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Yahoo
25-06-2025
- Yahoo
Justices uphold convictions of man who confessed to 2006 killing after 17 years
The Kentucky Supreme Court has upheld the convictions of a man who fatally stabbed 61-year-old Paul Clayton during a 2006 home invasion in Elsmere. Timothy Delehanty, 38, was sentenced in Kenton County Circuit Court in August 2024 to 20 years to life in prison after pleading guilty to numerous charges, including murder. He was also convicted of attempted murder for assaulting a fellow jail inmate while awaiting trial. As part of his appeal, Delehanty argued that the judge presiding over his case erred by denying motions to withdraw his guilty pleas and by not holding a hearing on his request to represent himself. In a June 20 opinion, the justices unanimously denied Delehanty's appeal, saying the trial court did not rule in error on either of those issues. Travis Bewley, an attorney representing Delehanty in his appeal, declined to comment on the justices' decision. Delehanty's early 2024 arrest was prompted by an unlikely confession 17 years after Clayton's killing. Clayton was found dead at his Eagle Drive home in December 2006. Prosecutors say he was lying on the floor of his living room, which was covered in blood, and the residence had been ransacked. Delehanty was quickly identified as a person of interest but wasn't charged in connection with the killing until January 2024, when he admitted stabbing Clayton 50 to 60 times before fleeing in the slain man's vehicle. At least one witness told police that Delehanty had been driving Clayton's 1996 Ford Thunderbird, according to earlier Enquirer reporting. Police at the time said Delehanty "rented" the car to a 16-year-old, who was later found asleep inside the vehicle in Covington. Delehanty was identified in a lineup and arrested for receiving stolen property. The case went cold for the better part of 20 years until Delehanty was stopped by police while trying to leave the St. Elizabeth Hospital in Covington with an IV still in his arm. He told the officers that he was responsible for Clayton's death, according to a criminal citation. At the time of the killing, Delehanty, then 19, was living at a trailer park in Elsmere with his mother just a few doors down from Clayton, Detective Nick Klaiss said during a court hearing. When asked during an interview about why he stabbed Clayton, Delehanty responded that he had 'this overwhelming desire to go kill him," Klaiss said, adding that Delehanty was able to recall details that only someone at the scene would know. While Delehanty has since argued that his public defender failed to adequately represent him, the justices disagreed. They noted that his trial lawyer concentrated on developing a mental health defense 'based around what Delehanty shared about his state of mind around the time of the murder,' court records state. However, the attorney found after reviewing medical records that any mental health issues were likely 'drug-induced' and there was no evidence of psychosis. His attorney also negotiated with prosecutors on a plea deal for roughly a month, but was unable to secure a sentencing recommendation that pleased Delehanty. Prosecutors were seeking a minimum sentence of 25 years to life in prison. After Delehanty assaulted the inmate at the Kenton County Detention Center, prosecutors sought life without parole. Prosecutors indicated they could pursue the death penalty if Delehanty refused to accept a plea. 'However, when Delehanty attempted to murder a fellow inmate, which was captured on video surveillance, his bargaining power nearly vanished,' the justices' opinion states. Instead of receiving life without parole or a death sentence, as well as a consecutive sentence of up to life in prison, he received concurrent life sentences with parole eligibility after 20 years, the opinion states. The justices found that Delehanty's request to represent himself was a reaction to his belief that the court was about to sentence him for the attempted murder case, despite his request to withdraw the guilty plea. 'Delehanty was visibly agitated and panicked, thinking his attorney was not advocating for him,' the court said, adding that he abandoned the request after the issue was settled. The justices also found Delehanty made knowing admissions to the jail attack, which was caught on camera, and the murder. He admitted to confessing to the killing while speaking with police and said in court, 'I killed Paul Clayton.' Delehanty is currently incarcerated at the Eastern Kentucky Correctional Complex and will be eligible for parole in early 2044. This article originally appeared on Cincinnati Enquirer: Kentucky Supreme Court upholds convictions in 2006 NKY killing
Perth Now
25-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Perth Now
Roseanne Barr's firstborn thought her birth mom was Goldie Hawn
