Teen Arrested for Murder of WABC's George Weber
Mar 25, 2009 13:27:56 GMT -5
Post by johnm1120 on Mar 25, 2009 13:27:56 GMT -5
Teen Confesses To Weber Killing
By Mike Stern
Police arrested a 16-year-old boy early Wednesday morning (March 25) after he confessed to the murder of news anchor/reporter George Weber (pictured). The teen admitted to the stabbing, but says he doesn't remember exact details because he "blanked out" during the incident.
Published reports say the incident started with an ad on the Web site Craigslist soliciting partners for "rough sex." The two then met in Weber's neighborhood before returning to his apartment where things got out of hand.
Police traced the suspect through Weber's e-mail, Web browser history and cell phone records.
ABC News Radio released this statement regarding the killer's capture: "The staff of ABC News Radio thanks NYPD for their tireless work since Sunday in pursuing justice for our murdered colleague George Weber. In particular, we wish to recognize the professionalism and persistence of detectives from Brooklyn South along with detectives and officers from the 76th precinct. Our thoughts continue to be with George's family."
The killing took place on Friday (March 20), but Weber's body wasn't discovered until the following Sunday. Co-workers became concerned when Weber failed to show up for work.
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By Mike Stern
Police arrested a 16-year-old boy early Wednesday morning (March 25) after he confessed to the murder of news anchor/reporter George Weber (pictured). The teen admitted to the stabbing, but says he doesn't remember exact details because he "blanked out" during the incident.
Published reports say the incident started with an ad on the Web site Craigslist soliciting partners for "rough sex." The two then met in Weber's neighborhood before returning to his apartment where things got out of hand.
Police traced the suspect through Weber's e-mail, Web browser history and cell phone records.
ABC News Radio released this statement regarding the killer's capture: "The staff of ABC News Radio thanks NYPD for their tireless work since Sunday in pursuing justice for our murdered colleague George Weber. In particular, we wish to recognize the professionalism and persistence of detectives from Brooklyn South along with detectives and officers from the 76th precinct. Our thoughts continue to be with George's family."
The killing took place on Friday (March 20), but Weber's body wasn't discovered until the following Sunday. Co-workers became concerned when Weber failed to show up for work.
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