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Wednesday, May 08, 2013  Three women who had been missing for more than a decade were found in Cleveland, Ohio on Monday. That news in Cleveland has given a Hannibal mother new hope.

Wednesday, May 23, 2012  Senator says Secret Service prostitute scandal broader than originally believed, not isolated case

Thursday, April 19, 2012  Secret Service tries to quell furor over scandal, but GOP lawmaker says 'it's not over'

Sunday, March 25, 2012  Sunday night they held a candlelight vigil to celebrate her 24th birthday in Hannibal's Central Park.

Monday, November 14, 2011  Green and pink balloons filled Hannibal's Central Park Sunday afternoon, Christina Whitaker's favorite colors. Her family and friends joined together in strength, hope and prayer.

Sunday, August 07, 2011  Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn has signed legislation aimed at allowing the victims of sex trafficking to have their prostitution convictions vacated.

Thursday, May 19, 2011  Julianne McCrery, 42, of Irving, Texas, was charged with second-degree murder Wednesday in the death of her son, Camden Hughes.

Thursday, May 05, 2011  Peoria police say they don't know where a missing Hannibal woman could be, even though street reports put Christina Whittaker in a 30-block area there.

Thursday, December 03, 2009  An Iowa City woman who tried to trade sex for gasoline faces prostitution charges.

Tuesday, November 17, 2009  Vigils take place after search turns up body of missing NC girl; mom, man face charges

Monday, October 26, 2009  FBI, police rescue 52 kids in child prostitution probes across the US

Thursday, October 22, 2009  Federal judge says 'Adult Services' postings on Craigslist don't always advertise prostitution

Tuesday, June 09, 2009  Most of the men, including a former Iowa official and an attorney, arrested in a prostitution sting in West Des Moines have been placed on probation after pleading guilty.

Wednesday, May 13, 2009  Illinois Atty Gen says Craigslist is getting rid of 'erotic services' ads

Monday, April 20, 2009  Las Vegas Sun wins Pulitzer for expose on worker deaths; New York Times gets 5 prizes