10 things about Lafayette, Louisiana native Holley James

Holley Lynn James Wimunc was an alumna of St. Ambrose University in Davenport, Iowa, United States. It is a private Catholic university founded in 1882 as a school of commerce for young men. BIOGRAPHY Wimunc was an American army nurse. She is Beaux James' sister and was John Patrick Wimunc's wife. John was a U.S. … Continue reading 10 things about Lafayette, Louisiana native Holley James

10 things about Wichita, Kansas’s German Luis Clerici

German Luis Clerici, an Argentine man living in Kansas, was found dead at 19, following his disappearance in January 2010. After his car went missing, he was discovered in a culvert on February 6, 2010. Despite investigations, his killer remains unidentified. He is survived by family in Argentina and the U.S.

10 things about London, England’s Meredith Kercher

Meredith Kercher was a 21-year-old English woman, born in London, who studied in Italy. An aspiring journalist passionate about Italian culture, she was murdered in Perugia on November 2, 2007. She was known for her friendly nature, and her death led to the arrests of Amanda Knox and Raffaele Sollecito.

88 Miss Earth 2007 candidates competing in Quezon City, Philippines

Miss Earth, launched on April 3, 2001, by Carousel Productions in the Philippines, focuses on environmental issues. Miss Earth 2006, Hil Yesenia Hernández Escobar of Chile, will crown her successor on November 11, 2007. The 2007 edition features 88 contestants from various countries competing for the title.