Found Deceased FL - Tammy Alexander, 16, Brooksville, 8 Nov 1979

[sloane7777]

the video is beautiful, as is her gravesite .......at least Laurel was a true friend , some people don't even have that but as rose says why is everyone else silent ? she seemed too outgoing to only have one friend

 

[Still_Seek_Answers]

why on earth did Tammy have a probation officer? from what I read about her, she didnt seem like a trouble maker at all. her sister stated that she was a nice and outgoing girl and she even had a job at a waitress. was it because she kept running away?

Because she ran away so often

 

[four4rock]

Because she ran away so often

Hmmm. Throughout this thread, other threads, and various other reports, Tammy Jo Alexander's "frequent" runaway actions have been said to have been treated "casually" so to speak. One reasoning given for the non-diligent (by today's standards, at least) follow-up on runaways has been given as 'that's-the-way-the-times-were-way-back-then'. My environment growing up in that exact time frame was not like that... but I can understand that it may have been that way elsewhere.

From what I can tell, in 1978/1979, in Florida counties, having a probation officer assigned to a runaway teen (even if classified as a "youth-in-crisis") was not a casual process. It would have involved a number of people... parent/guardian, police, courts, (probably) attorneys, (possibly) school administration, (probably) social workers, and maybe others. Not something that is done casually. It appears that if the petition process were to be successful (and a probation officer was assigned) the downfall was the lack of available authority of the court should further status offences occur. That gap seems to have been closed in or about 2010. Still, an assigned probation officer, is an indication that Tammy Jo Alexander's behavior was not treated entirely casually (by someone).

Interesting stuff. And adds another layer to an already sad & unfortunate pattern of events.

 

[Springrain]

It might be a nice idea to have a book written in Tammy's honor. It would document the love and care "Cali" was given by the Livingston people, their adoption of her as one of their own. Also, how Carl aided by identifying her, and the search for her killer. Funds, however minimal, could perhaps be donated to forensic labs. They would have a bit more money to ameliorate technology.

 

[Springrain]

I can't believe it's been almost 35 years. Tammy as Cali was my first UID case, and it is one that really stuck with me.

She was never forgotten about, always loved.

RIP Tammy.

 

[TedMac]

Deputies continue search for who killed Tammy Joe Alexander

"Her body was found in 1979 in a Caledonia corn field. She died from a gunshot wound and for the next 35 years she would only be known as Caledonia's Jane Doe.
Last January, Jane Doe was identified as Tammy Jo Alexander, a missing teen from Florida. Tuesday will mark one year since she was identified.
There is still one question Sheriff Tom Dougherty wants answered: Who killed Tammy Jo Alexander?..."

http://m.whec.com/article.html#!/114284/f47e018a79e7abe3ccc1d51161ddfc38

 

[Roselvr]

Deputies continue search for who killed Tammy Joe Alexander

"Her body was found in 1979 in a Caledonia corn field. She died from a gunshot wound and for the next 35 years she would only be known as Caledonia's Jane Doe.
Last January, Jane Doe was identified as Tammy Jo Alexander, a missing teen from Florida. Tuesday will mark one year since she was identified.
There is still one question Sheriff Tom Dougherty wants answered: Who killed Tammy Jo Alexander?..."

http://m.whec.com/article.html#!/114284/f47e018a79e7abe3ccc1d51161ddfc38

Thanks, was just coming to post this. Full web version, vs mobile. Editing FB too

Deputies continue search for who killed Tammy Joe Alexander
Jennifer Mobilia - @whec_jmobilia
Fri, 22 Jan 2016 20:05:31 EST

 

[Returntous]

http://13wham.com/news/top-stories/dna-of-3-men-being-tested-in-1979-murder-of-tammy-jo-alexander

 

[Roselvr]

http://13wham.com/news/top-stories/dna-of-3-men-being-tested-in-1979-murder-of-tammy-jo-alexander

DNA of 3 men being tested in 1979 murder of Tammy Jo Alexander
By Jane Flasch Wednesday, January 27th 2016
In August, investigators appeared on a satellite radio program called the Road Dog Trucking Show.

"Maybe someone in the trucking community remembers seeing her," Investigator Schneider said. "Whether they gave her a ride or saw her in a restaurant, something that helps us narrow down the timeline."

That broadcast generated a significant tip from a trucker in Tennessee.

The new leads led investigators back to the DNA tests from the clothing Tammy Jo was wearing.

"They were available to develop some unknown male profiles," Investigator Schneider said.

Yet Schneider cautions that things were held much differently than they are today.

"Do we have good samples to test against? Yes," Investigator Schneider said. "Could they be better? Yes."

They have now obtained DNA samples from three men who were somehow connected to the victim before she arrived here."I would be very hesitant to call them a suspect. But we want to know more," Investigator Schneider said.

 

[Gourami Watcher]

This is unbelievable. Her murder could be solved, too.

 

[Springrain]

I am so emotional to see that there are a few men that are being DNA tested meaning her murder could be solved! I can't even imagine how difficult this past year has been for her sister Pamela; losing a sister she thought was alive and happy, and losing her son. Hopefully this brings some sort of closure, although I wonder if closure is ever truly given to the families of victims.

Rest in peace, beautiful Tammy Jo Alexander :rose: you were never forgotten!

 

[Roselvr]

I am so emotional to see that there are a few men that are being DNA tested meaning her murder could be solved! I can't even imagine how difficult this past year has been for her sister Pamela; losing a sister she thought was alive and happy, and losing her son. Hopefully this brings some sort of closure, although I wonder if closure is ever truly given to the families of victims.

