GUILTY NC - Maggie Daniels, 31, murdered in her Newton apartment, 27 June 2014

[jjsm10]

This article has some details I had not heard yet...

http://www.wbtv.com/story/26016747/...-daniels-neighbors-ship-evidence-to-state-lab

 

[DocBrew]

also from article

http://www.hickoryrecord.com/news/i...cle_49ebcc88-0b98-11e4-8e18-001a4bcf6878.html

Among social media messages investigators are looking at is a Tweet sent from Daniels’ Twitter account on Aug. 13, 2013. Daniels tweeted a screenshot of a text message sent to her by an unidentified friend, via Daniels’ Twitter account.
Part of the text message read, “Be careful with your neighbor you mentioned. I would really encourage you to think about a self defense class and to give serious consideration to other measures to protect yourself.”

I feel good that LE has found this tweet. I posted it back on page 2 if I recall correctly (July 4th), well before the media starting reporting on it. I was going to shoot LE an email with the pic attached as soon as I found it, but when I went to the sheriff's website they didn't have email contact info so I was SOL.

In any case, I hope this crime is solved soon. From the looks of it, she was a beam of light and had a lot of folks in her life that loved her. They deserve closure.

 

[Indy Anna]

I feel good that LE has found this tweet. I posted it back on page 2 if I recall correctly (July 4th), well before the media starting reporting on it. I was going to shoot LE an email with the pic attached as soon as I found it, but when I went to the sheriff's website they didn't have email contact info so I was SOL.

In any case, I hope this crime is solved soon. From the looks of it, she was a beam of light and had a lot of folks in her life that loved her. They deserve closure.

I remember reading that one of Maggie's friends dismissed the neighbor in the tweet as a threat since he had moved out long ago. I can't find the article now. Anyway, Aug. 2013 isn't quite a year ago and it's very possible he hadn't moved far. Maybe he worked at the auto repair shop, at Walmart, or on a construction site where he may have noticed Maggie while out walking or running. JMO

 

[enzeder]

I remember reading that one of Maggie's friends dismissed the neighbor in the tweet as a threat since he had moved out long ago. I can't find the article now. Anyway, Aug. 2013 isn't quite a year ago and it's very possible he hadn't moved far. Maybe he worked at the auto repair shop, at Walmart, or on a construction site where he may have noticed Maggie while out walking or running. JMO

Here's an article where it mentions the tenant who "had moved out well before Daniels was killed".

July 10, 2014: Maggie Daniels’ friend remembers her final day
http://www.wcnc.com/news/crime/Maggie-Daniels-friend-remembers-her-final-day-266651331.html

She said she was aware of a text message Daniels had received from a friend a year ago warning her to be careful of a tenant in Daniels' apartment complex. That friend urged Daniels to take a self-defense class.

The woman said that tenant had moved out well before Daniels was killed.

 

[OldSteve]

Checking Google for new news, none.... last article was what's been posted already about LE re-interviewing, sending things off to the lab, etc....

Sadly, it sounds like they are at a loss at this point and have to continue doing the grunt and gumshoe work required in these kinds of cases. I wish local media would press LE on some details...

http://www.wbtv.com/story/26016747/...-daniels-neighbors-ship-evidence-to-state-lab

 

[jjsm10]

From the wbtv article:

"In addition, a number of bagged-up items that could be evidence were taken to the state SBI lab in Raleigh. One item filled a huge box that could barely fit into the deputy's SUV.
Officials would not say what was in the cardboard box, only that experts will look at it."

The mirror, possibly????

 

[Eclipse33]

https://twitter.com/KyleFOX46/status/488342437753282560

Oh my gosh! This is the most touching and beautifully written piece. Everyone deserves to have a friend that thinks of them as Amanda does Mags! I can tell the world truly lost a star by the way she describes her. Here is to hoping that I make 1/3 as much of an impact on someone's life as Maggie did. RIP sweet angel!

 

[scorekeeper]

Newton Police Chief Donald Brown says his investigators are not at the point where someone could be charged in the death of the popular teacher.

Brown says progress is still being made, though it is moving slowly. The public's help is critical in the investigation they say.

http://www.wbtv.com/story/26016747/...-daniels-neighbors-ship-evidence-to-state-lab

let's hope the crime lab can lead investigators to a suspect

 

[jjsm10]

"Chief Brown says investigators have not found anyone who can positively place Daniels anywhere after noon on that Friday, the day before her body was discovered."

http://www.wcnc.com/news/crime/Police-eliminating-suspects-in-Newton-counselors-death-267219611.html

I'm wondering about the person who commented on one of the articles recently stating that MD had "liked" a tweet or instagram post they had made that evening. Of course, if that is the case, it does not necessarily mean MD was the one operating her cell phone...

 

[jjsm10]

Another thought... Friday was June 27th and Saturday was the 28th. If they are saying the death was the 28th, then is it safe to assume the autopsy revealed the time of death to in fact be that Saturday? Meaning... are they certain it did not occur that Friday? Just curious.

It just seems strange for someone that age who was active on SM to not have at least been texting a friend at some point that afternoon.

