Lack of records eliminates mental defense in 2003 Montoursville homicide
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Jade G. Babcock is escorted by two state troopers following his arraignment Oct. 31, 2019, on criminal homicide and related charges in connection with the 2003 death in Montoursville of Brenda Jacobs whose remains are believed those found in a Philadelphia storage unit on Sept. 16.
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WILLIAMSPORT – A man charged with killing his girlfriend in Montoursville in 2003 and cutting off her legs will not pursue a mental infirmity defense.
The reason, Lycoming County chief public defender Nicole J. Spring said Monday, is no records can be found indicating Jade G. Babcock, 51, was insane when Brenda Lee Jacobs was killed more than 17 years ago.
Phase 1b COVID-19 vaccination clinic By Noelle Williams | January 18, 2021 at 9:50 PM CST - Updated January 18 at 11:28 PM
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KFVS) - A new phase of Missouriâs vaccination program started on Monday, and a Heartland pharmacy helped deliver the shots into arms with a vaccination clinic.
âIt went really easy; they do a good job out hereâ said Kenneth Haas.
Kenneth Haas received 1 of 600 Pfizer vaccines at Arena Park.
Cape County Public Health officially began Phase 1b, Tier 1 and 2.
This includes first responders, adults over the age 65 and those with health issues.
âPeople should get out and get their vaccination because itâs really easyâ said Haas, a 99-year-old WWII Vet.
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In the Arena (7 a.m., Ch. 6)
Reporters Ed Fitzpatrick and Dan McGowan of the Boston Globe discuss the state of local journalism in Rhode Island, the new leadership coming to the State House and the possible end of the pandemic.
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Ray Rickman, former legislator and political activist, receives the Frederick Douglass Award. Brenda Jacobs of R.I. Revolver and Rifle Association discusses the Gun Safety Report.