Rest in peace, beautiful Tammy Jo Alexander :rose: you were never forgotten!

Losing 2 sons. One passed away the other day; the other was while she was waiting for the DNA

 

[Roselvr]

New article - DNA test provides 3 male profiles


http://www.dansvilleonline.com/news...s#st_refDomain=www.facebook.com&st_refQuery=/

 

[Roselvr]

DNA test provides 3 male profiles

http://m.dansvilleonline.com/news/20160207/dna-test-provides-3-male-profiles

 

[Roselvr]

Could not sleep last night.

DNA test provides 3 male profiles

http://m.dansvilleonline.com/news/20160207/dna-test-provides-3-male-profiles

DNA test provides 3 male profiles

After an in-depth investigation into Tammy Jo’s hometown, and talking to a popular Sirius XM Satelite radio show called “Road Dog Trucking” hosted by Mark Willis there have been three people of interest.

Livingston County Sheriff’s Inv. Brad Schneider stresses these individuals are not suspects in the 36-year-old murder case. Schneider also presses that these three people of interest came from several leads, and not from the trucking community.

Since the Caledonia Jane Doe got back her identity through extensive DNA testing matching her to her sister there have been 76 new leads.

“There have been three DNA samples recorded during the investigation that have given us three male profiles. We are not labeling these people suspects,” Schneider said. “None of these came from the interview on the radio show. They came out of the 76 leads we have had since her identity was discovered.”

 

[Returntous]

Came across a weekly podcast regarding this case


http://www.democratandchronicle.com...16/03/07/finding-tammy-jo-alexander/80335396/

 

[Roselvr]

Came across a weekly podcast regarding this case


http://www.democratandchronicle.com...16/03/07/finding-tammy-jo-alexander/80335396/

Very much appreciate Returntous finding this, it turns out it was published by mistake and pulled. Gary Craig who is doing the blog came to Cali's page to let us know. You can see all of the updates here. He has come back to the post to let us know all changes.
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From Returntous original link - Finding Tammy Jo Alexander - A podcast about the murder of a girl in Upstate NY who went unidentified for 35 years. By Veronica Volk, Gary Craig

For the last several months, Gary Craig of The Democrat & Chronicle and Veronica Volk at WXXI radio have been looking into a murder investigation that has piqued the interest of people - not just locally - but across the country for decades now. The story involves the discovery of a girl who was found dead in a Cornfield in Western New York in the 1970s.

It’s a story that, with each interview, got more compelling and more intriguing. Gary and Veronica have interviewed people across the U.S. and, while there is still much left unanswered, the hope is that this story will help restore the very humanity of a teenager whose life ended so tragically.

A warning here: this is a podcast about a murder case. It can get pretty intense, so it might not be suitable for young or sensitive listeners

This is a preview of the podcast coming in early May. Gary Craig will make sure all info and episodes are posted on Cali's FB page.

See the promo video on Cali's FB page I'm not able to bring it over here for some reason.

Finding Tammy Jo Alexander Podcast Page - Gary said they're planning to start in early May, to be followed by eight weekly updates and new podcast episodes.
She was shot in the forehead, dragged into a Caledonia cornfield and shot again in the back. And for 36 years, her identity remained a mystery... This is Finding Tammy Jo, a podcast about the still-unsolved murder of a teen in upstate New York in 1979.

 

[Roselvr]

Very much appreciate Returntous finding this, it turns out it was published by mistake and pulled. Gary Craig who is doing the blog came to Cali's page to let us know. You can see all of the updates here. He has come back to the post to let us know all changes.
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From Returntous original link - Finding Tammy Jo Alexander - A podcast about the murder of a girl in Upstate NY who went unidentified for 35 years. By Veronica Volk, Gary Craig




This is a preview of the podcast coming in early May. Gary Craig will make sure all info and episodes are posted on Cali's FB page.

See the promo video on Cali's FB page I'm not able to bring it over here for some reason.

Finding Tammy Jo Alexander Podcast Page - Gary said they're planning to start in early May, to be followed by eight weekly updates and new podcast episodes.
She was shot in the forehead, dragged into a Caledonia cornfield and shot again in the back. And for 36 years, her identity remained a mystery... This is Finding Tammy Jo, a podcast about the still-unsolved murder of a teen in upstate New York in 1979.

Gary Craig who is doing the podcast Finding Tammy Jo is looking for anyone that has info on Rainbow Prison Ministries; he is very interested in hearing what you have. He's written of it and done some more reporting on it but is still trying to see if it may have had a role in Tammy Jo's death. Thanks
You can find him here

 

[Roselvr]

Finding Tammy Jo Alexander Podcast Page - starts tomorrow, to be followed by eight weekly updates and new podcast episodes.
Finding Tammy Jo Podcast FB Event Page

 

[Roselvr]

Episode 3: 'He who holds the key' - John York relentlessly pursued the investigation into who murdered this unidentified girl. By Gary Craig, Veronica Volk May 15, 2016

John York was an investigator when he was called to the Caledonia cornfield where the teenage girl was fatally shot in November 1979.

He would go on to become Livingston County sheriff, serving in that position for 24 years before retiring. And, for all of those years, he would continue to pursue the mystery of the girl found dead in the cornfield.John York was an investigator when he was called to the Caledonia cornfield where the teenage girl was fatally shot in November 1979.

During his relentless and daunting investigation, he would interview serial killers, push up against government bureaucracies as he tried to find the manufacturer of the girl’s clothes, talk to hundreds of police investigators across the country and urge them to promote the story – all while never relinquishing hope that one day the mystery would be solved.

http://www.democratandchronicle.com...he-who-holds-key-tammy-jo-alexander/83236522/