So, a random thought just occurred to me when I read this. I've seen speculation that it was a teenage boy who killed her (not sure why people have thought that, but it's just as likely as anything at this point). Teens are growing fast...so maybe the wide range on the height is to allow for growth?
That sounds crazy now that I typed it out lol. But my daughter is 11 and she grew 1 1/2" in 8 weeks earlier this year! (My grocery bills have been $300/week recently, with her and 2 teens in the house!!)
So maybe they have a teen suspect in mind, and know his approximate height but anticipate growth so they gave us a wide range??
I won't be offended if this is just dumb 1:35 am thoughts lol.
Well, from what I have seen from the video and what took place at that church MPD should be looking for someone that is intelligent, confident, disciplined, cool under pressure.
This person will be someone that is never late for anything. If they deal with appointments or meetings they never schedule too tight unless the venue for those is their location. They would be the type of person that is punctual for invited events and leaves just a bit early. Never overstays their welcome. At the same time, depending on the closeness of the relationship to the person, offer to come early or stay later to help with the set up or clean up. You would almost never see this person in a frazzle because there is too much to get done or too many places to go in too little time.
Someone that when they make a commitment they stick with it. No excuses. They define goals. Research and plan, as best they can, the steps and milestones to that goal. Then get to work gathering the tools they need and go about executing the plan. They don't fear failure. But they don't gamble either, unless they have to - least risk is first choice. They understand risks, calculate them, and move forward or stop based on that. They understand how much of each step of a plan is controlled by them and how much is controlled by others.
They never start something and never finish. You won't find some pile of wood and some boards put together in the yard, that someday, maybe, might once become, a picnic table in their backyard. They understand their limits. Recognize when to bring in people to do tasks rather than attempt it themselves.
But this doesn't mean that they would freeze, like a robot when something planned goes awry. They are cool under pressure, and aren't rattled, but they do react. They would act to re-establish control if possible or stop (or get out) if they believed they could not. They have experience in such situations. They certainly have trained for them.
Control is their dominant (or most valued) asset (possession). They aren't a control-freak. They don't lash out or go all passive-agressive if they don't get their way. But they are organized. Their home is order. Their financials are in order. They don't go out to control others. Their other assets - intelligence, discipline, cool under pressure - are subordinate tools leveraged to support and maintain control.
They are familiar with tools. They have either used these specific tools before or they have used tools, and used them properly throughout their life. They may have experience with remodeling, or even some construction or demolition work, maybe on their own home or a previous one, family farm, something like a Habitat for Humanity, or perhaps mission work - especially where access to the best tools may not be possible, so able to work with hand tools proficiently.
They aren't squeamish. I haven't gotten into my theory of how Missy was killed and the aftermath but it couldn't be done if they are squeamish. I am unsure whether the person has killed a human before, but they have killed other animals. They hunt. They have experience with seeing the result of their actions. They have experience seeing and dealing with unpleasant scenes. Perhaps in the military. Perhaps as an EMT, LE, or ER/Trauma environments where such sights make or break you. Cool under pressure and discipline helps here.
As a hunter or even military experience they are well aware of the best chance to getting your quarry is to know or control where they will be. Where the best opportunity and outcome is possible. They will want to know as much about that place and know the ways in and out as best they can. While their quarry may know the place better they have the element of surprise. They have the initiative. And much like a hunted animal, the victim is unaware of the box they have been placed in.
There was much said on here about the gear. From it being motorcycle gear and/or various pieces to make it look like tactical gear. I believe it to be actual tactical gear. I don't believe it to be cheap either. As I said earlier, they identify the equipment they need to do something right and get exactly what they need. Same with the breach tools and other tools. This might very well might have cost $1000-$2000 or more. So they have money. They aren't fabulously wealthy but they are nowhere near hurting. They are disciplined savers. Not exactly frugal, but then again they buy what they need and nothing overtly extravagant. They have cash on hand. Probably what would be a large sum to most of us, say $2000 or so (perhaps a little more) in small bills in a safe in their home maybe even some precious metals. They are not preppers, but are prepared as such to not be in a jam if they needed access to cash.
The killing of Missy wasn't done only if it could be done for less than a certain amount of money. The goal was to kill Missy and the money necessary just another tool to achieve the goal.
I believe that it is possible the date Missy was killed was not the original planned date. That it is possible it was moved because the circumstances surrounding the week leading to her killing presented a better opportunity. If I had to suggest a date, perhaps May 6th or May4th or even May 9th based on the phases of the moon. I believe that the person(s) arrived and left the church location on foot. You can't predict the weather that far in advance but you wouldn't want clear skies and a bright moon.
So, this is some of what I think about in terms of the kind of person could commit this crime the way they did. Hopefully, MPD has considered all of these.
The secondary hallways are stained concrete (which fits with what previous locals have maintained about the construction of Creekside being pretty spartan - in keeping with church values). That meant the grid may not be based on a standard size floor tile, after all. Additionally, if the measurements attained are accurate, the aspect ratio of the wide angle lens footage is different than previously thought. More on that later, but here's an image of what I mean:
