GUILTY TX - Billy Joe Harris for rapes of elderly women in 6 counties, 2011

[Missizzy]

DeepThinker--Just to be clear, the man who passed lived in Stafford, TX but was formerly of Yoakum. The funeral home which handled the service, though, is in Yoakum. I've checked kids and grandchildren on FB and MS and not seen much of interest. No memorial pages, no comments about "uncle or daddy passing" or even a RIP. But surely, a man of 53 would have some younger family members with some sort of web presence. One would think.

Stafford is a suburb on Houston, about 100 miles from Yoakum--and away from where the cluster of attacks occurred. My first thought was a mail carrier but I'm wondering about a truck driver. The man might have been ill for awhile and not affiliated with a company or could have been unemployed. If he was a mail carrier, I would think that that info would be listed as well as the town he worked in. Mail carriers often are well known in their communities--especially small towns.

Anybody having luck finding out what street AG lives on? That will give us a location for one attack. If the info proves correct for the MO of most rapists, we can look at that first attack (at least the first which was reported, remember) and make the assumption that the rapist lived within blocks of the address.

Remember the comment about the Organized Rapist? It was that the OR often seeks out the victim again or attempts to show concern for the victim through LE or the media. That's why I've been so interested in learning more about this neighbor and this street.

 

[WholeLottaRosie]

Bumping for the older ladies of Texas. I know nothing, just hate to see this slip off main page, and, am hoping someone might take a look at this and join the discussion!!!

I was wondering about being a taxidermist myself, TGIRecovered. And the similarities to the ones in LA really do need further checking.

And, Missizzy, I agree, I want to know some more about the neighbor as well. I can't find the street, but, I bet someone will.

 

[Missizzy]

Just a wild thought but we need to look at the arsonists caught in Texas. They were operating in the same area--at least when they hit around Temple. Are there ever correlations or connections between the two crimes?

ITA, this needs to be kept front and center. I was so upset to hear that there had been similar rapes in Mississippi but they'd gotten under our radar.

 

[Texas Mist]

Just a wild thought but we need to look at the arsonists caught in Texas. They were operating in the same area--at least when they hit around Temple. Are there ever correlations or connections between the two crimes?

ITA, this needs to be kept front and center. I was so upset to hear that there had been similar rapes in Mississippi but they'd gotten under our radar.

MissIzzy, I don't think the church fires are related -- except that TX has/had a lotta whackos on the loose.

Here's a link w/ a map of the church fires...they're mostly in NE TX (Tyler area)

http://www.kltv.com/Global/story.asp?S=11976780

 

[justthinkin]

I believe I've found the street AG lives on. It's 1114 West Grand. The phone's not listed in his name, probably his wife's name. I checked the listings on whitepages.com because you can sometimes get the ages of the people behind the phone numbers. Anyhoo, there was no age given in this instance. The first 2 letters of his first name are reversed, but I still think it's probably him. There's no one else listed or associated with a listing who bears a name that's even close to his first name besides the one listing I found. It's on page 4, and the listing is for a VG. AG or RG is listed as part of the household.

 

[justthinkin]

Just a wild thought but we need to look at the arsonists caught in Texas. They were operating in the same area--at least when they hit around Temple. Are there ever correlations or connections between the two crimes?

ITA, this needs to be kept front and center. I was so upset to hear that there had been similar rapes in Mississippi but they'd gotten under our radar.

I read a book about different types of rapists years ago, but darn if memory serves me well on the various types today. I don't really think rapists are usually associated with arson because for an arsonist, he is sexually excited by the sight of the fire itself. That's his turn on.

 

[justthinkin]

Bumping for the older ladies of Texas. I know nothing, just hate to see this slip off main page, and, am hoping someone might take a look at this and join the discussion!!!

I was wondering about being a taxidermist myself, TGIRecovered. And the similarities to the ones in LA really do need further checking.

And, Missizzy, I agree, I want to know some more about the neighbor as well. I can't find the street, but, I bet someone will.

