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February 16, 2001:
Celebration of Life
February 14, 2001:
Gallaudet Remembers
Letter from President I. King Jordan To the Campus Community
Suspect Arrested in Gallaudet Murders
February 7, 2001:
Memorial Service for Benjamin Varner
Clue? Do you recognize this blood-stained jacket?
February 6, 2001:
Campus Community Gathering 2/5/01 - Summary of Dr. Jordan's remarks.
February 5, 2001:
Call for Faculty/Staff Volunteers
February 4, 2001:
Message from President Jordan to Campus Community.
February 3, 2001:
The body of a White Male, Identified as 19 Year-old Freshman, Benjamin Vamer of San Antonio, Texas
.October 6, 2000:
Report on the Community Meeting at Elstad Auditorium
Memorial Service for Eric Plunkettt
Statement of DC Mayor Williams Regarding the Death of Eric Plunkett
October 5, 2000:
Charges Dropped Against Student
Campus Comminity Meeting
October 4, 2000:
News Update: Student Arrested
Memorial Service
Open Letter to Students from Eric Plunkett's Mother
OPen Letter to the campus from Eric Plunkett's Mother
The original letter
October 3, 2000:
News Update regarding the tragic deathof Eric F. Plunkett

May 22, 2002
Ex-Student Convicted Of Gallaudet Murders -New
Sighs -- and Signs -- of Relief -New
May 21, 2002
Mesa Convicted in Gallaudet Slayings -New
Gallaudet Case Goes to Jury -New
May 18 , 2002
3rd Psychologist Says Mesa Is Sane -New
May 17, 2002
Mesa Not Delusional, Psychologist Says -New
May 16, 2002
Psychologist Calls Mesa Mentally Ill -New
May 15, 2002
Gallaudet Suspect Tormented By Visions -New
May 14, 2002
Gallaudet Defendant Describes Mental Images -New
Gallaudet Murder Defendant Testifies -New
Gallaudet Defendant Blames Images -New
May 9, 2002
For Deaf Defendant, Special Precautions -New
May 8, 2002
Jurors See Confession in Gallaudet Killings -New
May 7, 2002
Jury Sees Confession In Gallaudet Slaying -New
May 3, 2002
Mental Illness Blamed in 2 Killings -New
April 30, 2002
Gallaudet Case Statement Allowed -New
Aprjl 12, 2002
Obstruction Alleged in Gallaudet Slayings -New
February 11, 2002
D.C. Police Learning To Hear The Deaf -New
January 3, 2002
Mental Exam Set in Gallaudet Case -New
December, 2001:
Single Trial Set In 2 Slayings At Gallaudet -New
June 9 , 2001
Maximum Term Sought in Gallaudet Case
June 8, 2001
Prosectors Seek Life Sentence for Mesa
May 16, 2001
Gallaudet Student Sues Police for Wrongful Arrest
May 15, 2001
Four Lives Cross Tragically
May 15, 2001
Gallaudet Student Sues Police for Wrongful Arrest
May 12, 2001
Tears of Joy, Sadness at Gallaudet
Aprjl 22, 2001
Clues Missed In 1st Slaying At Gallaudet
February 27, 2001
Gallaudet Suspect to Be Jailed Until Trial
February 25, 2001
Apologies Owed
February 17, 2001:
Tears Flow Again at Gallaudet
Gallaudet Charges A Shock On Guam
February 15, 2001:
Gallaudet Deaths Tied to Thefts
February 14, 2001:
Gallaudet Suspect Held Without Bond
Gallaudet Suspect Arrested
Mixed Emotions Follow Gallaudet Arrest
Father Expresses Disbelief
Gallaudet Suspect Arrested
February 13, 2001:
Student Charged in Slaying
Police Search Dorm Room in Gallaudet Killing
February 10, 2001:
200 Mourners Honor Slain Student's Curiosity
From Gallaudet to Hanover Place
February 9, 2001:
More Surveillance Considered At Gallaudet as Probe Countinues
February 7, 2001:
Dual Tragedies Test Gallaudet, President
Two Familes At Gallaudet Share Grief
Once Again, Gripped With Grief
Gallaudet: The Latest
Grim Days at Gallaudet
Gallaudet Provost Online: Dr. Jane Fernandes was a guest on Washington Post Online - Article - Transcript.
Once Again, Gripped With Grief; Gallaudet Honors Second Slain Student.
Two Families At Gallaudet Share Grief.
Dual Tragedies Test Gallaudet, President
February 6, 2001:
Student Fought Attacker; Gallaudet Youth's Killer May Be Injured, Sources Say
The Best Defense Against Fear? Gallaudet's Got it.
February 5, 2001:
Gallaudet Freshman Was Stabbed
Second Homicide in Four Months Grips Gallaudet
Loss of Innocence On U.S. Campuses
Sense of Safety Often False, Experts Say
February 4, 2001:
Second Student Found Dead in Gallaudet Dorm
October 6, 2000:
Police Look At Student Harassment
Corrections
Jumping the Gun at Gallaudet
Weak Case Hurt Gallaudet Arrest
October 5, 2000:
Former Suspect Barred From Campus
Gallaudet Slaying Case Is Dropped
October 4, 2000:
Suspect in Gallaudet Death Released
Suspect Honors Gallaudet Victim on Web
Friend Held in Gallaudet Slaying
October 3, 2000:
Police arrest Student in Gallaudet Slaying: UPDATED
Police arrest Student in Gallaudet Slaying
Gay Students at Gallaudet Say They Don't Feel Safe
October 2, 2000:
Gallaudet Students Turn to Each Other
October 1, 2000:
Disbelief Turns to Mourning in Deaf Student's Killing
September 29, 2000
Male Student Found Dead At Gallaudet
Police Investigate Death at Gallaudet

