Jacque Sue Waller -- Remains found 5/29/13 - (Missing 6/1/11)

Clay Waller will change plea on federal charges

Tuesday, September 27, 2011 ~ Updated 5:13 PM
By Patrick T. Sullivan ~ Southeast Missourian

Clay Waller will change his plea to federal charges of making an Internet threat next week, according to court documents made public Tuesday.

Earlier this month, Waller pleaded not guilty to threatening his sister-in-law on an online message board. Waller filed a motion Tuesday to change his plea Oct. 3, when his federal trial is supposed to begin.

Waller's attorney Scott Tilsen and federal prosecutor Larry Ferrell declined to comment on the plea change.

Read more: http://www.semissourian.com/story/1767765.html

Clay Waller, seen here in his state booking photo.

Source:
http://www.semissourian.com/story/1767765.html
Southeast Missourian - Cape Girardeau, MO 9-27-11

Document: State anticipates murder charge against Clay Waller

Thursday, September 29, 2011 ~ Updated 2:51 PM

By Patrick T. Sullivan ~ Southeast Missourian
Cape Girardeau, MO

The state anticipates filing a murder charge against Clay Waller in connection to the disappearance of his wife Jacque Waller and will try to preserve testimony from Clay Waller's father that alleges he killed her, according to court documents.

Cape Girardeau Prosecuting Attorney Morley Swingle submitted an application Sept. 22 to preserve testimony from Clay Waller's father, James Clay Waller, Sr., that alleges Clay Waller confessed to killing his wife. A hearing before Cape Girardeau Circuit Judge Benjamin Lewis Oct. 14 will decide if the testimony will be admissible in court.

Read more:

http://www.semissourian.com/story/1768623.html

Court document: Prosecutor to file murder charge against Waller

Posted: Sep 29, 2011 4:06 PM CDT
Updated: Sep 29, 2011 5:41 PM CDT

By Christy Hendricks
KAIT - Jonesboro, Arkansas

JACKSON, MO (KFVS) - The Cape Girardeau County prosecuting attorney's office anticipates filing a murder charges against Clay Waller, according to a court document.

Cape Girardeau County Prosecutor Morley Swingle filed an application to obtain a video deposition to preserve Clay Waller's father's testimony.

Jacque Waller, Clay Waller's estranged wife, has been missing since June 1.

Clay Waller remains in federal custody. The investigation is not yet concluded, and the body of Jacque Sue Waller has not yet been found.

Read more:

http://www.kait8.com/story/15581585/prosecutor-files-application-for

Click here to read pdf :

http://ftpcontent.worldnow.com/kfvs12/news/Waller_application_for_deposition.PDF
[Application for deposition to preserve testimony (pdf)]

Jacque Waller searches, vigils organized for Saturday

Friday, September 30, 2011

Southeast Missourian - Cape Girardeau, MO

A search for Jacque Waller and two events to commemorate four months since her disappearance are planned for Saturday.

Jacque Waller has been missing since June 1, and prosecutors have named her estranged husband Clay Waller as a suspect. Authorities say Clay Waller was the last person to see Jacque Waller before she disappeared from the Jackson home where Clay Waller was staying.

Read more:

http://www.semissourian.com/story/1769033.html

Friends and family remember Jacque Waller four months after her disappearance

Saturday, October 1, 2011

By Erin Ragan ~ Southeast Missourian
Cape Girardeau, MO


Friends of Jacque Waller sing "Amazing Grace" at a vigil Saturday, Oct. 1, 2011 marking fourth months since her disappearance. The gathering was held outside Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield in Cape Girardeau. (Fred Lynch)


Jacque Waller has now been missing for four months. But that hasn't deterred searchers from combing hundreds more acres, or supporters of her family from gathering and continuing to pray.

Bobby Sherrill led a 25-person team from the CUE Center for Missing Persons and a few community volunteers on another search of approximately 200 acres from 8:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Saturday in four locations near the Jackson city limits. The places searched were determined by law enforcement to be of areas interest. Sherrill, from Jackson, is a childhood friend of Jacque Waller.

Read more:

http://www.semissourian.com/story/1769376.html



Stan and Ruby Rawson, parents of Jacque Waller, speak at a vigil Saturday, Oct. 1, 2011 marking fourth months since her disappearance. The gathering was held outside Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield in Cape Girardeau. (Fred Lynch)

Family, friends rally around Jacque Waller's children

Reporter - Robert Bradfield
WPSD - Paducah, Kentucky

Story Created: Oct 2, 2011 at 7:38 PM CDT
(Story Updated: Oct 2, 2011 at 7:57 PM CDT )

JACKSON, Mo. - Family and friends of Jacque Waller are determined to find her, even though at this point they say it's likely she won't be found alive.

