Found Deceased PA - Linda Stoltzfoos, 18, Bird-in-Hand, Lancaster County, 21 June 2020 *kidnapping arrest* #3

[Trackergd]

Tiptoeing carefully around the subject of the text messages, the article indicates that 15 texts from JS occurred shortly after LS was abducted. It might explain why some things don't add up in my mind. Why were ONLY the bra and socks buried in the location by the rail line? What was special about those items that JS deemed it so important to hide them in that particular location? Tossing them in a dumpster behind either of the two local smorgasbord restaurants where the trash truck pickups are more numerous would have been a smarter move as the type of trash might have damaged any DNA evidence. Where are the rest of LS's clothing? Did JS drive around and dispose of evidence piecemeal? Disposing of remains would be a major priority as decomp would be starting to occur. If one or more of you are interested in a case project, check to see how many hog farms are in the general area. I expect to see the content of the text messages come up during trial. I really wish I had access to them now as it might give me a better idea where to search.

 

[TTF14]

Wow, I hadn't read that about the text messages. It will certainly be interesting to hear about the content....do we know when the trial is?

 

[Trackergd]

The motion for continuance was on 11/25/2020.

I expect the increase in COVID cases and ramped up restrictions statewide will impact trial schedules for the foreseeable future.

With the approaching holidays I expect little to happen before early next year unless JS want's to make a plea deal to avoid a long stay in a state penitentiary...or if remains are found, a needle in the arm.

 

[Niner]

I've searched thru 12/11/20 for any hearings for him... none so far. I'll do another search thru next week again.

edited to add: nothing thru 12/18/20.

 

[Maplesyrup]

Tiptoeing carefully around the subject of the text messages, the article indicates that 15 texts from JS occurred shortly after LS was abducted. It might explain why some things don't add up in my mind. Why were ONLY the bra and socks buried in the location by the rail line? What was special about those items that JS deemed it so important to hide them in that particular location? Tossing them in a dumpster behind either of the two local smorgasbord restaurants where the trash truck pickups are more numerous would have been a smarter move as the type of trash might have damaged any DNA evidence. Where are the rest of LS's clothing? Did JS drive around and dispose of evidence piecemeal? Disposing of remains would be a major priority as decomp would be starting to occur. If one or more of you are interested in a case project, check to see how many hog farms are in the general area. I expect to see the content of the text messages come up during trial. I really wish I had access to them now as it might give me a better idea where to search.

Oh, I think I know where you are going with the mention of hog farms. Many people don't know what hogs are capable of and would be horrified if they knew.

 

[UnapologeticallyAspie]

Oh, I think I know where you are going with the mention of hog farms. Many people don't know what hogs are capable of and would be horrified if they knew.

That is unless they’ve watched Criminal Minds’, season 4’s “To Hell, And Back“.
MOO.

 

[Tealgrove]

Robert Picton - need I say more?

 

[Jmoose]

Oh, I think I know where you are going with the mention of hog farms. Many people don't know what hogs are capable of and would be horrified if they knew.

Yep...

 

[lex8396]

Unidentified bone found 1 hour 20 minutes from there...

PA - PA - Tinicum Twp, unk sex/race, UP72557, Adventure Island, Delaware River, Aug 2020

 

[Lusitana]

Unidentified bone found 1 hour 20 minutes from there...

PA - PA - Tinicum Twp, unk sex/race, UP72557, Adventure Island, Delaware River, Aug 2020

Oh boy. I hope they find her. I feel terribe for her family.

 

[UnapologeticallyAspie]

Thinking of you Linda and your family this Christmas season.
#prayingforamiracle

 

[Niner]

Just an update of no update - looked thru court site thru 1/8/21 - nothing there...

everyone!

Hopefully in the next few days Linda will be home to her family for Christmas....

