Kirkwood city hall gunman had financial problems

                   
semissourian.com     May 5, 2008            

KIRKWOOD, Mo. — The gunman accused of shooting seven people at Kirkwood City Hall in February was in deep financial trouble, though even those closest to him were not aware of the full extent. ... The St. Louis Post-Dispatch reported Sunday that while it's well known... [read full story]                    

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Charles Lee 'Cookie' Thornton: Behind the smile

stltoday.com     May 3, 2008          

No one seemed to know the level of anguish behind Thornton's smile. His deception. His delusion. His demons. Most folks around town knew about the spectacle of Thornton's protests against City Hall. The histrionics at meetings. The lawsuits. ... By Stephen Deere and Doug...                    

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Charles Lee 'Cookie' Thornton: Behind the smile

tmcnet.com     May 4, 2008          

Charles Lee 'Cookie' Thornton: Behind the smile ... Via Acquire Media NewsEdge) May 4--KIRKWOOD -- It was Feb. 7, three hours before Charles Lee "Cookie" Thornton walked through the doors of City Hall carrying two handguns. In 1999, Cookie Thornton leased a run-down...                    

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Behind the smile

tmcnet.com     May 4, 2008          

Behind the smile ... Via Acquire Media NewsEdge) May 4--KIRKWOOD -- It was Feb. 7, three hours before Charles Lee "Cookie" Thornton walked through the doors of City Hall carrying two handguns. In 1999, Cookie Thornton leased a run-down service station on Kirkwood Road. In...                    

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