In Memoriam
SYLVESTER 'SY' HARNDEN JR
December 24, 1937 ~ March 08, 2017
~~~~~~~~~~~~
Sylvester Harnden Jr.
Date of Birth : Dec 24 1937
Date Deceased : Mar 8 2017
Location : Cookville, Texas
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Sylvester Harnden Jr. of Cookville, Texas, who passed away on March 8th 2017, leaving to mourn family and friends.
Sylvester ‘Sy” Harnden Jr. 79, of Cookville, passed away on March 8, 2017.
Services will be held Wednesday, March 15, 2017 at 10:00 A.M. at Curry-Welborn Funeral Home with visitation on Tuesday, March 14, 2017 from 6:00P.M. – 8:00 P.M.
Sy is survived by his loving wife, children, grandchildren, brothers, sisters, and numerous nieces and nephews.
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SHERIFF: SUSPECT KILLS GRANDFATHER, COUSIN IN 2 FAILED ROBBERY ATTEMPTS
Wednesday, March 8th 2017, 7:47 am CDT
Monday, March 13th 2017, 7:31 pm CDT
By KLTV Digital Media Staff
By Jeff Wright, Content Producer
TITUS COUNTY, TX (KLTV) -
Titus County Sheriff's Office is investigating after three men were killed in what investigators believe were two failed robbery attempts on family members.
Sheriff Tim Ingram said deputies were called around 1 a.m. to reports of a shooting in the 1800 block of County Road 3140 in the Cookville area, just north of Mount Pleasant.
According to the sheriff, Michael Laplace, 29, and an accomplice, Cheyenne Bigelow, 18, tried to kidnap a man who lived at a home in the area. Laplace allegedly tied Jerry Burleson up and put him in the trunk of his car. When they got stuck while trying to escape, Laplace asked Burleson's brother, Johnny, to help them get back on the road. When Johnny arrived to help, Ingram said Jerry somehow freed himself, and the two brothers began fighting with Laplace and Bigelow.
Ingram said gunshots were fired by both parties, and Laplace and Johnny were both killed, while Jerry was seriously injured. The sheriff later said Laplace and the Burleson brothers were cousins, and evidence collected from the scene proved it was Laplace who killed Johnny, though it's unclear whether it was by shooting or stabbing.
Investigators would later discover another crime scene about a mile down the road, which took place earlier Tuesday afternoon. Ingram said it appears as though Laplace and his accomplice went to the home of Sylvester Harnden Jr., who is Laplace's grandfather, with the intent of robbing him. Harnden was not home at the time, but Laplace's grandmother was. Ingram said Laplace tied her up and demanded she give them her bank account and other personal information.
During the interrogation, Ingram said Sylvester arrived at home. Laplace then tried to get the account information from his grandfather, but when he wouldn't cooperate, it appears as though Laplace strangled his grandfather to death. Ingram said the pair then left Harndan's wife tied up for several hours while they left to rob the Burleson brothers.
Ingram believes both Laplace and Bigelow may have been high on methamphetamines during both robbery attempts, but blood test results are pending.
"It's tough, ya know? It's got to be tough on these family members," Ingram said. "The act of this one guy just totally destroys these families. That's why we fight drugs so hard here, so heavy."
"This was just another result of this poison that comes into our communities," he added.
Bigelow was charged with one count of felony aggravated robbery, and possession of a controlled substance.
As of Wednesday afternoon, Jerry Burleson was in critical, but stable condition. Hardan's wife, who has not been identified, was not hurt. It's unclear though if the Burleson brothers were related to Harnden in any way.
Erika Bazaldua KLTV
Ingram said Laplace has an extensive criminal background from both Gregg and Titus counties. In December 2009, Laplace was indicted by a federal grand jury for possession, receipt, concealment, barter, store and attempt to sell or dispose of stolen firearms. Titus County deputies, Kilgore police, and the U.S. Marshal's Office raided his home six months earlier and confiscated multiple weapons, including several rifles, a shotgun, and Desert Eagle pistol.
Laplace received a plea bargain and pleaded guilty to the charges. He was sentenced to 21 months in prison.
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TITUS COUNTY, TX (KLTV) -
Titus County Sheriff's Department is investigating after three men were killed in what investigators believe were two failed robbery attempts on family members.
Sheriff Tim Ingram said deputies were called around 1 a.m. to reports of a shooting in the 1800 block of County Road 3140 in the Cookville area, just north of Mount Pleasant.
According to the sheriff, Michael Laplace, 29, and an accomplice, Cheyenne Bigelow, 18, tried to kidnap a man who lived at a home in the area. Laplace allegedly tied Jerry Burleson up and put him in the trunk of his car. When they got stuck while trying to escape, Laplace asked Burleson's brother, Johnny, to help them get back on the road. When Johnny arrived to help, Ingram said Jerry somehow freed himself, and the two brothers began fighting with Laplace and Bigelow.
Ingram said gunshots were fired by both parties, and Laplace and Johnny were both killed, while Jerry was seriously injured. The sheriff later said Laplace and the Burleson brothers were cousins, and evidence collected from the scene proved it was Laplace who killed Johnny, though it's unclear whether it was by shooting or stabbing.
Investigators would later discover another crime scene about a mile down the road, which took place earlier Tuesday afternoon. Ingram said it appears as though Laplace and his accomplice went to the home of Sylvester Harnden Jr., who is Laplace's grandfather, with the intent of robbing him. Harnden was not home at the time, but Laplace's grandmother was. Ingram said Laplace tied her up and demanded she give them her bank account and other personal information.
During the interrogation, Ingram said Sylvester arrived at home. Laplace then tried to get the account information from his grandfather, but when he wouldn't cooperate, it appears as though Laplace strangled his grandfather to death. Ingram said the pair then left Harndan's wife tied up for several hours while they left to rob the Burleson brothers.
