BREAKING NEWS: Jesse Matthew Abduction of Hannah Graham also linked to Morgan Harrington Murder
BREAKING NEWS- sources inside the investigation of both the murder of Morgan Dana Harrington and the abduction with the intent to defile of 2nd year student at UVA, Hannah Graham have confirmed to S. Christina Stoy, Editor in Chief of www.blinkoncrime.com that DNA belonging to Jesse Leroy Matthew, Jr matches the DNA link to that of a wanted suspect in the Harrington murder.
Further tests are being conducted to connect Mr. Matthew to a 2005 Fairfax sexual assault as well.
This is a developing story, please check back for updates.
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@Ode. It is my guess football is not really his organizing principle.
Perhaps opportunistic violent sadism which can have rape as a factor, but
not overriding, vs a vs sadism, is his driver.
Fall simply belches new freshman female inebriates on the streets.
But I suspect he accesses other venues
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I cannot tell you how shocked I was to read a UVa alum post
on a media site I saw via Help Find H that RAs in UVa dorms hosted weekly
cocktail times for frosh to introduce them to cutely
named vodka mixes. The social pressure!
Frosh would view imbibing at dorm home as de riguer.
Might as well be in a frat.
My now college Jr elsewhere had 2 years of RAs with no intrusion.
This year she has a Hitler type who per linkedin is a wanna
be psychiatrist who demanded meeting with him privately
in his room to spill your guts is mandatory. Not Univ procedure.
His procedure. . Only because kid is the rare Jf in a dorm do we know
he deviates from the RA norm. He’s blitzed the dorm with demands
I told her to just say No.
she did, now he is emailing to come to his room for food/drink.
Every freshman needs to be trained to trust their instincts, and odd is odd.
Do parents have to worry now, per that one UVA alum, about RA dorm cocktails
as a social norm?
If anyone wants the alum interview link, I will go refind it.
http://www.wjla.com/articles/2014/10/drones-being-used-in-search-for-hannah-graham-as-forensic-work-continues-107690.html
Do you Blink think an open field display part of the thrill,
or do you think, learning from the past, this girl
is less visibly hidden ?
I believe Morgan’s placement was a statement- since JLM was aware that his DNA (presumptive) would attach him to her murder, I have to believe duplicating that endeavor would point straight to him- so giving him the benefit of the doubt- I would expect him to conceal Hannah more carefully. That said, Hannah was a very tight window before daylight and his vehicle was not traversing the rolling countryside- unless he had help or an alternative vehicle. He was drinking heavily all night- I suspect Hannah may have been drugged- given those variables alone, I can’t imagine he has a cache of places to carry out a brutal assault and dispose of her. Lastly- I am still woefully unconvinced he has not had an accomplice.
B
They have sent, or are getting ready send a drone up to look for Hannah. Not sure how they work, but I would think they are using it to go over farmland and fields. I would not think it would capture anything going over the wooded areas (and there are plenty out there) or in high brushy areas. I hope they find Hannah, Alexis, Samantha and Dashad soon.
I would take a good look at his teammates.
Hmm..
http://wavy.com/2014/10/01/matthew-investigated-for-alleged-sex-assault-at-cnu/
#10 – Curious…Can you tell us more about your friends and their relationships with JM?
With all this football talk and with the talk of LJs football career in school
I was reminded of nkscouting.com and yr article:
Morgan Harrington Case: Separating Fact From Fiction From Facebook Part II
IIRC any connection was ruled out early- right?
Blink to think just how your 30,000 feet look out allowed you to cover the obscure scouter of Highschool football games… and now we are discussing Lj-
The universe is unnerving
I could not have said it better myself-
B
AJMO peace
Just saw a report that CNU confirmed today that Matthew was investigated for an on-campus sexual assault that took place on September 7, 2003. Sophie Rivera disappeared in Newport News on that same day. I wonder if rejection by one person triggers him to abduct and rape another.
Or a witness. He certainly did not waste any time at the new school, did he?
