He always would ask me to check on her, see what she's doing. Jones was Bender's fiance, according to WTOK. Rae Andreacchio: And he said, well, "this is his driver's license." Chance of rain 80%. (WTOK) - Lauderdale County Coroner Clayton Cobler confirmed a black man in his 20s is dead Rae Andreacchio: There was inconsistencies throughout her stories. [Emotional] Doesn't he deserve justice? And he several times told me, you know, "mom, if anybody ever says I killed myself, you come looking because I wouldn't do that.". 
(WTOK) - A woman was stabbed and died from her injuries Thursday evening, and a search is under way for a person of interest. Dr. Jonathan Arden: It is my conclusion that the death of Christian Andreacchio was a homicide. Ward Calhoun said Thursday the woman was ejected from the vehicle, a 2012 Kia sedan, after it apparently left the road in the 4700 block of Causeyville Road around 10 p.m. and flipped several times. "I also want to extend condolences to the young woman who had her life taken away from her in this senseless act of violence." News After more than 40 years, identity of Rankin Co.s only Jane Doe cold case murder revealed Updated: 6 hours ago | By Howard Ballou Her case has been cold for more than 40 years. In October 2017, a Mississippi State prosecutor did present the case to a grand jury, but Peter Van Sant: Were you allowed to present your investigative report at the grand jury? And it was written by a Captain Jay Arrington. Peter Van Sant: Is that suspicious to you? Todd Andreacchio: Wishing Night is kind of a way of just letting Christian knew we haven't forgotten him. This is a developing story. A Meridian police officer was shot and killed while responding to a domestic disturbance on what would have been his day off. DYLAN SWEARINGEN: Please get somebody up here. The facts and information utilized to create these posts were collected and gathered through the use of secondary sources. Ward Calhoun Two Sunday shootings in Meridian, one killed, Sydney Russell wins Miss Mississippi USA title, Shawna Halford was acting ok when leaving bar before going missing, mother says, Southeast Lauderdale freshman makes history at powerlifting state championship, U.S. Representative Terri Sewell announces major federal funding for Tombigbee Healthcare Authority - clipped version. Christie Chatterton: She would have to stay on the phone with him at night so he can keep up with where she was and what she was doing. But that same investigation did turn up something that the Andreacchios hoped would be a game changer. Rae Andreacchio: It's definitely a homicide. The information in this post is not intended to be medical or legal advice. Peter Van Sant: It's tough to talk about this, isn't it? Kassie Coleman: I have said repeatedly and stand by if that information was not presented, then yes, that is a situation that would open the door to allow the case to be re-presented to the grand jury. Christian had a single gunshot wound to the right side of his head. Caught in the middle of all this are Dylan Swearingen and Whitley Goodman's families. A Meridian Police detective broke the horrible news to them in person. When authorities tested Christian's gun they found no fingerprints. Interim Police Chief Charles Coleman said surveillance video at the bank shows the victim tried to get Burks to drop the gun. 
Todd Andreacchio: So, yeah, I believe my son's dead and I believe he's trying to steal his money. Don't we deserve answers? Marshal Service task force. Does is that something that you find in any way disturbing? Copyright 2021 WTOK. THEY TOOK BENDER IN THE CUSTODY USING CROOM'S HANDCUFFS. But Whitley told detectives a different story. His family is well-known and respected in the area. The grand juror agreed to speak if we agreed not to use her name or show her face. Meridian officer killed while responding to domestic disturbance 'chose to come in' on day off, 16 WAPT'S ROSS ADAMS HAS MORE ON WHAT INVESTIGATORS SAY HAPPENED. And then the very next week, we started going to the police department. Lauderdale County woman stabbed to death, manhunt in progress, Sydney Russell wins Miss Mississippi USA title, Shawna Halford was acting ok when leaving bar before going missing, mother says. Grayce Arlotta-Berner, Michelle Harris, Joan Adelman and Diana Modica are the editors. But while "48 Hours" was reporting in Mississippi, we found a grand juror who said that's not true. Dante Marquez Bender, 31, was captured at a gas station at approximately 10:30. The coroner placed the time of death at 3:45. District Attorney Kassie Coleman agrees. However, investigators found a misspelled message on Christian's phone that was sent to Whitley the night before he died: "If this doesn't work when I