jana. a 30-year-old athlete, college grad and world traveler. they, both of jana's brothers, their wives and one of jana's best friends and her fee fee -- fiance to be stood up and pleaded for this sentence, life without parole. the attorney also spoke on behalf of britney before she spoke and was her oldest brother. she's one of nine children. the parents, all nine children had written statements to the court but only her oldest brother andre stood up and begged for mercy saying please give our family hope. give britney hope that one day, 25, 30 years from now, she would be able to get out and, during the course of her long prison stay, be rehabilitated. give our family hope, give her hope. that was not to be, shawn. again, the circuit court judge robert greenburg at quarter to 5 this afternoon sentenced the lulu lemon brutal murder case suspect convicted killer britney norwood to life without parole. >> hey, bob, let me ask you this. this is the first time we heard from britney norwood. w

>> we did it for jana. in order to give her peace, in order to celebrate her life, make her life right, and to send a message to the broad community that acts of this nature do not go unpunished, we trusted in john mccarthy and his staff. we trusted in the community of bethesda, the county of montgomery and the state of maryland. we put all of our trust in that, those people. >> how would you like jana remembered by this community? >> i think each of us spoke to that during the hearing today, brad. jana was genuinely, honestly, thoroughly the person that we portrayed today. my entire family is that. jana was the youngest and somehow she personified the murray family. i would like the community to remember her for what and who she was. as opposed to the tragic death that she experienced. we have to move forward and that's what i want the community to do. that's what all of us individually and as a murray family are going to do in time. >> thank you very much, ladies and gentlemen. thank you. >> well, a reall

so far we have heard tearful, emotional pleas from jana murray's family. her mother and father, her brothers and their wives. her fiance and best friends all giving victim impact statements, tearfully, emotionally asking judge robert greenburg to give britney norwood the maximum sentence allowed by law because, they say, if she doesn't get life without the possibility of parole, she doesn't deserve to be free and harm others again. jana murray they say was a loving person, beautiful, laughing, talented. a wonderful young woman with a full life ahead of her, who touched so many people, including her little nephews, one of which, a 6-year-old, has told his parents he wants to die to be with aunt jana. they say as a result of the horrific killing their lives have been changed, because of the evilness of britney norwood, the coverup for having blamed two masked burglars for committing this crime last year. it has left the murray family facing a nightmare, living in fear, feeling rage, hate, depression, in some cases wanting death. their lives they say will nev

: jana murray's mom and dad has harsh words for brittany norwood. in a letter they are presenting in court tomorrow, revealing just how betrayed they felt. jana's family writes that they plan to send brittany flowers in the hospital for reading a story that she was a victim as well. they only decided against it because they were told that she did not want any contact. and they share with the court that they found out about brittany's arrest when they were suppose to be laying their daughter to rest. chaos, shock, confusion, terror, anker, and hatred -- anger, and hatred overwhelmed them. murray's family wrote to the court as well. i want the murray family to know on behalf of the entire norwood family, we are deeply saddened and sorry for their loss writes earl norwood, brittany's father. norwood is facing life in prison without the possibility of parole. her mother and father are asking that one day that she have a chance to be released. her mother lakita writes i know who she is that she is a decent and caring person. all her life she has been a h

murray in the lulu lemon store, more than 330 blows to jana murray. a 30-year-old world traveler, texan basically, and here after college working and -- excuse me. for the murray people, eight people testified today all asking for life without parole. for britney norwood's family, all nine of her siblings, eight of them, she's one of nine children, all eight siblings wrote statements to the judge, her parents wrote statements to the judge, it was only her oldest brother who ask the judge to show some mercy and give her, britney, some hope that she will one day, 25, 30 years from now, get out of prison if she becomes rehabilitated to give the family hope. but that was not to be and moments ago, we heard from the family members and the montgomery county state's attorney about the sentence and other factors of the case. >> as a result of that sentence, miss norwood will die in jail. she won't be eligible for parole. >> my first answer is it's too little, too late. this silent first time we have heard an apology, any remorse, anything at all from britney

bringing justice for jana murray's family. >> i know the trauma, our family has been through, i want no other family to go through this. >> her father earl norwood wrote to the judge saying i know brittany is a good person and will do everything in her power to make a&s for what has happened if given a chance. i love my daughter more than words can say and i know, she is worthy of a chance. >>> now if the judge does allow the possibility for parole, under maryland law norwood would have to spend at least 25 years in prison before she is eligible. don back to you. >> thank you sentencing for norwood scheduled for 1:00 p.m. this afternoon in rockville, montgomery county. >> his arrest made national headlines after the fbi revealed a plan to blow up a military recruiting center in baltimore county. mike was at the courthouse as antonio martinez confessed to the crime. >> reporter: antonio martinez signed his plea agreement with the name he took after recently converting to islam, mohammed hussein he dropped his defense the government tried to e illegally trap him and pleaded guilty to a

