I'm in Springfield, MO and I notice that the Golden City is not far from Jasper, which is north of Joplin. Was Jasper hit with the tornado that went through Joplin? Reason: are there any abandoned buildings from that time frame still standing? That area up there has so many back roads and I'm sure he raced through town and knows the back ways pretty well. I personally don't think he had time to really do anything to her since he was back in town 1 1/2 hours later. Not to sound cruel but if he killed her, then her body may not be covered well. In a hurry kind of thing. Thinking of him coming back into town, maybe his wife was getting off work and he would be missed if he was not where he usually is. So he may have her stashed in order to return to her later. Sorry for the rambling.