May 22 , 2002:
Gallaudet killer faces life term -New
October 6, 2000:
D.C. police await DNA results in Gallaudet case
October 5, 2000:
Gallaudet Murder Charge Dropped

July 16 , 2001:
Gallaudet Studetn: Robbery Was Motive
New trial date set for student accused of killing two classmates
June 8, 2001:
Innocent Plea in Deaths of Classmates
June 7, 2001:
Guam Man Indicted for Murder
February 14, 2001:
Gallaudet Studetn: Robbery Was Motive
Judge Denies Bond for Gallaudet Murder
Assest Make in University Killings
February 6, 2001:
Second Murder at Gallaudet U.
Dorm Closed After Murder of San Antonio Student; Varner Put Up A Fight Against Stabber.
February 5, 2001:
Deaf Student Stabbed to Death at University.
Investigation Continues in San Antonio Student's Death.
Second Mystery Murder Stuns Washington Deaf College.
February 4, 2001:
Washington Police Says Murdered Student was Stabbed.
D.C. Cops: Student Stabbed to Death.
Cops Tightlipped on Student's Murder.
Feburary 3, 2001:
Cops Probe Death at Gallaudet Univ.
February 3, 2001:
Student Murdered at Washington College for Deaf.
October 5, 2000:
Suspect Barred from Gallaudet
October 4, 2000:
Charges Vs College Student Dropped
Student Charged in Gallaudet Death
October 3, 2000:
Gay Deaf Student Mourned
September 30, 2000:
Report: Dead Student Struck in Head-Updated
September 29, 2000:
Report: Dead Student Struck in Head

February 14, 2001:
Arrest linked to SA student's death
February 9, 2001:
Slain Gallaudet student is mourned
February 5, 2001:
Victim's dad speaks at school.
February 4, 2001:
D.C. says S.A. teen stabbed.
February 3, 2001:
S.A. student found dead in Gallaudet dormitory.

May 22 , 2002:
Gallaudet student guilty of murdering Minnesota native of Minneapolis -New
May 21, 2002:
Jurors hear closing arguments in Gallaudet trial -New
May 19, 2002:
Deaf defendant blames 'black hands' for murders -New
May 15, 2002:
Suspect in Gallaudet slayings says images of hands told him to kill -New
February 14, 2001:
Freshman Arrested in Gallaudet Killings
February 5, 2001:
Gallaudet shaken by another apparent student slaying.
cont'd Another Murder at Gallaudet University, Where Burnsville Student Killed in September.October 6, 2000:
Student, arrested then released in Gallaudet killing, is suspended from school
October 5, 2000:
Family, students celebrate life of slain student
October 4, 2000:
Fellow student charged in Burnsville teen's death
Student Charged in Gallaudet Death
Student charged with murder in Minnesota student's death
October 3, 2000:
Obituaries
Gallaudet students speculate on slaying of gay man
October 1, 2000:
Investigation continues in slaying of deaf Burnsville man
September 30, 2000:
Burnsville deaf man slain at D.C. school
Report says dead student struck in head repeatedly
September 29, 2000:
College freshman from Burnsville found slain in DC dorm room