''It's fairly clear I think to us that she's not going to come home," said family friend Laura Long Helbig.

Read more:

http://www.wpsdlocal6.com/news/local/Family-friends-rally-around-Jacque-Wallers-children-130948403.html

October 3, 2011 6:21 PM

CBS News

Husband of missing Mo. mom admits threat to in-law

AP) CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. — A southeast Missouri man suspected in the disappearance of his wife four months ago could pleaded guilty Monday to threatening the relative who now has custody of his 5-year-old triplets.

Clay Waller, 41, pleaded guilty in U.S. District Court in Cape Girardeau to threatening his wife's sister over the Internet. He could face up to five years in prison at sentencing on Dec. 19.

Waller is a suspect in the disappearance of Jacque Waller, who was last seen at her estranged husband's home in Jackson, Mo., on June 1. Although relatives fear the 39-year-old mother is dead, police continue to search for clues in her disappearance. Clay Waller has not been charged in that case.

Read more:

http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2011/10/03/ap/business/main20115058.shtml
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Article text bolded by: Ann-Tx

Clay Waller pleads guilty to federal Internet threat charge

Monday, October 3, 2011 ~ Updated 5:14 PM

by Patrick T. Sullivan ~ Southeast Missourian
Cape Girardeau, MO

Clay Waller struggled to speak while he stood in front of U.S. District Judge Steven Limbaugh Jr. in Cape Girardeau on Monday afternoon. He paused before answering almost every one of Limbaugh's questions with one word answers.
When Limbaugh asked Waller if he understood the Internet threatening charges against him, his answer was more than one word.

"I understand," Waller told Limbaugh. "I sent the email. I did it."

Waller pleaded guilty Monday in federal court to a charge of making an Internet threat against his missing wife's sister.

Read more:

http://www.semissourian.com/story/1769694.html?response=no



Clay Waller, seen here in his state booking photo of theft and harassment charges

Attorney asks for dismissal of request for deposition of Waller's father

Updated: Oct 11, 2011 6:06 PM EDT

CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO (KFVS) -

Clay Waller's attorney in the state case is asking a judge to deny a prosecutor's petition that would allow a deposition from Waller's father into evidence.

Clay Waller's attorney, Scott Reynolds, filed a motion to dismiss the Cape Girardeau County prosecutor's application for deposition to preserve testimony.

On Sept. 22, Cape Girardeau County Prosecutor Morley Swingle filed an application to obtain a video deposition to preserve Clay Waller's father's testimony. Waller's father is in ill health in a nursing home, according to the motion.

Read more: http://www.kfvs12.com/story/15669730/attorney-asks-for-dismissal-of-deposition-request

4 months later, relatives of missing woman mourn her loss, hope for murder charge

JIM SALTER Associated Press
The Republic - Columbus, Indiana

First Posted: October 16, 2011 - 1:31 pm
Last Updated: October 16, 2011 - 1:32 pm

BONNE TERRE, Mo. — Stan Rawson glances up at the framed black-and-white photo of his daughter and grandchildren, Jacque Waller and her 6-year-old triplets, all beaming with happiness. It's almost too much for him to bear.

Waller, 39, disappeared more than four months ago. The Rawsons and other relatives have accepted the fact that she's probably dead. They're certain they know who did it. And it breaks their heart.

"The kids say things like, 'Where is our mommy?' and, 'Mommy should be coming home,'" Stan Rawson, 68, said. "But they're coming to the conclusion that mom must be dead because she loved them so much she'd be here with them if she could."

Jacque Waller, of Cape Girardeau, was last seen at the home of her estranged husband, Clay, on June 1, hours after they signed divorce papers.

Read more:

http://www.therepublic.com/view/story/bb3995eed67349b7ad0028da6af3ec2d/MO--Missing-Mother/

Sunday, Oct. 16, 2011

Missing Mo. woman's family certain they know who may have killed her ... and it breaks their hearts

By JIM SALTER - Associated Press
Belleville News Democrat - Belleville, IL


BONNE TERRE, Mo. -- Stan Rawson glances up at the framed black-and-white photo of his daughter and grandchildren, Jacque Waller and her 6-year-old triplets, all beaming with happiness. It's almost too much for him to bear.

Waller, 39, disappeared more than four months ago. The Rawsons and other relatives have accepted the fact that she's probably dead. They're certain they know who did it. And it breaks their heart.

