Found Deceased OK - Aja Johnson, 7, Geronimo, 24 January 2010 - #2

[eyes4crime]

How disappointing - we already know that Hobbs is a terrible person, the picture they drew of Hobbs is something like this?

He needs very little money - just enough for ciggs, booze, and a little food

He's a self taught auto mechanic and will do work cheap

He cruises the internet for lonely women

He frequents bars and will hustle a game of pool

Cowering abuser who preys on women and children

He has no problem taking the bus or hitchhiking

Considers himself the victim and takes NO responsibility for his actions

ROSE tattooed across top of fingers on right hand
LOVE tattooed across top of fingers on left hand

Has a crooked nose
Will change hair color,
Grow facial hair

threatened to kill his children with a hammer - murdered Tanya, his wife instead, with blows to neck, chest, and abdomen...

This is NOT a custodial kidnapping

Okay - now did they say even one word about little AJa? Anything, like do they think Aja is still with Hobbs? We know what he's like, he can't get any worse, can he? This is tragic. I'm so sad!!!! WHERE IS BEAUTIFUL AJA!!!

 

[In da Middle]

Michelle Sigona has updated her post on Aja - here's a new pic -- she says it was taken hours before Tonya's murder

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According to a brand new press release issued from the Oklahoma Bureau of Investigation we are learning more about Hobbs and his habits. The release says, “From the hundreds of interviews we have conducted so far, a very clear picture of Lester Hobbs is unfolding. Hobbs can survive on very little money. In fact, his needs seem to be met with only cigarettes, liquor, and very little food. He is a self-taught automobile mechanic and will offer to do minor car repairs for little money. He has worked in the past in small automotive garages and as a mechanic in service stations. He also likes to frequent bars and will hustle a game of pool for money. He likes to cruise the Internet searching for lonely women. If Hobbs no longer has a vehicle, he will travel across the country by bus or will hitchhike. Hobbs’ own family members say he always considers himself the victim and never takes responsibility for his actions. They describe him as a cowering abuser who preys on women and children. His criminal record supports this. As to Aja’s kidnapping, this is in no way a custodial kidnapping where a non-custodial parent runs away with their own child. As you see in photographs, Hobbs like to change his appearance, ever so slightly, with hair color and with the way he grows facial hair. There are two physical characteristics, though, that will not be easy to hide: tattoos and a broken nose. He has the word “ROSE” tattooed across the top of the fingers of his right hand and “LOVE” tattooed across the top of the fingers of his left hand. His nose is visibly cooked from being broken sometime in the past. This is clearly shown in the photograph of him lying in the bed. Another photograph shows Hobbs sitting behind Aja on a four-wheeler. This photograph was taken just moments before they drove to the Wal-Mart in Lawton where the photograph of the car was obtained. Tonya Hobbs filed a protective order just months before she was murdered. That protective order documents that Lester Hobbs threatened to kill her children with a hammer. It now appears that Lester Hobbs carried out that threat and actually used a hammer to kill his wife.”

more here

http://www.michellesigona.com/2010/02/new-pictures-and-information-to-come-in-the-aja-johnson-case/

Wow, does the dude ever smile?? Every pic I have seen of him looks like such a sourpus. No aging laugh lines there.

 

[wfgodot]

Search for Aja Johnson continues
Posted: Feb 25, 2010 4:53 PM CST

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Authorities do not have any new information, but they painted a clearer picture about who Hobbs really is. For starters, they say he is a self-taught mechanic who can survive on very little.

"The intensity of this man hunt and our search for you will not lessen; it will not end until Aja is returned. For once in your life do something right. Release Aja now," said Richard Goss of the OSBI.

An emotional plea from the OSBI to the man they think has little Aja. They have searched high and low, knocked on doors and have even broadcast the case on national television, but so far have come up empty handed.

They do now know more about Hobbs, her stepfather, and the man they say took her, a man they say can survive on liquor, cigarettes, and very little food.

"He has always played the victim card and has never ever taken responsibility for his own actions in his entire life," said Goss referring to statements made by Hobbs' own family.
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"The intensity of this man hunt and our search for you will not lessen; it will not end until Aja is returned. For once in your life do something right. Release Aja now," said Richard Goss of the OSBI.
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The OSBI has a message for anyone who could be helping Hobbs.

