Morgan Harrington Case: Virginia State Police On New Search
Charlottesville, VA– Virginia State Police are searching an area of route 64, between mile markers 112 and 114 today in their efforts to locate missing VT student, Morgan Harrington.
Located approximately 4 miles west of Charlottesville, VA, the stretch of highway leads up to an early area of interest, Crozet, VA.
VSP PR Manager, Connie Geller says the area is not being searched based on any new tip.
Check back to blinkoncrime.com for this developing story.
Update #1. Jim Hanchett, Newsplex, reports the search has ended for this area today, and is awaiting any news of other possible search areas.
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Dan has counsel?
Sue, why is it anymore an implication of guilt for one of the basketball players to have obtained counsel (if true) than for Dan or anyone else who was in contact with Morgan? I didn’t originally come back here to make another comment about possibly unjust speculation, but here I go again. Let me explain why I come down so hard on what I consider reckless and unjust speculation. Years and years ago, even before Al Gore “invented” the internet, a close relative of mine was widely believed to have committed a very serious crime. His guilt was “known” by all, but not proven in a court of law. Can any of you here imagine what it is like to live in a small community where your “guilt” is talked about everyday even though you were never convicted of a crime? Bloggers are not all that different from community gossips. Now, for the real reason I decided to return to this forum even though I thought I had my say earlier. Some have questioned whether Jamil Tucker was released for academic reasons. I have no doubt that is the case. I am going to speculate now without any basis in fact. He probably knew he was on thin ice academically, his reason for taking a voluntary leave of absence. UVa’s basketball team has just returned to play after exams, coinciding with the announcement of Tucker’s dismissal team. Exams probably confirmed that his grades made him ineligible for UVa’s standards with regard to athletes. Locals in Charlottesville know the topic of UVa’s academic standards have come to the forefront with the recent firing of the football coach. Lot’s of comments were posted locally that UVa will never be competitive in any major sport as long as it’s academic standards are kept higher than required by the NCAA. In my opinion, these people think colleges exist for their sports programs, not to provide an education, but that’s a topic for a less serious forum. So, do I question that the dismissal was based on academics. No. As others have said, better athletes than Jamil have met the same fate. Do I have any insight to why his grades have suffered? If there’s any involvement for any of the 2-3-4 members of the basketball team, that’s a matter for the LE. I, as a private citizen sitting here in my nice warm living room waiting for 2 feet of snow to melt will not cast stones at them or anyone else when I know absolutely nothing, and to my mind, am not entitled to any inside knowledge. I will just continue to pray that Morgan chose to walk away from something she did not want to face, but if that’s not the case, I hope with all my heart that her abductor is brought to justice and that her family finds a sense of peace. To all who celebrate the birth of Christ, Merry Christmas, and Happy New Year to all!
I meant to write-do I have any insight into why his grades have suffered? No.
Comment by hummingbird — December 23, 2009 @ 5:36 am
It comes across as highly charged and cocky to me, and reminds me some of the unkind and insinuating nature that was behind the release of the fairly harmless, but somewhat edgy photos of Morgan and her brother Alex that were lifted without his permission from his Facebook page .
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So whoever posted the Halloween photos has permission to post them? That’s doubtful.
Also, just because someone obtained counsel isn’t an implication of guilt.
Sue — Most of the players would not have the resources to retain counsel — unlike the rich kids. If they needed counsel, the university would provide some representation. However, you have been stating that the basketball players were guilty of something for weeks simply because you think it so with no evidence. It is hard to take your advice to not judge someone else too quickly seriously.
Regardless, retaining counsel is smart and not an indication of guilt for the overall crime — especially where, as here, it looks like people were partying underage and essentially left a friend who ended up missing and thus possibly fearing some negligence claim.
In regards to the black fabric found, I would think forensics would be able to determine if Morgan’s DNA was on it, if it was consistant with the material she had on, if the material was stretched/torn, etc.
Two in the car, or two in the car besides Morgan? Three in the car, or three in the car besides Morgan? Two go home? Three go home? Honestly, the reporting in just about every aspect of this case has been 100x sloppier than reporting usually is—possibly because the info coming to the reporters is flaky and not solid? I don’t know, but just like any quote from Casey Anthony, I think you have to take every so called ‘news’ report with a grain of salt. Look around, you’ll see very factual reports that it was Morgan who called the friends, and then you’ll see some saying the friends called Morgan. It’s the oddest thing, but it makes it even shakier when we try to come up with theories cuz we aren’t able to build them on solid facts. So frustrating!
This site has been accused of being a “gossip” site. I want to tell the friends of Morgan Harrington that the people on this site spend endless hours trying to figure out what happened to Morgan, without the help they could use from you. Most everyone here have families and homes to take care of but they dedicate their time to helping to solve cases where the bad guys think they have out-smarted everyone. If you read from the beginning, they have come full circle to maybe being close to finding out what happened to beautiful 20 year old Morgan Harrington. Merry Christmas y’all. sincerely
Alexandra-
My sincere thanks. I am very proud of the posters here, and that they let me hang out.
May God be with the Harrington’s and all families in need of his warmth today.
Merry Christmas to All
B
YOU know who you are.
SEND AN ANONYMOUS TIP.
WHERE CAN MORGAN BE FOUND?
LET THE HARRINGTON’S BURY THEIR DAUGHTER.
Mosiac,
Thank you for your kind words. I also value your contributions.
Believe it or not, I also valued OYE’s posts. But, as much as I valued them, I do not think she should have been left unchecked to voice her scorn of Morgan. After all, Blink’s site is for the victims. She allows no one to disrespect the victims ,their families or one another on her site. I think that is a good thing. (keep in mind Blink told OYE she would have to respect others or she would have to boot her from the site which happened to OYE on another site))
I do not know who OYE is either. I think no one here, besides Blink, does. Although, her status is not known now, it was then.
