Lawrence Journal-World 05-27-2014

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‘Insanity defense’ no option in Kansas

MEMORIAL DAY 2014

Attorney for teen accused of drugging, killing ex-boss is up against tough standard, experts say By Peter Hancock phancock@ljworld.com

Sarah McLinn’s defense lawyer plans to argue in court that she cannot be found guilty of first-degree murder due to mental illness. But legal experts say that will be a tough case to make in a Kansas court because of a 1995 law that abolished the so-called “insanity defense” and replaced it with a much stricter standard. “It’s much harder for the defense,” said Kansas University law professor Melanie Wilson, McLinn who teaches criminal law. McLinn, 19, is charged with first degree murder in connection with the slaying in

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OWEN THOMPSON, 6, TOUCHES THE GRAVESTONE of his grandfather Lawrence Turner, a veteran of World War II, during a visit to Oak Hill Cemetery before the family attended Memorial Day services Monday. Joining Owen from left are grandfather Bill Gillispie; brother, Turner, 9; sister, Evelyn, 3; and mother, Jessica Thompson, of Blue Springs, Mo. By Joanna Hlavacek jhlavacek@ljworld.com

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bout 200 people gathered Monday morning at Oak Hill Cemetery in East Lawrence to reflect on the past and remember loved ones during the American Legion Liberty-Post No. 14’s Memorial Day service. Randy Masten, a retired Army Foreign Area Officer, delivered the ceremony’s opening speech. While praising soldiers’ dedication in times of war, Masten also stressed the importance of continuing to support veterans after they return from President the battlefield. Barack Obama Many soldiers paid a surprise “survived the Memorial Day wars but now weekend visit cannot face daito U.S. forces ly life,” he said, in Afghanistan. referencing the Page 5A “thousands of homeless veterans who struggle with PTSD, depression, addiction and other ailments.” The “physical and mental ravages of war” don’t just fall on the shoulders of veterans, he said. Spouses, children, parents and friends must go on living while their “fallen heroes” are gone.

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$150,000 NEA grant gives event some extra juice By Ben Unglesbee bunglesbee@ljworld.com

The Lawrence Arts Center’s Free State Festival is moving beyond the film house this year, heading outside and adding music, art and ideas to the week’s festivities. With a $150,000 grant from the National Endowment of the Arts, the arts center was able to vastly expand the festival this year. Officially kicking off June 25, the five-day festival will feature panel discussions on big-think topics, public art and outdoor concerts, including guitarist Johnny Winter, who will start things off with a concert. Please see GRANT, page 2A

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“War is a vicious assault on humanity and on morality,” said Matsen, who also serves as the Assistant Director in the Office of Graduate Military Programs at Kansas University. “No one walks away unscathed — just ask the spouse or BOB WANDEL, loved one of any vet.” OF LAWRENCE, Valerie SEARCHES through Moreau, a the Veterans Plot member of following the Post No. 14’s American Legion Auxiliary, Liberty-Post No. shared simi14 Memorial Day lar thoughts service at Oak Hill Cemetery. Wandel as she wiped away tears was wearing during the clothing in honor of family members ceremony. Hearing the who served in the Revolutionary War. names of deceased veterans being read aloud, one by one, conjured up images of “the families and children who lost their parents” to war, Moreau said. Her own father, though he didn’t die in battle, served in the Air Force during World War II. Leonard Monroe remained at the service long after Legion

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Retiring linchpins After years in their posts, a longtime Kansas University Honors Program director and a Lawrence schools maintenance boss are calling it a career. Page 3A

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