Morgan Harrington Murder: Rumors Of A Suspects Arrest
Charlottesville, VA– This afternoon, originating on a VT Athletics Site rumors clogged the web that a suspect was placed under arrest for the murder of Morgan Harrington. After my 20th comment in 10 minutes and 12th email inquiry about it, I went to the source.
..There has been no arrest. It is an unfounded rumor and I have no idea how or where it started. I can only assume it stemmed from the fact that we completed our investigation of the crime scene at Anchorage Farm early this afternoon, I guess I will probably have to put out an email this afternoon..”
– Corrine Geller, PR Manager for VSP to Blink
As exclusively reported yesterday on blinkoncrime.com, it is expected that the and VSP upcoming conversations with those on the list with permission to hunt on Anchorage Farm, will propel the investigation into the murder of Morgan Harrington quickly.
However, Virginia State Police are not discussing whether or not they have a person of interest or suspect in this case.
There is however, unreleased new information and new evidence gleaned from the crime scene. VSP will not disclose what personal effects were found with Morgan’s remains at this time.
The viral arrest rumor was not the only odd occurrance today.
In what appears to be an unrelated coincidence, an explosive device was detinated on the train tracks close to James Madison University this morning. A nearby dorm has been evacuated in connection with materials found at the scene, and a criminal investigation has been launched by the ATF.
JMU is the school several of Morgan’s friends attend, and from where the group departed to attend the Metallica Concert that fateful night of October 17, 2009.
Check back to blinkoncrime.com for updates to this developing story.
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Can someone tell me why we are missing a whole slew of comments on here, or am I just crzy lol.
Blink: I completely understand if you do not post. No problem.
#30 Emily says:
Which vowel? How did you figure out his name? Help!!!
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I did it the hard way. Looked under the Virginia court case site (District Court) under just about everyone with H as a last name and finally found him. NOW I see someone just posted it. Could’ve saved me alot of time!
“Comment by Frank Speaker — February 2, 2010 @ 8:56 am
Cause Of Death is too few crappers for the number of tickets sold . Easily provable.”
Mr. Speaker: It was NOT a sold-out performance! So your too few crappers, is kaput!
As in, there were tickets available at the door. I am sensing that I do not like your tone. My little-bitty hairs are standing up on the back of my neck concerning your post. Maybe it is just me. I apologize before I need too.
You need to remember that Morgan Harrington was and still is the victim here! I do not believe that we will solve this crime. WE have law enforcement to do that. No matter whether we like the how, when or why they do it! I personally, come to this board, not to solve anything (although Frank, I have been at times, delusional). I come here to find an incrediable, supportive, sensitive and very smart group of people who may or may not have been touched by death! I think that you can understand where I am coming from. Maybe you are just what we need. Someone with detachment! You could be the one to solve this.
Please, know that I do appreciate your theories but it sounds like you got it all wrapped up! Now, go out and get ‘em boy!
p.s. How dare you! Her life was not lost because of too few crappers!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Fish, Mr. Speaker is crass, I almost commented on it, but when I read it, it reminded me of what I call the “Ornery Generation” or Gen O. I don’t think he was being malicious, just “removed”.
I agree with almost nothing in his post so I did not respond. I have no time for e spats.
B
MARYWHUNT: better send me a word of peace!
S Jones — I wasn’t trying to shut you up. I was interested in what you had to say. Now I see you have nothing.
Been away, so just reading through the postings and comments.
Chad reminded me of words by Gil Harrington from January 24, just before Morgan was found, that I wanted to comment on back then, but had forgotten. As an animal lover and rescuer of several injured or unwanted creatures, like the 2 dogs that shared my bed last night (don’t ask), words from that kingdom always catch my attention.
From Gil:
“Waiting for God to pull the rabbit out of the hat and bring Morgan home.”
Again – - I can’t help but to interpret – - it is largely part of my nature. So, with that “pull the rabbit out of the hat” – - : miracle, magic trick, magic show, magician, names of, Copperfield, Angel, Henning, Cedric, Merlin, magic props, illusion, disappear and appear, mouse-be-quiet, okay, hear you loud and clear.
