Convicted slayer says ghost made him kill

CARSON CITY, Nev. (AP) - A Nevada Supreme Court panel has voted 2-1 to reject an appeal from an inmate who claimed his murder conviction should be tossed because a ghost made him kill.

Justices ruled Wednesday that Samuel Marquez wasn't insane when he hit bartender Richard Adamicki over the head with a baseball bat in 2001, and that he should continue to serve the 100-year sentence he received for his first-degree murder conviction.

Marquez stole the victim's wallet and $2,700 from a cash register. The incident was caught on videotape and a few hours later police arrested Marquez, who confessed to the killing.

During the trial, forensic psychologist Mark Chambers testified Marquez saw an apparition during the night of the beating and robbery. He said Marquez claimed he had seen the ghost of a dead woman many times since he was a child in El Salvador.

Chambers testified that Marquez feared the ghost, believing she was responsible for his sister's death and wanted to take him to the afterlife.

ELVIS and LEE

Many people don't know this but Elvis and Liberace were good friends. They had met in the early days of Rock N' Roll and appeared on TV together. Elvis and "Lee" as Liberace liked to be called, made quite an impression on each other. It Seems they're still hanging out together! Reported sightings of their "ghosts" have been popping up all over Las Vegas for years.

Swinging Spirit!

The swing at Fox Ridge park in Henderson Nevada is home to the ghost of a little boy who likes to swing late at night. It seems that the ghostly youngster doesn't like to be bothered while swinging. If you look him in the eyes his face turns into a "demon" and he vanishes.

Is It Liberace?

Liberace the famous pianist who once held Las Vegas audiences spellbound may still be earthbound himself. Many people say they see the great entertainer's ghost at the "Tivoli Gardens" restaurant. A Las Vegas establishment he once owned in life!

Woman Shoots Ghost in Park!

A female passenger on the Haunted Vegas Tour was surprised to find what appears to be a ghost in her photo. She shot the photo of what she thought was an empty park table and bench only to find a pair of ghostly feet rising up into a cloudy mist. The Green Valley Park in Henderson NV is said to be haunted by as many as 3 ghosts. Looks like this one likes to have his picture taken!