Former UM cheerleader found not guilty in assault
Former Ole Miss cheerleader Johnny Beasley was found not guilty of simple assault Wednesday at Oxford Municipal Court. (July 21, 2011, Page 2)
Murder in Lafayette County
The Lafayette County Sheriff’s Department is investigating the murder of a 69-year-old man who was allegedly beaten to death in the county at about 9 p.m. last night.
Investigators are not releasing how the victim, Derald “Pete” Connell, was killed; only that he was the victim of an assault.
Investigator Scott Mills said the assault took place off Highway 6 East near Oxford.
“We have no motives at this time,” Mills said. “Although, we do have some suspects.” (April 2, 2010)