get to my apartment I'm putting my pistol in my mouth and Im ending this I'm ending this once and for all becaus e whitkey your the closest I have ever been to happiness". MERIDIAN, Miss. We will do our best to remove it as soon as possible. Former Meridian Police Chief Benny Dubose, who inherited the case when he became the new chief, believes prints should have been on the gun, and the fact that there were none indicated it had been wiped down. September 4, 2021 / 10:01 PM $50,000 reward offered in search of woman missing under suspicious circumstances Minnesota authorities said Madeline Kingsbury, 26, has been missing He became a law enforcement officer in 2013 and had served with multiple departments in Alabama and Mississippi, including the the Eutaw Police Department in Greene County. The woman in the passenger vehicle was tragically pronounced dead at the scene due to severe injuries. MERIDIAN, Miss. It is crucial that you have the dedicated help of an attorney on your side during these difficult times. You know, if they were so weak minded that they took pride in, you know, hurting me without even asking me or confirming, you know, what the truth is then I don't want anything to do with them.". "48 Hours." Disclaimer:We, at MW Law Firm Mama Justice, have worked hard to become valued members of the Northern Mississippi business community. "Absolutely not. Sorry, there are no recent results for popular commented articles. The investigation into the circumstances of the collision continues. Our attorneys can assist you along the often problematic path toward compensation for a wide array of aspects. First Amendment: Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances. The evidence led Dr. Arden to reach a dramatic conclusion. And, you know, Christian, that's a choice taken away from him. Van Sant asks Swearingen's mother Pam. Dante Marquez Bender, Source: Mississippi Bureau of Investigation. On the night of Christian's death, Rae needed answers. This is something, you know, that happens to other people. "I last spoke with Kennis in April after he sent me a message wanting to ask me a question. A woman was driving her passenger vehicle in the area when it collided with a log truck due to reasons that are not yet known. High 83F. BRITTANY JONES. MERIDIAN, Miss. Rae and Todd don't believe their son ever held a gun to his head. Suspect in shooting that killed Officer Kennis Croom, Brittany Jones captured. I wouldn't want her anywhere near my son's case. Kassie Coleman: My personal opinion is that she did not want that phone to get in the hands of law enforcement because there were a lot of sexually oriented photographs and messages in that phone. Dylan told police Christian had called him around 2 a.m. that morning, urgently asking for a ride home from St. Rose, Louisiana. And just like that, the Meridian Police Department closed the case. Rae Andreacchio: I think that they wake up every morning and they have a choice of what they're going to do with their day. According to police reports, Whitley told responders and friends that she discovered Christian's body. But there was one problem: Dylan didn't have Christian's PIN number, so he left empty-handed. Complicating matters further, nearly three years after he finished his report, Captain Arrington was indicted in federal court, accused of using city funds for his personal use. Brittany Jones was deceased at the scene, and Croom was taken to a hospital, where he was pronounced dead, Young said. The case is under investigation andpeople with information are urged to call East Mississippi Crimestoppers at 1-855-485-TIPS. He says the bathroom was surprisingly clean, too. The Mississippi Department of Public Safety is now investigating, and said Croom and a not-yet-publicly-identified woman were found at the scene of a shooting on For now, there are two unanswered questions at the heart of this case: Why would a young man with so much to live for take his own life? Causeyville and Long Creek volunteer fire departments responded to the accident. Kassie Coleman: Well, at this point, there has been further investigation by multiple agencies that have determined it to be a suicide. It's a staged scene. / CBS News, [This story first aired on January 9. May God be with you all during this difficult time.". Peter Van Sant: And were those warrants ever served? Dr. Jonathan Arden: Somehow the bullet ends up in the bathtub and he's leaning over the bathtub. While police have not publicly commented about the GSR on Dylan's hands, Whitley told investigators she has an innocent explanation. Kassie Coleman: There's a lot of tragedy and heartbreak in everybody's family. You should never have to stand alone after a fatal truck accident that was caused by another party. Officer Kennis Croom responded at about 5:30 p.m. Thursday to a disturbance call on 51st Avenue in Meridian.