"Simply drop her off at a Target, a Wal-Mart, K-Mart, or any other busy store where she will be safe. Simply attach a note to her clothing that simply states &#8216;call police amber alert Aja Johnson'."

Officials also say the right phone call could earn you $20,000. That is what the OSBI is offering for information about either Lester Hobbs or Aja Johnson's whereabouts. If you know anything call your local police.
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and more at
http://www.kswo.com/global/story.asp?s=12046434

 

[Oriah]

How disappointing - we already know that Hobbs is a terrible person, the picture they drew of Hobbs is something like this?

He needs very little money - just enough for ciggs, booze, and a little food

He's a self taught auto mechanic and will do work cheap

He cruises the internet for lonely women

He frequents bars and will hustle a game of pool

Cowering abuser who preys on women and children

He has no problem taking the bus or hitchhiking

Considers himself the victim and takes NO responsibility for his actions

ROSE tattooed across top of fingers on right hand
LOVE tattooed across top of fingers on left hand

Has a crooked nose
Will change hair color,
Grow facial hair

threatened to kill his children with a hammer - murdered Tanya, his wife instead, with blows to neck, chest, and abdomen...

This is NOT a custodial kidnapping

Okay - now did they say even one word about little AJa? Anything, like do they think Aja is still with Hobbs? We know what he's like, he can't get any worse, can he? This is tragic. I'm so sad!!!! WHERE IS BEAUTIFUL AJA!!!

BUT!
Now we know where to find him, because cigarettes and alcohol are physically addictive. And we know to check all autobody repairs, the car trail, and privately owned 'shops.' We know to look for a change in physical appearance. We know he's not checking into rehab somewhere. We know he has a survivalist mentality- but that's not truly possible with addiction.
He knows what to look out for....but so do we.

Lester- if you or anyone who knows you is reading this- let Aja go in a safe place. It's the right thing to do.

Oriah

 

[wfgodot]

More of the same from the Daily Oklahoman site, but the important thing is that the press conference is keeping the story IN THE NEWS:

Agents say Aja Johnson's suspected abductor can survive on little money and food

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Through hundreds of interviews, investigators said, they have uncovered the portrait of a drifter who can hustle money in pool halls, work on cars and sustain himself on pocket change. Now, more than a month after Aja's disappearance, they are again pleading for the public's help.
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and much more at
http://newsok.com/agents-say-aja-jo...article/3442219?custom_click=headlines_widget

(Good article, w/big picture of Hobbs)

 

[Oriah]

Wow, does the dude ever smile?? Every pic I have seen of him looks like such a sourpus. No aging laugh lines there.

Lifetime of addiction, if you ask me.

 

[eyes4crime]

~~snipped from the article~~

It's been 33 days since Tanya Hobbs was found in the trailer....

"I have a message directly for Lester Hobbs," Goss said. "The intensity of this manhunt, our search for you, will not lessen, will not end, until Aja is returned. Release Aja now."

http://www.news9.com/global/story.asp?s=12045178

 

[Michaellan]

Aja can't survive on liquor, cigarettes and very little food. We need to find her NOW.

 

[Michaellan]

Michelle Sigona has updated her post on Aja - here's a new pic -- she says it was taken hours before Tonya's murder

<snip>


Yes, that was taken in the driveway of his sisters home. I can tell by the house across the street.

Does anybody know if they found that jacket Aja has on in the RV?

 

[Texas Mist]

More of the same from the Daily Oklahoman site, but the important thing is that the press conference is keeping the story IN THE NEWS:

Agents say Aja Johnson's suspected abductor can survive on little money and food

---
Through hundreds of interviews, investigators said, they have uncovered the portrait of a drifter who can hustle money in pool halls, work on cars and sustain himself on pocket change. Now, more than a month after Aja's disappearance, they are again pleading for the public's help.
---
and much more at
http://newsok.com/agents-say-aja-jo...article/3442219?custom_click=headlines_widget

(Good article, w/big picture of Hobbs)

Houston's Fox news has a new article online....don't know if they are covering this on TV.