B
It’s being reported on our local news sites that JLM, jr was investigated for a sexual assault at CNU in September, 2003, just days before he left the football team. Shortly thereafter, he left the school. Either he’s the unluckiest man ever, always running afoul of women who are out to get him, or he’s a man without control who should have never been around to get to Morgan and Hannah and who knows how many more. I’m afraid of how much more we are still to learn.
Your(Blink’s) comment on the other thread, on the history of the area, has me more convinced than ever that I know the direction this is taking although I can not yet wrap my head around how it is all connected. I keep checking to see if there is anything new, I have a feeling that I’ll be checking for a long time. I hope JM starts singing like a bird or that some smart cookie has figured this out.
To the local who answered Mom 3.0 on the history, I believe Anchorage Farm was originally Locust Hill, the property where Meriweather Lewis was born and came back to after living in Georgia for a while. I could be wrong on that but I’ve compared maps and that is what I came up with. Lewis mother was Thomas Jefferson’s sister. I think, I can jumble up family trees really well. Bottom line, as Blink wrote out so well, there was quite a bit of intermarrying and first cousins marrying.
I pray Hannah is found soon.
Really soon.
Well …………… ABC8News is reporting that NPUPD is confirming that LJM was accused of a sexual assault at the school in Sept. ’03. LJ played football there Aug. 4th – Sept 12th ’03. He attended the school from Jan. ’03 until Oct. 15 ’03.
I found this on Scared Monkeys under the Hannah Graham case.
I know you have to be careful about how much info you give, but was wondering if Matthew livrd in Cville at the time of Morgan’s murder or did he live in the Red Hill area? Also was he living in Cville from 2010 until 2013? I know his recent landlady said he had lived there for a year. I’m curious about when he lived in Keswick and also if he still has family in North Gardens. I’m wondering about a lot of stuff, but trying to figure out where he takes his victims for the actual attack. I don’t believe it would be in his vehicle. I know the one in FF was outside her apt complex, but just wonder about others. It.would have to be a place where no one could hear. An old house or empty building he”s familiar and comfortable in? So very creepy to think about.
CORRECTION: Christopher-Newport University PD….. CNUPD.
quote:
I mean that imo, he has auditory hallucinations.
B
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Makes sense. Something felt off all along when it was determined sketch was African American. Learning there may be others, JM (perhaps being considered as an alleged serial killer) has broken the typical profile of serial killers who ‘usually’ target their own race. The victim whose DNA helped LE link Morgan to her assault (thank God she lived to tell!!!) is another exception. I believe she was Asian, IIRC.
Prayers for Hannah and her family! xo
PS…thank you JOSIE, for your prayers and kind words from a few pages back!
Just an update….my momma had her lumpectomy today. So far, so good! Praise God…and a sincere thank you for y’all who prayed for her. I am overwhelmingly grateful, as is my family!
Graceinthehills….big love and hugs…and to y’all, too. Special ones for friendLY. Thank you for being so forgiving and patient with me. God remembers those who extend kindness to someone who doesn’t deserve it. xo
Blink, auditory hallucinations are symptoms of psychosis. His behavior, if he committed this and other similar crimes, seems far too goal directed for someone who is actively hallucinating, even intermittently. Patients who are hallucinating can be very distracted by the hallucinations. I have seen or read nothing that would suggest he was severely mentally ill.
Now, his touchy-feely, disinhibited, and inappropriate behavior with a female witness at Tempo made me wonder if he was intoxicated on MDMA. Intoxication with hallucinogenic or some stimulant substances can cause intermittent hallucinations during the period of intoxication, but, again, the person would be very distracted by these symptoms.
I’ve had a feeling since last Tuesday that LJM’s DNA was the probable cause for the warrant for abduction w/ intent to defile. I believe they got it on the first search while swabbing for Hannah’s. I think results came back right on time. This is just my thoughts and just don’t post this if it’s saying note than what should be said. I think he’s been at the top of Chief Longo’s radar from the beginning. I think all our LE and those in Texas have worked so well on this case. Quite impressive. I think this is going to be a touchy case. I sure wish he would tell where he put Hannah.
