in the OVC standings with four points alongside Lindenwood University and the University of Arkansas at Little Rock.
Next, the Screaming Eagles will host Eastern Illinois University Sunday afternoon at Strassweg Field in Ohio Valley Conference play. Kickoff is scheduled for 1 p.m. Links for match coverage can be found at usiscreamingeagles.com.
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