We all remember Deputy Shiflett: he claimed to have been shot by a black man, had a couple of guys taken into custody, his story didn’t add up, he resigned, Sheriff Ed Robb put his foot in his mouth, Commonwealth’s Attorney Jim Camblos refused to charge Shiflett, the Progress went after Camblos’ inconsistencies, Camblos didn’t do jack to investigate the case, and the two black guys filed suit for false arrest. (Phew.) Now, Judge Paul Peatross has ordered that the files pertaining to the investigation into Shiflett be opened up, not for public scrutiny, but for the attorneys on either side of the lawsuits. Investigators are now saying that they have two theories: either Shiflett shot himself (or made it look like he’d shot himself), or somebody else shot him and Shiflett is covering it up. Liesel Nowack has the story in today’s Progress.
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Police announced this afternoon that their investigation into what was initially believed to be a fatal fire on Rugby Avenue is now a homicide investigation. #
The Virginia Supreme Court has denied George Huguely’s appeal. His second-degree murder conviction will stand, WRIC reports. #
In a carefully worded story, and not citing specific sources, WTVR reports that forensic evidence belonging to Jesse Matthew Jr., the main suspect in the disappearance of Hannah Graham, matches forensic evidence collected during the investigation of Morgan Harrington’s 2009 murder. #
In the wake of Hannah Graham’s disappearance, and the evidence that came from private security footage, city officials are revisiting the question of installing security cameras on the downtown mall. #
Both Charlottesville Registrar Sheri Iachetta and former Electoral Board member Stephanie Commander have turned themselves in to the police on
four six and four felony counts of embezzlement, respectively. #Ten years ago, the National Institutes of Health budget doubled and schools like the University of Virginia built massive new research facilities. A decade later, those buildings remain largely underutilized. NPR visits UVA in this story on the effect of federal binge and spurge spending in the sciences. #
In 2012, Council approved a new student housing complex on West Main—now some council members are questioning whether what they were shown matches what was built. #
The Architectural Review Board has approved a bike-themed mural on West Market, below the McGuffey Art Center, although at least one member expressed concerns that it might look like the bicyclists were riding away from Charlottesville’s downtown. #
City Police Chief Tim Longo is meeting with city leaders to work on protocols regarding the use of military surplus police weapons in Charlottesville. #
A 100-year-old Colonnades resident received military honors for her service in the WWII Women’s Army Corps #
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"Investigators are now saying that they have two theories: either Shiflett shot himself (or made it look like he’d shot himself), or somebody else shot him and Shiflett is covering it up"
Absolute genius. Who would have thought they could narrow it down so quickly?
My non-genious comment. Cherchez la femme for motivation or direct involvement.
Ok, for those of us that had no interest in taking foreign language electives, what does Cherchez la femme mean?
BetterLife writes: Ok, for those of us that had no interest in taking foreign language electives, what does Cherchez la femme mean?
I’ll translate this as ‘look for a woman’ (from the French verb chercher, right Waldo?). That is to say, Cornelious (a French spelling of this name?) thinks that a woman may be the motivating factor behind this débâcle of law enforcement.
"Cornelious (a French spelling of this name?) thinks that a woman may be the motivating factor behind this débâcle of law enforcement. "
Well, Belle, (don`cha just love it?) not behind the "enforcement" but "behind the crime", a subtle, but I think, important distinction.
Cornelious may or may not be a French spelling, I dunno, but it has existed in my Nederlandish family since at least 1500 and I will admit was originally spelled "Cornelis". I believe, but am not sure and no time to Google, "Cornelious" is the spelling used in biblical translations – of course I suppose it depended upon who did the translating.
Better Life, sorry about the use of "Cherchez la femme" but I thought it was a commonly used phrase and probably more easily recognized from French literature than a study of languages, but then I`m sure you may know a phrase with which I am not familiar. I`ll be more careful in the future as understanding is of the essence on this board.
I guess this would be a good time to say something about the French but I will abstain.
Anyway it`s all very interesting.
PS Belle – It may be "search" instead of "look" – not sure – covering all bases -I`ll leave that to you and Waldo who may have spent more time in France than I did – although probably the best way to learn a language vis-a-vis school ! (and have fun too).
Cheers
So basically, we think there is a woman involved. I follow you now, Cornelious!