Ingram believes both Laplace and Bigelow may have been high on methamphetamines during both robbery attempts, but blood test results are pending.
"It's tough, ya know? It's got to be tough on these family members," Ingram said. "The act of this one guy just totally destroys these families. That's why we fight drugs so hard here, so heavy."
"This was just another result of this poison that comes into our communities," he added.
Bigelow was charged with one count of felony aggravated robbery, and possession of a controlled substance.
As of Wednesday afternoon, Jerry Burleson was in critical, but stable condition. Hardan's wife, who has not been identified, was not hurt. It's unclear though if the Burleson brothers were related to Harnden in any way.
Erika Bazaldua KLTV
Ingram said Laplace has an extensive criminal background from both Gregg and Titus counties. In December 2009, Laplace was indicted by a federal grand jury for possession, receipt, concealment, barter, store and attempt to sell or dispose of stolen firearms. Titus County deputies, Kilgore police, and the U.S. Marshal's Office raided his home six months earlier and confiscated multiple weapons, including several rifles, a shotgun, and Desert Eagle pistol.
Laplace received a plea bargain and pleaded guilty to the charges. He was sentenced to 21 months in prison.
Robbery, shooting, stabbing leads to 3 family members killed in East Texas
Published on Thursday, 9 March 2017 15:18 - Written by
(KYTX)
TITUS COUNTY - Three East Texas family members died after violent incidents Tuesday afternoon and Wednesday morning.
Titus County Sheriff Tim Ingram said deputies were called around 1 a.m. Wednesday to reports of a shooting in the 1800 block of County Road 3140 in the Cookville area, just north of Mount Pleasant.
But Ingram said the crime spree began about 5 p.m. Tuesday, when Michael LaPlace, 29, of Mount Pleasant, went to his grandparents' house in the 1000 block of County Road 3140 to rob them.
According to authorities, LaPlace tied up his grandmother and demanded she give him her bank account information. Officials say she refused and LaPlace attacked and strangled to death his grandfather, Sylvester Harnden Jr., 80.
Later LaPlace and his girlfriend, Cheyenne Bigelow, went to LaPlace's cousin's home in the Cookville area, where gunshots were reported.
According to law enforcement, LaPlace and one of his cousins, Johnny Burleson, 51, were killed in the altercation. Authorities believe Burleson was shot and stabbed.
The other cousin, Jerry Burleson, was taken to a local hospital where he underwent surgery. He is reportedly in stable condition.
Bigelow was jailed and charged with possession of a controlled substannce and aggravated robbery.
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WOMAN CHARGED WITH MURDER IN DEATHS OF TITUS CO. FAMILY MEMBERS
Monday, March 13th 2017, 7:24 pm CDT
By Stephanie Frazier, Digital Content Producer
Cheyenne Bigelow is now charged with murder. (Titus County Jail)
TITUS COUNTY, TX (KLTV) -
The Titus County Sheriff's Office has been investigating a March 8 case that involved several family members who were shot to death, and one who was strangled, allegedly by people who were high on methamphetamines at the time of the incident. Now, a woman has been charged with murder in the wake of that investigation.
Cheyenne Hayle Bigelow was arrested on March 8, and has been charged with two counts of murder, two counts of aggravated robbery, and possession of a controlled substance less than 4 grams.
According to the sheriff, Michael Laplace, 29, and his accomplice, Cheyenne Bigelow, 18, tried to kidnap a man who lived at a home in the area. Laplace allegedly tied Jerry Burleson up and put him in the trunk of his car. When they got stuck while trying to escape, Laplace asked Burleson's brother, Johnny, to help them get back on the road. When Johnny arrived to help, Ingram said Jerry somehow freed himself, and the two brothers began fighting with Laplace and Bigelow.
Related: 3 killed, one wounded in Titus County shooting among family members
Ingram said gunshots were fired by both parties, and Laplace and Johnny were both killed, while Jerry was seriously injured. The sheriff later said Laplace and the Burleson brothers were cousins, and evidence collected from the scene proved it was Laplace who killed Johnny, though it's unclear whether it was by shooting or stabbing.
Investigators would later discover another crime scene about a mile down the road, which took place earlier Tuesday afternoon. Ingram said it appears as though Laplace and his accomplice went to the home of Sylvester Harnden Jr., who is Laplace's grandfather, with the intent of robbing him. Harnden was not home at the time, but Laplace's grandmother was. Ingram said Laplace tied her up and demanded she give them her bank account and other personal information.
Related: Suspect kills grandfather, cousin in two failed robbery attempts
During the interrogation, Ingram said Sylvester arrived at home. Laplace then tried to get the account information from his grandfather, but when he wouldn't cooperate, it appears as though Laplace strangled his grandfather to death. Ingram said the pair then left Harndan's wife tied up for several hours while they left to rob the Burleson brothers.
Ingram believes both Laplace and Bigelow may have been high on methamphetamines during both robbery attempts, but blood test results are pending.
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Sylvester M. Harnden
aka: S M. Harnden, Silvester M. Harnden, Slyvester Harnden, M J. Harnden
79
Cookville, TX
Mount Pleasant, TX
Pittsburg, TX
Houston, TX
Pasadena, TX
Canonsburg, PA
Katherine Harnden
Marshall Harnden
Mary Harnden
Matthew Harnden
Pamela Harnden
**************
Sylvester Harnden
aka: Mary J. Harnden, S M. Harnden, Juanita M. Harnden, M Harnden
76
Houston, TX
Cookville, TX
Pittsburg, TX
Mount Pleasant, TX
Katherine Harnden
Marshall Harnden
Matthew Harnden
Pamela Harnden
Sylvester Harnden
SYLVESTER 'SY' HARNDEN JR
December 24, 1937 ~ March 08, 2017
~~~~~~~~~~~~
Sylvester Harnden Jr.
