SC SC - Scott family of four, ages 59-82, Pendleton, 1 Nov 2015

[worm]

I’m waiting on the 2nd part of the Cold Justice episode and figuring we will learn a lot.

 

[StarryStarryNight]

When we get home on Monday, I’ll definitely be dialing these up on-demand.

 

[worm]

I wonder if Amy knows yet that Ross is looking for a deal “better than hers”?

 

[StarryStarryNight]

I wonder if Amy knows yet that Ross is looking for a deal “better than hers”?

I plan on watching both Cold Justice episodes tonight. Then hopefully I can have a better conversation.

 

[StarryStarryNight]

Wow!
Best Cold Justice episodes ever in my opinion.
For me, I learned a lot I didn’t know and more about things I knew only a little about. Some things that stood out to me:

—The Big Giant Nail In the Coffin evidence has got to be the shoe print at the crime scene coupled with the security video that night showing Ross wearing them. After being confronted with that, Ross came within half a hair’s width of confessing. He sure was interested in saving himself, no mistaking that.
I kinda think when Ross went back inside after the interview in the car, he said nothing to Amy about the shoe print, but was just mulling over, to himself, how to make the best deal for himself. Then they are both arrested pretty quickly. I feel confident that Ross has been singing like a bird.
—I found it interesting that Amy kept saying her mother was a narcissist, but everything presented about Amy indicated she was the narcissist. Totally into herself. Didn’t care for her own children, etc. In pictures of her, she couldn’t have looked more evil if she had tried.
—the $100 bills with matching serial numbers are great evidence
—Ross’ lying to detective about their financial situation in the car interview. Ross said he had made $100,000 that year, when in fact they had less than $5000 in the bank.(I might not have the exact amount right)
—cellphone data proving them near her mom’s home that night and both saying they were out of town, in the car interview.
—Amy telling her cousins at the funeral “ I didn’t do it”.
—Amy hires somebody to clean up the bloody crime scene, and then pitches in to help herself.
—text message indicating they would have $7000 to pay rent on Nov 1st, when they had virtually no money in their account.
—Ross having the skill set from marine training to carry out stabbing four people in quick succession.

Amy seems evil and cold. She’s the planner I believe. She wanted them dead on a personal level. The financial windfall was a bonus.
Ross has no conscious. He was a more than willing participant. He benefited from it and it pleased Amy. To him that made it worthwhile. The fact he had to kill four people doesn’t matter at all to him.

 

[T rex]

They're toast.

It's good to see some progress in this case. I guess if it had been four young people that got killed in this manner we'd have two hundred threads here by now.

 

[arielilane]

Wow!
Best Cold Justice episodes ever in my opinion.
For me, I learned a lot I didn’t know and more about things I knew only a little about. Some things that stood out to me:

—The Big Giant Nail In the Coffin evidence has got to be the shoe print at the crime scene coupled with the security video that night showing Ross wearing them. After being confronted with that, Ross came within half a hair’s width of confessing. He sure was interested in saving himself, no mistaking that.
I kinda think when Ross went back inside after the interview in the car, he said nothing to Amy about the shoe print, but was just mulling over, to himself, how to make the best deal for himself. Then they are both arrested pretty quickly. I feel confident that Ross has been singing like a bird.
—I found it interesting that Amy kept saying her mother was a narcissist, but everything presented about Amy indicated she was the narcissist. Totally into herself. Didn’t care for her own children, etc. In pictures of her, she couldn’t have looked more evil if she had tried.
—the $100 bills with matching serial numbers are great evidence
—Ross’ lying to detective about their financial situation in the car interview. Ross said he had made $100,000 that year, when in fact they had less than $5000 in the bank.(I might not have the exact amount right)
—cellphone data proving them near her mom’s home that night and both saying they were out of town, in the car interview.
—Amy telling her cousins at the funeral “ I didn’t do it”.
—Amy hires somebody to clean up the bloody crime scene, and then pitches in to help herself.
—text message indicating they would have $7000 to pay rent on Nov 1st, when they had virtually no money in their account.
—Ross having the skill set from marine training to carry out stabbing four people in quick succession.

Amy seems evil and cold. She’s the planner I believe. She wanted them dead on a personal level. The financial windfall was a bonus.
Ross has no conscious. He was a more than willing participant. He benefited from it and it pleased Amy. To him that made it worthwhile. The fact he had to kill four people doesn’t matter at all to him.

Thank you @StarryStarryNight. A lot of red flags -- especially revealing about who the real AV is. The cousins know? The speaking negative about a murdered loved one (your own mother!) stood out for me, and is a factor in most crimes of being guilty of involvement. No link, so moo.

