 By KELLY P. KISSEL | Metro editor A lack of tears prompted detective's suspicions in a homicide case. A police investigator says Meshell Hale broke down when told that her estranged husband's body had been found in a burned-out truck, but something seemed odd. "There were no tears," the detective recalled. Hale is on trial in a Baton Rouge courtroom this week.
Human Jukebox director says deaths of three musicians is hard to take. Three members of the Southern University marching band were killed this week in a traffic crash. We spoke with the band's leader.
Having a hard time figuring out the New Orleans Saints this year? Here's one look at what has gone wrong, and what might right the ship. | 