Date of Birth : Dec 24 1937
Date Deceased : Mar 8 2017
Location : Cookville, Texas
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Sylvester Harnden Jr. of Cookville, Texas, who passed away on March 8th 2017, leaving to mourn family and friends.
Sylvester ‘Sy” Harnden Jr. 79, of Cookville, passed away on March 8, 2017.
Services will be held Wednesday, March 15, 2017 at 10:00 A.M. at Curry-Welborn Funeral Home with visitation on Tuesday, March 14, 2017 from 6:00P.M. – 8:00 P.M.
Sy is survived by his loving wife, children, grandchildren, brothers, sisters, and numerous nieces and nephews.
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SHERIFF: SUSPECT KILLS GRANDFATHER, COUSIN IN 2 FAILED ROBBERY ATTEMPTS
Wednesday, March 8th 2017, 7:47 am CDT
Monday, March 13th 2017, 7:31 pm CDT
By KLTV Digital Media Staff
By Jeff Wright, Content Producer
TITUS COUNTY, TX (KLTV) -
Titus County Sheriff's Office is investigating after three men were killed in what investigators believe were two failed robbery attempts on family members.
Sheriff Tim Ingram said deputies were called around 1 a.m. to reports of a shooting in the 1800 block of County Road 3140 in the Cookville area, just north of Mount Pleasant.
According to the sheriff, Michael Laplace, 29, and an accomplice, Cheyenne Bigelow, 18, tried to kidnap a man who lived at a home in the area. Laplace allegedly tied Jerry Burleson up and put him in the trunk of his car. When they got stuck while trying to escape, Laplace asked Burleson's brother, Johnny, to help them get back on the road. When Johnny arrived to help, Ingram said Jerry somehow freed himself, and the two brothers began fighting with Laplace and Bigelow.
Ingram said gunshots were fired by both parties, and Laplace and Johnny were both killed, while Jerry was seriously injured. The sheriff later said Laplace and the Burleson brothers were cousins, and evidence collected from the scene proved it was Laplace who killed Johnny, though it's unclear whether it was by shooting or stabbing.
Investigators would later discover another crime scene about a mile down the road, which took place earlier Tuesday afternoon. Ingram said it appears as though Laplace and his accomplice went to the home of Sylvester Harnden Jr., who is Laplace's grandfather, with the intent of robbing him. Harnden was not home at the time, but Laplace's grandmother was. Ingram said Laplace tied her up and demanded she give them her bank account and other personal information.
During the interrogation, Ingram said Sylvester arrived at home. Laplace then tried to get the account information from his grandfather, but when he wouldn't cooperate, it appears as though Laplace strangled his grandfather to death. Ingram said the pair then left Harndan's wife tied up for several hours while they left to rob the Burleson brothers.
Ingram believes both Laplace and Bigelow may have been high on methamphetamines during both robbery attempts, but blood test results are pending.
"It's tough, ya know? It's got to be tough on these family members," Ingram said. "The act of this one guy just totally destroys these families. That's why we fight drugs so hard here, so heavy."
"This was just another result of this poison that comes into our communities," he added.
Bigelow was charged with one count of felony aggravated robbery, and possession of a controlled substance.
As of Wednesday afternoon, Jerry Burleson was in critical, but stable condition. Hardan's wife, who has not been identified, was not hurt. It's unclear though if the Burleson brothers were related to Harnden in any way.
Erika Bazaldua KLTV
Ingram said Laplace has an extensive criminal background from both Gregg and Titus counties. In December 2009, Laplace was indicted by a federal grand jury for possession, receipt, concealment, barter, store and attempt to sell or dispose of stolen firearms. Titus County deputies, Kilgore police, and the U.S. Marshal's Office raided his home six months earlier and confiscated multiple weapons, including several rifles, a shotgun, and Desert Eagle pistol.
Laplace received a plea bargain and pleaded guilty to the charges. He was sentenced to 21 months in prison.
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TITUS COUNTY, TX (KLTV) -
Titus County Sheriff's Department is investigating after three men were killed in what investigators believe were two failed robbery attempts on family members.
Sheriff Tim Ingram said deputies were called around 1 a.m. to reports of a shooting in the 1800 block of County Road 3140 in the Cookville area, just north of Mount Pleasant.
According to the sheriff, Michael Laplace, 29, and an accomplice, Cheyenne Bigelow, 18, tried to kidnap a man who lived at a home in the area. Laplace allegedly tied Jerry Burleson up and put him in the trunk of his car. When they got stuck while trying to escape, Laplace asked Burleson's brother, Johnny, to help them get back on the road. When Johnny arrived to help, Ingram said Jerry somehow freed himself, and the two brothers began fighting with Laplace and Bigelow.
Ingram said gunshots were fired by both parties, and Laplace and Johnny were both killed, while Jerry was seriously injured. The sheriff later said Laplace and the Burleson brothers were cousins, and evidence collected from the scene proved it was Laplace who killed Johnny, though it's unclear whether it was by shooting or stabbing.
Investigators would later discover another crime scene about a mile down the road, which took place earlier Tuesday afternoon. Ingram said it appears as though Laplace and his accomplice went to the home of Sylvester Harnden Jr., who is Laplace's grandfather, with the intent of robbing him. Harnden was not home at the time, but Laplace's grandmother was. Ingram said Laplace tied her up and demanded she give them her bank account and other personal information.
During the interrogation, Ingram said Sylvester arrived at home. Laplace then tried to get the account information from his grandfather, but when he wouldn't cooperate, it appears as though Laplace strangled his grandfather to death. Ingram said the pair then left Harndan's wife tied up for several hours while they left to rob the Burleson brothers.
