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Show ountu round ute Page A3 The Summit County Bee July 21, 2000 G o instruction At Murder Finder 'frail Finger Pointing Pinders girlfriend offers alibi on night of murders Wave Editor Wave Editor know anything about those two Barbara DeHart, John Pinders girlfriend, testified on Monday that Pinder was with her the night Rex Tanner, 48, and June Flood. 59, were murdered. DeHart denied accusations that she had helped Pinder destroy evidence and said she had nothing to do with the murders. I don't feel John is guilty." DeHart testified, saying the two of them slept together on the night of Oct 25. 1998. DeHart was convicted last year by a Duchesne County jury for obstructing justice in relation to the She was recently released from serving a one year jail sentence. "Were you present when they were killed?" defense attorney Ronald Yengich asked. "No, I was not. DeHart said. DeHart also denied that she told her daughter about the murders or that she helped clean blood out of the truck. DeHart testified that Filomeno Valenchia Ruiz, Pinder's former ranch hand, had been drinking the day of the murders and had threatened jo kill her. DeHart also said that the cage door to Pinder's African lion had been purposely left open by Ruiz and that Ruiz had told her that the lion would eat her. "I was afraid of Ruiz, DeHart uid. "He was not a nice guy. John was afraid of Fik. DeHart said she first learned about the murders when she was with Pinder in Wallace. Idaho. "He got a cell phone call from his mom saying the police had a bodies until the phone call. Filomeno Valenchia Ruiz, a mer ranch hand of John Pinder, presented the most damming testimony last week when he testified that On Tuesday. Judge Lynn W. Pinder shot and killed Rex K. Tanner, 48, and June Flood.59. I and my boss Pinder killed two people, Ruiz told jurors. Ruiz is already serving two five-to-liprison sentences for his role in the murders. As part of a plea bargain, Ruiz will be transferred to Mexico to serve out his prison sentence. fe "John admitted to killing some people on the ranch. and Flood were driven to a remote area of the ranch where Pinder shot them with a pistol.' "My boss and June got out of It Close Cutting Should Summit Middle School Be Ileady For Classes Just In Time South have been primarily electrical. The 10-m- for- Davis ruled that DeHart's daughter, Melissa Cowles, could offer testimony regarding a conversation in which Cowles said her mother told her that Pinder had admitted to the murders. Defense attorneys had argued that the conversation was heresy and should not "be allowed. In her testimony, Cowles told jurors that her mother told her that Ruiz testified that Pinder had Cowles said her mother stated that she had found "bloody hair and scalp under the seat and thrown them away. Her mother also confided that she threw the murder weapon off a bridge into a river. Mying that the pair were like Bonnie and Clyde, strong feelings against Tanner and Flood, and that on several occa- sions Pinder had stated he was ' "always on the run. Defense attorneys argued that the evidence found in Pinder's said. "She started crying and son-in-la- statements made to them like Cowles, but Judge Davis ruled that Pinder's admissions reported by Barbara DeHart were prohibited. going to kill the couple. Ruiz testified that on the night of Oct. 25. 1998, Pinder beat Tanner and Flood with a baseball baL "My boss, John Pinder, hit her in the mouth with the bat, Ruiz jumped up on the bed. truck was planted by Ruiz. w DeHart's father and were expected to testify to similar . Ruiz described Pinder's facial expreuion as "very different" on the night of the murders and said Pinder was laughing. "He looked like he had the devil, Ruiz Mid. the truck together. Ruiz said. "They began walking toward the back. I heard, boom, boom... When my boss came toward me he shot Rex. He said he was going to kill me. I couldn't move, I was paralyzed. I pointed my rifle at him and Mid, 'go.' But defense attorney Ronald Yengich on cross examination pointed to Ruiz as the single suspect. asking Ruiz why he had signed a plea agreement that implicated himself in the murders. "This doesn't mean that I killed them, Ruiz said. "It says I'm guilty of two murders, but that I accompanied. . Yengich asked Ruiz to find where the word "accompanied" appeared in the plea agreement. - "My contention is that this man killed two people, Yengich Mid. "I never killed anyone, Ruiz responded. ."Do we ever know when you are telling the truth Mr. Ruiz? "Yes, I'm telling it now," Ruiz Mid. - Ruiz told the jury that Tanner BY JAN ROWLEY KimCainudnl Construction at South Summit Middle School is supposed to be complete by August 1st. Unfortunately, as is often the electrician was excused and two new firms have been hired to fix the situation created by the first elecone. There are a total of tricians working in the building 1 1 now. The middle school construction case, unforeseen problems have occurred putting the job behind project got its endorsement in November 1998. when voter's schedule. The good news, which brought a sigh of relief from South Summit School Board members, is that the classrooms, computer rooms, band room, and offices, should be ready for occupancy prior to the week teachers are scheduled to be back. Last month, the Board had started considering alternatives for middle school students. approved, by a wide margin, a $4 million bond. Bids were opened on April 1, 1999, and awarded to C & A Construction of Springvillc. The project included the demolition of the old auditorium and two classrooms, which took place early When complete the last summer. Middle School will have eight new classrooms, a large band room, and a bigger cafeteria. There will also be a new 500-sea- l auditorium, as well as a new school administration area. Once the work is complete, the new and improved middle school will have the capacity to house 500 Fortunately, board members wont have to make that decision. While the August 1st completion date will come and go before the construction