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"They're Moving North" : Milwaukee, the Media, and the Murder of Barbara Anderson
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Introduction
Chapter 1: "A real family man"
Chapter 2: Race relations and retail locations
Chapter 3: “They’re moving north”
Chapter 4: Aftermaths
Acknowledgements
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Milwaukee Journal, November 28, 1994, p. A8, part 1
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Nichols, Mike and Tom Cioni. "Anderson reportedly had been threatened," Milwaukee Journal, November 28, 1994, p. A8, part 1.
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Full interview with David Bernacchi, August 19, 2019
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Full interview with Doug Hissom, July 10, 2019
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Racial demographics of Milwaukee County, 2010
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In this map, each person recorded in the 2010 U.S. Census in Milwaukee County is shown as a small dot, color-coded according to their race. In a hypersegregated city such as Milwaukee, this results in what appear to be large areas of nearly solid blue, yellow, and green. All shopping malls mentioned in this chapter are shown.
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Milwaukee Journal, April 27, 1992, p. A6, thumbnail 1
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Pleasant pictures of the Anderson family, like this one, helped reinforce the idea that they had an idyllic life (and implied that Jesse could not have been the murderer).
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Milwaukee Journal, April 1, 1992, Metro p. C, thumbnail
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Jesse's campaign for office provided much of the publicity materials, like the family picture above, that bolstered his image as a caring husband and father in the wake of the stabbing.
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Dave Berkman, "Jesse Anderson Case", April 27, 1992
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In a brief interview at the height of the Anderson story, UWM professor Dave Berkman excoriates the media for their implicitly racist coverage of the case.
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Wisconsin State Journal, January 11, 1993, p. 1D
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Richard Eggleston, Associated Press. “Latest ideas readied for ‘93 session,” Wisconsin State Journal, January 11, 1993, p. 1D
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"They're Moving North" paper
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Milwaukee Journal, April 26, 1992, p. A1
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"Police question wounded husband", Milwaukee Journal, April 26, 1992, p. A1.
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Milwaukee Journal, April 29, 1992, p. A16
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Vanden Brook, Tom and Mike Nichols. "Tips: Recollections of witnesses help police piece together a case", Milwaukee Journal, April 29, 1992, p. A16.
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Milwaukee Sentinel, April 22, 1992, p. A01
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Burnside, Tina. "Robber stabs pair in lot near Northridge", Milwaukee Sentinel, April 22, 1992, p. A01.
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Dave Berkman, "Media Coverage of the Barbara Anderson Murder", May 5, 1992
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Dave Berkman, "Media Coverage of the Barbara Anderson Murder", May 5, 1992
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Milwaukee Journal, November 30, 1994, p. B1
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"Anderson dies 2 days after prison beating", Milwaukee Journal, November 30, 1994, p. B1.
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Capitol Court aerial photo of mall looking north, 1956
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In an aerial photograph taken shortly after its opening in 1956, Capitol Court's parking lot is filled with cars. (Source: Milwaukee Public Library )
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David Behrendt's retraction of Markstein cartoon, April 30, 1992
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The Journal retracted Markstein's cartoon in the following day's paper, arguing that the depiction of Belling was unfair and conflicted with how his listeners described his coverage of the Anderson case.
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Northridge Mall in decay, 2019
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In the years since its closure, Northridge has become a target for adventurous vandals and explorers, but not for retail stores seeking new locations. (Source: Milwaukee Journal Sentinel .)
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Oshkosh Northwestern, December 16, 1994, p. B4
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Associated Press. “Steel bar used to bash Dahmer,” Oshkosh Northwestern, December 16, 1994, p. B4.
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The Independent, November 30, 1994, p. 31
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Cornwell, Rupert. "Race theory emerges in Dahmer jail murder", The Independent (London), November 30, 1994, p. 31
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Milwaukee Journal, April 27, 1992, p. A1
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"Police pursue motives in stabbing death: Husband's conduct under examination", "Racism cited in rush to believe story", Milwaukee Journal, April 27, 1992, p. A1.
