I completely agree; TS belonged to some of the same True Crime forums and Blogs that I have frequented. I found her name (or variations of- including her daughter's name) in a quick search of numerous member lists. I found comments in blogs and YouTube videos. I do think she used information from some of these groups in attempt to protect herself from being arrested (or delay the inevitable). It is interesting to me that her name and comments have been removed in some of forums since her arrest. Wonder why- and who did this?
Here are some of the "copy-cat" actions I can think of off the top of my head:
- Internet searches (can my electronic devices be tracked?)
- Collection of tissues/cups/soda cans/utensils during interviews.
- "Medical Emergency" during interview(s).
- Casting blame on another individual(s).
- Claiming blackouts during commission of a crime.
- Social Media and MSM interviews- Tsplaining.
- Unbelievable changing stories (Eguardo/Quincy).
- Claims of sexual predator(s) being involved in the disappearance of a child.
- Claims of sexual assault.
- Leaving phone at home (possibly turning Gannon's off).
- Using a vehicle without GPS.
- Rental cars.
- Using a suitcase to conceal body.
- Cleaning of crime scene.
- Disposing of evidence in different locations.
- Moving body (at least twice).
- Leaving town.
- Relocating body to another state.
- Claiming brutality against law enforcement.
- Assaulting guards/law enforcement in attempt to escape confinement.
There are so many more. A few of these ideas, IMO, came directly from the support groups created specifically for TS. For someone who thought she was so smart, she really drew attention to herself. Dumb as all of the other criminals who tried using some of the same methods ^^ and got caught. Didn't work for them- didn't work for her.
*Groups/Blogs/Forums I was able to confirm her activity: K Horman, C Anothony, J.B. Ramsey, C Watts, C McKinney, Delphi murders, numerous missing persons/cold cases, Reddit, several true crime and sleuthing blogs/forums, FB pages, and YouTube comments (to include physic versions of crimes).