is complete, C k A construction is squeaking by in time to for classes to start. "We are hoofing it to be in the building in four weeks, let alone six. they told board members. The problems behind the delays students. Zane Woolstenhulme, business manager for the school district, reported previously that approximately 375 students would be schooled there this year. But Bernie Knapp, DeHarts father, did recall a phone conversation in which DeHart admitted to discarding bloody clothing, bags, and a gun while on a journey with Pinder to Idaho. Knapp testified that his daughter said she loved John and was not going to tell the authorities. "She Mid the victims were shot and blown up." The prosecution rested its case , Tuesday. Kelly Smith contributed to this article search warrant to search the . BY DAVE ANDERTON ranch, DeHart said. "I didn't BY DAVE ANDERTON double-homicid- e. Pormcr ranch hand said he uyitnesseti Pinder shoot couple Classic Car Show Rolls Into Coalville BY PAMELA ROBBINS Staff Reporter With the sun shining through sometimes overcast skies, 300 classic cars (trucks and motorcycles too) rolled into Coalville on their Saturday, July IS, 2000-takin- g main side on street, by side place and down the middle. Viewers of all ages turned out to . take place in what has quickly become a "happening Summit County Court Report BY PAMELA ROBBINS Bc Editor Liborio C. Vasquez of Park was City, date of birth, convicted and sentenced for the crimes of Criminal Mischief, a Class B. Misdemeanor, and Intoxication, a Class C. Misdemeanor, on July II, 2000. 6, Defendant is required to pay restitution in full and complete a counseling program at Aspen Therapy Center. Kevin W. Scott of Evanston, was Wyo, date of birth convicted and sentenced for the crime of DUI, a Third Degree Felony, on July II, 2000. .Defendant was sentenced to 90 I days jail, placed on 36 months probation, and is required to com- - plete an alcohol treatment pro- gram. Jeffery H. Scharman of Salt Lake City, date of birth, was convicted and sentenced for the crimes of Attempted Obtaining Possession of a Controlled Substance by Misrepresentation, Deception or Subterfuge, two A Class both counts, t Misdemeanors on July II, 2000. i Defendant was sentenced to 24 months court probation, fined $500, is required to complete 40 hours of community service, and is Probation and Parole, fined $300 and is required to complete counseling at Valley Mental Health. Kevin D. Wilde of Oakley, date was convicted of birth, together." and Disorderly Conduct, an infraction, on July 11. 2000. Defendant wm sentenced to 12 months court checking out the engines and learn- probation, fined $500, and is required to complete anger man- agement counseling. Jesse J. Abrams of Park City, was condate of birth, victed and sentenced for the crime 5, of Attempted Possession of a Controlled Substance, a Gass B Misdemeanor, on July 11, 2000. Defendant was sentenced to 12 months court probation, fined $300, and is required to receive drug evaluation and complete any recommended treatment. Cabot P. Peacock of Salt' Lake was City, date of bitth 6, convicted and sentenced for the crimes of DUI, a Class A Misdemeanor, and DUL a Gass B Misdemeanor, on July 11, 2000.' Defendant was sentenced to 24 months probation, fined $1,480 for the Gass B DUI, fined $1,850 for the Class A DUI and is required to complete 240 hours of community service. Kevin Glen Good of Norris, South Dakota, date of birth, was convicted and sentenced of Attempted Receiving Stolen A ; Property, a Gats Misdemeanor, was Defendant was sentenced to 36 months probation, fined $1,000 and is requited to serve 30 days in jail. J : on July II, 2000. Defendant sentenced to probation with Adult their make and model, and comments range from "hey! that car looks just like the first one I owned to "Boy! I remember when our group could all pile into a car like that and enjoy having fun and sentenced for the crimes of Assault, a Class B Misdemeanor, required to complete counseling. ' Eric R. Christensen of Sandy, was con-- ; date of birth. victed and sentenced for the crime 1. summer 'event, that is greatly anticipated and planned for each year. It is a time when some attending can "remember when and travel back into the days when vehicles could be easily distinguished by Teen boys seemed to gravitate toward the souped up models, ing how the remodeling process took place on several vehicles. Of course, the motorcycles and trucks were pretty "hot" to view. The opinion of most of the owners about their cars is pretty much summed up in a large printed format which was placed on the front of a "Cougar which read: "Medic Alert-- 1 have cougar mania. In case of accident involving this Cougar, if driver is conscious, administer strong sedative immediately. Have car gently towed to nearest Cougar Hospital for repairs. Afterward, return to accident site and attempt to revive driver. If Cougar if unrepairable, return to accident site and shoot driver. Cost of the machines is unesti-matibl- e, but the owner's pride cer- tainly shows through loud and clear. Music of the 6G's was supplied by none other than the J.C. . Oldies team who say they love t II yourself, is always a great way to end the car show. Dancers of all ages boogie the night away to the beat of the "Time Cruisers band Offer Good Anytime Park City Bonanza Drive : 1640 rwiwrr r.' :.T- - J V i as a great success by those in charge. Subscribe To The Summit County Bee Now year Anniversary Sale At? The Tack Shed Western Tack S Apparel Save 20 to 50 off Selected Iteiris SALE July 19th - 26th Monday - Friday Saturday 6, Kamas Health Center Coalville Health Center 82 North SO East Coalville. UT IS8 West 200 South Kamas. UT WAIN ALLEN, M.D. JEANETTE VERNON, RN 85 South Main Kamas 435) 7834393 9-- Jafcs's Over Tha Too I "fc and hate the evening to end. A added edition this year was seeing the typical "orange barrels" which Utah is becoming noted for, doing duty of a different sort as they blocked off a section in front of Bunny's- - a private club for members. 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