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Yahoo
03-06-2025
- General
- Yahoo
True Crime Tuesday: Mysterious death of Tete Gulley
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — A family is still searching for answers six years after the death of a transgender woman. Tete Gulley's body was found hanging from a tree in Rocky Butte Park on May 27th, 2019. The 31-year-old moved to Portland from Kansas City shortly before her death. Officials have ruled the case a suicide, but as the hosts of the Murder in the Rain podcast explain, Gulley's family disagrees. AM Extra was joined by the hosts of the Murder in the Rain podcast to talk more about the case. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
13-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
These 2 historic Arizona buildings are among most at risk. Here's what makes them special
Two Arizona Historic places are among the most endangered in America, according to the National Trust for Historic Preservation. The organization placed Phoenix's whimsical Mystery Castle and Flagstaff's charming May Hicks Curtis House on its 2025 list of America's 11 most endangered historic places — a national call to action aimed at saving irreplaceable pieces of U.S. history. Every year, the nonprofit highlights sites across the country that face urgent threats, from natural disasters to development pressures. This year's list, released May 7, also includes communities still reeling from 2024's Hurricane Helene in North Carolina, a Catskills resort in New York, and the Pamunkey Indian Reservation in Virginia. 'Preservation has such a powerful impact on the communities where it happens through telling the stories of our community,'' Carol Quillen, president and CEO of the National Trust for Historic Preservation, a privately funded nonprofit organization, told USA TODAY. 'It inspires community pride and creates economic opportunities.'' Here's why these two Arizona sites made the list — and what is being done to save them. Mystery Castle is a beloved Phoenix landmark that sits near where Seventh Street ends at South Mountain. The castle has been closed to the public for more than a year as it faces an uncertain future that threatens to end in demolition. Boyce Luther Gulley built this 18-room, three-story "castle" for his daughter Mary Lou from found or inexpensive objects, including old automobiles, telephone poles, street signs, glass bottles, plow discs, railroad tracks and scrap metal. It's reportedly held together by a combination of mortar, cement, calcium and goat milk. Yes — goat milk. Gulley, who battled tuberculosis, moved to Arizona and left his family behind. Around 1934, he began building the Mystery Castle for his daughter without plans, permits or formal architectural or engineering training — though he was a talented craftsman and artist. It wasn't until Gulley died in 1945, however, that his wife, Frances Bradford Gulley, and Mary Lou found out about the castle. They eventually moved in and called it home. They later would transform the castle into a nationally known tourist attraction from the 1950s-2000s, but it is now in a state of disrepair. Since Mary Lou Gulley's passing, the castle has been looked after and managed by the Mystery Castle Foundation. She formed the foundation with the goal of preserving the castle, a Phoenix Point of Pride. Phoenix officials confirmed that a demolition permit request for the Mystery Castle was denied on Nov. 22, 2023, and the property was given a one-year stay of demolition. A representative of the Mystery Castle Foundation, Linda Spears, told The Arizona Republic in August 2024 that requesting the demolition permit last year was "the first step in working with the city of Phoenix to preserve it." Monsoon damage and vandalism have taken a toll on the structure, Spears said. Phoenix officials estimated the castle would need more than $3 million in preservation and rehabilitation work. This site commemorates May Hicks Curtis, who sewed the first Arizona state flag in 1911. Located just off the original 1920s alignment of Route 66 in Flagstaff, Hicks built the house in 1913 adjacent to two boarding houses operated by her and her mother, which likely served early Route 66 travelers. With new development moving forward on the lot where the house has stood, the house is under imminent threat of demolition, but the city of Flagstaff is working to relocate and rehabilitate the house for community use while commemorating the important historical significance of the site. Curtis lived in the house for decades, and as the property most closely associated with her legacy, the house represents her active community involvement and contributions to Arizona's history. Curtis participated in Flagstaff's Women's Club and the Arizona Historical Society, among numerous other organizations, and devoted her life to improving her city and her state. She also carved out her role in Arizona's history by co-creating the largest existing collection of pre-WWII photographs of Flagstaff with her first husband, Frank Curtis. City officials said relocation is the only way to prevent demolition of the historic house, so the city took ownership of the building and is moving it to a temporary location. More funding would be necessary to move the house to a permanent location and start the rehabilitation process. Additional grant funding for initial stabilization and condition assessment was provided by the Arizona Community Foundation and the Historic Route 66 Association of Arizona. Flagstaff officials said the city hopes to raise public awareness and seek new partnerships for rehabilitating, interpreting, and activating the house. Future uses could include serving as municipal offices or providing publicly accessible community space, along with public interpretation of the importance of May Hicks Curtis' contributions to Flagstaff's history. 