I know the rapist took deer heads from one of the women's houses in Leon County. I can't imagine a taxidermist would do something like that. In the past, Leon County bucks were not noted for their wonderful racks/antlers. Most likely the deer heads he took were nothing to get excited about.

Could it be this rapist was originally an inner city boy in Houston perhaps, and he was in some kind of awe of the deer heads because he hadn't had much if any exposure to wildlife? I'm thinking that's a distinct possibility.

 

[Missizzy]

So glad you found the address, justthinkin. I also saw the reversed letters and wondered about that. I think you are correct though, in doing some cross-checking. The Bluebonnet Youth Ranch is located .31 miles from that address--less than one minute of travel time. Now, I'm not sure if this is the office for the BYR or the actual ranch.

I did a check and learned that Yoakum High School is in the same area--only .36 miles from the youth ranch. So these three locations are all just a few blocks from one another. I wonder if the rapist lived at the BYR, went to Yoakum High and walked this area for several years? I wonder if an elder teacher either entranced him or repulsed him? Hmmmmmm

 

[Missizzy]

Just a thought. St. Joseph's Catholic Church is also within a few blocks of all these addresses. I've linked the neighbor's family to that church. Remember, this is a very small town and things are close together. I had not noticed that the church also runs an elementary school (only a block away). I doubt that the Bluebonnet Youth Ranch kids would go there as the youth ranch isn't a parochial children's home.

However, could a young man have grown up in Yoakum, attended St. Joseph's elementary school and possibly attended the church? He would know that area very well. There's been so much mention of these ladies getting up extremely early for 6:30 am Mass. I wonder if there's a correlation with that fact and the possibility that they might have been retired teachers at the school, and thus very dedicated to their church? I've thought of nuns but they typically live communally when they retire and one victim mentioned a son. I don't believe, though, that all teachers at Catholic schools are nuns, are they? If you do the math, this man would have gone to elementary school in the 90's.

I'm really starting to think that it's quite probable that the rapist grew up in this neighborhood and has probably struck there more than even the 2-3 times we know of.

 

[Missizzy]

OK, I'm gonna go way out on a limb here. Go to MS and go to advanced search. Choose a black male between ages 20-25 within 5 miles of the Yoakum, TX zip code of 77995. You'll get only a handful of hits. Check them all out and see what you think. I've had my eye on a particular person for over a month now. This will sound oovy groovy but I made a tiny typo when entering his name today and with one letter added...hmmm.....spelled out something very interesting. I am not pointing the finger at anyone and I'll just let you guys see what you think. Maybe, I'm nuts.

In a similar vein, I checked out this page for the Bluebonnet Youth Ranch:

http://www.manta.com/coms2/dnbcompany_jwnfrc

Scroll down to the bottom and check out some "related companies". Notice that one is the Housing Authority and another pkgs. software. Remember that name when you are on MS. You'll note that literally everything in Yoakum--elementary schools, middle school, high school, churches, the businesses listed above--all are within blocks of the rape victim's street.

Let me know what you think.

 

[Missizzy]

Remember how we've all wondered how the rapist found the one Yoakum woman even after she'd been moved? Well, think about that. The news reports state that she was moved by LE. But who do we know would help a nice church lady in distress with an emergency move? Her church, of course.

Possibly, the rapist attends this church and is well aware of where this woman moved as he either helped her move or heard of the move from family and friends.

Have we ever considered the fact that besides being vision impaired without glasses at 4 am (who isn't?), that these women might be blind? The purpose of removing the lightbulb might not be to keep the women from seeing him but for the purpose of preventing neighbors from seeing him. I do know that one woman drove so she doesn't fit that profile but what about the Yoakum woman? And I know that some women have given a vague description but it's only been extremely vague. I'm really wondering about serious vision impairment for a few. Even the loud ticking sound could certainly have been reported by someone with blindness or near blindness as their other senses become hyper-sensitive. She said it sounded like a time bomb. Clocks, to most our ears, aren't that loud.

I've just been really pondering this case as I'm afraid this guy is going to try this again soon. We've got to stop him.

