That's always a problem. Copyright 1997 Tri-City Herald and The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. But these aren't amorous scribbles between lonely male and female inmates.
Prosecutors say the letters are by four scheming men awaiting trial on kidnapping charges.
This correspondence contained orders as to how the various suspects are to testify. The trouble is, none of the notes is signed, and so prosecutors are asking to have each of the accused men submit handwriting samples. A hearing on the matter is set for Aug. 19 in Superior Court, said County Prosecutor Steve Lowe. Lowe would not discuss the specific content of the notes, nor would he say how many notes might have been passed. He did say the notes could be used at trial.