the murrays, their only visit with jana will be in the cemetery. and then at one point judge robert greenburg added this. i am stunned by the calloused indifference of the apple store employees who heard this going on and did nothing. that is the latest from the montgomery county circuit court. back to you. >> thanks, chris. >>> there were three full days left to campaign for the florida presidential primary. the outcome could determine the next nominee. but like everything else in this volatile republican presidential race, there could be some more surprises in store. steve handelsman is on capitol hill now with today's latest. hey, steve. hi, doreen. talk about volatile. what a primary race. it was mitt romney who had the lead in florida polls last month and then newt gingrich who got it this month. and then romney got it back last week and then gingrich got it back this week but he couldn't keep the lead. mitt romney has turned around the race in florida. >> i will fight to get more opportunity for americans. >> reporter: in four days from monda

britney nowood killed jana murray last month during an argument in bethesda.body was found on the floor at the back of the store. police discovered norwood there as well with what they say were self-inflicted wounds. she initially told cops two masked intruders sexually assaulted and beat them before fessing up to the crime. nearby store employees say they could hear murray screaming for help. the prosecution says jana murray suffered at least 332 wounds from five different weapons including a hammer and a wrench. 107 of the wounds were defensive. the most the state medical examiner has ever seen. erika gonzalez, news 4. >>> coming up tonight plans to allow online gambling in the district have hit a snag. >> a local fitness club under fire over comments it made about celebrity chef paula deen. >>> we'll tell you what's >>> we'll tell you what's causing an on my journey across, i've learned that when you ask someone in texas if they want "big" savings on car insurance, it's a bit like asking if they want a big hat... ...'scuse me... ...or a big steak... ...or b

but then there are these letters from jana murray's parents.her says, i relive aspects of that horrific crime at least four nights a week. the brutality is inconceivable. this individual must be removed from society forever. life without parole is my request. britney norwood killed jana murray last march during an argument at the lulu lemon athletic store in bethesda. murray's body was found on the store at the back of the store. police discovered norwood there as well with what they say were self-inflicted wounds. she initially told cops two masked intruders sexually assaulted and beat them before fessing up to the crime. nearby store employees say they could hear murray screaming for help. the prosecutors says jana murray suffered at least 332 wounds from different weapons. 107 of the wounds were defensive. the most the state's medical examiner has ever seen. wendy? >> erika gonzalez, thank you. >>> there was a hazmat situation at stuart hobson middle school today. fire officials were sent. when they arrived students were complaining of burni

. >> reporter: he met his college roommate at gw10 years ago and they remain close until the day jana was murdered last march. the 30-year-old world traveler was brutally beaten and then stabbed to death and beaten some more inside the lulu lemon athleticca store. britney norwood was convicted of first-degree murder and will be sentenced tomorrow. >> i don't know how much she thought about what she did. she is probably say, you know, i am really sorry, but, you know, you -- and that is hard to undo what you did when you took someone's life and you took it and it was not like you hit her once and ran away. that would be unsettling to me. if she was walking free after 25 years. >> reporter: in separate letters, jana's parents plead for the maximum sentence from the father. my father's murderer should never be allowed to walk the street as a free person. i would fear for the safety of the citizens -- citizens wife whatever community she would be a part of. i would imagine she would kill again if confronted with another barrier. phyllis murray writes that the murder plunged our world into

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convicted of first- degree murder last year after brutally boated beating and killing her coworker jana murray. the hearing is scheduled to start at 1:30 in the afternoon. >>> and in new york, they arrested a former officer, he was charged with contributing to the death of another. a traffic stop led to the death of a police officer, richard finley. the police later arrested 19- year-old ronnie white who was found dead in the jail cell two days later. anthony mcintosh was a prince georges county prison guard who walked away from white's prison cell after finding him unresponsive. the medical examiner said white died of strangulation. >>> republicans slugged it out in another debate last night. and while ron paul called for opening trade with cuba, mitt romney and newt gingrich really went after each other sparking rick santorum to say their squabbling is becoming a big distraction. >> the bigger issue here is these two gentlemen who are out distracting from the most important issues we have complaining about petty personal politics. can we set aside that newt was the member congress and