So, to a certain extent OYE has the cover of anonymity still.
I agree, most people will shut down when they feel threatened. That is human nature.
These are the important *facts?* from OYE’s posts:
Morgan, instead of driving around drinking and smoking all night,went to a party before or after the concert (unknown to OYE) Some how whether from the fall or alcohol poisoning Morgan dies. The young people 18-21 panic and cover this up. Leaving Morgan to be listed as a missing person.
Quotes from OYE
“Do you think a 18-21 year old would come forward? Or, would you hope to God that someone would eventually connect the dots?” Paraphrase- If those with her were drinking or doing drugs would they come forward …”and, would they make sure she still had her camera?”
“I have it on good info that MH was told “not to get drunk at that party”. I dont know if the party was before the concert, or maybe one to which she went after leaving the arena. . .If that is true perhaps scenario was this: MH “I cant get back in, I’m going to get a ride to X LOCATION for the party” SS: “Ok well then dont get drunk, etc” MH “yeah, WTF ever, dont worry about it” After concert, no Morgan, so SS & Company are like “I told her not to. . . .we can’t wait on her forever” EXIT SS & Company. Meanwhile, MH partied it up at X LOCATION, she OD’s, partiers freak and she is left in some unknown location…….and assuming for A SECOND that rather than ride around in a car all night smoking and/or drinking, she went to a party with some “friends”: #1 where would students most likely meet up to party? a local hotel? abandoned buildings somewhere? a local back road? students in my area tend to meet up in a wooded area near a State campground. . . back at JMU from whence they came?
I don’t know knew these tidbits to be fact or whether,she like us was just being an arm chair detective. I am hopeful that LE does read this board and they have followed up with OYE in order to find out the truth.
Forgot an important post of OYES
“local comments immediately following MHs disappearance (a couple days after and BEFORE everyone close stopped talking) were that she was at a party. Not sure if before or after the concert. IF after, and if Econolodge comments ring true, should be easy enough for LE to find out who was in rooms. . . or at least who booked them and go from there. Econolodge is a stones throw from JPJ. Look at google maps”
Sherlock,
Hello. I took Observers advice and went back and reviewed your post. I am glad I did. What you had to say was very insightful. Once I got overr my initial reaction, to defend Metal, lol. I most asuredly see your point. I am now with you, so to speak.
In an article from CollegiateTimes dated October 22,Morgan’s father lends credence to your astute observations:
_Dan Harrington, Morgan’s father said he had bought tickets for Morgan and her group months before the show.
“Metallica wasn’t necessarily her type of band, but she likes all types of music, and that was a band she wanted to see,” Harrington said.
http://www.collegiatetimes.com/stories/14487/police-conclude-harrington-ground-search
Having found this quote, and going off your post:
-Forget the Metallica show – what ELSE what going on that night socially that was more important to Morgan. Important enough to fabricate a lie, harmless in inception probably, as young kids trying to pull one over Mom and Dad. But Oh, what a tangled web ……. -
As Alexandra said so nicely in her post(Thank You) have we come full circle?
What was going on that night? A video shoot? preparation for a video shoot?with one of her favorite bands? Harmless, to a 20 year old scary to a parent.
Thinking as a parent, I would not want my daughter involved in a body painting video, I would not want my daughter staying at some hotel with a musical group- no offense to you, Sherlock. I am in no way saying HH and his crew were involved, perhaps something went wrong in Morgan’s plans/transportation and she never made it, or perhaps there was another social event going on that had nothing to do with this shoot…that Morgan would have known about six months in advance- and she would have needed her friends to act as cover- Let’s try to think on that. GOOD WORK Sherlock. Thanks for the nudge Observer.
Redly, I have never stated that the basketball players were guilty of anything.
I have, however, speculated that they may be. This is my right, as it is the right of everyone here.
I am not threatened by the opinions of others, as I am not afraid to admit that I am sometimes wrong and sometimes right.
Hey ya’ll,
Have been reading and studying along with you guys and I just have one question. Are ya’ll SURE that’s Sara Snead in those Halloween pictures? Because she doesn’t look anything like the earlier pictures of Sara and this chick looks about 30-45 pounds heavier. I’m aware of the freshman 15 and the fact that drinking a lot can cause you to retain water and gain a few pounds but WOW.
If it is, in fact, Sara Snead, like I said, WOW.
Merry Christmas everybody!
Re #802 Ocho :
Thankyou Ocho. I also believe everyone is innocent until proven guilty . However, I am all for every person involved in any way, and every relevant piece of evidence that comes to light, coming under the microscope during the investigation, especially as there are so few solid facts and the ones we do have keep changing.
Harmless or not , for the record I am in agreement with the posting of the Halloween pix.
If Morgans friends have nothing to hide, then I would like to hear more statements from them. The horse has escaped the barn, It is already too late. Their names and identities and reputations are in the public eye, it was somewhat inevitable, and the pictures exist because the friends were at the party, posed for them and they were publicly posted. If the friends have something to more to say, and have nothing to hide, now would be the time to speak. Not speaking and having others speaking up for them, with conflicting statements, just adds to the speculation and confusion. I do believe that the truth will eventually come out and Morgan will be found.
Ocho , with regard to my quote in a post I wrote on Dec 23rd that you copied and pasted “out of context” in your posting, which reads;
“comes across as highly charged and cocky to me, and reminds me some of the unkind and insinuating nature that was behind the release of the fairly harmless, but somewhat edgy photos of Morgan and her brother Alex that were lifted without his permission from his Facebook page.’”
I feel I must clarify what I meant “in context ” even though it may offend some, and I am sorry for that.