Read more:
http://www.bnd.com/2011/10/16/1902970/wallers-family-struggles-to-come.html#ixzz1ayUx6VdM

Attorney now representing Clay Waller in murder investigation

Monday, October 24, 2011 ~ Updated 5:52 PM

By Patrick T. Sullivan ~ Southeast Missourian
Cape Girardeau, MO

The attorney who is representing Clay Waller in his state theft and harassment case will also represent him in an investigation that may lead to a murder charge.

Scott Reynolds originally wrote in a motion to quash Cape Girardeau Prosecuting Attorney Morley Swingle's application to preserve Waller's father's testimony that he technically does not represent Waller in the investigation. Reynolds confirmed on Monday that he will represent Waller throughout the investigation.

Read more:

http://www.semissourian.com/story/1777201.html


Clay Waller

Judge appointed to preside over motion in Clay Waller investigation

Tuesday, October 25, 2011 ~ Updated 6:08 PM

By Patrick T. Sullivan ~ Southeast Missourian
Cape Girardeau, MO

A new judge will preside over the hearing that will determine whether testimony from Clay Waller's father can be preserved as evidence.

Cape Girardeau Circuit Court Judge William Syler will replace Judge Benjamin Lewis in the Nov. 18 hearing after Waller's attorney, Scott Reynolds, filed a motion for a change of judge Thursday. Lewis sustained the motion the same day, according to court documents.

Read more:

http://www.semissourian.com/story/1777589.html

Prosecutor lays out his case for preserving testimony of Clay Waller's father

Thursday, October 27, 2011

By Patrick T. Sullivan ~ Southeast Missourian
Cape Girardeau, MO

Although there is no Missouri precedent that deals directly with the preservation of testimony before formal criminal charges, the testimony of Clay Waller's father should be preserved, Cape Girardeau County Prosecuting Attorney Morley Swingle wrote in a brief filed Tuesday.

Swingle lays out the legality of preserving the elder Waller's testimony in a 10-page brief that cites Missouri Supreme Court rules and other legal literature. In the document, Swingle acknowledges there is no direct precedent in Missouri history but cites cases from other states to prove his point.

Read more:

http://www.semissourian.com/story/1778155.html

Prosecuting Attorney: Nothing unconstitutional in taking deposition in Waller case

Posted: Oct 27, 2011 12:41 PM CDT
Updated: Oct 27, 2011 1:06 PM CDT

By Crystal Britt
KFVS - Cape Girardeau, MO

CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO (KFVS) - Cape Girardeau County Prosecuting Attorney Morley Swingle filed a motion this week asking the trial court to overrule a motion made by Clay Waller's attorney Scott Reynold's to quash the state's application to get a deposition from Waller's father.

According to court documents filed October 25, Swingle wrote there is nothing in the Missouri Constitution or Supreme Court rules or statues which prohibit the taking of a deposition prior to the formal filing of charges, and given the unique facts and circumstances of this matter, the interests of justice support the taking of said deposition.

According to Swingle, James Clay Waller, II is the primary suspect in the murder of his wife Jacque Waller. The mother of three has been missing since June 1, 2011.

Read more:

http://www.kfvs12.com/story/15891803/prosecuting-attorney-nothing-unconstitutional-in-taking-deposition-in-waller-case
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View Swingle's motion in support of state's application for deposition (pdf):

http://ftpcontent.worldnow.com/kfvs12/news/Swingle_support_for_deposition.PDF
pdf: Swingle's Motion

Family and police continue to search for Jacque Waller

Posted: Nov 02, 2011 9:49 PM CDT
Updated: Nov 02, 2011 10:43 PM CDT

By Christy Millweard
KFVS - Cape Girardeau, MO

JACKSON, MO (KFVS) - It's been five months since Jacque Waller disappeared, and family and police say they will continue to search.

"We'll find her, I'm 100 percent confident," said Robert Sherrill, who grew up with Jacque Waller and is dedicated to finding her. "We won't stop 'till we do."

Sherrill admitted the possibility of finding Jacque alive doesn't look good, but said he won't stop searching.

"She's missing, presumed dead," Sherill said. "I'm pretty sure she is, not that far away, and that bothers me."

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Searchers will be out again this Saturday. James says these new spots are a result of the ongoing investigation.

Read more:

http://www.kfvs12.com/story/15941175/family-and-police-continue-to-search-for-jacque-waller

Police searching along Interstate 55 for items related to Waller case

Friday, November 4, 2011

Southeast Missourian
Cape Girardeau, MO



Officials from the Jackson Police Department, sheriff's department and a member of the FBI Evidence Response Team canvass the hillside for evidence in the search for Jacque Waller along the southbound lane of Interstate 55 near mile marker 104 Thursday afternoon, November 3, 2011. Waller's vehicle was found abandoned June 2 along Interstate 55 near mile marker 104. Waller has been missing since June 1.
(Laura Simon)


Jackson police, firefighters, Cape Girardeau County sheriff's deputies and FBI personnel canvassed the area where Jacque Waller's car was found for items associated with her disappearance Thursday afternoon.

