Morgan Harrington Murder: Harringtons Debut Morgan Rocks
Charlottesville, VA- Continuing the crusade to memorialize their daughter Morgan and keep the public focused on the dangerous killer(s) still at large, Dan and Gil Harrington will be meeting with media today at 1PM.
The meeting agenda will include the Harrington’s ongoing concerns for womens safety on and off campus, and their fears associated with the fact that there has not been an arrest in their daughters murder to date.
The Harringtons are also expected to announce MORGAN ROCKS.
In response to a hand-painted river rock, lovingly and generously created and delivered to the Copely bridge by blinkoncrime.com contributor Skyler, containing the phrase “Rock On”; The Harringtons have decided to widen the trend.
MORGAN ROCKS
We are starting a “gathering of rocks” at Morgan’s memorial on
Morgan’s Bridge at Copeley Road on the North Grounds of the University of Virginia. When you come to Charlottesville and to the bridge bring a rock and a prayer to add to the collection. Leave both at the bridge!
Morgan, Gil, Alex and I continue to need your support and prayers as we wait for Morgan’s murder(s) to be brought to justice. Your support in raising society’s awareness of the need to change the culture of acceptance of violence against women and in so doing change the laws that allow these crimes to go unpunished.
Skyler’s slate rock was the first. A beautiful painted slate rock with an image of Anchorage Farm, Tibetan prayer flags and an angel rising to the heavens. Morgan, Rock ON!!!
Dan Harrington
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fish, please please please put my name on a rock if you can. A quirky, kooky rock if you have one. Thanks!
E in SA, that’s amazing! What wonderful things to put on some rocks. Thank you for sharing that.
DMB, here’s a post from in Feb that addresses the unicorn comment (no link to the pic though, sorry)
snip:
lizzy says:
February 8, 2010 at 10:16 pm
Enquirer, I have no clue to what you were referring. However, it made me recall this much-discussed comment from Morgan on “Camping” photo:
“Things just went downhill from here. . . i lost that sweater at a creepy guys house, and sacrificed my last unicorns so i wouldn’t have to make awkward small talk. and then the man stomped me down.”
See, that’s what happens when you make mysteriously vague posts.
End snip
Perhaps someone has a link to the photo.
susanm, I was hoping the nature of Morgan’s murder would narrow things down a bit, but so far my research is inconclusive. Brutal beatings can come from one person or a crowd, strangers or loved ones, young or old. I wasn’t able to confine the MO to just one profile.
When I was googling bodies left in fields, I found a serial killer in the UK who brutally murdered all kinds of women, usually hitting them on the head with a hammer first and then horribly brutalzing them—although he did seem to get increasingly violent as the killings went on. The point is, he bonked them on the head to knock them out and then brutalized them, sometimes in open places, without attracting attention.
Don’t know if the AR guy who killed the newscaster was a first time killer. Drugs of course could amp it all up, and I do suspect drugs were involved with our perp. But in terms of poor Morgan screaming, he could have knocked her cold first. Hope so.
Just another thought: whomever placed MH’s body where it was found, IMO, knew that the Basses would be out of town. Would this same person have knowledge that Mr. Bass would be checking fences on 1/26, thus the house fire happening prior to body recovery. Is there any connection btw Basses daughter and 4 housemates of housefire. Are there any connections btw 4 housemates of Sutherland house and Mr. Bass. Maybe Mr. Bass tells local police to do a couple of extra drive bys to make sure his gates are secure. This info was shared with a family member of sherrif and the rest is history. I so wish VSP was releasing cell phone ping info, atm info, train track info, tire tracks on AF info, bone break info. The more info that is out, the more this/these MONSTER/S will feel cornered (psychologically). When people get cornered, just like wild animals, they will act out of the norm.
Rest in Peace Morgan. I pray for your family and friends daily.
TO: TA: LE can effect an arrest. They are and will continue to work closely with Denise Lunsford, Albemarle County Commonwealth’s Attorney, as she would likely be the individual prosecuting this case.
RE: Suspect(s): As redly indicated “The police will not publicly have a suspect until they are ready to arrest someone (or have just arrested someone). If they announce they have a suspect, and then they end up arresting someone else, they will have all but handed a competent defense attorney a get out of jail free card unless the evidence if completely overwhelming. Usually, bad guys do not have the means to get top notch defense counsel, but the police should not count on that.”
