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KCUR Evening Newscast 11-20-08

By Steve Bell

http://stream.publicbroadcasting.net/production/mp3/kcur/local-kcur-794139.mp3

Kansas City, MO –

  • "Precious Doe" killer remains unrepentant at sentencing, says he was not understood, and didn't get a fair trial. Harrell Johnson was sentenced to life without possibility of parole.
  • A headless body found near I- 70 about 60 miles east of Kansas City has been identified as Monteze Murrell of Raytown, reported missing in Juhe.
  • The Kansas City city council prepares to confront a budget shortfall which by worst case estimate will amount to as much as $80 million.

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