Missy’s manner of death was by handgun.
While local LE has never answered this question for the public, this is revealed in data searchable at
www.murderdata.org, the website of the Murder Accountability Project. It does not give info by name, but it is easily discerned by search limiters, because of the location and low number of homicides that happen in Ellis County. Where does their data come from? They are provided by uniform crime reports, also known as UCR reports, which local police departments submit to the government monthly and which are available to any researcher or media as a matter of law. We can also go directly to their UCR source, which gives us the same info and answer.
Thank you.
I have read a gun was found at the scene, but couldn't understand if it was used or just left there...
I also have read that she was hit by a heavy object (unknown) but probably the large hammer suspect was carrying...
I also have read a knife was used...
Is it possible all three methods were used? All three weapons?
I think so, as a part of the general intention to cause confusion, just as the suspects costume does - shoes(?) or shoe covers, and all else, including odd rambling behavior prior to the murder.
If so, I suspect the hammer was used initially, and then the other two.
I suspect the plastic bin carried by Suspect (not clear on the size) held perhaps a small knife and gun, ammunition, (all packaged to be hidden) and also was used after the murder to carry away the bullet casings, whether one or more.
I imagine the murderer had a plan to separate himself from the murder weapons evidence, gun, knife, bullets as quickly as possible if he was to encounter someone in the building.
If he had no weapons on or in his possession, he could have claimed he was a simple burglar.
Same with a successful escape of the church building.
He would seem to be person dressed in a crazy burglar costume - or he shed the costume quickly too.
No costume, no weapons, just a person wandering around suspiciously.
So I hope the police did search the area thoroughly for cast off items.
The suspect, man or woman, did all the necessary research, planning, shopping and practice. No doubt had a well thought out escape plan from the church and the general area.
All of this line of thinking makes me believe there was a second person involved. Even if it was a minor role in discarding /hiding the weapons and costume.
If this has been fully discussed in the past, my apologies.
