(I had a thought fwiw, (actually my leading theory since the PC), that he was following them on the trails for a while, vs just popping out on the bridge...that maybe they went to the bridge to get away from him, thinking that he might not follow them out onto there...it just seems like something I would do or think in a moment of adrenaline, I did this once when someone was chasing after me, I ran into the ocean and swam out to sea. My thoughts, anyway.
PS. Thanks to everyone for posting the updates during the PC. That was rough, rough, rough...unprecedented...I was right there with you guys reading along with tears...I knew it was going to be bad, hence my breakdown(s) well before the PC...Anyway, as hard as that must have been for LE, unimaaaaginable, this may for the first time give true further insight into how these unimaginable things actually go down. Hoping it can help future cases. Abby and Libby are true heroes in all sense of the word. )
(Eta: as previously mentioned early on, he was not afraid of heights, obviously comfortable, (or maybe his sick adrenaline just totally took over and trumped his fear)..maybe someone in construction, scaffolding, roofing..etc...)
(Eta: maybe they thought they could get a better signal on the bridge because they were having trouble on the trails..poor girls...)
(Eta: maybe works or has worked up high on telephone lines or cables, sigh, needle in haystack. Sorry for multiple ETAs, don't want to power post as I'm known to do, juse trying to get all my thoughts out.)
(Eta: Is there a way to check who all has viewed the PCs with THOR lines or whatever you guys called it....that would be a huge task, would have to check with all media outlets, fb, etc..)
(Finally, I've seen mention of where he had the weapon, pocket, pants, etc. If you haven't already please see the pic I posted in a very early thread of the potential holster I speeeeecccuuuulllllate he had on him. I'll look for the link, fwiw.)