Been searching the Internet for information on Matthews and found this. Is it true?
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Anchorage farm where Morgan Harringtons body was found is only a couple of miles from Red Hill Elementary the grade school attended by Jesse L Matthews and the area he grew up….coincidence?
imo ,if he is linked to Cassandra ,he placed her on liberty campus to punish and tarnish liberty universy.Is there a confirmed ex girlfriend? I just read blinks comment that read ‘compliant victim’,'co conspirator’ , is the suggestion that a female assisted him? On another note cnn just reported that the rape incident at liberty occurred at the Arena! Come on, he plans in addition to being opportunistic. he is a serial killer! The way he rushed Fairfax victim is the Superbowl ,with the crowd cheering as his auditory voices.(just kidding ,but maybe). Cnn is also reporting that —-???? The Fairfax victim is still refusing to come forward—do they have that right?
I don’t exactly understand his want my clothes comment either –cuz he’s got clothes on-what’s he talking about . is he just taking the opportunity to complain at that time that they take his jumpsuit in the cell due to suicide watch. I took it differently ,in the Fairfax case I commented that his whitepants and sweater sounded a bit fashionista to me ,I think his preppy shirt and dumb white shorts are a bit fashionista as well, so I thought his comment about wanting his clothes was fashionista ego (doesn’t want to be publicized in a jail jumpsuit) and jail house knowledge ,aka-I have the right to go before cameras in my own clothes, as I not convicted yet and the image could affect potential jurors.
http://wtvr.com/2014/10/01/sexual-assault-filed-against-jesse-matthew-at-christopher-newport-university-in-2003/
Lovely. POS.
Hey blink and old friends. Been checking in our Morgan many times through the past years. After looking at Jesse Matthew facebook it is blatantly obvious he “friends” many young college aged women fitting Morgan and Hannah’s descriptions… UGH
Becky
The CODIS data base is dependent on LE having personnel with ability to process DNA and post it. It is known that there are around 12,000 rape kits that have never been processed across the USA. The number of DNA samples not entered into C0DIS is unknown.
Several states, Louisiana is one, have not posted all the state cases to CODIS. An experienced investigator solved some cases in the Northwest states by knowing which states had information that was not in CODIS and going directly to the state files.
The public generally does not know the cost of investigating crimes. Some jurisdictions have very limited budgets and cannot provide the training and funding for building a first class crime unit. In addition, leadership and management play an important role in solving crimes.
In this case Chief Longo has shown quality management skills and because of that, I believe he will be able to solve some of the crimes that have not been solved by others such as the Virginia State police. Good management means getting the information out to the public in a timely manner that will help progress the case without revealing things that would help the perps.
There is always the possibility that in a criminal case, there are persons in powerful positions in state and local governments that do not want the case solved because it would point to themselves or someone in their family. This would also include state run schools and other organizations that could be legally liable for not providing safe environments for the students or the public.
@Kerry: Matthew’s birthday is Dec. 14, 1981
We called it “football weather” in college. As soon as that first crisp day arrived, we could feel the change in the air and it always shifted our moods. While we certainly studied hard, the change in weather signaled that it was time for football games and parties.
I can’t help but wonder if the annual shift in seasons triggered something in the person responsible for these attacks.
Does anyone remember the very astute “Blinkster” who posted frequently in the early days of Morgan’s disappearance — was her name Observer? I believe she was employed by UVA in some way.
Anyhow, while I forget her name, I do remember a post that she wrote about the maximum distance that killers will typically drive when disposing of a victim’s body. If I recall correctly, I think it was about a dozen miles. That distance comes to mind as searches continue for Hannah Graham.
Mom3.0, Thanks for the mention of an old article and interesting read. I linked for those like me who have not read.
http://blinkoncrime.com/2009/11/20/morgan-harrington-case-separating-fact-from-fiction-from-facebook-part-ii/#more-2845
The high tech imaging system bought during morgans investigation was said to come into play once a suspect was I’d it was said to view angles and movements and would be used in the trail for prosecution. I wonder if that is still on and if that team is on deck, was he parked in the lot, backed in at the fence line? And I think the other item thought to be planted besides the shirt was the purse ,thought to be brought back after.thathigh camera system could def. Be useful now.
