Guilty Plea in Child Exorcism Killings | Patch PM

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Child Exorcism Killings: Mom Pleads Guilty to Murder

A Germantown mother and leader of a "Demon Assassins" group pleaded guilty to murder Monday at the start of her trial in Montgomery County Circuit Court for stabbing two of her children to death during a 2014 exorcism.

Zakieya Avery and her roommate, Monifa Sanford, were both accused of killing Avery's youngest two children on Jan. 17, 2014. When interviewed by police, Avery and her roommate, Monifa Sanford, reportedly described seeing the children’s eyes blacken as demons entered their bodies, jumping from one child to the next. They claimed the exorcism was needed to cast out the demons. >>> Read more.

Jimmy Buffett Dines on Crab Cakes, Sails Near Annapolis

A few lucky folks had a treat Thursday when singer, author and sailor Jimmy Buffet dropped by the Boatyard Bar and Grill in Annapolis for lunch. The songwriter — known for hits like "Margaritaville" and "Son of a Son of a Sailor" — was in town for a sail with some friends at the United States Naval Academy. >>> Read more.

Protests in Baltimore Meet Trump Visit Monday

• Community organizers in Baltimore voiced opposition to Republican Presidential candidate Donald Trump, while supporters rallied around him.

College Park One of the Worst College Towns in the USA to Have a Car: Study

• Parking at the University of Maryland is a nightmare compared to other college towns out there.

Target to Hire 70,000 Holiday Workers, Job Fairs Set

• Target will hire more than 70,000 workers nationwide for the 2016 holiday shopping season and has job fairs planned in stores in October.

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