On the Case with Paula Zahn 2022 - A Fairy Tale Ruined
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Detective MR's comment "If this doesn’t get solved it will haunt me until the day I die.”
On January 25, 2019, a neighbor heard four gunshots that morning from across the street. Neighbor saw Liz laying on the driveway and called 911.
Liz had been ambushed and had no chance to escape. There were no fire casings left behind. Murder weapon likely a revolver small to medium-sized caliber possibly a 380.
SB said he raced home from work because he knew something was wrong.
SB stated Liz and I were always kind of cautious people and had got a alarm system a ring doorbell.
Paula: SB was confused and used his phone to get a live look at what was happening.
SB: I opened up my doorbell camera and as soon as I saw it I saw there was police tape in front of the house. I see a police officer walk in front of it. I’m thinking what happened.
Paula: SB rewound the camera’s video and watched although he couldn’t see his wife from the driveway what he heard was just as terrifying.
SB: I was panning through the timeline trying to see what’s going on and I hear Liz screaming and then I hear gunshots.
Paula: SB listened to the video over and over again as he raced home. He immediately shared the critical evidence with police but it didn’t show investigators the most important detail who was Liz Barraza saying hello to just before the barrage of gunshots were fired.
Alternatively- someone was watching. What about gang initiation? Not sure about gang activity in that area.Nothing about this says random. It screams personal and inside knowledge imo. <modsnip>
I would think this truck may have a new paint job color to cover tracks. IMO.If you search Google maps there are several dark color trucks in Liz's neighborhood and surrounding area. Not sure of the make or model of these trucks, though the trucks are four-door crew cab type similar to killer's truck. IMO
My first thought upon seeing the video was the killer was wearing a rain jacket and boots to protect clothing from backsplash of blood in close contact.I have been thinking about the outfit the shooter was wearing....long blond wig, robe and white Stormtrooper type boots. This seems like an odd and unique choice of garb. I would think a hitman would wear dark clothes and possibly a hoodie pulled tight around his face or a ski mask. So..... was the shooter asked to specifically wear that costume or was it his choice? Was the costume meant to bring attention to the 501st League? Was it to send a message to Sergio and the family?
If the audio is correctly transcribed I believe the shooter did not know there was going to be a garage sale that morning. He said something like "are you having a garage sale" and Liz said " Yup!" He may have also shown interest in the storm trooper helmet which also goes to a possible 501 League involvement.
Thoughts??? This is just my opinion only.
My first thought upon seeing the video was the killer was wearing a rain jacket and boots to protect clothing from backsplash of blood in close contact.
Perhaps they needed to go directly to work/school, possibly on camera for alibi. Just a thought.
Rain gear can be easily washed or discarded.
Edit to add, The look of the rain gear/boots could also help with a misdirection of looking in Star Wars group.
I worked for Hertz for a few years and we always had Nissan Frontiers.I’ve never seen a truck like that available in a rental lot. Plus rentals would have the bar code stickers on windows and transponders on the windshield. Especially in a heavy toll area like Houston.
JMO
Good to know! I’ve never rented from Hertz because they weren’t an approved vendor. Mostly Avis/Budget/Thrifty. And they rarely had trucks of any type available.I worked for Hertz for a few years and we always had Nissan Frontiers.
Yes- in the dark, the IR sensor and illuminator distort all of he colors. All you can say is that the color was lighter and/or reflected more light. It could be shiny black and still look white if it reflects more of the ambient and IR lighting.Questions for ring cam owners/users:
Is it possible the color of killer's clothing is off (not actually white/off white)? Is color tinting being off a common issue?
Are ring cams known to cause error in color when it is dark or low lighting?
Does the account holder have the option to add a non-occupant user access to the cam, which would allow said user access to cam at anytime? If so, is there a limit of allowed users?
Are Arrin Stoner's videos allowed to be discussed here? His videos are how I found out about this case; I just finished both videos and would like to discuss the police incident reports he posted.I believe Arron Stoner may have another video on this coming out this week. From what I’ve heard, it may contain new information.
I am itching to see this case be solved. Any ideas or brainstorming on what more that can be done to make progress on this case?
I was a USPS mail carrier for a few years and we didn't get tickets either.And I wasn't even thinking of anything so fancy. I was thinking a uniform shirt or jacket and/or a work badge or id shown to the LE who stopped the Nissan.
MOO.
(I know an EMT who has been stopped more than once for speeding but never gets tickets because he's one of the same "team", if you will. He justs shows his work id, chats a bit, and is free to go.... So my theory is based on this personal knowledge.)
IIRC from the police report of the officer who stopped that truck, they did get the driver's licenses of both occupants, the license plate number, VIN number, etc.The Paula Zahn show is on my DVR and I hope to watch it tonight.
I agree though that the truck is at the center of all of this; however, if the killer did not own the truck, that could be harder to track down. Especially if they borrowed it from an acquaintance or someone not immediately related to them.
I keep going back to the black truck that was pulled over and questioned mere minutes after the murder and very close to the scene. Either this was the killer or it was one of the world's biggest coincidences IMO. I can't image they wouldn't have this person's name if they stopped them to talk to them. Just don't have any/enough evidence to charge them or even get a warrant perhaps? Knowing not a whole lot about the law, would "truck matching description of a murder close by" be enough cause to search this vehicle? If not, and if the driver didn't consent to a search, they could have had their costumer/wig hidden away on the floor, under a seat, or wherever.
Now there's a thought. The coat and boots functions like a HAZMAT suit. Afterwards, wash down the coat and boots and toss them with the wig. Of course, any splatter could be transferred to the truck. A thorough detail gets rid of some of that transfer. New upholstery even better.My first thought upon seeing the video was the killer was wearing a rain jacket and boots to protect clothing from backsplash of blood in close contact.
Perhaps they needed to go directly to work/school, possibly on camera for alibi. Just a thought.
Rain gear can be easily washed or discarded.
Edit to add, The look of the rain gear/boots could also help with a misdirection of looking in Star Wars group.
I honestly have never once thought raincoat until your post. I never wear a raincoat....do many people wear them? I think its possible but combine that with the wig and I think it's more likely some other garment. That is just my opinionMy first thought upon seeing the video was the killer was wearing a rain jacket and boots to protect clothing from backsplash of blood in close contact.
Perhaps they needed to go directly to work/school, possibly on camera for alibi. Just a thought.
Rain gear can be easily washed or discarded.
Edit to add, The look of the rain gear/boots could also help with a misdirection of looking in Star Wars group.
I must have missed the confirmation of there being two occupants in the truck which was pulled over that day at the approximate time of 7:11 am. IMOIIRC from the police report of the officer who stopped that truck, they did get the driver's licenses of both occupants, the license plate number, VIN number, etc.