Disclaimer: All in-character news stories are entirely fictional, and related to a roleplaying game.
Disclaimer: All news stories in this article are entirely fictional, and related to a roleplaying game. Any resemblance to real persons or events is coincidental.
Fremont Disappearance “Possibly Murder”
Police are now treating the disappearance of local woman Sally Fremont, 22, as a possible murder investigation. Ms Fremont disappeared on the night of 11 July after leaving the Dixie Dance Hall on Crockett Street. Authorities released a short statement explaining that the investigation had been upgraded from a missing person investigation given the length of time without news and the lack of reason for Ms Fremont to leave her home. They have also re-released a photograph of Ms Fremont and called on any member of the public to come forward with any information.
White Supremacists Released
Three members of the “Fathers of the Volk” white supremacist group who were arrested two weeks ago have been released without charge. Mark Brenninkmeyer, Greg Austen and Tom Swenson were charged with criminal damage at locations throughout Beaumont. Police accepted that there was insufficient evidence to charge the men in connection with the neo-Nazi symbols. The men released a statement: “This is an example of police persecution of a group that engages in legal free speech, simply because of the nature of that speech.”
$2 Million Anonymous Donation Saves Stark Museum
Management of the Stark Museum of Art in Orange are celebrating after a single donor provided two full years of funding, over $2 million, at last Sunday’s fundraising event. The donor, who remains anonymous, gave the donation in response to news of the museum’s $800,000 shortfall in funding for 2009-10. Museum curator Simon Albrechtson said, “This is a remarkable gesture that guarantees the future of the facility for the forseeable future, allowing us to protect and showcase our extensive collection of artwork.”
Mayor Calls For Action Against Church Vandals
Beaumont Mayor Becky Ames has called for more urgent action in response to a continued campaign of vandalism against local churches. This follows the fourth break-in at a Baptist church in the last two months. Police said that damage caused at East Gill Baptist Church followed the same pattern as previous crimes at First Baptist Church, Antioch Missionary Baptist Church and Calder Baptist Church, comprising certain pagan symbols and the knocking down of crosses.
“China Murders” Continue, Police Search For Missing Student
Police are expressing “extreme concern” over the safety of Lamar University student Thomas Chen, following the discovery of the body of fellow student Don Bradman. Both students had been requested to enter protective custody last month following murders of other MBA students who had joined both Bradman and Chen on a recent trip to China. Police have also taken Professor Wallace Grant, who led the educational trip, into protective custody.