Ingram believes both Laplace and Bigelow may have been high on methamphetamines during both robbery attempts, but blood test results are pending.
"It's tough, ya know? It's got to be tough on these family members," Ingram said. "The act of this one guy just totally destroys these families. That's why we fight drugs so hard here, so heavy."
"This was just another result of this poison that comes into our communities," he added.
Bigelow was charged with one count of felony aggravated robbery, and possession of a controlled substance.
As of Wednesday afternoon, Jerry Burleson was in critical, but stable condition. Hardan's wife, who has not been identified, was not hurt. It's unclear though if the Burleson brothers were related to Harnden in any way.
Erika Bazaldua KLTV
Ingram said Laplace has an extensive criminal background from both Gregg and Titus counties. In December 2009, Laplace was indicted by a federal grand jury for possession, receipt, concealment, barter, store and attempt to sell or dispose of stolen firearms. Titus County deputies, Kilgore police, and the U.S. Marshal's Office raided his home six months earlier and confiscated multiple weapons, including several rifles, a shotgun, and Desert Eagle pistol.
Laplace received a plea bargain and pleaded guilty to the charges. He was sentenced to 21 months in prison.
Robbery, shooting, stabbing leads to 3 family members killed in East Texas
Published on Thursday, 9 March 2017 15:18 - Written by
(KYTX)
TITUS COUNTY - Three East Texas family members died after violent incidents Tuesday afternoon and Wednesday morning.
Titus County Sheriff Tim Ingram said deputies were called around 1 a.m. Wednesday to reports of a shooting in the 1800 block of County Road 3140 in the Cookville area, just north of Mount Pleasant.
But Ingram said the crime spree began about 5 p.m. Tuesday, when Michael LaPlace, 29, of Mount Pleasant, went to his grandparents' house in the 1000 block of County Road 3140 to rob them.
According to authorities, LaPlace tied up his grandmother and demanded she give him her bank account information. Officials say she refused and LaPlace attacked and strangled to death his grandfather, Sylvester Harnden Jr., 80.
Later LaPlace and his girlfriend, Cheyenne Bigelow, went to LaPlace's cousin's home in the Cookville area, where gunshots were reported.
According to law enforcement, LaPlace and one of his cousins, Johnny Burleson, 51, were killed in the altercation. Authorities believe Burleson was shot and stabbed.
The other cousin, Jerry Burleson, was taken to a local hospital where he underwent surgery. He is reportedly in stable condition.
Bigelow was jailed and charged with possession of a controlled substannce and aggravated robbery.
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WOMAN CHARGED WITH MURDER IN DEATHS OF TITUS CO. FAMILY MEMBERS
Monday, March 13th 2017, 7:24 pm CDT
By Stephanie Frazier, Digital Content Producer
Cheyenne Bigelow is now charged with murder. (Titus County Jail)
TITUS COUNTY, TX (KLTV) -
The Titus County Sheriff's Office has been investigating a March 8 case that involved several family members who were shot to death, and one who was strangled, allegedly by people who were high on methamphetamines at the time of the incident. Now, a woman has been charged with murder in the wake of that investigation.
Cheyenne Hayle Bigelow was arrested on March 8, and has been charged with two counts of murder, two counts of aggravated robbery, and possession of a controlled substance less than 4 grams.
According to the sheriff, Michael Laplace, 29, and his accomplice, Cheyenne Bigelow, 18, tried to kidnap a man who lived at a home in the area. Laplace allegedly tied Jerry Burleson up and put him in the trunk of his car. When they got stuck while trying to escape, Laplace asked Burleson's brother, Johnny, to help them get back on the road. When Johnny arrived to help, Ingram said Jerry somehow freed himself, and the two brothers began fighting with Laplace and Bigelow.
Related: 3 killed, one wounded in Titus County shooting among family members
Ingram said gunshots were fired by both parties, and Laplace and Johnny were both killed, while Jerry was seriously injured. The sheriff later said Laplace and the Burleson brothers were cousins, and evidence collected from the scene proved it was Laplace who killed Johnny, though it's unclear whether it was by shooting or stabbing.
Investigators would later discover another crime scene about a mile down the road, which took place earlier Tuesday afternoon. Ingram said it appears as though Laplace and his accomplice went to the home of Sylvester Harnden Jr., who is Laplace's grandfather, with the intent of robbing him. Harnden was not home at the time, but Laplace's grandmother was. Ingram said Laplace tied her up and demanded she give them her bank account and other personal information.
Related: Suspect kills grandfather, cousin in two failed robbery attempts
During the interrogation, Ingram said Sylvester arrived at home. Laplace then tried to get the account information from his grandfather, but when he wouldn't cooperate, it appears as though Laplace strangled his grandfather to death. Ingram said the pair then left Harndan's wife tied up for several hours while they left to rob the Burleson brothers.
Ingram believes both Laplace and Bigelow may have been high on methamphetamines during both robbery attempts, but blood test results are pending.
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Sylvester M. Harnden
aka: S M. Harnden, Silvester M. Harnden, Slyvester Harnden, M J. Harnden
79
Cookville, TX
Mount Pleasant, TX
Pittsburg, TX
Houston, TX
Pasadena, TX
Canonsburg, PA
Katherine Harnden
Marshall Harnden
Mary Harnden
Matthew Harnden
Pamela Harnden
**************
Sylvester Harnden
aka: Mary J. Harnden, S M. Harnden, Juanita M. Harnden, M Harnden
76
Houston, TX
Cookville, TX
Pittsburg, TX
Mount Pleasant, TX
Katherine Harnden
Marshall Harnden
Matthew Harnden
Pamela Harnden
Sylvester Harnden
In Memoriam
SYLVESTER 'SY' HARNDEN JR
December 24, 1937 ~ March 08, 2017
~~~~~~~~~~~~
Sylvester Harnden Jr.
