Because of the execution style killing, I thought maybe they were drug running...might explain to why no one has come forward. Now I'm wondering if they were apart of some undercover sting that went wrong.
Interesting idea!
Are you calculating their time in the area based on David Batson's account of having played pool with Jacques? I haven't seen a specific date cited. They were supposedly on their way to Florida when Batson encountered them. They may have been returning from Florida when they were killed; they may not have been in the Carolinas the entire time.It is very possible these people knew someone in the area and were staying at their place. This would explain alot, like the recent shower and where their stuff was at. If this is the case then something else comes into play. Something the coroner ruled out from the start. Sexual assault. Just because it didn't happen on the night of the murders doesn't mean it didn't happen.
Are you calculating their time in the area based on David Batson's account of having played pool with Jacques? I haven't seen a specific date cited. They were supposedly on their way to Florida when Batson encountered them. They may have been returning from Florida when they were killed; they may not have been in the Carolinas the entire time.
I'm glad to see that they are on the DNA radar list! This couple has baffled me for quite sometime now. I feel like I am missing something...like its right under my nose. 😕
Interesting website, this link came to mind considering the shirt worn by the male DOE. Speculation, imo.Have you seen the website? They are offering a reward for the couple's identity. I wonder if they are willing to pay for couple's identity would they pay to have the DNA tested? How would that work?
.5. The John Doe had a "1975 IMSA( International Motor Sports Association) Camel GT" shirt from the 1975 IMSA Sebring race in Florida. This shirt was only sold at the Florida Sebring race. Some people have speculated that the John Doe might have a connection to IMSA racing. In fact, the weekend the couple was murdered there was an IMSA race at Talladega Motor Speedway. It be might be possible they attended the race and were on their way back home
John Lee Paul (born Hans-Johan Paul, March 12, 1939 in the
Netherlands) was an American racecar driver, convicted felon and fugitive. After his racing career, which saw him win both U.S. classic endurance races, 24 hours at Daytona and 12 hours of Sebring, he served a 15-year prison sentence for a variety of crimes including drug trafficking and shooting a Federal witness. In 2001 he disappeared on his boat while being sought for questioning by officials regarding the disappearance of his ex-girlfriend. As of 2018 Paul's status is unknown. He is sometimes known in the motorsport scene as John Paul Sr. or John Paul.
So many conflicting accounts. Check out this one from 2015. Says the victims were found face down in a kneeling position and shot in the back of the head. It also states the murder weapon was stolen in Wadesboro NC in 1976 but in 1976 they said it was stolen from Durham NC in 1974.
No wonder this case remains unsolved.
http://m.wistv.com/story/28033611/w...mains-leave-investigators-searching-for-leads
This is actually the first time I read about the couple being found face down in a kneeling position and shot in the back of the head. Every other source that I know claims each of them was shot 3 times in an unknown location and that their bodies were dumped where they were found later. There is even a crime scene photo of them lying on their back.
I dont know if it has ever been mentioned here or not but there was another murder in the small town of Olanta SC only 8 miles from where the victims in this case were found. It happened less than 4 months before, involved LE , and some strange circumstances.
I have known about it for years and have always wondered if it could be related to this case. I thought now would be a good time to post about it. Here is a link for anyone interested.
http://www.scnow.com/news/local/article_a745c9be-cd79-11e2-8ad3-0019bb30f31a.html
Yes, I always thought it was a shot to the back, chest, and neck. If you look at the crime scene photos, they are on their backs. So I assume they were shot in the back first..rolled over, then chest and neck.
Thanks for the reminder!Found this tonight. A Canadian citizen missing in Australia from 1970.
https://missingpersons.gov.au/search/sa/gordon-rogers