 

[worm]

I very much agree @StarryStarryNight. I’m just playing armchair detective but that video of the argument in the yard with Ross and one of those elderly ladies appears to show Ross as the agressot. The lady clearly said “it ain’t none of my” and it doesn’t sound like she’s on offense.

 

[Seattle1]

I’m waiting on the 2nd part of the Cold Justice episode and figuring we will learn a lot.

I just finished the 2 part series and now I'm at a loss over how it took 8+ years to arrest the couple! Especially once they seized the stolen money. How terrible for the surviving family and friends.

 

[worm]

I just finished the 2 part series and now I'm at a loss over how it took 8+ years to arrest the couple! Especially once they seized the stolen money. How terrible for the surviving family and friends.

I was thinking that maybe they got evidence later like a phone tap or somebody blabbing it.

 

[Seattle1]

Pulled the Docket to see if any upcoming Motions hearings and nothing since the Request for Discovery on 3/11/24.

Since the Defendant was indicted by the GJ, there's no preliminary hearing to look forward to and learn the evidence presented for probable cause.

Sure glad we had Cold Justice to catch us up on the evidence!

Nonetheless, it's sad that the victims names are nowhere present in the docket.

The State of South Carolina VS Amy Danielle Vilardi

Case Number:

2023A0410101941

Vilardi, Amy Danielle

0116-Murder / Murder

0116-Murder / Murder

Name	Description	Type	Motion Roster	Begin Date	Completion Date	Documents
Weiss, Heather Savitz	Motion/Prosecutive Request for Discovery	Motion		03/11/2024-13:37	03/11/2024-13:37
Vilardi, Amy Danielle	Order/Order Denying Motion for Bond	Order		02/16/2024-14:42
Weiss, Heather Savitz	2/13/2024_GS MOTIONS_Roster/Notice of Motions Roster Publica	Action		02/12/2024-10:21
Abee, Kinli Bare	2/13/2024_GS MOTIONS_Roster/Notice of Motions Roster Publica	Action		02/12/2024-10:21
Kozak, Joel Alexander	2/13/2024_GS MOTIONS_Roster/Notice of Motions Roster Publica	Action		02/12/2024-10:21
Murray, Lori S.	2/13/2024_GS MOTIONS_Roster/Notice of Motions Roster Publica	Action		02/12/2024-10:21
Vilardi, Amy Danielle	True Bill Indictment	Filing		01/23/2024-16:31
Vilardi, Amy Danielle	Motion/Motion for Bond	Motion		01/23/2024-14:22	02/16/2024-14:22
Vilardi, Amy Danielle	Notice/Notice of Appearance	Filing		12/20/2023-10:13
Vilardi, Amy Danielle	Filing/Case File	Filing		12/20/2023-10:12

Case Number:

2023A0410101942

Name	Charge Code - Charge Description	Original Charge Code - Original Charge	Disposition Date
Vilardi, Amy Danielle	0116-Murder / Murder	0116-Murder / Murder

Case Number:

2023A0410101943

Name	Charge Code - Charge Description	Original Charge Code - Original Charge	Disposition Date
Vilardi, Amy Danielle	0116-Murder / Murder	0116-Murder / Murder

Case Number:

2023A0410101944

Name	Charge Code - Charge Description	Original Charge Code - Original Charge	Disposition Date
Vilardi, Amy Danielle	0116-Murder / Murder	0116-Murder / Murder

https://publicindex.sccourts.org/Anderson/PublicIndex/PISearch.aspx

 

[Seattle1]

The State of South Carolina VS Rosmore Wayne Vilardi

Case Number:

2023A0410101937

Name	Charge Code - Charge Description	Original Charge Code - Original Charge	Disposition Date
Vilardi, Rosmore Wayne	0116-Murder / Murder	0116-Murder / Murder

REGISTER OF ACTIONS (ROA):

Name	Description	Type	Motion Roster	Begin Date	Completion Date	Documents
Weiss, Heather Savitz	Motion/Prosecutive Request for Discovery	Motion		03/11/2024-13:44	03/11/2024-13:44
Vilardi, Rosmore Wayne	Order/Order Denying Motion for Bond	Order		02/16/2024-14:38
Kent, Shaun Courtney	2/13/2024_GS MOTIONS_Roster/Notice of Motions Roster Publica	Action		02/12/2024-10:21
Weiss, Heather Savitz	2/13/2024_GS MOTIONS_Roster/Notice of Motions Roster Publica	Action		02/12/2024-10:21
Abee, Kinli Bare	2/13/2024_GS MOTIONS_Roster/Notice of Motions Roster Publica	Action		02/12/2024-10:21
Kozak, Joel Alexander	2/13/2024_GS MOTIONS_Roster/Notice of Motions Roster Publica	Action		02/12/2024-10:21
Vilardi, Rosmore Wayne	True Bill Indictment	Filing		01/23/2024-16:33
Vilardi, Rosmore Wayne	Motion/Motion for Bond	Motion		01/23/2024-14:29	02/16/2024-14:29
Vilardi, Rosmore Wayne	Certificate/Certificate of Service	Filing		01/16/2024-14:05
Vilardi, Rosmore Wayne	Motion/Brady Motion and Rule 5 & 6 and Notice of Rep	Motion		01/16/2024-14:05	01/16/2024-14:05
Vilardi, Rosmore Wayne	Notice/Notice of Appearance	Filing		12/20/2023-10:15
Vilardi, Rosmore Wayne	Filing/Case File	Filing		12/20/2023-10:15