So, on another note, I was riding down in an elevator earlier, tired and leaning back on one of the side walls, looking at the poster signage and informational releases that were on the back wall.
One mass printed poster, a public service reminder, well designed, that caught my eye had the title “The 3-R’s”, and showed a photo of a piled on with messes desk. I did chuckle a bit, and couldn’t help but think, that is what my desk looks like lately, with all the empty Pepsi bottles (sorry, Coke is good, too), paper wrappers from chocolate and all sorts of sustaining candy and food-treats, empty containers of all sorts. Would you believe I found, last week, a hidden pizza crust edge and a couple of milkbones for the pooches that had worked their way north of my keyboard area, to the back of my computer. Unreal. The keys on my keyboard have residue from chocolate and orange, cheese taco chip covered fingertips, not to mention the crumbs caught in between. Even the shag carpeting has crumbs, including from two dogs eating their treats, even though they do their best to get every last morsel. Long-lasting chews, milkbones of every size and flavour, and shared taco-chips (but never chocolate) have been continuous rewards for them, as we have become one through my interest in BOC and Morgan Harrington and my time spent on the computer.
My assignment after this posting, is to clear the area, clear my head. Too bad dogs can’t vacuum – - although is it may be too late to teach an old dog new tricks, there is always hope for the younger one.
BBL.
Hi Blink and Blinksters-
I spent about 2 hours studying aerial maps last night on the In Session site, and was amazed at the visible tracks you could see going all over the field where Morgan was found. Now I know these are old shots, but those were tractor or 4-wheeler tracks… After looking at the back fence line, it looks to me that the easiest path for the perp was on Blandemar traffic turnaround, where an unfamuliar vehicle wouldn’t have aroused interest. People there say they often have folks behind their houses spotlighting deer, and the killer probably has a truck. As you mentioned B., he drove as far as he could and may have walked her just a few yards to where she was found. I don’t know anything about GRH, but I was pretty freaked out when I saw how close a certain SO lived to Anchorage Farm. I could see that guy picking up a cold Morgan on the bridge and saying he would take her to a popular pizza place on Monacan to wait out the concert. This SO is really cute and the same age as Morgan. She might have had a run-in with someone (ex-BF) in the arena area and was in a hurry to get away.
I think any clothing items were tossed after the fact. I think she was attacked inside the vehicle or a house and was then taken to the field. If further down Monacan, she would have thought that he might be taking her back to the arena area and not put up much of a fight, thinking that her life was not in danger.
Just rambling-
Confirming what we already know, but at least official confirmation may cut some speculation:
http://www.roanoke.com/news/breaking/wb/235167
“Medical examiner: Morgan Harrington death a homicide
By Rex Bowman | The Roanoke Times
The Office of the Chief Medical Examiner in Richmond has determined that Morgan Harrington’s death was a homicide. The office said it currently has no further information to share about how she was killed.
Harrington disappeared Oct. 17 from a Metallica concert she was attending in Charlottesville. Her body was found Jan. 26 in an Albemarle County hayfield about 10 miles south of where she was last seen.
The medical examiner’s office finding rules out the possibility that Harrington, 20, wandered away from Charlottesville and died of exposure.
”
Ok, I am glad the exposure issue was done, but that is the strangest announcement I have seen in a while.
I am going to need to review the ME regs here.
B
what the heck is g0oing on?? how come the posts are acting all weird?
Could be tech change due to the weight on our server. Let’s roll with it.
B
In from the ME: COD: homicide.
Clarification: I did not agree w/ Frank Speaker’s earlier comment, re. “too few crappers as COD”. That part of his post was crass and untoward.
Re: Blink:
“Deleting comments about that “circle” all over the web, including the red hook comments board, just to try to clean up “a great honest guy that committed suicide because he had cancer?”
I have no idea what your talking about, please clarify.
B”
Blink, I respect what you do here. I respect the journalists job as well as the LE’s job.
My idea of what we do here is – commenting. As it is obvious, commenting includes sometimes purely false rumors.
But still, there is the freedom of speech.
I have no idea whether there is any connection between all the events that took place after Morgans found dead. But I think we can comment.
