http://denver.cbslocal.com/2012/10/19/wooden-cross-could-provide-break-in-ridgeway-case/
“Looking at it, again, it’s unique, and we feel or believe that it may have been dropped or left behind by the killer,” Trevor Materasso with Westminster police said.
This IMO sounds like it wasn't posed or staged, but may have been left ACCIDENTLY by the killer, which is great news IMO. If he chose to leave it, it might be that he doesn't think anyone would recognize it as his, but if it was an accident, someone may recognize it quickly.
“Looking at it, again, it’s unique, and we feel or believe that it may have been dropped or left behind by the killer,” Trevor Materasso with Westminster police said.
This IMO sounds like it wasn't posed or staged, but may have been left ACCIDENTLY by the killer, which is great news IMO. If he chose to leave it, it might be that he doesn't think anyone would recognize it as his, but if it was an accident, someone may recognize it quickly.