TX - Terri 'Missy' Bevers,45, murdered in church/person in SWAT gear,18 Apr 2016 #23

[SteveS]

Regarding the role of the grand jury in Texas, one point worth mentioning:

There will not be a GJ looking at anything here, until someone is arrested. While a GJ can issue an indictment without a prior arrest, it's highly unusual, and is typically done when there is some need for secrecy in the disclosure of the crime itself and fact that LE knows about it. Obviously that's not the case here as the fact of the crime is front page news. The next thing in this case will be an arrest.

 

[abstr]

Please don't insult mouth breathers. We can be very bright -- bright and congested.

LOL, this spring has turned me into a mouth breather! The pollen is killing me.

 

[Batbrat]

Bat remember when someone pointed to the perp walking around the corner out of the camera view and they thought the perp's hair might be visable. It was the perp's left shoulder and appears to be wavy dark hair fairly long hanging down in the back ?

If you could do that part of the video and tell us if that is just a shadow or really is hair. If it is then I think for sure 100 % it is a chick..


it is at the 1:11 point in this MPD video :[video=youtube;ePS8TJ6UAqY]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ePS8TJ6UAqY[/video]

Thanks !

Well I've watched the video probably a couple hundred times by now, and I just played that particular part about 20 times, frame by frame. I see no hair protruding from the helmet at all at any point. While it can be useful to isolate a single frame for analysis, you have to take the frames immediately adjacent to the isolated frame into context. For instance, if you notice the subject carrying what looks like a red purse in one frame, but the frames immediately before and after clearly show no red purse, it's reasonable to assume what appeared to be a red purse was the result of compression artifact. Unfortunately, there are a whole lot of compression artifacts (false data) in this video.

 

[SteveS]

So there really are no rooms on the outside of the back hallway, the one behind the auditorium? Because it appears from the aerial view that there are rooms around the outside of all four sides, but since you say you have insider knowledge, that must be wrong.

Yes there are rooms on the back hallway, just like in every other hallway. The general layout of the building has various smaller meeting rooms forming the outside perimeter, encircling a hallway, which then encircles the inner sanctuary.

 

[abstr]

In review of the entry tile floor and hallway spaces, I suspect the tiles are 36" x 36" and the hallway is 5' wide, imo. Look at the step and length of step, that's a big gait/step for a lady, imo. I'm leaning back to a man. I don't see big feet in this particular scene tho.

I don't know what my length of step is but i do know I am a faster walker then my DH who is 8" taller than I am. I have to remind myself to slow down, but longer strides do seem to lean to men MOO

 

[1&2&3]

From the interview, with BB saying that he could forgive the person if they turned themself in:

To me, this person has to be a very personal close friend or extended family. Why does it matter so much to BB to go on television to say this? Because he has no other way to communicate with this person knowing his every move is watched and all phones are tapped. The SP naturally is not going to blow his/her cover by contacting him.

I do not think the Austin trip was the event that triggered this murder.

Purchasing all the pieces to this outfit, making all the plans so superbly, took time. I still think there is a tie-in to BB being out of town that night. Not accusing BB, however, the SP knew this in advance! There are many ways s/he may of known other than FB.
The SP also knew that Missy went into the church building to open it up. The rain just happened to occur on the pre-selected night.

 

[cujenn81]

I'm not sure if it's been discussed already, but is there anyone reading these that can speak about the authenticity of the "SWAT" gear the suspect is wearing?

It looks real, to me (real, meaning not purchased at a costume store).. I've been searching for unsolved thefts of police gear in Texas, and have found a few hits, this one being notable:

http://dfw.cbslocal.com/2015/08/25/...tolen-from-southlake-police-officers-vehicle/

I realize some realistic (and possibly very real) gear of the type seen in the video can be purchased online, but I don't think there is a myriad of sites out there offering that level of quality.

Just Cheetos for thought.