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How does the gun end up on his left side? Having an attorney on your side can ensure that your rights are being protected during these difficult times. Almost immediately, Christian and Whitley began arguing when, Dylan says, Christian suddenly took out a gun and put it to his own head. Copyright 2022 WTOK. Rae Andreacchio: We don't think it happened. Motorcyclist Dies After Wreck on Tuscaloosas Crescent Ridge Road Tuesday, Kentuck Says it Will Drop Trademark Lawsuit After Local Business Changes Name, West Alabama Food & Wine Festival Returns for 10th Year in New Location, West Alabama Man Dies in Wreck Near Mississippi Line, Missing Woman Found Dead Near Home in West Alabama, Alyssa Arrington is a Rising Star at Tuscaloosas Arcadia Elementary, Man on Parole for State Troopers Attempted Murder Arrested After Tuscaloosa Shooting, Allegedly Drunk Driver Charged with Manslaughter for Fatal Wreck in Tuscaloosa, Darius Miles Pleads Not Guilty to January Murder on the Tuscaloosa Strip. Investigators found Christian's body in the upstairs bathroom, leaning facedown over a blood-filled tub, with that gunshot wound to the right side of his head. Authorities said Bender previously worked as a Newton police officer. When you read that, what did you think? Please enter valid email address to continue. And remember, gunshot residue was present on both Dylan's and Whitley's hands. And that really bothered Christian. The shooting happened on the 29th Avenue interchange in Meridian, MPD Det. I really was. You have permission to edit this article. Christian's Law would restrict the public release of autopsy photos in Mississippi. [PODCAST] SHEILA WYSOCKI: The podcast is exposing all the injustices that have happened during this investigation. A police officer from Tuscaloosa and a woman were fatally shot in Meridian, Mississippi Thursday night, the Thread has learned. Christie Chatterton | Whitley's mother: It was just so shocking. Copyright 2021 WTOK. They arise apparently from somebody either intentionally or maliciously misleading other folks. Meridian police But Dr. Arden believes Christian may have died earlier. Calhoun said anyone with any information is asked to call 911 or East Mississippi Crime stoppers at 1-855-485-TIPS. First Amendment: Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances. Peter Van Sant: And what does that suggest to you? Apr 21, 2021 A Columbus women was killed in a vehicle accident Sunday morning in Lauderdale County. 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Kassie Coleman: Yes Without a doubt, it lacked competence. They came up with a different conclusion: murder. I can remember picking up the phone and immediately calling him, because we'd not spoken in a while and I wanted to make sure he was good and answer whatever questions he had," Jones said in a Facebook post. Rochester Anderson said. Former Police Chief Benny Dubose says the bathroom was surprisingly clean. MERIDIAN POLICE CHIEF DEBORAH YOUNG SAYS OFFICER KENNIS CROOM WAS SO DEDICATED HE CAME IN ON HIS DA Y OFF WORK THURSDA Y. CROOM WAS THE FIRST OFCER FI TO RESPOND TO A DISTURBANCE CALL ON 51ST AVENUE INLVVOING DANTE BENDER AND HIS FIANC? I mean, that's just human nature. The accident took place around 7:10 a.m. on Interstate 59 If you would like to have this post removed from our site, please contact us immediately. But we had someone in the community who had killed himself. Chief Deputy Ward Calhoun says the person of interest is 28-year-old Montrell D. Taylor. No further details have been released. All tips are anonymous. Trump's day in court as criminal defendant: Wha, Mississippi governor issues emergency order fol, By Bianca Moorman bmoorman@themeridianstar.com, Steampunk artist brings unique sculptures to Maker Faire, MSU president reaffirms commitment to MSU-Meridian, 'Mississippi Girl' Holly Brand wows 'The Voice' coaches with impressive whistle tone, Six students in Lauderdale County sign to play in college, Clarkdale sweeps Southeast Lauderdale with 5-4 win, Work-based learning opens new doors for students, Profile 2023: Government complex draws eyes to downtown, Profile 2023: MCC campus bustling with renovation, construction projects. Todd Andreacchio: He was on his way to being a really good man, and I think he would have made a good father, a good husband. Peter Van Sant: You mean, for like an hour after an hour Christie Chatterton: Like hours and hours and hours. DYLAN SWEARINGEN: Ma'am, we've had a suicide. Hearst Television participates in various affiliate marketing programs, which means we may get paid commissions