FL - Somer Thompson, 7, Orange Park, 19 Oct 2009 #31

[liz b.]

Sadnpod,
Yes, of course, the park. Taking the short cut which would lead her to the left hand side of the park. I was puzzled, in that I could never place her anywhere near her own block that afternoon ; no one recalled seeing ST anywhere near home. But, the crossing guard at DeBarry and Gano said definitavely that she was not there at that crossing.So, I believe that she could easily have gone to the park with some other kids. Does anyone who is local know if that park is open, or are there places in that park where kids could not be seen from a path or the street ? Also, is this the park where LE took a bag from the men's bathroom ?

 

[sorrell skye]

http://gbi.georgia.gov/00/channel_title/0,2094,67862954_74917578,00.html

snipped from link:

There are two medical examiners and two investigators in the Savannah Regional Office along with a transcriptionist and a forensic pathology assistant. The other regional labs mentioned above have a medical examiner, an investigator, a forensic pathology assistant, and a transcriptionist.



Dr. James Downs - Regional Medical Examiner - Coastal Regional Crime Lab

Dr. Downs joined the Georgia Bureau of Investigation in 2002 at the Coastal Regional Crime Lab in Savannah, Georgia. He is also currently a consultant at the Behavioral Sciences Unit at the FBI Academy in Quantico, Virginia, a major in the Civil Air Patrol (USAF Auxiliary) Legislative Wing, and a forensic pathology consultant for the C.S.S H.L Hunley Project in Charleston, South Carolina.

Dr. Edmund Donoghue - Regional Medical Examiner - Coastal Regional Crime Lab

Dr. Donoghue joined the GBI in 2007 as a Regional Medical Examiner in the Coastal Regional Crime Lab in Savannah.

 

[what about this?]

I think perhaps if we knew what went on in the home over the w/e, we'd have a better idea as to who/what happened that day. I wonder if something occurred (maybe Sun) which would explain why DT felt this time Somer missing meant something was really up. Maybe temper and angry threats from someone seemed more serious this time. The SP part of the story has never added up, and I wonder if he was there b/c DT was nervous of something happening that day.
She didn't want to go to school that day, she gets in disagreement, fights, apparently runs off regularly. I take this to mean she was acting out most likely b/c of something very negative in her life. A cry for help, that she herself didn't understand.

Having said that although the area around Somer's house seems fine, down by GPE it's actually creepy to me but I think LE must know based on cod that it's not a SO. Duh... SO's can't live that close to a school....

BBM

That's been my feeling for a while now. Anger and threats the night before - SP was asked to come over and wait for the children to make sure they were all right. Somer didn't feel well in the morning, possibly because of events over the weekend - DT knew she wasn't really sick and therefore felt comfortable sending her to school.

In my mind, the only reason that DT would make the long drive there at lunchtime would be to hand over a key. And why, on THIS particular day, would she ask SP to wait until the children got home? I feel that she was afraid something might happen, possibly related to something that happened over the weekend. JMO.

 

[sadnpod]

Sadnpod,
Yes, of course, the park. Taking the short cut which would lead her to the left hand side of the park. I was puzzled, in that I could never place her anywhere near her own block that afternoon ; no one recalled seeing ST anywhere near home. But, the crossing guard at DeBarry and Gano said definitavely that she was not there at that crossing.So, I believe that she could easily have gone to the park with some other kids. Does anyone who is local know if that park is open, or are there places in that park where kids could not be seen from a path or the street ? Also, is this the park where LE took a bag from the men's bathroom ?

Yes to all.

Except I think she went alone.. and I get that several discredit the vision of infinity's but I can see her there by the irrigation ditch with the turtles, it looks creepy now, but before the time change, it was sunny back there..If someone took her forcefully, I think this is the only area _(if she wasnt near the school) From fromhart behind the park to grove park.

http://s977.photobucket.com/home/snoopyone2009

 

[ccane]

Here is a video link I went back over
http://link.brightcove.com/services/player/bcpid10363234001?bctid=45725057001

At about the 2 min mark the reporter ask DT if she remembers seeing anything in the neighborhood suspious

Reporter... Did you see anything suspious in the nieghborhood?
DT....Nothing I mean In our neighborhood ah we all watch out for everybody nothing nothing if I did I would have been seeing them right there

Where the heck is right there?

 

[sadnpod]

Hounds... sorry not to quote your post..my comuter dumped me again so Im just posting here, Im too tired and lazy to go back.. (4 grands are hard to keep up with)

I told you in the post I originally heard this from ST, about the roomies.

My brain is so fried today I cant even remember the rest of your post...lol, maybe I should nap while they are... instead of coming here.

I do remember you saying something about feeling bad for sam for not getting to see the kids. I spoke with him this morning. He was very upset yesterday, but he has come to grips with it. Contact has begun, so a new beginning.. I hope it works for all of them. But especially the kids.

I trust the Judge and LE, I am sure they know more than I ... at least I hope so..

 

[sorrell skye]

Just read something interesting on the Florida medical examiner's website.

Quote from that website:
"Individuals who die as a result of a homicide may be eligible for funeral expenses."

