Jonathan and the new tool fighting the opioid epidemic, next. 11 00, abc seven news at on your side. Jonathan it is a case that has been cold for years. Pamela butler missing and presumed dead. Alison this past october, eight years after the crime, her boyfriend finally admitted that he killed her, but tonight her family is still waiting to bring the body home. Now it seems the man who killed her may be ready to help them do that. Jonathan tom roussey has the new developments in the case tonight. Tom . Body wasla butlers found about 45 miles from where im standing in northwest washington. Tonight we have reason to believe that her remains are somewhere here along 95 in stafford county, virginia. Body. Tom two months ago today, Pamela Butlers family spoke after her boyfriend admitted killing her last decade. Today he pled guilty tos seconddegree murder and promised to show where butler body was. 12 years. He got the family would have liked more but they were willing to except that. We want to bring pam home and give her a proper burial. Tom he has led investigators to stafford county. They will search near i95. Derek butler says the area has changed over time, so photographs had to be used to help him identify it. In 2009, Pamela Butler a federal worker vanished. In october, cruz admitted killing her after an argument about him getting a job. She lived in brightwood, and it now appears her family will finally get closure. We have not confirmed exactly where investigators are going to search along 95, but we have confirmed it will be here in stafford county. Tom roussey, abc 7 news. Jonathan tom, thanks. the man charged in the murder of an artist in d. C. Has been indicted on murder charges. Accused of breaking into a capitol hill apartment, kidnapping and sexually assaulting the woman, then stabbing her to death last year. She was in d. C. Working on an art exhibit. Franken istor al expected to make an announcement on his future tomorrow. The smart report saying franken has decided to resign, the twitter site of his account say he is talking with family at this time and any reports of a final decision are inaccurate. All from fellow Democratic Senators to resign. I think you should resign. [elevator bell rings] and i get no pride or pleasure in saying that, thank you. Nancy at least 38 senators flooded social media in a coordinated effort. Another woman said that franken kissed her. She is now the eighth accuser. At the live desk, nancy chen, abc 7 news. Alison the calls for franken to resign come as Harvey Weinstein faces a lawsuit from six women. They say they represent dozens if not hundreds of victims of the movie mogul. Weinstein andhat his companies colluded to conceal sexual assault, which amounts to racketeering. Weinstein denies all the accusations. Jonathan at keast four major wildfires are burning out of control in california, los angeles included. There is a erecting today, catching drivers by surprise and shutting down one of americas busiest interstates, the 405. The flames are creeping towards the Hollywood Hills of los angeles and bel air. Many people are racing to pack up and get out. A nursing home was evacuated. It was like a war zone in our backyard. It is devastating. Sorry. Very happy we have our home, but im very sad for my neighbors. Its horrible. Fire, at at the creek least seven firefighters were injured. Of controlrning out in ventura county, santa clarita, and los angeles. Alison u. S. Embassies across are on high alert after President Trump recognize jerusalem as the capital city of israel comes saying he to that city. Tim barber joins us with a closer look the Impact Todays announcement is having. Tim . There were protests at the white house right after the president made the controversial this vision come a decision the president said was a campaign promise. President trumps decision to call jerusalem israels capital and move the u. S. Embassy there in raged and delighted people across the world. This is nothing less than a recognition of reality. Tim in 1995, Congress Passed a resolution to call jerusalem israels capital, but it was waived by president clinton, president bush, and president obama amid fears that it would spark violence. There will be more violence and bloodshed. Tim jerusalem is also claimed by christianity and islam. Capital of a future palestinian state. Most Jewish Americans are in favor of moving the u. S. Embassy, a change that the israeli Prime MinisterBenjamin Netanyahu applauded. Jerusalem as the capital of the state of israel. Tim President Trump says the u. S. Is still committed to achieving peace in the region. No other country has an embassy in jerusalem. Live outside the white house, tim barber, abc 7 news. Jonathan right now the clock continues to tick as we approach a possible government shutdown. If nobody deal is reached by friday, funding will run out area President Trump warning his cabinet that a spending deal may not happen, casting blame of course on the democrats. Bill good evening. Tonight is a chilly evening. Hope you had a great day. 44 right now d. C. , winchester 37. Compared with ye thanper 21 degrees colder the same time yesterday, manassas down 18. It is cloudy but rain free the rest of the night. Mid30s overnight, a chilly start in the morning within the beltway. Outlying areas at or below freezing. Much cooler in the sevenday forecast coming up. Alison new developments