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« Reply #100 on: March 21, 2012, 08:18:59 PM »



Prayers continue for Sherry, all who love her, and all who helped and are helping in any way to find her.

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« Reply #101 on: March 22, 2012, 01:50:53 PM »

Remains ID'd as Missing Montana Teacher

The FBI says a body found in North Dakota has been identified as a missing Montana teacher kidnapped in January.

The identification was made Thursday after the body of 43-year-old Sherry Arnold was taken to the Montana State Crime Lab in Missoula.

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« Reply #102 on: March 22, 2012, 02:12:19 PM »

Sherry can come home to her family now. 
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« Reply #103 on: March 22, 2012, 02:36:44 PM »

Sherry can come home to her family now. 
Yes, now on to justice.
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« Reply #104 on: March 22, 2012, 06:11:02 PM »

Body found in North Dakota is missing Montana teacher, FBI confirms
Published March 22, 2012


BILLINGS, Mont. –  A body found buried in North Dakota was identified Thursday as a Montana high school teacher who was abducted while jogging more than two months ago, the FBI said.

The remains of 43-year-old Sherry Arnold were recovered Wednesday near Williston, N.D., about 50 miles northeast of Sidney, the Montana town where she worked.

Family members and those who knew Arnold have been anxious for her body to be found to bring the case to some resolution.

Arnold's sister, Rhonda Whited-Rupp, said the family was being comforted and supported by friends and others in Sidney who were affected by the loss of a popular teacher and well-known member of the community.

"That's the only thing that gets anybody through. We're all in this together," Whited-Rupp said. "We just kind of hang on to one another and keep praying."

Suspects Michael Spell, 22, and Lester Van Waters Jr., 48, have pleaded not guilty to aggravated kidnapping in the case and await trial.

The FBI declined to disclose details on where the body was found or what led them to the site. Authorities previously said one of the suspects tried to lead FBI agents to the site in past weeks but failed.

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« Reply #105 on: April 27, 2012, 06:04:33 PM »

http://www.foxnews.com/us/2012/04/27/death-penalty-sought-in-montana-teacher-killing/
Death penalty sought in Montana teacher's killing
April 27, 2012

BILLINGS, Mont. –  Prosecutors filed murder charges Friday and said they intend to seek the death penalty against two men accused of kidnapping a Montana teacher whose body was buried in a shallow grave discovered after two months of searching.

Lester Van Waters Jr., 48, and Michael Keith Spell, 22, are accused of grabbing Sherry Arnold off a street in Sidney, Mont., as she was on a morning run Jan. 7.

Waters and Spell, two men from Parachute, Colo., who had arrived looking for work in oil fields, were arrested about a week after Arnold's disappearance and originally charged with aggravated kidnapping. An amended complaint filed by Richland County prosecutor Mike Weber on Friday charges each with one count of deliberate homicide and one count of attempted kidnapping.

An affidavit filed in the case includes an alleged jailhouse confession by Spell that he choked Arnold and then held her face underwater to make sure she was dead.

Prosecutors allege that Spell told another inmate he and Waters were high on drugs at the time and suggested the kidnapping came about because "Waters wanted to have sex."

Previous court documents included claims by Spell that Waters had choked the victim.
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Spell's father, Harry, has told The Associated Press that his son had travelled with Waters to the booming Bakken oil fields of Montana and North Dakota after Waters guaranteed work paying up to $2,000 a week working. Harry Spell said his son was anxious to prove himself to his parents and girlfriend Angel Cruz, with whom he has a 1-year-old son.

Michael Spell had found past work in the oil fields near Parachute and on a fire damage cleanup crew but was unable to keep the jobs "because he didn't quite understand what to do," Harry Spell said. Harry Spell has said his son has an education less than a kindergartner.

Spell said in a February court appearance that he was illiterate and that his court-appointed attorneys had to read him the documents in which he was charged with kidnapping.

Waters is originally from Florida, where he has a lengthy criminal background and served time in state prison. Spell's relatives say the younger man fell under Waters' influence after the older man helped Spell and some of his associates get work as roofers.
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« Reply #106 on: April 28, 2012, 11:50:02 AM »

http://www.foxnews.com/us/2012/04/27/death-penalty-sought-in-montana-teacher-killing/
Death penalty sought in Montana teacher's killing
April 27, 2012

BILLINGS, Mont. –  Prosecutors filed murder charges Friday and said they intend to seek the death penalty against two men accused of kidnapping a Montana teacher whose body was buried in a shallow grave discovered after two months of searching.

