wild_angel_1980
March 4th, 2009, 11:12 AM
http://www.chattanoogan.com/articles/article_145947.asp
http://wdef.com/system/files/images/Anthony+Bell.JPGAnthony Bell
http://wdef.com/system/files/images/Larry+Jennings.JPGLarry Jennings
http://wdef.com/system/files/images/Linda+Ramsey.JPGLinda Ramsey
http://wdef.com/system/files/images/Marquel+Morris.JPGMarquel Morris
http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewProfile&friendID=389083422 - Marquel's private myspace.
Det. James Hostetter testified Tuesday that several brutal robberies - including a vicious attack on an 86-year-old legally blind woman - were carried out by a group of six robbers to get cash for a local gang.
Det. Hostetter said the group told him the money was for the Rolling 20s gang.
He said the group started out robbing Hispanics, "but they were not getting enough money so they moved up to more affluent neighborhoods."
Multiple charges against Larry Jennings, 23; Anthony Lebron Bell, 19; Linda Ramsey, 33; and Marquel Morris, 18, were bound to the Grand Jury after a lengthy hearing by General Sessions Court Judge Bob Moon.
Judge Moon's only comment was, "The reign of terror by these defendants is over."
Judge Moon set Bell's bond at $1.5 million, Jennings' bond at $1 million, Ms. Ramsey's bond at $1.5 million and Morris' bond at $1.3 million. Bell was already on probation for robbery out of Walker County, Ga.
Two 17-year-olds, Kelvin Crayton and Kelvin White, are also charged. Their cases are in Juvenile Court.
Witnesses testified Tuesday on each of four recent frightening holdups.
The 86-year-old woman, her face still battered from the attack, told about being alone and opening the door after hearing a knock.
She said she was attacked by three males. One of the robbers pushed her, and she fell into the kitchen. She got up, and one of the other suspects hurled her into the living room, where he stood over her with a gun pointed at her while the other two suspects ransacked her residence screaming, “Where’s the money?”
The elderly victim told them the only money she had was in her purse. The suspects then took her money, credit cards and the gold wedding ring from her finger.
The woman, whose injuries included broken ribs, said she pleaded with the trio, "Please don't kill me. Please don't kill me."
Darin Griffin told of being by the road in his broken-down car and having a red Ford Explorer drive up. One of those inside asked if he needed help.
He said after the vehicle rounded a corner, a short time later he was attacked by several youths, including one armed with a rifle. He said at one point he grabbed the rifle, but then he noticed it was not loaded. He said one of the robbers took the gun away from him and hit him in the head with it. A shot was fired from a handgun during the incident.
He said the robbers took his wallet and ran off. He said he ran a short distance after them. "I was calling them cowards for taking my wallet."
Mr. Griffin said he had only $3 in the wallet, but soon learned they had used his bank card at numerous gas stations and eating places. His voting card was also taken.
Another victim told of robbers attacking him at the driveway of his home. He said a gun was placed to his head as his wallet as well as his house and car keys were removed.
Two Hispanic men told of just arriving with a third man in front of a house on Dodds Avenue at 12:10 a.m. They said three black males came out from behind a nearby vacant house, including one armed with a 9 mm handgun.
Two of the robbers began beating two of the victims, while the gunman guarded the third one. That man said when the gunman turned the other way, he took the opportunity to run away. He said he immediately began calling 911 on his cell phone. He said police arrived within 5-6 minutes.
He said he saw a red Ford Explorer at the scene, and it tried to back toward him.
That robbery yielded a cell phone and a small amount of money.
Det. Hostetter said a team of detectives began working on the case, and a break came after a home invasion at E. 32nd and Jerome. He said several of the defendants were seen walking nearby and were picked up for questioning. He said Ms. Ramsey drove up in the red Ford Explorer and had one of the juveniles with her. They were also taken in to police headquarters.
He said the six were questioned separately and some began to give confessions.
He said Bell was always the gunman and that Ms. Jennings was the driver. He said a couple of the group would act as lookouts. He said Jennings had been shot on a couple of occasions. He said Jennings was not able to carry a weapon, but he wanted to be around someone who was armed so hegave Ms. Ramsey the money to buy the 9 mm handgun. He said Jennings and White were the "heavies" who beat up the victims.
The detective said ammunition was found in Jennings' pocket that matched the 9 mm. The loaded handgun was found nearby. He said White was found to be wearing the gold ring taken from the elderly woman.
He said a search of Ms. Ramsey's house turned up Mr. Griffin's voting card (the mayors election was yesterday maybe he was going to vote as Mr. Griffin??)as well as a rifle and a pistol. He said there was a burn area outside the house where some of the stolen items had been partially burned.
He said items found in the red Ford Explorer included the wallet and keys belonging to the man whose home was invaded as well as a receipt from use of the Griffin bank card.
Prior to beginning the trial, Judge Moon admonished family members and friends of the defendants and alleged victims that "no drama nor disruption would be tolerated during or after the trial of this case." After the verdict in a homicide case last week in Criminal Court, officers had to quell disruption in and outside of a courtroom.
