I wonder if she had prior incidences of her and someone else? What do Washington State Court records say? Maybe her husband, friends, coworkers, etc know of a riff she may have?
How long after being reported missing was her car found? If she is known to park in that area, how come it wasn't found sooner?
Also, her family not stating anything about the case from the beginning and staying away from the public eye (so as to avoid being questioned) is probably because police knew it was suspicious and expected a possible bad ending. When my coworker died, I was instructed not to talk about her death until the investigation was complete...I feel it may be the same with missing persons cases. Not to mention, they may be expecting the worse or being instructed by an attorney to keep quiet.
I am sure police thought her badge going missing text and then her going missing was too much of a coincidence, atleast I do. I highly doubt something happened to her and that person used her phone (why would the person say they would probably ride home with them? I suppose if adrenaline were rushing they could be just trying to keep that person away, but I don't think they could hurt her and then that would be their main priority during that time frame). Also, this lady strikes me as the type to call about something like that, especially if it was messing up plans for the day in the morning for work.
I am not sure what is more plausible. I guess I am leaning more towards the text being from her, but it seems way too convenient for the entire day. But then again, (not sure if this is correct) the family keeps saying she did not intend on taking the bus, and the news keeps saying she sent a text saying that..so maybe either the news is wrong, or the family is right that SHE never sent that, but someone else did. Also, if a loved one goes missing, police officers can triangulate where you are to the exact house. I have had officers offer to do this, and when I called 911 once and hung up, officers showed up at my door...however, if phone battery is out, or phone is off, they may not be able to do this. It's really odd to me that IF she did indeed send that text, she realized she left her badge at home and that gave her an excuse to not see the friend that was supposed to pick her up. Then in the next like 10 minutes or whatever, something happened to her. However, I do believe that is called a crime of opportunity, but it is odd her phone was shut off *right* after. Also, I believe I saw on the missing fb page or in a press release news thing she takes the bus home from work (then drives home) and carpools with a friend there? And did the police say whether her phone was shut off *right* after, or at 7:30?
Also, stranger violence is pretty rare compared to a certain other type of violence, like violence committed by someone you know..js
The press conference said they don't believe the public's safety is at risk...which leads me to believe it was someone close to her. Then, they changed their tune, which is confusing. Maybe it's a liability thing, as the person who killed her could be going off or someone could get jumped by a stranger then sue the police for not warning them?
Also, the fact that police didn't originally state to the public where she was last seen, and when....if someone is seen in public, usually they put that out in the missing persons reports, ask neighbors to review videos, and ask anyone to tip them...so leads me to believe they felt she went missing somewhere that wasn't in public at first..but then they said they smelled her scent outside of her car....so maybe they felt she was last seen alive not at the center, but her body was there? They are just now literally just asking if people saw something suspicious, not if they saw her. Maybe they need to build their case more up against the person that did this?
Also, as for them saying there was a book found in the car, then he couldn't comment. Maybe he got reprimanded for divulging what could be seen as evidence, or maybe they were not done processing the car and found more...
I agree I find it odd family doesn't believe she didn't say or mean she would be taking the bus..how do they know? Does that mean other times she has missed her carpool she decided to drive? Thank you for poster who posted all the varying media articles, it's interesting to see how wildly they are different.
Terrace Creek Park is right next to her house, contains Lyons Creek...and she was found in Lyon's Creek about a mile south on Cedar Way. I originally believed this is where her body was either deposited, or the murder occurred, until I saw from media video and poster comments that the Creek goes east to west, not west to east. Of course, water can change directions, but the water at the culvert goes east to west....does anyone know which part of the culvert she was found in, on the east or west side? Plus, betting on the water changing directions is kind of a stretch.
I think someone would think water would be a better option because they believe it would aid in decomposition and getting rid of DNA quicker and may be less likely to see and find a body than out in the open somewhere, as there are a lot of hikers around. I do not believe she was hurt at or near her home, because then how did her car get there? Someone drove it, then how did they get home, taxi? That's a bit too suspicious for someone to do. I suppose they could have taken the bus, and how convenient is it that it is right there. Bus depots in the area tend to be dangerous, too.
What murderers do you know of who have done that, though? Maybe she got in someone else's car willingly, or unwillingly, and she was brought to the park where it happened, or elsewhere. I suppose she could have been hurt in her car during an argument, and think the blood in the car shows this.
I believe most cases where women go missing are done by a lover of some kind, or someone they knew. (not saying it's the husband.) However, the fact that police are protecting certain parts of the investigation like when she was last seen by someone, etc. is intriguing....
The road where she was found isn't as busy as a four lane main road with multiple lights, but during rush hour there are people who go through often. Many people take this road as part of their commute. I saw an example video of when there were cones telling people where to go. There was maybe a car going through every minute or two. Just so people know. It did appear the culvert area had a drive off area where a car could be hidden from site...which makes me think it wasn't random and was planned.
For people not thinking robbery because it was in a busy area or during somewhat daylight, remember criminals are usually illogical and desperate..I mean no logical person wants to go rob someone because they have a conscience, know of the consequences, etc. But people who are really needing a drug fix are often willing to commit crime to get their fix, and don't often think details through.
Cheryl is first of all a woman, which makes her more of a target. She is an older woman at that, and looks nice, looks like she wouldnt give up a fight. So if someone did target her instead of choosing her at random, that is likely why. I bet she put up a struggle.
Someone mentioned a cabin, what about a cabin?
Also for everyone mentioning self inflicted, i really think that could mean perhaps the abductor or whoever did not mean to cut her fingers, and she cut herself by trying to defend herself.
I do believe she was hurt in her car, but not sure where her car was when this happened. I do believe the text was too convenient....I also hope they dont slam this case closed as a suicide. Cops around here tend to do that, they have done that type of thing with a couple friends of mine. My hometown is Everett, wa..
to another poster, i think i remember the cuts being on two fingers, not on her hands..so not sure how her fingernails digging into her fingers could be possible unless shes holding hands with herself.
as far as determining cause of death, murder and suicide are not always obvious. they want to know what she died from; whether it be drugs, strangulation, drowning, smothering, etc. i really doubt this was suicide, not really common for a woman to take their life at a culvert on the side of a road.
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