HOUSTON - An Oklamhoma man accused of killing his wife and kidnapping her daughter last month may be in the Corpus Christi area.

a little more here -- I wish they'd have mentioned the reward & included clearer pics of Aja and different pics showing the multiple looks of the monster Hobbs.

http://www.myfoxhouston.com/dpp/news/texas/100225-okla-amber-alert

I'll check Corpus Christi news...BRB

ETA - only finding old Corpus Christi news...and FWIW, back in January it was reported that Hobbs may have headed to Rockport TX - which is close to CC.

 

[Oriah]

Aja can't survive on liquor, cigarettes and very little food. We need to find her NOW.

I agree. We will be back out this weekend.

 

[darlin gal]

Pool halls, junkyards, gas stations, bars, liquor stores would all be great places to hang fliers. I wish I lived in OK!

 

[Oriah]

Houston's Fox news has a new article online....don't know if they are covering this on TV.

HOUSTON - An Oklamhoma man accused of killing his wife and kidnapping her daughter last month may be in the Corpus Christi area.

a little more here -- I wish they'd have mentioned the reward & included clearer pics of Aja and different pics showing the multiple looks of the monster Hobbs.

http://www.myfoxhouston.com/dpp/news/texas/100225-okla-amber-alert

I'll check Corpus Christi news...BRB

ETA - only finding old Corpus Christi news...and FWIW, back in January it was reported that Hobbs may have headed to Rockport TX - which is close to CC.

Yes- please post fliers, anyone on that 35 stretch down south. I can't imagine he dead-ended in CC, but then again...you never know.

 

[mysticrose]

Yes- please post fliers, anyone on that 35 stretch down south. I can't imagine he dead-ended in CC, but then again...you never know.

I posted to several friends I have in Rockport, TX about Aja, I will refresh their memory . They also travel to Mexico from there often I'll see if I can get them to post some flyers in Rockport and the border there where they go into Mexico.

 

[OkieGal]

Does anybody know if they found that jacket Aja has on in the RV?

Yes, according to the list of items seized the jacket was in the RV.

Property seized from Lester Hobbs camper via search warrants executed since Jan 25th:

one green towel
one white towel
one gray shawl
one black t-shirt
one quilt
two sheets
two pillows (she was wrapped up)
one woman's purse
Tonya Hobb's ID card
her cell phone
one baggy with green leafy substance
one men's billfold with Lester Hobb's ID card and social security card
Various (10) handwritten notes
three notepads
empty soda cans and water bottles
one cigarette butt
one hammer
one shower rod
one toothbrush
one Winchester knife set
one pocket knife
two vehicle registration documents
receipts for a cell phone and from Walmart
empty bottle of hair dye
one empty wine bottle
Aja Johnson's Hannah Montana backpack filled with clothes - her jacket, pajamas, and change of clothes were all left behind.

 

[Oriah]

Does anybody know if they found that jacket Aja has on in the RV?

I don't know that anyone has. Hopefully she still has it with her.
ETA- I am not sure that was the same jacket they were referring to in the seized items.

 

[OkieGal]

Pool halls, junkyards, gas stations, bars, liquor stores would all be great places to hang fliers. I wish I lived in OK!

I have been searching for addresses to such places on the internet and mailing flyers out all week. I wish I could get out and post them but taking my kids in some of these places would not be a good idea.

 

[Oriah]

I have been searching for addresses to such places on the internet and mailing flyers out all week. I wish I could get out and post them but taking my kids in some of these places would not be a good idea.

Definately do NOT take your children anywhere like the possible places coming up. In fact, don't even take yourself without good company.

 

[eyes4crime]

Where are you beautiful Aja?

 

[darlin gal]

"Hobbs can survive on very little money 20 bucks here; 20 bucks there," Goss said. "In fact, his needs seem to be met with only cigarettes, liquor, and very little food. He is a self-taught automobile mechanic and will offer to do minor repairs for little money. He has worked in the past in small automotive garages and as a mechanic in service stations.
"He likes to cruise the Internet searching for lonely women," Goss said. "If Hobbs no longer has a vehicle, he will travel across the country by bus, or will hitchhike."

Read more: http://www.newsok.com/agents-say-aj...9?custom_click=headlines_widget#ixzz0gcGk4xH9
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