Special Grand Jury To Get Hargon Murder Case (Hargon found guilty gets death penalty )

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TAYLORSVILLE, Miss. (AP) -- After two days of intensive searching, investigators say they've exhausted any hope of finding the missing Yazoo County family near the property of a relative suspected in the case.

"We've done everything we can do here," State Highway Patrol spokesman Warren Strain said. "We've exhausted all the information we have developed regarding this site and the buildings on it."

Investigators had been searching near the 160-acre property of Earnest Lee Hargon. Strain said Hargon will be arraigned Monday in Yazoo County on multiple felony charges. Hargon was charged Sunday in Smith County with a drug and firearms violation.

Hargon is a suspect in the disappearance of Michael and Rebecca Hargon and their 4-year-old son, James Patrick.

Strain said prosecutors in Yazoo County will continue with their case against Earnest Hargon.

"Not being able to locate the Hargon family will have zero effect on going forward with the charges," Strain said.

Strain said there was "a laundry list" of possible charges that could be filed in Yazoo County, but declined to specify any of them.

Authorities have not said whether they believe the family members are still alive. Blood and spent bullet casings were discovered at the family's home in Yazoo County. Investigators have not found a .22-caliber weapon that apparently was fired in the home.

Earnest Hargon, an adopted cousin of Michael Hargon, was named in a single charge of possession of methamphetamines while also in possession of a firearm. Hargon was carrying less than an ounce of the drug, authorities said Sunday. The firearm is an AR-15 assault rifle, which Strain said could be converted into an automatic weapon.

Strain said possible evidence was found Saturday at Hargon's property in Smith County but would not elaborate.

Investigators also have been checking a piece of land that Michael Hargon recently inherited from his uncle, Charles Hargon, to determine if it is linked to the disappearance, said Jennifer Hargon, Michael's sister. Earnest Hargon, Charles Hargon's adopted son, was not included in the will, she said.

Strain said the Madison County property is a consideration in the case, but not necessarily a motive.

"It could be a potential motive, but it's not the only one," Strain said, adding that other evidence collected in the searches has linked Hargon to the family's disappearance. He declined to elaborate.

Smith County Sheriff Charlie Crumpton said an arraignment for Hargon had not been set on the drug and weapons charge, but he said it would occur before Wednesday.

Earnest Hargon was being still being held in an undisclosed location.

No big developments emerged on Sunday, although Crumpton said significant progress had been made.

Several people were questioned but were not detained, Strain said.

Lisa Ainsworth, the wife of Earnest Hargon, has been questioned at least twice, Strain said. When asked whether she provided evidence against Earnest Hargon, Strain declined to comment.

Authorities closed off a county road on both sides of Leaf River Veterinary Services. The clinic is on Earnest Hargon's property and his wife works there as a veterinarian, Strain said.

The search area included the clinic, Earnest Hargon's residence, several other buildings and the banks of the nearby Leaf River, Strain said.

Earnest Hargon's brother-in-law, John Ainsworth, 24, described Hargon as an outgoing guy not capable of kidnapping a family. He said the investigation has been hard on his sister, Lisa Ainsworth, who has been happily married to Earnest Hargon for almost eight years.

"It's really a surprise," John Ainsworth said of the speculation of Earnest Hargon's possible involvement in the family's disappearance. "She (Lisa) is dealing with it. It's been pretty hard on her."

Taylorsville Mayor Ron Walker said Lisa Ainsworth, tends to the animals on his farm and he has met Earnest Hargon, who he called "quiet and cordial."

"Lisa is the vet in town. She and her family are well known," Walker said. "Her family is well-respected hardworking people. I'm sorry they're having to go through this."

Janette Brewer, 48, who teaches Earnest Hargon's 16-year-old son, said she is praying for the missing family," Brewer said. "We want them to be found hopefully alive."

Authorities Abandon Smith County Search

Taylorsville 02/29/04 Updated at 9:25pm

[Darlin']

Oh, yes, it can't hurt to try.... It might be a good idea to get the name of the person you speak with and ask him or her if you should expect a call back or follow up.

[Letitring]

Oh My. That is SO SWEET of you. No, I am not a Hargon family member. I don't know them and can't be there for them. This is about the best I can do to try to help. This, and a few other things. Simple things. Wish I could help comfort and help find this Little Family.

I think everyone on this thread has worked so desperately trying to think of some THING, some TIP, some IDEA that could possibly help find this Family. I think we feel we know the Hargon's, because of the extreme emotion this case produces. I don't know how any of us can once look at those beautiful faces, know they were taken from their home and ever be the same.

Thank you for your wishes and all your prayers.

If any of us ever get the chance to meet the Hargon's, we'll be sure to take your well wishes to them.

Thanks for being here.

[MEG33]

Killing the whole family gets rid of witnesses..It is the only reason to kill a 4 year old unless you are a perv.Evil exists.Something evil has happened to this family I fear.

[El Gran Salseron]

"Aaaaw, youknowwhatImean.... Dontcnha ?"

Yes, I know what you mean! :-)

[Letitring]

LOL. I've got plenty of patience, I just wish they'd hurry up! :)

[Darlin']

I fear you're right but no matter, we just want them found so their family can give them a decent burial. That family has endured so much tragedy in recent years and now this. Its heartbreaking

[Letitring]

THANK YOU. :) Yes, it was way too good to leave over there.

[El Gran Salseron]

And with that.....

I bid you all a very good night, sleep tight and don't let the 'skeeters bite! :-)

Yankees have NO idea what that means. heh heh

[Letitring]

I think it's a GREAT suggestion. Please call your tip in. We don't have an e-mail addy and I haven't seen them post one. I think it's a VERY valid tip.

[Lucy Lake]

Do they grind up pet dogs and cats, then cook them in the mixture, also?

[MEG33]

I hope they are found if dead for the family's sake and of course for the prosecutors' case.It is difficult but not impossible to prosecute without a body..

[Letitring]

Goodnight to our DixieChick 2000. :) See ya tomorrow.

[Quix]

I spent a long time earlier trying to find an update on this situation on thread one to no avail.

I still have no clue from Fox News nor from this thread what the current status is.

How can I find out--what post gives that on either thread?

I just don't have time or energy to read every post!!!!

sorry, thanks.

[rebelgirl10]

been out all day, haven't caught up on the other thread.. boy, i'm praying, but this just doesn't look good..

and the rumors are flying..

[Letitring]

Yes, please call again tomorrow. They NEED your tip. Thanks so much for trying tonight and keep it up until you talk to someone you can have confidence in. That is SO important.

God Bless and please feel free to speak up anytime.

[Letitring]

That is fascinating. I had no idea. I use bone meal in my garden.

Interesting and timely information. Thanks.

[Darlin']

Thats so true. I thought I sensed an urgency and fatigue in the latest reports. This sweet faced, little family vanished 2 weeks ago and their loved one have been on an emotional roller coaster ever since. We just need a real good break and maybe well get it tomorrow.

[Letitring]

Tell, Tell. What rumors?