Wednesday, July 08, 2009

KOAM: More suspects possible in Carthage murders

More suspects are possible in the murders of Bob and Ellen Sheldon of Carthage.

KOAM reported that Jasper County Sheriff Archie Dunn indicated there may be more people involved than the two who were arrested today, Darren Winans, 21, Jasper; and Matt Laurin, 19, Nixa.

All three local stations led their 6 p.m. newscasts with the story today, and each had an interview with the Sheldons' son Bob Sheldon Jr., but KOAM's package with reporters Lisa Olliges and Jordan Aubey appeared to be more complete, not only including quotes from Dunn and Jasper County Prosecuting Attorney Dean Dankelson, but also featuring footage from earlier reports on the murders.

KOAM also devoted more time to the story in both its 6 p.m. and 5 p.m. newscasts, as well as being the first to move the story today, beating the Joplin Globe by a half hour.

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