Actually I was in part, to referring to past postings by O.Y.E. and “Beyond Belief”and some others, that made statements about, and questioned Morgans’ lifestyle and M.O . insinuating that it may have led to her demise. This was also around the time the ( to quote myself again) “fairly harmless but somewhat edgy” pictures from Morgans’ brothers F..B. were published, and Morgan, ( the victim) was subjected to some critical speculation and comments about her character and lifestyle. There was an undercurrent of “she got what she deserved” NO ONE deserves to go missing, be victimized, or be lost and forgotten, no matter what anyone may think about their lifestyle.
The Halloween pix of the friends so soon after Morgans’ disappearance ,were much more disturbing to me than any pix of Morgan I have seen so far. Sorry I said it.
Actually in my original post I meant that the outfits and “attitudes” of Morgans’ friends came across to me as highly charged, cocky and irreverant. Amy Melvin/scantily wrapped dead mummy/Sarah Snead/ pale face, dark eyes, red lipstick, in a similar, but more tacky outfit to Morgan, was eerily reminiscent of Morgan.
I hope that clarifies what I was originally saying. I hope the “friends” have a clean conscience and the BG
is apprehended and caught, and Morgan is found and her family get some peace , some resolution and everyone can slowly pick up the pieces of their lives and move forward.
It now appears to me that in fact Amy Melvin did not drive back in Morgans’ car with Sarah Snead.
That Dan and Amy stayed behind, could someone clarify that for me please.
It is Christmas Eve and we are praying for a miracle to bring a mother and fathers precious child home.
Morgan Dana Harrington, beloved daughter of Dan and Gil Harrington, beloved sister of brother Alex.
please hear our prayers and bring Morgan home.
Thankyou to every concerned soul on this page and to Blink and Peace at Christmas to one and all.
Re:
“Also, just because someone obtained counsel isn’t an implication of guilt”
I don’t think anyone is implying that because someone obtained counsel that was an admission of guilt. However, if say there were three/four people in a car and one turns up missing and one obtains and the rest do not…..Well, I think it would at least warrent some further investigation. Just my opinion.
It is Christmas Eve and we are praying for a miracle to bring a mother and fathers precious child home.
Morgan Dana Harrington, beloved daughter of Dan and Gil Harrington, beloved sister of brother Alex.
please hear our prayers and bring Morgan home.
Thankyou to every concerned soul on this page and to Blink and Peace at Christmas to one and all.
AMEN!!
re #89 momof3:
Most interesting post momof3 well done!! I would much prefer to think Morgans friends were covering for her and that something went wrong and she could very well have been at another location, I did see pix from the video shoot but none of Morgan.
Even more reason for the friends to come forward with information to LE if they have not done so already.
I agree good work “Sherlock” and thanks for the nudge “Observer”
I’m really confused by Dee S.’s new claim that she left the arena with her friends and went back to JMU to go to sleep. Earlier in this or the previous thread it said that Dee and her “party” met up with Morgan’s “party”. I believe I read that both of these “parties” were going to go party – confusing, I know. And Morgan’s “party” said “someone is missing.” Now is this verified? If so, has Dee changed her tone? Is so, why?
I’m really not sure I trust Dee though. As previously noted, she seems to step up for the friends when they are being attacked, but MH is missing, and I still haven’t heard one word from her about how horrible that is.
I’m not trying to implicate the friends in any way, but as it was already previously noted on numerous accounts, Morgan seems different from them. I would think the friends would be very JEALOUS of her.
It`s obvious you can narrow down the list of POI from the actual location of the last sighting:
The BB players (imo).
BP met Ms Harrington at the venue/vicinity.
Was pre-planned or unexpected.
A female is involved in Ms Harrington leaving the JPJ arena, if not 2.
It is imperative that LE investigate AM and what any “co-friends” did on said night, Ms Harrington`s disappearance is related.
AM is the only 1 of the 9 who knows what Ms Harrington`s real intentions were that night but is otherwise compromised.
No conspiracy, it only takes 1 strong character to lead a group, inadvertantly.
Basically, Morgan Harrington`s killer is known to her “friends”…
On this Christmas day i can only offer the 1 hope that Ms Harrington is alive and that is that she chose to disappear, very feasible to the good hearted but highly unlikely to the practical.
God bless the Harringtons xXx
FYI (BP = bad PERSON)
okay, sorry, the person I thought was sara snead was actually dianna douglas…sorry, my bad…
MORGAN…..sweet darling…..where are you?
I’m sneaking away….thank god for Mac notebooks….Thought I would check in quickly……amongst family and friends, celebrating Christmas. Joyful. Getting ready for midnight mass. I am prayerful.
Morgan is on my mind. I am thinking St. Jude tonight.
I have been part of the blink family for a short time, only 2 months…..since Morgan went missing,but have grown appreciative of all of our “gifts” in our journey finding Morgan.
She never leaves my mind. Even in the midst of my dearest loved ones during a holiday. I will not ponder why. She is just special.
In gratitude: Blink you are the very best! Serving Jarlseburg: (It’s low fat)
J2K: Where are you and your goblets? Most missed. we need you!
Mom of 3 : You are truly the best. So thoughtful.
Pamtx: I miss your posts
hummingbird: Luv you on target detail.
Suz: The god father is one of my all time movies
Mouse: Great logic and poise. (tip hat)
Local: You Rock
Sherlock: Thank god we finally got a real “guy” on here!
Observer: My hat goes off to you. Our leader, and grounder of all logic. Blessings to you for all your dedication and hard work for the victims of crime, especially Morgan. Thank you for your intelligence, and offerings to us the public, of the MH.
Word: cannot forget about you…how could anyone? You have special gifts. You use them so wisely.