I was trying to find some info about that someone from Crozet, the “GRH” and his possible relation with MDH, and google cache says that on some sites it was. And now it is no longer there.
I was reading this article:
http://www.readthehook.com/blog/index.php/2010/01/28/former-sheriff-willy-morris-shot/
And there were some comments about some possible relation between that event and the other events that occurred recently. And now those comments are no longer there. And those werent offending comments.
Ok, then please specify it did not occur here. I take deleting content very seriously.
Just as a point of clarification, this is a NEWS SITE, not a forum, there is a very big difference.
B
Blink said: Ok, I am glad the exposure issue was done, but that is the strangest announcement I have seen in a while.
I am going to need to review the ME regs here.
B
Could it mean the remains show evidence of violence (showing it was a homicide) but it is not clear what act/injury finally caused death.
That is my belief. But in that instance, it is customary to release partial findings or preliminary findings pending toxicology. I want something official.
B
rolling rolling rolling…lets get those thinking hats rolling…
still weird on the comments though…because you lose a lot of content to refer to, etc.
didnt i hear all web sites would have to be taken down at 2pm today though? thought i read that somewhere.
xx
ps. heard your voice on a youtube video the other day…very happy to finally hear what you sound like! very cool.
lol, nothing has been deleted, I promise.
B
OK, I will bite and ask a really stupid question. (Please remember my called vocation is that of high school English teacher, so my sleuthing up until now is an occasional game of Sleuth.) How can the ME know Morgan was murdered without knowing the COD?
It is possible to determine manner of death without a cause of death based on other findings, but it is unusual to release it this way.
B
Hi All!
I’ve been lurking on this site and others for quite some time and finally decided to post.
IMHO – Based on what I’m reading and seeing – things have gotten VERY quiet in the last couple of days in regards to this investigation. I think we all hoped for an announcement of some type with regard to COD or even that a perp has been arrested. For whatever reason, the t-shirt discovery is an issue. I know it’s been discussed here that it’s not something to continue to discuss. I will not discuss this further as i have been asked not to. I feel that LE is close to an arrest and we need to let them do their job. All that have posted here have done a great job in their websleuth abilities – I’ve been very impressed!! Keep up the good work! C
happy to roll and as always thank you all for you work and attention to this case.r
TY
B
I don’t know the laws regarding the ME releasing COD, but is it possible LE or the Commonwealth’s Attorney office asked that the COD not be released or a gag order issued?
No, the ME cannot request a gag order before there are any charges filed, If it is sealed, it is “sealed” they cannot partially seal an autopsy finding. That said, I have not seen an official statement, just the ole press interpretation.
B
Blink-
I’ve been interested in this case since MH turned up missing due to a connection I have with another murder that took place over a decade ago.
This lost life is a terrible tragedy, my sincere sympathy to family and friends– and my appreciation to you for all that you, your team, and your regulars are doing here.
Keep up the great work.
It would appear the system has been set up to paginate today, which is fantastic on load time, but the comment count is now skewed – listing comments as 1-50 on every page. This will make it tough to reference previous comments by their comment #.
Can your tech dept (whoever that may be) see if they can maintain the original comment counts but still split it into pages of 50?
Also in regards to searching users should also be able to hit Google with something like
“search” site://blinkoncrime.com
where “search” is what you are looking for and the site:// is the web address — in this case — the entire BOC site.
B.
maybe a cyber bully, by ?????????????
SJ-
I am having a really hard time trying to understand what points you are trying to make.
B
“It is possible to determine manner of death without a cause of death based on other findings, but it is unusual to release it this way.
B”
True. But haven’t we read “unusual releases” of all kinds in recent days?
I don’t think it is coincidence. Not quite sure what to make of it all, but there seems to be a rhythmic flow of sorts to it.
Quickest thought, blunt object to skull, or several broken bones.
Doubt marks on the neck possible to see.
Maybe broken bones in neck area.
Heart goes out to family!
I also believe skull fracture or gsw. Unless evidence of “inflicted injury” to cause broken bones, I do not feel that would be the soul indicator.
B
RE: Blink”Ok, then please specify it did not occur here. I take deleting content very seriously.
Just as a point of clarification, this is a NEWS SITE, not a forum, there is a very big difference.
B”
RE: I never mentioned, neither was thing that YOU on YOUR SITE DELETED anything. I am sorry if I was not clear enough.
belika,
I believe Blink was referring “The Hook” as a news site, in response to your comments regarding the same site. IMO, which makes the deleting of posts all the more harder to understand – - given “freedom of the press”, unbiased reporting, and all that.
S Jones, since you stated that you have such a firm grasp on the law, surely you know that most murder cases are tried and won on circumstantial evidence, no?
I would argue that this case will be perhaps absent of much scientific evidence and largely based on good, solid circumstantial evidence. It will be a slam dunk for the state.
No worries….
RE: ” wpgmouse says:
February 2, 2010 at 6:53 pm”
Thank you, wpgmouse. It was my fault. My apologies to all here for not being correct.
The Office of the Chief Medical Examiner in Richmond has determined that Morgan Harrington’s death was a homicide. The office said it currently has no further information to share about how she was killed.—- From the Roanoke Times..
http://www.roanoke.com/news/breaking/wb/235167
Blink, Is there a difference between a “homicide” and “murder” in legal terms? What do you gather from this release and the way it was worded? They could be keeping the cause of death quite to verify witness statements.
I commented on it, very odd.
B
Hair is always the best unless fluids are availble.
I wish that skin under the nails would yield something, maybe. 3 months is a long time.
Fluids well, I do not want go into details.
Respect for Morgan.
This is nasty work.
I do believe that LE has turned the page and is focused.
What is in the past cannot be undone.
Now, I fully support these LE.
They are not the enemy, we need them, no buts!
FBI is involved, probably Universities of Tennessee, Virgina, Maryland and many others offering assistance.
Every now is together, it was a murder, no more what ifs!
Fantastic scientist!
Let the science confict this person or persons.
Closure for Dr and the family.
Peace!
I, too, believe the crimes against Morgan were committed by an UNKNOWN. It seems apparent from everything I’ve read, and the main reason why it has not been solved to date. And as time goes by – my belief becomes stronger.
There have been so many differing agency involved in this case (FBI, Charlottesville Police, VBI, UVA police and investigators) – and that’s not to say Morgan has received preferential treatment, but because the crime WAS committed by an UNKNOWN – the authorities are rightfully concerned that a potential serial killer in the making is on the loose and on the prowl.
I believe the person is right there in the area. And he’s been watching everything and reading these boards. A crime committed by an unknown assailant is always the hardest to solve. Due to the fact that the crime appears to have been committed on a night when a mega concert was occurring – the person could be from a good distance. It’s not likely in my opinion, but the possibility exists none-the-less (so I will mention it anyway).
The reason I say – “potential serial killer in the making” is because I don’t think this guy’s DNA is in a database yet. He’s probably committed other crimes (these could be misdemeanors and crimes he committed and has never caught), but this time it escalated to murder. He’s been thinking about murder and fantasizing about rape for a long long time. Probably since he was a kid that reached puberty.
When a killer commits his first murder – and please pardon my words, they are not meant to harm anyone, and especially not the Harringtons and not meant to be insensitive, (but this is a discussion board) – however, when a killer commits his FIRST murder – the crime is particularly grisly. The killer acts out all of his fantasies.
My friend was murdered (in 1989) by a “potential serial killer in the making” and that’s not the exact language that the police and FBI used but it’s the easiest way to describe the type of killer on the board here.
It was speculated that this killer (from 1989) was acting out his fantasies and first murder. In a case like this – and this person has never been apprehended – there are many more victims before he is finally discovered. Like I said – this guy has never been caught and it’s been 20 years. Or he could have been caught for other murders and never tied to my friend’s death.
In Morgan’s case – it is my firm belief that Mr Harrington is absolutely correct – Morgan did not know the person that took her life. And he is local. I have been of that belief since the case occurred and my thoughts are reaffirmed by what has happened in the last week or so. I believe no arrest is imminent and it might be a while before anyone is finally caught. I could be wrong and it is my hope that the person that took Morgan’s life was caught yesterday. This will take every tool LE has in their arsenal. I really mean that. A case like this is hard to solve in my opinion. It can be done, but it will be very difficult.