Investigators were canvassing an area along Interstate 55 near the 104 mile marker looking for items that may be evidence in the case. Jackson police chief James Humphreys said the area is being canvassed again because it was mowed after the warm-weather season when grass was tall. The area had been searched after the disappearance, but this was the first opportunity police had to look over the area after the recent mowing, Humphreys said. Humphreys said he was unsure when the area was mowed.

Read more:

http://www.semissourian.com/story/1780989.html



Jacque Waller

"Items" related to Waller case found; Friday search planned near Fruitland

Posted: Nov 03, 2011 11:00 PM CDT
Updated: Nov 03, 2011 11:06 PM CDT

By Greg Webb
KFVS - Cape Girardeau, MO

JACKSON, MO (KFVS) - Investigators plan to be out again Friday morning just south of the Fruitland exit to search for more clues in the disappearance of Jacque Waller.

One officer was standing guard at the scene late Thursday. Much of the area was lit up and a portion of one lane of I-55 was closed to traffic.

Read more and view video:

http://www.kfvs12.com/story/15953996/crews-continue-search-for-jacque-waller

Guards posted overnight in latest Waller search

Posted: Nov 03, 2011 3:10 PM CDT
Updated: Nov 03, 2011 7:26 PM CDT

By Rebecca Smoot, Kathy Sweeney, Crystal Britt
KFVS - Cape Girardeau, MO

CAPE GIRARDEAU COUNTY, MO (KFVS) - Investigators spent time in the rain along Interstate 55 Thursday afternoon searching, they say for possible clues in the disappearance of missing mom Jacque Waller.

Heartland News received several phone calls about patrol cars stopped Thursday afternoon along I-55 southbound near the Fruitland exit in Cape Girardeau County.

Read more and view videos:

http://www.kfvs12.com/story/15953996/crews-continue-search-for-jacque-waller



(Source: Photojournalist Don Frazier)



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(Source: Photojournalist Don Frazier)

Clay Waller's attorney again requests change of judge for deposition hearing

Friday, November 4, 2011 ~ Updated 4:10 PM

By Patrick T. Sullivan ~ Southeast Missourian
Cape Girardeau, MO

Clay WallerClay Waller's attorney would like a judge with little or no knowledge of the Jacque Waller disappearance investigation to preside over an upcoming hearing connected to the case.
The hearing will determine whether his client's father's testimony will be preserved -- testimony that alleged says Clay Waller confessed to murdering his estranged wife and burying her body.

Scott Reynolds filed a motion Tuesday that requests a judge from outside the KFVS viewing area preside over the Nov. 18 hearing. "Overwhelming" publicity from the continuing coverage in newspapers and on television, radio and the Internet could cause the appearance of impropriety in Cape Girardeau County Circuit Court Judge William Syler's ruling, Reynolds wrote.

Read more:

http://www.semissourian.com/story/1781362.html



Clay Waller

Jacque Waller's purse among items found in roadside search

Friday, November 4, 2011 ~ Updated 4:29 PM

By Patrick T. Sullivan ~ Southeast Missourian
Cape Girardeau, MO


Police continued their search for evidence Friday, Nov. 4, 2011 in the area where Jacque Waller's car was found along the southbound lanes of Interstate 55 near the 104 mile marker.
(Fred Lynch)


Investigators found Jacque Waller's purse and some of its contents during a search for evidence linked to her disappearance alongside southbound Interstate 55 Thursday and Friday, Waller's father confirmed Friday.

Stan Rawson said authorities informed him of finding his daughter's personal belongings, as well as her tattered purse, which had apparently been shredded by lawn mowing equipment.

"It was all chopped up," Rawson said of Waller's purse.

Read more:

http://www.semissourian.com/story/1781224.html

Missing mother's purse, camera recovered along interstate

Reporter - Lauren Adams
Photojournalist - David Dycus

WPSD - Paducah, KY

Story Created: Nov 4, 2011 at 4:48 PM CDT
(Story Updated: Nov 4, 2011 at 7:26 PM CDT )

CAPE COUNTY, MO. — Five months after Jacque Waller disappeared, her family confirmed law enforcement recovered her purse and camera during a search along I-55 near where her abandoned car was found.