Roseanne Barr's firstborn daughter grew up thinking her biological mom was Goldie Hawn. The 72-year-old comic gave birth to a baby girl named Brandi when she was 17 and kept the tot for a week before she decided to give "her up to Jewish Family and Children Services there in Denver", and at the time of the adoption, she promised her child she'd see her when she turned 18. Brandi then connected with Roseanne when she was 17 and a half, but admitted she was surprised to discover she was her birth parent. Speaking to Bunnie XO on her Dumb Blonde podcast, she said: 'I was on TV, and that's how [she] found me. All she knew was that her mother was famous in Hollywood, and Jewish. "She thought Goldie Hawn was her mom, because she looked just like Goldie Hawn." Roseanne claimed her then-partner Tom Arnold - who she went on to marry in 1990 but split from four years later -had attempted to sell the story of her giving up her baby to the National Enquirer, which was how Brandi learned who her birth mother was. She said: "The Enquirer called her, and she answered the phone, my daughter, and they said, 'Would you like to know who your mother is?' And she's all excited thinking it's going to be Goldie Hawn. "And they go, 'It's Roseanne Barr.' And her words are so hilarious. She goes, 'Christ, I didn't even know she was a Jew,' which is so hilarious." But when Brandi saw photos of Roseanne, she realised the resemblance. The comedienne said Brandi exclaimed: "Oh my God, I do look just like her!" She added: "And she took the picture to the mirror and was going, 'I do, I look exactly like her.' " The following day, Roseanne met with Brandi and her mother and not only was the meeting "wonderful", they have stayed in touch ever since. Roseanne said: "We've been back together since then, and she is now 53. And she is awesome. She has a son and a lovely husband, and she's a wonderful woman." The former Roseanne star also has children Jessica, Jennifer and Jake with first husband Bill Pentland - who she was wed to from 1974 to 1990 - and son Buck with third spouse Ben Thomas, who she split from in 2002 after seven years of marriage.
Yahoo
11-06-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Share your thoughts with the Cincinnati City Hall and Hamilton County reporters
Hello, Enquirer readers! Erin Glynn and Scott Wartman, here. We're the new Hamilton County and Cincinnati City Hall reporters, respectively. Well, not new exactly. We've both been with the organization for years. But we've got new beats. We want to hear from you about what The Enquirer should focus on. We'll be hosting meet-up events throughout Hamilton County this summer, including one we'll host together in Over-the-Rhine. Please feel free to drop by and share your thoughts, give us feedback or just say hello. Friday, June 20. 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Coffee Emporium at 110 E. Central Parkway in Cincinnati. Friday, June 27. 9 a.m. to noon. Caravel Coffee at 3410 Glenmore Avenue in Cheviot. Friday, July 11 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Lookout Joe's, 3181 Linwood Avenue in Mount Lookout. Friday, July 18 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Deeper Roots at 9340 Montgomery Road, Suite 101, in Montgomery. Friday, July 25 9 a.m. to noon. BLOC Coffee Company, 801 Mt. Hope Avenue, East Price Hill. We hope to see you there! Regional politics reporter Erin Glynn can be reached at eglynn@ @ee_glynn on X or @eringlynn on Bluesky. Cincinnati City Hall reporter Scott Wartman can be reached at swartman@ @scottwartman on X or @ on Bluesky. This article originally appeared on Cincinnati Enquirer: Enquirer politics reporters host meetups throughout Hamilton County
Yahoo
06-06-2025
- General
- Yahoo
104-year-old Ohio World War II veteran remembers the beaches of Normandy
The Enquirer revisited Army veteran Richard Stewart as we mark the 81st anniversary of D-Day. We spoke with Stewart in 2023, as he revisited the beaches of Normandy and remembered the battle against the German army that was a turning point in World War II, the Battle of Normandy. This year, photographer Liz Dufour checked in with Stewart ahead of the D-Day anniversary. He returned to Normandy in 2024 to accept the French Legion of Honour from France's President Emmanuel Macron during the U.S. ceremony marking the 80th anniversary of the World War II "D-Day" in Normandy. Stewart, a Lincoln Heights resident, is now 104. He remembers working in the field, inspecting a line when a bomb hit. 'The earth shook, as if an earthquake had hit us,' he told Dufour. During the war, the U.S. military segregated African Americans from their White counterparts, and they were assigned noncombat roles. 'They underestimated us,' he said. Stewart's unit served in France, Belgium and Germany until he was discharged Nov. 13, 1945. As he reflects on his wartime experience, he said, 'I'm so thankful. The Lord took us over and the Lord brought us back. "And I'm still here.' Read more about Stewart here. This article originally appeared on Cincinnati Enquirer: Lincoln Heights veteran remembers D-Day battle on 81st anniversary
Yahoo
05-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Parking in downtown Cincinnati can be a hassle. We aim to make it easy, accessible.
