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Ursus:
A very long period of silence, with no printed* news... And then an anemic update got posted in December (right around the same time period that Tampa Bay Academy got splashed 'cross the news for other reasons).
* The video news clip indicates that it was filmed about a week after the accident, yet this accompanying news piece did not get posted 'till 'bout a half year later.
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cfnews13.com
More Evidence Needed In Hit-And-Run Death
Tuesday, December 23, 2008 12:38:40 AM
Local Video News Coverage: Hit-And-Run Update
CLERMONT -- Investigators are still looking for the person responsible for killing a teenager.
Megan Hensley, 14, was killed by a hit-and-run driver May 16, but officials have yet to make an arrest in the case.
Investigators said they have evidence, including the black Nissan Xterra they believe hit the teen, in their possession.
Detectives also recently talked with a woman who claimed to be a passenger in the car when Hensley was killed. But even with all of this information, investigators said they need more evidence before they make a move.
"We're not being fair to Megan if we don't take every step necessary to make sure this person is brought to prosecution and successfully prosecuted. So, yes, we're doing everything we can to make sure we get this right," said Trooper Kim Miller from the Florida Highway Patrol.
Investigators said until then, getting solid evidence against the person responsible is key, though they do hope to find whoever's responsible soon.
© 2009, Central Florida News 13, LLC.
Anonymous:
It sounds like they will not be able to do anything. They have other crimes to worry about. Authorities should move on. In my opinion, the parents used poor judgment when they let her walk on a poorly lit road at night. They should be held accountable.
Anonymous:
They have "other crimes" to worry about? What the hell are you saying? Someone hit her and left her to die!! How is that her parents fault? Hitting her may have been an accident, but leaving the scene was not. The driver of that car should be in jail for a long time!
Ursus:
Ah! Here he is...
Gotta wonder 'bout how many teens he's lit into over the years, holding them "accountable" for their sins. Way to own yer own shit, eh? More than a half year went by, and he never came forward.
Another sour note: law enforcement apparently saw fit to inform the press, without even contacting the mother. She found out about his arrest by seeing it on the News.
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cfnews13.com
Hit-And-Run Suspect Arrested
Wednesday, December 24, 2008 12:50:53 AM
Paul Wright, 43, was arrested Monday for the hit-and-run death of Megan Hensley on May 16.
CLERMONT -- A man has been arrested in the death of a 14-year-old girl.
On May 16, Megan Hensley was killed by a hit-and-run driver.
She was hit by a black 2006 Nissan Xterra while walking along County Road 565A and Battleground Lake Road.
The driver then drove off.
Authorities arrested Paul Wright, 43, of Riverview, Fla., Monday night in Tampa.
News 13 spoke with Hensley's mother Tuesday at the scene of her daughter's death.
Rhonda Conard said Florida Highway Patrol had been keeping her posted of all new developments, and even promised to get in touch with her as soon as an arrest had been made.
Instead, she said she was disappointed she had to watch the news to learn of the arrest she'd been waiting seven months for.
"It's hard waking up every day without her, and going to her room and not being able to wake her up for school. Or having dinner or Christmas with her, Thanksgiving. And that's why I wanted him arrested before Christmas because he doesn't deserve to be at home before Christmas," Conard said.
Wright was charged with leaving the scene of a crash with a death and tampering with evidence. His bail was set at $12,000.
© 2009, Central Florida News 13, LLC.
Anonymous:
--- Quote ---They have "other crimes" to worry about? What the hell are you saying? Someone hit her and left her to die!! How is that her parents fault? Hitting her may have been an accident, but leaving the scene was not. The driver of that car should be in jail for a long time!
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Fornits members would not care if the perpetrator did not work at a program. This, in my opinion, is really sad.
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