Dark Knight
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Hi all, I have been reading and want to offer a few things from my opinion right quick. One thing: When "A" says "Why did they have to kill her?" as opposed to saying "them", it was her mother Darleen that she saw in that awful condition. She did not ever see her father after his death because of the closed casket. But, seeing her murdered mother in that condition is permanently etched in her brain. She most likely suffers from untreated PTSD, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder just from seeing Darleen.
Drugs: She is young. I, unfortunately, have knowledge in this area since a family member is a drug/alcohol addict. When a person begins using, their emotional development is stunted, so her emotional age is most likely the age at when she began using drugs.
Back to the PTSD. The removal of the guns so suddenly could mean that "A" was reacting to her emotions of extreme distress and fear brought on by the discovery of Darleen. This distress would happen even if she was somehow connected to the murders. Talking about murder and seeing the results of murder are too different things altogether. She may have wanted the guns for protection and did not want anyone else taking them.
I have PTSD from the 1970's, I was 18 - 20, and I still have problems. Not as much, mind you, but the events changed my life, and not for the better.
"A" innocent or guilty, I would definitely say that her bizarre behavior would be from finding her mother in that condition. If she is somehow connected, knows who did it, then I would think that she would be in more bad shape with guilt feelings. She may even feel guilty and not be involved... survivor's guilt.. thinking she may have been able to prevent this horrible pain inflicted upon her parents.
None of us want to look at the murdered victims at the other link, so just imagine what it would be like to find your own mother like that. I can't even wrap my brain around that, and really don't want to.
If there are drugs going in and out of the house... even today, it seems that LE could put the pressure on "A" and the occupants by doing some undercover work and doing a drug sting operation there.
Roscoe, you are doing so much to keep this from becoming a cold case... you have my admiration. I am so sorry for your losses. Keep up the good work.
BB
LE already did a drug sting at that very house last year. They are all awaiting trial. Amanda didn't show for her's and was wanted for a while bcause of that, but she eventually turned herself back in. But a drug raid has already occurred.