Skyler: You are beautiful and transparent. Your posts have brought us all to that dreadful night. I lived it through your posts. Your a great mom and friend to all. Peace.
Hummingbird: Love your insight, connections, and contributions.
Blackpearl: Another one of stars on this board. Awesome and keen your mind works.
Mosiac: I find all your posts intriguing and well thought out. So masterful.
Judi: Thanks for calling us on each and every detail. You could be a difference maker.
The list could go on and on.If I missed anyone….apologies…
All who post on this board are wonderful. I need to get back to my party: Please forgive me if I have forgotten anyone! We have one goal, and are united in one heart. MORGAN.
Lastly, much thanks in the Christmas spirit to :
Open your eyes: I hope you have a very Merry Christmas and I hope that you will hold Morgan close in your heart. She is missed in a way that words cannot discribe. We need to get beyound the anger. Can you try? We all want Morgan to come home. I hope that you can help us.
Open your eyes, we really need you here to help us understand.
Danielle, I ditto above for you. I wish both of you so much peace in your hearts.
This is to all. I have come to know youall in a far away sort of way,, but have become attached.
(Glass of Prisoner raised, I am a red wine drinker, no switch hitting for me)
Merry Christmas to you all. May Morgan be peaceful, resting, and in gods arms. Let’s find her. Bring her home.
PEACE to you all including Morgans friends. May you too be at peace.
Dan and Gil, and Alex you are in our prayers. As Blink indicated, my you have warmth during this difficult time.
Cyber Christmas hug to all!
Re post #819
I am with you Maya I feel confused by Dees’ new claim that she and her party left the arena with her friends and went back to JMU to sleep, as I also read in earlier threads that Dee and her “party” met up with Morgan’s “party”. I also read that both of these “parties” were going to go party, confusing, I agree. And Morgan’s “party” said “someone is missing.”I also ask is this verified? If so, has Dee changed her tone? If so, why?
I am also somewhat skeptical of Dee, her motivation and her accounts of what occurred the night Morgan disappeared.
Finally thank you Liam Fahey post #820 I too believe that it is imperative that LE investigate AM and what any “co friends” did on said night.
It is still Christmas Eve here on the West Coast.
God Bless the Harringtons we need a miracle
AMEN
in regards to Dee,
i remember her earlier post and she said they were going to meet up
with Morgans friends (but didnt), because Morgans group stated one of
their friends were missing.
i’ve found Dee to be concerned about Morgan & very sensitive to her missing, in her earlier FB posts.
Dee usually comes to FB when her name is brought up due to confusion with her & Morgan looking similar.
the recent Hook article:
blew my mind with the information that LE has not released,
like about Morgan’s purse contents were found “in a separate location near the place where the purse was discovered”.
whaaat??
when all they’ve said before was that there were no signs of a stuggle.
I know LE believes she dropped the bag, and nothing was nefarious- I do not agree, but I would like to see a pic of the bag.
B
I just happened to pop over to the findmorgan fb page, and Dan Harrington had left a comment about an hour ago regarding a possible sighting of someone who looked like Morgan at a Sheetz in Charles Town WV last night. Looks like the man who spotted her has contacted LE and the manager of the store has initiated a review of the video surveillance tape. The witness said the girl had long blonde curly hair, black boots with a gold buckle, was with a dark haired girl in a Ford Expedition, vanity plate “Tipsy” of something like that, gold or tan in color. He said she didn’t seem to be in distress at all.
How awesome would it be if it where her? For her parents just to know she’s “ok” on Christmas would indeed be a miracle.
My thoughts and prayers are with the Harrington family today. I had hoped against hope that they’d have Morgan home, one way or another, by Christmas. I hope they get a Christmas miracle today.
You guys are so awesome at deciphering all the conflicting information and trying to make sense of it that I haven’t even bothered to chime in. It’s hard enough just reading and trying to keep up!
In response to Georgie’s post #826–Can you please post the link? I was not able to find the comment you mentioned–this is wonderful news about a possible sighting of Morgan–praying it is not a hoax of some kind.
Re:
Comment by Georgie — December 25, 2009 @ 11:47 am
I am praying for a miracle! It is great to know that people out there are still on the lookout, and sounds like this person did all of the right things in response. Morgan, if you are out there, even if you don’t want to go back to whatever, please just let your family know that you are ok! If someone did take the life of this girl, her family deserves to know where she is, and she deserves to rest in peace.
Chad
Beautiful post, we are all thinking of her today.
Re: Wanttohelp
here is the link http://www.findmorgan.com/forum/showthread.php?t=1531
Gil Harrington’s thoughts from 12/16
ON DECEMBER – 24 – 20096 COMMENTS
Morgan, sometimes I get by pretending you’re just away at school. Happy at Blacksburg and attending classes at Tech… But I never really fool myself. You never call to check in and I know you are not there.
Yet, I still believe that you are– you exist somewhere, still alive. We just have to find you, wherever you are being held.
We have loved you completely, full on, your whole life. I just hope that the reservoir of love is deep enough to give you adequate courage and strength to sustain you during this ultimate challenge. I know you are very clever and resourceful.
Find your way, darling. We are waiting, trying to guide you back to the rest of your life. 2 4 1.
FAMILY BLOG
Chad, what a beautiful and heartfelt post, you are such a valuable presence here.
Yes Morgan has captivated us , she is “shiny ” like her mother Gil says.
She is always with me, when I wake up , when I fall asleep, and today as presents are opened, toasts are made. Joni Mitchell is singing “I wish I had a River ” I could skate away on, one of my favorite christmas songs .It is a sunny day here in California
I pray Morgan, is somewhere, warm and safe, and dry, and if she has passed over to the other side, that she is wrapped in the arms of hosts of Angels and looking down at all the love that is beaming up to her and Dan, Gil ,and Alex,from all of us
THANKYOU Blink PEACE to ALL
AMEN Chad “Let’s find Morgan and bring her home”
Chad, Wishing you a Very Merry Christmas, friend. Thank you for your kindness. I pray that the new sighting pans out. The Harrington’s are in my prayers.
