TX TX - Julie Moseley, 9, Mary Trlica, 17, Lisa Wilson, 14, Fort Worth, 23 Dec 1974 - #4

[johnbelt]

And the “bent police” were tied to this case how???

Not refering to this specific case.The mistake here is considering a 9 year old a runaway.

 

[NC_AVT]

Interesting .’like everyone remembers where they were when the World Trade Centers attacks happened or when the Chalkenger shuttle exploded .

The letter was an error in judgment. Pointed directly in the direction of family or friends of Rachel... if that letter had never been found I’m sure an SK would have been considered...

 

[Ozoner]

The letter was an error in judgment. Pointed directly in the direction of family or friends of Rachel... if that letter had never been found I’m sure an SK would have been considered...

In general I agree with you, but the letter doesn't rule out a serial killer with absolute certainty.
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Without the letter, this case would be very easy to write off as a sexually motivated abduction at the hands of a serial predator. Countless serial predators (LLW, Otis Toole, etc.) have favored shopping centers for their hunting grounds.
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Some serial predators have insinuated themselves into investigations, taunted LE and the families of their victims, etc., but the letter does tilt the odds in favor of an acquaintance.
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I should point out that an acquaintance and a serial predator are not necessarily mutually exclusive. Some serial killers have included acquaintances among their victims.

 

[cody22]

The letter was an error in judgment. Pointed directly in the direction of family or friends of Rachel... if that letter had never been found I’m sure an SK would have been considered...

The letter was an error in judgement by who though ? There seems to be differing viewpoints on who wrote the letter.

 

[just-juju]

To me, that letter reeks of a nervous ninny and sidekick who hadn't a clue what they were doing. I also think when the main perp found out they wrote one, there like to have been another disappearance. IMO

 

[Gracie55]

Maybe the letter was sent to TT because someone knew it would direct suspicion toward him.

 

[Paul B.]

it brings up "If it was a pedo, why not just take Julie Ann?" and "If it was someone interested in teens or adult women, why not just leave Julie Ann and speed off with the two teens?"

 

[just-juju]

it brings up "If it was a pedo, why not just take Julie Ann?" and "If it was someone interested in teens or adult women, why not just leave Julie Ann and speed off with the two teens?"

I think it was because it was someone they knew. Couldn't leave a witness.

 

[raven9860]

it brings up "If it was a pedo, why not just take Julie Ann?" and "If it was someone interested in teens or adult women, why not just leave Julie Ann and speed off with the two teens?"

Because you'd have witnesses.

Just wondering. Your focus seems to be on Julie. Are you a family/family friend?

 

[Gracie55]

Maybe the letter was sent to TT because someone knew it would direct suspicion toward him.

So. Next logical question. Who might want to blame TT?

Santa Claus? Stiffed on payment for toys? $$$ behind many crimes. Sneaky old elf.

SK diverting suspicion? Lots of pervs around. Creepy old men.

Other issues? Think. Think.

Think. Where would there be enough emotional venom generated for a lethal strike?

Ex bf who hates TT? Hm. Lots of possibilities there.

I've got it. She cut somebody off in traffic. That'll get you offed nowadays.

Look outside the boxes.

 

[raven9860]

So. Next logical question. Who might want to blame TT?

Santa Claus? Stiffed on payment for toys? $$$ behind many crimes. Sneaky old elf.

SK diverting suspicion? Lots of pervs around. Creepy old men.

Other issues? Think. Think.

Think. Where would there be enough emotional venom generated for a lethal strike?

Ex bf who hates TT? Hm. Lots of possibilities there.

I've got it. She cut somebody off in traffic. That'll get you offed nowadays.

Look outside the boxes.

I guess I see the letter very differently. IMO... it places responsibly on Rachel. That she made a decision to leave. I think that was the whole point.

 

[Paul B.]

I'm Australian. Julie Ann just affects me a lot because she was the youngest. The other two had lived more life.

 

[Gracie55]

I guess I see the letter very differently. IMO... it places responsibly on Rachel. That she made a decision to leave. I think that was the whole point.

Who knows? Could be. Maybe she was really huffed about something with TT and even though the others wanted to go home, she took them figuring they'd be back soon.

 

[wdmcmahan]

I happened across this from the Vernon Daily Record yesterday. It's got a one line comment from CA.

The Vernon Daily Record from Vernon, Texas on June 24, 1975 · Page 8

It won't let me see the article without entering a credit card, even though there is a free trial. <modsnip>

 

[Parksestx]

"If they were dead you could adjust to it, but we don't know for sure. It just drives you up the wall."

It won't let me see the article without entering a credit card, even though there is a free trial. <modsnip>.

 

[raven9860]

Who knows? Could be. Maybe she was really huffed about something with TT and even though the others wanted to go home, she took them figuring they'd be back soon.

I think you've misunderstood. I'm not saying that I think any of the girls left of their own free will. I'm saying that I think the letter was to make it look that way. Because the letter says, "We just had to get away", it put the responsibility on the girls. Written to make it appear it was their decision. I do not think it was pointing a finger at anyone.

 

[raven9860]

"If they were dead you could adjust to it, but we don't know for sure. It just drives you up the wall."

Maybe it's because my mind is already made up, but that quote hits me as matter of fact. My first thought was that a leaky faucet drives you up the wall.

 

[Love trumps all]

Who knows? Could be. Maybe she was really huffed about something with TT and even though the others wanted to go home, she took them figuring they'd be back soon.

I don’t think that’s what Raven meant by being the responsible one at least I didn’t take it like that

 

[wdmcmahan]

I'm Australian. Julie Ann just affects me a lot because she was the youngest. The other two had lived more life.

I would hardly say that a 14 year old or a 17 year old had lived a long life or had much life experience, at all...

 

[cody22]

A very Happy Thanksgiving is wished for all here and your loved ones .....cody22