Judge Moon said, "Any person who cannot sit quietly, orderly and respectfully during and after this trial should leave now while they can." Several family members and friends of the defendants had been speaking loudly and crying in the courtroom prior to the hearing. After Judge Moon's warning, all became quiet and remained silent and left the courtroom without incident.
http://wdef.com/system/files/images/Anthony+Bell.JPGAnthony Bell
http://wdef.com/system/files/images/Larry+Jennings.JPGLarry Jennings
http://wdef.com/system/files/images/Linda+Ramsey.JPGLinda Ramsey
http://wdef.com/system/files/images/Marquel+Morris.JPGMarquel Morris
http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewProfile&friendID=389083422 - Marquel's private myspace.
Det. James Hostetter testified Tuesday that several brutal robberies - including a vicious attack on an 86-year-old legally blind woman - were carried out by a group of six robbers to get cash for a local gang.
Det. Hostetter said the group told him the money was for the Rolling 20s gang.
He said the group started out robbing Hispanics, "but they were not getting enough money so they moved up to more affluent neighborhoods."
Multiple charges against Larry Jennings, 23; Anthony Lebron Bell, 19; Linda Ramsey, 33; and Marquel Morris, 18, were bound to the Grand Jury after a lengthy hearing by General Sessions Court Judge Bob Moon.
Judge Moon's only comment was, "The reign of terror by these defendants is over."
Judge Moon set Bell's bond at $1.5 million, Jennings' bond at $1 million, Ms. Ramsey's bond at $1.5 million and Morris' bond at $1.3 million. Bell was already on probation for robbery out of Walker County, Ga.
Two 17-year-olds, Kelvin Crayton and Kelvin White, are also charged. Their cases are in Juvenile Court.
Witnesses testified Tuesday on each of four recent frightening holdups.
The 86-year-old woman, her face still battered from the attack, told about being alone and opening the door after hearing a knock.
She said she was attacked by three males. One of the robbers pushed her, and she fell into the kitchen. She got up, and one of the other suspects hurled her into the living room, where he stood over her with a gun pointed at her while the other two suspects ransacked her residence screaming, “Where’s the money?”
The elderly victim told them the only money she had was in her purse. The suspects then took her money, credit cards and the gold wedding ring from her finger.
The woman, whose injuries included broken ribs, said she pleaded with the trio, "Please don't kill me. Please don't kill me."
Darin Griffin told of being by the road in his broken-down car and having a red Ford Explorer drive up. One of those inside asked if he needed help.
He said after the vehicle rounded a corner, a short time later he was attacked by several youths, including one armed with a rifle. He said at one point he grabbed the rifle, but then he noticed it was not loaded. He said one of the robbers took the gun away from him and hit him in the head with it. A shot was fired from a handgun during the incident.
He said the robbers took his wallet and ran off. He said he ran a short distance after them. "I was calling them cowards for taking my wallet."
Mr. Griffin said he had only $3 in the wallet, but soon learned they had used his bank card at numerous gas stations and eating places. His voting card was also taken.
Another victim told of robbers attacking him at the driveway of his home. He said a gun was placed to his head as his wallet as well as his house and car keys were removed.
Two Hispanic men told of just arriving with a third man in front of a house on Dodds Avenue at 12:10 a.m. They said three black males came out from behind a nearby vacant house, including one armed with a 9 mm handgun.
Two of the robbers began beating two of the victims, while the gunman guarded the third one. That man said when the gunman turned the other way, he took the opportunity to run away. He said he immediately began calling 911 on his cell phone. He said police arrived within 5-6 minutes.
He said he saw a red Ford Explorer at the scene, and it tried to back toward him.
That robbery yielded a cell phone and a small amount of money.
Det. Hostetter said a team of detectives began working on the case, and a break came after a home invasion at E. 32nd and Jerome. He said several of the defendants were seen walking nearby and were picked up for questioning. He said Ms. Ramsey drove up in the red Ford Explorer and had one of the juveniles with her. They were also taken in to police headquarters.
He said the six were questioned separately and some began to give confessions.
He said Bell was always the gunman and that Ms. Jennings was the driver. He said a couple of the group would act as lookouts. He said Jennings had been shot on a couple of occasions. He said Jennings was not able to carry a weapon, but he wanted to be around someone who was armed so hegave Ms. Ramsey the money to buy the 9 mm handgun. He said Jennings and White were the "heavies" who beat up the victims.
The detective said ammunition was found in Jennings' pocket that matched the 9 mm. The loaded handgun was found nearby. He said White was found to be wearing the gold ring taken from the elderly woman.
He said a search of Ms. Ramsey's house turned up Mr. Griffin's voting card (the mayors election was yesterday maybe he was going to vote as Mr. Griffin??)as well as a rifle and a pistol. He said there was a burn area outside the house where some of the stolen items had been partially burned.
He said items found in the red Ford Explorer included the wallet and keys belonging to the man whose home was invaded as well as a receipt from use of the Griffin bank card.
Prior to beginning the trial, Judge Moon admonished family members and friends of the defendants and alleged victims that "no drama nor disruption would be tolerated during or after the trial of this case." After the verdict in a homicide case last week in Criminal Court, officers had to quell disruption in and outside of a courtroom.
Judge Moon said, "Any person who cannot sit quietly, orderly and respectfully during and after this trial should leave now while they can." Several family members and friends of the defendants had been speaking loudly and crying in the courtroom prior to the hearing. After Judge Moon's warning, all became quiet and remained silent and left the courtroom without incident.