Morgan Harrington Murder: Picture of Morgans Boot Released
Charlottesville, VA– Morgan Harringtons killers have not been apprehended.
Morgan was brutally slain, presumably, the evening of October 17th, 2009 after she went missing from the John Paul Jones Arena, located on the grounds of The University of Virginia. Her remains were recovered on January 26th, 2010 on the grounds of Anchorage Farm in Charlottesville, VA.
There have been countless witness accounts and reported sightings of Morgan since she vanished from JPJ, most of which, have been prefaced by stating “ or a person matching Morgan’s description”, so we are truly left to sift through what is accurate, and what is a well intentioned bystander.
One of the most conflicting item descriptions, is that of the boots she was wearing that fateful evening.
Below is a picture of the boot Morgan was wearing the evening of October 17, 2009, as confirmed by Morgan’s Mother Gil Harrington, to be “spot on”.
As you can see, it has no laces, and a cuff of approximately 3” that can be worn EITHER at the knee, or above, as reported by the witness who believes she saw Morgan walking away from JPJ with 4 men young men dressed in black, and again in the lot adjacent to Uhall.
Additionally confirmed to blinkoncrime.com, Morgan was wearing “footless” tights or leggings, which would require additional socks.
Morgan was known for the very distinctive socks she wore under these boots.
There is currently a $150,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction for anyone responsible for the death of Morgan Harrington.
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Not to disagree in any way about the training of local LE., but here’s the timeline in the Dannell Kraus case.
http://www2.newsvirginian.com/wnv/news/local/waynesboro/article/timeline_of_events_in_the_death_of_dannell_kraus/53980/
It looks like the husband reported her missing in 1-2 days after she was last seen by family, and less than an hour after she no-showed for court. Of course, the no-show may have made the reporting inevitable. But given everything in that timeline, there may have been valid reasons he waited to report. Based on family experience, addicts of all kinds are prone to vanishing during “benders.”
Also, my colleague’s (found in a pond) death and upcoming memorial service was announced today. Her death has been officially declared an accident.
I read the link that was posted here about the three men who were indicted, so of course I had to check them out further. I found a geneology site for the Breedens and, lo and behold, a Joseph Breeden married Ada McDaniel(remember THAT last name?) in 1914, had several children, and there are also Eppards related to both, Shiffletts as well. I would imagine that the children and grandchildren of these two people know each other, maybe even hang out together. It always amazes me when I check out these Va geneology sites that these names are inevitably linked to one another, but I guess they are popular names down there, and it seems alot of them don’t leave the area.
It wouldn’t be impossible, imo, that this Parkway shooter may have taken Morgan. It seems he targets college age kids, and given his age he may well have been a Metallica fan, and cruising the concert. It sounds like he more or less stalks these kids, follows them from some where to a place where there are no obvious witnesses, and goes nuts.
Hokie Hi, I completely agree with what you said about the fb games, etc., my brother-in-laws are always taking those quizzes, they are metalheads and end up with the darkest answers you could imagine. I myself love horror flicks, so I try not to read too much into stuff people put up on their fb pages. I think LE is more interested in connections, actual conversations on fb and ms, and not so much what kind of movies one likes or books they read. jmho…
Georgie, as my editors would tell you, the problem is, that the majority of this area, is inter-related.
do not believe that the Blue Ridge Dude is related to Morgan’s case in any way- I could not exclude Metzler/Childs though. As it stands, there are some big developments in Morgan’s case that are in the fact checking phase as we speak.
B
BOR [Board of Regents (UVA)], for Dr. or MRS. Harrington! Lets get this ball rolling! Change can be a ‘GOOD’ thing! (Sorry, if I’m nominating ya’ll for this – but this seems to me to be a gift you have been given to serve others!) Yep, Gil, seems to have a “calling” for this position – to – protect ‘others’ children!!!
Hey Duannahincville,
Kudos to you! You know who I think we need to be speaking to TODAY? The girlfriend(s) who is(are) in denial.
I think at least one is worried.
Keep up your efforts!
