Tristan was not only the nicest, most caring person, look at some of the research he was working on. He was trying to cure cancer.
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Hi GB and Gary,
So sorry for your loss! I can't imagine what you, Erica and the girls, and the rest of Tristan's family, his friends, and colleagues are going through! It was tough enough to lose both of my parents (in their 80s, but 1 unexpectedly) this year. I can't imagine my grief if it had been a family member in the prime of their life who had been murdered!
Anyway....if you are still here, I'd like to please ask some questions if you don't mind.
We were previously looking at some stills from news videos of Tristan's tent, trying to visualize the bullet holes that his brother-in-law had apparently mentioned. There are some on this website with law enforcement and/or ballistics experience (not me, however...)
Re:
Murdered Scientist Tristan Beaudette’s Brother Offers Theory On Tragic Shooting
Investigators Stumped In Scientist's Mysterious Killing At Calabasas Campground
Scientist Fatally Shot While Camping With His Daughters
A) Has Scott described to you first hand what he witnessed when he entered Tristan's tent? I'm sure it's very hard to have to think about this, but anything you can share may be helpful.
1) Regarding the gunshots and the holes Scott saw in the tent:
- how many were there?
- where exactly were they located?
- were they big (ie, could at least 1 of the holes have been a confluence of holes caused my multiple gunshots)?
2) What position (sorry) was Tristan in when Scott found him?
It was initially reported that Tristan was shot in the chest, as though the head wound was missed. I didn't even think paramedics had been called to the scene (a fellow camper informed us) as they are unlikely to miss a head wound. And a missed head wound may (?)mean a smaller caliber weapon (from what I understand).
3) Did the girls (so sorry) say anything specific to Scott about what happened when he entered the tent?
I know they are very young, but I'm curious as to whether the shooter may have made any sort of contact with Tristan before they fired.
4) Did Scott hear the gunshots or did the girls' crying/screaming (sorry again) wake him up?
Was your family influenced by the LASD or park police to think this was a random shooting?
It's OK if you think it was random, I'm not judging! I think it was probably random too, and likely related to the previous shootings in the park.
The reason I'm asking is that it appears the LASD and park police prematurely, and without full information, spoke with the media about Tristan being shot in the chest. And I'm wondering if when they spoke with Scott they may have led him to a conclusion that Tristan's brother may then have repeated. Just in case it isn't random....
B) Did Tristan have a conversation (phone call, text messages) with Erica while at the campground? Did he mention anything specific about the campground? ie, comments about the site, bathrooms, etc.
I 'm asking this just in case someone working at the campground (a seasonal maintenance worker or other staff) might be the shooter.
I had made an earlier post about the possibility that a worker's incorrect negative perception could have possibly led to certain campers having been targeted. (ie, if someone accidentally missed a trash can, or if a young child peed on the floor in the bathroom, etc).
C) Just in case Tristan's shooting wasn't random I'd like to ask the following (and it's OK if you would prefer not to answer, or are unable to answer):
1) Regarding his new job, did Tristan accept a position for a pharmaceutical company or was it an academic appointment (or a mix)?
-Large company, mid-size, small company?
-Start up company?
As a cancer survivor I can tell you I really appreciate the work that people like Tristan do!!
2) Was Tristan recruited for the position or did he apply?
3) Did Tristan apply for any other jobs? Was he offered another position(s)?
The reason I'm asking is that just in case Tristan's murder wasn't random, there could potentially be a motive related to his work. Especially, perhaps, if Tristan's successful work with one pharmaceutical company might essentially lead to great financial loss for another company (for example, a small company whose main focus is curing cancer, etc).
(I'm not talking about any kind of "Big Pharma" conspiracy stuff.)
My condolences to your family! And thank you for any information you choose to share
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