GUILTY TX - Megan Getrum, 36, murdered, Plano, 18 April 2017 *Arrest*

[PoirotryInMotion]

After scanning these 11 pages I'm theorizing that she was abducted either at or enroute home from the nature preserve. I believe her phone either went out during the messaging exchange or it was disabled at point of abduction. I don't believe she would start a biking trip after 8:30 pm, and especially don't believe she'd go all the way to Lake Ray Hubbard (a 35 minute drive minimum on high-speed toll roads, far, far longer if mapping out a backroad route) to bike in that questionable area in the dark. I'm very familiar with the Dallas area, and trust me, it's not feasible. Plus, her neighbor noted her lights were still on and blinds up after she was reported missing. I think she left her apartment while still daylight with lights on, blinds up, with the intention of only being out a short while - to hike a bit at the preserve. Her body was found floating in the Lake Ray Hubbard shoreline by a passerby who pulled her to shore; a few articles also say it was 'near the highway.' I'm wondering if she were killed and then her body dumped from a car off the road into the water in the middle of the night. Or, perhaps taken out in a boat and dumped, but the proximity to road and shore make me think the former. Her car wasn't driven out there, nor is there a workable system of public transportation out there to consider for that time of night, so I believe she was driven out there before or after her death. So very sad. I also wonder if her death was perhaps indirectly related to her recent change in job situation...I'd be wondering about the new acquaintances she may have met in recent weeks. (Though that could also just be a coincidence.) The fact that her phone and a water bottle have not been found is also suspicious, and makes me tend to think foul play (starting around time of her nature preserve walk) may be involved. At least one article in these 11 pages indicated it was homicide detectives from DPD working the recovery scene at Lake Ray Hubbard.*****Sorry for the block formatting (it's ignoring my paragraph commands--guessing javascript doesn't like being turned off and on, but it's the only way I can read in here). ***ETA: another curious thing to look into might be the fact that someone who by all accounts was bright and had a promising future was let go (given a "severance package") by the acquiring firm.

 

[Razz]

After scanning these 11 pages I'm theorizing that she was abducted either at or enroute home from the nature preserve. I believe her phone either went out during the messaging exchange or it was disabled at point of abduction. I don't believe she would start a biking trip after 8:30 pm, and especially don't believe she'd go all the way to Lake Ray Hubbard (a 35 minute drive minimum on high-speed toll roads, far, far longer if mapping out a backroad route) to bike in that questionable area in the dark. I'm very familiar with the Dallas area, and trust me, it's not feasible. Plus, her neighbor noted her lights were still on and blinds up after she was reported missing. I think she left her apartment while still daylight with lights on, blinds up, with the intention of only being out a short while - to hike a bit at the preserve. Her body was found floating in the Lake Ray Hubbard shoreline by a passerby who pulled her to shore; a few articles also say it was 'near the highway.' I'm wondering if she were killed and then her body dumped from a car off the road into the water in the middle of the night. Or, perhaps taken out in a boat and dumped, but the proximity to road and shore make me think the former. Her car wasn't driven out there, nor is there a workable system of public transportation out there to consider for that time of night, so I believe she was driven out there before or after her death. So very sad. I also wonder if her death was perhaps indirectly related to her recent change in job situation...I'd be wondering about the new acquaintances she may have met in recent weeks. (Though that could also just be a coincidence.) The fact that her phone and a water bottle have not been found is also suspicious, and makes me tend to think foul play (starting around time of her nature preserve walk) may be involved. At least one article in these 11 pages indicated it was homicide detectives from DPD working the recovery scene at Lake Ray Hubbard.*****Sorry for the block formatting (it's ignoring my paragraph commands--guessing javascript doesn't like being turned off and on, but it's the only way I can read in here). ***ETA: another curious thing to look into might be the fact that someone who by all accounts was bright and had a promising future was let go (given a "severance package") by the acquiring firm.

Good point PoirotryInMotion. That struck me as well. Why give a severance package to someone
the company says is so great.

Also, are there cameras on the toll roads? Seems they'd be able to whittle the time down from when her phone went dark and then guessing how long she was in the water.

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[Gunslinging Granny]

Link isn't working or I mean it isn't going to the article but is this a new story? Like in the last week and could be the same creepy dude? I agree they need to not make themselves a victim and need to carry mace etc

I don't know when that was written. I found it when I googled and thought it was interesting.

 

[Gunslinging Granny]

If anyone attends this event tonight, ask the police officer for info about Megan.
http://www.preserveatarborhills.com/residents.asp

 

[muhgoo]

If anyone attends this event tonight, ask the police officer for info about Megan.
http://www.preserveatarborhills.com/residents.asp

I know that officer, he is their public info guy for Plano PD. He mostly performs at elementary schools about safety. Super nice guy, not sure if he will have an inside scoop. I talked to him about Christina Morris and he didn't have much more info than what the rest of us had. But I guess the apartment complex is trying to make people feel safe, which is a good thing.


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[Gunslinging Granny]

I'm local, I live less than 2 miles from where she lived. I joined here to follow any info because there is nothing in our news. It is extremely sad and scary to me. Maybe since Plano is such a safe place they don't want to draw attention to this? Who knows. I'm in a local Facebook group and someone with friends at the PD said they are investigating and cannot discuss the case but if there was a threat to the community they would have let us know. Her speculation was that it was an isolated event. Anyhow. My heart just breaks for her family. And her. It just doesn't make sense.

This event at Megan's apartment tonight on "how not to be a victim" makes me feel there is a threat.
http://www.preserveatarborhills.com/residents.asp

 

[LaneGirl]

This event at Megan's apartment tonight on "how not to be a victim" makes me feel there is a threat.
http://www.preserveatarborhills.com/residents.asp

True, but it could just be apt managers organizing this for the safety of their tenants.