At 3CDC, our mission is simple but vital: to keep downtown Cincinnati clean, safe and welcoming so that local businesses can thrive, and residents and visitors alike can enjoy the urban core. We've invested over $2 billion in Cincinnati's center city in service of those goals, and a significant focus of our efforts involves parking. We manage nine garages and seven surface lots throughout downtown and Over-the-Rhine. Every day, thousands of people use these facilities to shop, dine, work and explore. Our goal is to make parking as convenient, secure and affordable as possible. That's why we've embraced modern tools like mobile payments and License Plate Recognition (LPR) cameras. In addition to payment kiosks, our lots provide the option for customers to pay for parking via text-to-pay or mobile pay by scanning a QR code. These technologies enhance customer service, provide flexibility for patrons and support a safe environment. The mobile payment options also help avoid citations by allowing parkers to receive reminders and extend their stay right from their phone. As such, we wanted to provide clarity on a recent letter to the editor published in the Enquirer claiming our practices are deceptive ("Cincinnati's deceptive parking practices drive visitors away," May 27). We understand that parking can be frustrating − and that technology is not perfect (3CDC certainly has room for improvement, too, for that matter). But we aren't trying to deceive anyone, and we also believe it's important to set the record straight. Letter: Broken kiosk, faded signs and a $65 welcome to Over-the-Rhine In the case highlighted by the letter: The individual paid for two hours of parking. He stayed for two hours and 13 minutes. He was issued a citation. The individual also noted our parking kiosk didn't print a receipt when he paid, which would have been timestamped, showing when he paid for parking. Our lots do not require the display of a receipt on a dashboard, so when a customer pays, the time begins on his or her parking stay. This is automatically recorded, and the system then begins counting down the time. If the parker wanted to extend his time, he could have contacted 3CDC directly or gone back to the kiosk to pay for additional time; parkers regularly do both, and we are always willing to work with parkers who contact us for all manner of questions or concerns. Opinion: Opponents of the Hyde Park Square project need to be honest with themselves Additionally, to alleviate timing challenges, our signage clearly states that a parker has a 15-minute grace period upon entering the lot prior to incurring any charges. To mitigate issues where parkers might be running a few minutes late returning to their car, we also offered a 10-minute grace period at the end of a parker's time. As a result of the underlying facts in this particular instance, we have since extended that grace period to 15 minutes. In addition to providing multiple different payment options and grace periods, we do our best to provide ample signage that clearly defines the rules for parkers. The lot cited in the letter to the editor features seven different signs stating that pre-paid parking is monitored and enforced by cameras. We're not trying to "catch" anyone − we're trying to keep the system fair and accessible. We're focused on providing good customer service and a positive experience. And we're committed to improving. That includes better signage, clearer instructions, and a willingness to work with any customer who feels they were wrongly cited or paid an incorrect amount for their parking. We also intend to add on-site staff at the 1400 Vine Lot during peak times to provide an extra layer of customer service, as we do at all the garages we manage. In short, we believe parking should be easy, fair and safe. We're working every day to make it better − and to support the vibrancy of downtown by ensuring that access to it is as seamless as possible. It's an essential service that aids small businesses and helps keep our downtown welcoming for everyone. We are sorry that this parker had a negative experience, and we hope to have the opportunity to welcome him back to OTR again soon, as it is a neighborhood full of history, unique experiences, and incredible local businesses. Stephen Leeper is president and CEO of Cincinnati Center City Development Corp. (3CDC). This article originally appeared on Cincinnati Enquirer: Downtown Cincinnati parking is getting improvements you need | Opinion
