Found Deceased VA - Morgan Dana Harrington, 20, Charlottesville, 17 Oct 2009 - #15

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Oh no...this was just put up on the Daily Progress...and sounds too familiar...and very, very close:

http://www2.dailyprogress.com/news/2010/oct/16/another-attack-reported-uva-area-ar-567774/

"According to authorities, the woman had called UVa’s SafeRide program for a ride around 3 a.m. Someone grabbed her from behind as she was walking on Barracks Road near Rugby, police said, but she was able to fight him off."

Good summary of all the recent attacks =(
 
Truthful Lies said:
Oh no...this was just put up on the Daily Progress...and sounds too familiar...and very, very close:

http://www2.dailyprogress.com/news/2010/oct/16/another-attack-reported-uva-area-ar-567774/

"According to authorities, the woman had called UVa’s SafeRide program for a ride around 3 a.m. Someone grabbed her from behind as she was walking on Barracks Road near Rugby, police said, but she was able to fight him off."

Good summary of all the recent attacks =(
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Too close for comfort!

I wonder if the victim got a look at this perp and I wonder if he resembles the sketch from the Fairfax assault?
 
http://hamptonroads.com/2010/10/parents-hope-girls-death-can-be-force-good

Parents hope girl's death can be force for good

The Roanoke Times
© October 17, 2010
By Amanda Codispoti

Shattered bones. A hollowed skull.

Morgan Harrington's killer reduced her to this, an image her mother can't shake.

In the year since Harrington, a 20-year-old Virginia Tech junior, disappeared at a Metallica concert at the University of Virginia, parents Gil and Dan Harrington have worked to celebrate their daughter's generous spirit and make sure she is remembered.

"For us, it's kind of trumping evil," Gil Harrington said. Her killer "doesn't win if we can make it into a good thing."

<<<<<<<<<<<<<full article at link>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
 
Thinking about Morgan today. We won't forget you!

Prayers for her family.
 
Does anyone know if the plaque presentation today at 2PM on Copely Road bridge will be live streamed anywhere?
 
waltzingmatilda said:
Dan and Gil Harrington were on the Today show this morning. It was a great interview and tribute to Morgan. I will try and post a link when it is added to the Today site.

wm
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My sincerest apologies for not posting this sooner. (been having computer problems lately)

http://today.msnbc.msn.com/id/35141340/ns/today-today_people/

Thinking of Morgan today and remembering her family that was robbed of having this bright and beautiful young woman in their lives.

Blessings to them for continuing to keep her vivacious spirit alive. Mr. & Mrs Harrington are still so full of grief, yet are so strong in the face of tragedy. This interview made me cry.....

wm
 
There is a murderous animal afoot -- he's still around -- and not just in Charlottesville, but all throughout Virginia and for all we know -- beyond. We know a few years ago he was in Fairfax, VA. Where else has he been? Who else is missing that he might have done away with? Have DNA tests been done on other murdered women to see if he can be connected to their demise? I suspect he is a serial killer. Halloween is coming -- college parties, people outside -- beware, there is a predator in the area, and he's looking for any vulnerable female who most likely will never see him coming
 
ThePhantom said:
You know, I'm going to need to go back and re-read some of the articles, but I *thought* I read that testing from the 2005 assault indicated the perpetrator was of African American descent. Did anyone else see this? Also, was the victim able to guess at his age? He could be too young for the Colonial Hwy/Route 29 -- and yes, I think you're right -- I believe that person was identified as being Caucasian. Just looking for other assaults in the Virginia area (and beyond) for which he could be responsible.

He's a bold fellow-- bold and incredibly savage. I wonder if he's on meth or something else. How does he support himself? Did someone here mention the possibility that he might deal drugs? What was he doing in that area -- close to the UVA environs. His 2005 assault took place less than four miles from George Mason University I believe. Just thoughts...
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I grew up in Fairfax County and went to VA Tech, so this case is especially interesting to me. My heart goes out to Morgan's family. This is just so sad.

ThePhantom... your post really hit on something that I had thought about myself. The proximity of the 2005 attack to George Mason... and Morgan's murder at UVA have me thinking the suspect is somehow tied to UVA and possibly George Mason. Could this man be a student (or grad student) at UVA? Perhaps he transferred from George Mason to UVA... thus the move from a large city to a small college town. From what I recall... Charlottesville is not very large. The University of Virginia is what draws most people there.