on editorially chosen products purchased through our links to retailer sites. According to Lauderdale County officials, the accident happened in the northbound lanes of Highway 19 around the area of Cricket Road. Once the bullet goes through his brain, he's unconscious. He's not even he's not even in town.". I'll be everyone's escape.". He can't transfer the gun. That's a heck of a sentence. There was a problem saving your notification. Peter Van Sant: And what decision was made? Chris Thompson: To me, that was a big red flag right off the bat. Copyright 2022 mamajustice. Dr. Jonathan Arden: I've performed about 3,000 autopsies on my own. Police say the deadly shooting happened around 4:30a.m. What do they find? Rae Andreacchio: Dylan Swearingen at the credit union. Burks is being held without bond and is expected to reappear in court on Thursday. Benny Dubose: There should have been some blood splatter [sic] on this side and on this side [gestures to both sides of his head] there was no blood splatter [sic]. telling Whitley to tell him that she loved him. The actions of Whitley Goodman and Dylan Swearingen were now being judged by a national audience. But . You have permission to edit this article. Lauderdale County Coroner Clayton But none of this seemed to add up to suicide for the Andreacchios. Jay Arrington: I wasn't allowed to be at the grand jury. The vehicles involved in the accident were badly damaged as a result. The civil suit also seeks an injunction to shut down the "Justice for Christian" Facebook page, and end their public accusations. Nothing made sense to Rae and Todd. They wouldn't comment about it to. OPERATOR: OK, just try not to touch anything, OK? The Meridian police officer has been identified as Kennis Croom, a Tuscaloosa native. And usually when you do that, you're hiding something. Peter Van Sant: Would you use the word incompetent? And Dylan repeated that he and not Whitley discovered Christian's body. Sorry, there are no recent results for popular commented articles. And they told me that all of the reports from the Meridian Police Department were presented. I will pray daily that you find solace in his memory; he will truly be missed, he is a hero forever," Davis said in a statement. Rae Andreacchio: I had talked to Christian that morning. The woman died at a local hospital. This means that, in the midst of an accident, they tend to lead to some of the most severe results. I have had conversations with grand jurors that were on the grand jury and I've had conversations with the investigators that were presenting the facts.
(WTOK) - A woman was stabbed and died from her injuries Thursday evening, and a search is under way for a person of interest. Dr. Jonathan Arden: It is my conclusion that the death of Christian Andreacchio was a homicide. Ward Calhoun said Thursday the woman was ejected from the vehicle, a 2012 Kia sedan, after it apparently left the road in the 4700 block of Causeyville Road around 10 p.m. and flipped several times. "I also want to extend condolences to the young woman who had her life taken away from her in this senseless act of violence." News After more than 40 years, identity of Rankin Co.s only Jane Doe cold case murder revealed Updated: 6 hours ago | By Howard Ballou Her case has been cold for more than 40 years. In October 2017, a Mississippi State prosecutor did present the case to a grand jury, but Peter Van Sant: Were you allowed to present your investigative report at the grand jury? And it was written by a Captain Jay Arrington. Peter Van Sant: Is that suspicious to you? Todd Andreacchio: Wishing Night is kind of a way of just letting Christian knew we haven't forgotten him. This is a developing story. A Meridian police officer was shot and killed while responding to a domestic disturbance on what would have been his day off. DYLAN SWEARINGEN: Please get somebody up here. The facts and information utilized to create these posts were collected and gathered through the use of secondary sources. Ward Calhoun Two Sunday shootings in Meridian, one killed, Sydney Russell wins Miss Mississippi USA title, Shawna Halford was acting ok when leaving bar before going missing, mother says, Southeast Lauderdale freshman makes history at powerlifting state championship, U.S. Representative Terri Sewell announces major federal funding for Tombigbee Healthcare Authority - clipped version. Christie Chatterton: She would have to stay on the phone with him at night so he can keep up with where she was and what she was doing. But that same investigation did turn up something that the Andreacchios hoped would be a game changer. Rae Andreacchio: It's definitely a homicide. The information in this post is not intended to be medical or legal advice. Peter