britney norwood was convicted of killing jana murray. norwood told police the store was robbed and masked men killed murray last march. >>> get ready for a fierce fight on same sex mearnlg. the issue will be front and center in annapolis next week but getting a head start. linda so is here with what to expect. >> opponents to same sex marriage say they will hold a huge rally outside the statehouse ahead of the committee hearing on tuesday. but the debate heated up as the first lady of maryland pointed fingers to those who opposed the bill. katy o'malley says the same sex marriage bill because there were cowards that prevent it from happening. thousands of gay right supporters are in town for the conference on lesbian gay and transgender sexual equality. the governor wants them to legalize same sex marriage but there is still strong opponents. >> we know traditionally what works and what was intended and what a human normal civil society is based on, not same sex relationships. >> the governor says this version has more protections for re

in giglio, italy, jana met ranga, wjz into more than 4200 passengers and crew were on board when it slammed into the reef on friday. and back here in the u.s. there were tense moments at the white house where an "occupy" protest gathered. at one point someone threw a moment bomb -- a smoke bomb over the fence. the president and first lady were out for dinner celebrating the first lady's 48th birthday. no arrests have been made. >>> it is a big day in annapolis as the governor unveils his budget for the next fiscal year. pat warren are live at the state house. good afternoon, pat. >> reporter: good afternoon, don. good afternoon, everybody. the o'malley administration is trying to hold the line on budget growth for the next fiscal year but some maryland families are going to take an unexpected hit in the area of income taxes. >> a family of four can earn $150,000 and this will pay $191 more or see $191 less coming back in their state refund check as a practical matter. i don't like asking for this, i don't like doing this. there are many unpleasant aspects of this responsibility. but to get

the murder of jay in a murray -- jana murray. >> i know the trauma our family has been through. i want no other family to go through this. >> she was convicted in march of killing murray after murray accused her of stealing merchandise. she initially said they were attacked by two men. but evidence shows she endured stabbing, cutting, beating, and choking wounds before she died. it took a jury one hour to find norwood guilty of first-degree murder. now the family is asking the judge to show mercy by sentencing her to life with parole. her father earl norwood said i know brittany is a good person and will do everything in her power to make amends if given a chance. i love my daughter and i know she's worthy of a chance. the victim's family say she is beyond rehabilitation and should spend the rest of her life locked up. if a judge does allow the possibility of parole, under maryland law, she would have to spend 25 years behind bars before she's eligible. >> sentencing is scheduled to begin at 1:00 in rockville. wjz is in the courtroom and will bring you the latest at 4:00, 5:00,

jana was born at 11:59. her sister leah came just after midnight, january 1st, 2012. here in the bay area the honor goes to a baby boy in castro valley. those parents say they didn't plan it at all. i don't know. let's check the commute to work. >> my son was born on the 30th. after about a few hours of it, i was like, i'm done with this. my wife had a few. >> got a tax write-off. no major problems for 24. interstate 80 east shore freeway. now the carquinez bridge and benicia bridge moving smoothly. there may be light drizzles in the bay area. i wanted to shout that out before she got her forecast. i always want to take her thunder. highway 4, no thunder going on now. an easy drive. we'll track highway 4 as an indicator for the commute volume and a live look hat the golden gate bridge with a smooth drive into or out of the north bay. that has no problems. >> that is feeling lonely. thank you very much. l.a. police releasing surveillance video of a person of interest in a string of arson fires. officers say is this man dressed in all black was seen leaving the scene of

brittany norwood stands connected of first-degree murder for brutally killing her co-worker jana murray in bethesda. prosecutors want the judge to sentence her to life in prison with no chance of parole. norwood's family is asking for leniency. asking the judge to leave open that possibility. we'll have full coverage of the sentencing tomorrow on 9news now. >>> tonight, the republican presidential candidates will take the stage before the florida primary. so far the hot topics in the sunshine state are immigration and the economy. the candidates tried to sell voters that their ideas are best on the issues. newt gingrich and romney are the favorites in florida and they are campaigning neck to neck. the former massachusetts governor is taking aim at president obama. >> i think every american should be angry. how can you run a campaign this dishonest and have any credibility running for presidency? >> and all four remaining republican candidates will be there at tonight's debate. but rick santorum decided to follow ron paul's lead and not stay in florida until voters head to the polls indi