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Milwaukee Journal, April 29, 1992, editorial page
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Markstein, Gary. Editorial cartoon, Milwaukee Journal, April 29, 1992, editorial page.
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Milwaukee Sentinel, April 22, 1992, p. A06
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Sieu, Benny. "Scene of stabbing", Milwaukee Sentinel, April 22, 1992, p. A06.
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"Milwaukee Media Criticized on Murders" – NPR Morning Edition, April 30, 1992
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"Milwaukee Media Criticized on Murders" – NPR Morning Edition, April 30, 1992
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Map of TGI Friday's at Northridge Mall
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Map of TGI Friday's at Northridge Mall, using Google Earth imagery
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Northridge area before and after development
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The area around North 76th Street and Brown Deer Road, before and after the construction of the Northridge development. Essentially all of this construction took place between 1970 and 1972 (although the images were taken in 1937 and 2018. Source: Wisconsin Historic Aerial Imagery )
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Chippewa Herald-Telegram, May 1, 1992, p. 3
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Associated Press. "Cops admit motive in funeral visit," Chippewa Herald-Telegram, May 1, 1992, p. 3.
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Christopher Scarver on trial, May 15, 1995
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Authorities warned the public against thinking of Christopher Scarver, seen here during his trial in 1995, as a folk hero for killing two notorious murderers.
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Racine Journal-Times, May 6, 1994, p. 12B
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Associated Press. “Man who killed wife punished for defacing art,” Racine Journal-Times, May 6, 1994, p. 12B.
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Milwaukee Journal, April 1, 1992, Ozaukee-Washington Metro, p. C
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"Candidates give views on major issues facing county", Milwaukee Journal, April 1, 1992, Ozaukee-Washington Metro, p. C
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Milwaukee Journal, April 27, 1992, p. A6, part 1
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Helbig, Bob. "Friends know him as family man", Milwaukee Journal, April 27, 1992, p. A6.
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Milwaukee Journal, April 29, 1992, page A1
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McCauley, Mary Carole. "Court sets $500,000 bail for Anderson in slaying", Milwaukee Journal, April 29, 1992, page A1.
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Milwaukee Sentinel, April 28, 1992, p. 8A
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Editorial cartoon, Milwaukee Sentinel, April 28, 1992, p. 8A.
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Milwaukee Journal, April 18, 1993, p. A1
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Stingl, Jim. "Tearful Anderson believes he'll be cleared of murder", Milwaukee Journal, April 18, 1993, p. A1.
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Alton Evening Telegraph, May 27, 1970, p. B6
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Obituary of Levi Anderson, Alton Evening Telegraph, May 27, 1970, p. B6.
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Stevens Point Journal, April 23, 1992, p. 16
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Associated Press. "Parking lot attack puzzles police," Stevens Point (Wis.) Journal, April 23, 1992, p. 16.
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Kevin Lynch at BELA, 1996
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Kevin Lynch, Barbara's brother, is seen working at BELA Charities in 1996.
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Racine Journal-Times, September 1, 1994, p. 3C
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Associated Press. “Judge denies new trial for killer,” Racine Journal-Times, September 1, 1994, p. 3C.
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Milwaukee Journal, April 24, 1992, p. 1
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Weintraub, Joanne and Kevin Harrington. "Anderson stabbing: Survivors agonize over loss", Milwaukee Journal, April 24, 1992, p. 1
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Milwaukee Journal, April 27, 1992, p. A6, part 2
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"Husband's account of slaying had inconsistencies"; Weintraub, Joanne. "Confusion and pain at emotional funeral"; Cuprisin, Tim. "The media: Coverage criticized on 3 fronts", Milwaukee Journal, April 27, 1992, p. A6.
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Milwaukee Journal, April 30, 1992, editorial page
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Behrendt, David. "Belling cartoon was wrong", Milwaukee Journal, April 30, 1992, editorial page.