Apparently, this text message was sent around 11am that Friday:

 

[panthera]

also from article

http://www.hickoryrecord.com/news/i...cle_49ebcc88-0b98-11e4-8e18-001a4bcf6878.html

Among social media messages investigators are looking at is a Tweet sent from Daniels’ Twitter account on Aug. 13, 2013. Daniels tweeted a screenshot of a text message sent to her by an unidentified friend, via Daniels’ Twitter account.
Part of the text message read, “Be careful with your neighbor you mentioned. I would really encourage you to think about a self defense class and to give serious consideration to other measures to protect yourself.”

I recall seeing that several days ago, and thought someone had posted that this particular neighbor had since moved out. Curious now since LE appears interested in this Tweet if this individual returned or was continuing to bother Maggie. It was also be interesting to know if Maggie continued to leave her door unlocked.

:waitasec:

MOO

 

[panthera]

From the wbtv article:

"In addition, a number of bagged-up items that could be evidence were taken to the state SBI lab in Raleigh. One item filled a huge box that could barely fit into the deputy's SUV.
Officials would not say what was in the cardboard box, only that experts will look at it."

The mirror, possibly????

Has there been any information released as to how large this mirror that was found by Maggie is? I can't imagine it being a large wall mounted mirror that somehow was removed prior to the murder. What has crossed my mind, however, is the possibility it was a sturdy table-top mirror with a metal base that perhaps could have been used as a weapon.

MOO

 

[panthera]

Another thought... Friday was June 27th and Saturday was the 28th. If they are saying the death was the 28th, then is it safe to assume the autopsy revealed the time of death to in fact be that Saturday? Meaning... are they certain it did not occur that Friday? Just curious.

It just seems strange for someone that age who was active on SM to not have at least been texting a friend at some point that afternoon.

Apparently, this text message was sent around 11am that Friday:

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Good question. I recall reading that Maggie was supposed to meet her friend Friday evening but was a no-show and that individual couldn't reach her , which prompted them to go knock on her door (not realizing at the time it was unlocked).

MOO

 

[OldSteve]

Brown says progress is still being made, though it is moving slowly. The public's help is critical in the investigation they say.

http://www.wbtv.com/story/26016747/...-daniels-neighbors-ship-evidence-to-state-lab

Begs the question that the public might be able to help more if more details were released. Of course a few details are always kept secret for purposes of "only the perp would know"....

 

[Indy Anna]

http://www.wbtv.com/story/26016747/...-daniels-neighbors-ship-evidence-to-state-lab

Begs the question that the public might be able to help more if more details were released. Of course a few details are always kept secret for purposes of "only the perp would know"....

I am hopeful that LE doesn't need more help from the public at this point. I think they're confident that evidence sent to the crime lab will give them the answers they need. MOO

 

[enzeder]

I've been looking at older news reports and came across this photo showing the Spot where Maggie Daniels car was parked in front of her apt. So, does this mean that the man who wanted to pick up the vehicle the morning she was found dead did so?. I wonder if Maggie arranged for someone to pick up her vehicle from the repair shop?. I've worked out where the repair shop is from the wsoctv video at link below. It's over on NW Blvd. Newton. imo

Image: https://twitter.com/RBerkywcnc/status/483745041316192256/photo/1​

RadBerky
‏@RBerkywcnc
Spot where Maggie Daniels car was parked in front of her apt. Police have it now for processing. @wcnc pic.twitter.com/JQLtoWJFJy

July 7, 2014: Investigators follow up on leads in slain counselor case
http://www.wsoctv.com/news/weather/investigators-follow-leads-slain-counselor-case/ngZ9G/

Workers at a repair shop said State Bureau of Investigation agents visited them three times.

They said they worked on Daniels car in the days leading up to her murder.

They said investigators questioned them about a man who wanted to pick up the vehicle the morning she was found dead.

"They wanted to know what it looked like inside,” said Adam Stone, mechanic. “What he looked like. His appearance -- his demeanor and whether he looked flustered. And they wanted to know if he used the phone. They wanted our phone records.”

 

[enzeder]

Quote below is from an earlier article that I don't recall reading so I'll post it here in case others may have missed it also.

Dale Ramseur, who described himself as a friend of Daniels, said she was considering moving because of problems she had been having in the complex.

"She'd had some trouble with people ringing the doorbell at one and two o'clock in the morning and was actually looking to move. It is just a shame that didn't happen sooner," Ramseur said.

July 1, 2014: http://www.wcnc.com/news/crime/265449461.html

 

[MsAnais]

Quote below is from an earlier article that I don't recall reading so I'll post it here in case others may have missed it also.

Oh whoa! I've never read that either! That has some bearing on the case. Thanks enzeder :seeya:

 

[MsAnais]

Is it just me or is it weird that LE wanted to know if he used the phone? Seems a strange question in this age of cell phones - who uses a mechanic's phone?

And I assume he did use the phone if they then asked for the phone records. All a bit odd IMO.

 

[enzeder]

Is it just me or is it weird that LE wanted to know if he used the phone? Seems a strange question in this age of cell phones - who uses a mechanic's phone?

And I assume he did use the phone if they then asked for the phone records. All a bit odd IMO.

I've been wondering about that too Isisrising.