This crime was not committed by an Ex BF (in my opinion) – not at all. I also believe if the exact COD were released and what happened to Morgan – most would say that no one she knew could be that cold-hearted. A crime like this one – with no remorse and no compassion is normally committed by someone unknown and no ties to the victim. The victim is an object and not a person with real feelings, real dreams, real aspirations and people who love her. I also believe he left the body to be discovered. He was probably kind of shocked it took so long – and he likes to watch his horror unfold. He’s probably been getting impatient waiting for her to be discovered. I do not believe he placed her where he did in hopes that she would never be discovered – quite the opposite. If he didn’t want Morgan found he would have taken the steps to ensure that aspect.
There are the initial crimes Morgan and then the aftermath – right now he is enjoying the secondary portion of his crime and that is seeing her parents – and all who loved her – in the tremendous pain he CAUSED. This is a very very cold-hearted person. When this all shakes out – I don’t think we’ll be seeing a remorseful person at all.
Due to the time of Morgan’s death and her discovery – it may be difficult for the ME to know everything that happened to her – however, I am confidant that a clear picture emerged. And a much more indepth profile of her killer emerged.
In the last three months – and from what I have read – the police would have found something to indicate if this was a person known to Morgan – They have never given that indication to my knowledge and I don’t know as much as some on this board and I readliy admit that.
In order to solve this case – the best first step is someone has a cell phone that can be triangulated to the arena and to the the cell tower closest to the farm on the night Morgan disappeared. Seeing as this person may have disabled Morgan’s phone – he may have also took the battery out of his.
A case as complicated as this one and will ultimately rely much more on the technical aspects to produce the suspect – unlike a KNOWN killer / friend / associate, where the person would be interviewed and make statements that could be verified and disputed.
I can’t believe that the police are totally incompetent and screwing up the investigation – but more or less – just don’t know who committed the crimes yet. They are doing everything they can to figure this out – but it’s complicated and may take some time. Crimes of opportunity are always hard to solve and this may be no different.
Not a word on local TV station wtvr.com.
How soon they forget ?
seems we all argree an ex is one the first suspects/person to be cleared,the first press conference said “all” possibilities were on the table.
Blink…
I have a friend close to this investigation and they mentioned Wiccan involvement? My mind goes wild at the thought…. Any ideas on this point?
What has your friend said exactly?
B
Skyler, they just announced the “new details” on nbc29 of it having been declared a homicide. I think they’re trying, but will so little to report…
If I were LE, I would ask Granny to be hypnotized to maybe get a picture of what that guy looks like.
Blink….
It was mentioned that some thread may be brought back up for discussion along the Wiccan topic… I’m just curious if you have any thoughts on it?
Here’s some info on the ME releasing information — if you read thru it, it says the results are confidential …
http://docs.google.com/viewer?a=v&q=cache:Dz9H6fAHr9IJ:leg1.state.va.us/cgi-bin/legp504.exe%3F081%2Bful%2BCHAP0287%2Bpdf+virginia+law+on+medical+examiner+releasing+cause+of+death+of+homicide&hl=en&gl=us&sig=AHIEtbR4CgM9Gw1_HQ8cxqYvM95zZRXF4Q
@ Chris #32
I found you comment interesting because it was discussed on the HFMH FB site way back (probably in Oct. or Nov.).
To: JUST DESERTS Feb. 2010 4:20pm YES, the PICTURES!! Know how it’s been said to watch everyone for a change in their behavior, etc.? Well, it applies here as well. These girls should have had ‘this whole adventure weekend’ facebooked and documented the minute their bods hit their doors! Why not? The pictures would show who was with whom and NOT, and who was where, when, and NOT. I also, earlier-2:06pm- asked about an official report from the very beginning, about a second stop from JMU in CROZET, where HER car was LEFT and they met up with some guy and left in another car. Do you or anyone else remember that? Or is that old, bad news??
Slam dunk:
I truely hope you are right
High profile cases are not usually.
I feel like the Farmer, I am just a messsenger. If it makes you feel better take it out on me.
