If the dead Springer and his son both were in jail, then what the heck are these two church going women doing taking up with them? Of course one of the Springers did something to Jamie and the older lady is probably lucky to be alive since the nut had been stalking her and already killed one girlfriend.
i'm right there with you... why indeed?
and, why do women who appear otherwise sane & functioning normally in their everyday lives, fall in love and even marry prisoners sentenced to life? good girls get mixed up with bad guys & vice versa.
i remember in college psychology about people who have had a strict upbringing are sometimes attracted to the those from the "dark" side. he needs me or i can change him plays into the mix.
there are many unanswered questions in this case... but to me, it certainly looks like the dead guy knew the circumstances of the disappearance of his son's girlfriend.