 

[justthinkin]

OK, I'm gonna go way out on a limb here. Go to MS and go to advanced search. Choose a black male between ages 20-25 within 5 miles of the Yoakum, TX zip code of 77995. You'll get only a handful of hits. Check them all out and see what you think. I've had my eye on a particular person for over a month now. This will sound oovy groovy but I made a tiny typo when entering his name today and with one letter added...hmmm.....spelled out something very interesting. I am not pointing the finger at anyone and I'll just let you guys see what you think. Maybe, I'm nuts.

In a similar vein, I checked out this page for the Bluebonnet Youth Ranch:

http://www.manta.com/coms2/dnbcompany_jwnfrc

Scroll down to the bottom and check out some "related companies". Notice that one is the Housing Authority and another pkgs. software. Remember that name when you are on MS. You'll note that literally everything in Yoakum--elementary schools, middle school, high school, churches, the businesses listed above--all are within blocks of the rape victim's street.

Let me know what you think.

What is MS?

 

[Texas Mist]

MS = MySpace, justthinkin...HTH

Has anybody else been following the news on the Kansas City MO "Waldo Rapist"?....he's a lot like the TX rapist in that he seems to be surveilling his 'prey' before he attacks, the women live fairly close to each other, and live alone.....I recall that 2 of the 5 women are 50 & 53 yo but I wanna say at least 1 is in her 20's (apologies, but I haven't been committing all ages to memory).....he likes to enter thru windows, too....they have a sketch released of him - and add'l info such as how he smells & his bad breath. yuck.

NEhoo - thought I'd post the 'psyche' info on him -- interesting that they think he may have a job which gives him access to data on the women....So see - we're not doing so bad w/ our sleuthing after all.




Dr. Tahir Rahman, a Kansas City forensic psychiatrist, said there is little doubt the rapist was watching media coverage as police tore apart a sidewalk and sewer line looking for evidence on Monday. It is also possible the suspect was feeling guilty about the crime, a possible explanation for the gap in time between some of the assaults.

“There is a period of satiation and then the drive comes back until they perform the heinous act again,” said Rahman, who evaluates sexual predators before they stand trial to gage their mental competency and understanding of the crimes.

According to a study by the FBI’s Behavioral Science Unit in Quantico, there are three different approaches by serial rapists.

In the “con” approach, a predator pretends to be a police officer or other authority figure to trick his victims. In the “blitz” approach, rapists subdue their victims by striking them in the head or using chemicals to knock them out.

The third method is the “surprise,” which Rahman said fits the Waldo rapist’s profile.

“This would be a person who breaks into a home and surprises his victim and attacks them with one of these awful, heinous rapes stories that we’re hearing,” said Rahman.

According to the forensic psychiatrist, the rapist likely fantasizes about the sense of power and control more than the sexual attack. The willingness to follow those impulses is what makes the suspect so dangerous.

“It’s very common for people to have these sexual fantasies, but to act on them and brutalize people in these heinous acts is a very different thing,” Rahman said.

Residents in the neighborhoods have wondered how the rapist has been able to study his victims without being noticed, especially considering the vigilance and awareness.

Rahman said it is possible the suspect is gathering information about his victims in other ways. For instance, he could have a job where he has access to data. He could also be combing through social-networking sites to find single women.



http://www.nbcactionnews.com/news/l...Insight-on-Serial/UKJk-ZYPYUaytkhL7EN6aw.cspx

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"All victims are single women who live alone," said Capt. Rich Lockhart of the KCPD. "What that tells us is the guy is spending some time in neighborhoods casing area, because he's able to five times in a row pick out a victim."

Lockhart says that's typical for serial rapists, who will typically look for a woman who fits their profile. But Lockhart warns that shouldn't put women who don't live alone at ease just because the suspect has attacked five single women.

"The guy could make a mistake and show up at your house," said Lockhart.

Another clue to the suspect is the close proximity of the attacks to each other.

"It's probably an area he lives in or lived there, and he's familiar with it and that provides level of comfort when committing these crimes," said Lockhart.

The "why" for the crimes is a tougher question for police, but they say that so far his actions are shedding some light.