RE: From Gil Harrington’s statement today: “There is a man/monster in Charlottesville Virginia who likes to hunt and kill young girls like prey, makes sport out of killing. Most hunters have the integrity to kill in a humane and quick fashion. This man doesn’t work like that. He enjoys the hunting part of a kill and chooses to kill in a savage and brutal way. This Charlottesville man hurt Morgan Harrington enough to break her bones before he murdered her. I cannot get the image of Morgan’s shattered bones out of my mind, nor the jagged feel of the fractures from my fingers – a violent, sadistic, and dangerous man. I ask the community to be a community, be involved and be vigilant and find this monster in your midst and protect your young. He must be found. This is not his first crime and he has upped his game in a significant and disturbing way.”
I do not how to say this except to say that Gil’s statement above was, for me, the singular most disturbing moment since Morgan’s remains were recovered.
I do not make the above statement lightly.
I am not intending to telegraph personal fear–although I strongly echo Gil’s words WRT the level of danger present for any young woman in this community.
I am simply disturbed on so many levels. And it takes a great deal to disturb me these days.
For reasons I’ve shared with B, I fear for the safety of my loved ones who will be visiting here very shortly.
Oh, would that I could personally scour the streets and landscapes of CV and Albemarle County and bring this monster to justice.
I comfort myself in the knowledge that justice will indeed prevail.
Shiny girl Morgan (and Dr. and Mrs. Harrington), we will not rest and will remain ever-vigilant until that day dawns.
To BLINK and EVERYONE here…
I want to thank all of you. Before I found BOC, I followed cases in the media and I always wished there was something more I could do. Then I found BOC. At BOC, all of us bring different points of views to the table and collectively dig, research, search. Here I found a “community” of people all wanting so badly to be able to do something, anything. I absolutely believe in my heart that thru BOC, we ARE able to do something – things for the families, like Skyler’s rock and all of our kind posts to Morgan’s family, things to help LE as I believe LE does read our board, help in keeping up public awareness, distributing the RSO petition for us to sign, spreading the word to our friends, children, anyone we can to help raise safety awareness and make us a little more aware and cautious with our kids and ourselves.
So, thanks all! Your kindness, love, generosity, dedication, and good will is what this world needs more of.
P.S. And, a special thanks of course to BLINK, our leader
46.lizzy says:
March 19, 2010 at 6:32 pm
http://www.whsv.com/news/headlines/88609627.html
Does the linked article mean that they DO have DNA other than Morgan’s from her body? Or just that they can’t tell for sure yet?
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Lizzy, I found that article interesting and quite encourage actually. To me, that sounded like they do have DNA and are waiting the DNA results to make the arrest(s). In my own opinion, I believe they are waiting the DNA not to find out who it is but rather prove who they already know it is (I hope).
re: the pending DNA results: If someone knows something, now’s the time to get in front of the community and the reward money (whichever is most important to you) before the state makes the case for themselves. Forever the Hero, or the scorned. You have a choice now, where Morgan didn’t.
Fish: I’m feeling your 2:32 post. Good job on gettig inside it. Please ask your children to make a rock for me. Long-time Metallica fan since “Ride the Lightning”. Master of Puppets oddly enough was the best smelling cassette tape ever! Sounds weird, but I still remember the candy-smell of that cassette.
My heart broke when I read the comments from Gil about Morgan… Dr. Harrington, Gil and Alex – please know you are and will continue to be in my thoughts and prayers. I can only hope and pray that my deceased daughter was one of the angels assisting Morgan. J4M Blink, thank you for all you do for victims and their families – you are a blessing as is your team and all of the Blinksters…. I am honored to be among all of you even though I do not post very often. I truly hope LE is that much closer to an arrest. 2♥ ♥ 4♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ 1♥
Were the Basses even out of town?
@ Judi March 19, 2010 at 8:23 pm
They don’t know whether they have any DNA until the tests are back. This statement just means that they have sent samples to the lab, and they expect/hope it could contain DNA. The samples could come from anything they found on the crime scene.