it's january and now it feels like jana cross the country.fter a very warm december there is almost two feet of snow in someplaces for the midwest to the east and a snowstorm as far as north carolina. temperatures in florida could threaten the crops there including the billion dollar citrus industry. >> what will happen is if it gets to cold it'll burst them -- creating juice and then that will immediately freeze so you will loose the entire orange. >> forecast calls for temperatures in the low 50s by the weekend. >> now maryland's most powerful radar and the forecast certified most accurate by weather rate. >> take a closer look at how far south this has extended. first beautiful shot over the inner harbor. days getting longer. remember that shortest dave the year on december 21st. days getting longer now. 30 degrees at pwi. winds southwest, change direction and got a lot lighter today. not -- the winds we were dealing with yesterday but a cold day. and really throughout the day we saw bright parts of the day through the middle part of the a

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this afternoon, we received the victim impact statements from jana murray's parents and they asked for life without parole for norwood. the mother said that the grease is like a lightning strike that is powerful and intense, we live with it daily. and this individual must be removed from society forever. >> and tracking wet weather. and north and west of the area is expected to come tonight and gary mcgrady has the latest on this rainy forecast. >> reporter: i don't think that is the headline here. what we're talking about is unbelievably mild temperatures overnight tonight and to start the date tomorrow and there might be a spotty thunderstorm. let me show with you what is going on and where the rain is now and that stayed for the most part to the north and west. a couple of spotty showers and that is great. most of howard county has rain, and that does, too. that is where it's a wet commute. fredericksburg, 57 in town and we're 54 and into 61 for richmond, raleigh is 65 and that is coming here tonight and look at the forecast with some unwinter-like temperatures. >> thank you, gary.

. >> in a dramatic moment, the family of murder victim, jana murray filed out of the courthouse and spoke with extraordinary emotion about the sentence handed down against convicted killer, britney norwood, life without the possibility of parole. >> until i somehow can get over the pain and suffering that i know my daughter went through, my unconscious will not let go of it. >> i've always been protective of my sister. it's impossible to imagine the pain and suffering that she endured and not hate that. >> reporter: at the hearing, the 29-year-old norwood addressed murray's family, saying before i go to prison, i needed you to hear how deeply sorry i am. but trial testimony that norwood had bludgeoned murray, her co-worker at the bethesda lulu women's wear store and stabbed her 330 times affected the judge's verdict as well as that norway originally eluded detectives about a pair of intruders. >> miss norwood will die in jail and not eligible for parole. >> reporter: norwood's family left the courthouse with security at the back of the courthouse and accompanied by sheriff's deputies and

moments in that courtroom was when dirk murray described his six-year-old son who adored his aunt jana. his six-year-old son wanted to die so he could visit jayna in heaven. he says i don't check for under beds and in closets for the boogy man, we check for brittany norwood. >> it was so sentencing. the sentence was appropriate. she deserves every day the judge gave her. >> we also learned exactly what the murray family has been through. many of them testified their symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder, anxiety, paranoia. we also heard for the first time from brittany norwood's brother, andre norwood. what did you make of his testimony? >> it was just sad. this is a tragedy. i mean, the judge had empathy for both families. it's not about the families. it's about this cold-blooded killer. >> and stand by with me just a minute. i'm going to send it back to you and let you know that the murray family has agreed to do an interview with us. state's attorney john mccarthy is expected to hold a news conference momentarily. the murray family will be joining us to talk to us about their r

jana murray's family is asking the judge to throw away the key . reporter: the 30-year-old world traveler was brutally beaten, then stabbed to death and beaten some more inside the luluemon athletica store on bethesda row. murray's co-worker brittany norwood 29 years old was convicted of first degree murder. she'll be sentenced tomorrow. >> i don't know how much she thought about what she did. she can probably say i'm really sorry, but it's really hard to undo what you did when you took someone's life and you took it. it wasn't like you hit her one time and ran away. i don't find that that would be unsettling to me. if she was walking free after 25 years of. reporter: in separate letters to judge robert greenberg jayna's parents plead for the maximum sentence. her father, my daughter's murderer should never be allowed to walk the streets as a free person. i would fear for the safety of the citizens of whatever the community she would be a part. i can only imagine when confronted with another barrier, she would kill again. phyllis murray writes the

leave open the possibility of parole and we also have the heart wrenching victim impact statement from jana murray's family. we'll hear the words from both families coming up on 9news now at 6:00. >>> the lengths people will go to to get rid of birds. we'll show you this video as people in the kentucky neighborhood are shooting off the air canyon in order to get rid of the huge swarm of blackbirds. now, they say that birds have been flocking near her homes twice a day every day for a few months. her kids are afraid of them. we sent our scott broom to check out the story firsthand. joining us live now, scott? >> reporter: well, we're going to show you the pictures in just a moment that she took on her cell phone. but we are live right now in waldorf. i'll let my partner look up in the sky. and try to catch a glimpse of some of the thousands of blackbirds that are hanging around the neighborhood today. now, they have 700 of them out on the tops of the trees right there, right now. this is the kind of scenery that a lot of neighborhoods around here have had it with. >> and that will be migrate