Josie-
Yes he was living around 17 miles away from AF – 1 & 1/2 months after her body was found. Not sure before then. But if they have his DNA linked
WE ARE GOOD TO GO
J4M
J4H
J4C
And the many others ❤️
Rose says:
October 1, 2014 at 4:23
I can’t tell you how shocked I was to read a UVA alum post … that RAs in UVA dorms hosted weekly cocktail times…
My now college Jr elsewhere …RA…demanding meeting with him privately in his room.
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I agree.
I was shocked reading that same article but then realized by the age of the alum that it was written @ life in in early 1980s – last generation- when the drinking age was 18 at a time when college kids drank more often than not to get tipsy vs now when they drink more often than not to get wasted/black out drunk.
Huge long-time drinking culture in Virginia colleges,maybe more than in some other states. Just my observation. Nothing to be proud of for VA.
I hope that kids who choose not to drink have the backbone to stand up for themselves despite the daunting peer pressure to imbibe/ overdo.
The author IMHO was a little clueless how offensive her article was to some as she was all excited about the “social education” she was being given by learning about all types of “sophisticated” mixed drinks. Yawn.
HUGE RED FLAG about your daughter’s RA. The VAST majority of date rape cases happen in the BOYS dorm room, frat room, apartment. Something about being in his own turf makes him more comfortable/brazen if he’s a freak. Sound advice you are offering your daughter. My hat is off to you. Now for the conundrum – the weird RA could in fact be more harmless than the “normal” guy who listens attentively and feigns social conscience only to force himself on your daughter. Avoiding a compromising position with all college boys until one has earned her trust and not said anything to raise a red flag like “are you a virgin” is best defense against predators. So many creeps these days it’s very hard for nice girls (even very smart nice girls) to sort out the harmless ones from the predators. We just have to keep doing the best we can to keep our girls safe. A private parent call to the dorm director/ director of student life may be in order. Ask your daughter what she thinks. Her RA sounds like he’s definitely crossed the line of propriety and the university may need to hear about it via phone call or email so they can set the creep straight. You are right telling her to say “no” and steer clear. Ticks me off bc she should have a female RA anyway. Coed dorm floors exacerbate the problem of date rape/predatory behavior and lend precious little privacy for our young ladies- ugh.
Your daughter should have a female RA to confide in if needed instead of a “creeper”. Once again, we are failing our kids with these lax new age rules. Whoever made it universally acceptable for hormonal college-aged kids to live next door or right across the hall from the opposite sex every day and night should have their head examined.
SuzieQ & Rose, Have reread documents. Set me straight.
The White House has declared sex crimes to be “epidemic” on U.S. college campuses, with one in five students falling victim to sex assault during their college years.
http://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/ten-percent-of-female-university-of-oregon-students-raped-survey/ar-BB6VsaQ
I would like to see a study on that by NCAA divisions I, II and III comparatively.
This really needs to be addressed first at the High School level in preparation.
B
Incidents Jesse Matthew Jr. has been connected to:
•Oct. 17, 2002 – Alleged sexual assault at Liberty University
•Sept. 7, 2003 – Reported CNU assault
•Sept. 24, 2005 – Northern Virginia rape (forensic evidence linked to Morgan Harrington case)
•Oct. 17, 2009 – Morgan Harrington disappearance
•Sept. 13, 2014 – Hannah Graham disappearance
Law enforcement investigating cases for possible connection to Matthew:
•July 24, 2003 — Autumn Day in Newport News
•Sept. 7, 2003 – Sophia Rivera in Newport News
•August 26, 2009 – Heidi Childs and David Metzler, in Blacksburg
•Oct. 10, 2009 – Cassandra Morton, not far from Lynchburg
•Sept. 13, 2010 – Samantha Clarke, in Orange County
Cases unsolved in the area near Charlottesville
•Jan. 24, 2010 – Joan Cook, Roanoke County
•Nov. 21, 2011 — Lauren Smith, Madison County
•Nov. 20, 2012 — Dashad Sage Smith, Charlottesville
•August 3, 2013 – Alexis Murphy, Shipman (Randy Taylor jailed for this, body never found.)
http://wtvr.com/2014/10/01/sexual-assault-filed-against-jesse-matthew-at-christopher-newport-university-in-2003/
I think the Fairfax victim is Muslim and rape is such a huge shame on them, I doubt she will come forward.