May the New Year bring Peace for All.
chad, thanks for sharing Gil Harrington’s words from 12/16. They are very moving and sad, especially this Christmas day. God Bless the Harringtons and bring them peace through these difficult holidays.
This is now from 5 hours ago, scroll down the comments a little until you see Dan Harrington’s post with now 11 comments. I hope this link works:
http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#/group.php?gid=162224546575&ref=mf
Melissa, Thanks for posting the link–hoping and praying for the Harringtons.
Blink: Please do not post this if you think it is inappropriate. Delete/edit as you feel necessary
I do not mean to shed a negative light on anyone but so many things about Morgan’s disappearance just don’t sit right with me and I question why everyone seems convinced that Morgan is the victim of foul play and that she is no longer alive. My own thoughts are leaning towards Morgan choosing to leave and that she is still very much alive. I apologize for the length…
What if Morgan left on her own?
Why leave a concert before the band you went to see comes on stage? I am not buying she was a big Metallica fan or she wouldn’t have left (nor kissed her friend on the cheek before going to the bathroom). Did she leave because she was supposed to meet someone outside? Were they late showing up? It will take a while for them to get there to pick her up so she tries to get back inside because its cold (maybe a bit rainy)? Is she upset because she is stuck outside waiting for them?
What time did she call her parents to say she arrived and where did she say she arrived at?
Was her last call or text to her friends inside that her meeting didn’t happen/friend wasn’t there/ride was late? They couldn’t reach her after that and weren’t sure what happened (but weren’t terribly worried)? Is that why her friends told DS that one of their party was missing?
What if the reason her friends had the keys to her car at the concert was because she never intended to return?
Morgan’s purse, identification, make-up and phone (minus battery) were found the next morning; not one of thousands of people leaving the concert noticed a purse on the ground? Could the purse have been placed there after the concert? Could the battery have been removed to prevent location tracing and the phone left with the purse because its useless if you do not wish to be found?
Why were her friends so vague about her disappearance, the car driven and why they left Morgan outside in the cold while they enjoyed the concert? Its hard to believe several people could be that mean or stupid. They lawyered up and are not acting publicly distressed about Morgan’s disappearance. Do they know she had other plans and that she is ok? Are her friends keeping quiet because left willingly or they don’t want to say anything negative?
What if Morgan’s recent frequent trips home were to collect some of her personal belongings or items of value that could be sold to help support herself? The necklace just seemed to me as being an odd choice with her outfit to wear to a metal concert. From the photos posted (see next comment) it was obvious that Morgan had a sense of style in putting a look together and this necklace doesn’t fit the look. Is any of her jewelry or other valuables missing from her parent’s home or her apartment?
Is she going to balance her checkbook with Dad because she is overdrawn? Why would she make plans to balance a checkbook and study for a math test with her dad (at noon) after driving a few hours (and back supposedly) to a concert when she knew she would be partying (maybe drinking/drugs) after? She is reported to have been seemingly intoxicated while wandering around outside JPJ.
The photos or Morgan that were briefly posted online were described by many as “compromising”. To me they looked like a normal 20 year old with a spirited and multi faceted personality. Was their posting meant to show that there was more to Morgan than has been represented? I am not sure how to word this properly but these photos gave a different impression than a girl with a pony tail holding a puppy on her family’s living room sofa. I sense that Morgan is not as naive and sheltered as initially inferred but is a bit more worldly and aware. (I see that as a good thing.)
Why do there seem to be more (supposed) sightings of Morgan at different places after the concert than at the concert (UVA dorm room/Econolodge/Sheetz in Orange/Hampton Inn in Baltimore and the latest—Georgie’s post #826 about a possible sighting at Sheets in West Virginia last night??
Why did Morgan switch high schools in her SENIOR year? I cant imagine it was her choice since I switched schools my senior year because we moved and it was horrible. Possible reasons to switch schools would be because you moved (she didn’t), were failing miserably, or maybe to get away from a bad influence (boyfriend, friends, alcohol or drugs).
Why the time period of 6 months for the “phenomenal” ( http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/33480916/ns/today-today_people/) relationship with her parents? Why was Morgan so closely monitored? Did she previously have some kind of problem and her parents were keeping a watchful eye to make sure everything was ok or were they just extremely involved in their 20 yr old daughter’s life?
Who is Morgan really? What does she do when hanging out with her friends? If there are pictures of Morgan partying it up like her friends on Halloween would that make her a terrible person and not worth looking for?
I know the Harringtons love their daughter deeply and are in unimaginable pain over her disappearance. I sincerely hope Morgan has taken off and will contact her parents or get word to them somehow to at least let them know that she is ok.
Oh my! A possible Morgan sighting close to my home away from home, Charles Town. I often go to that Sheetz. It’s a super busy one (but I guess all Sheetzes are usually hopping). Wow, let’s hope there’s something to this sighting—and that they find something of interest on the tape, if LE plans to look at it—but I’m having a hard time putting a scenario together to explain it. (Of course, there are infinite possibilities, but nothing springs to mind.)
Re#824 Dee’s account of the night. How many kids that age would attend a concert like Metallica, leave, go back to school and go to bed. HELLL=O…I would think the night had just begun.
Re: #713 Comment by sandyeggo — December 23, 2009 @ 3:38 pm
I definitely think that photo is of Morgan (already said this)…though that doesn’t necessarily mean she created that account. Still, if you search Facebook for that name “shwan halmat” you get two accounts… the one in question with MH’s picture, no network, and sex listed as male… and another in Roanoke without a picture. This could be a fun, silly side account… the name– which might be an inside joke (?)– could be pronounced like Swan Helmet. Regardless of whether it was a silly thing posted by MH or someone else, perhaps it contains info….