. >> we also talked to jana heron, an expert from bank rate, she says if these free atms saturate thet, they'll be a big hit. >> i can definitely see it catching on in other you are pan markets. but you also see atms in gas stations and grocery stores and drugstores so it could also make a difference in more suburban areas unlike the new york city market. >> reporter: and now you may not pay the company at the time of the transaction, but your bank could still be charging you on the back end. competition from this service could cause other independent atm companies as well as banks to completely do away with their fees as well. if that's the case, jana heron warns us the banks may end up making consumers foot the bill regardless because they have to make up that rev somewhere. jenna: any progress sounds like some progress good to me. welcome to the family. >> reporter: thank you. i think i'm one of the only ones wearing a light-colored coat, so i need to blend in with the dark colors a little more. jenna: no, it's okay. you stand out, and that's the way we want it, anna. jon: a little

in november, brittany norwood was convicted of first-degree murder for the death of jana murray lastecution says murray suffered at least 332 wounds from five different weapons including a hammer and a wrench. norwood's conviction already carries a life sentence, but her family and friends are fighting for her chance at parole. news4 obtained more than a dozen letters asking the judge for leniency. murray's family and friends have sent letters asking the judge to deny parole. if norwood is given life with a chance for parole, she would serve 25 years before having a parole review. >>> former prince george's county corrections officer is charged in connection with the death of an inmate. ronny white died in custody at the county detention center back in 2008. he was charged with the murder of a police officer by running over him with his truck. yesterday, fbi agents arrested anthony macintosh in connection with the death. prosecutors say macintosh found white unconscious in his cell and did not alert anyone. they say that macintosh also tried to cover up his involvement. if convicted,

in november, she was convicted of first-degree murder in the brutal death of jana murray last year ina yoga shop. prosecutors told "the washington post" norwood's week-long cover-up and lack of remorse speak to the danger she possesses if ever released on parole. defense attorneys say parole would increase norwood's chances of getting treatment for her mental illness. >>> well, demonstrators in switzerland are building an occupy igloo camp ahead of the world economic forum next week. protesters say they're making the igloo in solidarity with the occupy movement. nearly 40 heads of state and 18 of the world's central bankers countries around the world are scheduled to attend the forum. treasury secretary timothy geithner and imf managing director christine lagarde are expected to be there as well. it will be the largest gathering in four decades at the swiss alpine resort. >> getting real creative. the time right now just 11 minutes away from the 10:00 hour. >>> a new gig for robert ehrlich? the job that will have the former maryland governor working for one of his harshest critics. >>

in november, brittany norwood was convicted of first-degree murder in the death of jana murray last monthiction carries a life sentence for the murder. norwood's family and friends are fighting for her chance at a possible parole. if norwood is given life with a chance for parole, she would have to serve at least 25 years before having a parole review. >>> and police are investigating a shooting -- investigating a shooting that involved a police officer in northeast washington. the shooting occurred around 8:00 last night on ponds street. not clear what led to the shooting. one man was taken to the hospital and is expected to survive. the officer was not injured. >>> a woman is in critical condition after being hit by a car in front of the white house. the accident happened around 8:00 last night at the corner of constitution avenue and 17th street. police tell news4 the woman was crossing the street when she was hit by a van. she was taken to the hospital with life threatening injuries. we're told the driver of the van stayed on the scene and cooperated with police but was not arrested.

norwood was convicted of first- degree murder last year after brutally beating and killing her coworker jana murray. >> i don't know how much she's thought about what she did. she can probably say, you know, i'm really sorry, but, it's really hard to do -- undo what you did when you took someone's life and you took it -- wasn't like you hit her one time and ran away. i don't find that -- that would be unsettling to me if she was walking free after 25 years. >> in the meantime, norwood's family is asking the judge to give her a chance for parole. today's hearing is scheduled to begin at 1:30 this afternoon. >>> a former prince george's county jail guard is due in a new york city court this morning. anthony macintosh was arrested there in connection with the death of a prisoner in prince george's county in 2008. he's accused of failing to call for medical assistance after he reported finding ronnie white unconscious. he's also charged with federal civil rights violations and falsifying records. the coroner later said white was strangled to death, but no one has been charged with white's murder

