SnowyOwl, I agree with you that TM was a night-owl herself. Could have been since SM worked a lot of nights she took that opportunity to do her 'work' (whatever that was) and/or just her optimum time of day.
In her dis board posts TM mentioned she often worked w/hubby & so did 14 y/o son. Also mentioned she had an office by a window. Methinks she might be a paranoid type.She definitely preferred nite hours & did not get up until noon (Dis)
I, like you, have a night-owl schedule. Thankfully, I was able to retire early from a government career (my body clock was at war with a 9-5 work schedule for 30 years - it was sheer he77. I would even cook the next day's dinner/shop/clean in the middle of the night LOL). So, I feel your pain in dealing with 'civil society'. lol
Even to this day it still annoys me. After putting in 40 yrs at my job (half of it day shift) I STILL to this day cook large meals on weekends & STILL do my best work at nite 
'civil society' is an oxymoron.
Oh, I do believe that the timing of serving the search warrants was carefully calculated. I haven't forgotten the 12 video cameras TM warned about either. I would imagine motion sensors may be present as well. There would have been no sneaking up on her in the late evening or middle of the night. IMO
I agree-not to mention they had 3 dogs-I don't even know but can imagine Daddy had even more dogs. Not surprised by the cameras either. I wouldn't be surprised if they had drones LE strikes when perps are most vulnerable (especially since TM stated "loves guns (Dis) I'm sure they're looking out 4 their own safety.Besides,as long time members in community I'm sure well aware of them!
I have a sister who lives on her in-laws' compound. As a young woman getting married (and against our family's attorney's advice, she agreed to sign her rights away to the gifted property and the hefty initial home building investment in a pre-nup). Her name is on the remaining mortgage; but, she has no ownership. It sounds as though SM may be in a similar situation. I don't know about the mortgage (if any), in his case. Her parents may also have been concerned about lawsuits (from SM's business) or a divorce and would not want their daughter's/grandchildren's home or their property to ever be affected. Quite possibly another controlling generation in that family.
Quite often,those w/money will use as a form of control. Sorry for ur sister. I hope she'll just leave when she has the opportunity. We live our lives in chains never knowing we hold the keys!Control is another form of abuse,and sadly any form of abuse is passed down thru generations UNTIL the chain is broken
Sadly, I have some really dark ideas about why and what may have gone down between 3:00 and 6:00 a.m. that fateful day for poor Heather. I truly hope I am wrong about some of it. IMO, she had no idea of the piranha lurking in the dark. Whether TM was the driving force and/or active participant, I have no sympathy for SM. They are equally responsible for whatever went down. I am hoping he is singing like a canary and Heather will be found very soon.
I honestly don't think his type would even be aware of or be told. Maybe Daddy was gonna take care of his little girls problem once & for all? MAYBE there was a pregnancy to worry about? Maybe he was on a Need to know & was used to TM calling the shots? Maybe he was a victim of circumstance? I try not to assume too much. I have a feeling he enjoyed the attention & according to Heathers Twitter comments enjoyed the praise.
You have been (and continue to be) quite a diligent and thought-provoking sleuth and I enjoy your posts. Join me in a cup of coffee before everyone wakes up. :cup: :cup:
