NC NC - Shannon Rippy VanNewkirk, 54, Wilmington, 5 April 2014 *GUILTY

[PJFL]

When I first heard that "Human Remains" were found, I thought why would they describe the discovery as "Remains." Shannon had only been missing three weeks...wouldn't they say, "body."

"Remains," sounds like there was significant decomposition and the reason for the need for more than just a positive ID.

Elisha Tucker is, at 5'7', six inches taller than Shannon. That is a fairly big difference.

rbbm. According to the missing posters, Shannon is 5'6".

 

[Marg from Oz]

Something sounds odd to me. Who besides Nott knew that Bradley had been convicted of murder? Why did the police hone in on Bradley? Was it because he was the only known murderer in town? Also the "remains" were found on Nott's property!

If someone was looking for a scapegoat to cover up a murder they didn't have to look far. JMOO

 

[Treelights]

Something sounds odd to me. Who besides Nott knew that Bradley had been convicted of murder? Why did the police hone in on Bradley? Was it because he was the only known murderer in town? Also the "remains" were found on Nott's property!

If someone was looking for a scapegoat to cover up a murder they didn't have to look far. JMOO

And that leads me to ask, where is Shannon? And who is this deceased person just found recently? Is there a connection between the deceased and Shannon, like did both know the perp? Or did the perp know Both of them but they did not know each other?
Was someone set up? Is there a scapegoat? Coincidences?
Where is Shannon. Too many questions.....
IMOO.

 

[waltzingmatilda]

Something sounds odd to me. Who besides Nott knew that Bradley had been convicted of murder? Why did the police hone in on Bradley? Was it because he was the only known murderer in town? Also the "remains" were found on Nott's property!

If someone was looking for a scapegoat to cover up a murder they didn't have to look far. JMOO

All I know is that Mott knew because Bradley lied and told him he was convicted of murder of his ex's boyfriend when he really murdered his step daughter. I don't think Mott did a background check on him based on msm reports. I suspect, like others here, that Mott hired work release inmates from the local jail. Shannon was also incarcerated for passing bad checks/DUI around '04 (need to go back and look) so perhaps Mott also hired her on work release. This would explain her being employed there the past 10 years.

Mott advertises on the website that it is a minority company as he is a member of the Cherokee Tribe. They appear to do good work. Here is a link..

http://www.mottlandscaping.com/

Having our own wholesale tree and plant nursery allows us to have control of quality, costs and scheduling which is an important factor in making Mott Landscaping the Landscaper of Choice for Contractors.

That, along with our well-trained workforce and specialized equipment makes Mott Landscaping the leader in the industry.

BBM...makes me wonder if the company owns a wood chipper (I've watched Fargo too many times.) and how much access Bradley had to this specialized equipment.

Sorry to be macabre but we must consider all possibilities in our quest to find Shannnon.

moo wm

 

[Treelights]

Here is Shannon's Vimeo account with one video featuring Mott Roofscaping.

http://vimeo.com/user5173126

 

[zelmajane]

I was giving wrong info! Sorry. Retracting this post.

Normally I'm so good about providing links.

 

[zelmajane]

Is there a MSM link for this information?

I was wrong. Going to retract my post.

I was basing it off something my dad just told me but the timeline doesn't add up. Body was found Tuesday AM. He was arrested Tuesday evening. So maybe it could have been Mott.

 

[borndem]

Vannewkirk and Bradley worked for Mott Roofscaping and Landscaping.
Owner Steve Mott, Vannewkirk's boss and friend, said Vannewkirk worked for him for more than 10 years. Bradley began working for him a year ago.
Mott owns the land where the remains were found.



http://webcache.googleusercontent.c...-in-Hampstead-field+&cd=2&hl=en&ct=clnk&gl=us

bbm

Somehow, that is bothersome... Did he send Bradley to that property to do some work on it or to pick up something, etc.? Was Bradley familiar with the property because of something like that? Was Shannon familiar with it?

Coinky-dinks are not usually that around here, are they???

 

[Treelights]

bbm

Somehow, that is bothersome... Did he send Bradley to that property to do some work on it or to pick up something, etc.? Was Bradley familiar with the property because of something like that? Was Shannon familiar with it?

Coinky-dinks are not usually that around here, are they???

"According to Mott, police found the remains around a farm that both Vannewkirk and Bradley had been working."

http://www.wect.com/story/25387900/living-above-an-accused-murderer-bradleys-neighbors-speak

 

[CluelessWonder]

It sure sounds like the guy changed vehicles after Shannon disappeared. I wonder where his old vehicle is. I bet they know. And I bet they have found incriminating evidence in it.

 

[Just K]

rbbm. According to the missing posters, Shannon is 5'6".

Odd, I saw her listed as 5'1"...

UGH, now this:
According to police, Shannon is 5'5", 105 lbs
http://www.wect.com/story/25335978/search-for-shannon-rippy-vannewkirk-continues

 

[SStarr33]

All I know is that Mott knew because Bradley lied and told him he was convicted of murder of his ex's boyfriend when he really murdered his step daughter. I don't think Mott did a background check on him based on msm reports. I suspect, like others here, that Mott hired work release inmates from the local jail. Shannon was also incarcerated for passing bad checks/DUI around '04 (need to go back and look) so perhaps Mott also hired her on work release. This would explain her being employed there the past 10 years.

Per a direct quote from Mott, he hired Bradley from a temp agency.