'The May Hicks Curtis House stands as a testament to the rich history and heritage that have shaped Flagstaff, and its preservation ensures that future generations will continue to draw inspiration from the stories it holds," said Flagstaff Mayor Becky Daggett. "Thank you to Secretary Fontes for helping promote the history of May Hicks Curtis and her connection to the Arizona flag, as well as to our partners for helping to make this relocation and rehabilitation a reality.' The National Trust, chartered by Congress in 1949, spends about a year selecting sites to include on its endangered list, considering factors such as its importance to the community, whether there's a strong partnership to support preservation and what impact the site might have once it's protected. 'They're compelling because of the stories they hold and because of what will happen there after they're preserved," said Quillen. The listings began in 1988. The recognition doesn't come with funding, but often garners attention and support for the sites. The organization's website, also has resources for community leaders seeking to engage in preservation projects in their neighborhoods and cities. This article originally appeared on Arizona Republic: 2 historic AZ buildings are among most at risk in US
Yahoo
05-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
These stocks mostly dodged the tariffs plunge — for now
While much of the attention was focused on the beating taken by stocks Thursday, a few that escaped unscathed. After all, tariffs have an unequal effect, hitting some businesses harder than others. Bentley University Economics Professor Dave Gulley said being a 'winner' in a tariff war might be a relative term and that it comes down more to which companies are hit the least. 'Utility companies are usually good defensive plays, especially those where energy demand for data centers is strong,' Gulley said. He also adds that large discount retailers, like Walmart (WMT), tend to do alright in a slower economy and have enough buying power to offset some of the imposed tariffs. 'And grocers, especially bigger ones, may also have somewhat less exposure to tariffs. Kroger (KR) might be a good example here,' Gulley said. (He noted that he isn't recommending stocks, but commenting on which sectors might do the best.) Winners in healthcare were the drug distributors and insurers, which are generally U.S.-based. Cencora and McKesson, two primary drug distributors, were up Thursday, Cencora (COR) by 3% and McKesson (MCK) by 3.2%. Health insurance giant UnitedHealth Group was up 3%, while HCA Healthcare Inc (HCA), the nation's largest hospital chain was up .63 % Kroger was up 5 percent as shareholders shrugged off the tariffs. Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize, which owns Hannaford's, the largest grocery store chain in Maine, was up 3 percent. Albertson's (ACI) was up over 2 percent Thursday. Duke Energy (DUK), which was up 3 percent Thursday, and others in the sector rose with expectations of more consumer demand as businesses focus on the U.S. The Southern Company (SO), a utility company based in Atlanta, was up 2 percent. Mobile networks generally brushed off bad tariff news today. Verizon (VZ) was up 2 percent, while T-Mobile (TMUS) climbed 1.2 percent. But Ram Ganeshan, professor of operations and supply chain at the Raymond A. Mason School of Business at William & Mary College says that any bounce today could be fleeting. 'Companies with primarily U.S.-based supply chains could benefit. However, examples of large domestic manufacturers like Tesla (TSLA) — still reliant on imported parts and rare earth metals — show how difficult it is to operate entirely domestically,' Ganeshan said, adding that, eventually, all businesses will feel the impact. 'Ultimately, there is nowhere to hide,' Ganeshan says. For the latest news, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. Sign in to access your portfolio
Yahoo
18-03-2025
- Yahoo
Man whose remains were found in 2001 identified as missing Michigan man