after a truly horrifying story. An 11yearold in Critical Condition this evening after being accidentally shot by a neighbor. Annalysa gayle is live in suitland with the childs family and what they are saying tonight. Annalysa . Annalysa alison, a spokesperson for the family tells me they consider this a tragic accident. Tonight, the boy remains in Critical Condition after being shot at a house here on bellamy way. Man was monitoring the 11yearold boy. The man claims the gun accidentally went off while he was putting it away, a weapon that he legally owns. The bullet struck the boy in the upper body. The man drove the boy to joint base andrews where he received treatment for his gunshot wound before being taken to Childrens National medical center. The boys family said they would like to thank those who reached out during this difficult time. We are currently still processing what has happened and our beloved Family Member remains in Critical Condition. They went on to say they ask for prayers as a beloved Family Member goes through these next 24 hours. The States Attorneys Office will determine whether to file criminal charges when detectives wrap up their investigation. As soon as that is over, we will let you know. Annalysa gayle, abc 7 news. Jonathan new images as the police are searching for an armed robber. He is holding what appears to be an he and another man tried robbing a store on benning road in northeast overnight. Nobody was hurt, but the police will to hear from you if you recognize these men. Alison on a much lighter note, capitol hill is officially in the holiday spirit. Jonathan the capitol Christmas Tree was lit tonight. 3, 2, 1. Jonathan the lights went on for the tree and House Speaker paul ryan flip the switch with a little boy helping, riley. Riley is from montana, just like the 79foot tall spruce, along with 12,000 handmade ornaments. Alison it is really beautiful. Another annual tradition around here, but this year reads across America Needs extra help getting all of the graves at Arlington National cemetary decorated. The deadline has been extended to next thursday, december 14. The wreaths will be placed the following saturday. To find out how to donate, download the abc 7 app. Jonathan winter is almost here, and so is flu season. Mayon this years vaccine not be effective. How you can still protect your family. And how officials are hoping new light bulbs, these right here, will deter drug users. And i needed help, and i guess im being punished for that. Jonathan he was hailed as a hero after the pulse nightclub shooting, so why is he about to be unemployed . Time has released its person of the year, although it is persons they name the silence breakers as the big influencers of 2017, the title representing women who spoke out about Sexual Harassment and abuse, leading to the me too movement. Jonathan a Police Officer hero who helped in the pulse nightclub shooting is about to be let go. He was deemed unfit for duty. Dell got suffered from posttraumatic stress disorder after the shooting and has been on white duty ever since. He made National Headlines after pulling a shooting victim to safety. They have been friends ever since. He did his job that night. He rescued my life and for me to be for him to be in this position right now does not make any sense. I needed help, and i guess im being punished because i asked for help. Jonathan his last day will be december 3 pension. Man who wasy denied a marriage license twice by kentucky county clark is hoping to take her job now. Countyunning for rowan clark, running against kim davis, who made headlines in 2013 when she denied a Supreme Court ruling legalizing samesex marriage, refusing to issue licenses to those couples. She spent five days in jail as a result. The man and his partner were among those denied a license by davis. Jonathan new developments in the investigation into possible sonic attacks on u. S. Diplomats in cuba. Founds say they have brain abnormalities in those patients. It is the most specific physical damage found so far. They have reported hearing and vision loss as well as memory loss. Cuban officials still maintain they know nothing about this. Alison a unique new epidemic. Gas station in pennsylvania is testing it in the bathrooms. Heroinl is to deter addicts from using their because the blue lights prevent people from finding their veins. Says it is just that the one store for the time being but it could be expanded if it is a success. Jonathan 7 on your side with Health Matters and troubling news about this years flu vaccine. We have learned from australia it may only be 10 effective in the u. S. A doctor in arlington still says its important to get the flu shot before cases rampup in a few weeks. It is not clear if the australian strain is the same in the u. S. , but he shot protects against multiple strains, which is why he says it is important to get it now. The flu shot does not give you influenza, does not cause the flu. Jonathan if you avoid the of the best ways of preventing getting sick. Alison there are growing calls to change the new tolls on i66 after two days of really expensive driving for commuters. 