So many old faces here still supporting our shiny girl, and now another shiny girl. So sad, but a ray of hope our girls will soon see some justice. Praying for that, and for the Harringtons, the Grahams, and any other families we may discover lost their girls to this predator.
I’ve been re-reading some of Morgan’s comments here, and I came across the report of the BM in the Jeep on AF, stating he was David Bass’s brother.
Is there any evidence of JLM ever owning a jeep? Or perhaps a family member/close friend? Does a description of the “Jeep Man” exist? I know it’s been 5 years, but I hope LE contact the witness and ask what they remember.
I, too, worry about an accomplice, specifically because JLM has flown under the radar for so many years. Someone knew about or was suspicious of him long ago, imo; someone who protected him, while fearing him capable of the worst things imaginable. And that someone, who may have actually aided them in a cover-up, if they exist, is still out there.
Blink, you stated “his vehicle was not traversing the rolling countryside- unless he had help or an alternative vehicle.” What do you mean by this? How do you know his vehicle was not traversing the rolling countryside? Just because there is not witness to it, doesn’t mean it didn’t happen.
Have you seen his vehicle? Also please see my earlier post regarding my thoughts on possible victim disposal if he in fact used the Chrysler. I would also note that his Dad was charged with some traffic offenses on 9/18.
B
The rape victim of 2005 returned to her home country (India) shortly after the incident.
(That is, the young lady from Fairfax -linked rape victim) who returned to her home country
Erose says:
The White House has declared sex crimes to be “epidemic” on U.S. college campuses, with one in five students falling victim to sex assault during their college years.
I would like to see a study on that by NCAA divisions I, II and III comparatively.
B says:
This really needs to be addressed first at the High School level in preparation.
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I am having a hard time believing that Matthew’s activities started when he started attending college. It seems likely that certain tendencies would have manifested themselves earlier. We have all heard of the raging hormones of the teenage male.
I don’t know if it is in a sealed record or not- but I can tell you that Mr. Matthew juvenile offender ascension. If not, he will be the first serial rapist (accused) in history absent any pre cursors and I will call up my ole prof Roy Hazelwood and annotate the BAU protocols and empirical data.
B
pale rider says:
October 2, 2014 at 8:43 am
…I’ve been re-reading some of Morgan’s comments here, and I came across the report of the BM in the JEEP on AF, stating he was David Bass’s brother.
Is there any evidence of JLM ever owning a JEEP? Or perhaps a family member/close friend? Does a description of the “Jeep Man” exist? I know it’s been 5 years, but I hope LE contact the witness and ask what they remember
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Hi pale rider. I’ve been thinking about this too. A 20-something AA man is going to be recognized as not being D.Bass’ bro. Who was this guy?
You are right, Blink, he did not waste any time. If he is related to the disappearance of Sophie Rivera, I think that will be important for investigating other potential crimes because that may be the first abduction and murder. The two on-campus assaults appear to be, with what limited information we have, assaults on women he knew or were in close proximity that resulted in rape/assault but did not result in more “sophisticated” crimes. It makes you wonder at what point he evolved into a different type of predator–was it with Rivera the same day as the CNU assault and he decided that he would no longer get caught? Or did that evolution come later with Morgan? The 2005 rape in Fairfax is more along the lines of the on-campus assaults but the abduction of Morgan and Hannah seem different to me…more cunning and more of a predator who lures rather than just attacks.
One thing I wish to caution folks on when trying to consider profiling this type of offender.
