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By Margaret Lyons in News on Apr 8, 2008 11:38PM

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A judge threw out Kevin Jones's confession in the case of Blair Holt's murder. According to the ruling, the state failed to demonstrate that Jones understood his Miranda rights. [S-T]

Nelly Vasquez-Salazar has been charged with murder for allegedly stabbing her 6-year-old daughter Evelyn to death because she believed the child was possessed by a demon. [Daily Herald]

The U of I is getting a $208 million supercomputer. In related news, can I afford a Blackberry? [Trib]

April showers don't actually bring May flowers. WTF, world? Stop lying to us! [Slate]

"My landlord threw many of my belongings into the trash. Finished artwork, my boyfriends chrome BMX bike (Bad and Company cruiser), pots and pans...also including my costume demon head that i made years ago." $200 reward.

New Impress These Apes teaser video. C'mon, September... [link]