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Milwaukee Police Department homicide file on Barbara Anderson, pp. 1-200
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Milwaukee Police Department homicide file on Barbara Anderson, pp. 1-200
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Milwaukee Journal, April 18, 1993, p. A20
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Stingl, Jim. "Anderson: He believes he's innocent", "Victim's family grants her husband no forgiveness", Milwaukee Journal, April 18, 1993, p. A20.
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Wisconsin State Journal, September 30, 1992, p. B5
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"Man gets 60 years for wife's murder", Wisconsin State Journal, September 30, 1992, p. B5.
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Autopsy diagram of Barbara Anderson's wounds
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The Milwaukee Medical Examiner's office, which performed Barbara's autopsy, had difficulty determining how many wounds she had received. Her left eye was stabbed several times.
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Wisconsin State Journal, April 27, 1992, p. 1
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Jodie DeJonge. “Man detained in wife’s stabbing death,” Wisconsin State Journal, April 27, 1992, p. 1.
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Appleton Post-Crescent, September 22, 1993, p. B-3
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Associated Press. “Man convicted of killing wife ready to start appeal,” Appleton Post-Crescent, September 22, 1993, p. B-3
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Wisconsin State Journal, November 16, 1994, p. 4
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“Judge postpones trial in wife killer’s suit,” Wisconsin State Journal, November 16, 1994, p. 4.
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Milwaukee Journal, April 24, 1992, p. A6
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"Family tries to deal with death", Milwaukee Journal, April 24, 1992, p. A6.
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Milwaukee Journal, April 27, 1992, p. A7
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"Comparisons made with Stuart case", Milwaukee Journal, April 27, 1992, p. A7.
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Milwaukee Journal, August 7, 1992, p. B1
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Stingl, Jim. "Jesse Anderson trial: Testimony centers on blood in car", Milwaukee Journal, August 7, 1992, p. B1.
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Milwaukee Police Department homicide file on Barbara Anderson, pp. 200-320
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Milwaukee Police Department homicide file on Barbara Anderson, pp. 200-320
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Milwaukee Journal, November 28, 1994, p. A1
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"Dahmer slain in prison; Anderson seriously hurt in same attack", Milwaukee Journal, November 28, 1994, p. A1.
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Funeral of Barbara Anderson, April 27, 1992
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Pallbearers carry Barbara's casket at Divine Word Catholic Church in Cedarburg, hours after Jesse was brought in to view her body in handcuffs.
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Wisconsin State Journal, April 29, 1992, p. 4D
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Associated Press. “Husband charged in wife’s slaying,” Wisconsin State Journal, April 29, 1992, p. 4D.
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Chicago Tribune, March 11, 1996, MetroSouthwest Section 2, p. 3
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“Victim’s kin lead fight for abused,” Chicago Tribune, March 11, 1996, MetroSouthwest Section 2, p. 3.
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Jet 81.9, December 16, 1991, p. 28
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“Mother of Dahmer Victim Sues Police,” Jet 81.9, December 16, 1991, p. 28.
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Milwaukee Journal, April 25, 1992, p. A1
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"Police deny reports on stabbings", Milwaukee Journal, April 25, 1992, p. A1.
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Milwaukee Journal, April 27, 1992, p. A8
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Milwaukee Journal Editorial Board. "A cautionary tale about race", Milwaukee Journal, April 27, 1992, p. A8.
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Milwaukee Journal, August 7, 1992, p. B6
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"Anderson: Experts give test details", Milwaukee Journal, August 7, 1992, p. B6.
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Milwaukee Police Department homicide file on Barbara Anderson, pp. 321-330
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Milwaukee Police Department homicide file on Barbara Anderson, pp. 321-330
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Milwaukee Journal, November 28, 1994, p. A8, part 1
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Nichols, Mike and Tom Cioni. "Anderson reportedly had been threatened," Milwaukee Journal, November 28, 1994, p. A8, part 1.
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Tommie Myles testifies at Jesse Anderson trial, August 7, 1992
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During Jesse Anderson's trial in August, Tommie Myles points to an oil stain on the Clippers cap during his testimony.
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Jesse Anderson at trial, August 1992
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A rare color photograph of Jesse Anderson during the trial. (Source: Milwaukee Journal Sentinel )
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Southtown Star, July 24, 2008, p. A3
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Duaa Eldeib. “Family launches charity to fight domestic abuse,” Southtown Star, July 24, 2008, p. A3.
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Oshkosh Northwestern, March 8, 1994, p. B4
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Associated Press. “Defense claims new evidence in Jesse Anderson murder case,” Oshkosh Northwestern, March 8, 1994, p. B4.
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Interview with David Bernacchi, August 19, 2019
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Former Northridge employee David Bernacchi discusses how the mall changed in the wake of the murder.
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Milwaukee Journal, April 25, 1992, p. A5
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"Police deny report, rumors", Milwaukee Journal, April 25, 1992, p. A5.
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Milwaukee Journal, April 28, 1992, p. A6
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"Suspect's family expresses love and support"; Nero, Phil. "Cedarburg finds tears flow freely", Milwaukee Journal, April 28, 1992, p. A6.
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Milwaukee Journal, August 8, 1992, p. A26
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Stingl, Jim. "Couple poke holes in Anderson's story about ball cap", Milwaukee Journal, August 8, 1992, p. A26.
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Federal Bureau of Investigation primary file on Jesse Anderson
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Federal Bureau of Investigation primary file on Jesse Anderson
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Milwaukee Journal, November 28, 1994, p. A8, part 2
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Northridge and Southridge Mall "We've Got It!" commercial series, 1983
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Source: jonrev, YouTube .
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Editorial cartoon by Gary Markstein, Milwaukee Journal, April 29, 1992
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Markstein's depiction of an unnamed radio host was quickly recognized as a caricature of Belling, who would later be temporarily suspended from his show for using the ethnic slur "wetback".
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Milwaukee Journal graphic of prison attack, November 29, 1994
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A contemporary diagram shows the location of Scarver's attack on Dahmer and Anderson, with a proposed timeline suggesting that prison officials did not call for medical attention until 16 minutes after the injuries were discovered.
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Oshkosh Northwestern, April 28, 1993, p. 9
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Associated Press. “Parental rights are targeted,” Oshkosh Northwestern, April 28, 1993, p. 9.
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Interview with Doug Hissom, July 11, 2019
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Former UWM Post editor Doug Hissom discusses the case and the rumors that prison officials allowed Scarver to kill Anderson and Dahmer.
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Milwaukee Journal, April 26, 1992, p. A16
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"Police question man who survived knife attack", Milwaukee Journal, April 26, 1992, p. A16.
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Milwaukee Journal, April 28, 1992, p. A1
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Helbig, Bob and Mark Lisheron. "Anderson slaying: Family expresses support", Milwaukee Journal, April 28, 1992, p. A1.
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Appleton Post-Crescent, April 26, 1992, p. B2
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"Fatal shooting gang initation", Appleton Post-Crescent, April 26, 1992, p. B2.
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Dave Berkman, "Press Coverage of Jesse Anderson Case", April 28, 1992
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Dave Berkman, "Press Coverage of Jesse Anderson Case", April 28, 1992
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Milwaukee Journal, November 29, 1994, p. A1
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"Attack at Columbia" graphic, Milwaukee Journal, November 29, 1994, p. A1.
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Northridge and Southridge Mall example commercial, 1983
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Advertisements like this one emphasized the similarities between Northridge and Southridge. (Source: jonrev, YouTube. )
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Milwaukee Journal graphic of prison attack, November 29, 1994
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A contemporary diagram shows the location of Scarver's attack on Dahmer and Anderson, with a proposed timeline suggesting that prison officials did not call for medical attention until 16 minutes after the injuries were discovered.
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