—Shwan is a real person. He attended Northside. Awesome guy. Thought I would clear that up!
When Dee was first interviewed she said the friends group had someone missing so they (the friends) left, instead of going to the party. She also said she thought about saying it wasn’t her in the video but people wouldn’t drop it. Now we are supposed to believe that Dee and her group went home and went to bed and Morgans group waited there for their friend that said she had a ride. I hope the police are keeping track of any changing stories they are getting.
http://www.whsv.com/home/headlines/66764102.html
On Tuesday, Virginia State Police confirmed the video and pictures thought to show Morgan Harrington before her disappearance October 17, actually show James Madison University sophomore Dee Spolarics. Spolarics says this case of mistaken identity is opening up a world of similarities between herself and the missing student.
When Spolarics bought a ticket to the concert, she had no idea just how small her world was about to become.
Spolarics, her boyfriend and three other guys went to the concert and say it was a great crowd. Afterward, they tried to meet up with friends, seated in another part of the arena. Those friends were mutual friends of Spolarics and Morgan Harrington.
“We call and [our friend] is like, ‘We’re actually missing somebody,’ one of the people she was with, and they’re like, ‘We don’t know what happened to her. She said she was getting a ride home, so we guess she’s fine,’ but so we’re like OK, we didn’t think anything of it and they went home,” says Spolarics.
More than a week later, those trying to find Harrington spotted a blond woman in video posted online and made a connection. Spolarics says she’s the one in the video and police agree.
“I thought I would say ‘oh that’s not me’ and it would be over, but people were coming up with theories,” says Spolarics.
Spolarics and Harrington are both average height, blond, college-aged women. The night of the concert they were both wearing black shirts, black mini-skirts and black boots.
“I can definitely see people who didn’t know, who wanted it to be Morgan, I wish it was her and not me,” says Spolarics.
Merry Christmas to all !
A few updated random musings -
The time factor of 6 months appears BOTH as the time (according to Dr. Harrington) that Morgan had been closer in relationship (and good behavior??) with her family – and of course, the time in advance that Dr. Harrington bought the Metallica tickets. Interesting.
Positing the Crime of Deception theory, gives up three possibilities.
1. Morgan DID originally intent to go to Metallica 6 months before, but sometime weeks before the show, secretly changes her plans because some other opportunity has taken priority for her. What is this?
2. Morgan knew 6 months in advance that she would NOT attend the Metallica show. The tickets were bought as a cover for her plans (and/or her friends plans).
I have trouble with this theory, due to the implausible fact of a 20 year old making plans that far in advance. But possible certainly.
A. Rendezvous with ex-BF that she has been forbidden to see. This is a chance to see him away from spying eyes, since she will have an alibi for the evening.
B. She planned on running away 6 months in advance.
3. She planned to do exactly as she told her parents, but something changed at the concert that caused her to leave before Metallica.
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Due to the apparent deception on some facts by her friends, and some holes in the stories, I think that #1 is the best theory right now.
Something changed weeks before, and a cover story was created then.
Now, the tickets. The normal thing for kids her age (I have a 21 y.o. nephew that goes to Dave Matthews concerts) is to get on line and buy the tickets themselves. Why didn’t her Dad just give her the money or put it in her account? Surely Morgan knew how to order tickets online with a credit card herself. And kids keep up with tickets sale deadlines online a lot better than her Dad would have time to do. I’m sure once the concert was announced, the tickets would have sold out in minutes for a group like this.
Why did Dad H buy ALL the tickets? With no one paying him back?
I know he makes a good income, but still, we’re talking probably $200 or more with fees here.
Was this a gift of trust to Morgan – “We trust you now to go have a good time and not do XYZ ??”
I’m not implying anything wrong with Dr. H’s actions here, just that I think this ticket fact is telling us something about the bigger picture – again – with Morgan’s social life. As Sherlock, I say look for the inconsistencies and deviations from what would be normal 20 year old behavior, or esp. from Morgan’s normal behavior. The change of high school also fits under this category.
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The Drive – according to the interview with Dr. H, they left at noon, drove 90 minutes to JMU. This would place them at JMU around 2:00 PM or before (driving at average 60 m.p.h.)
He then says they drove to C-ville and arrived about 6:00 PM.
(How does he know this I wonder aloud??)
Now – C-ville is only a 60 minute drive from JMU.
JMU at 2:00 PM + 60 minutes drive = arrive C-ville at 3 or 3:30 PM.
But they didn’t arrive until 6:00 PM ?????? What about the missing time??? There are almost 3 hours unaccounted for here. What happened?
Does anyone else think this is odd?
And I don’t buy the designated driver idea for the reason Dan drove her car. Neither the studying – PLEASE.
If Morgan and the girls were going to drink, it’s only a 60 minute drive. How drunk can you get in that time? Why not just wait and drink in the lot before the show with a big social scene? Plenty of time, hours to go before show.
Unless – the drinking took place at JMU between 2 PM and 5 PM, and Morgan was too drunk to drive by that time. Maybe so.
4 drove to C-ville – Morgan, Amy, Sarah and Dan. Or –
3 drove to C-ville – Amy, Sarah and Dan. Where’s Morgan?
2 returned in Morgan’s car – Dan and Amy/Sarah. Who stayed behind and why?
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The missing vital facts –
1. What was the true nature of Morgan’s relationship to her parents?
2. Morgan’s love interests, known and unknown to her friends and parents.
3. What really happened at JMU and does much of the mystery start there?
4. Was Morgan being stalked by someone related to her circle of friends? Did she see him inside the arena and leave to avoid him?
