Web site has homicide from Newton Falls

The prosecutor says Web posting is another resource to bring Claudia Hoerig to justice.
By TIM YOVICH
VINDICATOR TRUMBULL STAFF
WARREN -- The search for Claudia Christina Hoerig, wanted internationally for the March 12 murder of her husband, has been posted on "America's Most Wanted" Web site.
Hoerig, 42, has been indicted on a charge of aggravated murder in the shooting death of her 44-year-old husband, Karl, a commercial pilot and highly decorated Air Force Reserve pilot, in their Newton Falls home.
According to an affidavit issued Thursday, Karl Hoerig was going to tell his wife that he was going to leave her the day he was killed.
After allegedly shooting him, she drove to the Pittsburgh International Airport, flew to New York City and then to her native Brazil.
She has dual citizenship in the U.S. and Brazil.
The U.S. and Brazil have an extradition treaty, but it's the policy of Brazil not to abide by it.
The U.S. Marshals Service has obtained a warrant charging her with unlawful flight to avoid prosecution.
Dennis Watkins, Trumbull County prosecutor, said Tuesday that unless Brazil allows the extradition, there can be no justice in the case.
He said his office was contacted by "America's Most Wanted" and provided the information on the Web site.
"It's our believe they [the Web site] will be helpful" in bringing Claudia Hoerig back to this country to stand trial, the prosecutor said.
What's being done
Watkins explained that "America's Most Wanted" is gathering additional information for a possible television segment about the case.
Paul Simpson, a producer with "America's Most Wanted," said the program "will do everything in our power" to help the county sheriff, prosecutor and marshals.
Anyone who has information about the case can call (800) CRIME-TV.
According to the affidavit supporting the charge, Claudia Hoerig bought a .357-caliber revolver with a laser tracking device two days before the shooting and took target practice with it.
Karl Hoerig was found shot to death in their home March 15 after he failed to show up for training with the 910th Tactical Airlift Wing at the Youngstown Air Reserve Station in Vienna.
Karl Hoerig had told a fellow Southwest Airlines pilot that he feared what his wife would do when he told her he was moving out of the house.