Some DNA tests can be done straight away, others take longer, from a technical point of view.
The issue with small quantities of DNA or degraded DNA is that it might not suffice as evidence in court. This is, I guess, why they also need other evidence, such as witness statements.
Blink,
I am having an amazing time at the conference and have connected with a Mother of a girl who has been missing for over a year. Her name is also Kathy and her daughter’s name is Laura Whitten. When I went home last night I googled her daughter and found her facebook, I clicked on her friends and one of them hit me a familiar. When I looked at the page there were 2 mutual friends on there and almost passed out when I realized one my own daughter and one of her friends. I did some digging and this friend’s page I was on were partners in a business with my daughter’s ex-abusive boyfriend. I started printing off page after page to take with me this morning to give to Kathy. Her oldest daughter who spoke today at the conference works for the Wilmington Police as a social worker and is married to a Wilmington police officer, she instantly ran with the info I gave her and believes there is very possibly a connection there. When I showed her the FB pages she said she knows for a fact that her sister talked about the guy I pointed out to her and the business that he was involved in with my daughter’s ex. She didn’t know his full name or the name of their business. They said they are very hopeful for the 1st time in over a year. From what they have found out about my daughter’s ex today, they said if she hadn’t wised up a8 months ago and got away from him there is a good chance I would be telling there story about my daughter. At dinner I got to meet Dan and Gil and told them it was because of what you (Blink) do, Morgan and Palerider’s petition I would never had the confidence to contact Monica and I attend this conference. Gil hugged me and said “Morgan brought you here to help Kathy find Laura.” We don’t know if this will lead anywhere or not but they are hopeful there is a connection. I’m sorry this is so long but as you can imagine my emotions tonight. Tomorrow night is the candlelight vigil and Morgan is one of the honorees.
http://www.ncmissingpersons.org/national-conference/
I cannot tell you how much your thoughts have meant to me today. On the eve of the memorial service for Christine Sheddy, I am moved beyond words. Thank you for sharing this, and give Gil and Dan my love and support.
B
Has anybody heard of these four guys???
http://www.myspace.com/quietmydear
When I was collecting rocks from the Meadow Creek to take to Morgan’s memorial on the Copley Road Bridge for all of you guys that can’t go I had the idea, “why don’t I take photos of the rocks and make a sign out of them that says Morgan Rocks!” in honor of her for the bridge. I guess I am as doggedly OCD as the rest of you guys on BOC because I couldn’t just select a pretty rock, I had to make a PROJECT out of it. (OCD=Obsessive Compulsive Disorder).
So, for the word “Morgan” I used photos of rocks from here in C-ville at the Meadow Creek where it runs through McIntire Park. For the “Rocks!” I used photos that I had taken of some pretty rocks back when I lived in Southern Arizona a few years ago. I scanned them and printed them on photo paper with purple lettering to spell “Morgan Rocks!”, put them into sheet protectors, and hung them with purple ribbon on the bridge. I think I read somewhere that purple was one of Morgan’s favorite colors. I tucked the rocks I collected into the sheet protectors to weight the banner down so it won’t blow around. I put a little pink note that says “BOC” on the picture with the exclamation mark.
Here are some pictures of the memorial for those of you that can’t come to C-ville to see it:
http://s1030.photobucket.com/albums/y361/juliemooly_2010_2/Morgan%20Rocks%20Copeley%20Road%20Bridge/
I was afraid this would be the tackiest thing ever, I mean how literal can you get with “Morgan rocks!” on pictures of rocks, but I am hoping it’s outrageous in a good way.
I found Skyler’s rock and all the other rocks people have collected to go with it on the red brick wall next to the bridge railing. And OF COURSE the photo that didn’t come out is the close-up of the rocks, so I will have to go back and take another picture. But you can see Skyler’s rock in one of the photos. All the other rocks people have collected are next to it.
