Missing From UVA : Hannah Elizabeth Graham
Charlottesville, VA- Second year University of Virginia student Hannah Graham texted her friends last Saturday morning at approximately 1:20 AM- saying she was lost in the area of Wertland Street.
She has not been heard from since. According to Charlottesville Police Captain Gary Pleasants, it is believed Ms. Graham was intoxicated at the time of her disappearance and may have been on her way to a party but did not arrive.
In recently released images of Graham leaving her apartment at approximately 9:30PM Friday evening, she is shown wearing black skinny pants and a gold and black mesh crop-top, beige shoes or sneakers.
Ms. Graham’s disappearance is not related to a 2013 teen runaway from Indiana with the same name.
The disappearance of Ms. Graham comes on the heels of the recently adjudicated murder trial of Alexis Murphy , the disappearance on the same date as Ms. Graham in 2010 of Samantha Clark and of the course the unsolved murder of Morgan Harrington, who disappeared from John Paul Jones arena in October 2009 and later found murdered in January 2010 on Anchorage Farm in Albemarle County.
In Ms. Harrington’s case, the DNA profile and sketch of the suspect in her murder as well as a rape in Fairfax county in September 2005 was released, but he has not been identified by name or captured.
Harrington Murder Suspect Sketch
Ms. Murphy’s remains have never been recovered and Ms. Clark is still missing, also believed to also be a victim of Randy Allen Taylor, currently serving a life sentence for Murphy’s kidnapping and murder.
Hannah Graham is described as 5’11 tall, with light brown hair and blue eyes. Police are asking anyone with information regarding her disappearance to call the Charlottesville Police Department at 434-970-3280 or CrimeStoppers at 434-977-4000.
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@ Scout: According to reports her last text was sent at 1:20 to a friend stating she was lost in an area opposite of where she actually was. This text was sent at exactly the same time or very near the same time, that she went missing. Then, according to reports, her phone powered down.
She is last seen on video at 1:08 and between that time and her last text she consumed a drink in the bar and left with Jesse leaving only 12 minutes for them to be in and out of the bar.
He was moving fast and making sure she was fully intoxicated, assuming the drink she had was alcoholic. Reports also indicate he purchased a bottle of alcohol while at the establishment.
I would like to know where his car was parked and if anyone else was in it.
A couple of media outlets are reporting a search of Carter Mountain Orchard off of route 53, west of route 20, south of 64, and east of 29- SE of Cville not far from exit 120 (easy downtown access at 1:30-2 am). It’s also along the Old Lynchburg Rd corridor which can provide an ample link to Red Hill Road and the FORMER Anchorage Farm Rd., now officially Farm Vista Rd. According to Google maps and presumably Albemarle County GIS (I had noticed a change within the last six months as well).
If this guy is responsible for Hannah’s disappearance, there is a strong likelihood that he is a repeat offender. I also think there is a strong possibility that, if so, he is a soldier of a larger network that may be incentivized by a bigger, more dangerous entity. There are countless reports of gang activity along the eastern seaboard engaging in sex trafficking due to huge profit potential. If that is the case, one has to wonder who else is involved. The body language of both Matthew and the other man not only looked predatory, but also like a market opportunity for BOTH of them as if they were working in tandem. I would have found my own comments to be preposterous, but based on the element involved in the Kevin Quick abduction and murder, it is not as unlikely as it might seem.
I also think, again if his actions are confirmed and serial in nature, that Lynchburg and Campbell County Police and Sheriff’s offices should examine a link to the Cassandra Morton murder. He has a familiarity with the area around Liberty U where her remains were found. Her family seek answers, too.
If THIS isn’t a wake-up call for local residents to be more vigilant, I don’t know what is. Thank goodness for people like the Harringtons and the Murphys who exude grace and resilience after terrible tragedy so they can make a difference in the safety and cohesiveness of this community.
It appears the other assaults from the weekend Hannah went missing are unrelated.
http://www.c-ville.com/weekend-violence-wertland-area-rocked-alleged-assaults-days-around-hannah-grahams-disappearance/#.VCFHD9m9LCQ
In my honest opinion, I think they know where he is but the approach here is the longer he waits to report himself the more CPD has an option of retaining him with the charges they have because he would be a flight risk. Also, look at this link on morgan and look at the car in the far corner?
http://www.wset.com/story/23062096/update-authorities-find-alexis-murphys-car-in-charlottesville
Im sorry please correct my last post. I meant to say on AM not Morgan.
@va2ca
I’m really not seeing the resemblance between the sketch and JM- at all. Can you tell me what I’m missing as I’ve heard it from other people too?