Frank Speaker,
Hello. I agree that people judge you by your attire. As a parent of teens, it is a very touchy subject. When I read that Morgan liked to wear funky and distinctive socks, it reminded me of my own daughter. Young people like to express themselves through the clothes they wear. IMO girls especially, use their clothes to say how they are feeling, they also, still, in a way play dressup, by this I mean just as Morgan that night, dressed the part of a metaler, she probably would have dressed the part of a nascar fan had she been attending a race.
Morgan unfortunately met up with some very sick individuals. It is true they, as many others, may have seen Morgan’s attire as an excuse to think bad thoughts about Morgan. But Morgan’s attire in no way contributed to her death. She was dressed as 1000′s of other female concert- goers that night, in fact she dressed far more appropriately than 990 of them IMO.
My daughter, if she chose to wear something similar to Morgan’s attire to a concert is not putting herself in danger. My daughter is not disregarding her Gift of fear by choosing to wear a concert shirt, mini skirt, tights/leggings and high heeled boots. IMO, Morgan’s dress was not a factor in what happened to her that night.
I am not going to advise my own daughter, that to wear something as tasteful as Morgan’s attire, is asking for trouble. Although, I would advise her to wear more comfortable shoes, without heels, to a concert, simply because of the amount of standing that may be involved. Yes, people judge you by the clothes you wear, but there was nothing that Morgan chose to wear that night that warranted any kind of judgment, then or now.
Morgan should have been safe. Even if she had been locked out, she should have been safe. She was in a public venue and PLots, with many people around, she had her phone and her purse, she had credit cards in case of emergency. She had her own car parked in the lot.
She was in contact with her friends inside and with a friend outside via texts. She stuck to well lit areas, wallked with people, not alone, up until the bridge. She should have been safe, especially for the amount of time it took for the concert to end.
Alas, she was not safe. Someone, despite all these factors, victimized Morgan Harrington, and it wasn’t because of their misplaced judgment on what kind of girl she was, based on her clothes. It was because an opportunity presented itself.
The question is what opportunity presented itself? Did Morgan know these someones? Did Morgan befriend these someones that night? Or is the opportunity that presented itself merely the fact that Morgan Harrington HH and met, then accepted, a ride from a very BG?
IMO, based on all the good choices Morgan made previously, trying to regain entry, calling her friends, staying in well lit areas, talking with seemingly safe, well known people(BBP) ect, she did not simply make the bad choice of accepting a ride from a unknown BG it doesn’t add up.
Blink—it was just fyi (the link to updates on Kelly Morris’ murderer)—not related at all to Morgan Harrington other than possibly giving us a glimmer of hope that justice, though sometimes slow, is eventually served.
duannah I love your writings on FindMorgan.com. Very well said. You have the talent of a writer. Be careful please. I have a question. Just a thought that crossed my mind. Do you have a twin or maybe a alter ego that posts here on BOC. You do not have to answer if you do not want to. Just curious. Under a different name maybe.
Blink,
On the “Help Find Morgan Dana Harrington” facebook site there is a discussion “Anyone else think this is strange?”, would love to get your input on the content of this discussion. Do you think it has any merit to the case?
Sorry if this is already posted. Looks like the Parkway shooter was nabbed today. The Rockbridge county one, not Montgomery county one. Unless they are one in the same.
http://www.roanoke.com/news/breaking/wb/242590
Debbie B., I know you’re just dying to blame this whole thing on big bad UVa, but please reserve judgement until Morgan’s killer is actually caught. You just don’t know…he or they could be local country fools that have nothing at all to do with the university. Or they could have known Morgan from before, say from highschool, life in Roanoke, at JMU, or Heaven forbid, from her days at VT. We don’t yet know who to blame.
I believe that UVA has some issues with security they are going to need to address. I also think UVA PD is in need of serious training. I say this because I have spoken with some inside this department, and I am aware of some issues surrounding Morgan’s case .
I offer this suggestion- Weed your own gardens people, or they will be tended to for you.
I apologize if that seems hostile, but I am pretty cranky about this case today.
