Yes Lion, I think the proximity of attacks is an extremely important detail in this case. There is a significant reason for him doing this, because realistically, it was "dangerous" for him to keep attacking in the same area, so close together in both distance and timing. With reports going out on previous attacks and safety issues, most criminals would either lay low or switch locations.
While the reports are now stating the perp was in his 30's, I'm still feeling late teens or more likely early to mid 20's. The clothing is SO popular among that age range, he would not particularly stand out in the early AM hours as it is a college area, he shaves down there which isn't limited to but is more popular with the college age crowd. The hair on his chin was not course, which also points to a younger man. I also feel that this is a serial killer in the making, which IMO is more likely a younger guy. I think someone in his 30's would be more advanced violently in his attacks, and would probably switch up his location more often. I think we are dealing with someone who "flipped a switch" recently, so to speak, as he seems to be escalating with frightening speed.
Does anyone know if there have been alot of animal mutilations or anything of that sort in the area in the past few months or year????
Many killers start out that way.
. ITA that the victim gave excellent info to LE despite the trauma she had been through. That she couldn't read actual words on those papers is completely understandable, and I didn't mean anything by it. She may have been at a bad angle, too far away to read the words, or too busy struggling for her own safety. I bet she would have if he could have. She got a darn good description of the inside of the truck, the cd player, the perp's structure, and more.