 

[lonetraveler]

THIS!! I've been getting that feeling as well! Shannon had worked at Mott's for many years. Is the owner married? Could he have been involved with Shannon?? I know I read an article where the owner seemed to highly value Shannon as an employee, but also stated she kept the business going and he didn't know if he would keep the business open now. Really makes me wonder about their relationship status. I guess if there is one, it'll come out in the wash!

:twocents:

Comments made on the web page of WWAY channel 3 (Wilmington tv station) suggested that Shannon was more than an employee of Mott and that she was starting to see Bradley. Don't know if there is anything to this or not.

 

[sophiebelle]

Per a direct quote from Mott, he hired Bradley from a temp agency.

He hired from a temp agency and didn't ask them about background checks because he didn't care. In one of the links above he said so. He would have done it again. Cheap labor and the hires probably wouldn't call out sick or quit. So this was what was important to him.

 

[SStarr33]

He hired from a temp agency and didn't ask them about background checks because he didn't care. In one of the links above he said so. He would have done it again. Cheap labor and the hires probably wouldn't call out sick or quit. So this was what was important to him.

Yes, I think I previously stated that.

The OP stated Mott was hiring work release inmates directly from the jail and I was pointing out he hired from a temp agency.

 

[mahayana]

Hi, I'm new here but have been following the thread from the start. I have several good friends who are/were close friends of Shannon's and heavily involved in the local (Wilmington) search.
I only knew of her peripherally, and I don't know Mott, but I do want to say that friends close to Shannon believe that Mott is a great person who has a history of giving people new starts. Including Shannon-and perhaps quite unfortunately-J.O.Bradley. I think Mott's words are being taken out of context a bit by saying he has no regret about hiring Bradley. The quote sounded more to me like he was saying he was not worried with the information he had even after he falsely was told J.O. Bradley killed his ex's bf (as opposed to the horrible truth). Also, in the news was the quote from Mott that when he was initially interviewed by the police and asked specifically about Bradley, he told police he didn't think Bradley did it/was involved. His biggest crime might be that he had too trusting a perception of people, but then again, if things are as they seem--it's not very often you have a psychopath on your hands and who would expect it?
So, I'm not ruling Mott out, but I don't think he is as strong a possibility, and I think his words might be misunderstood. Most importantly, he is not the one who was packing his stuff, changing his appearance, and had whatever evidence led police to say Bradley was obsessed with her.

 

[sophiebelle]

I'm still wondering how the neighbor knew he was packing a suitcase. It's one thing to be packing your car in full view of everybody, but the post I saw on here, said suitcase.

 

[ClaireNC]

Welcome mahayana! Great first post. Your local insight is very helpful. Thank you.

 

[waltzingmatilda]

Hi, I'm new here but have been following the thread from the start. I have several good friends who are/were close friends of Shannon's and heavily involved in the local (Wilmington) search.
I only knew of her peripherally, and I don't know Mott, but I do want to say that friends close to Shannon believe that Mott is a great person who has a history of giving people new starts. Including Shannon-and perhaps quite unfortunately-J.O.Bradley. I think Mott's words are being taken out of context a bit by saying he has no regret about hiring Bradley. The quote sounded more to me like he was saying he was not worried with the information he had even after he falsely was told J.O. Bradley killed his ex's bf (as opposed to the horrible truth). Also, in the news was the quote from Mott that when he was initially interviewed by the police and asked specifically about Bradley, he told police he didn't think Bradley did it/was involved. His biggest crime might be that he had too trusting a perception of people, but then again, if things are as they seem--it's not very often you have a psychopath on your hands and who would expect it?
So, I'm not ruling Mott out, but I don't think he is as strong a possibility, and I think his words might be misunderstood. Most importantly, he is not the one who was packing his stuff, changing his appearance, and had whatever evidence led police to say Bradley was obsessed with her.

:wagon:

Welcome to WS mahayana! Great first post!

I agree with you about Mr. Mott having too trusting a perception of people. He seems genuinely devastated about Shannon's being missing - possibly murdered. He is even considering closing his business but I hope he doesn't. I don't know Shannon but when I look at the pics of the beautiful roofscapes and landscapes on Mott's website that she helped create, I think she would want him to continue. I just wish in the future he would check the criminal records of his hires before giving them a 2nd chance. JMO

I am glad the law has been corrected so that murderers like Bradley will not be paroled but unfortunately many have already been released back into society. J.O.B. should have never been paroled in the first place. And you are right, the was the one changing his appearance, packing his bags and driving around town in a different car than he usually drove. Not that it really matters, but I'd like to know where he got that car.

IMHO, J.O.B. is a psychopath and a serial killer. Those types can be very charming. Ted Bundy is a good example.

I'm so glad you posted and hope you continue to participate in the discussion and our quest to find Shannon.

wm

 

[ClaireNC]

I found a little tidbit of information about Bradley that I didn't see posted before. It looks like he might have been transferred to prison in Rhode Island for some of his sentence. There are parts of some court records available online. http://www.plainsite.org/dockets/8dqlupj6/rhode-island-district-court/bradley-v-landry-et-al/

Notice this comment: (BBM)

Filed: 3/14/1994, Entered: 3/14/1994
This is a transfer prisoner from Brown Creek, N.C.; claim is for withholding of medical services and racial slur (alleged); this prisoner has history as out patient of psychiatric clinic in N.C. (Smith, M)