GUILTY TX - Christina Morris, 23, Plano, 30 August 2014 - #33 *Arrest*

[Faithx2]

Dup post so deleted

 

[LookingForClues]

I can't imagine why EA would be willing for an accomplice to use HIS car, since that makes everything point to him, letting the accomplice pretty much get away Scott free. Also, why would EA take the fall? As of now he's not pointing any fingers at anyone else. In fact his defense attorney is now trying to say she may have gotten into his car willingly (which makes no sense to me on a variety of levels, including EA's been adamant all along that she never got in his car, and who gets into THE TRUNK willingly). Anyone want to share thoughts on why they think there was someone else waiting?

 

[Quailfoot]

Parents were out of town: "His parents were out of town." http://starlocalmedia.com/allenamer...cle_14dd4862-9de4-11e4-b48e-5765cf2b7e65.html

Knew that was info early on, but didn't want to dig through hundreds of pages of threads.

So, that's parents were gone and Paul Johnson isn't the attorney.

 

[Faithx2]

what if someone was waiting for HER in the garage.
Puts her in the trunk and has EA drive? (DNA)???? someone elses dna could very well be in that car.

Could have happened but would EA go to jail for the rest of his life he is the victim of a crime and someone else did this?

 

[Quailfoot]

I can't imagine why EA would be willing for an accomplice to use HIS car, since that makes everything point to him, letting the accomplice pretty much get away Scott free. Also, why would EA take the fall? As of now he's not pointing any fingers at anyone else. In fact his defense attorney is now trying to say she may have gotten into his car willingly (which makes no sense to me on a variety of levels, including EA's been adamant all along that she never got in his car, and who gets into THE TRUNK willingly). Anyone want to share thoughts on why they think there was someone else waiting?

They'd have to ask one of the three other guys she was texting that night. Or, ask all three.

"The last record of Morris’ phone being used was at 3:45 a.m. on Aug. 30. There had been several calls and texts earlier in the evening/morning to Foster, Petrosky, Nickerson and Logan Prendergast, her ex-boyfriend."

http://starlocalmedia.com/allenamer...cle_14dd4862-9de4-11e4-b48e-5765cf2b7e65.html

 

[cluciano63]

If her house and car keys were on the same ring and both were missing (and she knew that), then she walked to the garage with no way to leave in her car. JMO

I never understood that statement by her mom, unless the car keys were missing too. And if they were, seems she must have arranged for a ride home while still in the apartment. Why would you walk to your car without keys? Doesn't look like they were looking on the ground to see if she had dropped them. When were keys finally located?

 

[CatsInTheCradle]

Bleeding profusely?? Really? Where was this stated?
Significant amount of DNA, yes. Two spots of blood, yes.
IMO two spots of blood can be two drops...hardly enough to point to bodily injury. A bloody nose, maybe.
Two spots of blood can be two areas, also.
That statement is not clear, IMO.

I saw that mentioned a couple of times and thought I didn't read something where it said that. Bleeding profusely is quite different than what I seem to recall reading. Hopefully this will be explained or a link provided to clear this up.

 

[Eileen730]

I've thought about the conspiracy angle, but just don't know. For that to work, in my mind, EA's "accomplice" would have been waiting there for awhile wouldn't they? Or I suppose it could have been someone from the apartment who waits for EA & CM to start walking, then leaves the apartment and makes it over to the parking garage before EA & CM arrive at their cars.

Remember she spoke to someone she was still walking to her car!
Was he maybe waiting at the car for her?

I mean if EA lied about everything that night im guessing the rest could very well be lying too!

JMO

Wasn't there a call to ALP? also.

 

[Quailfoot]

And, immigration would have no reason to hold him if he were released:

Frederick Sims, immigration enforcement agent

"Arochi’s family brought him to the U.S. as a child. He has a work visa and is permitted to remain here in the U.S."
"Immigration detainers are placed on individuals that are believed to be in the U.S. illegally or who have violated their status."
"If Arochi posts bond, he would be taken into custody on the immigration detainer, but since he doesn’t have a criminal conviction as this time, he would likely be released the same day."

http://starlocalmedia.com/allenamer...cle_14dd4862-9de4-11e4-b48e-5765cf2b7e65.html

 

[CatsInTheCradle]

I have to agree that when in "fight or flight mode" a person could do way more than otherwise, but I thought the car repair shop said that the damage to the car was not the type that would have occurred due to a person hitting it. Of course I never saw the pictures or anything, but when I heard that I just thought that maybe there were scrapes in the paint or something that would indicate it was more like a collision with a pillar or something. I'm guessing that a punch or kick would dent but not cause much damage to the finish. (If only we could have seen the damage evidence ourselves!!!)

Another thing that doesn't make sense. EA's big burly fist was supposedly not what caused a dent, but a tiny girl like Christina with flip flops could make a dent?

 

[Eileen730]

Could have happened but would EA go to jail for the rest of his life he is the victim of a crime and someone else did this?

Not saying hes a victim of a crime but a part of this crime!

 

[CatsInTheCradle]

I never understood that statement by her mom, unless the car keys were missing too. And if they were, seems she must have arranged for a ride home while still in the apartment. Why would you walk to your car without keys? Doesn't look like they were looking on the ground to see if she had dropped them. When were keys finally located?