CANTON, Ohio (WJW) – With the help of advanced DNA technology, a man whose remains were found in Canton more than two decades ago has been formally identified. East Cleveland police investigating after body of Warren father found behind home: I-Team During a press conference Tuesday afternoon at the Stark County Sheriff's Office, the man, known previously as 'Stark County John Doe' was identified as Anthony Gulley of Pontiac, Michigan. Stark County Sheriff Eric Weisburn said Gulley was 24-years-old when he was shot and killed in Michigan. His body was then moved to Trump Road SE in Canton Township where skeletal remains were found in December of 2001. It's a case, Weisburn said, that has 'been weighing very heavily on the hearts and minds of this office for more than 20 years.' Gulley, who was a father of two, had last been seen by his sister on Sept. 3, 1994. He failed to show up to work on Sept. 5, authorities said, and was declared a missing person by the Pontiac Police Department on Sept. 11. Browns say city 'misguiding' Clevelanders on stadium: Court In September of 2023, the Bureau of Criminal Investigation and the Stark County Sheriff's Office released a clay facial reconstruction in hopes of gaining tips from the public. While a few new leads were generated, Weisburn said they did not help lead to an identification. The Stark County Sheriff's Office worked in conjunction with the DNA Doe Project which is a nonprofit that provides genetic genealogy research to law enforcement, medical examiners and coroners. Through different forms of DNA testing and research, the organization was able to identify Anthony Gulley as a possible match which was ultimately confirmed. 'Our hearts go out to his family and friends at this time. May his memory be a source of solace and blessing for his family and everyone who knew him,' said Traci Onders with the DNA Doe Project. BCI Criminal Intelligence Analyst Samantha Reeb said Gulley's identification was a result of persistent work at the hands of teams of dedicated people. 'Though these cases can sometimes go unsolved for decades, there's countless individuals who dedicate their careers to trying to solve these cold cases,' Reeb said. Driver flees on foot after Parma chase, crashes Additionally, Stark County authorities identified George Frederick Washington, also known as Ricky Washington, as the suspect in Gulley's death. Washington, who had ties to the Akron area, engaged in a shootout with the FBI and Akron Police in 1994 and suffered multiple gunshot wounds before he took his own life, Sgt. Bryan Johnson with the Stark County Sheriff's Office said. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
CBS News
18-03-2025
- CBS News
Remains found in 2001 in Ohio confirmed to be Pontiac man missing since 1994
The remains of a person found in 2001 in Northeast Ohio have been positively identified as Anthony Bernard Gulley of Pontiac, Michigan. Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost's office hosted a press conference with Stark County Sheriff Eric Weisburn Tuesday to give the announcement and discuss the case, which is suspected to be a homicide. Family members of Gulley who still live in Michigan were watching on livestream video, the officials said. "This is kind of a bittersweet announcement," Yost said during the press conference. "We have been able to give Stark County John Doe his name back," the sheriff said. Ohio BCI Criminal Intelligence Analyst Samantha Reeb and Traci Onders from the DNA Doe Project also spoke on behalf of their agencies, which were involved in the investigation. Gulley, then age 24, was reported missing Sept. 11, 1994, after he failed to show up for work, the AG's office said. News reports at the time indicate that he may have been a murder victim; but his remains could not be found. His burned-out car was found Sept. 12, 1994, in Akron, Ohio. The records that were filed at the time with the Pontiac Police Department were transferred later to the Oakland County Sheriff's Office, as the city no longer has its own law enforcement agency. In the meantime, the remains of a person found in 2001 in Canton, which is in northeast Ohio near Akron, were found. New technology and genetic DNA databases have evolved to the point where matches between missing people and unidentified remains are possible in cases where this couldn't be done years ago – and that's what happened in this case. The DNA Doe project was founded in 2017 to help law enforcement agencies and medical examiner offices work on solving the cases of unidentified people. The organization said its success stories include some of the first identifications credited to genetic genealogy. With genetic genealogy, DNA samples found at crime scenes are compared to samples from people who voluntarily provide their DNA to assist in such research. Reeb said the laboratory work on Gulley's case took months to complete, but once that step finished, they found a possible lead very quickly through the DNA databases. With that information, law enforcement officials got DNA samples from Gulley's family members and confirmed the connection. "It has been an honor for us to give Mr. Gulley his name back," the sheriff said. In the meantime, researchers at Ohio State University found evidence of what they believe to be a bullet wound that could have caused his death. There also had been both a clay facial reconstruction and digital facial reconstruction images prepared of the Stark County John Doe. The theory related at the press conference is that Gulley was killed in Pontiac, and then his body was taken to northeast Ohio. But the detailed answers will never be learned. The man believed to be the suspect in this case, George Frederick "Ricky" Washington, died Sept. 30, 1994 of a self-inflicted wound after a confrontation with law enforcement, according to reports at the press conference. "The answers to when and how he died – and why his body ended up in Canton only to be discovered seven years later – likely died with Washington in 1994," the press release said. A death certificate has been filed in Michigan.