On the way to the bridge I was feeling self conscious about going to the bridge and hanging my “Morgan Rocks!” banner, like ‘what am I doing, this is a silly memorial, people will stare at me…blah blah blah’ and this song came on the radio by the Eagles: “Take it Easy”
“Take it easy, take it easy
Don’t let the sound of your own wheels drive you crazy
Lighten up while you still can
Don’t even try to understand
Just find a place to make your stand, and take it easy”
It was a beautiful, sunny warm day today and that was the perfect song for me to lighten up about myself. Even though I never knew Morgan, and can’t really explain why I am so drawn to her case, I can relate to her love of music Very often I have thought my H.P (higher power) speaks to me through the radio…not like a tinfoil hat-wearing crazy person, but like a person who serendipitously hears what I need to hear when I need to hear it.
So enjoy the memorial photos. I will get back over there tomorrow or Sunday and take a close-up picture of the rocks that actually shows up on my camera!
Julie that is awesome. I sent the link to the Harrington’s this morning.
B
Kathy, oh my goodness, how gratifying. Wow. That is awesome.
Is there any truth to state police asking UVA students to identify which fraternities have had parties at AF and who attended those parties?
I would not confirm that rumor exactly as you have stated it, no, but in general, LE is reviewing any event that took place at AF in terms of potential connections to why Morgan, yes.
B
Here’s their facebook page….
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Quiet-my-Dear/7844296511#!
They have recently disbanded per the myspace pages.
Phyl:
Thank you for recognizing my post. I was a Psych major and currently work in the health care industry. However, not employed in the Psych area, although, prob missed my calling. Good for you Phyl. I hope you enjoy your work. As to my post, I wanted to share a couple of thoughts concerning criminals. Yes, indeed, most, if not all have abuse in their backgroung. Although not an excuse for their deeds and behavior, children are too young, too impressionable to be able to defend themselves, or stop the intagible web of violent impressionism of violence in their psych if they are raised with it, and it is modeled to them by a person of authority, which is usually a parent.
Snippet:
“Joined by some graduates of a womans prison “social ” program, we sat in what looked like a schoolroom. In a sense it was, for here each person learned the benefits of a twelve step program. Ideally, such programs teach these prisoners to accept their pasts, for only then could they learn the resposibility for their present.
One after another, they gave their three minute life stories. Each told of abandonment, neglect, violence and fear growing up and in their childhoods. All of the men had been physically abused as children, and all but one of the 10 prisoner women had been sexually abused by family members.
A few told of the regret and horror they felt at having grown up to be so very violent to their own children.”
Gavin de Becker “Gift of Fear”
interviews with prisoners
“Life’s miseries fall disproportionately on children”.
Frank Sulloway “Born Rebel”
Throughout history, half of the children fail to reach adulthood. Considering this, and all that we know about violence against young people, they have much more reason to be afraid of us than we have to be afraid of them. Even so, the mistreatment we invest in our children does come back to us, and is already costing us our safety and peace.
(cont)
“when a child’s primary caregiver delivers both praise and brutality, it is a virtual coin toss as to which will attach itself to the childs identity. Terribly unhealthy families damage their children in many ways, but one of the saddest is the destruction of the child belief that that he has purpose and value. Without that belief, it is difficult to succeed, and difficul to take risks. ”
Gavin de Becker “The gift of Fear”
Also, note, Dan Golemans book “Emotional Intelligence” , by Daniel Goleman, which describes seven key abilities most beneficial for human beings.
Most criminal lack most or all these abilities.
Kim, I haven’t forgotten you asked me a question:
” Kim says:
March 18, 2010 at 1:34 pm
In another thread: juliemooly said on March 9, 2010 at 10:33 am
…. His family’s real estate firm used to list the unfinished 1920 Red Hill Road house, among others in Blandemar farm, but dropped them this year, and only lists acreage in that area now.
I swear I found an old listing, I can’t find my screen shot. When did the new Real Estate office start handling it? Why did owner switch? Could be simple as need a fresh agent to try to sell it. Or perhaps more sinister as someones kid knows about the lock-boxes and the house was used w/o permission. ”
Kim, I downloaded the listings from the MF Real Estate firm on February 16th, so between Feb. 16th and the March 9th post they un-listed those houses.
BLINK – I just wrote a post with a lot of info and links about something – are you holding it?
No, and not in spam, must not have submitted, sorry. Everything else you posted is up.
B
Oh, Kathy, I’ve been thinking about you for two days and hoping things were going well — Oh, man !!
