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I’m not sure which company he worked for when he died, but wherever he was working it was open (per linked article) as DR said she expected him to be at work ( he had work clothing, meaning he was typically working so it was likely an essential business. If that evapco company is an AC/HVAC company it was likely still working. My husband is a electrician and his company was considered essential throughout the pandemic. I’m sure AC /HVaC is also essential.
also while re-reading this article-
‘Inseparable’: Widow of murder victim Jonathan Riddle remembers him as fun-loving, family-oriented
I’m starting to feel DR knew what JR was going to do [JR going to use meth with HG ] because DR told LE when she reported him missing/when she was talking to detectives after LE found JR’s body, that he [JR] had gone to HG’s home to visit before he disappeared/was killed..... see quote below from linked article , where DR tells LE that JR went to see HG the night he died.
“He was the sweetest person. He would give the shirt off his back for anyone," Diana Riddle said in an interview Monday. “I just can’t imagine that anyone would have any sort of issue with him that would warrant this.” To the best of her knowledge, Diana said, her husband did not know any of those accused of killing him. He did know Heather Grogg, she said. Police wrote in the criminal complaint that Jonathan Riddle had gone to see Grogg the night of March 17.”
She starts off saying that JR is good guy and I’m sure he was. She then hints that she wants ppl to remember JR for the man he was not “the way he died”, maybe due to his drug use, she didn’t want people focusing on that aspect. As in DR Could have felt that if she came right out to admitting she knew he used maybe that would taint his reputation and image—- even if he was a great guy ! I mean I’m just saying I understand that once the media gets ahold of stories they can rip people apart and if they highlight his addiction it could be sort of victims shaming in a way? Idk I just thought that was interesting. Anyways at the end it says she knew he was at HGs and I’m going to guess DR knew why JR would be seeing HG (to use drugs) and as a another user mentioned, he likely didn’t have access to the family bank account /DRs account. I’m sure she kept her finances aside to ensure bills were paid, and her children were taken care of. She had to, as a mother her first priority will be her kids. But sadly I’m guessing she might have given him the 40$! So why not call her?! In one of my last posts I suggested JR did not call DR because he didn’t want her to know he was using or possibly due to JR being at HGs home. however, after re-reading this article I’m thinking DR knew where and what JR was doing but thought he went and everything was good or was holding out hope. But regardless of what DR thought during this time why didn’t JR call her and say I’m so sorry but I’m going to die without 40$ please send me it! Or get me it!
Idk I’m just spit balling and now I’m even more confused about the motives and everything for this! It’s either over something as simple as $40 worth of meth stolen..... or something far more sinister idk