B
DTA:
The only name I have posted under here is “duannahincville.”
If I have a twin, I don’t know them!
As it stands, there are some big developments in Morgan’s case that are in the fact checking phase as we speak.
B
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Wow. You’ve got some people perked up in their computer chairs with that one!
Any chance you could at least hint as to when we might be getting some more information on these “big developments”? Please, ‘ol buddy, ‘ol pal?
Tomorrow.
B
To me, “big developments” and “cranky about this case” in the same day sound like someone screwed up.
It is incredible that Dr. Harrington is speaking at Take Back the Night tomorrow. The family’s focus on protecting others in the middle of their own pain is awe-inspiring. I do not know that I could do the same so soon.
Missing persons cases should be handled by State Police. Period. That would end any and all jurisdictional squabbles. They are better equipped and trained to deal with it. One agency would be handling the case from the get go.
If at a later time, for whatever reason, the FBI needs to take over, fine.
The Blue Ridge Parkway shooter was apparently nabbed.
http://www.roanoke.com/news/breaking/wb/242590
Keep your chin up Blink. Many, many people think very highly of you. You are doing important work, and it’s not easy work to deal with emotionally either.
Many thanks dear friend-
Miles to go and all that-
B
As it stands, there are some big developments in Morgan’s case that are in the fact checking phase as we speak.
B
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That is wonderful news!
Just watched the press conference about the Blue Ridge Parway shooter arrest. I know LE goofs up some, I know we’re in a non-urban area where people have southern accents (personally, music to my ears!), and I know that FBI and ATF were involved along w/ Park Service, VSP, and Augusta Co Sheriff, but as easy as it is to become frustrated and make Andy Griffith references, truth is, I was proud too listen to the Sheriff who ran the press conference. I think this was, as he said, and instance where 3 things went right — the female vic managed to fight like a wildcat *plus* a car stopped to help her get to safety *plus* someone called in the casebreaking tip to Crimestoppers in the middle of the night.
I am gutwrenched for justice in Morgan’s case. I am frustrated with lack of information to the public (yet understanding that sometimes it is quite necessary). It is so easy to understand how multiple jurisdictions can become petty or drop or screw up info. But I do know several people involved with at least three LE agencies in the area — none well enough to feel comfortable ringing them up and asking questions (not that that would get me anywhere!) — and I can tell you that these folks I know are smart, hardworking, upstanding, and I am proud that they are my local LE.
I have no choice but to trust in LE and in justice. Surely it will come.
I just saw this on the news !!!! An old coot !!! well, 56 – guess he’s not that old – younger than moi – older than I expected. Glad he’s locked up. Wonder if he knows the way to AF ?
a phone tip led to the shooter being apprehended. I hope we have tips in this case. LE, bless ‘em, are often lost without them, thus the plea at AF for info.
Tomorrow.
B
I hope you deliver big “tomorrow” girl!
Not sure about that.. but I do feel the course is set.
B
I have an idea. I am guessing budget is one issue in shortfalls in how LE handles missing persons cases, specifically missing adults (18 and over). What if a rotating volunteer “force” was trained to do an intake with the person who reports the missing person AS SOON AS THE PERSON IS BELIEVED TO BE MISSING, BEFORE the LE time requirement has passed during which they won’t initiate a search.
The Red Cross does Mass Care and Sheltering training, among other types of training, and you get a card saying you are certified in that type of training. Teams with Red Cross training are just volunteers, average people whoe are mobilized in the event of a disaster, whether it’s a house fire or a hurricane. The same type of training could be done for a Missing Adults Rapid Response volunteer pool.
I would be willing to sit with the family of the missing person, take down all the persons’ vital info, gather photos, ID, medical information, last-known location, phone info, friends’ names, email accounts, etc. The volunteer could carry a laptop and record all that information, go over every detail with the family/friend of the missing person, and then have it saved and ready to give to a detective THE MINUTE that first 24 hours had passed. The volunteer could be instructed in basic evidence collection (i.e., gathering a toothbrush and hairbrush of the missing adult and placing it in an evidence bag, taking it to a designated evidence holding area for just such cases). Or, instead of deploying on scene, for safety and accountability, volunteers could be deployed in a team of 2 instead of alone, and could require that the person(s) reporting the missing person file their case at the nearest Law Enforcement office.
