Found Deceased MI - Venus Stewart, 32, Colon, 28 April 2010 - # 2 *D. Stewart guilty*

[Amster]

Is there a copy of the search warrant on the dads home or truck?

 

[Beyond Belief]

Was Venus really up when the mother left? I know I wouldn't get up that early.
are they saying the perp actually drove into the driveway? then he saw her out by the road at the box and then drove in, jumped out and fought with her.

 

[Amster]

Wonder why LE did not take propane tank with them...could have held sweat, spit, something that flew off the perp if he was near it...

I heard grandpa say that LE dusted it for prints....then, IIRC, he said he found prints of her slipper on it.

 

[Searchfortruth]

I disagree on that, particularly in capital cases. I know in practice it doesnt work out that way, but it is morally wrong. What if the circumstances are just that and you execute the wrong person?

This is a broad subject, and probably beyond the scope of this thread. We don't know what kind of evidence there is in this case yet, so I am speaking of other cases. I believe in the jury system and the ability of jurors to reasonably assess evidence, circumstantial and direct. I don't believe there has to be DNA or fingerprints in order to prove guilt. I would rather have plenty of circumstantial evidence, which paints a complete picture, over one eye witness any day of the week.

 

[cluciano63]

I think in this case they need to place DS or one of his vehicles in Michigan to make a case. Or bank withdrawls/computer info that could indicate a plot. Preferably all of the above.

 

[Amster]

Was Venus really up when the mother left? I know I wouldn't get up that early.
are they saying the perp actually drove into the driveway? then he saw her out by the road at the box and then drove in, jumped out and fought with her.

I don't know....and, I can't lie.....I'm beginning to feel a lot of hink with this story. Maybe it was just dumb luck on the side of the perp that Venus decided to mail a letter after mom was gone and dad was asleep. Pretty brazen. And, if neighbor noticed a truck in the field, man crouching down behind it, why didn't same neighbor notice an abduction in the driveway?

 

[RubyRed]

Was Venus really up when the mother left? I know I wouldn't get up that early.
are they saying the perp actually drove into the driveway? then he saw her out by the road at the box and then drove in, jumped out and fought with her.

THERESE MCCOMB, MOTHER OF MISSING MOM VENUS STEWART: Yes, that -- she got up out of bed, she had coffee with me, one of the girls was up early, gets up early, too.

And I`m getting ready for work, and we`re just having coffee together. And everything, you know. I was getting ready for work.

http://transcripts.cnn.com/TRANSCRIPTS/1005/03/ng.01.html

 

[Beyond Belief]

I feel like they are treating this like she is dead. do you think there was evidence at the scene that indicated she had been injured?

 

[Beyond Belief]

Wow , they must have gotten up at 5 or 5:30 too have coffee together.

 

[panthera]

So, actually, Venus could have been missing at 6:05. If mom saw her that morning before leaving for work...

I agree, it could've happened earlier than 7:30am if the only thing they're going by is when dad woke up.

 

[mysticrose]

I don't know why I keep thinking airplane, private , but I do ..here is something I came across just trying to learn more about private planes. I know that he would be able to be traced on flights but not if he used an alias etc....

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http://www.airbrokernet.com/Private_Charter_Faq's.htm

 

[panthera]

I feel like they are treating this like she is dead. do you think there was evidence at the scene that indicated she had been injured?

Well if the husband is the POI, and we know where he is, where is she if she's alive? In addition, it seems her dad believes Doug killed her from what he said tonight on NG's show. MOO

 

[BeanE]

Missing mom case leads to Newport News
Detectives want truck found near husband's home

Updated: Friday, 07 May 2010, 7:08 PM EDT
Published : Friday, 07 May 2010, 6:31 PM EDT

Investigators enlisted the help of the Newport News police department to find clues about a woman they fear is dead. Venus Stewart disappeared on April 26. Her estranged husband, Douglas Stewart, lives in Newport News.

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Police have not named Douglas as a suspect, but court records show investigators believe he may be involved.

According to court documents filed in Newport News Circuit Court, a Michigan detective had concerns Venus "may have been abducted" and "may have been killed."

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Michigan police wrote to Newport News counterparts that there may be evidence in the truck.

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In seeking help from Newport News, a Michigan detective said he also wanted to search the Dodge pickup truck for blood, hair, tarp, and the clothing Venus was wearing when she was last seen.

http://www.wavy.com/dpp/news/local_news/newport_news/missing-mom-case-leads-to-newport-news

 

[Searchfortruth]

I am confused about the men seen near Venus's home. There is a report about the man who came out of the water, asking where he was at and then there's the report of a man crouched by a truck (looking similar to Doug's truck). I guess these are two seperate people or do we know ?

 

[Beyond Belief]

It was 37 degrees that morning at 7:15 with wind at 10mph gusts at 19mph.
I want to know what time the mailman shows up in that area.

Mystic thats really good information.

So was she expecting the mail person soon? He should have seen something if so. What time does the paper guy come through there? What about a school bus?

 

[RubyRed]

Well if the husband is the POI, and we know where he is, where is she if she's alive? In addition, it seems her dad believes Doug killed her from what he said tonight on NG's show. MOO

Investigators enlisted the help of the Newport News police department to find clues about a woman they fear is dead.

Seems LE is thinking that way too.


http://www.wavy.com/dpp/news/local_news/newport_news/missing-mom-case-leads-to-newport-news

 

[mysticrose]

I am confused about the men seen near Venus's home. There is a report about the man who came out of the water, asking where he was at and then there's the report of a man crouched by a truck (looking similar to Doug's truck). I guess these are two seperate people or do we know ?

I don't know if the neighbor who saw the guy crouched down did a sketch or not, I don't think police have said.
I know the sketch released was of the man at the lake... Not sure if I helped or not :crazy:

 

[panthera]

I am confused about the men seen near Venus's home. There is a report about the man who came out of the water, asking where he was at and then there's the report of a man crouched by a truck (looking similar to Doug's truck). I guess these are two seperate people or do we know ?

I'm thinking they're two different people. Dad says he knows who the guy in the water is, a local, and this was the evening before Venus went missing. The other guy by the truck nobody got a clear look at only saying he was a white male. MOO

 

[Searchfortruth]

I don't know if the neighbor who saw the guy crouched down did a sketch or not, I don't think police have said.
I know the sketch released was of the man at the lake... Not sure if I helped or not :crazy:

It would be helpful to have a sketch of the guy crouched down by the truck, huh ?

 

[Beyond Belief]

If the x made this marathon run, I don't think he left her body there. I think he used a tarp and dumped her a long way from her house.