I think it's a huge ( no pun...) negative for Casey. Its so easy to disguise one's face and hair and there are still some wearing masks which can be a huge bonus for a perp. But it's harder to disguise 6'9" and he would most definitely catch my attention. I also think that's a huge plus for Vicki - he's got a reason for keeping her alive - he needs her to run out and buy beer and cigarettes so he's not noticed.
I agree. In fact, IMO his height is the most vital part of this pair's description, because height cannot be changed.
They can change their hairstyles, and the color and length...add eyeglasses, wear masks, he can cover his tattoos with clothing, he can shave or grow more facial hair, they can wear hats...but they can't change their height. His is conspicuous.
I'm a very short woman and it's always remarked upon. It's possible that posters here are outside the average height, tall or short, and don't realize that other people use your height as a descriptor while you go about your business. Also, we aren't criminals so presumably no one is scrutinizing us much.
IMO his height is the one thing that will do them in. Also, possibly, their accents, but that depends on where they go. If they go to the North their accents will be noticeable. Even here, NYC, where half the population has accents from other countries, I have very rarely heard a deep southern Alabaman accent. I would notice that much more readily than the foreign accents I'm accustomed to hearing daily.
It is conceivable that she's pushing him a wheelchair, as so many have mentioned. But how long can that go on? Isn't he almost 300 pounds? She's going to push him and the chair everywhere?
Did she buy him the clothes locally? Because if she did, isn't that the kind of small town where everyone knows each other, and would be wondering why a single woman is buying male clothing in a big and tall department? Or do I overestimate the familiarity people have in tiny towns?
Jmo