I am sure that LE would appreciate having an initial case file ready and handed off to them at the get go. I know that it’s not the same as a police officer talking to the family (getting a sense of whether or not they are lying, etc.), but since they don’t seem to take the missing adults cases seriously until the body turns up anyway, I don’t see how it could hurt. Additionally, a volunteer is not overworked and jaded, and may be open to gathering info that a police officer wouldn’t.
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I appreciate that everyone likes the photos of
Morgan’s bridge. Next time I will try NOT to include my camera strap in the foreground of so many pictures!
Let me clarify, I am not suggesting the volunteer Missing Adult Rapid Response Team (that’s what I’m calling it) be part of the Red Cross…they have enough on their plate. It would be it’s own entity or a volunteer auxiliary branch of Law Enforcement.
For anyone wanting to lay all the blame for Morgan’s death on the doorstep of UVA, I understand your frustration and your desire “to make sense of it all” and find a bad guy. But, in reality it is most likely that no singular event or occurrence precipitated her tragic outcome. Life is composed of a variety of free will choices and the decisions made or actions taken in response to each opportunity we are presented, forge a path for us to follow. A different decision at each fork in the road would have defined a different life journey. If taken singly, none of the decisions made that night should dictate such a fatal outcome, but when the events of Oct. 17 were placed together we know the horrible and unthinkable result.
Individuals constantly clammer for more personal freedom and less government or societal intervention into their lives. It is only when a tragedy strikes that we demand things be done differently, and it is then and only then that we want oversight. However, once time has healed the wounds of the tragedy, we complain about the intrusion and/or inconvenience and demand our freedoms back.
The culpable parties to Morgan’s death are those who actually brutally murdered her. I hold them wholly and unequivocally responsible. It is fair, however, to examine each of the events that occurred that evening and determine if steps can be taken to prevent any additional travesties from occurring. Lessons must be learned and applied by all parties. I have a vested interest in having UVA and Charlottesville a safe place-my daughter lives there.
As Duke says:
April 7, 2010 at 12:49 am
(snipped)
The tragic series of events (dominos) would have had a happy ending with the elimination of any one of the dominos. (IMO)
Blink-
Did you read the blog on FM about whether or not her friends were captured on video that night? Well, Dr H answered the question and they aren’t on video either.
I just can’t get past the fact that Morgan (or her friends)are not on ANY surveillance footage from that night. I went back and looked at old articles– VSP seem very confident that she WAS there that night based on comments from security personnel(quote from CG, VSP)–is that the “irrefutable proof” you previously mentioned? Would you seriously consider that proof? Shouldn’t any eye-witness statements be measured by the same yardstick? Eye-witness statements are notoriously faulty, there are plenty of studies re: showing their unreliability. Why are VSP so confident in the statements from security personnel compared to the lady who believes she saw Morgan with the four MIB? Or, the lady who believes she saw her on the lawn?
Considering there’s NO footage, the general unreliability of eye-witness statements and the fact that security personnel saw what–at least several thousand people that night–how reliable are their statements? Is that enough for the VSP to be so confident that Morgan was actually in the arena that night?
I’m sure you’re tired of me constantly questioning her so-called friends re: that night–but I just can’t help it, I do not believe her friends. To me, everything about their ‘story’ and that night reeks of BS–add to that their bizarre silence from the get-go. IDK, I just can’t help but think her friends hold the key to finding out what happened to Morgan.
JMHO
Peggy
Good to hear they got Jackson on something.
I struggled in my sleep all night about him. I guessed the age correctly, but envisioned him getting nabbed at the barbershop; in one version he caught on to the police being called and escaped, in the other, the gay stylist was able to ask the floor sweeper to go outside and call LE with the license plate. Then the dream switched to him cutting his own hair in front of a mirror. We could see him through a window–it was night and very scary. Haircuts all night.