Sketch looks trim with an oval, narrow face and JM looks pudgy (old and new pics) with a round face and chubby cheeks. Yes, they are both AA (seems like sketch is at least) but most features seem opposite except maybe the eyes. It’s like comparing John Legend to Keenan Thompson IMO.
Do you think this man would take his own life?
I’m having a hard time seeing the resemblance between Jesse Matthew and sketch, even though I realize the sketch is one traumatized person’s recollection. If he is sketch, he has gained a lot of weight, although I think his cab photo face looks doughier too. Is there a height/weight estimate from the Fairfax rape victim? The attorney must have told Jesse he wasn’t in custody so he was free to hit the road. I hope he doesn’t harm anyone before he is found, his actions are making him look guilty in Hannah’s disappearance, at least. Prayers for Hannah’s family to get through this horrible mess.
Marchmallow, that is a VERY good catch on your part! So Jessie Mathews sister, Latasha once lived (maybe still does) in the area that Morgan’s body was found. Thanks for posting that information.
Don’t know if this has been said on here or not, but, Tempo is an extremely swanky bar on the DTM. I live 30 minutes from the area and can tell you the Down Town Mall area is widely known as a very strange place. It attracts the art community, homeless, uber-rich, “townies”, you name it, the group is there. The people that live in C’ville love the place, but to outsiders, it’s just a strange mish-mash of weird. For the those that don’t know, it’s basically a microcosim of C’ville as a whole. What’s strange, to me anyway, is why Tempo? Out of all the bars and resturants down there, why the most expensive and fashionable one? I think the Tempo bar angle is a huge red flag. But it get’s very little attention.
What could be the “tactical” reason for CPD releasing a Wanted poster in the arrest of JLM for reckless driving?
This LE agency seems to be engaging the public and using the media much more so than in other cases. This poster is stirring up the pot…not sure if in a good way.
guess my comment re: “the farm” wasn’t ok. sorry Blink….as much as I read here and respect this forum, I would never offend or post something I shouldn’t.
Prayers for the Grahams & the Harringtons.
You are fine. Please know all- I am way behind because I have at least 50 private posts that I need to be very careful that do not get moderated. The goal in any case coverage that needs it is to progress leads and that is the hallmark of BOC.
Thanks for your patience all.
B
I’m going out on a limb here but I think if this is their guy he was involved in Morgan’s murder as well, especially after reading about the red hill road connection with his sister. That gave me goosebumps
Can I reach you at this address?
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VaMahi, excellent description of cville. I have a very good idea about the reason(s) for Tempo, but am not going to say them publicly. I think it is in fact a big clue and I suspect LE has learned quite a bit interviewing staff and late night regulars.
What dda does not wish to say publicly I will, lol, there is the possibility that there is relationships or personnel involving the sale of illegal drugs. With much respect to Hannah and her family, Hannah was not shy about tweeting occasionally about being high. That said, we don’t know if that has any involvement here nor does it matter, imo.
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I’ve wondered about the Tempo bar angle as well. Definitely not a college place! You can see a picture of the interior here as well as the menu. http://www.tempocville.com. One of them must have had a friend who worked there.
Swanky bar could mean lots of things but it’s interesting to ponder. He could be slashing and burning his way through an Oedipal complex and felt the need to show off to the dominant males that he had a beautiful young girl on his arm. He may have been parading her about. I am not profiler, but I think this could have been as intentionally “dominating” as was his putting his arm around her and on her waist/hips.
Or he might go to Tempo because he has a buddy who works in the bar who will serve underage pretty girls drinks in a dark corner without checking id.
Or maybe Tempo has really good sweet potato fries. Or all three.
The waiting is so hard. I can’t imagine (please may I never know) how hard it is for Hannah’s loved ones.
Hey Blink. Did you see my comparison in the forum? http://scaredmonkeys.net/index.php?topic=15454.msg1593895#msg1593895
Hey bestie!! Compelling for sure Klaas- I have not been able to link him to Fairfax so far so far, however.
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I can’t believe LE didn’t have enough probable cause to also get a search warrant for his body. He may have had scratches or something indicating a struggle. Also, he’s now driving around in another car — (if in fact he’s the one) he could have moved or otherwise further concealed her body by now.
I doubt he took her back to his apartment if he had roommates, unless this was an unintentional and things went very bad with possible roommate involvement.
I hope they’re looking at all surveillance such as possibly CalTran videos, high resolution satellite for the area, if any, that night/early morning. Have they fanned out their search to the farm area where Morgan Harrington was found, the killer was familiar with the area.
