It is approximately 50 yards from the area her car was found to the lake.
Authorities believe Patrick drove for about two hours to Porter, got a flat tire and left the car along the highway. She then became lost, Fuller said, and accidentally wandered into the lake.
“(She) was found at that point five months and a day, to the day, in that same location, with no indications of any trauma. No indications of anything other than a possible accidental drowning,” Fuller said.
Foul play is not suspected, Fuller said. Officials are still waiting on toxicology results, but Fuller said they don’t believe the results will reveal anything new.
A fisherman spotted Patrick’s body in the lake Sunday morning. Badly decomposed, it needed to be identified via either fingerprints or dental records, Porter County Coroner Chuck Harris told 24 Hour News 8 on Sunday.
Car keys, a pager and $100 a co-worker gave her on Dec. 5 were also recovered at the lake, according to Fuller.
Lake Charles is about 50 yards from busy I-94, separated by a barbed wire fence.
“Back in December when this took place, there were more things between you and the lake. Again, it was at night.
It may look like an open field when you’re walking to that area. But if you’re not familiar with the area, you could end up falling into the lake,” Fuller said.
http://atlantablackstar.com/2014/04...-patrick-body-found-lake-foul-play-suspected/
This is the thing that gest me and why I find it easy to accept that she accidentally drowned. Seasoned law enforcement professional with no dog in this fight other than to try and solve a case believes it is perfectly possible and understandable that a young woman unfamiliar with the area could accidentally fall into the lake at night in a time of reduced visibility and drown.
As vlpate mentions in her post above, she is not familiar with the area. I am also unfamiliar with this small lake/large pond. But the local police chief most certainly is.
So while I understand that the story is not over for Teleka and what happened to her, they are in denial. It is a perfectly understandable stage of grief. They need someone to blame and with their strong faith and their belive structure they cannot accept mental illness, that leaves blaming God, Teleka herself, or some nefarious character. It makes total sense which they are opting to blame. I get it. Doesn't make it right but I get it.
But for me. This case is closed. I believe the local police on this matter as I see no reason for them to participate in any coverup on anyone else's behalf.
Unsubscribing now. Time for me at least to do what I can to honor this young woman and let her rest in peace, wrapped in the loving arms of her Father. It is all I can do for her at this point. Drop it and let this case go. Case closed.