Date of Birth : Dec 24 1937
Date Deceased : Mar 8 2017
Location : Cookville, Texas
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Sylvester Harnden Jr. of Cookville, Texas, who passed away on March 8th 2017, leaving to mourn family and friends.
Sylvester ‘Sy” Harnden Jr. 79, of Cookville, passed away on March 8, 2017.
Services will be held Wednesday, March 15, 2017 at 10:00 A.M. at Curry-Welborn Funeral Home with visitation on Tuesday, March 14, 2017 from 6:00P.M. – 8:00 P.M.
Sy is survived by his loving wife, children, grandchildren, brothers, sisters, and numerous nieces and nephews.
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SHERIFF: SUSPECT KILLS GRANDFATHER, COUSIN IN 2 FAILED ROBBERY ATTEMPTS
Wednesday, March 8th 2017, 7:47 am CDT
Monday, March 13th 2017, 7:31 pm CDT
By KLTV Digital Media Staff
By Jeff Wright, Content Producer
TITUS COUNTY, TX (KLTV) -
Titus County Sheriff's Office is investigating after three men were killed in what investigators believe were two failed robbery attempts on family members.
Sheriff Tim Ingram said deputies were called around 1 a.m. to reports of a shooting in the 1800 block of County Road 3140 in the Cookville area, just north of Mount Pleasant.
According to the sheriff, Michael Laplace, 29, and an accomplice, Cheyenne Bigelow, 18, tried to kidnap a man who lived at a home in the area. Laplace allegedly tied Jerry Burleson up and put him in the trunk of his car. When they got stuck while trying to escape, Laplace asked Burleson's brother, Johnny, to help them get back on the road. When Johnny arrived to help, Ingram said Jerry somehow freed himself, and the two brothers began fighting with Laplace and Bigelow.
Ingram said gunshots were fired by both parties, and Laplace and Johnny were both killed, while Jerry was seriously injured. The sheriff later said Laplace and the Burleson brothers were cousins, and evidence collected from the scene proved it was Laplace who killed Johnny, though it's unclear whether it was by shooting or stabbing.
Investigators would later discover another crime scene about a mile down the road, which took place earlier Tuesday afternoon. Ingram said it appears as though Laplace and his accomplice went to the home of Sylvester Harnden Jr., who is Laplace's grandfather, with the intent of robbing him. Harnden was not home at the time, but Laplace's grandmother was. Ingram said Laplace tied her up and demanded she give them her bank account and other personal information.
During the interrogation, Ingram said Sylvester arrived at home. Laplace then tried to get the account information from his grandfather, but when he wouldn't cooperate, it appears as though Laplace strangled his grandfather to death. Ingram said the pair then left Harndan's wife tied up for several hours while they left to rob the Burleson brothers.
Ingram believes both Laplace and Bigelow may have been high on methamphetamines during both robbery attempts, but blood test results are pending.
"It's tough, ya know? It's got to be tough on these family members," Ingram said. "The act of this one guy just totally destroys these families. That's why we fight drugs so hard here, so heavy."
"This was just another result of this poison that comes into our communities," he added.
Bigelow was charged with one count of felony aggravated robbery, and possession of a controlled substance.
As of Wednesday afternoon, Jerry Burleson was in critical, but stable condition. Hardan's wife, who has not been identified, was not hurt. It's unclear though if the Burleson brothers were related to Harnden in any way.
Erika Bazaldua KLTV
Ingram said Laplace has an extensive criminal background from both Gregg and Titus counties. In December 2009, Laplace was indicted by a federal grand jury for possession, receipt, concealment, barter, store and attempt to sell or dispose of stolen firearms. Titus County deputies, Kilgore police, and the U.S. Marshal's Office raided his home six months earlier and confiscated multiple weapons, including several rifles, a shotgun, and Desert Eagle pistol.
Laplace received a plea bargain and pleaded guilty to the charges. He was sentenced to 21 months in prison.
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TITUS COUNTY, TX (KLTV) -
Titus County Sheriff's Department is investigating after three men were killed in what investigators believe were two failed robbery attempts on family members.
Sheriff Tim Ingram said deputies were called around 1 a.m. to reports of a shooting in the 1800 block of County Road 3140 in the Cookville area, just north of Mount Pleasant.
According to the sheriff, Michael Laplace, 29, and an accomplice, Cheyenne Bigelow, 18, tried to kidnap a man who lived at a home in the area. Laplace allegedly tied Jerry Burleson up and put him in the trunk of his car. When they got stuck while trying to escape, Laplace asked Burleson's brother, Johnny, to help them get back on the road. When Johnny arrived to help, Ingram said Jerry somehow freed himself, and the two brothers began fighting with Laplace and Bigelow.
Ingram said gunshots were fired by both parties, and Laplace and Johnny were both killed, while Jerry was seriously injured. The sheriff later said Laplace and the Burleson brothers were cousins, and evidence collected from the scene proved it was Laplace who killed Johnny, though it's unclear whether it was by shooting or stabbing.
Investigators would later discover another crime scene about a mile down the road, which took place earlier Tuesday afternoon. Ingram said it appears as though Laplace and his accomplice went to the home of Sylvester Harnden Jr., who is Laplace's grandfather, with the intent of robbing him. Harnden was not home at the time, but Laplace's grandmother was. Ingram said Laplace tied her up and demanded she give them her bank account and other personal information.
During the interrogation, Ingram said Sylvester arrived at home. Laplace then tried to get the account information from his grandfather, but when he wouldn't cooperate, it appears as though Laplace strangled his grandfather to death. Ingram said the pair then left Harndan's wife tied up for several hours while they left to rob the Burleson brothers.