Blink said it in the beginning: things work out in their own time for a reason –
I pray this brings the result in Ms. Whitten’s disappearance —
God bless — Sky
Wow, Slowroller — those Pink Floyd (I love them) lyrics are incredible
thanks so much for posting
And, he works for University transit, according to his facebook, driving a bus.
He’s 23.
Music, UVA, biking, AND drives a transit bus – you don’t think???????
Wrote a prior post with links but post is missing.
Kyle Woolard music bands – Quite, my dear (disbanded), Aunt Jemima and Astronomers.
He is an undergraduate at UVA.
He was (?? on if still is) head of the UVA Mountain Bike Club.
I am a huge supporter of LE, and I am very very thankful for the job these men and women do everyday to protect us. That said…
I think there is an undercurrent in dear Morgan’s case that we cannot see. Things just are not right. I initially thought that because I’m from Florida, I was just used to the very liberal Sunshine/Open Records laws that allow citizens to see pretty much anything they want. I figured that the laws are different for each state, and the lack of information from LE was just a reflection of those laws. I now believe that there is more going on.
Perspective is everything, but from my perspective I see a wounded family practically screaming for justice while LE is silent. I see a mother publicly revealing information about the murder of her sweet daughter that LE has not and will not comment on. I ask “Why?” Why is LE silent? If the reason is a good one, why wouldn’t the family be silent also? (Not that I think they should be silent, by the way. Someone needs to be screaming at this point, imo.) The Harrington’s feelings and statements and LE’s official positions do not seem to line up. I’d like to know why.
Oh, Kathy, thank you for your presence at the conference and for connecting us all to Gil and Dan.
Morgan did take you there to help Kathy find Laura. I do believe that.
Even though I was surprised that no one had found the facebook connection before, I do see how these things are so very complicated and the connections are tenuous, at best.
Travel safely–all of you brave souls.
Hey all. I have a question.
I believe that the military, including the reserves, coast guard, guard, etc., takes dna. I think maybe required after Desert Storm. Is that just the fingerprint kind? I do not know what it is called. They lift the cells from the prints or is it full blown dna? Oh, another question. If they do. Does CODIS, (trying to sound like I know what I’m talking about, here. Did I get the initials right?) cross-reference even that? Not just from a criminal base.
Also, one more. Did the gate on Red Hill Road look newer?
RedHilllocal: Do you know? Was it taken and replaced with a new or gently-used model?
What if he was, at one time, in the armed services of some sort. Any branch, therein. I wish that I had paid more attention in school. Maybe I would be able to write my questions so that I was able to convey my point clearer. Sorry Blink and all, but I am trying not to be so emotionally raw. So I am really focusing. Laser-like.
FWIW: The kids had friends over to help with the rocks. They know exactly why and who they are doing this for. What a legacy for my kids to experience. Even amongst the pain and devastation. Suz, you got your quirky and kooky. Specifically, from my own quirky and kooky girl!
Love to you Blink. It must be a hard night for you and your team. Peace to the Sheddy Family. One healing step in front of the other. I know that you “surround” them just like you do me! Hugs to her little kids from a fish who understands their loss.
Without a court order, a DNA match cannot be run against the entire military database. If their was a suspect, a warrant would be necessary to test against a suspect if not found in CODIS under any circumstances.
B
http://www.cavalierdaily.com/2010/03/19/parents-say-murderer-broke-shattered-harrington’s-bones/
http://www.wtkr.com/news/wtkr-morgan-harrington-cp-murders,0,6816155.story
For the record I do not believe Morgan’s murder is connected to the Colonial Parkway murders. I have not ruled out the Childs/Metzler connection thus far, though.
B
That’s amazing, Kathy!
