Relaxing in my den after a busy week, and turning my attention back to Julia and this case. I've been studying some of the research documents I posted upthread, especially the 5 year study conducted by the FBI that provides some very good food for thought:
http://www.fbi.gov/about-us/cjis/ucr/nibrs/crime-in-schools-and-colleges
And, many have you have been offering up some very interesting ideas to consider as well. I've spent some time whiteboarding what little is publicly known, and attempting to tease out a solid hypothesis. And admittedly, this is a baffling case for many reasons. If we use the FBI study as our statistical guide we find there are many things that make this case so unique. Including, but not limited to:
-Campus murders are relatively low and unique
-Asphyxiation is not a common form of murder in campus murders, neither are drugs (!) or poison
-Having a step-parent as a POI is unique, the statistics tell us the overwhelming majority of Perps are acquaintances
-Having a family friend in the same age group from the same small town murdered is astronomically off the charts statistically
-And the list goes on...
So where does this leave us at the moment? LE is continuing their investigation, and seeking additional clarity from the POI. In addition to the forensics work being done, I think there are two other paths that need to be vigorously pursued, or revisited:
-I think that people who were at the top of the interview list right after Julia's murder should be visited again. Special attention should be paid to their now ex gf's/bf's, and they should be vigorously interviewed. Time brings changes to allegiances, and loyalty. Someone might talk
-All commonalities with Chelsea Bruck must be uncovered. (Same gym? Hairdresser? Common friends? etc.)
And of course, as my old detective friend said..."focus on the why, and you'll find the who".