Ingram believes both Laplace and Bigelow may have been high on methamphetamines during both robbery attempts, but blood test results are pending.
"It's tough, ya know? It's got to be tough on these family members," Ingram said. "The act of this one guy just totally destroys these families. That's why we fight drugs so hard here, so heavy."
"This was just another result of this poison that comes into our communities," he added.
Bigelow was charged with one count of felony aggravated robbery, and possession of a controlled substance.
As of Wednesday afternoon, Jerry Burleson was in critical, but stable condition. Hardan's wife, who has not been identified, was not hurt. It's unclear though if the Burleson brothers were related to Harnden in any way.
Erika Bazaldua KLTV
Ingram said Laplace has an extensive criminal background from both Gregg and Titus counties. In December 2009, Laplace was indicted by a federal grand jury for possession, receipt, concealment, barter, store and attempt to sell or dispose of stolen firearms. Titus County deputies, Kilgore police, and the U.S. Marshal's Office raided his home six months earlier and confiscated multiple weapons, including several rifles, a shotgun, and Desert Eagle pistol.
Laplace received a plea bargain and pleaded guilty to the charges. He was sentenced to 21 months in prison.
Robbery, shooting, stabbing leads to 3 family members killed in East Texas
Published on Thursday, 9 March 2017 15:18 - Written by
(KYTX)
TITUS COUNTY - Three East Texas family members died after violent incidents Tuesday afternoon and Wednesday morning.
Titus County Sheriff Tim Ingram said deputies were called around 1 a.m. Wednesday to reports of a shooting in the 1800 block of County Road 3140 in the Cookville area, just north of Mount Pleasant.
But Ingram said the crime spree began about 5 p.m. Tuesday, when Michael LaPlace, 29, of Mount Pleasant, went to his grandparents' house in the 1000 block of County Road 3140 to rob them.
According to authorities, LaPlace tied up his grandmother and demanded she give him her bank account information. Officials say she refused and LaPlace attacked and strangled to death his grandfather, Sylvester Harnden Jr., 80.
Later LaPlace and his girlfriend, Cheyenne Bigelow, went to LaPlace's cousin's home in the Cookville area, where gunshots were reported.
According to law enforcement, LaPlace and one of his cousins, Johnny Burleson, 51, were killed in the altercation. Authorities believe Burleson was shot and stabbed.
The other cousin, Jerry Burleson, was taken to a local hospital where he underwent surgery. He is reportedly in stable condition.
Bigelow was jailed and charged with possession of a controlled substannce and aggravated robbery.
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WOMAN CHARGED WITH MURDER IN DEATHS OF TITUS CO. FAMILY MEMBERS
Monday, March 13th 2017, 7:24 pm CDT
By Stephanie Frazier, Digital Content Producer
Cheyenne Bigelow is now charged with murder. (Titus County Jail)
TITUS COUNTY, TX (KLTV) -
The Titus County Sheriff's Office has been investigating a March 8 case that involved several family members who were shot to death, and one who was strangled, allegedly by people who were high on methamphetamines at the time of the incident. Now, a woman has been charged with murder in the wake of that investigation.
Cheyenne Hayle Bigelow was arrested on March 8, and has been charged with two counts of murder, two counts of aggravated robbery, and possession of a controlled substance less than 4 grams.
According to the sheriff, Michael Laplace, 29, and his accomplice, Cheyenne Bigelow, 18, tried to kidnap a man who lived at a home in the area. Laplace allegedly tied Jerry Burleson up and put him in the trunk of his car. When they got stuck while trying to escape, Laplace asked Burleson's brother, Johnny, to help them get back on the road. When Johnny arrived to help, Ingram said Jerry somehow freed himself, and the two brothers began fighting with Laplace and Bigelow.
Related: 3 killed, one wounded in Titus County shooting among family members
Ingram said gunshots were fired by both parties, and Laplace and Johnny were both killed, while Jerry was seriously injured. The sheriff later said Laplace and the Burleson brothers were cousins, and evidence collected from the scene proved it was Laplace who killed Johnny, though it's unclear whether it was by shooting or stabbing.
Investigators would later discover another crime scene about a mile down the road, which took place earlier Tuesday afternoon. Ingram said it appears as though Laplace and his accomplice went to the home of Sylvester Harnden Jr., who is Laplace's grandfather, with the intent of robbing him. Harnden was not home at the time, but Laplace's grandmother was. Ingram said Laplace tied her up and demanded she give them her bank account and other personal information.
Related: Suspect kills grandfather, cousin in two failed robbery attempts
During the interrogation, Ingram said Sylvester arrived at home. Laplace then tried to get the account information from his grandfather, but when he wouldn't cooperate, it appears as though Laplace strangled his grandfather to death. Ingram said the pair then left Harndan's wife tied up for several hours while they left to rob the Burleson brothers.
Ingram believes both Laplace and Bigelow may have been high on methamphetamines during both robbery attempts, but blood test results are pending.
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Sylvester M. Harnden
aka: S M. Harnden, Silvester M. Harnden, Slyvester Harnden, M J. Harnden
79
Cookville, TX
Mount Pleasant, TX
Pittsburg, TX
Houston, TX
Pasadena, TX
Canonsburg, PA
Katherine Harnden
Marshall Harnden
Mary Harnden
Matthew Harnden
Pamela Harnden
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Sylvester Harnden
aka: Mary J. Harnden, S M. Harnden, Juanita M. Harnden, M Harnden
76
Houston, TX
Cookville, TX
Pittsburg, TX
Mount Pleasant, TX
Katherine Harnden
Marshall Harnden
Matthew Harnden
Pamela Harnden
Sylvester Harnden
SYLVESTER 'SY' HARNDEN JR
December 24, 1937 ~ March 08, 2017
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Sylvester Harnden Jr.