"It does tell us he's very bold that he's not afraid of getting caught," said Lockhart. "When he will go out there knowing we have a sketch of him out there, knowing everyone in neighborhoods looking for him, knowing police are looking for him and commit another one of these rapes like he did recently."


http://www.fox4kc.com/news/wdaf-story-waldo-rapist-suspect-clues-9p-022310,0,3259708.story

If you wanna get caught up on the Waldo rapist, here's a good link.

http://www.fox4kc.com/news/waldorapes/

I think of the terrified women in KS City anytime the CenTex rapist crosses my mind (which is a *lot*)....I don't think the MO & TX rapists are one in the same, just interesting how similar the crimes seem to be -- at least w/ the info that's been released to date.

 

[DeepThinker]

What is MS?

I believe it's My Space

 

[Missizzy]

Yes, I'd seen the story on the stinky rapist. I don't think that's our guy, do you? I still really wonder about the rapist who hit several times in Houston. He's a bit taller and heavier but dark skinned and hit a variety of ages. He's the one who was wearing scrubs. He's hit several times in a nice apt. complex where med students live.

You know what's really awful? That there's so many. That's sickening.

 

[Texas Mist]

Elderly Woman Attacked In Moody
Posted: Mar 01, 2010 11:20 AM CST

An elderly woman from Moody was attacked early Monday morning in her home.

It happened near the intersection of Meador Drive and Avenue D. McLennan County Sheriff's Deputies and Texas Rangers are on the scene. Federal agents are also on the scene.

There's no word yet if the case is connected to the "Twilight Rapist," a man responsible for the rapes and robberies of multiple elderly women across the state of Texas.

http://www.centraltexasnow.com/global/story.asp?s=12062987


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Local Incident May Be Linked To Texas Serial Rape Case

MOODY (March 1, 2010)—Investigators say an incident in the McLennan County town of Moody may be linked to a series of rapes, attempted rapes and burglaries targeting elderly women in Central and South Texas dating back to January 2009.

Authorities say they’re investigating a burglary and an attack that sent an 80-year-old woman to the hospital.

Information about her injuries and condition wasn’t immediately available Monday afternoon.

Moody police, McLennan County sheriff’s deputies and Texas Rangers were at a house Monday in the 1700 block of Avenue D in Moody, along with a team from the Department of Public Safety’s crime lab.

Authorities said that the incident may be linked to the serial rapes.

If that’s the case, then it would mark the first time the rapist has struck in McLennan County.

more here

http://www.kwtx.com/home/headlines/85826312.html

Moody is part of the Waco metro area...another small town...looks like another 'nice brick house' if the pic above is the survivor's house.

At least this attack was reported quickly -- as opposed to days later.

Prayers for the latest little lady attacked by the monster.

 

[Missizzy]

I just heard and I'm sick. Please post everything you can. Prayers for this woman and her family.

 

[Missizzy]

I know we'll be all over this address but I just want to say that if this were my Momma, I wouldn't want her house shown on the news. Isn't that an invasion of privacy? That sure isn't typical IME. How do you guys feel about this?

 

[Missizzy]

So, all we know so far is that the woman is 80 and was released from the hospital. She's with her caretaker, which tells me that she has some health care needs and was most likely quite vulnerable.

St. Eugene's Catholic Church is 10 miles north of Moody, in the town of McGregor, but has no Mass on Monday. There's a 8 am Spanish Mass on Sunday and an 11:30 English Mass on Sunday.

Are they announcing exactly when she was raped?

 

[Missizzy]

St. Mary's in Temple is 18 miles south and has a 7:30 am Mass on Sunday morning and a 7:00 am Mass on Monday morning. If this woman has a caretaker, it's likely that someone drives her to church.

There's also a St. Luke's in Temple which has Mass at 8:15 or 8:30 am Sunday and Monday.

Many of the towns the rapist has hit has a Catholic Church on this list, the Austin Diocese. Yoakum is not included, though. It is part of the Victoria Diocese. I did notice that Moody is listed but I find no church there.

http://www.austindiocese.org/mass_times.php


Still no further description of the guy??????