Lester Van Waters Jr., 48, and Michael Keith Spell, 22, are accused of grabbing Sherry Arnold off a street in Sidney, Mont., as she was on a morning run Jan. 7.

Waters and Spell, two men from Parachute, Colo., who had arrived looking for work in oil fields, were arrested about a week after Arnold's disappearance and originally charged with aggravated kidnapping. An amended complaint filed by Richland County prosecutor Mike Weber on Friday charges each with one count of deliberate homicide and one count of attempted kidnapping.

An affidavit filed in the case includes an alleged jailhouse confession by Spell that he choked Arnold and then held her face underwater to make sure she was dead.

Prosecutors allege that Spell told another inmate he and Waters were high on drugs at the time and suggested the kidnapping came about because "Waters wanted to have sex."

Previous court documents included claims by Spell that Waters had choked the victim.
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Spell's father, Harry, has told The Associated Press that his son had travelled with Waters to the booming Bakken oil fields of Montana and North Dakota after Waters guaranteed work paying up to $2,000 a week working. Harry Spell said his son was anxious to prove himself to his parents and girlfriend Angel Cruz, with whom he has a 1-year-old son.

Michael Spell had found past work in the oil fields near Parachute and on a fire damage cleanup crew but was unable to keep the jobs "because he didn't quite understand what to do," Harry Spell said. Harry Spell has said his son has an education less than a kindergartner.

Spell said in a February court appearance that he was illiterate and that his court-appointed attorneys had to read him the documents in which he was charged with kidnapping.

Waters is originally from Florida, where he has a lengthy criminal background and served time in state prison. Spell's relatives say the younger man fell under Waters' influence after the older man helped Spell and some of his associates get work as roofers.
I can only imagine how horrific it is for the family to read about Sherry's last minutes.  Many prayers for her family.

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« Reply #107 on: May 10, 2012, 11:21:37 AM »

http://www.kpax.com/news/suspects-in-sherry-arnold-s-death-charged-with-deliberate-homicide/
Suspects in Sherry Arnold's death charged with deliberate homicide
Posted April 27, 2012, Updated April 30, 2012

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« Reply #108 on: May 10, 2012, 11:22:35 AM »

http://www.examiner.com/article/new-sherry-arnold-death-details-spell-not-waters-the-instigator
New Sherry Arnold death details: Spell, not Waters, the instigator?
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April 30, 2012

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« Reply #109 on: May 10, 2012, 11:23:52 AM »

http://missoulian.com/news/state-and-regional/u-s-canada-agree-to-joint-crackdown-on-oilfield-crime/article_cfef3a38-91fe-11e1-970b-0019bb2963f4.html
U.S., Canada agree to joint crackdown on oilfield crime
April 29, 2012

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« Reply #110 on: May 10, 2012, 11:25:11 AM »

http://www.kaj18.com/news/legal-perspective-in-the-sherry-arnold-case/
Legal perspective in the Sherry Arnold case
May 1, 2012

BILLINGS- Montana's News Station is continuing to take a closer look on what's next in the case of murdered Sidney teacher Sherry Arnold and what's ahead for the men suspected of killing Arnold and burying her across state lines in North Dakota.

Just last Friday, the Richland County Attorney amended the charges in the case. The suspects, Lester Waters and Michael Spell, both face murder charges. If found guilty of murder, the men could face the death penalty.

Montana News Station's Amanda Venegas spoke with former U.S. Attorney for Montana Bill Mercer about the case.

Although there is evidence and confessions that the suspects crossed state lines, it doesn't mean the case automatically becomes a federal case. For now, the case is in Richland County court, but Mercer says the door is still open for the case to become a federal one.

The new affidavit gives conflicting statements from the suspects about who killed Sherry. Mercer says it's significant that law enforcement was able to recover Sherry's body to see which side measures up.

As far as a trial goes, Mercer says it is highly unlikely that a trial would be this year. He believes it could take about a year and a half.
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« Reply #111 on: May 10, 2012, 11:26:16 AM »

http://www.kpax.com/news/suspects-in-sherry-arnold-case-due-in-court/
Suspects in Sherry Arnold case due in court
May 10, 2012

SIDNEY- The two suspects in the kidnapping and murder of Sidney teacher Sherry Arnold will be in court next Tuesday to officially face murder charges.

KX News out of Bismarck, North Dakota reports that Michael Spell and Lester Waters, Jr will appear in court to enter their pleas to the murder charge.

