http://topics.edition.cnn.com/topics/feeds/rss/Jessica_LunsfordFind stories, videos, and photos about Jessica Lunsford from CNN.com.en-usCable News Network LP, LLLP.Wed, 25 Nov 2009 23:49:31 GMT5http://i.cdn.turner.com//cnn/2009/CRIME/09/30/florida.couey.dead/tztop.john.couey.ccso.gi.jpghttp://topics.edition.cnn.com/topics/feeds/rss/Jessica_Lunsford14433Find stories, videos, and photos about Jessica Lunsford from CNN.com.http://edition.cnn.com/2009/CRIME/09/30/florida.couey.dead/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/CRIME/09/30/florida.couey.dead/index.html#cnnSTCTextA Florida death-row inmate convicted of abducting and murdering 9-year-old Jessica Lunsford in 2005 has died, prison officials said Wednesday.Wed, 30 Sep 2009 23:43:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2008/US/02/27/lunsford/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2008/US/02/27/lunsford/index.html#cnnSTCTextMark Lunsford, whose daughter Jessica was abducted, raped and killed by a neighbor in 2005, is planning to sue the Citrus County, Florida, sheriff for failing to search the neighbor's home, Lunsford's attorneys said.Wed, 27 Feb 2008 16:22:00 ESThttp://edition.cnn.com/2007/US/law/07/17/couey.hearing/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2007/US/law/07/17/couey.hearing/index.html#cnnSTCTextLooking directly at the man who murdered his 9-year-old daughter, Mark Lunsford told John Evander Couey, "I hope you hear her cry as you try to sleep at night."Wed, 18 Jul 2007 07:10:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2007/LAW/03/14/couey.sentence/index.htmlhttp://edition.cnn.com/2007/LAW/03/14/couey.sentence/index.htmlJurors on Wednesday recommended the death penalty for John Evander Couey, who was found guilty last week of kidnapping, sexually assaulting and murdering 9-year-old Jessica Lunsford.Wed, 14 Mar 2007 21:28:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2007/LAW/03/07/girl.slain/index.htmlhttp://edition.cnn.com/2007/LAW/03/07/girl.slain/index.htmlJohn Evander Couey was found guilty Wednesday of murder, kidnapping, sexual assault and burglary in the abduction and death of 9-year-old Jessica Lunsford.Wed, 07 Mar 2007 20:51:00 ESThttp://edition.cnn.com/2005/LAW/07/20/couey.documents/index.htmlhttp://edition.cnn.com/2005/LAW/07/20/couey.documents/index.htmlCourt documents indicate that family members of sex offender John Couey recently told police he sexually abused their daughters years before he was arrested for murdering 9-year-old Jessica Lunsford.Wed, 20 Jul 2005 16:45:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2005/LAW/06/30/couey.case/index.htmlhttp://edition.cnn.com/2005/LAW/06/30/couey.case/index.htmlA Florida man's confession that he kidnapped, raped and buried alive a 9-year-old girl may never be heard by a jury because, according to documents, he previously asked for a lawyer but was not given one.Thu, 30 Jun 2005 11:13:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2005/POLITICS/05/18/sex.offenders/index.htmlhttp://edition.cnn.com/2005/POLITICS/05/18/sex.offenders/index.htmlA bill introduced in the House and Senate on Wednesday would require sex offenders to register with authorities before their release from prison and require two-time convicts to wear a monitoring device for life.Wed, 18 May 2005 13:09:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2005/POLITICS/04/21/lunsford.act/index.htmlhttp://edition.cnn.com/2005/POLITICS/04/21/lunsford.act/index.htmlMembers of Congress on Thursday were introduced to legislation that would require states to keep closer tabs on convicted sex offenders not behind bars.Thu, 21 Apr 2005 20:45:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2005/LAW/04/20/florida.killing/index.htmlhttp://edition.cnn.com/2005/LAW/04/20/florida.killing/index.htmlNew details emerged Wednesday on the last moments in the life of slain 9-year-old Jessica Lunsford, while Florida lawmakers moved forward on a bill named for her that would impose tougher penalties on sex offenders.Wed, 20 Apr 2005 22:36:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2005/POLITICS/04/20/florida.sexoffender/index.htmlhttp://edition.cnn.com/2005/POLITICS/04/20/florida.sexoffender/index.htmlThe Florida Senate will take up a measure that would impose tougher penalties for sex offenders after the House of Representatives unanimously approved a similar bill Tuesday.Wed, 20 Apr 2005 14:44:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2005/LAW/04/09/lunsford/index.htmlhttp://edition.cnn.com/2005/LAW/04/09/lunsford/index.htmlA convicted sex offender facing capital murder charges in the killing of a 9-year-old Florida girl told investigators he buried her alive, law enforcement sources told CNN Friday night.Sat, 09 Apr 2005 08:57:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2005/US/03/26/jessica.lunsford.remembered/index.htmlhttp://edition.cnn.com/2005/US/03/26/jessica.lunsford.remembered/index.htmlFamily and friends of Jessica Lunsford gathered Saturday for a public memorial service for the 9-year-old girl killed after being abducted from her home last month.Sat, 26 Mar 2005 21:29:00 ESThttp://edition.cnn.com/2005/US/03/23/couey/index.htmlhttp://edition.cnn.com/2005/US/03/23/couey/index.htmlThe man charged with killing 9-year-old Jessica Lunsford confessed in 1991 that he tried to molest a 5-year-old girl, telling police "I need help," according to a tape obtained by CNN.Wed, 23 Mar 2005 14:57:00 ESThttp://edition.cnn.com/2005/LAW/03/22/lunsford.case/index.htmlhttp://edition.cnn.com/2005/LAW/03/22/lunsford.case/index.htmlJohn Evander Couey made his first appearance in court Tuesday on charges of murdering 9-year-old Jessica Marie Lunsford, with the judge telling the 46-year-old his alleged crimes are "beyond words."Tue, 22 Mar 2005 12:18:00 ESThttp://edition.cnn.com/2005/US/03/18/missing.girl/index.htmlhttp://edition.cnn.com/2005/US/03/18/missing.girl/index.htmlThree weeks after 9-year-old Jessica Lunsford disappeared from her home, authorities said Friday a convicted sex offender who had fled to Georgia confessed to kidnapping and killing her.Fri, 18 Mar 2005 23:12:00 ESThttp://edition.cnn.com/2005/US/03/17/missing.girl/index.htmlhttp://edition.cnn.com/2005/US/03/17/missing.girl/index.htmlAuthorities have sealed off the Homosassa Springs, Florida, home where convicted sex offender John Evander Couey was staying when 9-year-old Jessica Lunsford disappeared three weeks ago.Thu, 17 Mar 2005 15:41:00 ESThttp://edition.cnn.com/2005/US/03/16/missing.girl/index.htmlhttp://edition.cnn.com/2005/US/03/16/missing.girl/index.htmlFlorida investigators said Wednesday they are seeking convicted sex offender John Evander Couey for questioning in last month's disappearance of 9-year-old Jessica Lunsford.Wed, 16 Mar 2005 12:14:00 ESThttp://edition.cnn.com/2005/US/03/15/missing.girl/index.htmlhttp://edition.cnn.com/2005/US/03/15/missing.girl/index.htmlPolice in Citrus County, Florida, are looking for a man they are calling a "person of interest" in the case of a missing 9-year-old Homosassa girl, the sheriff's department said Tuesday.Tue, 15 Mar 2005 19:41:00 EST