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Special legislative session still uncertain
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There’s still no decision on whether to hold a special legislative session to deal with sex offender issues raised in the Brooke Bennett murder case.VPR News
Senate leaders to consider effectiveness of sex offender treatment programs
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Senate Democratic leaders have unveiled plans to hold 6 public hearings in the coming months to investigate several different aspects of the Brooke Bennett murder case.VPR News
Funeral held for Brooke Bennett
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The funeral service for Brooke Bennett was held today. The 12-year-old Braintree girl’s disappearance and death triggered an intensive federal and state investigation and led to the filing of kidnapping charges against her uncle.VPR News
VPR Evening Newscast, July 7, 2008
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VT delegation hop to double low heating assistance money; VSAC loans for college students are going down. U.S. Border Patrol officer fired shots in a scuffle in the woods at the Derby Line; Aabama authorities file child pornography charges against Brooke Bennett’s former stepfather; commentator Philip Baruth on life, art and the Pixar film WALL-E.VPR News
Vermont man charged with kidnapping Bennett could face death penalty
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A Randolph man charged with kidnapping a 12-year-old girl who was found dead near his home could face the death penalty in the case.VPR News
Police believe they’ve found missing girl’s body
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State Police say investigators have found a body that they believe is Brooke Bennett, a 12-year-old girl who has been missing for a week.VPR News