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24 • NEWS • OUT & ABOUT NEWSPAPER • APRIL, 2006
Miller to be tried as an adult in Mansfield murder
Staff Reports
The 16-year-old Maplewood High School student
who was arrested and charged with the murder of Eric
Scott Mansfield has been transferred into the adult criminal
court system, said the detective heading up the
investigation.
Dionvelt Miller, a 10th grader at Maplewood, was
arrested by Metro Police on Dec. 7 after a tip from
CrimeStoppers led to his arrest. He was arrested at his
home at 2160 Rock City Street. He was charged with
criminal homicide, aggravated robbery and two counts
of unlawful weapon possession.
“We are awaiting the grand jury to present the case.
After the case is presented we will be playing the waiting
game for a trial date,” said Sgt. Anna-Maria Williams
with the Metro Police East investigative unit. “The date
the trial is set is dependent upon several things, including
how backed up the courts are and when a date will
work for both the prosecution and defense.”
Miller will stand trial along with 18-year-old Anthony
Robinson, who was
charged with criminal
homicide and robbery.
Robinson is believed
by police to have been
with Miller during the
incident.
Mansfield, 33, was
fatally wounded while
behind the wheel of
his silver Volkswagen
Jetta at Chapel and
Greenwood Avenues
on Friday, Nov. 11.
Mansfield drove a
short distance before
pulling to the side of
for six weeks until
the middle of
May. There will
be an artist‘s
reception and
party on April 1
from 6-10 p.m.
There will be food
and entertainment
provided. Stephen
Bargatze, the
number one close-up magician in the
country, will be performing his amazing
feats of magic and sleight of hand.
Harman’s unique talents have been
incorporated in this striking mixture of
art and photography that he has entitled…
“Artography”. Come and meet the
artist and have your art purchased signed
and personalized.
Harman’s works can also be seen at
Tribe beginning on Tuesday April 18 with
an artist reception and party.
2006 HRC Equality Dinner sees
increase in corporate support
With more than 600 people in attendance,
the 2006 HRC Nashville Equality
Chapel Avenue
between Douglas
and McKennie
Avenues. He suffered
a gunshot
wound to the chest
and was found
unresponsive by his
partner, O&AN
staff writer David
Miller.
In his statement
to detectives, Miller
said that he intended
to rob Mansfield
and take his car.
Miller said that Eric Mansfield was shot and
when Mansfield killed near his East Nashville
home on Friday, Nov. 11, 2005.
stopped at the
intersection, he
walked into the
street in front of the Volkswagen with pistol in hand.
Miller said Mansfield accelerated in an effort to get
away. Miller fired a shot. Mansfield drove a short distance
before pulling to the side of Chapel Avenue
between Douglas and McKennie Avenues. �
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Dinner held at the Loews Vanderbilt
Hotel, marked a record year for corporate
donations and sponsorships.
Leading the long list of sponsors was
Bridgestone as presenting sponsor, along
with silent auction sponsor CMT.
Celebrating the accomplishments in the
fight for gay rights and equality, the 11th
annual Tennessee Human Rights
Campaign Nashville Dinner Committee
has seen corporate involvement double
over the 10th annual event last year.
The 2006 event generated $33,000 in
sponsorships, while the 2005 event
brought in a then-record of $17,000.
“We want to recognize the unprecedented
support of local businesses like
Bridgestone, CMT and many others.
Their significant contributions have
made it possible for us to plan such an
extraordinary event,” said co-chair Doug
Huffines. �
Rachel Stanton is co-owner of Diversity
Builder. To have your business news
included in the business briefs, contact
her at Rachel@diversitybuilder.com.
Photo by Paul Balo