Also... has there been any further clarification on the suspect's ethnicity? I know he is described as being black, but that covers a large range of possibilities. I'm sure it's expensive, but I hope LE performs further analysis of his DNA. This creep needs to be apprehended before he hurts another innocent person!
 
fran said:
http://hamptonroads.com/2010/10/parents-hope-girls-death-can-be-force-good

Parents hope girl's death can be force for good

The Roanoke Times
© October 17, 2010
By Amanda Codispoti

Shattered bones. A hollowed skull.

Morgan Harrington's killer reduced her to this, an image her mother can't shake.

In the year since Harrington, a 20-year-old Virginia Tech junior, disappeared at a Metallica concert at the University of Virginia, parents Gil and Dan Harrington have worked to celebrate their daughter's generous spirit and make sure she is remembered.

"For us, it's kind of trumping evil," Gil Harrington said. Her killer "doesn't win if we can make it into a good thing."

<<<<<<<<<<<<<full article at link>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
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Thanx for the link to this article. Very interesting read.
 
ThePhantom said:
To tell you the truth, I was never clear about the exact cause of Morgan's death, based on what the medical examiner released. Question: does the medical examiner have to release cause of death to the public? In certain cases, can this information be withheld, pending the outcome of further investigation? I know many of Morgan's bones were broken -- but nothing (as far as I know) was said as to how this was done -- were these blunt instrument injuries, crush injuries, vehicular related? Someone here once talked about the legal definition of "homocide" -- that this definition did not necessarily mean murder. Then, we heard Morgan's mother say Morgan was murdered. Was she? How do we know? Are we assuming this based upon the circumstances? I have been. I believe it was a brutal, horrible murder. I just don't know precisely how it was done. What do you think?
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She had many broken bones??? WHAT?! do you have a link, or can someone post the link to where that was stated?? TIA
 
Never mind I found a link on it..

her parents, both medical professionals, say signs of violence were obvious on their daughter’s remains, which were released from evidence and returned to them in February.

“He chooses to kill in a savage and brutal way,” says Gil Harrington, an oncology nurse, of her daughter’s killer, “to break her bones before he murdered her.” Dan Harrington, a psychiatrist, confirms that his daughter’s skeleton showed “brutal damage.”

http://www.readthehook.com/blog/ind...gtons-say-morgans-killer-is-violent-sadistic/

Sorry if that has been posted before I just now found out that information...wow..
 
*Jessica* said:
Never mind I found a link on it..

her parents, both medical professionals, say signs of violence were obvious on their daughter’s remains, which were released from evidence and returned to them in February.

“He chooses to kill in a savage and brutal way,” says Gil Harrington, an oncology nurse, of her daughter’s killer, “to break her bones before he murdered her.” Dan Harrington, a psychiatrist, confirms that his daughter’s skeleton showed “brutal damage.”

http://www.readthehook.com/blog/ind...gtons-say-morgans-killer-is-violent-sadistic/

Sorry if that has been posted before I just now found out that information...wow..
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Thank you for posting the article, Jessica. This monster has to be caught soon!
 
Just hoping that maybe the latest string of attacks in Charlottesville will lead to the one(s) who hurt Morgan. My heart goes out to all the young women who have had their sense of security taken away. This latest rash of crime around UVA makes me wonder if there has always been this much, and we just don't hear about it, or if there is one person who is coming out of hiding.
 
hollye said:
Hunt for Morgan Harrington's Killer Continues

http://www.nbcwashington.com/news/l...Killer_Continues_Washington_DC-106828143.html
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In the video, it looks like the assault in Fairfax happened in an area where people would be around. To commit a crime of that nature in an area like that makes it look like the criminal doing these crimes probably has little if any self control. That first crime seems to have had no planning or strategy. It seems like he just flew by the seat of his pants and merely hoped he wouldn't get caught. He's relying on luck, not skill. So just like a fool in a casino, one of two things will ultimately happen:

A) He'll quit.

or

B) He'll keep rolling the dice and get busted.
 

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