Spector case should have been slam dunk.
Hung jury then 2nd trial.
If it were so simple.
Remember this person is still out there. Untill behind doors, even if stated as person of intrest.
A cornerd animal is very dangerous.
Truth is we do not know who?
If they have a couple of suspects, surley they are being followed and monitored. Flight risk.
If anything this site maybe part of breaking down his confindence.
He is a coward, inside he knows!
Someone sees this person and knows that he is acting strange this week.
Maybe they are afraid.
Locals are the ones putting themselves out there, I hope you are carful, I know that all of that post here are not concerned for yourself.
Just be careful.
you’re right, localgirl, but on the news’s website it has on the front page a video of snow falling on the Richmond City Hall —
just shaking my head …
Poor Morgan
I just read the post about Wiccan involvement. It’s my understanding Wiccan is an “earth” religion where they — I don’t think worship is the right word — work w/ Mother Earth —
the only reason I have any knowledge is there was a Wiccan High Priestess who wanted to lead the opening prayer at a county supervisor’s meeting where I used to live — took it court and it was all over the news w/ each new appeal — her response was always, this is not satan worship, it honors Mother Earth …
So I don’t think they kill rock-n-roll girls in Wiccan …
i also dont necessarily think cod should be released,i think they know the perp is paying attention ,and i dont want unsub getting any shock jollies off of sensitive info(out of respect for morgan too,in due time,but not at a moment when there seems to be misinfo,and rumor ,and suspects running gamut)i want ‘em in custody and named so we put an act with a face,rather than him getting to enjoy interacting with the info as an unnamed faceless free man.
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Is it okay that the name of GH is in the 5:24 p.m. post by SCS? Just checking. My RSS feeder missed a ton of comments today and it was open; didn’t find them until you said you had “commented” and I hadn’t seen it, so came here to see what was up.
And this 1-50 numbers each page is not good; how the heck can you figure out which page you are on? And can’t we get a least a couple of hundred comments per page? This is going to make finding anything back really tough!
Why were the sites all down this afternoon (not yours) anyhow? Something is too strange. Did someone’s attorney start calling?
I dont know anything about any sites being down except mine was not. I apolly for the comment issue, I have to leave it to admin for the time being, I am experiencing case overload with no signs of slowing down.
B
Re: #15 Sally Lou – if I may, my recollection when “Dr. G”, the ME for Caylee Anthony, announced as a homicide because she (Caylee) did not get to where she was found on her own.
ps. So, would the “manner of death” be homicide, but the “cause of death” is yet to be determined? Thanks in advance to correcting me if I am wrong.
Since the body was partially skeletonized, Morgan was quite thin. There were also unusually warm temperatures and alot of precipitation which makes me think after 3.5 months she should have been completely skeletonized, remember the girl who was found in lynchburg? I believe there is a great possibility she may have been dead but contained possible in a freezer or something and then the BG may have taken his sweet time looking for a place to dump the body. Is there any validity to the pantera shirt ? on Grady. If thats hers why wasnt that released earlier? The perp has had several months to plan and cover tracks. Situation very scary.
Hopeful-
I have a rule please. One name and one name only, helps with continuity.
B
jeanneC, I think it was the duct tape over the mouth that made Dr. G. rule Caylee’s death a homicide.
Don’t go blaming the Wiccans, now! Not on Candlemas of all days (a cross-quarter holiday other folks call Groundhog Day).
I tend to think that ritual killings are quite rare. Woods get people all freaked out, i realize.
Rob re: your disturbing but excellent post (Feb. 2, 2010 at 7:07 pm)
First, I’m sorry to learn about your friend being murdered. What a horrible memory to live with. But, it does seem to guide your insight here on the board. You pointed out:
“… I also believe he left the body to be discovered. He was probably kind of shocked it took so long – and he likes to watch his horror unfold. He’s probably been getting impatient waiting for her to be discovered. I do not believe he placed her where he did in hopes that she would never be discovered – quite the opposite. If he didn’t want Morgan found he would have taken the steps to ensure that aspect.”
That certainly would explain the hidden-but-bound-to-be-found location in which she was placed. And to that point, do you think she was killed there, or dumped there after the fact?
