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travel1 year ago

"Safari Tragedies: Fatal Encounters with Elephants in Africa"

A 79-year-old woman, Gail Mattson, who split her time between Arizona and Minnesota, was killed by an elephant during an African safari in Zambia. The elephant charged the vehicle she was in, causing it to flip over. Gail's daughter described her as a strong and healthy woman who loved to travel, and the safari was meant to be her last big vacation. Four other people were treated for minor injuries, and a fifth person was taken to a medical facility in South Africa.

via FOX 10 News Phoenix|
#african-safari#arizona-resident#elephant-attack
crime2 years ago

"Dentist's African safari ends in life sentence and $15M penalties for wife's murder"

Larry Rudolph, a wealthy dentist, has been sentenced to life in prison for the murder of his wife during an African safari. The judge also imposed over $15 million in financial penalties, including restitution, fines, and property forfeiture. Rudolph was convicted of mail fraud for cashing in insurance policies worth nearly $5 million as he began a new life with his girlfriend. Prosecutors allege that Rudolph shot his wife and staged the scene to look like an accident, intending to live a lavish retirement with the insurance money. His girlfriend, Lori Milliron, was sentenced to 17 years in prison as an accessory.

via The Denver Post|
#african-safari#crime#dentist
crime2 years ago

"Dentist Sentenced to Life in Prison for Wife's Murder on African Safari"

Larry Rudolph, a wealthy dentist, has been sentenced to life in prison for killing his wife during an African safari in Zambia. Prosecutors claim that Rudolph shot his wife in the heart and staged the scene to look like an accident. He was also found guilty of mail fraud for cashing in insurance policies worth nearly $5 million. Rudolph's lawyers plan to appeal the conviction.

via CBS News|
#african-safari#crime#insurance-fraud
crime2 years ago

"Dentist's African safari murder leads to life sentence"

A wealthy dentist, Larry Rudolph, has been sentenced to life in prison and over $15 million in penalties for the murder of his wife during an African safari in Zambia. Rudolph cashed in insurance policies worth nearly $5 million and prosecutors allege that he planned to use the money to live a lavish retirement with his girlfriend. Rudolph's lawyers plan to appeal the conviction. The sentencing hearing has focused on the financial penalties, with the government seeking an estimated $25 million in restitution, seized property, and fines.

via ABC News|
#african-safari#crime#dentist