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VA VA - Scott Ratigan, 24, found murdered in apartment, Arlington, 17 Jan 2020

I continue to think that the person that murdered Scott will leave a souvenir - (something collected from the scene); out where a person spots it. Five and a half years is a long time for parents to go without knowing why their son was killed. The theory at one time was a paid killer. IMO it...
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- Post #588
- Jul 8, 2025
- Forum: Cold Cases
VA VA - Scott Ratigan, 24, found murdered in apartment, Arlington, 17 Jan 2020

I am not aware if any evidence from the crime scene has been describe. IMO, the detectives should continue to look at physical evidence of DNA…on clothing, walls from blood splatter(if any)…. The murderer, IMO, could not have left the crime scene completely clean.
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- Post #571
- Jan 22, 2025
- Forum: Cold Cases
VA VA - Scott Ratigan, 24, found murdered in apartment, Arlington, 17 Jan 2020

The photo below-sent by NYPD, definitely reminds me of the cctv photos posted of the POI in Ratigan’s case. If this post isn’t allowed, it can be removed.
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- Post #556
- Dec 4, 2024
- Forum: Cold Cases
VA VA - Scott Ratigan, 24, found murdered in apartment, Arlington, 17 Jan 2020

Screen shot taken From Betty P’s link pertaining to the assassin that killed the United Health Care CEO. For individuals that train at Quantico in Forensic Science , I wonder if they know what type of clothing killers tend to purchase. The hoodie with an actual hood over top. Waterproof pants...
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- Post #554
- Dec 4, 2024
- Forum: Cold Cases
VA VA - Scott Ratigan, 24, found murdered in apartment, Arlington, 17 Jan 2020

There hasn’t been any updates.
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- Post #545
- Nov 2, 2024
- Forum: Cold Cases
VA VA - Scott Ratigan, 24, found murdered in apartment, Arlington, 17 Jan 2020

Aaron’s study of the shadows in the CCTV. I recall reading over Aaron’s observations of the shadows on the street associated with time of day. If the POI left at 12:20, Scott would have been deceased for a few hrs before discovered. His body would have been cold to the touch. Did the...
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- Post #544
- Nov 2, 2024
- Forum: Cold Cases
VA VA - Scott Ratigan, 24, found murdered in apartment, Arlington, 17 Jan 2020

Someone had suggested that the apartments at AVA would have been mostly vacant on 17 January. In the DC and Arlington area, many people can work from home on Fridays. The 17th of Jan. In 2020 was a Friday, leading into the MLK holiday weekend. Professionals tend to take the Friday...
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- Post #543
- Nov 2, 2024
- Forum: Cold Cases
VA VA - Scott Ratigan, 24, found murdered in apartment, Arlington, 17 Jan 2020

I do not understand why LE has not shared more information. IMO, I have wondered if the perp had a taser that Zapped Scott. Toeing in, toed-in, Pigeon toed; could also be a recent leg injury or post surgery. I don’t know how a person can fake that type of gait.
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- Post #488
- Nov 14, 2023
- Forum: Cold Cases
VA VA - Scott Ratigan, 24, found murdered in apartment, Arlington, 17 Jan 2020

I will review the earlier posts to look for information that listed about In the DC area, it is common for employers to allow staff members to telework. IMO (wondering) if SR or his sister left the door unlocked for a friend or relative that was coming into town that day. It was leading into a...
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- Post #485
- Nov 14, 2023
- Forum: Cold Cases
VA VA - Scott Ratigan, 24, found murdered in apartment, Arlington, 17 Jan 2020

SR’s sister was picking a relative or friend up at one of the airports in DC on Friday. For people to know the time schedule that the sister would be away from her apartment on that Friday, may be key to this case. The family put out a large reward that would hopefully bring in leads on the...
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- Post #475
- Nov 12, 2023
- Forum: Cold Cases
VA VA - Scott Ratigan, 24, found murdered in apartment, Arlington, 17 Jan 2020

It’s November. Charles Redding, Do you still believe the case will be solved soon?
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- Post #467
- Nov 9, 2023
- Forum: Cold Cases
VA VA - Scott Ratigan, 24, found murdered in apartment, Arlington, 17 Jan 2020

I continue to believe that someone will find information on the killer; stumble across something that “makes a friend” think /recall odd behavior around the time Scott died. IMO More than likely, the murderer has told someone something. As time passes, I hope that someone brings information...
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- Post #455
- Apr 11, 2023
- Forum: Cold Cases
VA VA - Scott Ratigan, 24, found murdered in apartment, Arlington, 17 Jan 2020

If the detectives do find evidence linking a suspect, what are the next steps? Is a Grand Jury convened to determine if there is enough evidence to arrest a person? I think of Scott’s family often and recognize the pain they have due to losing their son. They bumped the reward for...
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- Post #442
- Nov 27, 2022
- Forum: Cold Cases
VA VA - Scott Ratigan, 24, found murdered in apartment, Arlington, 17 Jan 2020

If a suspect is known but there is not enough evidence to arrest the POI, what do the detectives do? Just wait? Was a weapon or blunt instrument found in the Apartment. Coming up on year 4. Detectives and police, please review the clothing, shoes, bedspread for any DNA that is not Scott’s...
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- Post #440
- Nov 26, 2022
- Forum: Cold Cases
VA VA - Scott Ratigan, 24, found murdered in apartment, Arlington, 17 Jan 2020

The hit man was not expected. This was not a hook up on Tinder or some friend from the gym. It happened shortly after 11:00 AM due to CCTV and also the angle of the sun on the buildings. I work on Wilson Ave. and am familiar with the way the sun casts shadows on high rise buildings. Winter...
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- Post #424
- Jul 28, 2022
- Forum: Cold Cases