. >> murray's family is saying that jana will be alive in their hearts. >>> a teen is in serious condition this morning after a brutal fight outside outside of a high school. 75 students stood around and watched as two teens traded punches. by the time police and paramedics arrived. one teen fell to the ground and had a cesar. we will have more on this incident, including what neighbors are saying coming up. >>> elsewhere in the county, several firefighters are recovering this morning after their truck slides with another vehicle. these are pictures sent into the eyewitness news newsroom showing the scene on the road and route 648. the collision sent an suv off of the road and down an embankment. the fire engine slammed into a pole. no word on what caused the crash or the condition of the people involved. >>> sex for money. police breakup a large scale prostitution ring inside of local massage parlors. >> reporter: this modest business in rockville, police are saying was home to three alleged prostitution and human trafficking operations. >> it was not a shocker. >> reporter: todd cassdy i

she was convicted two months ago in the march 2011 slaying of jana murray.re county executive kevin kamenetz will announce a make development project. it will happen at 11:30 in front of the historic courthouse. and we will have more weather and traffic coming up in about 30 minutes. now let's head back to good morning america in new york. have great day. >>> recovery as new details are coming out about the 911 call. and the first response from ashton kutcher. >>> also ahead, 12 terrifying hours held hostage. she was held hostage by her own husband. you'll have a special our of this tonight on "20/20." >> it's chilling. we'll have a preview. >>> and seven letters causing a big stir right now. the surprisinged a pigs from pat sajak. why he says, tequila used to days. >> he said they've grown. they're older now. >>> we're going to get to all that. but first, the latest on demi moore. she's reportedly out of the hospital and headed to rehab. there are questions about the health crisis. they could be answered when 911 tapes are released today. good morning, andr

janas isabel mentioned,s going to be windy. you are going up to the wine country? it is almost 60 at napa. 49 degrees by 8:00 p.m. temperatures will be finally out of the 30's but still 30's in novado. mid 40's in the redwood city. 42 degrees and los gatos for it by noon, we could see more green. by 8:00 p.m., it will not be too chilly. it will be overnight that we see the 40's. let us take a look at the afternoon highs. upper 60s. 63 in san francisco. if you are going to the beach? that high surf advisory is lifted but still, a 11 ft.-13 ft. swells. 64 degrees in san jose. a look at your 7 day around the bay those dry conditions are going to continue. with a lot of sunshine expected and even warmer temperatures, tomorrow. 9:17 >> marty: it is nice but we could use that rain in san mateo a boy needs the public's help to find a bone marrow transplant. this four year old is in a critical state in the family needs help. >> who is this? >> this is the four year-old. she is confused because she has not seen much of him because he ha

she is due to be sentenced tomorrow for the murder of jana murray at the lululemon store last fall. her family wrote over a dozen em passioned memos to the judge. >>> a man who walked into a local elementary school and tried to rob a worker at fort hood elementary school in fort washington the suspect did not show a weapon and was scared off before he was able to take anything the school was on lock down for a little while no students were ever in danger. >>> another big story we are following future of education in washington dc. a new study commissioned by the mayor recommends more than 3 dozen public schools be turned around or shut down. fox 5s. stacey cohan is following that story she joining us live from school board headquarters i don't know how many schools there are in dc but over 3 dozen closed or being needed to turn around that is a big number seems to me. >> reporter: it is a big number and in fact, the number of those schools are all concentrated in the same sections of the city which means those wards will be the hardest hit if any changes come to fruition this group,

norwood was convicted of first- degree murder last year after brutally beating and killing her coworker, jana murray. >>> due in a new york city courtroom this morning, a former prince george's county jail guard, anthony macintosh was arrested there in connection with the death of a prisoner in hyattsville in 2008. he's accused of failing to call for medical assistance after he reported finding ronnie white unconscious. he's charged with federal civil rights violations and falsifying records. the coroner later said white was strangled to death, but no one has been charged with his murder. >>> prince george's county police are working to retrieve a body from a well. it's a dangerous process and it could take several days to remove those remains. >> police first responded tofort road in fort washington yesterday after a fox 5 tip. stacey cohen joins us now. stacey, what's going on? reporter: this is an interesting story and an interesting scene you have out here. there's this body at the bottom of the well. they're calling it a death investigation at this point because at this point they don't