The perp's outfit doesn't even remotely look like an official SWAT uniform to me. IMO, the costume looks like this:

- black puffer vest/coat with a fake police badge stuck on the back
- black bulky tool vest with a smaller fake police badge strapped to his/her front side
- sloppily fit white t-shirt underneath the tool vest
- dark cargo pants shoved inside an average pair of steel toe work boots
- black balaclava (ski mask without nose/mouth cut outs)
- black motorcycle gloves
- black motorcycle helmet

Total cost: approximately $150-$200 bucks. All of it can easily be purchased on Amazon.com and can arrive on your doorstep in 2 business days or less.

 

[cady]

I think that the perp wore all that gear because they expected there to be cameras which wouldn't be reviewed until after the murder. It also may have been part of their plan to get there early and stage the burglary-vandalism so that when Missy entered they could accuse her or alarm her that they were investigating the crime and get her compliance before they bashed her head in. The thing that puzzles me, is how they concealed their vehicle, not knowing that the exterior cameras were not working. They had to assume that they WERE working. So how the H did they pull that off? Just luck? Very risky. But very lucky. JMO

 

[Aware]

I don't know what my length of step is but i do know I am a faster walker then my DH who is 8" taller than I am. I have to remind myself to slow down, but longer strides do seem to lean to men MOO

Great point here, I tend to walk quicker and steps are further apart than hubs when we walk together for exercise. He doesn't do much stretching exercises so I totally think my hubs gate is smaller in span because I'm more nimble. With that being the case, if it's a man and he's walking more quickly in the video then he must be nimble, a workout person. So confused about SP gender, ugh.

 

[Seriously?]

I would feel a whole lot better about an article where a MIL admitted both her adult child and the victim strayed from the marriage...or didn't bring it up, or respond to a question about it, at all.

I still wonder why no one in MBs family has consented to an interview. I admire them for it though.

Furthermore, it's a rare parent who doesn't think his or her child is innocent.

Yeah MB received forgiveness for her straying but there are two sides to every story and MB is not here to tell her side.

Couldn't agree with you more. I think this article is in poor taste and insensitive. In addition, hope folks realize that when this magazine hits the check out lines in stores every where, it will be sold out in Midlothian and surrounding towns. Y'all will need to drive to San Angelo or Lubbock to get a copy (LOL) ! Furthermore, lots of parents and their children will be reading about this and have their handy copy laying around............of course, it's on the internet, as well, for all adults, teens and children to read. Chatter about this tragedy will increase, most likely.
I'll just revert to only reading now. This must be how my dog feels when we're walking, and I correct her to keep her from barking so much!!!!! Communication limited and censored!!!! Can't post..........
I offer my sincere condolences to the Strickland family, who have suffered inconceivable losses in the recent past.

 

[No it's not]

I think that the perp wore all that gear because they expected there to be cameras which wouldn't be reviewed until after the murder. It also may have been part of their plan to get there early and stage the burglary-vandalism so that when Missy entered they could accuse her or alarm her that they were investigating the crime and get her compliance before they bashed her head in. The thing that puzzles me, is how they concealed their vehicle, not knowing that the exterior cameras were not working. They had to assume that they WERE working. So how the H did they pull that off? Just luck? Very risky. But very lucky. JMO

If the perp had previous knowledge about the inside cams, why is he making such a half hearted effort playing what? He is very adamant about looking as authentic as possible in his gear, and then we see the knock knock pry attempt on that door, as if he wants to avoid making noise. And yet - he is wearing a balaclava and headgear impairing his hearing?

-Nin

 

[Dushi]

If the perp had previous knowledge about the inside cams, why is he making such a half hearted effort playing what? He is very adamant about looking as authentic as possible in his gear, and then we see the knock knock pry attempt on that door, as if he wants to avoid making noise. And yet - he is wearing a balaclava and headgear impairing his hearing?

-Nin

He /she broke glass, so I am not sure that noise was a concern, IMO

 

[Dushi]

My personal opinion on the swat clothing (for what it is worth)is it was worn to disguise the perp.
he/she was aware of the cameras and needed a way to be unidentifiable.
So far.. it has worked

 

[No it's not]

He /she broke glass, so I am not sure that noise was a concern, IMO

Exactly. How can a burglar not be concerned with noise.. So, why that knock knock then? Because it's an individual , who may not know how to pry open a door! This individual wants to look tough and is acting whimsical. If they knew about the cameras, that would either be part of the plan ( which plan?) or it would be due to not being aware of the inside cameras - yet. See what I'm saying?

