Didn't VF hubby also hear thumping sounds when he went by that morning to check on his wife. I think he said he went to around the side of the house and heard noises. But he left after a reassuring text or something.
Respectfully SNM
Just jumping off your post because it made me think of something else. I couldn't find what time Ms VF's husband was there that morning. He had worked an overnight shift, returned home and found his wife still not home that morning. So he went over in person to check on her. The perp/s may start getting nervous at this time because the day was starting to have outside activity. They would not know what Ms VF's husband would do next, or how long he would wait to hear from his wife.
I'll put my theory out here, it is not fact, simply my own, personal theory.
I feel the event started prior to 3 PM, the time Ms VF's shift was to end.
The house at this time may have been search, robbed, or whatever the purpose of the invasion was, and those in the home were controlled.
Then, Mr SS was needed. He was called home.
Whatever the reason Mr SS was called home for was underway, however at this point I agree with others that Mr SS believed he could negotiate with the perp/s so save his family. This would account for the overnight stay. Removing items from the house at night, in addition to the promise of money the next morning. It would also explain the call to JW on Wednesday to be available the next morning for a delivery.
It is possible Mr SS did not want to send out warnings to anyone outside the home, Mr SS could have wanted to keep the perp/s calm and assured. He was doing the best he could to produce a safe outcome. Material things meant nothing to him at the time, family safety was first.
Once the perp/s received all they could, there was no more negotiating. They knew they couldn't go on much longer with Ms VF's husband looking for her, the day would be a busy day for this family and more activity was expected in the family's daily routine.
It is my sincere hope that this family and Ms VF had hope or assurance they would be not harmed if all goes well. It is my sincere hope that no one was tortured throughout the ordeal.
I believe DW was directly involved in the murders, the blood on his shoes/boots. Several reasons for the savage of his actions could be he expected more than 40k, he had extreme hatred for this family or was involved with others that had extreme hatred. (jealousy) Mr SS could have broken from his restraint, thus the reason for the bat. Those held hostage could have become hysterical and vocal out of panic. The two ladies were silenced quickly. House set afire to destroy evidence.
I'm thinking Mr SS was hit with the bat because he was carrying out an order for the perp/s and in doing so was taken by surprise. Or he did break from his restraint and was caught quickly.
Sadly Mr SS did not have a chance to fight off the perp/s or DW would not be looking or walking as good as he does. IMO
Before I go to sleep at night, and when I wake in the am my first thoughts are to please capture all involved with this horrific crime. Beautiful people gone to soon, suffered beyond comprehension and a 10 year old child. This little boy should never, never have experienced this type of fear. He was in his own home.
I feel a little better now that I put my feelings into words, however I still cry over people I have never met.
Blessings.
. I did not know and had to Google it! It took me awhile to find out BBM is bolded by me
