...I think Mr. D put up onehelluva fight, or Mrs. D. Mrs. D had to be elsewhere when Mr. D was attacked, or maybe Mrs. D was attacked first. If they had Mrs. D already Mr. D probably would not have put up a fight, but like someone here posted Mrs. D heard some noise outside and went to investigate. I think that is what happened. Mr. D was tough, WWII tough. He wasn't going down without a fight, and Shirley might have been the same way....
The problem with this scenario, as I see it, is that there was no evidence of any sort of struggle.
"Dermond's body did not have any gunshot wounds, stab wounds, or bruising. The coroner says there was no indication of a struggle."
http://www.13wmaz.com/story/news/local/hancock/2014/05/09/putnam-murder-autopsy-report/8893493/
I still believe that the murders were planned. The crime scene was "too clean" for it to have been a burglary gone wrong, imo. I'm sticking with my theory that it was someone in the community known to the Dermonds who has poor social skills and is still dependent on his family. Obsessed with proving his brilliance and obsessed with the Lauren Giddings case. Maybe he chose the D's because he felt dissed or insulted by Mr. D. I can well imagine my father (85) saying something to the effect of "when are you going to get a real job"?
Other than the one day review meeting last week, I've gotten the impression that the FBI is no longer involved in this investigation. Of course other than the autopsies, we know the GBI has really never been involved. During one of his last interviews (sorry I don't remember where/when) I believe that SS said only he and one investigator work on this case full time. The others have returned to regular duties. This leads me to believe that this has been relegated to a local murder case and it is up to SS to solve it, of course with the help of the GBI should he choose to ask for their help. At this point in time, I'm not even sure they would be able to contribute much to the investigation. Sadly, every day that passes is one day closer to a cold case file. I'm afraid the solution will be dependent on a tip from someone out there who has suspicions.
Good post Bootsctr & food for thought...
Imo, there are many indicators that this crime was carried out by experienced stealth predators/assassins. Likely with martial arts, and or military, or paramilitary training, equipment, and techniques, imo. The Dermond murders just seems too well planned and meticulously executed, by disciplined perp/s carrying out a mission.. The D's were likely the victims of a ruse initially and the perps would have had the element of surprise. The D's would also have likely been caught off guard and brought under immediate compliance, by use of physical violence or threat with a deadly weapon by the perps..
The statement made to GBI investigators by Army trained serial killer Gary M. Hilton, who describes himself as an artist, "I am a hunter, a professional, a soldier on a perpetual mission", keeps coming to mind..
http://www.donrearic.com/thegarrotte.html
The "Cutter" - Short history of the Garrotte
Back before delicatessens had slicer machines, the cheese was usually cut by a wire. Yes, a "Cheese Cutter" was basically a wire with two handles. As far as I can tell, this is where the "Modern Cutter Garrotte" came from. The source is Melton’s "Clandestine Warfare."
The British SOE and American OSS used these devices, to what degree I do not know. Some wire garrottes with machined and knurled brass handles (for enhanced grip) were manufactured and issued. They are in the OSS Weapons Catalog, as well as other references...
Gigli bone saws were also used as "Survival Saws" as well as "Cutter" Garrottes during World War Two.
“I am a 'Hunter, a Professional, a Soldier' on a Perpetual Mission”..quote by SK Gary Hilton
http://www.scribd.com/doc/92047561/25-Seriously-Disturbing-Serial-Killers