October 5, 2000:
Family, students celebrate life of slain studen
October 4, 2000:
Suspect In Student Slaying Released
VIDEO: WCCO 4 News - Real Player 8
October 4, 2000:
Classmate Charged In Plunkett Case
October 3, 2000:
Fellow student held in death of Burnsville freshman at Gallaudet
October 1, 2000:
Investigation Continues Into Student's Death
VIDEO: WCCO 4 News - Real Player 8
September 30, 2000:
Teachers, Friends Recall Slain Student

May 22, 2002:
Victim's Parents Say Mesa Verdict Had to be Guilty -New
May 21, 2002:
Mesa Guilty on All Charges -New
May 20, 2002:
Gallaudet Murder Trial Goes to Jury -New
Defense: Mesa 'A Pal' To Victims -New
Closing Arguments Expected in Mesa Murder Trial -New
May 17, 2002:
Psychiatrist: Mesa Wants to Avoid Punishment -New
May 16, 2002:
Psychologists Battle in Mesa Trial -New
Psychologist Cross-Examined by Prosecutors in Mesa Trial -New
May 15, 2002:
Mesa Says Visions of Hands Ordered Him to Kill -New
Mesa Says Images Forced Him to Murder -New
May 14 , 2002:
Defense Begins Case in Mesa Murder Trial -New
Gallaudet Suspect Says Images Forced Him to Kill -New
May 8, 2002:
Girlfriend Testifies in Gallaudet Murder Trial -New
May 6, 2002:
Mesa Videotape Confession Viewed by Jurors -New
May 3, 2002:
Mental Illness Blamed in Two Murders -New
February 14, 2001:
Arrest Made In Gallaudet Murders
February 13, 2001:
Police Search Gallaudet for Clues
February 7, 2001:
Vigil Honrs Slain Gallaudet Student
February 5, 2001:
Gallaudet Student Stabbed to Deafh
Police: No Evidence Links Gallaudet Killings
February 4, 2001:
Gallaudet Student Was Stabbed to Deafh
February 3, 2001:
Student Found Deaf at GallaudetOctober 6, 2000:
Gallaudet Students Fear For Safety
October 5, 2000:
Suspect in Murder of Gallaudet Student Barred From Campus
October 4, 2000:
Gallaudet Student Not Charged In Classmate's Death
VIDEO: Local ABC 7 News - Real Player 8
Police Arrest Suspect In Murder of Gallaudet Freshman - Updated
October 3, 2000:
Police Arrest Suspect In Murder of Gallaudet Freshman
September 30, 2000:
Students Cope With The Murder of A Gallaudet Freshman
September 29, 2000:
Possible Murder at Gallaudet University
Updated: Possible Murder at Gallaudet University
September 29, 2000:
Student Murdered at Gallaudet University
VIDEO: Local ABC 7 News - Real Player 8

May 21 , 2002
Guilty Verdict in Gallaudet Case -New
May 20 , 2002
Gallaudet Murder Case Jury Bound -New
February 27, 2001
Mesa Held Without Bail
February 17, 2001:
Memorial at Gallaudet for Slain Students
February 15, 2001:
Videotape Confession in Gallaudet Murders
February 14, 2001:
Fellow Studetn Arrested for Two Gallaudet Murders
February 13, 2001:
Assest Made in Gallaudet Murders Updated
Assest Made in Gallaudet Murders
February 6, 2001:
Dr. Jordan and Benjamin Varner's Mother on TV and more developments related to the investigation.
February 4, 2001:
Body Found on Gallaudet Campus
February 3, 2001:
Body Found on Gallaudet Campus

May 21, 2002:
Mesa's Lawyer Talks About Appeal -New
Mesa Jury Resumes Deliberations -New
Verdict Is In For Joseph Mesa Jr. -New
May 20, 2002:
Closing ArgumentsDelivered In Student MurderTrial -New
Psychologist Testifies Mesa Knows Right From Wrong -New
May 17 , 2002:
Mesa's Defense Rests; Case Built on 'Black Hands' -New
May 15, 2002:
Mesa Faces Intense Cross-Examination -New
Prosecution Questions Mesa's Testimony -New
May 14, 2002:
Surprise Turn Of Events At Mesa Trial -New
May 8, 2002:
Accused Killer's Girlfriend Takes The Stand -New
May 7, 2002:
Gallaudet Murder Detailed On Videotaped Confession -New
May 3, 2002:
Students Take Stand At Mesa Trial -New
May 2, 2002:
Gallaudet Murder Trial Begins -New
April 25, 2002:
Gallaudet Murder Case Takes Surprising Turn -New
April 11, 2002:
Accused Gallaudet Killer In More Trouble -New
February 15, 2001:
Police say Mesa Confessed
February 13, 2001:
New developments in Varner murder investigation
February 6, 2001:
Police release new Gallaudet evidence.
February 5, 2001:
Varner family remembers son; Investigation continues.
Gallaudet student may have fought his attacker.
February 4, 2001:
Police Investigate Second Killing at Gallaudet University.
October 6, 2000:
Gallaudet Students Fear For Safety
October 6, 2000:
Police reassure concerned Gallaudet students
October 4, 2000:
Classmate charged in Gallaudet student murder
Note: Video Clip, click here to get to NBC's article page
October 3, 2000:
Arrest made in Gallaudet Student murder
September 30, 2000:
University student beaten to death - Updated
September 29, 2000:
University Student Found dead
University student beaten to death

February 5, 2001:
Father of slain student speaksOctober 6, 2000:
Gallaudet Students Report Threats
Team of More Experienced Investigators Assigned to Gallaudet Murder Case
October 5, 2000:
Minch Not Welcome on Gallaudet Campus
October 4, 2000:
Charges Dropped Against Minch in Plunkett Case
It's Hard to Believe, They Knew Each Other"...Gallaudet Student Reaction
October 3, 2000:
Police Make Arrest in Gay Student's Murder at Gallaudet University
September 30, 2000:
Gay Student Murdered at Gallaudet University-Updated
September 29, 2000:
Suspicious student death at Gallaudet University
Student Murdered in Gallaudet University Dorm
Gay Student Murdered at Gallaudet University

February 14, 2001:
Police: Robbery Was Motive
Suspect Arrested in Deaf Studetn Murders
February 5, 2001:
Silent Fear; Another Student Stabbed to Death at University for the Deaf.

February 14, 2001:
Suspect held in 2 slayings at universty in Washington
Suspect Assested in Gallaudet Murders
February 5, 2001:
Gallaudet student death classified as homicide.
February 3, 2001:
Student Killed at University for Deaf

June 20 , 2001:
Gallaudet murders get skillful treatment
February 15, 2001:
Deaf Teenager's Ordeal Ends

February 15, 2001:
Gallaudet Reels at Arrest of "One of our own" in Killings
October 5, 2000:
Charges Dropped Against Murder Suspect

October 3, 2000:
Fear grips Gallaudet University after student killed

October 6, 2000:
Former Suspect in Gallaudet Slaying Suspended
October 4, 2000:
Gallaudet Suspect Arrested, Freed

October 2, 2000:
Gay Deaf Student Mourned

February 14, 2001:
Gallaudet University Murder Suspect In Court
February 9, 2001:
Varner's Burial Postponed
February 6, 2001:
Dorm Closed After Murder Of San Antonio Student
February 5, 2001:
Investigation Continues In San Antonio Student's Death

February 15, 2001:
Video - See streaming video of News8's interview with a teacher who knew Joseph Use Real Player
Barrigada Youth Charged with Double Murder in Nation's Capital

May 23 , 2002:
Mesa convicted of murder -New
February 15, 2001:
Suspect Reportedly Confessed

February 9, 2001:
Students Alarmed Over Murder
October 6, 2000:
Murder Stuns Campus
October 5, 2000:
Gallaudet Student Arrested, Released in Gay Murder

February 16, 2001:
Minch Family won't say if Son will Return to Gallaudet
February 15, 2001:
Minch Family Relieved That Son is Cleared of Murder Charges
February 14, 2001:
Greenland Student Adsolved in Gallaudet University Murder
October 5, 2000:
Murder charges dropped against Greenland student

February 6, 2001:
A Second Murder at Gallaudet
February 15, 2001:
Greenland Tenn Exonerated
October 5, 2000:
Murder Charges Dropped

October 5, 2000:
Climate of homophobia, then a student's murder