Questions for forensic investigator Paul Holes

[friendlysleuther]

POST YOUR QUESTIONS HERE FOR PAUL HOLES THURSDAY, FEB.27th at 8:00 PM EASTERN!
We are very excited to have Paul Holes, the cold case investigator who played a pivotal role in the investigation and arrest of Golden State killer Joseph DeAngelo, as our first guest on Websleuths Ask Me Anything.
Mr. Holes has retired from the Contra Costa County Sheriff's Office and is now the forensic investigator for Othram.
Paul Holes will be on Websleuths on Thursday, Feb. 27th, at 8:00 PM Eastern to answer your questions LIVE!
You can post your questions in advance on the thread below and join us live with Paul Holes to ask your questions.
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Hello! Whenever you say live, does that mean there will be audio/ video or will he just be online at this time ?

If there will be video, will it be on this site or on YouTube or a different platform?

Thank you !

 

[Tricia]

Hello! Whenever you say live, does that mean there will be audio/ video or will he just be online at this time ?

If there will be video, will it be on this site or on YouTube or a different platform?

Thank you !

That means he will be on the forum here, posting his answers to your questions.
They will be posted on THIS THREAD.

 

[friendlysleuther]

That means he will be on the forum here, posting his answers to your questions.
They will be posted on THIS THREAD.

Thank you! I chose the “watch” option & am excited to see this! Hopefully we can get more people on in the future

 

[Tricia]

Thank you! I chose the “watch” option & am excited to see this! Hopefully we can get more people on in the future

That is the plan. Thank you friendlysleuther.
To make sure we are clear. We have a forum called Ask Me Anything. When you click on the forum, you will see two threads.
The first thread is closed to everyone but Paul Holes and the moderators. This thread is where we will take your questions individually and post them for Paul Holes to answer live on Thursday at 8:00 PM Eastern.
The second thread is the thread where you post your questions to Paul.
We will take from the second thread and post the questions in the first thread for Paul to answer. This way Paul doesn't have to wade through all the questions.
If you have any questions please don't hesitate to post them.
Thanks, everyone.
Tricia

 

[BlackholeSeason]

Hi Paul, can you tell us some "current" unsolved cases that have you concerned for public safety, in the sense that the circumstances of the crime might could indicate that the perpetrator is still potentially a high threat?

 

[CrimeTheorist]

Hi, would just like to hear your thoughts on how the Missy Bevers and Liz Barraza cases can be solved?

 

[CrimeTheorist]

What is your theory on what happened to Jonbenet Ramsey? Was it really an intruder?

 

[arielilane]

Hello Paul, Ive got a few more questions about the Liz Barraza case.

I understand if you’re not able to answer certain questions or share your thoughts due to this being an ongoing open investigation, as I would not want to jeopardize the case. However, thank for whatever information you’re able to share with us.

In an earlier interview with KHOU 11, Liz’s parents shared that the Barraza's apartment was burglarized prior to purchasing their home.

In addition, concerning Mike Morford podcast, there’s been mention about a gunshot being fired into Liz’s place of employment not long before she was executed.

In your opinion, is there a connection with both of the two previous events and to the day Liz was killed?
Has someone been wanting to get rid of Liz Barraza for awhile; maybe someone has been seething awhile?

 

[Meitsyeah]

Hello, What is your take on the Oakland County Child Killings from the 70's there is a lot of speculation on County Officials now covering up flaws and mistakes along of critical evidence handling issues?

 

[chaz]

Hi Paul,
With the advancement of DNA technology and the reliance on DNA evidence, are you not afraid for loss of other investigating skills?

 

[tes1984]

Hi Mr Holes,

Are you aware of the UK Batman Rapist case? It's the UK's longest running serial rape investigation.

There's a DNA profile, but no match on the UK national DNA database.

The UK doesn't allow DNA samples to be compared with samples on genealogy websites.

Is there any way (in theory) to get a UK DNA sample onto the US system for potential future comparison to profiles on the US genealogical DNA databases?

 

[Catmommy]

Paul, would you please share with us any cases that haunt you and why. This is a big ask and I thank you in advance.

 

[chiaracelli]

Why does it seem like most police officers are reluctant to look for missing drug addicts?

 

[cenazoic]

Given that web sleuths (generic for all non-professional ‘detectives’) are often viewed as attempting to participate in LE investigations in controversial (and often adversarial) ways, how would you recommend they can best positively contribute to a case, particularly relative old missing persons/UID cases?

 

[Tricia]

Great questions, everyone. Keep them coming.
Remember, on Thursday at 8:00 PM Eastern, CLICK HERE and join Paul as he answers your questions on Websleuths Ask Me Anything.

 

[Deleted member 39678]

My question for Paul is did he read a police report about a sighting of someone who could have been the East Area Rapist in 1978 South Sacramento. Details to follow.

I lived in South Sacramento in 1978 when he was operating in the area. While I didn't personally witness this my best friend and a school mate did along with neighbors.

My friend was hanging out in front of his house with my other friend when they saw a man looking at them from the roof of the next door neighbors. One of my friends yelled at him which caused him to flee. That friend jumped on the neighbors roof in pursuit of the suspect.

With all of the commotion going on the homeowner came out with a shotgun and saw that it was his neighbor on the roof so he lowered his weapon.

Meanwhile the suspect jumped off the roof into the backyard, scaled the fence of an adjoining home and made his escape.

My friend on the roof yelled to the other friend that the suspect was heading to the next block and to follow him. So that friend jumped into his car and drove around to the next block, witnessing a man running and jumping into a VW bug which then took off.

This friend of mine chased the VW Bug down Meadowview Road. He was driving a 1967 Ranchero with a big block engine so there's no way the suspect would get away.

But then a SacPD officer got behind my friend and pulled him over. After my friend explained what was going on the officer let him go and went after the VW.

Never did here more about this incident but it sure seemed like it was the East Area Rapist.

 

[friendlysleuther]

do you think the zodiac killer case will ever be solved?

 

[Lorenathered]

Is there one case that you most want see solved and will never give up on?

 

[Insightful1]

Did you ever exam the murders ( LISK) that Rex Heuermann is being charged with ? If so what is your opinion based on what we know so far about his possible mental/emotional disorders or possible deviancies ?

 

[Insightful1]

Was a profile created on the Golden State killer ? If so how closely did it match DeAngelo ?