The prosecutor in the case has filed official paperwork that the state intends to seek the death penalty.
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« Reply #112 on: May 10, 2012, 11:27:29 AM »

http://www.sidneyherald.com/news/article_b4e7a1be-9968-11e1-a344-0019bb2963f4.html
Hearings scheduled Tuesday
May 8, 2012

Arraignment hearings have been scheduled Tuesday for the two men alleged to have kidnapped and murdered Sidney teacher Sherry Arnold.

The hearing for Michael Spell will start at 1 p.m., and the hearing for Lester Vann Waters Jr. is scheduled to begin at 1:30 p.m.

The hearing is for the defendants to officially hear the new charges of deliberate homicide and attempted kidnapping, which were filed April 27.
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« Reply #113 on: May 16, 2012, 08:13:45 PM »

http://www.ktvq.com/news/suspects-in-sherry-arnold-case-appear-in-court-on-murder-charges/
Suspects in Sherry Arnold case appear in court on murder charges
by Q2 Amanda Venegas
May 15, 2012

BILLINGS - The two men accused of killing Sidney teacher Sherry Arnold will appear in Richland County District Court Tuesday afternoon to officially face murder charges.

Michael Spell and Lester Waters Jr. Will appear before a District Court Judge to hear the amended charges of deliberate homicide. They may enter pleas at this time.
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Richland County Attorney Michael Weber has filed official paperwork saying he intends to seek the death penalty if the men are found guilty.

Previously, the men have pleaded not guilty to kidnapping.
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« Reply #114 on: May 16, 2012, 08:15:16 PM »

http://www.kfyrtv.com/News_Stories.asp?news=57070
Sherry Arnold Suspects Formally Charged
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May 15, 2012

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“At this time you are charged with count one, deliberate homicide, a felony. And count two, attempted kidnapping, a felony," said District Judge Richard Simonton.

Originally, Lester Waters and Michael Spell had been charged with aggravated kidnapping while volunteers and landowners searched for Arnold`s body. She was found on March 21, and prosecutors decided to change the charges that the two men faced.

"Previously you appeared on the charge of aggravated kidnapping. Since that time the state has filed a motion to amend the information to the charges against you. I`ve reviewed that affidavit and found there is probable cause to authorize the filing of reprimanded information," said Simonton.

The two appeared in separate hearings. After hearing the charges presented against them, both Waters and Spell were given the option to submit new pleas. Both have pleaded not guilty.
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« Reply #115 on: May 16, 2012, 08:17:05 PM »

http://www.sidneyherald.com/breaking_news/article_76c596fa-9ec9-11e1-be66-001a4bcf887a.html
Waters, Spell plead not guilty
May 15, 2012

Lester Van Waters Jr. and Michael Keith Spell pleaded not guilty to deliberate homicide and attempted kidnapping charges during their arraignment hearings in Seventh Judicial District Court Tuesday afternoon.

During the hearing for Spell, District Judge Richard Simonton asked the standard questions of if Spell was currently under the influence of alcohol or drugs and if he suffered from any emotional problems. His attorney Randi Hood said there are some issues concering Spell’s competency, but she had explained to Spell what was going to happen during this proceedings.

“I believe he is able to go forward with being able to enter a not guilty plea,” Hord said.

Because it’s a capital punishment case, by law Spell needs to have two lawyers with capital case backgrounds. Steven Scott will serve as Spell’s second lawyer.

Waters’ representation consists of Cynthia Thornton and Gregory Jackson.

Omnibus hearings have been scheduled for July 17 at 2 p.m. for Spell and July 17 at 2:30 p.m. for Waters.

Attorneys for Waters and Spell agreed to have waivers for a speedy trial signed.

Hood said she doesn’t expect the trial to end until late winter or early spring.

The deliberate homicide charge pertains to causing the death of Arnold by either choking her or holding her face in mud or water until she was dead. Potential sentences are death or life imprisonment or imprisonment in the state prison of not less than 10 years or more than 100 years.

The attempted kidnapping charge alleges Waters attempted to restrain Sidney teacher Sherry Arnold by either secreting or holding her in a place of isolation and committed an act of furtherance by operating a green Ford Explorer when Spell grabbed Arnold and forced her into the vehicle. Sentences can be a term of not less than two years or more than 10 years and a fine of not more than $50,000.

Richland County Attorney Mike Weber filed a “notice of intent to seek the death penalty” on each defendant. The notice provides intent of seeking the death penalty upon a conviction.
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« Reply #116 on: May 17, 2012, 10:14:01 AM »

http://www.sidneyherald.com/breaking_news/article_76c596fa-9ec9-11e1-be66-001a4bcf887a.html
Waters, Spell plead not guilty
May 15, 2012

Lester Van Waters Jr. and Michael Keith Spell pleaded not guilty to deliberate homicide and attempted kidnapping charges during their arraignment hearings in Seventh Judicial District Court Tuesday afternoon.

During the hearing for Spell, District Judge Richard Simonton asked the standard questions of if Spell was currently under the influence of alcohol or drugs and if he suffered from any emotional problems. His attorney Randi Hood said there are some issues concering Spell’s competency, but she had explained to Spell what was going to happen during this proceedings.

“I believe he is able to go forward with being able to enter a not guilty plea,” Hord said.

Because it’s a capital punishment case, by law Spell needs to have two lawyers with capital case backgrounds. Steven Scott will serve as Spell’s second lawyer.

Waters’ representation consists of Cynthia Thornton and Gregory Jackson.

Omnibus hearings have been scheduled for July 17 at 2 p.m. for Spell and July 17 at 2:30 p.m. for Waters.

Attorneys for Waters and Spell agreed to have waivers for a speedy trial signed.

Hood said she doesn’t expect the trial to end until late winter or early spring.

The deliberate homicide charge pertains to causing the death of Arnold by either choking her or holding her face in mud or water until she was dead. Potential sentences are death or life imprisonment or imprisonment in the state prison of not less than 10 years or more than 100 years.

The attempted kidnapping charge alleges Waters attempted to restrain Sidney teacher Sherry Arnold by either secreting or holding her in a place of isolation and committed an act of furtherance by operating a green Ford Explorer when Spell grabbed Arnold and forced her into the vehicle. Sentences can be a term of not less than two years or more than 10 years and a fine of not more than $50,000.

Richland County Attorney Mike Weber filed a “notice of intent to seek the death penalty” on each defendant. The notice provides intent of seeking the death penalty upon a conviction.
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Thank you for the update Muffy.
Justice sure takes her time.  A year and a half --- long time for this family and loved ones.
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« Reply #117 on: May 17, 2012, 10:20:03 AM »

You're welcome.  The really sad part is, even after the trial and if guilty verdicts are handed down, there will probably be the appeals process.  For the families and friends of victims, it seems to never end.    
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« Reply #118 on: May 27, 2012, 12:55:35 PM »

http://www.sidneyherald.com/news/article_03d4525c-a744-11e1-9e86-001a4bcf887a.html
North Dakota schools donate plaque in memory of teacher
By Bill Vander Weele Sidney Herald
May 26, 2012

In a tender display of admiration for the dedicated teaching of Sherry Arnold along with a show of support for local students, 22 North Dakota schools put funds together to donate a plaque in honor of the deceased teacher and also raised an additional $773 to help first-year teachers pay for their Montana teacher’s license.

“It’s to let students know they aren’t alone, even though we are two different states,” Shawn Kuntz, elementary principal in Wishek, N.D., said while presenting the plaque to Sidney’s school officials.

Gary Arnold thanked all the schools involved from the family.

School officials will decide at a later date where to place the plaque so the public can view it at Sidney High School.

The plaque reads, “Grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, Courage to change the things I can, And wisdom to know the difference.”
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« Reply #119 on: May 28, 2012, 12:44:31 PM »

http://www.sidneyherald.com/news/article_03d4525c-a744-11e1-9e86-001a4bcf887a.html
North Dakota schools donate plaque in memory of teacher
By Bill Vander Weele Sidney Herald
May 26, 2012

In a tender display of admiration for the dedicated teaching of Sherry Arnold along with a show of support for local students, 22 North Dakota schools put funds together to donate a plaque in honor of the deceased teacher and also raised an additional $773 to help first-year teachers pay for their Montana teacher’s license.

“It’s to let students know they aren’t alone, even though we are two different states,” Shawn Kuntz, elementary principal in Wishek, N.D., said while presenting the plaque to Sidney’s school officials.

Gary Arnold thanked all the schools involved from the family.

School officials will decide at a later date where to place the plaque so the public can view it at Sidney High School.

The plaque reads, “Grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, Courage to change the things I can, And wisdom to know the difference.”
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How thoughtful.  There are lots of good people in this world . . . including Sherry Arnold, may be rest in peace.
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