“The no re-entry policy at the John Paul Jones Arena is still in place. The University will not elaborate as to whether they’re thinking of changing that.”
UVA is still under the illusion they still have control of JPJ Arena. They will change the policy or have their heads handed to them on a platter by the citizens of Virginia. We have had enough.
They say in Buddhism that the true meaning of life is selfless service. It seems the Harringtons are truely embracing this – it will help to heal them. Giving of your energy with no expectation of anything in return – loving kindness – is how one makes the world go ’round.
Hats off to Mr. & Mrs. Harrington for never falling victim to their loss, but rather accepting their suffering and keeping their center. Absolutely amazing people and a true example for everyone, everywhere, regardless of loss.
I say we all do one good deed this week in Morgan and the Harringtons name. No donations or anything monetary – truely help someone. I will report back with the deed I have done.
Lets create some good karma!
This is a stretch for sure, but:
Does anyone know what kind of car Childs/Metzler were in when they were murdered?
Hello fellow BOC family I am back from New Zealand beautiful rock in hand to send for Morgan.
I read BOC everyday but could not post as was only on my IPhone with limited internet availability.
I spoke to one and all about Morgan, violence towards women and children, missing persons and lack of protocol in finding them, RSO’s being released back onto the streets after committing heinous crime, improper and ineffective sentencing for violent offenders.
Was my usual pain in the you know what. But most people listened and were very concerned it is also a huge problem in New Zealand, along with the social welfare system that pays $$$ for every child born to teenagers, single moms, etc who take the money and do not feed clothe or properly educate the children, spending money on drugs and booze. Not that all welfare recipients are like that. I was a single mom at one stage myself but never qualified for benefits because I owned a small house!!
I talked to a lot of people. I was shocked at the poverty in my home town where my 93 year old mum lives in a rest home. Heard stories of children arriving at school starving, improperly dressed suffering from various kinds of post traumatic stress syndrome from the daily dramas that go on everyday in their homes. Very sad and disheartening. My town only has about 50 thousand people in it, in the most breathtakingly beautiful area of the South Island of New Zealand fondly called “Godzone” by kiwis ( New Zealanders) God help us all. Once ones eyes are open to all of this it is very hard to go back and put ones head in the sand like they say innocence is bliss. But what is happening to our “innocents”?
These kids grow up angry and dispossessed and some can end up lashing out against a lovingly raised girl like our shiny Morgan who did nothing to deserve it and spent her summers helping disadvantaged kids. Now her mother dear Gil Harrington is in Africa tending to the sick and impoverished there. Morgans parents are such an inspiration it is an invaluable lesson and gift to observe the way they have handled all of this with such integrity and heart. Prayers to them and all grieving families.
Something must be done on all levels if we want to protect our children and our grandchildren from this
vicious cycle. I have my thinking cap on and mulling over all of this.
In the meantime thank you everyone for keeping the ball in the air and relentlessly posting following the example of our fearless and beloved BLINK clink clink clink!!
I was clear on the other side of the world and felt very connected to you all and Morgans’ case, quite humbling in fact. I felt proud and grateful to you all and the intelligence , heart , and humor to be found here in large daily doses. Keep it up friends something tells me something is about to break.
Keep the focus, keep up the pressure, keep up the prayers, think of and share solutions.
Skyler you are right we are NOT powerless. LOVE Hummingbird.
Gil Harrington’s thoughts from April 7th, 2010
Dear Gil,
Your words are beautiful, and what you are doing for
the African people is a beautiful expression of love, kindness
and caring. It reminds me of Jesus washing the disciples feet.
Love and prayers,
My perspective as the wound care nurse with OMNI in Zambia is different. I am always looking down at feet and by doing so bring incredibly lifted up.
OMNI Reverie
Squatting in the dust
the pose I must
take
to make
my way through, this dark forest.
The wounds I tend,
skin I try to… mend,
on all the limbs
of hers and hims.
Catching only glimpses of the faces.
my task’s in other places.
It’s the feet I know so well.
