Recent News Articles From the Florida Times-Union

Due to copyright laws with Florida Times-Union, we can only bring you links to the most recent news events listed in the Florida Times-Union concerning Maddie Clifton.

November 2, 2008

• THE MADDIE CLIFTON SAGA: Older sister Jessie Clifton's life was forever changed with the cruel blow.
• THE MADDIE CLIFTON SAGA: Her killer fights back tears when asked about Maddie and her family.
  
• THE MADDIE CLIFTON SAGA: Monsignor John Lenihan remembers Maddie and her family each and every day.
  
• THE MADDIE CLIFTON SAGA: Mark Foxworth, University of North Florida police chief and retired homicide lieutenant in charge of the Clifton case, says he'll never forget that day.
  
• THE MADDIE CLIFTON SAGA: A timeline of events from the day she disappeared.
  
• A day he will never forget...
  
• In their own words...
  
• THE MADDIE CLIFTON SAGA: Former Sheriff Nat Glover say he felt like he failed her.
  
  

Sunday, November 9, 2003

• GRIEF'S JOURNEY
• TIMELINE: A little girl's murder shocked a city

Thursday, June 13, 2002

• Bikers ride for Maddie Clifton
• Maddie Clifton benefit ride helps bid for memorial

Saturday, April 15, 2000

• Maddie's parents honored

Wednesday, November 3, 1999

• A year of healing Clifton family adjusts to life without Maddie

Saturday, August 21, 1999

• Sentencing comments from Steve Phillips
• Sentencing comments from Melissa Phillips
• Phillips sentenced to life

Friday, August 20, 1999
Joshua Earl Patrick Phillips is Sentenced to LIFE IN PRISON

• Joshua Phillips Sentencing
• Transcript of Sheila Clifton's comments
• Transcript of Steve Clifton's comments
• Transcript of Jessica Clifton's comments

Sunday, July 11, 1999

• Phillips faces hard time with adult convicts 'Kid can expect to be a victim'

Saturday, July 10, 1999

• Phillips: 'I'm sorry, I'm sorry' Letter begs for forgiveness

Friday, July 9, 1999

• Court documents raise questions about defense
• 'This was a day of justice'
• Teen to get life term on Aug. 12

Thursday, July 8, 1999

• Jury begins deliberating
• Maddie Clifton slaying may go to jury today Final arguments readied in murder case
• Families quiet, grim during testimony
• The Disappearance
• Possible penalties

Wednesday, July 7, 1999

• Defense presents no case
• Shorstein details Phillips confession
• 14 picked to judge Phillips
• Media invasion stirs Phillips trial scene Bartow residents squint at scrutiny
• National spotlight shines on trial judge

Tuesday, July 6, 1999

• Jury Pool Questioned

Monday, July 5, 1999

• Attorney takes on challenges Phillips' defense latest for Nichols

Sunday, July 4, 1999

• Phillips' mental health at issue

Saturday, July 3, 1999

• Phillips trial set to begin Tuesday

Sunday, June 20,1999

• Family supported during difficult week

Tuesday, June 15, 1999

• Tests ordered for teen Slaying suspect's sanity scrutinized

Thursday, June 3, 1999

• Phillips defense outlined Mental condition listed in court files

Saturday, April 24, 1999

• Phillips venue move unanimous

Friday, April 23, 1999

• Judge sends boy's trial to Bartow

Saturday, April 17, 1999

• Phillips' statement to be heard

Tuesday, February 23, 1999

• Maddie slaying: Teen's statement becomes issue

Thursday, January 14, 1999

• Maddie died of head blows, autopsy says

Wednesday, January 13, 1999

• Documents in Maddie slaying released

Sunday, November 15, 1998

• Churches open doors for prayers, healing Child's slaying brings city together
• Farewell Maddie Clifton, 1990-1998

Saturday, November 14, 1998

• Maddie's story touched a nerve
• Congregation celebrates the life of Maddie at vigil

Friday, November 13, 1998

• Teen's computer seized Maddie's funeral slated tomorrow
• Boys rarely kill girls, child researchers say

Thursday, November 12, 1998

• Seeking answers Police recover stolen items in boy's home
• Sheriff says dog should have been used in house

Wednesday, November 11, 1998

• Shock and grief
• 14-year-old suspect described as 'average, ordinary kid'
• School deals with horror of 'your worst nightmare'
• Residents stunned, horrified

Tuesday, November 10, 1998

• Teen charged with murdering Maddie Clifton
• Sheriff Nat Glover's news conference Tuesday

Monday, November 9, 1998

• Prayers for Maddie 11/09/98

Sunday, November 8, 1998

• Police to widen search 11/08/98
• Publicity is crucial, experts say 11/08/98

Saturday, November 7, 1998

• A mother's plea

Friday, November 6, 1998

• Search continues for missing girl
  

Thursday, November 5, 1998

• Girl, 8, disappears
• Scared friends help comb area in Southside