Recent content by skywalker

I believe the annual Dundee Days celebration typically takes place in August or September. It's a relatively small neighborhood affair that includes a pancake breakfast, a small parade (which includes boy scout troops, the flower basket watering trucks, a marching band or two, local politicians...

Today Thomas would have turned 16. I think about how sweet summertime is for a 16 year old boy in Omaha - hanging out with friends, playing basketball at the schoolyard, walking up to eCreamery for some ice cream, swimming at the pool, and getting your driver's license! Experiencing the...

I can no longer pull up the articles on omaha.com. Do I recall correctly that there was a substantial sum of money in Shirlee's purse attributed to rents that she had collected? Has there been any information whether or not she actually owned any rental properties, and if so, anything...

15 years ago today that magical boy was born. He is not forgotten.

Your words really touched me. It helps to know that there are so many people who have not forgotten!

I believe the original reward money ($20,000 or $25,000) was from an anonymous donor or donors. The Hunter's are reported to be very quiet, private people and it's unlikely that they would have announced putting up reward money. All indications are that they find it most healing to focus...

Waltzing Matilda is correct. We don't know anything about Thomas' online gaming activities - what or when they took place. We don't know what game was placed on "pause" that day. It could have been anything. While some assume it was a violent, on-line, role-playing game, it's just as...

I agree. It was reported that nothing was taken. However, many details known only to the police have not been disclosed. There haven't been any reports (that I'm aware of) that any of Shirlee's other clients were victims of subsequent home invasions, or other crimes that could be tied to...

Thank you for continuing to fight the good fight. Shaking the tree, ruffling feathers, rattling the cage.... you're letting OPD know that the community watches and waits for answers. Bravo!

I know just what you mean! It's startling! They are turning into young men right before our eyes. How would Thomas have grown, changed? What would he be doing with his intellectual gifts? We'll never know. It makes me very sad.

"Back to school" is in the air.... Thomas would have started high school - 9th Grade - this year.

If there is disparity, I'd attribute it to the fact that Thomas was a child. But you are right to point out that two innocents were equally viciously murdered. I agree that the Hunters may be more in the public eye, but I'm guessing that they are struggling with their grief - I know I...

I have a belief that the perpetrator is from outside of the metro area, probably from out of state. AMW coverage could generate leads from people who know this murderer!

I was sorry the newspaper article didn't go into greater detail about the scholarships - endowed scholarships, I believe, which means they are given annually - to students at Creighton as well as to students who attend King Science, where Thomas attended. A retired law enforcement friend of...

I yield to your personal knowledge and familiarity with Dr. Hunter. I did not mean to offend. My apologies.