Date of Birth : Dec 24 1937
Date Deceased : Mar 8 2017
Location : Cookville, Texas
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Sylvester Harnden Jr. of Cookville, Texas, who passed away on March 8th 2017, leaving to mourn family and friends.
Sylvester ‘Sy” Harnden Jr. 79, of Cookville, passed away on March 8, 2017.
Services will be held Wednesday, March 15, 2017 at 10:00 A.M. at Curry-Welborn Funeral Home with visitation on Tuesday, March 14, 2017 from 6:00P.M. – 8:00 P.M.
Sy is survived by his loving wife, children, grandchildren, brothers, sisters, and numerous nieces and nephews.
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SHERIFF: SUSPECT KILLS GRANDFATHER, COUSIN IN 2 FAILED ROBBERY ATTEMPTS
Wednesday, March 8th 2017, 7:47 am CDT
Monday, March 13th 2017, 7:31 pm CDT
By KLTV Digital Media Staff
By Jeff Wright, Content Producer
TITUS COUNTY, TX (KLTV) -
Titus County Sheriff's Office is investigating after three men were killed in what investigators believe were two failed robbery attempts on family members.
Sheriff Tim Ingram said deputies were called around 1 a.m. to reports of a shooting in the 1800 block of County Road 3140 in the Cookville area, just north of Mount Pleasant.
According to the sheriff, Michael Laplace, 29, and an accomplice, Cheyenne Bigelow, 18, tried to kidnap a man who lived at a home in the area. Laplace allegedly tied Jerry Burleson up and put him in the trunk of his car. When they got stuck while trying to escape, Laplace asked Burleson's brother, Johnny, to help them get back on the road. When Johnny arrived to help, Ingram said Jerry somehow freed himself, and the two brothers began fighting with Laplace and Bigelow.
Ingram said gunshots were fired by both parties, and Laplace and Johnny were both killed, while Jerry was seriously injured. The sheriff later said Laplace and the Burleson brothers were cousins, and evidence collected from the scene proved it was Laplace who killed Johnny, though it's unclear whether it was by shooting or stabbing.
Investigators would later discover another crime scene about a mile down the road, which took place earlier Tuesday afternoon. Ingram said it appears as though Laplace and his accomplice went to the home of Sylvester Harnden Jr., who is Laplace's grandfather, with the intent of robbing him. Harnden was not home at the time, but Laplace's grandmother was. Ingram said Laplace tied her up and demanded she give them her bank account and other personal information.
During the interrogation, Ingram said Sylvester arrived at home. Laplace then tried to get the account information from his grandfather, but when he wouldn't cooperate, it appears as though Laplace strangled his grandfather to death. Ingram said the pair then left Harndan's wife tied up for several hours while they left to rob the Burleson brothers.
Ingram believes both Laplace and Bigelow may have been high on methamphetamines during both robbery attempts, but blood test results are pending.
"It's tough, ya know? It's got to be tough on these family members," Ingram said. "The act of this one guy just totally destroys these families. That's why we fight drugs so hard here, so heavy."
"This was just another result of this poison that comes into our communities," he added.
Bigelow was charged with one count of felony aggravated robbery, and possession of a controlled substance.
As of Wednesday afternoon, Jerry Burleson was in critical, but stable condition. Hardan's wife, who has not been identified, was not hurt. It's unclear though if the Burleson brothers were related to Harnden in any way.
Erika Bazaldua KLTV
Ingram said Laplace has an extensive criminal background from both Gregg and Titus counties. In December 2009, Laplace was indicted by a federal grand jury for possession, receipt, concealment, barter, store and attempt to sell or dispose of stolen firearms. Titus County deputies, Kilgore police, and the U.S. Marshal's Office raided his home six months earlier and confiscated multiple weapons, including several rifles, a shotgun, and Desert Eagle pistol.
Laplace received a plea bargain and pleaded guilty to the charges. He was sentenced to 21 months in prison.
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TITUS COUNTY, TX (KLTV) -
Titus County Sheriff's Department is investigating after three men were killed in what investigators believe were two failed robbery attempts on family members.
Sheriff Tim Ingram said deputies were called around 1 a.m. to reports of a shooting in the 1800 block of County Road 3140 in the Cookville area, just north of Mount Pleasant.
According to the sheriff, Michael Laplace, 29, and an accomplice, Cheyenne Bigelow, 18, tried to kidnap a man who lived at a home in the area. Laplace allegedly tied Jerry Burleson up and put him in the trunk of his car. When they got stuck while trying to escape, Laplace asked Burleson's brother, Johnny, to help them get back on the road. When Johnny arrived to help, Ingram said Jerry somehow freed himself, and the two brothers began fighting with Laplace and Bigelow.
Ingram said gunshots were fired by both parties, and Laplace and Johnny were both killed, while Jerry was seriously injured. The sheriff later said Laplace and the Burleson brothers were cousins, and evidence collected from the scene proved it was Laplace who killed Johnny, though it's unclear whether it was by shooting or stabbing.
Investigators would later discover another crime scene about a mile down the road, which took place earlier Tuesday afternoon. Ingram said it appears as though Laplace and his accomplice went to the home of Sylvester Harnden Jr., who is Laplace's grandfather, with the intent of robbing him. Harnden was not home at the time, but Laplace's grandmother was. Ingram said Laplace tied her up and demanded she give them her bank account and other personal information.
During the interrogation, Ingram said Sylvester arrived at home. Laplace then tried to get the account information from his grandfather, but when he wouldn't cooperate, it appears as though Laplace strangled his grandfather to death. Ingram said the pair then left Harndan's wife tied up for several hours while they left to rob the Burleson brothers.