This guy LJ has lived in the Charlottesville area all his life.
I am seeing him in a few other areas of VA over the years saleha, and he definitely has friends and family in the surrounding states.
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VaMahi. I felt the same thing about Tempo–both as to costliness for a min wage aide and as to
anonymity & comfort zone. Seemed reasonable to me only if he was a fishing contractor
expecting reimbursement.
I mean a procurer, that is.
And perhaps due to blood alcohol level,
things went south.
With each hour of going MIA that passes, his behavior becomes less that of a petty misdemeanant and more consistent with someone who has a larger palette of worries and concerns.
VaMahi says:
September 23, 2014 at 12:25 pm
@VaMahi: How is the Tempo bar angle a huge red flag?
@VAMahi why is Tempo a huge red flag?
Why did Longo include “States” with “contacts”?
reads like an I95 human trafficking corridor.
According to Coy Barefoot friends of JM are comparing him to Lenny Of Mice and Men.He may accidentally physically hurt people more than he means to.He hurt someone the night Hannah disappeared, just hours before he was with her, and he hurt them severely.He was roughhousing in a bar.This is not the first time either.Blink I think we are looking at a beast in sheeps clothing.
Who do we know he hurt when roughhousing in a bar?
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http://wtvr.com/2014/09/23/jesse-matthew-jr-wanted-for-abduction-of-missing-uva-student-hannah-graham/
I received information tonight from a reliable source that Jesse Matthew was questioned when Morgan disappeared. Can you confirm that?
No. I do not believe that is accurate.
B
JL charged with Abduction with Intent to Defile; warrant issued.
They’re now charging him with Hannah’s abduction. Praying they find Hannah AND this POS alive ASAP! http://www.insidenova.com/headlines/police-issue-warrant-charging-jesse-lj-matthew-with-abduction-in/article_98389518-4376-11e4-bcc4-ef7127e7dedf.html?mode=jqm
http://wtvr.com/2014/09/23/jesse-matthew-jr-wanted-for-abduction-of-missing-uva-student-hannah-graham/
Kongo announced Matthew is now wanted for “abduction with intent to defile”.
Longo (sorry for the autocorrect)
Found a new photo of Matthews and put it besides Sketch. Pretty similar to me.
Photo in black and white here:
http://imgur.com/s8E93dt
Colored version here:
http://imgur.com/W5nKX9G
Yahoo news is showing Mr. Matthew is now charged with abduction in the disappearance of Hannah Graham. So, WTH could he be?. Do you think he has taken his own life because LE is on to him?
Possible, but he strikes me more of a death by cop guy if that is his intention.
B
Interesting thought, VaMahi. What do you think of the ‘first WM’ following her before LJ took over?
Abduction with intent to defile looks to be having the intent to prostitute someone. What do you make of that charge, Blink?
No, the intent to defile must be specific and cannot be assumed. He is not charged with anything outside of that statute except the abduction with intent to defile, in layperson’s terms it is the same as to “sexually molest.”
B
Been a while, but Hannah has brought me back. Never stopped loving the site and Blink, just life and lack of time.
I followed Morgan until there was nothing new to talk about. But, as soon as I seen Hannah on the news, I could not believe the similarities. And, to now know he was driving a cab when Morgan went missing, seems even more suspicious to me.
So, I have two questions…do they have his DNA and what direction did he speed off towards?
Yes and I am not sure.
B
Fox News is reporting at a little after 6:00 P.M. CDT that an arrest warrant has been issued for JM for the abduction of Hanna. Apparently they now have enough information to charge him with the crime. I hope they have DNA that is useful for comparing to that collected from other abduction cases in the area. LE may have identified a serial killer that has been operating for many years.
Too bad they let him escape or they appeared to. Maybe they had a unmarked car pick him up to follow him and they don’t want that information in the public.
VaMahi may be on to something important regarding the Tempo bar. Why would JM take Hanna there rather than a less expensive place?
I have wondered about that- I dunno how “French” it is- but Hannah spoke fluent french. For me, perhaps he suggested it as a way to win credibility or trust in some way? I am not aware of nurse whites that allow a staff member to show their bare skin in an OR setting- are we sure he did not have a p/t gig?
B
Just reviewed my tapes of Greta’s show on Fox News Channel and was taken back by the similar looks of Sketch and the last man of current interest. It looked like Sketch with just a wider face that would come from age.
Hope all these get solved soon and Chrlottesville can be safer.
