Recent content by bearfossils

In a sea of repugnant individuals that haven’t come close to earning the moniker of “the justice system”, it’s nice to see this victim’s attorney fight back and not give up trying to deliver to their client what she, and the other victims, absolutely deserve: actual justice. Here’s to hoping...

Along with mental illness. Neither are an excuse, and neither justify that kind of extreme violence, but one can sympathize and empathize with someone while also condemning their actions. The ability to do so is what separates us from a lot of the violent, abusive, hateful people we read about...

From what I could glean, it seems like NR has suffered from some form of mental illness since he was young. Certain disorders can trigger substance abuse, frequently as a poor and/or desperate means of trying to deal with psychological issues. Speculation on my part, but I think this is a big...

It sounds like NR has a long-standing history of mental illness that has been exasperated by addiction. The two can go hand-in-hand with one another: a mental disorder can spur on addiction issues, and drug and alcohol use can in turn trigger symptoms. Sadly, it seems as though NR has been in an...

Insanity as a defense is an incredibly high bar to reach. I believe it’s something like less than 1% of individuals are successful with it as a defense. Considering he was seen arguing loudly with his parents before the murder, then retreated to a posh hotel afterward, I doubt one would be able...

Agreed. The fact that there have been no updates about this supposed “sighting” just seals the deal that it wasn’t credible. To be honest, I find it bizarre that anyone would photograph a complete stranger because they “looked similar”, then post that photo and their assumption that it’s...

There have actually been hundreds of no body murder cases, and while difficult, they actually have a very high success rate. According to this site which tracks them: Through September 2, 2024 there have been 604 “no body” trials in the United States, 87% of which have ended in a conviction...

FINALLY. I was hoping that he would be charged before being released, and the state came through. There seems to be more than enough circumstantial evidence to charge him with homicide, and for a jury to find him guilty. Unfortunately, I doubt John will ever reveal what he did to the bodies of...

And people wonder why girls and women are frequently reluctant, or outright refuse, to go the police after being raped or sexually assaulted. Nearly strangled to death and tortured, and all your attacker gets is community service? Absolutely inexcusable. I don’t know how anyone involved in...

I always get a pit in my stomach when I see a pregnant woman is missing. The number one cause of death for pregnant women in the United States is homicide. It’s too early to really know what happened, but I hope Becca is safe somewhere and will be found soon.

This is MOO, but Wendi strikes me as the kind of person who can manipulate others and further her own desires without getting her hands dirty, so to speak. She’s also highly educated and well–versed in legalese; I wouldn’t be surprised if she planted seeds with family members like her mother who...

Seriously. Can we please stop judging women based on appearance or how they’re dressed? Like you said: there are plenty of conservatively dressed women who commit horrific crimes against their own children. Her leggings are meaningless; her actions speak volumes.

Bumping for Crystal. I know that some people here speculated her brothers might have been involved, but I highly doubt it. Eye witness testimony, and memory itself, are incredibly fallible: I wouldn’t be surprised if the truth of what happened that day was some combination of the different...

This entire post seems incredibly judgmental and cynical toward the living victim. You have no idea how you would have reacted in that moment, how you would recover, how you’d feel about speaking out, etc., unless you experienced an incredibly traumatic event like the Lane Bryant shooting. None...

It’s both frightening and deeply depressing to wonder how many like him there have been, and may still be out there, harming and killing with impunity. Even worse, how many unknown women and possible children are hidden in clandestine graves, no one but their killer even aware they exist, let...