AZ AZ - Allison Feldman, 31, Scottsdale, 18 Feb 2015 #2

[Luvrosco]

I wonder if the DNA came from under her nails.

 

[OldSteve]

:seeya: Checking in for anything new - nothing :sad:....

Based upon the last info mentioned, that they have the killer's DNA, and yet no one has been named POI, or better arrested; reminds me of cases I've seen in which the killer is someone local, who has taken notice and targets the the victim... Also, some cases where a victim has had recent dealings with the killer who notices she lives alone, and then days (weeks) later decides to visit her at night thinking he can get lucky.

 

[cluciano63]

:seeya: Checking in for anything new - nothing :sad:....

Based upon the last info mentioned, that they have the killer's DNA, and yet no one has been named POI, or better arrested; reminds me of cases I've seen in which the killer is someone local, who has taken notice and targets the the victim... Also, some cases where a victim has had recent dealings with the killer who notices she lives alone, and then days (weeks) later decides to visit her at night thinking he can get lucky.

I would agree, if only LE would clear the BF. Jmo

 

[Luvrosco]

Good point,Steve. Also, they don't have his DNA on file if he had never been arrested before.

 

[nancydrew71]

:seeya: Checking in for anything new - nothing :sad:....

Based upon the last info mentioned, that they have the killer's DNA, and yet no one has been named POI, or better arrested; reminds me of cases I've seen in which the killer is someone local, who has taken notice and targets the the victim... Also, some cases where a victim has had recent dealings with the killer who notices she lives alone, and then days (weeks) later decides to visit her at night thinking he can get lucky.

YES! That is exactly what I was thinking.

 

[bessie]

Ya know...I just had a thought. Tell me what you think of this:

LE has released a statement saying the killer might have had scratches on his hands and arms.

How do they know this? I mean, how do they know the scratches were on his 'hands' and 'arms'. How can they be sure they didn't come from somewhere else on his body?

That thought never occurred to me until just this moment. Does anyone have the answer for this? I don't know a lot about forensics.

:thinking:

They probably don't know for certain, but they DO know that defensive wounds are most often found on an assailant's arms and hands.

ETA: Unless it's possible to detect that from skin cells, or perhaps an arm hair was attached to the skin.

I wonder if the DNA came from under her nails.

I think that's a highly likely possibility, which is why they know the perp was scratched.

 

[Luvrosco]

Thanks, Bessie.

 

[MissD]

She is beautiful in this photo. She looks so unknowing (vulnerable) If I had been her parent, I would have strongly advised her not to buy a home and would have come right now and told her, it is not safe.

She was beautiful, in every way. I've looked at so many photos of her. She was truly a lovely girl, with a beautiful face and countenance. She had a gorgeous complexion. You can tell that even from the photos. And of course that smile. In so many of the pics I have seen she is kissing her BF on the cheek. It was obvious she adored him. I'm just glad she got to do so many fun things, go to Paris, etc., her last year here.

Yes Nancy, my mom was one of those very protective moms who would have kept me home all my life away from all the dangers if she could have. Even after I was married with kids of my own she would beg me to come back home, worried about me constantly. Wanted us all to live in one great big house, me and my brother and her. LOL She offered to buy it. She was so sweet and so protective. I see you as being the same way.

But sooner or later we all must leave the nest........dangers and all.

I love the quote: "I'm not afraid of dying. I'm afraid of not living."

Allison lived her life to the fullest. We will all die some day, in some way.

But I understand how you feel.

 

[MissD]

This is a random thought but how long will the house will sit empty? I'm assuming LE is finished with it. Can you imagine moving into a home where something like this happened? I would think it would be difficult to sell.

Good question Lilac!

The house is just sitting there, no for sale sign, no security sign, no dried flowers on the portch anymore. One of the neighbors, who met the family while they were here, set up a go fund me account to help the family pay for landscaping and pool upkeep while they are deciding what to do about the house, collecting their thoughts, etc.

I don't know how difficult that house will be to sell, under the circumstances. Especially since the killer hasn't been caught or arrested yet. People die in houses all the time and the realtor has to disclose that fact, but someone being murdered with the killer still being on the loose presents an entirely different scenario.

I don't think I would want to be the realtor who had the listing.

 

[MissD]

I was thinking of that earlier. I don't know if she has a will. If it went to her parents,then I assume they might try to sell it. Otherwise, I guess it will go into foreclosure. This is so sad. She just had it remodeled. I agree, I would not want to live in a house where someone was murdered. Such a tragic story. I'm so sorry for your loss.

Here in Arizona, if you die intestate, everything goes to your parents. If they are not alive it goes to your siblings. IOW, it goes to your closest relatives first and then on down the line. I suppose if you have no living relatives it goes to the state.

And while I was researching this it addressed R/E as well. So the parents can assume the mortgage since they inherited everything she had, provided she died without a will.

 

[MissD]

If I lived in that neighborhood, I'd be wanting answers. If this happened back in 1985-1989, I was living with my 2 kids alone maybe a mile and 1/2 from that area, and I would have been calling the people I knew at SPD, including a 911 dispatcher who lived 2 houses down from me.
SPD REALLY hasn't given the community anything to make them feel "safe". JMO.

I'm glad I know some cops and investigators too, Bernina. It has come in handy during this investigation and also they have been very reassuring to me that this case will be solved and that I shouldn't be any more frightened or careful than before it happened.

I love the SPD. They are the greatest! Seriously. Too bad you don't still live in this area we could meet up for lunch sometime. Well, we still can some day.

 

[MissD]

Coming out of the woodwork on this thread. I've been reading from the beginning.

If she had a beneficiary deed she could have named someone, correct?

I hope you come out of the woodwork more often!

 

[MissD]

It's not like she lived on skid row, her neighborhood was a very decent one. She was 31, a grown adult, lots of single adult women own homes and live independently, and safely.

So true, LayzeeDayzee! That's a lovely neighborhood actually. And we have lots of single women of all ages living alone here in Scottsdale. It is truly one of the safest places in the country. Even if a woman lives at home with her parents, things can happen. To survive in this world we always need to be cautious. You can get run over crossing the street.

Not the best analogy perhaps, but still, the truth!

 

[Luvrosco]

I agree with you MissD. Sadly,what happened to Allison could happen anywhere. She was a responsible, independent woman and probably took the necessary precautions. This is why,I think it was someone that she knew and felt comfortable with. The story about your mom,MissD is so touching. She could have cleaned your house, wink,wink.

 

[MissD]

My uneducated guess is that there is evidence that she was strangled at some point (may not have been COD, but it happened).

SurfieTX, this was my very first thought when I began to wonder about those scratches on the hands. If someone was trying to strangle you, you would be trying to get their hands off your neck for sure, you would be desperately trying, clawing scratching....I hate thinking about it.

I don't know why LE said the perp would have scratches on his hands. I'm guessing they're assuming this do to the probable struggle. But wouldn't there also be the possibility of scratches on his face,also?

Exactly Luv! This also came to my mind. Why not the face? Why the arms and hands? Why not scratch out the perp's eyes?

Hate to even type this, but: Could the scratches have come from Allison resisting being tied up?

Another thought I had, Pacific! She could very well have been tied up. If someone was trying to tie someone up they would, if conscious, most assuredly be trying to keep them from doing it, especially if you thought this was your only chance. You would have to fight for your life!

I wonder if the DNA came from under her nails.

I do think, even though it hasn't been verified, that we can safely assume this.

Good point,Steve. Also, they don't have his DNA on file if he had never been arrested before.

I still wonder if you can force someone to give you their DNA sample, provided you are just interviewing but not arresting them.

 

[MissD]

I agree with you MissD. Sadly,what happened to Allison could happen anywhere. She was a responsible, independent woman and probably took the necessary precautions. This is why,I think it was someone that she knew and felt comfortable with. The story about your mom,MissD is so touching. She could have cleaned your house, wink,wink.

Hey Luv!

BBM: No, that would have been my mother-in-law. She gave my house the white glove treatment every time she came to visit.

 

[Luvrosco]

I don't think you can force someone. I have seen some true crime shows,where LE trys to trick the person into getting their DNA, ex: from a straw or a cigarette. I even think they're allowed to go into their trash if it's not on private property.

 

[MissD]

:seeya: Checking in for anything new - nothing :sad:....

Based upon the last info mentioned, that they have the killer's DNA, and yet no one has been named POI, or better arrested; reminds me of cases I've seen in which the killer is someone local, who has taken notice and targets the the victim... Also, some cases where a victim has had recent dealings with the killer who notices she lives alone, and then days (weeks) later decides to visit her at night thinking he can get lucky.

Well Steve, just cause there's nothing new from LE doesn't mean there's nothing new from us!

We are a treasure trove of information here on this thread! Aren't we? lol

Yes, sometimes strangers kill women, however I have actually heard of more cases where someone very close to the victim, the husband or boyfriend murdered her.

jmo

 

[MissD]

I don't think you can force someone. I have seen some true crime shows,where LE trys to trick the person into getting their DNA, ex: from a straw or a cigarette. I even think they're allowed to go into their trash if it's not on private property.

I wonder if this is what some of those warrants (that got leaked) were all about!

 

[MissD]

I would agree, if only LE would clear the BF. Jmo

Yep! imo