The stories the toes can tell.
Ceaseless work since he was born
turned this farmer’s soles to horn.
Scrawny, birdlike children’s feet,
so spare of flesh,
so little to eat.
The blazing joy
in this boy
as I put
his bandaged foot
in its first shoe.
Who knew
the good we could do?
Soak and clean
coating legs with Vaseline
under African sun.
My kind of fun.
The heart sings.
What pleasure service brings.
Axe wounds and ulcers,
scrapes and burns obscene,
these are the feet I tend and clean.
And with each wound I bind,
I find,
and do amaze,
that healing flows both ways.
2 4 1
Like a lot of you, my attention lately has gone back to the time BEFORE Morgan was supposedly seen on the bridge (although I still wonder about the debit card transaction as well). Does LE supposedly know WHY she left the arena? If not, how could they legitimately assume it’s not relevant?
“As it stands, there are some big developments in Morgan’s case that are in the fact checking phase as we speak.
B”
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“The Blue Ridge Parkway shooter was apparently nabbed.
http://www.roanoke.com/news/breaking/wb/242590”
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Both comments made in the same day! Related, I wonder?
lizzy, I don’t know if LE knows why she left jpj. I do believe they are comfortable she was there. They’ve said she was acting irrationally; her leaving jpj might be part of that. I think that as far as they can tell—from her emails, fb, voicemails, what her friends have told them, her attempts to get back in, her travels hither and yon through the parking lot (as opposed to purposeful travel to a destination) and what was said in the texts to that fellow 60 miles away—she didn’t leave to meet someone in particular or go somewhere in particular, so why she left might not matter much, except for the tragic eventual outcome.
Total Amateur, the article below describes Metzler’s car as a 17-year-old Toyota.
http://www.roanoke.com/news/roanoke/wb/217077
I think BOC has had a very productive day. Could it be the fog is lifting?
My pal Bob Reynolds told me today:
Blink- At the end of the day- How MUCH really surprises you, really?
I replied, too much.
He said .. then off you go…
Redrock, I think you are on to somethin’ Your a poster of few words, but I always pay attention.
B
Total Amateur:
Childs/Metzler were in a 1992 Toyota Camry.
http://www.roanoke.com/news/nrv/wb/217331
Hi Blink,
I was just wondering what you thought of the admission a few weeks ago that Morgan’s bones were shattered. Specifically, is this legitimate or poor journalism? (http://voices.washingtonpost.com/crime-scene/virginia/slain-va-student-harringtons-b.html)…
I know you well enough to know that you can’t answer, but I so wonder if tomorrow’s development bring us any closer to her killer?
Yes.
B
You are a kind and wonderful advocate.
Thanks for your kind words, I did need them today.
B
TA, it was David Metzler’s ’92 Toyota Camry.
http://www.wdbj7.com/Global/story.asp?S=11018944
Mom –Nice post but in my opinion your idealism is overiding your realism . Nothwithstanding the fact there may be some hinted actual movement by LE there is still a little window for boot talk . I think it was very astute for B to feature the boots as they underpinned her all that day and night . If they could talk .They were focal to her last time on earth and will be focal to any trial . There will be blow ups of them and they will be trotted out by defense routinly on the drop of a hat . They may have a very direct bearing on many things .Her falling,wobbly mode,kicking,who she attracted ,how they treated her,how she reacted to them ,did she use them for a defense,was she attacked with one,did they cause her to get bogged down in grassy lawn,where are they etc.etc.etc. ????? The whole story could be written if one could actually put their minds by some method in those boots . The description let out awhile ago describes them perfectly but there was a disconnect with the previous picture . The previous picture was of a lace up version of a leather gumboot style with lumberjack heel ,very conservative and practical. The real ones were the Ferrari ones . I am not making value judgements as if a were a woman i would have a couple pair myself only slightly different style.
keep on rocking blink,your getting close!
Blink- I just wanted to remind you of a talk we had not to long ago about not letting you fall- You said something about not wanting to let others down- but you were not afraid of failure.
