GA - Theresa Parker, 41, Lafayette, 21 March 2007 - #2

[OnTHEotherHAND...]

Ok. I did get a little carried away with that last post. Frankly I was curious. Curious to see what kind of reaction there might be to the tactic of torture as a means of cracking the... :silenced: silent X…

I know that hiring the job done would not be that difficult. It’s a matter of knowing where to look… But, if I were being played a fool by an individual, who I had reason to believe had killed and stashed my daughter, it would be me and him.

Just me and him. Alone.

Back to the present. The most frustrating thing to me as I have followed this case from day one, has been trying to speculate and fill in the missing pieces without accurate, admissible clues.

As an uninformed public audience, we are still on square one with LE on square 101. Thousands of man hours have gone into interviewing, searching, asking, time-lining, re-interviewing, re-searching, brainstorming, digging, etc. And, by some of the best in the business. Without a doubt, the investigators on this case have enough information to have solved this mystery by now.

Of course, solving and proving are two different deals and proving in court vs. a top notch defense attorney is still another…

Even still, I fail to see how solving and/or prosecution of this case would be compromised by allowing public access to the facts. What is it that I do not understand here?

rd. Please help me out here if you would. Why is a “SILENT LE” critical to cracking the “SILENT X”? I just don’t get it.

otoh

 

[gagal]

It's the same in every case - they don't want to give away too much evidence for one because the perpetrator of the crime knowing what they know and what they don't know helps him get his story together even more and change his story to fit. It gives him a heads up to how close they are or aren't to him. The murderer not knowing what they know makes it easier for them to catch him in a lie. It also helps if they don't release details b/c there are certain things that only a killer would know and if they told those details to the public then later on the killer told someone something he could always say "well that's just what I read or heard." Another reason is that if you let out too much information, that gives the defense attorney down the road reason for appeal to say things like the juror pool was tainted, etc. There are lots of reasons although I agree it is so frustrating - everybody wants answers and details.

 

[OnTHEotherHAND...]

gaGAL-

I know you read the Sound-Off Blog from NorthWest GA. Lafayette, rome, summerville, trion etc...

What do you make of this post- and, for those of you not familiar, this information ties in directly with the stuff I have been throwing up as an alternative motive and perp in the Parker case...

I have no idea who this writer is, but they post the following:


Ima back! Made a swing around through Walker, Catoosa, Chatooga, then Floyd county before getting to the pocket (oh my! John's mountain is really scorched). Stopped in a local restaurant in one of these counties and overheard two of the waitresses talking to someone (looked like a reporter as he was writing down their conversation). Just got bits and pieces..... as there were several in our party .... and when we got back in the van to continue our trek..... we shared info. Something was said about" a connection between TP's disappearance and a local lawyer BLC (asked around and found out who that was). Said the timing was too mysterious. Words that we heard did not make a lot of sense to us, but to this blog, it perhaps will fill in some missing holes. The names we heard were Chris, shooting, he spent overnight in Chattooga county jail, too much irony, suicide, judge, cars at a funeral (Rolls Royces and lots of limo's...... some with out of state tags as far away as California)" would have loved to have been a fly on the wall or a dollar in the cash register to listen to more as it seemed that there was some connection. Recognized a couple of folks from Floyd county in the restaurant ..... not acquaintences, but recognized them from their photographs in the newspaper.
Just passing on information, observations, (not rumors....... Scout's Honor), and opinions as always.
Still interested in what's going on there!.... saying prayers for a good outcome! Have a good one yall!

For those of you that do not know the personalities involved, or the histories of the interactions between those personalities, you may think Im just a goofy redneck hill billy. Which, I may well be... But, somethin' just aint makin' sense here. Or shall I say, wasn't makin sense here.

Often times, Fact is stranger than Fiction.

otoh

 

[rd_jfc]

Although gagal is right, otoh, I agree with you. At least the info that could stimulate public feedback. Who knows, getting warm publically could trigger more reaction than just hoping silence gets the perp worried.

In a way I think you can say that the investigators have a massive amount of information to search through, and in another, you can say they have nothing, she may as well have vanished in thin air. I think it's the latter.

There are two tracks on this, one the intrigue and one following the logic of what little is known. The intrigue has been pretty eventful. Lots about judges, and what actually happened with drinking buddy Ben that night is wholly intriguing in itself. Whether any of that intrigue ever sheds any light on Theresa's disappearance I suppose we'll see someday in a confession from the witness stand or something. It's hard for me to believe there's anything to any of it or else there'd be lots of investigators being just as intrigued.

The other track doesn't have much in it. I would say my one observation is that I don't believe in the cell phone signal going south of Theresa's house business. Yes, it did, but I don't believe it's an indication of where her body is.

