Learn About Other Victims

Tragically Sue’s death is not an isolated case. There are many more victims, and we would like to know about them. The Sue Weaver C.A.U.S.E. vows to promote education and awareness in the memory of those that have lost their lives to unsafe service employment.

 

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2001 Douglas County, Nebraska

Jane Doe 1, raped in her home by David Taitte, a delivery driver for TK Pizza, (a Domino Pizza franchise). When Taitte applied for the job he had been in prison 16 times and had a history of sexual assault. He is now serving 25-30 years. No background check.

2000 Alamo, California

Dr. Kim Fang, a plastic surgeon, was murdered by ex-convict Mesa Kasem (and an accomplice) while working as a delivery man for an auction house. Kasem’s first conviction – for firearms offenses – was when he was 17. He was also a gang member. No background check.

1999 Norcross, Georgia

Melissa Danielle Jennings, murdered by the apartment complex maintenance man, Calvin Oliver, a convicted rapist. Oliver’s criminal record, spanning almost 20 years, included armed robbery, burglary, robbery by force and credit card fraud. At the time that he was hired by the apartment complex, TGM Ashley Lakes Inc., there was an outstanding warrant for his arrest on theft check charges. He is sentenced to life in prison for murder. No background check.

1999 Kansas City, Missouri

Mary Ruth Bales, 80, beaten to death in her home by an ex convict, Wesley Purkey, working as a plumber. He had spent the last 25 years in prison for various violent felonies including aggravated robbery, burglary, assault and kidnapping. No background check.

1998 Alameda, California

Dr. Kerry Spooner-Dean, pediatrician, was robbed and stabbed to death in her home by Jerrol Woods. When hired by America’s Best Carpet Care, Woods was on parole following a 12-year prison sentence for armed robbery. He had multiple robbery convictions dating back more than 30 years. He was convicted for life without parole. No background check.

1998 Kenton County, Kentucky

Ramona Jean Williamson, was strangled to death by Fred Furnish an employee of Tech Dry. After killing Mrs. Williamson, Furnish used her debit cards to withdraw money from her bank accounts. Furnish had several convictions in Kentucky and Indiana for theft, burglary, receiving stolen money by fraud, and assaulting a prison guard prior to being hired by Tech Dry. No background check.

1996 Alameda, California

Terina Ferminick, a minister’s wife, was raped and stabbed to death in the rectory by carpet cleaner, Giles Nadey. He had two previous felony convictions. No background check.

1996 Texas

Jane Doe 2. Kirby Co., a vacuum cleaner manufacturer, was found liable as one its distributors hired a door-to-door salesperson with a criminal record who raped a female customer in her home. No background check.

1995, Dallas County, Texas

Hall Fin Group was found liable when the brother of the apartment’s assistant manager killed a female tenant. The assistant manager had a criminal record. No background check.

1994, Florida

Two students murdered by an employee of Rainbow International Carpet Drying and Cleaning Co., while cleaning a carpet in their home. Employee had prior arrest for drugs, carrying a concealed weapon and resisting arrest with violence. No background check.

1993 Maryland

Jane Doe 3, sexually assaulted in her home by Arthur Von Lanier who had a long criminal record when he started cleaning carpets for Sears. No background check.

1993

Kristi Reade sued the Kirby Company, maker of vacuum cleaners, after a salesman sexually assaulted her in her home. Hired by an independent distributor, he was on probation at the time for indecency with a child. No background check.

1991 Boston, Massachusetts

Alba Pellegrini and John Ward. This 77 year-old grandmother and her 32 year-old quadriplegic grandson were murdered by Jesse Rogers, working as a home health care aide for Trusted Health Resources. When hired, Rogers had six larceny-related convictions. He had been stealing from Ward and murdered them to cover up the thefts. No background check.

Pennsylvania

Jane Doe 4, raped in her home by convicted felon John Cramer, working as a meter reader. No background check.

Tallahassee, Florida

Elizabeth Harris was violently attacked by a deliveryman employed by Tallahassee Furniture. He was a convicted criminal with a history of mental illness. No background check.

 

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