Van Sant: It's tough to talk about this, isn't it? Kassie Coleman: I have said repeatedly and stand by if that information was not presented, then yes, that is a situation that would open the door to allow the case to be re-presented to the grand jury. Christian had a single gunshot wound to the right side of his head. Caught in the middle of all this are Dylan Swearingen and Whitley Goodman's families. A Meridian Police detective broke the horrible news to them in person. When authorities tested Christian's gun they found no fingerprints. Interim Police Chief Charles Coleman said surveillance video at the bank shows the victim tried to get Burks to drop the gun. Todd Andreacchio: So, yeah, I believe my son's dead and I believe he's trying to steal his money. Don't we deserve answers? Marshal Service task force. Does is that something that you find in any way disturbing? Copyright 2021 WTOK. THEY TOOK BENDER IN THE CUSTODY USING CROOM'S HANDCUFFS. But Whitley told detectives a different story. His family is well-known and respected in the area. The grand juror agreed to speak if we agreed not to use her name or show her face. Meridian officer killed while responding to domestic disturbance 'chose to come in' on day off, 16 WAPT'S ROSS ADAMS HAS MORE ON WHAT INVESTIGATORS SAY HAPPENED. And then the very next week, we started going to the police department. Lauderdale County woman stabbed to death, manhunt in progress, Sydney Russell wins Miss Mississippi USA title, Shawna Halford was acting ok when leaving bar before going missing, mother says. Grayce Arlotta-Berner, Michelle Harris, Joan Adelman and Diana Modica are the editors. But while "48 Hours" was reporting in Mississippi, we found a grand juror who said that's not true. Dante Marquez Bender, 31, was captured at a gas station at approximately 10:30. The coroner placed the time of death at 3:45. District Attorney Kassie Coleman agrees. However, investigators found a misspelled message on Christian's phone that was sent to Whitley the night before he died: "If this doesn't work when I get to my apartment I'm putting my pistol in my mouth and Im ending this I'm ending this once and for all becaus e whitkey your the closest I have ever been to happiness". MERIDIAN, Miss. We will do our best to remove it as soon as possible. Former Meridian Police Chief Benny Dubose, who inherited the case when he became the new chief, believes prints should have been on the gun, and the fact that there were none indicated it had been wiped down. September 4, 2021 / 10:01 PM $50,000 reward offered in search of woman missing under suspicious circumstances Minnesota authorities said Madeline Kingsbury, 26, has been missing He became a law enforcement officer in 2013 and had served with multiple departments in Alabama and Mississippi, including the the Eutaw Police Department in Greene County. The woman in the passenger vehicle was tragically pronounced dead at the scene due to severe injuries. MERIDIAN, Miss. It is crucial that you have the dedicated help of an attorney on your side during these difficult times. You know, if they were so weak minded that they took pride in, you know, hurting me without even asking me or confirming, you know, what the truth is then I don't want anything to do with them.". "48 Hours." Disclaimer:We, at MW Law Firm Mama Justice, have worked hard to become valued members of the Northern Mississippi business community. "Absolutely not. Sorry, there are no recent results for popular commented articles. The investigation into the circumstances of the collision continues. Our attorneys can assist you along the often problematic path toward compensation for a wide array of aspects. First Amendment: Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances. The evidence led Dr. Arden to reach a dramatic conclusion. And, you know, Christian, that's a choice taken away from him. Van Sant asks Swearingen's mother Pam. Dante Marquez Bender, Source: Mississippi Bureau of Investigation. On the night of Christian's death, Rae needed answers. This is something, you know, that happens to other people. "I last spoke with Kennis in April after he sent me a message wanting to ask me a question. A woman was driving her passenger vehicle in the area when it collided with a log truck due to reasons that are not yet known. High 83F. BRITTANY JONES. MERIDIAN, Miss. Rae and Todd don't believe their son ever held a gun to his head. Suspect in shooting that killed Officer Kennis Croom, Brittany Jones captured. I wouldn't want her anywhere near my son's case. Kassie Coleman: My personal opinion is that she did not want that phone to get in the hands of law enforcement because there were a lot of sexually oriented photographs and messages in that phone. Dylan