Nick3393250 said:As I suspected, this one is puzzling.
Lennox (02/17), wasn't found along the trail at all. While it is true he was found in close proximity to the trail, he was actually found in an apartment parking lot. This apartment complex is located within a few hundred yards of the trail, from what I gather. First thought that comes to mind, was he running home to get help? I'd sure like to know if he had his cell phone on him in order to further or discount this theory. The local newspaper's website states that he was found at 1050 PM. Residential areas have frequent vehicle and foot traffic. Shared living buildings or apartments have even more traffic. This leads me to believe that the victim was not deceased for long before first responders arrived. A body located within a residential parking lot would be discovered much quicker than along a trail. A body in the woods is very different than a body in the streets. This suggests a difference in type of offender, too. Unless, the offender didn't kill him on the trail. As the Kansas City Star reported, the victim was a Vietnam Veteran, per family members. Were their signs of a physical struggle that would support this theory?
This one I wondered about and bothers me the most since I live in the complex. I am pretty sure (but not 100% positive) Lenox was found on the street at 99th and Walnut. I just have a strong feeling and curiosity if he was shot long range from the trail. There seems to be a direct line without bldgs etc in the way. Looking now you couldn't see that with all the leaves on bushes and trees, but in February there was not.