First time poster here.
I'm new to this website and discovered it in my search for more information on this case specifically.
I've always had an interest in crime, and in fact used to be a police and court reporter. But this crime captivates me, and it feels awful to say I'm glad I found WS and have enjoyed reading the posts about this.
What happened to this family is just so awful, and I guess one of the reasons I am obsessed with it is because this is a family that was just doing the right thing, living and enjoying life...I have two young sons and every time I see Philip's angelic little face, I just about lose it.
So that's one reason I am obsessed with this case...another is that I've always "enjoyed" a compelling murder mystery.
I like that this is a community devoted to opinion-based speculation without (much) judgment.
As I have read every single comment in this thread, all of the news stories, CD/SW/affidavits, etc., my mind still comes back to this: I think JW plotted this whole thing and never meant for this to happen. I think those tears were genuine. He seems like a charismatic guy but probably not smart enough to foresee all that could have gone wrong...especially given that Daron Wint had proven to be a very violent person. Maybe JW had no idea of his past criminal history.
I was also thinking that perhaps JW was coerced into bringing the money...maybe DW knew JW and knew that he could call on him to facilitate this happening.
I do not think that JW necessarily left anything in the car. He may well have walked into the house to give DW the money. Why did LE feel it necessary to specify that no trace of envelope, money, or money wraps were seen in the red car? Why would they be, if the intention was for them to be taken out once JW left?
I also would like to point out that DW has been charged with felony murder of SS...meaning, he wasn't necessarily the brutalizer or torturer...although obviously the blood on his shoe and his past history of claiming he is "good with knives" suggests he probably did engage in violence. However, when I see people talking about how could he do such terrible things...the charge is not that he actually killed SS, it's that SS's death was a homicide that took place during the course of a felony. Just pointing that out. Not defending the monster at all!
I want to know what car JW was driving when he went to the Savapolous house, and went back to Virginia after making the drop.
I feel like maybe when he picked up the money, he took two bundles of cash (was that part of the plan, or did he see the cash and just could not help himself?), took a quick pic and sent it to his girlfriend/W2 saying something along the lines of "LOOK WHAT I GOT" (since he is a known braggart) or maybe even, "the deed is done"?
I can't see her being in on it but the whole thing is very strange so who knows.
Also, where was the Porsche between 1:30 and 5:30? There has to be a witness somewhere who might have a recollection, given all that we know.
Anyway, those are just my thoughts and opinions. I enjoy reading everyone's thoughts and pray that this mystery is solved completely, that all involved are punished justly and that this poor family can regain some semblance of a happy life someday.