Read more:

http://www.wpsdlocal6.com/news/local/Missing-mothers-items-recovered-along-I-55-133268268.html



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Police work two angles in Jacque Waller case

Posted: Nov 15, 2011 6:47 PM CST
Updated: Nov 15, 2011 6:47 PM CST

KFVS - Cape Girardeau, MO





JACKSON, MO (KFVS) -

Jackson's police chief says they are working two angles in the case of missing mom Jacque Waller.

James Humphreys says they are still searching for Waller, who hasn't been seen since June 1.

Read more:

http://www.kfvs12.com/story/16049577/police-work-two-angles-in-jacque-waller-case

Prosecutors hope to preserve Clay Waller's father's testimony

6:50 AM, Nov 18, 2011



Cape Girardeau County, Mo (KSDK) -- The estranged husband of a missing Missouri mother of triplets will be in court Friday.

Jacque Waller went missing on June 1, the same day she planned to file from divorce from Clay Waller.

Read more: http://www.ksdk.com/news/article/286428/3/Prosecutors-hope-to-preserve-Clay-Wallers-fathers-testimony

Motion to preserve testimony against Clay Waller denied

Friday, November 18, 2011 ~ Updated 6:16 PM

by Patrick T. Sullivan ~ Southeast Missourian
Cape Girardeau, MO

He just couldn't get past the word "pending."

Cape Girardeau Circuit Judge William Syler denied Friday the state's motion that would have preserved the testimony of Clay Waller's father, which alleges Clay Waller confessed to killing and burying his estranged wife.

Syler denied the motion because of the ambiguity surrounding pending cases in Missouri Supreme Court laws. Per Missouri Supreme Court Rule 25, "a deposition cannot be taken until after the filing of a criminal information or indictment." The law does not mention pending cases, which Cape Girardeau County Prosecuting Attorney Morley Swingle had interpreted in court briefs to be the anticipation of a criminal charge. Because no charges have been filed against Clay Waller in connection to the disappearance of his wife, Jacque Waller, any case against him is not pending, Syler said.

Read more:

http://www.semissourian.com/story/1786173.html

Federal prosecutor disputes recommended federal sentence for Clay Waller

Thursday, December 1, 2011 ~ Updated 7:16 PM
By Patrick T. Sullivan ~ Southeast Missourian

An initial presentence report on Clay Waller's federal conviction suggests he spends six to 10 months in a penitentiary for threatening his sister-in-law on an online message board, but the prosecution argues his sentence range should be higher.

Waller pleaded guilty Oct. 3 in federal court to a charge of making a threat against Cheryl Brennecke, his missing wife's sister and guardian of his children, on the online message board Topix. He faces up to five years in prison and up to a $250,000 fine for a charge of transmitting through interstate commerce a threat to injure.

Read more: http://www.semissourian.com/story/1790337.html

On 6 month anniversary of mom's disappearance, crews plan new search

Posted: Dec 01, 2011 2:34 PM CST
Updated: Dec 01, 2011 5:54 PM CST

By Kathy Sweeney
KFVS - Cape Girardeau, MO




CAPE GIRARDEAU COUNTY, MO (KFVS) - On the six-month anniversary of a southeast Missouri mom's disappearance, authorities make plans to head back out in force to search for evidence in her case.

Jacque Waller, a 39-year-old mother of three, went missing on June 1.

Authorities say she was last seen by her estranged husband Clay Waller at the Jackson home where he was staying at the time.

Read more:

http://www.kfvs12.com/story/16166978/on-6-month-anniversary-of-moms-disappearance-crews-plan-new-search

Crews search for Jacque Waller in Cape Girardeau County

Posted: Dec 03, 2011 8:44 AM CST
Updated: Dec 03, 2011 10:15 PM CST

By Carly O'Keefe and Crystal Britt
KFVS - Cape Girardeau, MO

FRUITLAND, MO (KFVS) - Search crews were up early Saturday to once again look for missing mother of three, Jacque Waller.

Saturday marked six months and two days since Waller disappeared. The Scott County Search and Rescue K-9 Team led another effort to find new clues.

Searchers combed through areas recommended by authorities heading up the investigation.

The search was spread out over several areas of interest including Highway Y and along the I-55 area by Saxony Lutheran School.

Read more and view video:

http://www.kfvs12.com/story/16179494/crews-search-for-jacque-waller-cape-girardeau-county



(Source: Photojournalist Mike Mohundro)

Clay Waller asks for six-month sentence, including time served

Wednesday, December 7, 2011 ~ Updated 7:10 PM

By Patrick T. Sullivan ~ Southeast Missourian
Cape Girardeau, MO

Clay Waller would like his sentence on federal Internet threatening charges to be roughly six months in prison, less four-and-a-half months for time served, according to a memorandum filed by his attorney on Wednesday.