Blink, I can tell you are weary. I wanted to let you know that I appreciate everything you do with this site. I am so thankful that you have created a safe place for all of your contributors. You do not allow flaming and you respect us and encourage us to share our thoughts. I am not such a newbie to reading others sites now, and I can’t tell you how much I appreciate the atmosphere here on BOC.
It makes me upset when I think you are being judged too harshly or when you have to defend yourself from others. I know you are fully capable of defending yourself. But I can only imagine in the quiet times it saddens you. Please know, that I truly respect you and your efforts here on BOC, to give the victims and their family’s a voice.
Stay strong- Keep on keeping on. I look forward to your article tomorrow. Just a reminder, I will not let you fall, I am here for the duration- for you -for Morgan- for her family and for all the other victims- little Caylee, and the countless others you work so hard for-
Thanks for all you do Blink- try not to be so hard on yourself-
Mom of 3, and apparently, sometimes to me-
You are a kind and otherwordly soul.
My apologies to concern you-
B
Blink -
Just saw on the news that Casey Anthony has a real “PEN” pal. Admitted to giving Caylee chloriform. Do you know if this is
true???
tossing out some repetitive thoughts for the blinkers…
primary scene is missing, as many others have surmised. could be work, home or vehicle for likely starters.
shirt was near the lawn… no? work, home or vehicle?
weapon maybe a tool, like a pipe or hammer, etc. that happened to be convenient to work, home or vehicle.
sudafed had a plausible scenario for odd behavior, i.e. avoid stalker, or maybe someone that just molested an intoxicated person in a public space. might cause someone to forget about policy for a minute to get of harms way asap, especially if the offender was in security/le…
important word in investigations is corroboration (sp?). not really mentioned much in any place i’ve seen, but no doubt very basic to all le, no matter how poorly prepared they are.
hh = fishing expedition. see what bites. once you have them on the line you can play them until they are in the net. feed a liar a lie and watch them take the bait…
Justice, Hokie and jessejane: Thanks for your responses.
jessejane re your 5:39 post from yesterday. I was also proud to hear from the local Augusta sheriff, accent and all, about Jackson’s arrest. As Blink has said, and many posters believe, I’m sure there are many flaws in our local LE, but at least in this instance they stepped up. It also helped to have that 2am call to Crimestoppers.
I’m sorry for my little spell yesterday, Blink. Without any straight facts I think we just need to be carefull about placing blame on any one person or thing. There were so many things that went wrong on October 17 and 18…it’d be more fair to say that everyone and everything is to blame. I’m looking forward to your new article today, hoping it answers lots of questions. Thanks for everything you do…I can only imagine the toll it takes of following all of these cases, and only in it for the victims and their families.
“Ferrari ones”? Oh, Mr Speaker, you are such a card
I’m guessing you might just have a few pair Mr Speaker
jessejane, I agree with you, all involved did a wonderful job in tracking down the alleged Blue Ridge Parkway shooter quickly. Probably too much to wish for, but it would be wonderful if he can be connected to other events that have gone unsolved for so long. As for the Andy Griffith and Barney Fife references, they were both fictional, but hey, Andy’s drawling, aw shucks attitude and Southern gentleman style always resulted in the bad guy ending up in jail. We have some very good LE in our area and unfortunately, a few who aren’t so great.
I’m not willing to give LE a pass on any mistakes that might have been made if they jeopardize an arrest and conviction. I’m not going to accuse them of sitting on their a**** eating donuts while Morgan was being murdered. If LE initially thought she walked away, we don’t know what the people who were with Morgan that night might have initially said that fostered that impression. I have no way of knowing, but from their actions, I don’t believe the people accompanying her to the concert thought that night or even the next morning or maybe for sometime after that she was in danger. I certainly couldn’t go home and sleep if I thought my friend was missing. If the evidence hasn’t been found or is still in the lab that allows for an arrest or identification of the culprit, what do we want LE to do, manufacture evidence? Frustration is expressed here, just imagine the frustration of LE if there is a belief that they know who committed the crimes against Morgan, but do not have the evidence to arrest him/them.