Very Important- the exception is always the rule- You see CSI and Law and Order or similar shows that teach a linear pattern, they coin investigators saying they must think like the offender to catch him. Let me be blunt- the truth is if any of us could truly think like this individual we would be deviant criminals- which we are not. I say this to underscore that it is important to note that offenders evolve to the opportunity on occasion. Offenders change MO constantly. The ritual aspects if they exist, are usually pretty static f this is that kind of offender. I do sense that in terms of a deviance or paraphillic sense- “find one, find more.”
The really critical thing is that in a responsible way- so as not to release info re victims or anything that might lead to their identity- is to publicly disclose the case scenarios to develop leads to support that.
This man, potentially, has been operating in a vacuum for over 14 years? No way in the free world I will ever believe that. Transparency is going to be forthcoming here to protect our girls- I can feel the wind shift.
B
This took longer than I thought it would.
From CBS 6-NELSON COUNTY, Va. — The attorney representing Randy Taylor, the man found guilty of murdering teen Alexis Murphy, wants investigators to check for a possible link between Hannah Graham abduction suspect Jesse Matthew and the missing teen, CBS 6 reporter Laura French
http://wtvr.com/2014/10/02/randy-taylor-lawyer-wants-dna-tests-to-check-for-jesse-matthew-link/
erose says:
October 1, 2014 at 6:42 pm
I would take a good look at his teammates.
Yes, Yes Yes and yes….Maybe Blink is.
Blink, what type of traffic offenses was JLM’s dad charged with on 9/18?
At first I thought that JLM’s parents were simply in denial about what their son had done, who he really was. After learning that JLM was accused of sexual assault at Christopher-Newport U, following his expulsion from Liberty U for the same behavior, I thought: there is absolutely NO way that one or both of his parents didn’t know what was going on, why he was expelled, etc.
So what’s the story with Pops? Someone commented earlier about JLM’s dad having served some time in jail. Why was JLM’s dad in jail? Could Dad have “helped” JLM out in a pinch due to a sense of guilt at setting a bad example for his son by going to jail, or for being absent at some point(s) in JLM’s childhood while serving his sentence?
I’m also wondering about JLM’s parents’ relationship– still married, divorced, what? Is there any record of domestic abuse? Don’t kids who witness domestic abuse have tendencies towards developing aggressive and antisocial behaviors, and have an increased chance of becoming domestic abusers themselves, among other things?
Are there any other family members (I’m thinking cousins) somewhat close to JLM in age that JLM was very close with growing up, that were tasked with “watching out for” JLM while his dad was in jail, and/or that has a history of behavioral issues or a criminal record himself?
Picture me in a sound proof booth yelling. Can’t go there today.
B
Ragdoll
There is no reason for you to believe that you do not deserve kindness.
BOC has built a community of people across the world that are kind loving individuals who give their thoughts about how to help solve crimes. You are part of that community and are no less deserving of kindness than any other.
Having experienced twice what you are now going through with your MOM, I know the anxiety of not knowing. One time we were lucky-no cancer. The second time, forty years later, we didn’t find the infected lump in time. However, because we were always aware, it had not spread and a simple operation to remove the infected cells followed by chemo solved the problem. She has been free of it for nine years.
Sending prayers daily for you, your mom and the doctors.
xoxo
I’m extremely curious to see Matthew’s demeanor as he moves into trial phase. Will he show guilt or remorse?
Is it possible that he is a deeply conflicted person who ultimately wished to be caught? While Morgan’s body was discarded in a remote area, still it was not concealed. Is it possible that he displayed her shirt as a way of pleading, “please save me from myself?”
There’s a huge dichotomy here…on the one hand, we have a guy who on many accounts is described as “gentle” and “friendly” and “I can’t believe he would ever do something like that.” And then a switch flips and he goes off. Does he see himself as the kind dude or the violent dude? If he has a conscience, the weight of all that darkness inside him must be extraordinary.
He didn’t
I doubt that football is directly related to his behavior.
Likely, JLM, like most 18-19 year old football players, had dreams of the NFL, but that was not realistic. Liberty is not a big time program, although they have aspirations. At the time JLM was there, Liberty was a fairly week program playing in Division I-AA in the Big South Conference. CNU is a much lesser program, and possibly one of the few schools that would accept a player kicked out of another school.
