Yup, glutton for punishment! I've been reading more forums, researching legal docs, real estate site, etc., so pardon my seeming absence for a few days. I've been flipping through site after site, learning and catching up on a lot.
The following is just my opinion (with a bit of "rumor" mixed it. I say "rumor" because I personally have not seen any documentation listing exact diagnosis or treatments).
A) Oriah - PRESCRIPTIONS:
With regard to the prescription bottles found in the Jamison Family's truck. That is something that bothered me, as soon as, I learned about the fact that Bobby Jamison had a back problem (to the point he possibly slouched when standing). I have back issues, I had a 360 back fusion. 1st, there's no way someone suffering from back issues that bad (IMHO) is going to be able to cover much of the terrain on Red Oak Mountain (from all that I've seen of it). 2nd, there is no way that someone who has been on prescription pain medication for an on-going back problem that still exists and is seemingly as bad as Bobby Jamison was rumored to have one (Again - IMHO), is going to just up and stop taking pain medication cold turkey! (Btw, Dr's don't even recommend anyone doing that, because of the shock to your system as most pain medication/prescribed opiates have the added compound of acetaminophen mixed into them, which your body becomes addicted to over time, so suddenly ceasing in-take versus gradually lowering your in-take levels, can cause your body to go into withdrawal and depending on medication in-take levels, it can cause shock, and actually cause death).
Point is, Bobby Jamison, would have to be getting his prescriptions from somewhere or someone, if he were around to take them still. (IMHO)
I'm not sure what Shirelyn was on, if anything, as I have only heard "rumors" she occasionally went off her medications, whatever they were.
B) Little726 - "COPS" GRANT FUND BAN
I looked at the article you posted, yes, the LE had a ban in 2009, but that article stated it ended "in March"..also did you note that the Sheriff (Israel Beauchamp) at the time said he wasn't even aware of a ban, and that he had not requested any grant money? Yeah, because weaponry of that caliber is so cheap! I'm sure there are LOTS of local county Sheriff Offices across the U.S. that can afford to "purchase" such weaponry! (NOT!!) *sheesh*
C) LATIMER COUNTY SHERIFF's OFFICE:
I went back on their website today (
www.latimercountysheriff.com) and "oddly enough", instead of discussing 'fancy' recently "granted" built-in video sunglasses, loose cattle roaming about, and a new cattle database. The Sheriff's message is ALL about how efficient at stopping crime their department happens to be (quoting numbers and everything)! There are two arrow buttons shown in the left corner of the page, that is suppose to allow you to flip back to previous (<) or next (>) listed Sheriff's messages (on my cell the back/previous arrow button doesn't seem to work), so I'm not sure if the "flip to previous" arrow button actually does or does not work. I would certainly find it interesting if that prior message discussing video sunglasses, etc. has been removed. Only from the perspective of there no longer being archived proof of the Sheriff's statements focusing on a loose roaming cattle, a new cattle database, and newly granted built-in video sunglasses, when there is still a whole family missing (The Jamison Family: Bobby, Shirelyn, and Madyson), 2 girls shot dead, and a on-going serious meth production/sales issue in Latimer County, OK, and no actual "conclusions/arrests" to either the Missing Family or Murdered Girls cases.
I don't know much about Sheriff Robert Brooks, but I would be interested to know if any WS has experience contacting him or his office regarding the Jamison Family case.
Personally, I am wondering about his sincerity. Researching the history of corruption and inefficiency of the local LE in OK, a sweeping generalization, I know, but I've seen too much over the last few months NOT to question local LE in OK, until they prove actual interest/effort to stop/solve crimes versus ignoring them.
The Latimer County Sheriff's Office has to realize the scrutiny they remain under, due to ongoing interest in the Jamison Family's disappearance.
People can say what they want, but I think there are enough of us interested parties out there to keep the candle lit and the magnifying glass on the local LE, for years to come! At least, that's my own intention, along with getting professional help to look at this case, until there are some definitive answers!
URL (updated page 09/07/11):
http://latimercountysheriff.com/sheriff/
LOVING IT! -- PORTIONS OF SHERIFF ROBERT BROOK's CURRENTLY POSTED MESSAGE DATED 09/07/11:
(The portions are quoted verbatim; however, the commas were adjusted to show up properly-except under Sheriff's signature in order to show how they posted on their site, since whom ever does the Sheriff's page doesn't know how to write HTML code or is using a program, that does not post commas properly online -- typo and all):
"Our jail activity kept at a steady pace during August. We booked 77 people which is down from 83 in July. Out in the field there were eleven reports generated as follows; 7 assaults, 2 breaking and entering, 1 larceny/thefts, and 1 auto/A.T.V. thefts. I am very happy to see that theft cases were down from July. In addition to our local theft cases, we were able to help a couple of our neighboring counties with some of their theft cases. We are still working cases from previous moths. You probably noticed that we were also able to catch a few dopers and one of the dope cooks we caught back in July was sentenced to ten years in prison. I'd like to give the D.A.'s office a big pat on the back for that one."...
..."As you all have probably figured out, I can't stand thieves!"..
"Sheriff Robert Brooks
Latimer County Sheriff’s Office"
D) wfgodot - OETA TV PROGRAM SCHEDULED 09/16/11:
It's about time the Media shows interest in highlighting this case. I realize that it is through the efforts of a few select Journalists/Reports that this Missing Jamison Family Case is even being brought to the attention of the public, so THANK YOU!! TO EACH OF THEM!! As a member of John Q public, your efforts are appreciated...and to those Media that are NOT focusing on the Jamison Family disappearance, SHAME ON YOU! You ought to either be pushing whom ever you need in order to cover this story or turn in your membership card to the human race!!
--- Praying for the MISSING Jamison Family, where ever they may be! ---