 

[sorrell skye]

Here's a video that discusses the GA landfill, with a few pics of the entrance and sign, as well as a photo of the dump taken from a distance.

http://www.gawkk.com/video-body-found-in-landfill-identified-as-somer-thompson/discuss

But the coverage of the landfill itself is very brief, and not exactly what I would consider media camping out like they have @ other locations related to the case.

Hope the link works.

ETA: Yes, I checked it & the link works.

 

[NSC]

At the moment I am refocusing on the this video. This is where DT talks about kids and their reactions. In one instance she can't talk about the kids and puts her head down - in the next instance she is talking about the kids - somewhat - the oldest sibling - this is where she references him as a man - also where she has some hesitation on words - there is some info on the internet where body language experts analyze this type of thing - I sent it in to see their thoughts. Not that it is legally binding but I always like to hear different opinions.

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[infinity14]

infinity... I just wanted to post this to you before I forget (again). You asked me about briarwood. When I googled briarwood, it pulled up a chain of Life Care Centers, some of which are named Briarwood Life Care Centers, although these are located in a different state, there is one of the facilities in OP, and AB works there. IDK if this means anything, just thought I would share.

Wow Sad, I'm not sure what to make of that. Maybe I can get a "clarification" on that. I'm off for the next four days but I'll let you know on Monday. Thanks for finding that!! I would still like to know if the MB who played BB for OPHS is AB's son.
Did you go to the Vet's office? If so, any luck about the puppies?

 

[Noway]

Here is a video link I went back over
http://link.brightcove.com/services/player/bcpid10363234001?bctid=45725057001

At about the 2 min mark the reporter ask DT if she remembers seeing anything in the neighborhood suspious

Reporter... Did you see anything suspious in the nieghborhood?
DT....Nothing I mean In our neighborhood ah we all watch out for everybody nothing nothing if I did I would have been seeing them right there

Where the heck is right there?

I thought it said this:

Reporter: Did you see anything suspicious in the neighborhood?

Diena: Nothing. nothing. If I did, I'd've been standing right there.

 

[infinity14]

Originally ST told me that DT had two men living there, PC and a roommate, although he didnt know name of roomie. He thinks this was SP. I hate having to put RUMOR on everything.. it would be so much easier IMO to put FACT since I would RARELY have to add that...
This is not even a rumor... it is my own thoughts and mine alone, but still wondering if anyone else feels this vibe...

That SP may be gay and that is why PC does not appear to have a problem with their friendship or him staying there.

For what it's worth, I thought that the first time I saw his picture.

 

[Noway]

I wish there was more of that video. I think it's the one I was looking for.

I read a written article, and in it they describe what Somer was wearing (just as Diena says in this video), including the socks, and they mention a purple HM backpack as if that is what Diena said.

 

[ccane]

I thought it said this:

Reporter: Did you see anything suspicious in the neighborhood?

Diena: Nothing. nothing. If I did, I would have been standing right there.

I will listen again.. yep your are correct.. standing right there

 

[infinity14]

I seem to recall that I read info about a divorce in SP's past. So he may not have been gay.
On another front:
I also have a vague recollection from way back in this case of reading an article that mentioned the co-workers and even a brief quote by the dentist. I wanted to think it was on maybe Action news or First Coast news or maybe a Times union or other paper online. I came on here and read through posts to see if anyone had a link posted to refresh my memory. Since no one else remembers reading this it either went quickly down the memory hole by being removed from the net. I hope with your post and mine that if anyone else remembers this they will post a response. Otherwise, just mark this 'hallucination'.

BBM That would be a pretty good reason to get a divorce. Some gay people don't realize that they are gay until later in life. Doesn't make him guilty, just gay.

 

[ccane]

I wish there was more of that video. I think it's the one I was looking for.

I read a written article, and in it they describe what Somer was wearing (just as Diena says in this video), including the socks, and they mention a purple HM backpack as if that is what Diena said.

http://www.news4jax.com/video/21360276/

here is the uncut video

 

[infinity14]

The police near the school are many times officers with the Orange Park Police Department---because this area falls within town limits. If any tickets were written by these officers, the information wouldn't show up on the Daily Bulletin because that information is for deputies with the Clay County Sheriff's Department.

Do you happen to know what color shirts the OPPD LE wear?

 

[Kimberlyd125]

And some gay people who have been raised to think it's wrong, will marry as a cover. Some live years in a marriage to cover up who they are so that judgemental family/friends will never know.

 

[New1]

Here is a video link I went back over
http://link.brightcove.com/services/player/bcpid10363234001?bctid=45725057001

At about the 2 min mark the reporter ask DT if she remembers seeing anything in the neighborhood suspious

Reporter... Did you see anything suspious in the nieghborhood?
DT....Nothing I mean In our neighborhood ah we all watch out for everybody nothing nothing if I did I would have been seeing them right there

Where the heck is right there?

DT's choice of words is very strange to me - it's like she talks in circles or from broken thoughts, jumps from one subject to another a lot. I know a lady who does that and she is HARD to follow.

 

[New1]

It still sounds weird even if she did say "Id've been standing right there." Right there where she saw something suspicious?