Love, IBE
http://m.dailyprogress.com/news/local/veteran-prosecutor-camblos-returns-to-private-practice/article_1870ae78-7bd6-11e3-b68b-001a4bcf6878.html?mode=jqm
Blink!!! Did you see the video frame of the picture of Alexis Murphy at the Lovingston Liberty… The burnt orange back fin of a car is in the frame!!! Could it be??? Could J. Matthew be a serial abductor? Could he be responsible for Hannah, Morgan, Cassandra???? I am praying so hard for his immediate capture!!! Give these families some closure and JUSTICE!!!!!
@va2ca I don’t think Mr. Mathew looks anything like the Morgan Harrington sketch. Nothing at all. I think we have a bias toward seeing similarities because of our own race. I’ve done research on cross-race identification cases, and white people have a tendency to unintentionally not recognize, or misidentify, black suspects. (There are several reasons for this, having to do with how our eye and mind work together to recognize facial features that I won’t go into here). There are several rape cases where this has happened. since the accuracy of the sketch is also dependent upon the skill level of the sketch artist at drawing what the witness is describing. But IMO the sketch looks NOTHING like Mr. Matthew, at all. I am not just saying this because my boyfriend is black and he has been misidentified as a suspect before himself (based on a generic ‘BOL for young black male in the area’ descriptor). I would caution us on giving too much weight to any similarities we see between the sketch and this present POI.
I think it resembles him, yes, but my training lends very little credibility to witness sketches- especially when dealing with minorities in general. They can be a good way to produce leads of someone “close enough to it” but then you have the issue of someone changing their appearance enough to avoid detection, etc. I know of several AA folks that have had that problem.
Where they are most important is when there might be something differentiating or specific and noticeable- and also if LE gets lucky, produces calls from friends or family members who may have other information supporting the identity of the person.
So they are important, but to your point that I agree with the variables are vast, and should not be the sole consideration.
That said, I believe this man to be incredibly dangerous and able to navigate some seriously wooded area.
B
What about Jamisha Gilbert’s case? It is SO weird what happened to her.
http://www.wset.com/story/25332756/update-investigators-jamisha-gilbert-died-of-hypothermia-no-charges-will-be-filed
Pretty unsettling to say the least. I don’t know how much the car was worth, etc, but the parents might be better off requesting the adjustor’s investigative report.
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A Texas Grandfather says:
September 23, 2014 at 9:56 pm
VaMahi may be on to something important regarding the Tempo bar. Why would JM take Hanna there rather than a less expensive place?
I have wondered about that- I dunno how “French” it is- but Hannah spoke fluent french. For me, perhaps he suggested it as a way to win credibility or trust in some way? I am not aware of nurse whites that allow a staff member to show their bare skin in an OR setting- are we sure he did not have a p/t gig?
B
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It could be as simple as the bar was in the direction of where his car was parked. That is definitely not nursing attendant’s garb that he is wearing. He is what is known as a transporter; he pushes the gurneys bearing patients into the OR area. He has worked in this position since August.
Very sketchy background details on his employment history since the cab days.
B
Blink, the owner of Tempo is French, or at least he sounds French.
It has been released that he helped volunteer and coach football at the Covenant school in C’ville…. and through a letter from the headmaster, he is no longer until this matter is resolved.
http://wtvr.com/2014/09/24/private-school-vetted-suspect-jesse-matthew-jr-as-volunteer-football-coach/
First let me say, I have no inside info on this case at all. I’m not any kind of investigator. It just strikes me as strange that this guy, chose THAT bar. If he knew the bartender there, what was their connection that made him comfortable enough to take an obvisously drunk underage girl in for more alcohol? Was his friend a bartender cool with LJ doing this? In on it? The other WM is sketchy at best, imho. What’s really troubling is if JM was A) part of some group looking to opportunities to abduct or B) It was two perps down there that didn’t even know each other. B actually is more chilling because that means it’s unconnected individuals openly prowling the area. Like I said, the DTM has always been known to be “strange”. And yes, Tempo is billed as a very high-end “French” resturant.
Its me – I am getting there. Only I can moderate them and between the info, my schedule, 2 kids sports teams each with 3 games this week and 2 college visitations and using 2 linked electronic devices to do so I am behind, will be caught up shortly.
Thanks all for your patience.
B
Irish says:
September 23, 2014 at 7:27 pm
I received information tonight from a reliable source that Jesse Matthew was questioned when Morgan disappeared. Can you confirm that?
No. I do not believe that is accurate.
B
I remember something about cab drivers at the 7-11 being questioned in Morgan’s case.
I believe they were located at or behind the Food Lion.
B