Case Number:

2023A0410101938

Case Number:

2023A0410101939

Case Number:

2023A0410101940

Name	Charge Code - Charge Description	Original Charge Code - Original Charge	Disposition Date
Vilardi, Rosmore Wayne	0116-Murder / Murder	0116-Murder / Murder

https://publicindex.sccourts.org/Anderson/PublicIndex/PISearch.aspx

 

[Cool Cats]

Why did it take years to charge them?

What was the evidence that led cops to them?

Any good articles?

 

[StarryStarryNight]

Why did it take years to charge them?

What was the evidence that led cops to them?

Any good articles?

The two Cold Justice episodes talked about above are the best in explaining the thinking and the evidence in this case.
I’ve not heard or read anything that explains why it took so long to arrest them.

 

[Justice101]

What tangible evidence do you think LE has on the couple?

 

[StarryStarryNight]

What tangible evidence do you think LE has on the couple?

— they have photos of money Amy’s StepDad posted on FB with serial numbers that match money found in Amy’s house during a search.
—an unusual shoe print in blood at the crime scene that is used only on a specific type of shoe. Pair that with security camera footage the night of the murders of Ross in a grocery store or convenience store wearing those type shoes.
—I’d add also that both Amy and Ross told LE they were out of town that night, but their cell phones show they were near her mom’s trailer.

 

[Justice101]

— they have photos of money Amy’s StepDad posted on FB with serial numbers that match money found in Amy’s house during a search.
—an unusual shoe print in blood at the crime scene that is used only on a specific type of shoe. Pair that with security camera footage the night of the murders of Ross in a grocery store or convenience store wearing those type shoes.
—I’d add also that both Amy and Ross told LE they were out of town that night, but their cell phones show they were near her mom’s trailer.

Interesting.

Do you think the long delay in arresting them was because it took so long to gather that evidence? Like FBI enhancement of photos of money and serial numbers, unlocking a phone and getting the phone data, etc?

 

[StarryStarryNight]

Interesting.

Do you think the long delay in arresting them was because it took so long to gather that evidence? Like FBI enhancement of photos of money and serial numbers, unlocking a phone and getting the phone data, etc?

I’ve wondered the same, but they haven’t addressed it so we just don’t know.
The matching serial numbers could be explained as it was part of money they were given as a gift. They found that fairly early on I think but I can see why they wouldn’t arrest them with just that.
The biggest thing I think is the shoe print and the security video showing Ross wearing the shoes. Whenever they put those two together, there should have been an arrest. But we don’t know when they made the connection.

 

[I am not Sherlock H.]

Nothing really new on this case. The daughter reported a suspected burglary at her home on 11/24 but nothing was found to be missing.

http://www.independentmail.com/news...6b-b715-3483-e053-0100007fc368-353219391.html

Late to this disturbing case. Thanks to all that started the thread and kept it moving….. all these years!

The link to the earlier Independent Mail article is no longer valid. And I am not able to locate that article or an update to it. But!!!! ……

The report of a suspected burglary on 11/24 (taken to be 11/24/2015?) by the daughter…… I am finding that perhaps suspicious. Not long after the murders IIUC on 11/1/2015?

Reference to ‘the daughter’. Which daughter? Is it AV? Or another relative or a sister? If the former, IMO almost might have been a ruse or deflection to think others were still after them? Is there any evidence of that 11/24 reported burglary? Was there a 911 call? Maybe that report will also eventually be part of the revealed story? MOO

 

[arielilane]

Why new court dates set? This case has shown no new info, no movement, nothing since early spring 2024, from what I could see. moo

The State of South Carolina VS Amy Danielle Vilardi
Case Number:	2023A0410101941	Court Agency:	General Sessions	Filed Date:	12/20/2023
Case Type:	Criminal-Clerk	Case Sub Type:
Status:	Pending	Assigned Judge:	Clerk Of Court C P, G S, And Family Court	Disposition Judge:
Disposition:
Disposition Date:		Date Received:	12/20/2023	Arrest Date:	12/15/2023
Law Enf. Case:	2015-20728	True Bill Date:	01/23/2024	No Bill Date:
Prosecutor Case:		Indictment Number:	2024GS0400217AG	Waiver Date:
Probation Case:

Case PartiesChargesSentencingAssociated CasesActionsFinancialsBonds

Name	Description	Type	Motion Roster	Begin Date	Completion Date	Documents
Weiss, Heather Savitz	Motion/Prosecutive Request for Discovery	Motion		03/11/2024-13:37	03/11/2024-13:37
Vilardi, Amy Danielle	Order/Order Denying Motion for Bond	Order		02/16/2024-14:42
Weiss, Heather Savitz	2/13/2024_GS MOTIONS_Roster/Notice of Motions Roster Publica	Action		02/12/2024-10:21
Abee, Kinli Bare	2/13/2024_GS MOTIONS_Roster/Notice of Motions Roster Publica	Action		02/12/2024-10:21
Kozak, Joel Alexander	2/13/2024_GS MOTIONS_Roster/Notice of Motions Roster Publica	Action		02/12/2024-10:21
Murray, Lori S.	2/13/2024_GS MOTIONS_Roster/Notice of Motions Roster Publica	Action		02/12/2024-10:21
Vilardi, Amy Danielle	True Bill Indictment	Filing		01/23/2024-16:31
Vilardi, Amy Danielle	Motion/Motion for Bond	Motion		01/23/2024-14:22	02/16/2024-14:22
Vilardi, Amy Danielle	Notice/Notice of Appearance	Filing		12/20/2023-10:13
Vilardi, Amy Danielle	Filing/Case File	Filing		12/20/2023-10:12

---

The State of South Carolina VS Rosmore Wayne Vilardi
Case Number:	2023A0410101937	Court Agency:	General Sessions	Filed Date:	12/20/2023
Case Type:	Criminal-Clerk	Case Sub Type:
Status:	Pending	Assigned Judge:	Clerk Of Court C P, G S, And Family Court	Disposition Judge:
Disposition:
Disposition Date:		Date Received:	12/20/2023	Arrest Date:	12/15/2023
Law Enf. Case:	2015-20728	True Bill Date:	01/23/2024	No Bill Date:
Prosecutor Case:		Indictment Number:	2024GS0400223AG	Waiver Date:
Probation Case:

Case PartiesChargesSentencingAssociated CasesActionsFinancialsBonds

Name	Description	Type	Motion Roster	Begin Date	Completion Date	Documents
Weiss, Heather Savitz	Motion/Prosecutive Request for Discovery	Motion		03/11/2024-13:44	03/11/2024-13:44
Vilardi, Rosmore Wayne	Order/Order Denying Motion for Bond	Order		02/16/2024-14:38
Kent, Shaun Courtney	2/13/2024_GS MOTIONS_Roster/Notice of Motions Roster Publica	Action		02/12/2024-10:21
Weiss, Heather Savitz	2/13/2024_GS MOTIONS_Roster/Notice of Motions Roster Publica	Action		02/12/2024-10:21
Abee, Kinli Bare	2/13/2024_GS MOTIONS_Roster/Notice of Motions Roster Publica	Action		02/12/2024-10:21
Kozak, Joel Alexander	2/13/2024_GS MOTIONS_Roster/Notice of Motions Roster Publica	Action		02/12/2024-10:21
Vilardi, Rosmore Wayne	True Bill Indictment	Filing		01/23/2024-16:33
Vilardi, Rosmore Wayne	Motion/Motion for Bond	Motion		01/23/2024-14:29	02/16/2024-14:29
Vilardi, Rosmore Wayne	Certificate/Certificate of Service	Filing		01/16/2024-14:05
Vilardi, Rosmore Wayne	Motion/Brady Motion and Rule 5 & 6 and Notice of Rep	Motion		01/16/2024-14:05	01/16/2024-14:05
Vilardi, Rosmore Wayne	Notice/Notice of Appearance	Filing		12/20/2023-10:15
Vilardi, Rosmore Wayne	Filing/Case File	Filing		12/20/2023-10:15

https://publicindex.sccourts.org/Anderson/PublicIndex/PISearch.aspx

Cold Justice is investigating the alleged crimes of Amy and Rosmore “Ross” Vilardi, who are accused of murdering four members of Amy’s family at their home near Pendleton in Anderson County, South Carolina.


Full article at link...

Amy and Rosmore Vilardi charged with killing four members of their family: Cold Justice investigates

Amy and Rosmore Vilardi are accused of killing Cathy Scott, Violet Taylor, Mike Scott, and Barbara Scott in Anderson County, SC.

www.dailycrime.com

Apr 28, 2024