Nothing new on the investigation into Charles' murder that I can find.
Hope LE is making some progress.
Nearly four months later, and no arrest that I can find. I just came across this case as I was searching for an update on another case. It sounds like an easy case to solve, but perhaps it's more complicated than it appears.
I have to wonder if Blockum's attempt to withdraw money from the investment account two days after Parker disappeared wasn't the first time he had his hand in the cookie jar. Why would he wait until Parker disappeared to return the money since he, too, had been stalling. By claiming he was going to return the money to investors, he pretty much acknowledged that he knew CP wouldn't be returning. Either way, his actions are very, very suspicious.
I'm curious to know the excuses Parker was giving the investors for not returning them their money. Was he confident they would eventually get the chicken farm underway? Or, had their funds come up short and then he became suspicious of Blockum shortly before his disappearance? I just have to wonder if Parker was placing too much trust in his business partner and was just starting to wise up ... but not quick enough, sadly.
I hope LE checked surveillance tapes near the locations where Parker's belongings were found, the day he went missing. If there was no blood in the car, I would have to think that CP was shot near the well where he was found. Else, the gunman had assistance. Which also brings to question: did LE check with taxi and bus companies downtown to determine whether anyone got a ride from downtown to VB's neighborhood, or the neighborhood of any other possible POI. If CP was killed near where he was found, then the killer must have driven CP's car downtown where it was abandoned. Or, again, there is an abettor involved.