-Nin

 

[Bcoin]

I'm wagering LE isn't scouring the lists of Altima owners because finding the owner of this one isn't important enough to devote that many man hours to it. By their own words, this is a loose end but not one they see as very important. And there would be literally 1000s of 2010-12 Altimas in the greater Midlothian-DFW area, maybe in the range of 15000-20000 or more.

There are some interesting pictures online of the B kids with a light colored ultima parked in the rear, but you can't see the back end because it's backed into the carport. Turns up several times. Just no sure who's house it is at.

 

[cady]

If the perp had previous knowledge about the inside cams, why is he making such a half hearted effort playing what? He is very adamant about looking as authentic as possible in his gear, and then we see the knock knock pry attempt on that door, as if he wants to avoid making noise. And yet - he is wearing a balaclava and headgear impairing his hearing?

-Nin

Intent was to do some obvious damage, so it looks like vandalism to Missy, kill Missy and get out of Dodge???? Just my thoughts

 

[mcmlxxix]

The perp's outfit doesn't even remotely look like an official SWAT uniform to me. IMO, the costume looks looks like this:

- black puffer vest/coat with a fake police badge stuck on the back
- black bulky tool vest with a smaller fake police badge strapped to his/her front side

I'm glad you've posted some input here so we can discuss this... I'm seeing something more like this... if not exactly this:

- sloppily fit white t-shirt underneath the tool vest
- dark cargo pants shoved inside an average pair of steel toe work boots
- black balaclava (ski mask without nose/mouth cut outs)
- black motorcycle gloves
- black motorcycle helmet

The boots look to me like regular lace-up combat boots.. they are shiny, flat, and don't resemble the more modern "tactical boots" that look like a combination of sneakers and combat boots..
As for the helmet, most motorcycle helmets are rounded.. I'm seeing something more like this:



Both the vest and helmet, which look very much real to me, can obviously be purchased online, and would be way more convincing in person than a motorcycle helmet and a down puffy vest with "police" glued to the back.
The reason I mentioned Dallas SWAT is that I think this person chose the look of this outfit based on what they think a police officer in swat gear should look like, which would make them somewhat local to the area.

If this person drove to the church and parked out of sight, they did so either wearing all of this crap (verrrrrry risky) or they at the very least had it in their vehicle. I highly doubt they would have been willing to travel any significant distance in possession of all of that (on the way there, and ESPECIALLY when fleeing the scene), so they probably live very close by.

note: it's all IMO.. all of it.. every last drop

**EDIT: attached picture of helmet from last video clip of suspect

 

[SteveS]

It should be noted that as you get off the highway onto the drive, the driveway kinda makes a jog, and in that curve right in front of you is a fairly big sign (maybe 24 inches tall and 18 inches wide, atop a pole) with bright red letters that says

NOTICE
(outline drawing of a video cam)
THIS PROPERTY
IS PROTECTED
BY VIDEO
SURVEILLANCE

 

[Bootsctr]

I think that the perp wore all that gear because they expected there to be cameras which wouldn't be reviewed until after the murder. It also may have been part of their plan to get there early and stage the burglary-vandalism so that when Missy entered they could accuse her or alarm her that they were investigating the crime and get her compliance before they bashed her head in. The thing that puzzles me, is how they concealed their vehicle, not knowing that the exterior cameras were not working. They had to assume that they WERE working. So how the H did they pull that off? Just luck? Very risky. But very lucky. JMO

I'm beginning to think it was dumb luck.

 

[Dushi]

When LE arrived on scene and started to investigate, their first thoughts were that this was a burglary and was disrupted by Missy
Maybe that was the intent of the perp, send LE down the wrong track, even if temporary
It buys time to destroy things, or maybe even get away

All JMHO