I think that everyone has a point of view about Cox. My contention would be that the cost, time and manpower devoted to Cox by the SPD had to be substantial. I doubt they would have expended it without good reason. And it is well to realize that they were apprised of him in 1992 shortly after the abductions.
What I don't understand is why Moore went to the GJ on such flimsy evidence that no bill of indictment was handed down on "Moe", "Larry" and Curly." The only thing that I am aware of them is that "Moe" (AKA Steve) was well publicized. "Larry" and "Curly" only knew him from the Kansas penal system. And after checking out their activities in Springfield at the Greene County database I could find absolutely nothing to tie them to Springfield beyond what might have only been a casual relationship with "Moe" who now rots in prison. I had no interest in checking further in their family tree to see who they might have been related to. Obviously, judging from their backgrounds we are unlikely to find pillars of society related to them.
I would love for anyone to answer one question for me. What was the reason that all four agencies who looked at this case came up with the consensus that this was a crime of sexual assault. By any measure, such an assault if it were actually the case fits Cox to a "T." Am I wrong? And lest there be no doubt, Cox had no alibi; furthermore, to my knowledge, he refused to take a polygraph if there is any validity to them whatever. It wouldn't prove guilt but it might help to exonerate him by cooperating. And why has he self-segregated himself at Lovelady? Rotting away in an un air conditioned Texas maximum facility can't be a walk in the park when he could probably get a cushy cell in Missouri closer to his hometown and family if any survive. He could get this if he would give up the location of the remains. And if he is playing games why has he cut off further communication to those with an interest in the case? For that matter he could even "confess" to the crime to get out of Texas back into Missouri. It wouldn't bring, by itself, a conviction.
Well this crime doesnt really fit Cox to a T at all. There are 3 crimes you can look at that cox committed to distinguish this. His first crime may have been a sexual assault, and when enraged he killed his victim suffering a nearly severed tongue in the process. THAT in itself suggest he was in a delusional state of mind believing that she wanted what he was trying to do. Having his tongue in her mouth suggests this. That type of rape is most common and usually nonviolent. However I believe he killed the woman in a rage. The other thing that is very telling is that the 2 women he abducted in California were able to persuade him to change the plan. Basically talked him out of it. This does not fit the MO of a sexual sadist like Bundy. I believe that these crimes give some insight. It definately makes me question what he really is? A killer I believe so, but what makes him fit this crime? He is not well organized in these crimes, not in complete control. Cox has always been a mystery so it makes no sense to tag him as the number one suspect. Only a couple of the police believed he was to have this dubious ranking. One FBI agent said.......... he was slow witted? so basically kinda stupid, probably why he was infantry in the army. Is it possible he did this? YES it is, but I wont waste any time on a wannabe like Cox until something really tangible comes out to make me look at him, like a vehicle, an associate who knew him personally, or his parents RECANT his alibi, it seems impossible to find someone that actually has some factual information about this idiot, other than he knew Bundy and was an army ranger. woop de frickin do
Now Steve, Moe and Curly were investigated at least equally as deep. Garrison is a rapist falling in the category of Anger-retaliatory rapist
Anger-retaliatory rapist: He feels animosity towards women and wants to punish and degrade them. Often he is a substance abuser. He is impulsive and has an explosive temper. He looks for an opportunity to commit the rape rather than for a specific victim.
This definition fits the crime he was convicted of, but he may be just as much a story teller as Cox is.
The other 2 have no history in this area, and I wont spend too much time on them, but they could fall under the category of Opportunistic rapist.
These are the type to be burglarizing a house or committing a robbery when a female walks in on them. Their intent is not to hurt the female. They are surprised by the encounter but, rather than quickly leave, they decide to take advantage of the situation and rape her. They usually aren't violent but can be, as they are unpredictable and act on impulse.
Now all of these suspects were free for a period of time after the abduction. IF sexual assault was the motive there is likely another crime that was committed by the perps.