40 for a tolls hit 10 mile trip into d. C. One virginia lawmaker said this is not how things should be done. This is not the right thing to do. There are ways to move people and cars and more efficient manners without making people have to get a parttime job. Alison he is drafting legislation that would cap prices and return hours to the original restrictions. Other lawmakers have called for the tolls to be suspended. Jonathan have to get a raise to get to work. A big change coming on the first of the year for virginia drivers. You dont have to put your inspection sticker in the sector of the windshield anymore come instead they go on the lower left portion of the windshield, down in the corner like the rest do not what the stickers to effective vehiclecrash avoidance systems in some of the newer cars. Bill it is a cool evening, a beautiful shot of the capital wheel at the national harbor. The high of 57 today occurred around midnight. Southwest wind at six. The temperature, the dewpoint temperature is 27 degrees. 30s tow we are in the the north and west, winchester 37, but everybody is north of freezing right now. Frederick 34. I expect a lot of you in the cooler areas to drop below freezing, but not a lot below, maybe 29 to 32. The clouds acting like an insulator. Afternoon,rlier this and they are keeping the temperatures at bay. Outside of that, where it is temperatures have dropped considerably. Columbus 35, same with charleston, detroit freezing, chicago below freezing. There are some snow showers happening in those areas. For us, the clouds stick around but break up a bit overnight. Tomorrow morning, we are talking about a mix of sun and clouds, generally throughout the day. Have your sunglasses, but you will want the jacket as well. Maybe a few snow showers towering up over the mounds to the west. Firing up over the mountains to the west. Not expecting anything in the d. C. Area. Tomorrow night, similar to right now. , partlyt lows 30 to 35 cloudy, cold, some of you below freezing. Plenty of frost in the morning. Partly cloudy tomorrow, and i will say 47, which is not too and we have another chance of showers coming in friday. This will be mainly east of the works through,nt dropping temperatures saturday and sunday. A few flurries possible saturday, not a snow maker. Cooldown to write around freezing right around freezing next wednesday for the high. Alison bill, thank you. An Early Head Start to Holiday Shopping for about 100 kids in d. C. When youre clocking out. Im the one clocking in. Sensing your every move and automatically adjusting to help you stay effortlessly comfortable. I can even help with a silent night. Does your bed do that . Im the new sleep number 360 smart bed. Lets meet at a sleep number store. Jonathan christmas came early for district, picking out some items on their wish list. Alison it was part of the d. C. Police departments shop with a cop program. Each child teamed up with a Police Officer and was given about 100 to spend. Most of them picked out clothing and toys, but one young man picked out gifts and necessities for his family, and he was shocked when two officers chipped in a next her a 250. The Police Officers are the best. I was not expecting all this. Its all about giving back. Im glad to be part of this. Jonathan such a great program. The. Police apartment d. C. Police Department Says they are vital for Building Trust with the community. Alison warms your heart. Dont forget, your chance to make the holidays bright for childrens in need. We are still collecting toys for toys for tots. Head to wjla. Com information. It is really easy, you can do it right online. Jonathan the wizards are starting to heat up. Like the caps have everything working for them as of late, winning six of their last seven games. Sports is coming up. Hows it going down there . Thats good. Lica misses you. Im over it though. laughter thats fine. I miss her more than you anyway. Hey, my window is closing. Yeah thats okay. Alright miles. I love you. phone hangs up yeah i love you too. Desk, brought to you by your local toyota dealers. Erin Alex Ovechkin has been unreal this season. Heading into tonight, ovie led the nhl with 20 goals, and he got more tonight at capital one arena. Scoreless in the first, the caps fighting for possession. Tom wilson gets the steal, the pass to ovie, nicklas backstrom, 10 washington. Fantastic teamwork to get the caps on the board. Still in the first, wilson again. This time he turns and fires and it gets passed forsberg on the short side. Wilson got two goals and assists on the night. The caps win big, 62. Redskins tight end jordan reed did not participate in practice today and it appears unlikely he will play against the chargers sunday. This has been a lost season four reed. He has now played in as many games as he has missed the season, six, and he is on pace for career lows in just about every category. Challenging. Definitely challenging right now. It is one of the hardest times in my life right now im dealing with. I think i can get through this and just keep doing what ive been doing. Erin and 53yearold rafael wants to ma bill chilly. Jonathan Jimmy Kimmels next. Alison have a good night. What if we could keep more amof what we earn . D. Trillions of dollars going back to taxpayers. Well, the National Debt is 20 trillion. As we keep adding to it, guess who pays the bill . Him. And her. And her. Congress, we should grow the economy. Not the debt. Because everyone likes easy. Sure do. Because everyone is on the go. Because we all like to save energy, but sometimes we slip up. 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