We have assumed so far that she WANTED to meet with a possible ex-BF.
But what if the opposite is true?
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I am bothered by the fact that Morgan didn’t drive her own car the last 60 minutes of the way. Something doesn’t jibe here. What if she rode to C-ville with someone else – giving her friends her car? Again, the missing 3 hours time may reveal who got into which car and why at JMU.
happy holidays Blink and sleuthers
my gut feeling ,something is wrong with this case,something is off,it just doesnt make sense,i cant put my finger on it.
335 georgie,your link goes to : facebook login— please enter your user id and password.oh well
Happy Boxing Day (if you are English) : )
Wow — pulled up Blink’s site while waiting for the cable company to diagnose why my TV won’t work — when the rep came on the line, I could barely talk —
Chad, as always, your posts move me so much. On behalf of all of us, thank you for your kind words.
Like you, Morgan and her family, were in my thoughts. I was speaking w/ friends in another state last night, giving them an update. We talked about the power of intention, the power of prayer. So many people, around the world, are praying for Morgan’s disappearance to be solved, for peace for her family. Perhaps the sighting in WV was in response to those prayers. It may turn out to be totally unrelated, but for this time, the Harringtons have something to focus on, even briefly, other than Morgan gone.
Whatever happened to Morgan, I really feel, w/ so much focus and intention and, yes, prayer, that the answer to her disappearance is coming soon.
Sherlock, with all of my heart, I hope your theory of this case is the right one, and she chose to disappear. Maybe your joining this board at this particular is in answer to those prayers — another look, another theory —
Just to answer one of your questions about the ticket purchase. My son lives and breathes Metallica. I know this because every single time I start my car after he has driven it, I look like one of those cartoon moms — hair blown straight back, glasses knocked off — hands flailing trying to lock on to the volume mute button —
I could not afford to buy him his own car for graduation, as many of his friends received, but I could afford Metallica tickets. I bought them in a pre-sale. It’s called “Keeping up with the Joneses.” I wanted to ensure he had floor seats, and to my surprise, a good majority of the floor seats had already been purchased — pre-sale. Morgan’s dad may have done the same thing. I bought two tickets — for my son and a friend. My thought was so that he could go to the concert with a friend, his age, another Metallica fan — so he wouldn’t have to go alone. That may have been the reasoning behind Dr. H’s purcahse of the four tickets — he trusted whomever he originally bought the tickets for, he believed Morgan would be surrounded by friends. We don’t know who bought the tickets, or how — he may have given Morgan the money —
It’s my understanding Dan, the male driver, is a freshman, so I don’t think he was originally intended to be the designated “drivee” when the tickets were purchased. Plus, it’s my understanding, Dr. H did not believe Morgan or her car would be driving to the concert. It’s on some post somewhere that she asked him for extra money to put gas in the other person’s car.
I appreciate your fresh eyes and theories. I appreciate everyone on this board. I come here and read the research and all the links and I’m quite literally stunned by it all. No wonder LE reads this site. How much more we could contribute if we knew some hard facts.
and in my own isolated world, I had no idea the child from MD was missing and then found until I logged in to Blink’s site this AM. I have only been a part of Blink’s world for two short months. I think, perhaps, Morgan’s life held a higher purpose — maybe that’s why the dark ones were so attracted to her.
Whatever the cause of her disappearance, by the hands of another, or by her own choice, it has only caused her light to shine brighter.
I’ve said in many prior posts, and I’ll say it again, if the person(s) who have knowledge of what happened, where she is, is reading this board, I highly encourage you to hire counsel. If you cannot afford an atty, one will be appointed for you. Turn yourself in. Go to the police. Tell them you have information about Morgan harrington, but you cannot afford an atty and ask that one be provided. This is your only time to “make a deal” which could potentially spare your life — even the liberal Democratic governors do not overturn the dealth penalty, and I have visited death row in connection with my employment. Most prisoners welcome death as opposed to being held there. — you could deal for “manslaughter” if it was an accident — or “second degree” if it was not premeditated and things got out of control — but if they find Morgan first — and they will — all deals are off the table. Believe me, I worked in this world for over 20 years — all Va. prosecutors are political — they will find Morgan, they will find the link to you, and they will go after you to advance their own political careers — and every jury in this state will convict you.
Be nervous. Look behind you everywhere. They have evidence they’re not sharing with the public. They are closing in. Your only hope is to turn yourself in and end this.
OYEs seemed to have some ‘inside’ information, perhaps, from ‘whispers’ floating around within her student/social circle/community. I think she tried to share some of this with the posters on Blink, in her own way…through frustration and tears for a friend.
I think some of OYE’s postings are worth reviewing:
# Comment by OPEN YOUR EYES — December 9, 2009 @ 12:53 pm
Also–I have it on good info that MH was told “not to get drunk at that party”. I dont know if the party was before the concert, or maybe one to which she went after leaving the arena. . .If that is true perhaps scenario was this: MH “I cant get back in, I’m going to get a ride to X LOCATION for the party” SS: “Ok well then dont get drunk, etc” MH “yeah, WTF ever, dont worry about it” After concert, no Morgan, so SS & Company are like “I told her not to. . . .we can’t wait on her forever” EXIT SS & Company. Meanwhile, MH partied it up at X LOCATION, she OD’s, partiers freak and she is left in some unknown location.
# Comment by OPEN YOUR EYES — December 9, 2009 @ 2:40 pm
Also, i would point out that i did not say Morgan was using DRUGS. ..those were YOUR WORDS, my dear. I said she was STRUGGLING WITH SOMETHING. Are you ignoring the parts of my post that were re-statements of FACTS as well? Please re-read. .