Maybe fall has some effect, especially with school starting and lots of fresh targets going off to school for the first time. I suspect, however, that he was a year-round offender, there may have just been more opportunities in the fall.
As to his motivation, I wonder if it is similar to that of South Carolina serial killer, Pee Wee Gaskins related in the book “Final Truth : The Autobiography of a Serial Killer : Donald H Gaskins”. Gaskins related that he would frequently pick up hitch-hikers along I-95 and hope they would agree to have sex with him. On one occasion, he states that he really wanted to have sex with an attractive young woman who refused when he realized that all he had to do was do what he wanted and then kill her and dump her in the swamp. He related periods of relative normality after which he would develop “PMS” – Pre-Murder Syndrome and would then go looking for victims. These victims were not targetted, he would just drive up and down I-95 looking for female hitch-hikers. He wasn’t particular about his victims and on a few occasions accidently picked up young men with long hair and proceeded to rape, torture, and kill them also.
What is interesting about Gaskins is how he compartmentalized people. He committed several “serious murders” where he killed people he knew, but felt that was completely different from the many strangers he claimed to have killed. He appeared to lead a fairly normal life, although he was somewhat creepy (in fact, he laid the slate in my parents’ foyer), but had no lasting marriages or jobs.
The book is an interesting read, but not for those with weak stomachs – he describes his tortures in great detail. I also suspect he embellished and exaggerated a bit.
I am familiar with Gaskins- great baseline assessment of his crimes and book.
I subscribe to the potential that “serials” do utilize their learned expertise occasionally to exact their crimes on known individuals in certain patterns. I am not sure they understand why they do themselves- whether they are honing skills, or they may be waning in and out the continuum for whatever environmental or psychological reasons. What I hope I am successful in imparting to all is that profiling this suspect is equivalent to a successful set up of dominoes that have already fallen- it can’t be reproduced successfully without setting them all up again.
B
I think I shared this on one of Morgan’s threads years ago, but when I was a freshman in college (2001), I lived in a dorm with co-ed floors. Each dorm room typically housed 2 students and every room had a “front” door to the main hallway, but also a door to a bathroom shared with the room next door. Due to the shared bathrooms, suites of two rooms were unisex, though the floor and dorm itself was co-ed.
After attending a party at the off-campus lacrosse house, my suite-mate had gotten incredibly drunk and was carried home and put into bed by a stand-up male friend of hers. He gave her water, placed her on her side, and made sure the door to her room was locked. I was also at the party, though I didn’t drink at that time. I came home to my dorm room to find my roommate in a tizzy because she had allowed a male lacrosse player to enter our suite-mate’s room—via our room and the shared bathroom!!!!!— to “check on” the suite-mate. The lacrosse player lived across the hall and while we knew him by sight, we certainly weren’t friends with him. To this day, I still can’t wrap my head around what my roommate could have possibly been thinking.
Not knowing what to do, I simply barged into her room via the shared bathroom. He was in bed with her. I turned around and left the room because I didn’t know what the hell to do (I was extremely sheltered growing up). I went to get our RA but he said his hands were tied because he couldn’t enter her room without her permission… and she was obviously unable to give permission. But I couldn’t leave the lacrosse player in there, so I went back into her room and this time found the guy hiding behind the door and kicked him out.
I’m pretty sure she didn’t report it to anyone in any fashion, let alone as a sexual assault. However, the lacrosse player was a total predator in that he saw her level of intoxication at the party and then essentially followed her home, seeking her out in her room after she had left the party because he knew where she lived. He was able to gain access to his victim due to the naivety/stupidity/compliance of my freshman roommate, and because he was superficially familiar to her and put on a guise of concern for the wellbeing of our suite-mate.
But I’ve been troubled by this ever since then.
Chief’s remarks this morning indicate he agrees with you (or vice versa) a
member of the public assisted Mr Mathews in the disposition
of Hannah’s body.
Do you or anyone else have a link dear Rose- have not come up for air yet today.
B