Charles Thornton

The choir will sing soothing words of hope when the community gathers Wednesday evening at Kirkwood United Methodist Church for a prayer service marking…

This article first appeared in the St. Louis Beacon, Jan. 1, 2011 - Almost three years have passed since Charles "Cookie" Thornton attacked the Kirkwood…

This article first appeared in the St. Louis Beacon, Feb. 11, 2010 - During the months after the Feb. 7, 2008, Kirkwood City Hall killings, several…

This article first appeared in the St. Louis Beacon, Feb. 10, 2010 - Sometimes, in his dreams, Kirkwood City Attorney John Hessel is back in City Hall. He…

This article first appeared in the St. Louis Beacon, Feb. 5, 2010 - Perception often collides with facts when it comes to race. That is especially true in…

This article first appeared in the St. Louis Beacon, Jan. 20, 2010 - The Kirkwood City Council voted Thursday night to adopt a mediation agreement…

This article first appeared in the St. Louis Beacon: Stock story lines about loners and psychopaths fail to explain Charles Lee “Cookie” Thornton’s…