 

[Richrd]

!!! Homicide Prosecution !!!​

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Defendant:
Justo Roberto Smoker, 34
(Born 29 March 1986)

Magisterial District Judge Docket:
https://ujsportal.pacourts.us/docketsheets/MDJReport.ashx?docketNumber=MJ-02302-CR-0000596-2020&dnh=064OKAdXSz4RRP9qiJzxuw==

Police Criminal Complaint & Affidavit of Probable Cause
https://bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com/lancasteronline.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/a/6b/a6b2b852-43ac-11eb-9ab9-33c3e810cfc7/5fe0d2917e9f9.pdf.pdf

Lancaster Newspapers:
Justo Smoker charged with Linda Stoltzfoos' murder

Google™ Supplements & Updates:
Linda Stoltzfoos - Justo Smoker - Google Search

Pre-Trial Confinement in Lancaster County Prison:
NO Bail Permitted
(Inmate # 64019 & 2020-0002038)​

[Contribution # 7821
Thread # 533562]
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[coastal]

!!! Homicide Prosecution !!!​

.

Defendant:
Justo Smoker, 34
(Born 29 March 1986)

Magisterial District Judge Docket:
https://ujsportal.pacourts.us/docketsheets/MDJReport.ashx?docketNumber=MJ-02302-CR-0000596-2020&dnh=064OKAdXSz4RRP9qiJzxuw==

Lancaster Newspapers:
Justo Smoker charged with Linda Stoltzfoos' murder

Google™ Supplements & Updates:
Linda Stoltzfoos - Justo Smoker - Google Search​

Thanks, Richrd. From your link:

Justo Smoker charged with Linda Stoltzfoos' murder

>>>snip

“Given the circumstances of Linda’s disappearance; specifically, that she was forcefully abducted by a stranger, we always feared she suffered a tragic fate,” Lancaster County District Attorney Heather Adams said Monday. “After careful consideration of all of the facts uncovered by the investigation as a whole, we are now in a position – legally – to charge Smoker with murder.”

 

[sds71]

Smoker’s conduct on and around the time of Linda’s kidnapping, along with physical evidence, supports the allegations that he kidnapped and murdered her.

Within hours prior to those stalking incidents and Linda’s abduction, Smoker purchased alcohol and multiple pairs of disposable cleaning gloves. Additionally, Smoker bought shoe and boot laces on the morning of the kidnapping.
Regarding the kidnapping, evidence including witness statements, indicates Smoker placed Linda in his vehicle, then drove to the eastern side of Lancaster County, including remote areas within the Welsh Mountains, which spans more than 1,000 acres of dense woods.
Cellphone evidence shows Smoker then traveled to 3104 Harvest Drive, where Linda’s bra and stockings were later found buried. Smoker returned to the site several times in subsequent days, cellphone evidence shows. DNA attributable to Smoker was found on one of those buried stockings. Smoker then returned home and thoroughly washed and cleaned his red Kia sedan.
Evidence also demonstrates that Smoker discarded items, including: the recently purchased gloves and multiple shoe and boot laces, shoes he wore on June 21, and car floor mats, which commonly contain trace evidence; those items were never found in police searches.

Sourced via CRIMEWATCH®: NEWS POST: Man Charged with Kidnapping Linda Stoltzfoos Now Charged with Her Murder

Justo Smoker now charged with homicide in connection with disappearance of Linda Stolzfoos | fox43.com

 

[coastal]

Thanks, Richrd. From your link:

Justo Smoker charged with Linda Stoltzfoos' murder

>>>snip

“Given the circumstances of Linda’s disappearance; specifically, that she was forcefully abducted by a stranger, we always feared she suffered a tragic fate,” Lancaster County District Attorney Heather Adams said Monday. “After careful consideration of all of the facts uncovered by the investigation as a whole, we are now in a position – legally – to charge Smoker with murder.”

Quoting myself to say I watched the Lancaster County DA's press conference here:

NEWS POST: Man Charged with Kidnapping Linda Stoltzfoos Now Charged with Her Murder

>>>snip

2.01/9:18
Heather Adams, District Attorney of Lancaster County:

While Linda has not yet been found, efforts to locate her continue...

 

[coastal]

edit oops

 

[Rosiebones]

I wonder if he will tell where she is in exchange for a sentence reduction for example, from life without parole to parole after 75 years. Does Pennsylvania have the death penalty?

 

[Inquisitive2018]

Wow,
seems premediated , he was on the hunt that day to kill someone, Not sure why he did not place the clothes with where he placed her body but I am glad he is stupid, I bet he thought he was slick.

 

[MaryG12]

Oh, I think I know where you are going with the mention of hog farms. Many people don't know what hogs are capable of and would be horrified if they knew.

I've heard of that and know and it makes me shudder.