Comment by OPEN YOUR EYES — December 11, 2009 @ 9:24 am
You should at least consider the information from those closest to the night, the venue, the community where this occurred
# Comment by OPEN YOUR EYES — December 11, 2009 @ 10:54 am
i guess live and reside are the same thing?
# Comment by OPEN YOUR EYES — December 11, 2009 @ 5:56 pm
going back to J2K’s #2012 post, and assuming for A SECOND that rather than ride around in a car all night smoking and/or drinking, she went to a party with some “friends”: #1 where would students most likely meet up to party? a local hotel? abandoned buildings somewhere? a local back road? students in my area tend to meet up in a wooded area near a State campground. . . back at JMU from whence they came?
2473• Comment by OPEN YOUR EYES — December 17, 2009 @ 9:10 am
@ Yoshi & Counselor 4u: local comments immediately following MHs disappearance (a couple days after and BEFORE everyone close stopped talking) were that she was at a party. Not sure if before or after the concert. IF after, and if Econolodge comments ring true, should be easy enough for LE to find out who was in rooms. . . or at least who booked them and go from there. Econolodge is a stones throw from JPJ. Look at google maps.
(Other postings on Blink not by OYE).
Blink, could Morgan have been trying to get to the video shoot after she found herself locked out of the concert? Is this the party OYE may have been referring to in her posts? The unknown male textee was not in Charlottesville, could he have been at the shoot? Did Morgan try hitching a ride there and never made it, or did a friend come to get her??? Things that make you go hmmmm…..
on their facebook wall:
Electric Chameleon
Getting ready to for the “Hey Girl” video shoot, working with premier producer/director Scott Hansen check his work out at http://www.scotthansenproductions.com
October 17 at 8:35am
http://www.facebook.com/electricchameleon
From FB “Please help with finding Morgan Dana Harrington. Please.”
In this photo: Amelia Janel Melvin, Morgan Harrington, Sara Turner, Ramona Turpin, Chelsea Stuart Groggins
Added by Sara Turner from the album “I FOUND THIS PIC WITH MORGAN HARRINGTON FROM CAMPING LAST YEAR”
This is copied from the findmorgan.com — it’s the first reference I’ve ever seen/heard about who may have seen her HH’g on the bridge; however, this poster says “Alderman” and not “Copeley” — are they one and the same ?
>>Maggie Voth (UVA) wrote
at 3:16pm on October 19th, 2009
I saw her at 930 too, she was on the bridge on alderman trying to hitchhike and was alone. <<<
South of the intersection with Ivy Rd. it’s called Alderman (and runs towards the dorms for new students), and north of the intersection it is called Copeley (and runs towards JPJA, other athletic facilities, married student housing, the law and business schools, and eventually to Barracks Road Shopping Center).
Morgan’s group had several hours between Harrisonburg and Charlottesville, prior to the concert.
Partying in Harrisonburg prior to the concert? (With whom/where? Somebody knows).
Party planned for after the concert? (With whom/where? Somebody knows). THIS IS PROBABLY WHERE MORGAN HEADED AND/ OR ENDED UP.
Dan, Amy, and/or Sarah would have the answers to these questions, wouldn’t they?
These comments were posted on Find Morgan facebook under the everyone needs to see this thread. Morgan’s friend,Chelsea commented on others opinions regarding the Halloween pics.. I hope it is alright to post them here, Blink. As I feel they give another perspective on the Halloween pics and other issues that have been discussed here, such as whether or not her friends tried to contact Morgan after the concert and the next day….
http://www.facebook.com/group.php?v=app_2373072738&ref=mf&gid=162224546575
#72 Chelsea wrote
Anyone who thinks my friends and I have no remorse for Morgans disappearance just shows how ignorant you are. This thread has made me absolutely sick to my stomach and I PRAY TO GOD that my friends don’t see this and read it all. None of you know how it feels and I am 100 % positive NONE of you were there for this party or there for any other get together these girls have had. Just because you see a couple pictures doesn’t mean you know anything. What do you expect? That they all sit by themselves and mourn?! Neither their family, friends or Morgan would want that in a million years. Her friends need to be together during this time and let me just clear this up.. there isn’t a night where her name isn’t mentioned and I can promise you that at the end of the night it isn’t all smiles. So think before you speak. This isn’t JUST a case its personal to many people so also think about that. Have some respect.
I want to thank those of you that have posted positive comments on here & want to apologize for being so harsh but I am livid with what people like Megan & Jenni are saying.
241 Morgan.. I think about you & miss you EVERY DAY
Post #74
Chelsea wroteon December 23, 2009 at 3:48pm
quoted by Jenni Owens
“they did not call her after the concert or the next morning to make sure she arrived somewhere safely”
bull shit. that statement is 100 % false. And you say they “appear entirely carefree.” Key word- appear. Once again… you were NOT there so you don’t know. & maybe they don’t want to go be placed in the public eye because of people like you and Megan who would say such hurtful things… they are already going through enough.
Post #77
Chelsea wroteon December 23, 2009 at 4:08pm
It is not imperative to the case that the girls speak out to you guys. They are suffering enough & they need comfort and kind words. They shouldn’t be bothered with these terrible accusations on-top of missing one of their best friends. No young girl should go through something as terrible as this and no one knows how it feels so you shouldn’t just go assuming things just because the girls don’t want to be in the media & hype of it all. To most people on this site, it’s a case; to the girls, its their life and its personal and they don’t need to publicly express themselves.
Post #78
Chelsea wroteon December 23, 2009 at 4:14pm
I appreciate your apology and would like to confirm that OF COURSE the girls were trying to get ahold of her. All night & day. It has been reported numerous times that Morgan had lost her phone. I don’t like talking on these things but after reading what was being said I had to say something.