The sleuth with the proof has an update
—-Why then would the Harringtons go public with any details that may reduce the chances of the government obtaining a conviction in their own daughter’s tragic death? It is apparent that the Harringtons do not want to see another family suffer through the same ordeal that has rocked their lives. By painting a picture of a possible serial killer fulfilling his violent fantasies of power and control, the Harringtons are providing notice to potential victims. I also see the Harringtons’ news conference as an effort to keep political pressure on investigators and prosecutors. Not for one minute do they want this case to get back benched or turn cold.
http://www.badgerwordsmith.com/spingolafiles/2010/03/19/broken-bones-broken-hearts/
Blink, since you brought up Christine”s memorial, folks who feel moved to help out can easily make a donation online:
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Please keep Christine’s family in your prayers tomorrow and over the next few months as this case proceeds to the next level, and if you possibly can please find it in your hearts to make a donation to the Christine Sheddy Memorial fund to help pay for her burial expenses. Lynn has not only lost a daughter but she has also gained full responsibilty of Christine’s three children, so at this point every little bit helps.
To make a donation simply go to 3View Search Services http://www.3vss.org/support.htm and click on the drop down window that says Christine Sheddy Memorial Fund. Pay Pal will accept all major credit and debit cards.
http://pocomoketattler.com/
Dear Fish or JulieMooly…
Requesting that either of you could put in a rock for me, to go with the rest from BOC. I’m far away from you, in New England.
If you have time, could you please sign it “Diana H.?”
Thank you both Fish and Juliemooly for offering to do this for others! (Fish, I can see you in my minds eye driving that dump truck onto the Copely Rd. bridge, and it’s all good… all part of the process…)
May Morgan rest in peace and may she rock on forever!
Good morning everyone!
I just watched the clip of Gil’s interview on cnn.com – cried my eyes out during it and did not like the end, as you have all said already, where Gil is saying “But, Jane” and Jane just cuts her off – very rude.
WT posted this on his FB page yesterday. I wonder why yesterday?
http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=11785571&id=505480153&fbid=10150132653785154
DebbieBaxter, I too, hope the bridge and Morgan Rocks become a memorial to last forever in Charlottesville, Virginia.
Hi Folks, I have been away for a bit & trying to catch up on all the amazing posts. Pls say some prayers for my sister newly diagnosed w/ cancer. She has 4 young children.
So many things to say, of coarse Roc on Skyler for your effort and beautiful idea that has helped the Harrington’s to continue memorializing their daughter! As heart breaking as their statements were at that news spot, I am glad they did it. I have always thought Morgan’s murder was beyond a strangling, or soft kill. It reminds me of a book I read yrs back where a husband & friend beat the wife w/ a bat. Henry Lee was involved w/ that investigation, I am sorry I cannot remember ‘who’. But her poor skull had cracks etc. It truly makes me feel this person was rejected by her as this was a rage killing. Whether he really knew her before or fantasized that he did, it goes back to many of the hypotheses that have been discussed before.
Like her trying to get away from someone, & or why she was outside. She may have run into this person on the way to the BR.?
I do believe VSP should at least make comment and dispel INCORRECT info that may lead people to think what they know is irrelevent.
Kathy- your update gave me goosebumps! What an endeavor you will never forget. I hope the community will be supportive of the giant rock memorial that is coming their way! J4M
“To make a donation simply go to 3View Search Services http://www.3vss.org/support.htm and click on the drop down window that says Christine Sheddy Memorial Fund.”
suz: I will see what I can do for those three little boys. They have a tough road ahead. If we all think for one minute our losses measure up to what a kid has to face…think again! Their loss will shape who they become. They must be constantly guided and loved. We as adults can handle death, either natural or unnatural, and what comes with it. Children who have lost a parent grieve everyday, in ways in which, we cannot imagine. There are some wonderful books out there that help the caregiver begin to cope and guide the little ones left behind how to deal and make sense of what happened. Every year will bring challenges and new feelings of loss, betrayal, and confusion for them and tears will flow for Grandma. Their first band concert, first baseball game, etc. This list is endless. You always wish they could see it.
I’ll send a donation and a note. Remember $5.00 per person, can really add up.
Please, let’s also remember Morgan’s dear causes, too. I know that all is tight right now. But paying it forward, is the only way I see it.
See why it is so, so important for justice to be served! Those left behind need to know that something was done to keep ours and very importantly, their little worlds safe.
Death should not be in vain and
bad people need to be “Accounted For”!
sidebar: the kids really belly-laughed at some of our names! These BG’s have no idea how many we are adding to the GG side! We will outnumbered them. Already do!