To believe that, one has to believe that the killer took Theresa some distance with her cell phone on, and the nature of the cell phone coverage is that location is anywhere within 40 miles, and at some point on this drive, decides to turn off Theresa's call phone. While he's driving? When he gets to the location to hide her body? Sometime later after he's dumped the body to make it look like she travelled further?

Whatever the answer, I do not believe for a minute that the cell phone signal headed south is any indication whatsoever of Theresa's location. I think it is only an indication of what the killer wants police to think concerning Theresa's location, and in that, what we must think about that.

rd

 

[gagal]

I agree RD - I don't think just because her phone last hit a tower there that means she is close to that area. Too many variables of when the phone could have been turned off, etc. Maybe a good starting point to look but definitely doesn't mean she has to be somewhere in that area.

OTOH - I read that post earlier - not sure what to make of it as I don't see how it could be related. I honestly think it is just a lot of rumor. Sam was a police officer in another city than where the suicide occured so he couldn't have been involved in any coverup of that, etc. I guess there is always the possibility but just don't see any evidence or can't think of a way that it would be connected......I would be interested in hearing who your person is though that you suspect could be involved.....it might make more sense then????

 

[chicoliving]

~snip~

The dispatcher's family is trying to raise more money for a reward fund.
Her brother-in-law, Jon Wilson, says the family is planning to hold another fundraising event on Monday, May 21st.
It will be held at the Walker County Agricultural Center and it starts at 5 o'clock.

http://www.newschannel9.com/articles/parker_12262___article.html/family_fundraising.html

 

[OnTHEotherHAND...]

This is a video from Chattanooga News Channel 9 dated April 12th. I don't know how I missed it at the time, but it covers the search warrant issued for the marital home... It details exactly what was found at the house and removed, statements made by Sam and it narrows down the 6 hour period that SP is unaccounted for...

http://www.newschannel9.com/attachments/1176418044-parker6.wmv


Also, I came upon another story where the Lafayette Police Chief indicated what Harbin Chaffins' lie to the GBI was all about...

When asked if he and Sam were on duty that wednesday night, HC said,
"NO." The Chief begged to differ saying that "YES." Both officers were on duty that night...

otoh



http://www.newschannel9.com/attachments/1176418044-parker6.wmv

 

[gagal]

http://www.independentmail.com/news/2007/may/14/womans-skeletal-remains-found-near-interstate-85/

A woman's skeletal remains found in a swamp off I-85 in Carnesville, GA. Wonder if this could be Theresa? I put it in mapquest and it said 2 hrs 46 minutes from Lafayette - just jump on I-75. The report says above that at least 6 hours out of Sam's alibi is unaccounted for. The article said the woman had been there long enough to have some bones and clothes scattered by animals. It said they are searching the files but couldn't find any missing persons cases in that area.

I also put in Ocilla, GA into mapquest (Tara Grinstad) and it said 4 hours 9 mins but when you look at the map it was almost a straight shot north of Ocilla..........

 

[angelmom]

http://www.independentmail.com/news/2007/may/14/womans-skeletal-remains-found-near-interstate-85/

A woman's skeletal remains found in a swamp off I-85 in Carnesville, GA. Wonder if this could be Theresa? I put it in mapquest and it said 2 hrs 46 minutes from Lafayette - just jump on I-75. Said she had been there long enough to have some bones and clothes scattered by animals. It said they had been searching the files but couldn't find any missing persons cases in that area.

I also put in Ocilla, GA into mapquest (Tara Grinstad) and it said 4 hours 9 mins but when you look at the map it was almost a straight shot north of Ocilla..........

Has Theresa been gone long enough for this to be her? But Tara? Could be.

Prayers that this will not be another UID added to the long list. Maybe someone's family will find some answers soon.

 

[rd_jfc]

otoh, both men were reported to be off duty Wednesday night. Also, how could the police not know who was on duty without asking Ben?

I hope the remains found in Carnesville help solve some case.

rd

 

[rd_jfc]

Has Theresa been gone long enough for this to be her? But Tara? Could be.

Prayers that this will not be another UID added to the long list. Maybe someone's family will find some answers soon.

My sentiments as well, angelmom. Hopefully some peace and closure to someone's family.

rd

 

[gagal]

My feelings too - I hope this will bring closure to someone's family (if there is such a thing), whether it be Tara or Theresa or some other missing woman. Sad outcome no matter who it is.

I'm not sure if it's been long enough for it to be Theresa b/c it said they didn't know how long she had been there and it didn't give a lot of clues as to the condition of the body. I don't guess it would have to take that long in a swamp for animals to scatter bones around. Not really sure. My prayers are with Theresa's family and the family of whoever this woman turns out to be.

 

[concernedperson]

My feelings too - I hope this will bring closure to someone's family (if there is such a thing), whether it be Tara or Theresa or some other missing woman. Sad outcome no matter who it is.

