my entire family deserves better than what they've gotten. I'd given up but if there's anything that can be done I want to do my part.
@Jeremiah Crane I don’t know where you want to go with the information that’s been posted so far, but it sounds as if you’d like to at least feel like you’ve done something to bring justice to your father. And that’s what we’re here to facilitate, research and brainstorm with you. It will require some organizational skill on your part or a friend, if that’s too overwhelming, but I’ll give you some ideas about how to start. I actually think this process can be very healing for you. Here goes:
1) Unless you’re good on the computer with organizing files and spreadsheets, buy a large binder, dividers, a three-hole punch and printer paper. Some people could organize this on a computer, but I like something that I can hold.
It’s easier for me to keep track of a large volume of info this way. But whatever works best for you.
2) Make copies of every news article we have linked here and others you may find. Perhaps Burblestein has an idea about getting the articles he linked in the first post. Highlight important points and start a list of these and any questions that you have and who you might ask.
3) List the writers of the articles, and their contact info with the articles. For example here’s the Anderson Valley Advertiser.
Contact
It appears that the reporter for the Ukiah Daily Journal Quinton Cromer is now a Mendo County Sheriff Quincy Cromer, who could be reached at work. There are some other writers too. At some point you will want to talk to them after you’ve done some homework and have good questions or theories. If you are diligent, your efforts will arouse the interest of a journalist who may help you dig in exchange for a story.
4) Make a list of all the names (Civilian and law enforcement) mentioned in each article or other source of info (for example the names mentioned by Chris Giacque’s Dad and the Cannabis Ministries people, including NJWeedman, who sounds like quite a character when I googled him. Also list people you knew at the time...your circle of friends, acquaintances, enemies.
Note how they knew your Dad. Did they like him or not? Owe him money? Are they interconnected in some way with each other or with “The Count”? Draw diagrams. Can you find contact information? Etc. Organize this so the basic information is in columns and the names are in rows, like a spreadsheet. Eventually, some of these people may become persons of interest or even suspects, so it helps to organize this info from the beginning. Some of these people may have enough info for their own page in addition to the chart. At some point you will want to talk to any officers who investigated the case and gather what you can from them and share what you have.
Are you tired yet?
Digging up this information is time-consuming and hard work, but if you start in an organized way and chip away at it, you’ll get somewhere. Just don’t take risks and interview someone who you think may be involved. Be very careful. Do you have any family who would want to help you?
