Recent content by Denny Griffin

A witness has been found that has shed some light on Patrick's case and helped to fill in some of the blanks. However, it would not be wise to reveal the details now and possibly compromise the investigation. Hopefully by the end of this year the Rust family will have some resolution.

An article about Patrick's case appeared in the WDT on July 2. It can be read at http://www.watertowndailytimes.com/article/20110702/NEWS03/307029959

We are making progress in our effort to get answers about what happened to Patrick Rust. In the process we are obtaining information that will set the record straight in regard to some of the rumors that have been circulating about Patrick and other misinformation that is out there. And that...

He gave CID a sworn written statement. But there is no record of a polygraph.

I regret that I've been remiss in responding to the questions/issues raised here over the past couple of days. Regarding money being a possible motive for Patrick's death. That theory isn't based on robbery. It came about as the result of speculation that there may have been a profitable...

I'll ask Judy about the NOK issue when I speak with her on Thursday. We will introduce this case on our Crime Wire show next Tuesday, July 6. We're on from 9 to 10 pm Eastern. The Rust case will be a 20 minute segment, but I won't know the order of the show until Monday. Patrick's mother will be...

What great posts and questions! Kat and I have been going back and forth discussing whether the Ssgt had the authority to inventory and remove Patrick's personal effects from the apartment - see my post from yesterday at 8:57 pm. When I was researching the regulation Kat referred to I...

Kat has raised the issue about the Ssgt's authority to inventory and remove Patrick's personal effects from the off-base apartment. I contended that under 638-2 he didn't have that authority. Kat felt that section may not apply in this case because Patrick was an AWOL as opposed to "missing."...

Let me begin by thanking all of you for your input. You make some great points and raise many valid questions. Trident - Please provide my email address to anyone you think may be able to help. I'm picking up information that might lead to a motive, but I'm not totally comfortable with the...

Trident, When you talk with your daughter I wonder if she'd be willing to speak with me? She might be able to help me with some background information. You or your daughter can contact me at [email protected]. Thanks.

There are certainly many questions that need answers. To the best of my knowledge the roomies cell phone records and computer were not checked. When he gave a sworn written statement to military investigators five days after Patrick's disappearance, he was asked if he were Patrick where would he...

This case was referred to Crime Wire. It will be profiled on the CW show on Bllog Talk Radio on June 22. Your comments or input are appreciated. Denny Griffin for Crime Wire On October 24, 2006 at 12:30pm, Daniel Zank’s body was found on the kitchen floor of his Coon Rapids, Minn. residence...

Thanks for your comments. The roommate and the Ssgt that joined him to clear Patrick's personal effects are persons who should have been questioned further and probably polygraphed. In his written statement the Ssgt said he was ordered to clear the apartment. But he didn't say by whom and the...

This case has been referred to Crime Wire for assistance. We welcome your input. Denny Griffin for Crime Wire. Army Sgt. Patrick Rust was assigned to the 10th Mountain Division headquartered at Fort Drum in Watertown, New York. In January 2007 he returned from deployment to Afghanistan...