no brainer to many has had a bunch of people working, wondering, and wishing. From 1897 to 1986 Wichita State University played competitive football at many different levels including the KCAC, CIAC, and our current conference of the Missouri Valley. Boasting a 375-402-47 record and 14 conference titles the Shockers were at best a sub-par team. Over history the Shocker football team endured some tough times and none were more wrenching than the plane crash in 1970. On October 2, half of the team was flying to a game in Logan, Utah against Utah State University from Denver, Colorado. While one plane took the more conventional route and ultimately landed in Utah, the other plane decided…
August 12th, 2015. As I wake up for the first day of my senior year, sunlight sneaks through my drapes. I realize then that this is my last year of high school. What happens next? Obviously, college because it’s basically expected as the next step in life. For me, it was my only option, but I had no idea where I wanted to further my education. Somehow I ended up at Wichita State University (WSU). There were many obstacles to overcome through my college search, such as: financial reasons, student…
the responsibilities of being a wife, mother and a student. Looking back, I’m still dumbfounded on how I managed to function on a daily basis. The look of exhaustion wreaked havoc on my face, but I was oblivious to it. The determination of completing a goal kept me going. I could have easily given up on the idea of graduating high school, but that was never an option or even a thought. With strength, family support and perseverance, I earned my diploma. I enrolled at Wichita State…
Dennis Lynn Rader was a serial killer born on March 9th, 1945 in Pittsburg, Arkansas (see figure one.) He was the oldest of three other brothers born to William and Dorothea Rader. At a young age Rader’s parents moved the family to Wichita, Arkansas. Growing up Dennis Rader was a normal child. He was surprisingly involved with organizations such as the boys scout club and church activities. According to interviews Rader admitted he had thoughts of strangulation as a young child, it is known…
On 11/21/2016, I, Dillon Dickerson, badge #155, was working as a Patrol Officer for the Wichita State University Police Department, in Wichita, Sedgwick County, Kansas. At approximately 2315 hours I was asked by Sgt. Garwood #126 to assist with a Death notification at Shocker Hall. Gove County Sheriff, Alan Webber was on campus with the Aunt and Uncle of student Brice Ryan Hackler (WSU ID E776H352). We met with Sheriff Alan Webber in lot 15 and escorted them to Shocker Hall. Dispatch already…
There are many serial killers in the world, but one serial killer who is worth talking about is Dennis Rader. Dennis Rader is also known as the BTK killer or some refer to him as the BTK strangler. Rader gave himself these nicknames in a letter he sent to the police and local news outlets. BTK stands for “blind, torture, and kill” and this is what he typically did to his victims. Dennis Rader murdered 10 people between the 1970’s and the 1990’s. He committed these awful crimes around the…
On April 3, 2014 At approximately 0954hrs while sitting lobby post of 1025 Thomas Jefferson St NW Washington DC. 20007 suite 600. I Security officer Jameace Davis hear what sounds like a male yelling inaudible words. Directly following the muffled yells there is a loud crashing sound. I walk over to the source of the sound and find a FedEx delivery van with rear damage. This damage appears to be caused from the van crashing into the side of the building. At approximately 958hrs while…
On 05-01-2018, at 0249 hours, I received a radio transmission from Officer Hoopes requesting to respond to the area of Cuthbert Road for a motor vehicle crash that he was involved in. At this time, Officer Hoopes was on-duty for the 1900 to 0700 night shift and was assigned to the west patrol sector. I located him at the intersection of Cuthbert Road and North Barrett Avenue. Upon arrival, Officer Hoopes was walking outside of his patrol unit, 1608. On inquiry, Officer Hoopes related that…
Chief Farmer stated that there were 47 calls in the month of March. There were 45.7 manpower hours. Please refer to the Incident Run Log for further details. Chief Farmer stated that Dwayne McLish was in a serious motor vehicle accident with a Bloomfield Police officer this weekend April 1, 2016. McLish’s condition is currently rehabbing at the Mt. Sinai Hospital as of this week April 6, 2016. Commissioner Marzouca-Jaunai wants notification of protocol for the Commissioner to now of…
I'm writing this letter regarding my grandson Dale McRill, he was pulled over on May 26, 2015 in Mt Clemens by Macomb County Sheriff for something that happen in 2014. This arrest was for warrant issued by Sterling Hts. The warrant was over a year old which Dale was never notified about it, and they were unable to tell him what it was for per police (due to lack of information). …