Solitaryone
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Tom, I was the one that mentioned the swords when we were trying to come up with a weapon that would make a clean cut in the decapitation.
I was speculating at the time that the killer may have used his own sword if he was a big military sword collector like a lot of men are.
But then the more I thought about it and after listening to Sills I think Russ was likely shot rather than bludgeoned like Shirley.
The killer could have had a military K-Bar knife and believe me it would decapitate anything like slicing through butter because it is extremely sharp. It is the most used military knife during battle in the Marine Corps but I don't know about other armed services.
Our son gave my hubby one when he was in the Marine Corps. He bought it for his daddy to help him skin out deer but he thinks it is way too nice to use ... so its still in the case it came in. Just looking at that thing gives me the hebbie jeebies. He has it locked away though because it would be extremely dangerous if it fell into the wrong hands. You can buy them on line too.
Usually when someone collects swords they also collect knives and even firearms as well. They are highly collectible and an very expensive hobby to have.
IMO
OBE, I agree. I think Mr. Dermond was shot, and the killer used some kind of knife like the kind you said, one used for "dressing out" deer, to carry out the decapitation. Sheriff Sills said the killer is experienced with using this type of knife, and that whoever did his was experienced in "dressing out" deer or "other large animals". I think it's safe to say the killer is an experienced hunter. Do you think Sheriff Sills has a suspect in mind? I know he said he still doesn't have one, and I believe him, but I can't help but hope he really does have someone in mind. What is everyone's opinion on whether Sheriff Sills has someone he think's is good for these murders?