Ingram believes both Laplace and Bigelow may have been high on methamphetamines during both robbery attempts, but blood test results are pending.
"It's tough, ya know? It's got to be tough on these family members," Ingram said. "The act of this one guy just totally destroys these families. That's why we fight drugs so hard here, so heavy."
"This was just another result of this poison that comes into our communities," he added.
Bigelow was charged with one count of felony aggravated robbery, and possession of a controlled substance.
As of Wednesday afternoon, Jerry Burleson was in critical, but stable condition. Hardan's wife, who has not been identified, was not hurt. It's unclear though if the Burleson brothers were related to Harnden in any way.
Erika Bazaldua KLTV
Ingram said Laplace has an extensive criminal background from both Gregg and Titus counties. In December 2009, Laplace was indicted by a federal grand jury for possession, receipt, concealment, barter, store and attempt to sell or dispose of stolen firearms. Titus County deputies, Kilgore police, and the U.S. Marshal's Office raided his home six months earlier and confiscated multiple weapons, including several rifles, a shotgun, and Desert Eagle pistol.
Laplace received a plea bargain and pleaded guilty to the charges. He was sentenced to 21 months in prison.
Robbery, shooting, stabbing leads to 3 family members killed in East Texas
Published on Thursday, 9 March 2017 15:18 - Written by
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TITUS COUNTY - Three East Texas family members died after violent incidents Tuesday afternoon and Wednesday morning.
Titus County Sheriff Tim Ingram said deputies were called around 1 a.m. Wednesday to reports of a shooting in the 1800 block of County Road 3140 in the Cookville area, just north of Mount Pleasant.
But Ingram said the crime spree began about 5 p.m. Tuesday, when Michael LaPlace, 29, of Mount Pleasant, went to his grandparents' house in the 1000 block of County Road 3140 to rob them.
According to authorities, LaPlace tied up his grandmother and demanded she give him her bank account information. Officials say she refused and LaPlace attacked and strangled to death his grandfather, Sylvester Harnden Jr., 80.
Later LaPlace and his girlfriend, Cheyenne Bigelow, went to LaPlace's cousin's home in the Cookville area, where gunshots were reported.
According to law enforcement, LaPlace and one of his cousins, Johnny Burleson, 51, were killed in the altercation. Authorities believe Burleson was shot and stabbed.
The other cousin, Jerry Burleson, was taken to a local hospital where he underwent surgery. He is reportedly in stable condition.
Bigelow was jailed and charged with possession of a controlled substannce and aggravated robbery.
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WOMAN CHARGED WITH MURDER IN DEATHS OF TITUS CO. FAMILY MEMBERS
Monday, March 13th 2017, 7:24 pm CDT
By Stephanie Frazier, Digital Content Producer
Cheyenne Bigelow is now charged with murder. (Titus County Jail)
TITUS COUNTY, TX (KLTV) -
The Titus County Sheriff's Office has been investigating a March 8 case that involved several family members who were shot to death, and one who was strangled, allegedly by people who were high on methamphetamines at the time of the incident. Now, a woman has been charged with murder in the wake of that investigation.
Cheyenne Hayle Bigelow was arrested on March 8, and has been charged with two counts of murder, two counts of aggravated robbery, and possession of a controlled substance less than 4 grams.
According to the sheriff, Michael Laplace, 29, and his accomplice, Cheyenne Bigelow, 18, tried to kidnap a man who lived at a home in the area. Laplace allegedly tied Jerry Burleson up and put him in the trunk of his car. When they got stuck while trying to escape, Laplace asked Burleson's brother, Johnny, to help them get back on the road. When Johnny arrived to help, Ingram said Jerry somehow freed himself, and the two brothers began fighting with Laplace and Bigelow.
Related: 3 killed, one wounded in Titus County shooting among family members
Ingram said gunshots were fired by both parties, and Laplace and Johnny were both killed, while Jerry was seriously injured. The sheriff later said Laplace and the Burleson brothers were cousins, and evidence collected from the scene proved it was Laplace who killed Johnny, though it's unclear whether it was by shooting or stabbing.
Investigators would later discover another crime scene about a mile down the road, which took place earlier Tuesday afternoon. Ingram said it appears as though Laplace and his accomplice went to the home of Sylvester Harnden Jr., who is Laplace's grandfather, with the intent of robbing him. Harnden was not home at the time, but Laplace's grandmother was. Ingram said Laplace tied her up and demanded she give them her bank account and other personal information.
Related: Suspect kills grandfather, cousin in two failed robbery attempts
During the interrogation, Ingram said Sylvester arrived at home. Laplace then tried to get the account information from his grandfather, but when he wouldn't cooperate, it appears as though Laplace strangled his grandfather to death. Ingram said the pair then left Harndan's wife tied up for several hours while they left to rob the Burleson brothers.
Ingram believes both Laplace and Bigelow may have been high on methamphetamines during both robbery attempts, but blood test results are pending.
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Sylvester M. Harnden
aka: S M. Harnden, Silvester M. Harnden, Slyvester Harnden, M J. Harnden
79
Cookville, TX
Mount Pleasant, TX
Pittsburg, TX
Houston, TX
Pasadena, TX
Canonsburg, PA
Katherine Harnden
Marshall Harnden
Mary Harnden
Matthew Harnden
Pamela Harnden
**************
Sylvester Harnden
aka: Mary J. Harnden, S M. Harnden, Juanita M. Harnden, M Harnden
76
Houston, TX
Cookville, TX
Pittsburg, TX
Mount Pleasant, TX
Katherine Harnden
Marshall Harnden
Matthew Harnden
Pamela Harnden
Sylvester Harnden
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