Waller pleaded guilty Oct. 3 in federal court to a charge of making a threat against Cheryl Brennecke, his missing wife's sister and guardian of his children, on the online message board Topix. He faces up to five years in prison and up to a $250,000 fine for a charge of transmitting through interstate commerce a threat to injure.

Read more:

http://www.semissourian.com/story/1792370.html

Clay Waller sentencing pushed back two weeks

Friday, December 16, 2011
By Patrick T. Sullivan ~ Southeast Missourian

Clay Waller's sentencing hearing on federal Internet threatening charges has been pushed back two weeks to give the prosecution time to gather evidence and prepare testimony to contest the sentencing guidelines recently set forth by a presentence report.

Waller pleaded guilty Oct. 3 in federal court to a charge of making a threat against Cheryl Brennecke, his missing wife's sister and guardian of his children, on the online message board Topix. He faces up to five years in prison and up to a $250,000 fine for a charge of transmitting through interstate commerce a threat to injure. Waller was supposed to be sentenced Dec. 19, but the hearing will now commence Jan. 3, according to an order filed Thursday by U.S. District Judge Stephen N. Limbaugh Jr.

Read more: http://www.semissourian.com/story/1795388.html

Clay Waller's father dies at nursing home before prosecutors could record testimony

Tuesday, December 20, 2011 ~ Updated 3:35 PM

By Patrick T. Sullivan ~ Southeast Missourian
Cape Girardeau, MO

Officials involved in the Jacque Waller disappearance investigation no longer will have access to testimony that claims Clay Waller confessed to killing his wife.
James Clay Waller Sr., the only person Clay Waller allegedly confessed murdering Jacque Waller to, died Tuesday morning in a Cape Girardeau nursing home, Cape Girardeau County Coroner John Clifton confirmed Tuesday afternoon.

James Waller's death comes a month after Cape Girardeau Judge William Syler denied the preservation of his testimony that alleges Clay Waller confessed to murdering his estranged wife, Jacque Waller, who has been missing since June 1.

Read more:

http://www.semissourian.com/story/1796576.html

Poor Jacque. The only one interested in helping is gone.

Clay Waller gets 5 years on federal charge; judge says evidence points to murder guilt

Tuesday, January 3, 2012 ~ Updated 5:42 PM

By Patrick T. Sullivan ~ Southeast Missourian
Cape Girardeau, MO

A federal judge sentenced Clay Waller to five years in a federal penitentiary Wednesday for Internet threatening charges. But first he told Waller that he was guilty of murdering his missing wife, Jacque Waller.

Clay Waller pleaded guilty Oct. 3 to threatening Cheryl Brennecke, his wife's sister and the guardian of his three children, on the Internet site Topix. After hearing emotional testimony from Brennceke and federal prosecutor Larry Ferrell's plea to significantly vary from the suggested 6- to 12-month sentence, Judge Stephen Limbaugh imposed the maximum sentence on Clay Waller, who has spent the last five months in federal custody.

"The court finds that based on preponderance, you did murder Jacque Waller," Limbaugh told Clay Waller shortly before sentencing him.

Read more:

http://www.semissourian.com/story/1800445.html?response=no

Judge Says Clay Waller Murdered Ex-Wife, Sentenced To 5 Years On Threats Charge

5:24 p.m. CST, January 3, 2012

KTVI - St. Louis, MO

MARYLAND HEIGHTS, MO. (KTVI-FOX2now.com)— Federal Judge Stephen Limbaugh Tuesday sentenced Clay Waller to five years in federal prison for making internet threats against his sister in law Cheryl Brennecke.

Read more:

http://www.fox2now.com/news/ktvi-judge-says-clay-waller-murdered-exwife-sentenced-to-5-years-on-threats-charge-20120103,0,875605.story



Clay Waller

Clay Waller sentenced to 5 years for threat charge

Posted: Jan 03, 2012 7:27 AM CST
Updated: Jan 03, 2012 8:52 PM CST

By Tyler Profilet and Crystal Britt
KFVS - Cape Girardeau, MO

CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO (KFVS) -
Clay Waller was sentenced to five years in prison for threatening his missing wife's sister on the website Topix.

Prosecutors convinced the judge to give Waller the maximum federal prison sentence for that charge by telling the judge that threat to Jacque Waller's sister was serious.

Judge Limbaugh in the end told the court that he believes Clay Waller killed his wife and is a dangerous man.

In October, Clay Waller pleaded guilty to threatening to kill his estranged wife's sister, Cheryl Brenneke on Topix.

Tuesday in court, Waller said, "I'm sorry for causing problems. I just miss my kids...that's it."