You also noted:
“… In the last three months – and from what I have read – the police would have found something to indicate if this was a person known to Morgan – They have never given that indication to my knowledge …”
That’s the theory I’ve come around to accepting. Her “knowns” were college-age kids and aging hippies. I give the half-a-dozen LE agencies involved in this high-profile/pressure case enough nut-cracking credit that they wuld have surely figured out the perp by now if it was someone in her life.
And no arrest announced more than a week after she was found only solidies that notion for me.
“… A case as complicated as this one and will ultimately rely much more on the technical aspects to produce the suspect – unlike a KNOWN killer / friend / associate, where the person would be interviewed and make statements that could be verified and disputed.”
Exactly. Well-played, Rob.
Blink,
I apologize if this is a double-post. I am new to the site and have been bouncing around the various MH threads. Not certain if my earlier comment reached you, so here it is again.
I saw your question to Chris’ earlier post this evening regarding possible Wiccan involvement. I recalled reading a post on another BOC MH thread that also mentioned Wiccan activity so thought I would bring it over FWIW…..
Excerpt from post by “Viet” on Feb 1:
“Some odd thoughts: 1) for some reason, Keene, VA (southeast on State Route 712 from North Garden) has come to mind, 2) several vehicular deaths (3 w/in a week after Oct. 17) a few miles south of Rt. 29 & Red Hill Rd.(Anchorage Farm area) at the intersection of Plank Rd./Rt. 29-S that traffic officers found strange and alarming, 3) northwest of this intersection is reputed to be a wiccan location, & just before Halloween, 4) Routes 708 and 712 connect Rt. 29 eastward to Route 20, in a very rural area of the county, and these two Rt. 29 intersections are within miles of where MDH’s body was found, & 5) Rt. 29-South (south of Charlottesville and Interstate 64) has few places to cross over & drive back north.”
As a newbie to BOC, I just want to say that I am awed by the intelligence and insight of the posters, as well as the compassion and respect you have shown Morgan, her family and each other. And, kudos to you Blink for your most excellent skills as moderator.
I pray for a quick resolution to this case, so that the Harringtons will know who did this unspeakable thing to their precious daughter and that this person will receive the punishment he deserves.
To those having trouble seeing all the comments. Scroll to the bottom of the page you’re now reading on (just above where you would post your own comment), and click on “older comments” link. It is taking me back where I want to go.
Hth
Blink, would it be okay to post a letter from my birthday buddy, Gil Harrington?
Quickly though, as my throat lump is migrating to my heart.
Gil’s word’s from findmorgan.com Apolos if it’s been put up already.
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Remembering Morgan Dana Harrington 1989-2009
ON FEBRUARY – 1 – 2010
The world has lost its best hugger. The incomparable Morgan Dana Harrington was torn from us on October 17, 2009.
Morgan, age 20, was a shiny, loving, beautiful original. She was very much loved by her family, her friends, and her community, which has now expanded to include much of the world. We cherish the time we had with Morgan and are grateful for the breadth and variety of experiences we were able to share in her tragically abbreviated life.
Morgan was born on July 24, 1989 in Charlottesville, Virginia and killed there in October 2009. She was an avid music fan, a champion of children’s rights, and planned a career in education.
To recognize some of Morgan’s passions we ask that, in lieu of flowers, gifts to honor Morgan’s memory be made to the Morgan Dana Harrington Memorial Scholarship at the Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine or to OMNI – Orphan Medical Network International, an organization that provides medical care in Africa. Scholarship donations may be mailed to: Virginia Tech, Attn: Gift Accounting, University Development (0336), Blacksburg, VA 24061, and OMNI donations to 6930 Empire Lane, Roanoke, VA 24018.
Our reconfigured family, Dan, Gil and Alex plan on honoring Morgan with a Mass on February 5, 2010 at 3:30 PM at St. Andrews Catholic Church in Roanoke, Virginia followed by a reception to celebrate Morgan’s life at the Hotel Roanoke.
We are grief stricken by her death but also lifted by the knowledge that Morgan Dana Harrington was precious to so many and will not be forgotten. She mattered, to us all.
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