Sydney Summer Olympics

SYD2000092212 - 22 SEPTEMBER 2000 - SYDNEY, NSW, AUSTRALIA: Brooke Bennett of the United States win gold in the Women's 800m Freestyle Final Sept. 22 at the Aquatic Centre at the Sydney 2000 Olympic Games..rw/sm/mc/Marco Chiesa UPI

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Vermont man indicted in niece's death

BURLINGTON, Vt., Oct. 2 (UPI) -- The suspect in the abduction and death of his 12-year-old niece has been indicted in Burlington, Vt., on charges that could result in a death penalty.

Sex slaying sparks Vermont pol battle

BENNINGTON, Vt., July 15 (UPI) -- The sex slaying of a 12-year-old girl has set off a political battle in Vermont, where the lieutenant governor has called for harsh new laws, observers say.

Hundreds mourn slain girl

RANDOLPH, Vt., July 8 (UPI) -- Hundreds of people showed up at a Vermont high school Tuesday for a wake for a 12-year-old girl found buried in a shallow grave last week.

Missing Vermont girl, 12, found dead

BURLINGTON, Vt., July 3 (UPI) -- An autopsy will be performed on the remains of a missing 12-year-old Vermont girl found in a newly dug grave, police said.

Police target missing girl's uncle

BRAINTREE, Vt., July 1 (UPI) -- Vermont authorities have named a "person of interest" -- an uncle -- in the disappearance of a 12-year-old-girl from Braintree, Vt., officials said.