The killing of a 13yearold girl in fairfield. We have been tracking two crime scenes all afternoon as investigators gather evidence. The very latest on both of these developing stories. Good evening everyone im frank somerville. And im julie haener. The Justice Department kept it quiet for months. Last night agents captured a man planning a bombing in a culvert investigation. Reporter its likely that everyone who goes to that bank and the other businesses in that building are shocked. The man tried to destroy that building this morning but failed. The bank of america building on hagenberger in oakland seemed quiet today. I know this bank is not as crowded. Reporter but the peace gave way to shock. Yeah, its pretty crazy. Man, wow. Reporter the u. S. Attorneys Office Released this criminal complaint that describes how the man named Matthew Aaron llaneza tried to blow up the building. He built the ban who he thought was connected with the taliban but was actually an fbi agent and it wasn
Good evening im dan ashley. San jose man in custody for trying to blow up a bank of America Branch in oakland near the airport. Fbi tells us the man supports violent jihad and wanted to start some kind of civil war. It all unfolded at bank of America Branch near the Oakland International boulevar boulevard. Mark matthews explains what happened. According to the fbi matthe matthews first target was the Federal Reserve in San Francisco. On december 7 he told the undercover agent the bank looked too secure. And instead they should plan to bomb the Oakland Branch of the bank of america on hagueen roa road. On december 23 as they drove to the bank the agent says he described how he wanted to place the car bomb unthe pillar of the bank in hope of bringing down the entire building. Detailed in the criminal complaint laughed and hugged undercover agent as he planned where the bomb would be policed. Bomb was 12 5 gallon buck let with what he thought were explosive. Complaint says he bought a co
At 6 00. Police are asking for help solving the murder of a 13yearold girl. The body of Janell Conway allen was found friday morning near a local park. Heather . We learned this after the noont fbi is now involved in the case but this press conference seemed to be held to say there is not much they can say. Theyre not releasing whether this is random. There is no suspect search. Theyre say theyre having to weigh what information to release in the interest of protecting the family and of protecting the investigation. They dont want to release critical details that might be known only by them and the killer. This 13yearold was seen thursday afternoon in the sassoon city area. A surveillance camera ra captured here in fairfield wear a gray sweater, blue jeans and a pink backpack. Her unclothed body then found friday morning in Fairfield Allen wit park. Police say they do have some evidence but theyre not saying what it is. A Police Sargeant read a statement from the family. This has been
The 7th grader was missing for a day before her body was found in court. The accused killer did not enter a plea when he was in court but now he is charged with murder and they added kidnapping, rape, and lewd acts on a child. Because of the special circumstances he could be sentenced to death if he is convicted. He is due in court at 8 30 this morning and is being held in jail without bail. Thank you very much. New this morning the lead investigator in the Oscar Pistorius case is facing attempted murder charges of his own. We could find out today if Oscar Pistorius is granted bail. Katie marzullo has the latest from the newsroom. Yesterday was not a good day for the prosecution. No, bombshell and a real blow to the case and also happening right now, cnn is reporting there was a threat in the courtroom and the judge cleared the courtroom because of that but moments later everyone was blot back in and the judge, Oscar Pistorius, with no mention of the threat. On we go with the Defense A
Have felt before he killed her. She probably knew she was going to die. And to think, it was a 13yearold girl. Its having a negative impact on me. He was a wellkept, to himself guy. Talk sports, Little Things like that. But you never know anything about anybody. Reporter that was kevin gay, who is also in court this morning because he wanted to lay eyes onts man he knew from trips to the barber. Police investigating the case were there to show support for janell but it doesnt appear any of her family were in attendance. Jones waived his right to a speedy preliminary hearing. Janell conway allen will be buried at 1 00 here in benecia. Reporting live, bob redell, nbc bay area news. Also new this morning, police and sheriffs deputies in Santa Clara County asking for you help trying to track down a serial bank robber. Investigators say this man has hit five different banks in the last month. Hes being described as a white male about 35 years old between 56 and 60. Anybody with information