Cold-Case Killer Gets Life in Jail
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FRIDAY October 24, 2008 25¢ Weekly HOW THE TEAMS TOP A.L. ROOKIE: Six inducted into MATCH UP: We Longoria picked Stetson Law’s hall scout the Phils TOP MOHAWKS: of fame | Page 3 and Rays. Special Mayor, commish report, 8 to get haircuts, 7 PHILADELPHIA, HERE WE COME Get your Philadelphia’s Citizens Bank Park opened in 2004. Ashburn Alley, named after Phillies Hall of Famer Richie Ashburn, is a walkway Halloween featuring restaurants and memorabilia, along with a restaurant named after Hall of Fame broadcaster Harry Kalas, whose son is Rays broadcaster Todd Kalas. mask here! Trick-or-treat tips | 2 PUBLIC SAFETY Cold-case killer gets life in jail Confession, new evidence leads to man’s conviction for 1987 bartender slaying All-Pinellas World Series an event What others say Tom Gage, The Detroit News: PINELLAS NEWS STAFF REPORT for thousands of fans, dollars “Liking to dislike something can be motivation in itself to LARGO: New information in the cold-case investiga- Inside TROPICANA FIELD All told, the millions of people, in and watch. Having a World Series at tion of a 1987 murder led to a conviction late last week. Truly, this is a series out of Tropicana Field, saw the final series Tropicana Field is like a Super Largo police announced Monday that Jeffrey Lobik was made for television. And of a Cinderella season for a team that Bowl being played on the blue found guilty of first-degree murder for the 1987 killing of Su- for big numbers. never left the second division in its first turf at Boise State. Yecch. san Heyliger in the Country Club Lounge, 1550 East Bay Start with the more decade of existence. “But if you’re intent on saying, Drive. After a week-long trial, Lobik was imprisoned for life. than 40,000 people in the Many of the elements of this Tampa Bay ‘Told you it was terrible,’ then Heyliger, 42, was a bartender at the lounge, according stands. Many of them paid Rays team were in place the last few years, you're going to like it the next to Largo police spokesman Lt. Mike Loux, and was mar- thousands of dollars each years spent in the wilderness of futility. time a home run hits a catwalk ried with five children. for their seats for this, All it took, it seems, was a change of or maybe even when a ball After closing the bar on June 7, 1987, Heyliger locked goes up and doesn't come DOUGLAS E. Tampa Bay’s first World laundry, a name change and a few new herself inside to restock the bar and close the register, down. JESSMER Series. faces. Matt Garza. Gabe Gross. Evan Lon- Loux said of the initial investigation. At some point after Commentary Thousands of media goria. Willy Aybar. Cliff Floyd. And, before “Here’s to liking disliking the closing, Lobik allegedly came out of the drop-ceiling crawl Trop.” representatives are ac- the regular season’s end, David Price. space above the men’s bathroom, and surprised Heyliger. credited. Gone were the purple, green and rain- And the accounts of the games were bow colors. Gone was the “Devil.” A new Inside carried to thousands upon thousands of optimism replaced them. I A look at the teams, Page 8 The suspect denied, then later people through their newspapers and In March, fans sensed something big admitted to hiding in ceiling crawl broadcast outlets. for this team, and it wasn’t just revenue I Commissioner’s Trophy at St. Pete City Hall, Page 3 On top of all that, Fox Television and from souvenir sales. space to ‘smoke crack cocaine.’ Japan’s NHK network broadcast the games to millions around the globe. See SERIES | Page 4 Lobik allegedly hit Heyliger in the heat several times with a trophy, then strangled her until she was uncon- scious and slit her throat with a large knife. World Series at a glance Investigators said Lobik stole about $600 from the cash register and fled. WEDNESDAY THURSDAY SATURDAY SUNDAY MONDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY He hid above the ceiling, investigators believed, to Oct. 22 Oct. 23 Oct. 25 Oct. 26 Oct. 27 Oct. 29 Oct. 30 burglarize the business, and Heyliger’s presence sur- Phillies 3, Late 8 p.m. in 8 p.m. in 8 p.m. in 8 p.m. in 8 p.m. in prised the burglar. Rays 2 game Philadelphia Philadelphia Philadelphia St. Petersburg St. Petersburg See CASE | Page 4 *If needed INSIDE THE TODAY SATURDAY SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY Briefs............3,4 Column............3 Calendar ..........2 Legal ads.........6 WEEK’S Classifieds .......5 Police