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Clay Waller will remain in the Pemiscot County Jail for the time being. Once transferred to prison, he will be required to serve 85% of his sentence. He will also get credit for federal time served.

Read more and view videos:

http://www.kfvs12.com/story/16433852/waller-to-be-sentenced-in-federal-court

Waller attorney appeals 5-year sentence

Thursday, January 5, 2012

By Patrick T. Sullivan ~ Southeast Missourian
Cape Girardeau, MO

Clay WallerClay Waller's attorney filed an appeal Wednesday against the five-year sentence handed down for Waller's federal Internet threat conviction Tuesday.

Waller pleaded guilty Oct. 3 to threatening Cheryl Brenneke, his wife's sister and the guardian of his three children, on the Internet site Topix. After hearing emotional testimony from Brenneke and federal prosecutor Larry Ferrell's plea to significantly vary from the suggested six- to 12-month sentence, Judge Stephen Limbaugh imposed the maximum sentence on Clay Waller, who has spent the last five months in federal custody.

Read more:

http://www.semissourian.com/story/1801135.html

Clay Waller's attorney has until Feb. 7 to file appeal brief

Sunday, January 8, 2012

By Patrick T. Sullivan ~ Southeast Missourian
Cape Girardeau, MO

A timeline has been set for Clay Waller's appeal of his five-year federal sentence for his Internet threatening conviction.

Over the next month, the clerk at the federal courthouse in Cape Girardeau will turn over all pertinent files in the case, namely a transcript from the sentencing hearing and the presentence investigation report, to the Missouri Court of Appeals, Eastern District in St. Louis. Waller's attorney, Scott Tilsen, must submit a brief outlining why the sentence is legally erroneous by Feb. 7, according to court documents.
Read more:

http://www.semissourian.com/story/1802216.html



Clay Waller

Jacque Waller case: Clay gets 5 years, more violent behavior revealed

Posted on January 11, 2012 by Valhall
The Hinky Meter

Last week a judge sentenced Clay Waller to the maximum sentence for threatening his sister-in-law Cheryl Brenneke on the website Topix. Cheryl has been carrying for her missing sister, Jacque’s, children since Jacque went missing. The judge, in deciding to give Clay the maximum sentence of 5 years in prison and 3 years of supervision along with a requirement to undergo domestic violence counseling. The judge also state…he believed Clay probably killed Jacque.

Read more:

http://www.thehinkymeter.com/2012/01/11/jacque-waller-case-clay-gets-5-years-more-violent-behavior-revealed/#more-9031

Clay Waller transferred out of southeast Missouri

Web Editor - Jay Marchmon
WPSD Paducah, KY

Story Created: Jan 13, 2012 at 12:09 PM CST
(Story Updated: Jan 13, 2012 at 12:12 PM CST )

PEMISCOT COUNTY, Mo. - Clay Waller may still be a person of interest in his wife's disappearance, but he's no longer in southeast Missouri.

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http://www.wpsdlocal6.com/news/mo-state-news/Clay-Waller-transferred-out-of-southeast-Missouri-137287818.html

Crews, K9 units search for Jacque Waller

Posted: Jan 14, 2012 6:13 PM CST
Updated: Jan 14, 2012 6:13 PM CST

KFVS - Cape Girardeau, MO



Jaque Waller


CAPE GIRARDEAU COUNTY, MO (KFVS) - Search crews including the Scott County K9 search and rescue team set out to look for Jacque Waller on Saturday.

Volunteers spent most of the day searching parts of rural Cape Girardeau County.

Read more:

http://www.kfvs12.com/story/16522095/crews-search-for-jacque-waller

Clay Waller moved to Louisiana prison

Posted: Jan 18, 2012 11:35 AM CST
Updated: Jan 18, 2012 11:36 AM CST

By Crystal Britt
KFVS - Cape Girardeau, MO

(KFVS) - Clay Waller is on the move again.

His new home for the time being is the federal Correctional Institution in Oakdale, Louisiana. It's a low security prison for male inmates.

Read more:

http://www.kfvs12.com/story/16546202/clay-waller-moved-to-louisiana-prison

Clay Waller moved to Louisiana prison

Thursday, January 19, 2012

By Patrick T. Sullivan ~ Southeast Missourian
Cape Girardeau, MO

Clay Waller has been moved to a low-security federal penitentiary in Louisiana, according to the Bureau of Prisons.

Waller is starting a five-year prison sentence after being convicted of threatening his sister-in-law and guardian of his three children, Cheryl Brenneke, on the Internet message board Topix.

