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Virginia Lab Cracks Decades-Old Rape Case Leading To Arrest Of Maine Man
An arrest has been made in a decades-old rape case, thanks to a lab in Northern Virginia.
Jamie Dodge, 48, of Brownville, Maine, is charged with aggravated rape and kidnapping in connection with an attack that happened in Holland, MA — which is just outside of Springfield, MA the Hampden County District Attorney's Office said. He was being held on a $250,000 bail.
A woman told police on July 23, 2000, that a man had grabbed her, dragged her into a nearby wooded area, and raped her. She described the man to police, but despite their best efforts, authorities were unable to find he…
Obamas' VA Chef Drowns In Paddleboarding Accident Near Martha's Vineyard Estate
A missing paddleboarder found dead in Martha's Vineyard has been identified as the longtime chef to the Obamas from Northern Virginia.
The body of Tafari Campbell, 45, of Dumfries, VA, was found approximately 100 feet from shore around 8 feet deep on Monday, July 24, after he went missing paddleboarding, Massachusetts State Police said.
Campbell, whose body was found near the Obamas' estate, was visiting the area at the time of his death, MSP said, and had been employed by former President Obama, police said. The Obamas were not at home at the time of the incident.
Campbell was a sous…