The only reason I can think of is to see if she locked her keys in her car. Maybe EA was going to give her a ride back to the apartments if she found that to be the case. JMO

 

[Quailfoot]

Remember she spoke to someone she was still walking to her car!
Was he maybe waiting at the car for her?

I mean if EA lied about everything that night im guessing the rest could very well be lying too!

JMO

Wasn't there a call to ALP? also.

"The last record of Morris’ phone being used was at 3:45 a.m. on Aug. 30. There had been several calls and texts earlier in the evening/morning to Foster, Petrosky, Nickerson and Logan Prendergast, her ex-boyfriend."

Yes: http://starlocalmedia.com/allenamer...cle_14dd4862-9de4-11e4-b48e-5765cf2b7e65.html

 

[SteveS]

^^ Heard it from Steve. Maybe he has the link since he states as fact. IDK?

I just noticed (and am surprised by) the questions about the "bleeding profusely" conclusion. I apologize that I don't have my set of links with me right now, but I want to address this since I see so many people apparently didn't know about the blood.

There was testimony, maybe it went under the radar a bit, that they used Luminol and found the presence of a lot of blood, and in fact had soaked all the way THROUGH the trunk mat/liner. That would indicate significant amount of blood, and it explains why they are convinced she must be dead. If someone else doesn't provide that in the meantime, I'll try to find time to bring it by later on.

I think it escaped notice because it was only in an article on the bond hearing, rather than in the tweets, but very specific info.

 

[cluciano63]

The only reason I can think of is to see if she locked her keys in her car. Maybe EA was going to give her a ride back to the apartments if she found that to be the case. JMO

Why would she be worrying so much about a house key if she did not even have a car key...

 

[Baseball27]

IMO - you have to have a warrant to obtain DNA from someone. PPD was busy building their case as it was only a "missing persons" case early on. Once PPD searched his vehicle with his consent and compared the DNA in the trunk to CM, there was a hit. At that point PPD had their probable cause to charge EA with AK. At that time they can get EA's DNA legally and see if it matches the mixed DNA of CM and unidentified DNA in the trunk. PPD knew they had their guy early on, they're busy building the case and making sure all evidence is obtained properly so it cant be tossed out at trial for some reason. Again, JMO.

What I do not understand is why not have his dna?
Your doing forensics on his car don't u need his dna to rule his out from others?

I have never seen a case where it took so long to do this sheet!

JMO

 

[txyorkiemom]

http://starlocalmedia.com/allenamer...cle_1793280c-9d2f-11e4-94a7-ff06623ae6a4.html
During her testimony, Detective Cathy Stamm said forensics determined that a substantial amount of Christina’s DNA was found on

the trunk mat of Arochi’s 2010 Chevrolet Camaro. The warrant for Arochi’s Dec. 13 arrest mentioned that Christina’s DNA was also

found on the interior rubber seal in the trunk opening.

Rick Staub, Plano PD Crime Scene Investigation manager, testified that criminalists used a forensic tool called Blue Star to test for

blood in Arochi’s vehicle. When the substance was sprayed in the trunk, two spots “luminesced faintly,” which Staub said indicated the

presence of blood.

“It certainly would be consistent with a bodily injury due to the large quantity of her DNA,” he said.

According to its website, Blue Star is considered “the most effective blood revealer available on the market.” Stamm testified that it

appeared a cleaning agent had been used on the mat, which is still undergoing tests at the lab.

 

[Eileen730]

Regarding our question about whether the cars were parked right next to each other, this is what I've found (thanks to SeriouslySearching's post a few pages back):

Catherine Ross @CatherineNBC5 · Jan 15
Arochi told detective he didn't know where Morris parked. They say they have evidence their cars were just a few spaces away.

Forgive me!
They could have been parked spaces away from each other and if he didn't know which car was hers he would NOT KNOW where she was parked.

JMO


How many cars were left in this garage at this time?

 

[Momoffourboys]

http://starlocalmedia.com/allenamer...cle_1793280c-9d2f-11e4-94a7-ff06623ae6a4.html
During her testimony, Detective Cathy Stamm said forensics determined that a substantial amount of Christina’s DNA was found on

the trunk mat of Arochi’s 2010 Chevrolet Camaro. The warrant for Arochi’s Dec. 13 arrest mentioned that Christina’s DNA was also

found on the interior rubber seal in the trunk opening.

Rick Staub, Plano PD Crime Scene Investigation manager, testified that criminalists used a forensic tool called Blue Star to test for

blood in Arochi’s vehicle. When the substance was sprayed in the trunk, two spots “luminesced faintly,” which Staub said indicated the

presence of blood.

“It certainly would be consistent with a bodily injury due to the large quantity of her DNA,” he said.

According to its website, Blue Star is considered “the most effective blood revealer available on the market.” Stamm testified that it

appeared a cleaning agent had been used on the mat, which is still undergoing tests at the lab.

BBM

Thank you...as always, LinkMaster!
That is what I remembered.

 

[zippixx]

I've thought about the conspiracy angle, but just don't know. For that to work, in my mind, EA's "accomplice" would have been waiting there for awhile wouldn't they? Or I suppose it could have been someone from the apartment who waits for EA & CM to start walking, then leaves the apartment and makes it over to the parking garage before EA & CM arrive at their cars.

I ruled out the conspiracy angle a while back (I believe around September 4th).. I just haven't seen enough proof or motive for anyone else to be involved with something as serious as a murder plot JMO!