Suspect in George Tiller murder confesses; experts doubt defense
Scott Roeder confessed Monday to killing Wichita abortion provider George Tiller, saying he had no regrets because "pre-born children were in imminent danger."
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- Roeder: Abortion doctor's fatal shooting justified to protect unborn children Nov. 9 at 5:36 p.m.
- 'Law & Order' bases episode on George Tiller's shooting Oct. 23 at 12:09 p.m.
- Tiller's work honored in D.C. Nov. 9 at 4:48 p.m.
- Tiller shooting suspect may weigh justifiable homicide defense Nov. 9 at 5:06 p.m.
- Two Wichita churches get letters from Va. minister about Tiller Nov. 9 at 4:48 p.m.
- Bible group scrutinized in Tiller killing Nov. 9 at 5:06 p.m.
- Militants contact Roeder in jail Nov. 9 at 5:11 p.m.
- Roeder to face trial in Tiller killing; pleads not guilty at arraignment Nov. 9 at 5:11 p.m.
- Suspect in Tiller's death in court today Nov. 9 at 5:12 p.m.
- Letters Tiller-death suspect sent to his son Nov. 9 at 5:12 p.m.
- Roeder upset at Operation Rescue Nov. 9 at 5:12 p.m.
- Abortion opponents receive death threats June 19 at 9:57 a.m.
- Prayer vigil planned for Saturday at Tiller’s closed clinic June 17 at 8:03 a.m.
- Remarks by suspect in Tiller death led to $20 million bond June 17 at 1:41 a.m.
- Colorado abortion provider is undeterred June 17 at 9:56 a.m.
- Investigation looks into whether Tiller shooting was part of conspiracy June 14 at 4:21 a.m.
- Tiller's lawyer tells of fears preceding slaying June 13 at 7:43 a.m.
- Closing of Tiller clinic is hailed and mourned Nov. 9 at 5:12 p.m.
- Tiller family: Clinic will close June 9 at 10:38 a.m.
- Comments from suspect in George Tiller shooting fuel unease June 9 at 10:08 p.m.
- Church where Tiller attended has first service since his shooting death June 8 at 6:04 a.m.
- Service for Tiller is peaceful as family, friends remember June 7 at 4:26 a.m.
- 45 vigils planned for Tiller in 24 states June 7 at 1:41 a.m.
- Life experiences shaped Tiller's career June 7 at 1:41 a.m.
- Tennessee church finds growth, healing after shooting a year ago June 7 at 4:23 a.m.
- George Tiller funeral draws protests but ends peacefully Nov. 9 at 5:13 p.m.
- George Tiller honored during 45 vigils in 24 states, group says June 6 at 2:17 p.m.
- Usher recalls George Tiller's last moments June 6 at 8:06 a.m.
- Abortion providers voice safety concerns June 6 at 1:41 a.m.
- Wichita service in the wake of George Tiller's fatal shooting tries to help community heal June 6 at 6:49 a.m.
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- Officials reveal few details about security at George Tiller funeral June 6 at 6:55 a.m.
- Lawyer: George Tiller killing echoes across nation June 6 at 10:13 a.m.
- Justice Department looks into George Tiller killing June 6 at 10:10 a.m.
- Civil rights lawyer: George Tiller slaying causing outrage everywhere June 6 at 8:09 a.m.
- Hundreds gather for interfaith service June 5 at 7:40 p.m.
- Police plan security briefing on Tiller funeral June 5 at 2:11 p.m.
- Roeder had history of financial problems June 5 at 1:41 a.m.
- Former U.S. marshal says Tiller took steps to keep himself safe June 5 at 1:41 a.m.
- Kline fundraising mailer mentions Tiller June 5 at 1:41 a.m.
- Roeder bond set at $5 million June 5 at 1:41 a.m.
- No local takers for PETA billboards June 5 at 6:30 a.m.
- Roeder says he's 'being treated as a criminal' June 5 at 6:16 a.m.
- Judge sets Scott Roeder's bond at $5 million June 4 at 4:06 p.m.
- Scott Roeder, suspect in death of George Tiller, talks from jail June 4 at 4:15 p.m.
- Former marshal helped provide protection for George Tiller Oct. 30 at 11:23 a.m.
- Suspect in Tiller shooting had struggled financially for years June 4 at 12:57 p.m.
- Wichita companies say no to PETA billboards June 5 at 6:30 a.m.
- Church prepares for George Tiller funeral, protesters June 4 at 6:06 a.m.
- Why doesn't the death penalty apply to Tiller suspect Scott Roeder? June 4 at 1:28 p.m.
- George Tiller shooting spurs churches to review security plans June 4 at 6:07 a.m.
- Suspect in Tiller shooting can't be held without bail, his lawyer says June 4 at 6:04 a.m.
- Suzanne Tobias: Killing forces conversation on abortion with kids June 4 at 7:24 a.m.
- PETA plans pro-vegetarian billboards, sparked by Tiller's killing June 3 at 3:04 a.m.
- Lawyer seeks bond for man charged with killing George Tiller June 3 at 5:55 p.m.
- College Hill United Methodist Church will hold Tiller funeral June 3 at 7:45 p.m.
- George Tiller's pastor: Church has healing ahead June 3 at 2:39 a.m.
- Tiller suspect Scott Roeder charged; also linked to vandalism at KC clinic June 3 at 2:40 a.m.
- Anti-abortion group leaders recall contact with suspect June 3 at 1:39 a.m.
- Reader questions and answers about Tiller case Nov. 9 at 5:13 p.m.
- Tiller funeral to be at 10 a.m. Saturday June 3 at 2:38 a.m.
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