notes.....4 Crossword.......5 Weekly recipe ..5 Printed on WEATHER recycled paper Vol. 26, No. 43 | One section, 8 pages with soy ink From Pinellas News sources 79 | 73 78 | 67 76 | 64 77 | 61 74 | 62 76 | 65 78 | 66 Page 2 | PINELLAS NEWS | Friday, October 24, 2008 IN FOCUS Our cut-out Halloween mask was popular NEWS USE last year. So here it is, in case you missed it. PAGE Here’s your mask! 2Submit your events to EVENT CALENDAR [email protected] Cut out and color this Today jack-o-lantern to wear PRESCHOOL JAMBOREE- BRUNCH WITH BROOMHILDA For or display! children ages 2-5, from 9-10:30 p.m. at the Rigsby Center, 605 7th St. N., Safety Harbor. There will be arts, crafts, songs, games, brunch and more. Don’t forget to dress up! A special guest appearance from Broomhilda, the friendly witch, is planned. For information: 727-724-1545. FOURTH FRIDAY IN GRAND CENTRAL DISTRICT From 5-8 p.m., enjoy extended store hours, entertainment, sales and other specials in St. Petersburg’s Grand Central district. It’s going to be a night of trick or treat this month. For information: grandcentraldistrict.org. GUIDED TRAM TOURS At 1 p.m. at Boyd Hill Nature Preserve, 1101 Country Club Way S., St. Petersburg. For information: www.stpete/boyd or 727-893-7326. JAZZ: THE ART OF MUSIC From 6 to 9 p.m. in the cafeteria at the Museum of Fine Arts, 255 Beach Drive N.E., St. Petersburg. For information: www.finearts.org or 727-896-2667. GUIDED TRAM TOURS At 1 p.m. at Boyd Hill Nature Preserve, 1101 Country Club Way S., St. Petersburg. For information: www.stpete/boyd or 727-893-7326. LATIN NIGHT BY GREG At BayWalk, 151 2nd Ave. N., St. Petersburg, from 7-10 p.m. For information: www.yourbaywalk.com WRITERS GROUP Bring a manuscript at 10 a.m. to the Tarpon Springs Public Library, 138 E. Lemon St., to read and have critiqued and get information on getting published. For information: Lloyd Wilson at 727-267-5612. ST. PETE SHUFFLE At the St. Petersburg Shuffleboard Courts, 559 Mirror Lake Drive N., from 7-11 p.m. A hip twist on an old game with music, art and fun for all ages. Equipment provided. Admission is free. www.stpeteshuffle.com or 727-822-2083. DUNEDIN GREEN MARKET From 8-10 a.m. in Pioneer Park, downtown Dunedin. Forinformation: 727-733-4215. LINE DANCING At 10:30 a.m. in the Hale Activities Center, 330 Douglas Ave., Dunedin. Join instructor Dorothy Appollino and learn how to line dance like the pros. Admission: $3 with city recreation card, $4 without. MOTHER GOOSE TODDLER TIME At 10:15 and 11 a.m. for children ages 1-3 at the Tarpon Springs Public Library, 138 E. Lemon St. Registration is required. For information: 727-943-4922. Saturday, October 25 SAFETY HAR-BARK At the Safety Harbor Dog Park, from 11 a.m.- 2 p.m. Bring your dog for costume and best trick contests, along with prizes and more. For information: 727-724-1545. “GET LUCKY” PET COSTUME CONTEST From noon-2 p.m. at One Lucky Dog, 5320 4th St. N., St. Petersburg.Bring your pet in costume. For a $5 donation, you will get a digital photo of your pet, and prizes will be awarded. Pets from Pet Pal Animal Shelter will be available on site. For information: 727-527-5825. TIP: Punch BOOT SALE From 8 a.m.-2 p.m. at St. Bede's Episcopal Church, out the holes on 2500 16th St. N., St. Petersburg. A Boot Sale is an English yard sale Cut on the either side, tie a string where church members will sell their treasures from the “boot,” or dotted line between them, and you trunk, of their cars. There will also be a jewelry sale, collectables, can wear it as a mask! book sale, baked goods featuring homemade cakes, pies and pastries, and a quilt raffle. Lunch featuring hotdogs and hamburgers will also be served. Proceeds go to church projects. For information: 727-521-2810. ANTIQUES AND GREEN MARKET At Ferg’s and Gas Plant Antiques, Central Avenua dn 13th Street North, St. Petersburg, from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. A unique mix of Vendors including fresh produce, barbeque, music, jewelry, candles, metal sculptures, plants, hand-painted gifts and more. Vendor space is available. For information: 727-895-0368 or www.gasplant-antiques.com. Make it a safe holiday HORTICULTURE WORKSHOP At Sunken Gardens, 1825 4th St. N. 11:30 a.m. For information: www.sunkengardens.org or 727-551- You can make your Halloween night a safe, memorable one, simply by using some 3100. GUIDED TRAM TOURS At 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. at Boyd Hill Nature common sense and keeping an eye out. Here are some reminders.