 

[Mercedes]

If anyone attends this event tonight, ask the police officer for info about Megan.
http://www.preserveatarborhills.com/residents.asp

Event scheduled for Wednesday, April 26. Wonder if the Preserve has offered Personal Safety Seminars before? Any locals, yes, please ask about Megan.
Thx.

 

[Mercedes]

True, but it could just be apt managers organizing this for the safety of their tenants.

Yeah, because they feel there is a threat.

 

[Mercedes]

I know that officer, he is their public info guy for Plano PD. He mostly performs at elementary schools about safety. Super nice guy, but doesn't normally have an inside scoop. I talked to him about Christina Morris and he didn't have much more info than what the rest of us had. But I guess the apartment complex is trying to make people feel safe, which is a good thing. If I can go, I will follow up with officer Bianez.


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I am confused. Is the event tonight or April 26?

 

[muhgoo]

The seminar is tonight! I would highly recommend any locals in the area who are concerned should definitely attend. I can say from experience that he is an awesome public speaker and has some GREAT advice for keeping safe!

 

[Mercedes]

Strange Man Spotted Following Women In Plano Park. [NBC5i.com] Plano police have issued a warning to women who use the city's parks. Police said they received several reports of a strange man following women in the Arbor Hills Nature Preserve. Investigators said the man wears black clothes and shoes and drives an older-model black Ford Escort. Authorities in Plano are encouraging women not to exercise in the parks alone. Police also said women should carry a whistle to attract attention should they run into a problem.
http://zontapikespeak.org/pp_status/status200609/NorthAmerica.htm

$5,000 reward offered

 

[Mercedes]

I am confused. Is the event tonight or April 26?

OMG! :shame: This is Wednesday, April 26. I thought today was Saturday.

 

[LaneGirl]

OMG! :shame: This is Wednesday, April 26. I thought today was Saturday.

Oh yay!!!! Now I have some ammo on you.

 

[CrimeDawg123]

Good point PoirotryInMotion. That struck me as well. Why give a severance package to someone the company says is so great.

Also, are there cameras on the toll roads? Seems they'd be able to whittle the time down from when her phone went dark and then guessing how long she was in the water.

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BBM. Hey I just want to point out that this is par for the course for high-tech acquisitions - it is very common for talented people to get the boot. They are let go because they are deemed redundant when the acquiring company already has the resource, or they intend to use foreign workers, or they are killing off a product, or don't want to pay high salaries of senior engineers, etc.

Getting let go doesn't mean she was not a good worker. After all, she walked into a new job quickly so it seems she was highly skilled and sought after. Doesn't mean it wasn't a stressful time for her, however.

 

[Mercedes]

Oh yay!!!! Now I have some ammo on you.

I just knew that was coming! :crazy:

 

[PoirotryInMotion]

BBM. Hey I just want to point out that this is par for the course for high-tech acquisitions - it is very common for talented people to get the boot. They are let go because they are deemed redundant when the acquiring company already has the resource, or they intend to use foreign workers, or they are killing off a product, or don't want to pay high salaries of senior engineers, etc. Getting let go doesn't mean she was not a good worker. After all, she walked into a new job quickly so it seems she was highly skilled and sought after. Doesn't mean it wasn't a stressful time for her, however.

Agree with this as well and you make a valid point. Just something I'd expect might be on LE's radar to double-check is all.

 

[*JMO*]

Megan's brief obituary: :rose:

http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/name/megan-getrum-obituary?pid=1000000185207288

ETA: I think it was just recently posted so more details about her and a service could possibly be added later. I know she left behind many loving friends and family.

 

[PoirotryInMotion]

Strange Man Spotted Following Women In Plano Park. [NBC5i.com] Plano police have issued a warning to women who use the city's parks. Police said they received several reports of a strange man following women in the Arbor Hills Nature Preserve. Investigators said the man wears black clothes and shoes and drives an older-model black Ford Escort. Authorities in Plano are encouraging women not to exercise in the parks alone. Police also said women should carry a whistle to attract attention should they run into a problem.http://zontapikespeak.org/pp_status/status200609/NorthAmerica.htm

Thanks very much, gunslinginggranny. Just shot a screenshot of this to someone very, very close to me who lives in Plano and who frequently exercises solo in the area parks. She had not heard of any of this and was thankful to know. I wish this was being addressed more in the media (if there is a suspicious person, now).

 

[inmyhumbleopinion]

Thanks very much, gunslinginggranny. Just shot a screenshot of this to someone very, very close to me who lives in Plano and who frequently exercises solo in the area parks. She had not heard of any of this and was thankful to know. I wish this was being addressed more in the media (if there is a suspicious person, now).

I'm sorry ...: I couldn't get the other link to work (it would only take me to http://www.nbcdfw.com/news/).

Were you talking about this one, perhaps? It was posted just three hours ago:
"Reward Offered after Armed Man Robs, Sexually Assaults Woman in Dallas Her Home
Crime Stoppers will pay a reward of up to $5,000 for information leading to an arrest and indictment
...
Police said the armed man entered the woman's residence at The Thread apartments on Maham Road at about 12:15 p.m. Thursday, April 20 and demanded property.
The man then sexually assaulted the woman before leaving her home at about 12:45 p.m., police said.
The victim described her attacker to police as a heavy set Latin man in his early 20s who is about 5 feet 7 inches tall. He had short black hair and spoke Spanish."
http://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/Re...aults-Woman-in-Dallas-Her-Home-420521563.html

This would have been only six days after Megan was last seen alive. Has it been reported what kind of condition Megan's apartment was in? Dallas locals, please be careful!