The following articles appearend in newspapers,
primarily in electronic editions, in 2001.
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story |
news outlet |
comments |
| 12/03/01 |
Man with knife shot by police
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The Brattleboro Reformer
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state's attorney Davis says doesn't know Woody's motives,
says police are interviewing witnesses
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| 12/03/01 |
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The Rutland Herald
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Woody described as 'armed intruder'.
implies Woody held knife as entered church;
mention of rumor Woody was carrying gun
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| 12/03/01 |
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The Associated Press
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more accurate account of events, mentions 'political asylum';
police allegation of 'threatening moves'
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| 12/03/01 |
Shooting leaves friends, family searching for answers
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The Brattleboro Reformer
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police allegation they felt 'threatened' by Woody;
unattributed quote that Woody was 'traumatizing us',
and that police were 'protecting us'.
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| 12/03/01 |
Investigators Study Brattleboro Church Shooting Events
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The Champlain Channel
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quote by Davis about threatening 'perceived movement' of knife;
quotes from NewsChannel 5
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| 12/04/01 |
Shot man man begged for asylum
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The Brattleboro Reformer
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officers began shooting almost immediately.
details on shooting officers
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| 12/04/01 |
Prosecutor: Man threatened before being shot
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The Associated Press
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reasonably factual acccount; mentions 'political sanctuary';
allegations police about 'threatening movements'
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| 12/04/01 |
Brattleboro shooting detailed
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Rutland Herald
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buys police story they felt threatened; detailed account
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| 12/04/01 |
Brattleboro police kill an intruder who had a knife
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Keene Sentinel
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fairly accurate account despite title
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| 12/05/01 |
Grand jury possible in police shooting
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Rutland Herald
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Davis says he may convene a grand jury
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| 12/05/01 |
Right of sanctuary offers protection, refuge
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Brattleboro Reformer
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describes the history of sanctuary in various churches.
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| 12/06/01 |
Officials deny medical care delayed
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The Brattleboro Reformer
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comments by town manager Jerry Remillard in sanitized language,
seemingly crafted for deniability of responsibilty
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| 12/06/01 |
Martin: policies followed in shooting
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The Brattleboro Reformer
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Martin says shooting officers correctly followed departmental procedures.
Extensive quotes from eyewitness Jane Worley.
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| 12/06/01 |
Friends recall a peaceful man
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The Brattleboro Reformer
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Involvement of ACLU of VT.
quotes from friends DeCell, Crawford, Tomczak, Shemitz
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| 12/06/01 |
On Brattleboro streets, skepticism
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The Brattleboro Reformer
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quotes from local residents, critical of shooting
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| 12/06/01 |
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Channel 3 news
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quotes from witnesses
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| 12/06/01 |
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Norwich Bulletin
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quotes from NFA teacher Wally Lamb and classmate Lee-Ann Gomes
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| 12/07/01 |
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The Rutland Herald
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excerpts from voicemail message of Woody's agony
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| 12/07/01 |
Church Killing Puzzles Friend
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The Hartford Courant
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mostly from interview with Tomczak
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| 12/08/01 |
Man shot by police left phone message
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The Boston Globe
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details of voicemail message;
Windham County attorney Dan Davis claims message sent before shooting.
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| 12/9/01 |
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The Boston Globe
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paints Woody as a lonely loner, though not as badly as
longer print version
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| 12/09/01 |
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TheDay.com
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quotes from friends Brown, Banas, Kepes
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| 12/10/01 |
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The Rutland Herald
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comments by Woody's friends in Vermont, from bonfire service
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| 12/10/01 |
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The Associated Press
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Quotes from eyewitnesses,
including Polly Wilson saying she was not afraid, Woody didn't threaten;
Minister Mero says some people 'traumatized' by Woody without realizing it.
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| 12/10/01 |
Church resumes, healing begins
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The Brattleboro Reformer
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quotes by Mero, Nancy Butterfield, Polly Wilson
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| 12/11/01 |
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The Daily Hampshire Gazette
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sympathetic, factual; details of Woody's good works
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| 12/13/01 |
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The Brattleboro Reformer
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Comments from friends about recent visits, Tomczak's wedding,
Thanksgiving; Mary and Ray
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| 12/13/01 |
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The Brattleboro Reformer
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shooting officers returned to active duty;
detailed timeline from police.
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| 12/14/01 |
Officials suspend comments on Woodward
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The Brattleboro Reformer
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Davis and VT AG William Sorrel meet.
Lt David Tetrault of the VSP lead investegator,
had been training with FBI during shooting
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| 12/14/01 |
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The Brattleboro Reformer
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lots of idle and unsupportable speculation about Woody's mental state,
from people who never examined him or knew him
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| 12/14/01 |
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The Rutland Herald
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anger among friends over reinstatment of shooting officers;
history of (2) police shootings in Brattleboro.
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| 12/14/01 |
Local clergy weigh need for anti-violence plan
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The Greenfield Recorder
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Woody described as 'knife-wielding man'
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| 12/14/01 |
2 officers returned to duty
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The Boston Globe
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Reaction to reinstatment of shooting officers;
Question about ambulance delay
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| 12/15/01 |
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The Rutland Herald
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assistant AG Maguire says will limit public info to protect potential
grand jury, though none called; Not reached conclusion about
justiable use of deadly force;
FBI agent Cavanaugh denies interest in Woody
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| 12/16/01 |
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TheDay.com
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Excellent lengthy article with lots of biographical info
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| 12/17/01 |
Brattleboro memorial service, vigil planned for Woodward
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The Brattleboro Reformer
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Service will support those grieving, encourage healing.
Still no condolences from police or government to Woody's
family or friends
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| 12/20/01 |
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The Brattleboro Reformer
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talk of dialog and understanding at service,
attended by some town officials
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| 12/20/01 |
Patience urged in shooting case
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The Brattleboro Reformer
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comments by town officials
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| 12/20/01 |
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The Valley Advocate
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Supports martyr label.
Most thorough background on the basis for Woody's fears.
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| 12/19/01 |
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The Rutland Herald
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Remillard defends muted response of town, defends Martin's
vacation immediately after shooting.
said force policy has not been changed.
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| 12/20/01 |
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The Rutland Herald
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description of memorial service at St. Michael's Episcopal Church.
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| 12/20/01 |
Woodward service aims for peace
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The Brattleboro Reformer
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description of memorial service at St. Michael's Episcopal Church,
with a number of quotes
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