I'm not sure if it's been long enough for it to be Theresa b/c it said they didn't know how long she had been there and it didn't give a lot of clues as to the condition of the body. I don't guess it would have to take that long in a swamp for animals to scatter bones around. Not really sure. My prayers are with Theresa's family and the family of whoever this woman turns out to be.

LionRun posted this interesting article a while ago and it will help determine time frames when remains are found. It is a forensic anthropology article and it is excellent.

http://www.anthro4n6.net/forensics/

 

[gagal]

LionRun posted this interesting article a while ago and it will help determine time frames when remains are found. It is a forensic anthropology article and it is excellent.

http://www.anthro4n6.net/forensics/

Thanks - I just scanned the article and it was very interesting. It had the info below on how to tell how long the person had been dead by looking at their bones:
3 weeks -- articulated bones (consisting of segments held together by joints)
5 weeks -- some scatter, some articulated
4 months -- disarticulated, within 10' circle

That means Theresa has been gone long enough to have some of her bones scattered because she has been gone at least 5 weeks.....

 

[angelwngs]

Thanks - I just scanned the article and it was very interesting. It had the info below on how to tell how long the person had been dead by looking at their bones:
3 weeks -- articulated bones (consisting of segments held together by joints)
5 weeks -- some scatter, some articulated
4 months -- disarticulated, within 10' circle

That means Theresa has been gone long enough to have some of her bones scattered because she has been gone at least 5 weeks.....

http://www.accessnorthga.com/news/hall/newfullstory.asp?ID=114269

And the body was in a 'swampy area' which, we can assume, would alter normal timeframe of decomposition.

 

[angelmom]

Thanks - I just scanned the article and it was very interesting. It had the info below on how to tell how long the person had been dead by looking at their bones:
3 weeks -- articulated bones (consisting of segments held together by joints)
5 weeks -- some scatter, some articulated
4 months -- disarticulated, within 10' circle

That means Theresa has been gone long enough to have some of her bones scattered because she has been gone at least 5 weeks.....

Wow. I had no idea it would happen that fast. I always assumed skeletal was at least several months. I mean, Laci's body was still awfully "together" after 4 months - in cold water, I know, but still.

I guess the water temp was a major factor. Maybe this is Theresa. How long before they know?

 

[gagal]

The lastest article I read said the body had been there less than 3 years.

There was also a dismembered body found in Dekalb, Georgia today

http://www.wsbtv.com/news/13321178/detail.html

 

[gagal]

The lastest article I read said the body had been there less than 3 years.

There was also a dismembered body found in Dekalb, Georgia today

http://www.wsbtv.com/news/13321178/detail.html

The latest on the body found in Dekalb County says it was a male. Still waiting on more info about the remains found in Carnesville.

 

[OnTHEotherHAND...]

In the last couple of days I have had the opportunity to speak with several of my best “411 Lafayette, Ga” sources. These are people who monitor the pulse of Lafayette, Ga on a daily basis through the course of their jobs and various contacts. Always very accurate and attentive at killing or perpetuating rumor mill stories.

The general consensus of opinion, from ground zero, as of Tuesday, May 16, 2007, is one based on a few stark realities. “IF”, SP killed TP, then, “Her body will never, ever be recovered”. SP is not “crazy” or unpredictable. He is very intelligent and somewhat of a perfectionist when it comes to the execution of a task. Very seldom does he overlook a detail. He is competent and for the most part very calm in the face of danger or adversity.

Furthermore it has been concluded, SP is the only person with specific knowledge of “who did what to who and when”, that could possibly be found as incriminating. In other words, reward money stays in the bank, unless SP collects on the way to prison… As I said, SP is no dummy. If a mistake was made during the course of events, it would be an extremely rare one for SP.

Anyway, that seems to be the story these days. LE is having no trouble keeping the lid on tight because there is really nothing trying to get out…

onTHEotherHAND…

 

[Bobbisangel]

Sam Parker did say that he knew how to get rid of a body to where it would never be found. I suppose being a ex-cop would help with that. On the other hand, we can all pray for a heavenly intervention in finding Theresa's body!
There isn't anyone smarter then God and HE knows right where Theresa's body is.

I still think LE should be looking at the places where the fires took place. Who knows but what ole Sam Parker thought that would be the perfect way to make a body disappear.

I hope the body that has been found is either Theresa or Tara. I think of Tara's elderly mother not knowing what happened to her daughter. That has to be awful for her. I want Sam Parker proven wrong...arrested...and sent to prison because he did murder Theresa. I hope we find out who it is soon. Maybe they can use dental records and that won't take as long as DNA. I wonder what clothing they found and if it matches what Theresa was wearing when she disappeared or do they know what she had on?