I decided to go do a little field trip yesterday, went to Super Wash on 5th & Wenatchee Ave. Washes have gone up recently they range from $5-8, I selected the $8 wash and it took only 4 minutes from start to finish. I observed that I was in plain view of the Banner Bank where I suspect they have surveillance cameras BUT when I went to the other Super Wash location on Wenatchee Ave near Dusty's Burgers they have a car dealership behind them and face a brick wall - don't think it looked like any cameras at that location.
So no one could see in then, right? When I look at the photos of Superwash near Dusty's (which is the one H20skiier says is the one) it looks like you cannot see people in the car as they go through.
If MC was asking for assistance with coins, she was most likely using the vacuum system vs. the car wash which takes bills or debit cards. MC rarely had spare cash, unless she had her lunch money. She did not regularly use her debit card. I have to agree with JV, car washing was not a priority for her.
I don't think MC's car went through the car wash that day for the following reasons:
a) The car is filthy dirty; during the winter months when it can go for long periods without washing it and traveling back & forth to Orondo on a daily basis; That has been discussed and most seem to believe she probably did go through the wash, but then the perp drove it up into dirt.
b) MC didn't much care about washing the car, but when she did it was usually at Jet Pro Car Wash on Wenatchee Ave across from Les Schwab. RC took MC there to practice when she was learning to drive about 12-18 months ago; My theory is that her visit to the carwash has nothing to do with cleaning the car----the perp pushed for the carwash to take control and she went along with it OR there was a drug deal in there.
c) The windshield was already cracked and the wiper was in disrepair, but not a problem - windshields get replaced in Spring in NCW and when budget allows; not clear what this has to do with the carwash?
d) If MC needed to vacuum her car out, she would do that at home in Orondo; does not disprove she went to the carwash
e) It would be very difficult to attack someone in the car wash and trade seats with them in 4 minutes in virtually plain sight; I don't think it was in plain sight based on your description and a photo provided by Superwash, and 4 minutes is plenty of time if it is premeditated
f) MC was extremely timid with those she does not know well; it appeared like a bit of arrogance when it was really shyness. I can't imagine her letting a stranger in her car under any circumstances; good point, but who says it was a stranger?
g) There are SEVERAL cars like MC's in this community; I noticed before & after this tragedy. You only have to drive a short distance to see a car just like hers. The carwash attendant remembered MC not her car.
I think someone might be confused about what they saw that day? Some of this is SPECULATION; some first hand knowledge. IMHO it just doesn't fit. :twocents: