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Then you don't want to miss my investigation that will air Tuesday July 8th on Fox 26 news at nine. what we uncovered might make you a littlle mad if you attend one local University in particular, but it might also help you pay for the rising cost of tuition.

The recent story involving the two missing kids from Pasadena got me to thinking about the times we see parents on the news, big old tears in their eyes,begging and pleading for their child's safe return all the while knowing they killed them. As I write this there are no criminal charges filed in the Pasasdena case but cops aren't keeping their suspicions that Dad is possibly involved a secret. think about how many times you've seen the awful scenario played out. Your heart breaks as you watch these parents appear to be distraught, overwelmed and dealing with the unimaginable. then a few days or a few weeks later your disgusted to learn the grieving parent is the one with blood on their hands. if you ask me there's a special place in you know where for parents who pretend to be frantically looking when in reality they know the awful truth.

Roger Leroy Degarmo, A.K.A. "The Animal" is one of this state's most notorious killers. the former death row inmate got a retrial back in 1994 and recieved a life sentence Now  every couple of years he comes up for parole. A couple of months ago, Degarmo agreed to an interview, his first in many years. If you get a chance check the story out. It airs Weds June 11th at 9 p.m. and after that it willbe available for viewing here on the website,you can even view the entire interview. So here'smyquestion for you Bloggers is society ready for Degarmo to live among us or should he stay behind bars.Let me know what you think.

growing up, I was taught work hard and you will be rewarded. Be a good loyal employee and you will always have a job. But it  looks like Corporate America doesn't want dedicated employees who spend their careers being "company" men and women. How many people do you personally know who after spending years with the same company find themselves downsized or laid off. I'm betting the main reason is these employees are making a decent living so their employer decides it's more cost effective to hire someone 20 years younger at half the salary. what about all those years of experience and being seasoned....now adays those qualities seem to go out the window because inexperienced costs less. I know nothing personal it's just business. Still I'm starting to see more and more people having to start all over again in their  40's and 50's. Isn't that when life is suppose to get a little easier? Apparently not.  let me know what you think.

I'm not the kind of reporter who wants to "become" the story, or make the story about me. for one thing I'm not all that interesting. But a story of mine that airs Monday 5/19 is one of those rare instances in which we become part of the story. In my opinion it will be a  sad day for our Nation when the media no longer has the right to question elected officals who spend our tax money. my feeling has always been if you don't want reporters asking you questions then don't run for public office. if you get a chance check the story out and let me know what you think. thanks .

Or know someone who does? then check out my Investigative report on Weds. May 14th, Fox News at nine. I would really like to hear some opinions on what viewers think of the situation we've uncovered. it's one of those topics that's ripe for discussion so weigh in bloggers....Randy

You got to admit, the tradgic death of self described C.I.A. agent Vincent Carnaby has enough mystery to make a movie script. Was he or wasn't he, is the C.I.A. just being the C.I.A. by denying Carnaby's claims? I can't even imagine what this must be like for Carnaby's family and friends who are not only struggling with their loss but also reeling from what's the truth and what's a lie. Hopefully this wont be a situation where the only one who knows the real truth took it with him to his grave.  

Rocky as most of you news junkies know, is the 700 pound grizzly bear who killed one of his trainers. you got to feel for Rocky's owner Stephen Miller. His cousin was killed by Rocky while wrestling with him for a promotional video. Sounds like it could be up to Miller to decide Rocky's fate. From what I've read Miller, who trains exotic animals for a living, was in compliance with all state and federal laws. That means it could end up being a situaton where no law enforcement group would have any legal reason or right to euthanize Rocky.  The poor guy lost his cousin, who reportedly loved Rocky, and Rocky sounds like he was quite a "cash cow" for Miller. I think this tradgic accident just goes to show no matter how well trained they are, you can't take the "wild" out of wild animals. I personally think Rocky shouldn't get a death sentence for acting like Mother nature intended. so what do some of you bloggers think?

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That's the best way to describe Robert Smith. When I first came to Fox Robert was the 9pm Meterologist, here at the station. you could not meet a nicer guy. While T.V. stations can sometimes be full of ego maniacs, I can not recall one time in the decade I worked  with Robert that I ever heard him raise his voice or be mean to someone. Robert's tradgic death has cause me to think alot about him recently. I can't even imagine what his wife and kids are going through right now. My prayers are with them. 

Is it just me or does change seem to be the BIG word used during this presidental campaign. it's really got me thinking alot about change. While change is usually a good thing we all live with wanting to change certain things, but sometimes it's not possible. I recently heard a song about change and some of the lines got stuck in my head because when you think about them. they really ring true...here they are...

"I will learn to let go what I can not change"

"I will learn to forgive what I can not change"

"i will learn to love what I can not change"

"but I will change, whenever I can"

Pretty good words to live by, don't you think?

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all the years that i've been dealing with the District Attorney's office, I've never known that office to have a "spokesperson" but it does now. and what about all the recent "plea agreements" like Slade and some of the City hall pay raise scandal defendants. seems to me the acting D.A. Kenneth Magidson has hit the ground running. Guess it's too soon to tell if  it really is a "new" day at the D.A.'S office, but  in just the last week or so I've seen the attitude towards me go from "what do you want now" to "how can we help you?" pretty weird...not sure what to expect on my next visit....a nice gift or Felony charges for asking too many stupid questions. I'll keep you posted.

Ashley Alexandra Dupre, the call girl linked to Eliot Spitzer made more money an hour than most professional women with college degrees. if that doesn't send a bad message to young girls consider what the future apparently holds for Dupre...books, movies and recording deals that could reap her millions. I just hope young girls who look at dupre with stars and dollar signs in their eyes consider this. No amount of money can buy back your self respect.

I had only been working for Fox 26 a couple of years when I first heard the name Clara Allen. Couldn't really understand how the woman could rip off so many people and just keep on keeping on. I remember thinking to myself if i had dome what she did i would probably be thrown in jail for years. As the decades passed i would hear from "new" victims, all the time wondering why nothing seemed to happen to the woman i dubbed "the Scam Queen". all that changed recently in a Harris county courtroom. in her usual soft spoken manner i strained to hear Allen as she gave excuses for her behavior and why she should get probation. but Judge Devon Anderson didn't buy any of the excuses and in addition to a tongue lashing, sentenced Allen to 60 years in prison. Finally, all the years of watching Allen destroy lives financially were over. I thought the sentence was justified. do you think people who comitt non-violent crimes but hurt folks financially by stealing their identites deserve that much prison time? blog me back and let me know what you think. thanks, Randy

Love me or Hate me, just talk to me. My live web chat is this weds 12/12 from 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. would love to hear from all you  bloggers. tell me what you think or tell me what you need me to investigate. (that kind of rhymes) Can't wait to hear from ya. Randy

Use to be being the biological parent was an ace in the hole during custody disputes. not any more. check out my story (12/4). The biological father involved apparently spent too much time in and out of prison and his parental rights were terminated forever. attorney Kim Ogg says the story should serve as a warning to parents who spend more time in jail cells than they do with their kids. was the judge's decision in this case right or wrong? let me know what you think.