Amanda, I agree with everything you are saying. The silence here in Charlotteville is deafening. I’ve got to believe LE has already got their man in jail for something else, he’s already dead, or they’ve got a bead on him from all directions. If it’s not one of these three, they need to put up billboards at every entrance to the County warning all young women about the danger here. I’m glad to see that even Observer is now afraid…I’m not usually one to panic about things either, but I’m glad I’ve got company in my fear.
Judi, I hope you can repost the information. I try to save a copy of my post on a word doc before I post, just in case it doesn’t go through.
Thank you for researching!
Judi says:
March 19, 2010 at 10:48 pm
Fish – please can you put my name on a rock for Morgan? Thank you Thank you!
B: gottcha. I understand. I think.
MISS JULIEMOOLY: You are not tacky, it is not tacky, and I for one, am honored that you have done this for Morgan, the Harrington’s, and for all of us. Our rocks will be on their way this week.
Maybe you and I can petition the town to let us put up a permanate memorial? I’m in if you are. I’m a great fundraiser!!
Like I said, I’m no leader but an excellent follower but in this case, I would be happy to co-lead!
Blink, was it you that said I smell like sunshine? I remembered some poem today and it warmed my heart!
I think that Morgan’s FB photo comment about giving up her last unicorns to avoid smalltalk is a reference either to cigarettes or ecstasy. Use of Ecstasy would not be uncommon at all in the musical circles that she seemed to run with. Apologies to Morgan’s family reading this if she was simply not the kind of person to use drugs – I didn’t know her.
Anyways, here is a picture of an ecstasy pill with a unicorn logo on it:
http://www.ecstasydata.org/viewtablet.php?ID=1583
From what I gather, Ecstasy doesn’t make you “trip” or hallucinate, but it is still possible to have a very negative experience particularly if you take too high of a dose. This could explain Morgan falling over, crying, kicking people, and maybe feeling so f’d up in the head that she had to go outside to get away from all the loud noises and flashing lights.
Now for some wild speculation: if Morgan was taking Ecstasy that night, did she bring it with her or did she purchase it in Charlottesville before the show? Remember that the guy whose dog burned in the house fire had a prior conviction for possession with intent to distribute. Obviously there are tons of drug dealers in Charlottesville. Not to be racist, but I think if Morgan is going to buy drugs she is most likely going to buy from a college-aged white kid. If dead dog owner is her drug dealer and she gets locked out of JPJ, she looks in her phone for people to call and there he is, the most recent phone number (having just bought drugs from him). She ends up hanging out with him, thinking it will just be for a couple of hours until the concert is over.
If dead dog owner was a juvenile when arrested on the drug charges in 2006, wouldn’t he have been in juvee at the same time as EMH? If they are prison friends, there is your possible connection between EMH, the house fire, and Morgan.
Sunshine-smelling Fish, I think a permanent memorial would be fantastic. I think the Harringtons should be the ones to nudge us in the right direction of the what/when/why/where/how of that effort. I would be very willing to help you reel in the donations.
Juliemooley, I think your rock photos are great. It’s different and eye catching which is what it needs. Great job!
juliemooly says:
March 20, 2010 at 11:09 am
WT posted this on his FB page yesterday. I wonder why yesterday?
http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=11785571&id=505480153&fbid=10150132653785154
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Good question Julie…he is the one who started the Find Morgan Harrington FB page and was on CNN when she first disappeared.
JulieMooley, I love it! Fish, you are so kind. I know I keep saying a version of this, but go figure: Out of evil, here you all are, doing such great and honorable things. L O V E it.
To Sudafed, re: your 3/20 at 12:51, FWIW, DDO’s convictions were for pot. I.S. is another story. But, as you state, there are plenty of other possible dealers to consider, not necessarily just in C’ville. I have no idea what stats are for prior-convicted dealers going back to their old “biz.” One would think if they had a brain cell to think with, they’d stay away, but I know better and would love to find the actual stats.
DDO was 18 at time of his first (recorded) offense.
Regardless, if his nobly employed sisters are reading, I hope they will search their memories for any altered behavior since October, and listen to their consciences.
Where did the KW name come into this? Does he have any history of bad behavior on record? Or some association with Morgan? Or just happen to be a biking, driving, musical astrophysics student at UVA?