Read more:

http://www.semissourian.com/story/1805870.html

'Dr. Phil' shows contacts Jacque Waller's sister about potential appearance


Thursday, January 19, 2012 ~ Updated 6:07 PM

Southeast Missourian
Cape Girardeau, MO

Jacque Waller's sibling may soon be on an episode of "Dr. Phil" to discuss her sister's disappearance, the family's spokeswoman confirmed Thursday.

Read more:

http://www.semissourian.com/story/1806625.html?response=no

State stealing case against Waller moves forward

Posted: Jan 24, 2012 4:50 PM CST
Updated: Jan 24, 2012 4:51 PM CST

By Christy Hendricks
KFVS - Cape Girardeau, MO

JACKSON, MO (KFVS) -
The state's stealing case against Clay Waller moved forward Tuesday in Cape Girardeau County.

Even though Waller is in a Louisiana prison, a judge issued two warrants for his arrest.

Read more & view video:

http://www.kfvs12.com/story/16592043/state-stealing-case-against-waller-moves-forward

Waller given extra time to file appeal in federal case

Tuesday, February 7, 2012 ~ Updated 5:23 PM

By Patrick T. Sullivan ~ Southeast Missourian
Cape Girardeau, MO


Clay Waller has been granted three more weeks to file the appeal of his five-year sentence for his federal Internet threatening conviction.

Waller pleaded guilty Oct. 3 to threatening Cheryl Brenneke, his sister-in-law and guardian of his three children. In sentencing Waller Jan. 3, federal judge Stephen Limbaugh differed greatly from federal guidelines that suggested a six- to 12-month sentence and gave him the maximum five year sentence.


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http://www.semissourian.com/story/1813252.html

RE: Investigation Discovery - Disappeared

Julie of Reality Chatter and the The Hinky Meter brought the following to my attention.

Erin Browne of NBC NEWS - Peacock Productions - Associate Producer is looking for families and close friends of people who have disappeared for possible inclusion in the Investigation Discovery show, Disappeared, in its 5th season.

If you know of any one that has some one missing or an unresolved case, please forward the Link to them. It is an avenue they might be interested in pursuing to bring attention to the case of their loved one.

Erin Browne details the required criteria in the e-mail. The e-mail address of Erwin Browne is included. Your submission would be direct to Erwin Browne.

The following is an e-mail Erin Browne sent to "Help Find the Missing.org".
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http://helpfindthemissing.org/forum/showthread.php?p=932091
Help Find the Missing.org - Investigation Discovery - 1-26-12

Subject: Investigation Discovery - Disappeared
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Also, Julie started a thread here at Reality Chatter in this regard. It can be found in the Forum - Missing.

http://www.realitychatter.com/t3733-investigation-discovery-disappeared-looking-for-cases-for-season-5
Reality Chatter - Investigation Discovery - Disappeared (Looking for cases for Season 5)


Special thanks to Julie for posting this info and alerting families of the missing or unresolved cases. ♥

Crews look for Jacque Waller

Posted: Feb 18, 2012 7:48 PM CST
Updated: Feb 18, 2012 7:51 PM CST

Posted by Christy Hendricks
KFVS - Cape Girardeau, MO





CAPE GIRARDEAU COUNTY, MO (KFVS) -
Search crews took advantage of the nice weather Saturday to look for Jacque Waller.

The Scott County Search and Rescue K9 unit, the Poplar Bluff K9 team, and other volunteers searched two locations in Cape Girardeau County.

Read more:

http://www.kfvs12.com/story/16967842/crews-look-for-jacque-waller

Appeal of Waller's federal sentence filed

Wednesday, February 29, 2012 ~ Updated 6:19 PM

By Patrick T. Sullivan ~ Southeast Missourian
Cape Girardeau, MO


Clay Waller's attorney filed an appeal for his federal sentence on Internet threatening charges Wednesday, but the details of the appeal weren't initially available to the public.

Waller was sentenced to five years in prison in January after he pleaded guilty in October to threatening Cheryl Brenneke, his sister-in-law and guardian of his three children, on an Internet message board in July. Brenneke's sister, Jacque Waller, has been missing since June 1, and Clay Waller is considered a suspect in her disappearance, although no charges have been filed against him.

Read more:

http://www.semissourian.com/story/1821079.html

Jacque Waller missing nine months

10:02 AM, Mar 1, 2012

Written by: Kristen Gosling
KSDK - St. Louis, MO



Jacque Waller


Cape Girardeau County, Mo (KSDK) -- A missing mother of triplets disappeared from Jackson, Missouri, nine months ago.

Jacque Waller hasn't been seen since June 1st, the same day she was set to finalize her divorce with her estranged husband Clay Waller.

Read more:

http://www.ksdk.com/news/article/307210/3/Jacque-Waller-missing-nine-months