told police Christian had called him around 2 a.m. that morning, urgently asking for a ride home from St. Rose, Louisiana. And just like that, the Meridian Police Department closed the case. Rae Andreacchio: I think that they wake up every morning and they have a choice of what they're going to do with their day. According to police reports, Whitley told responders and friends that she discovered Christian's body. But there was one problem: Dylan didn't have Christian's PIN number, so he left empty-handed. Complicating matters further, nearly three years after he finished his report, Captain Arrington was indicted in federal court, accused of using city funds for his personal use. Brittany Jones was deceased at the scene, and Croom was taken to a hospital, where he was pronounced dead, Young said. The case is under investigation andpeople with information are urged to call East Mississippi Crimestoppers at 1-855-485-TIPS. He says the bathroom was surprisingly clean, too. The Mississippi Department of Public Safety is now investigating, and said Croom and a not-yet-publicly-identified woman were found at the scene of a shooting on For now, there are two unanswered questions at the heart of this case: Why would a young man with so much to live for take his own life? Causeyville and Long Creek volunteer fire departments responded to the accident. Kassie Coleman: Well, at this point, there has been further investigation by multiple agencies that have determined it to be a suicide. It's a staged scene. / CBS News, [This story first aired on January 9. May God be with you all during this difficult time.". Peter Van Sant: And were those warrants ever served? Dr. Jonathan Arden: Somehow the bullet ends up in the bathtub and he's leaning over the bathtub. While police have not publicly commented about the GSR on Dylan's hands, Whitley told investigators she has an innocent explanation. Kassie Coleman: There's a lot of tragedy and heartbreak in everybody's family. You should never have to stand alone after a fatal truck accident that was caused by another party. Officer Kennis Croom responded at about 5:30 p.m. Thursday to a disturbance call on 51st Avenue in Meridian. 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How does the gun end up on his left side? Having an attorney on your side can ensure that your rights are being protected during these difficult times. Almost immediately, Christian and Whitley began arguing when, Dylan says, Christian suddenly took out a gun and put it to his own head. Copyright 2022 WTOK. Rae Andreacchio: We don't think it happened. Motorcyclist Dies After Wreck on Tuscaloosas Crescent Ridge Road Tuesday, Kentuck Says it Will Drop Trademark Lawsuit After Local Business Changes Name, West Alabama Food & Wine Festival Returns for 10th Year in New Location, West Alabama Man Dies in Wreck Near Mississippi Line, Missing Woman Found Dead Near Home in West Alabama, Alyssa Arrington is a Rising Star at Tuscaloosas Arcadia Elementary, Man on Parole for State Troopers Attempted Murder Arrested After Tuscaloosa Shooting, Allegedly Drunk Driver Charged with Manslaughter for Fatal Wreck in Tuscaloosa, Darius Miles Pleads Not Guilty to January Murder on the Tuscaloosa Strip. Investigators found Christian's body in the upstairs bathroom, leaning facedown over a blood-filled tub, with that gunshot wound to the right side of his head. Authorities said Bender previously worked as a Newton police officer. When you read that, what did you think? Please enter valid email address to continue. And remember, gunshot residue was present on both Dylan's and Whitley's hands. And that really bothered Christian. The shooting happened on the 29th Avenue interchange in Meridian, MPD Det. I really was. You have permission to edit this article. Christian's Law would restrict the public release of autopsy photos in Mississippi. [PODCAST] SHEILA WYSOCKI: The podcast is exposing all the injustices that have happened during this investigation. A police officer from Tuscaloosa and a woman were fatally shot in Meridian, Mississippi Thursday night, the Thread has learned. Christie Chatterton | Whitley's mother: It was just so shocking. Copyright 2021 WTOK. They arise apparently from somebody either intentionally or maliciously misleading other folks. Meridian police But Dr. Arden believes Christian may have died earlier. Calhoun said anyone with any information is asked to call 911 or East Mississippi Crime stoppers at 1-855-485-TIPS. First Amendment: Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances. Peter Van Sant: And what does that suggest to you? Apr 21, 2021 A Columbus women was killed in a vehicle accident Sunday morning in Lauderdale County. 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