TX - Terri 'Missy' Bevers,45, murdered in church/person in SWAT gear,18 April 2016 #1

[Bill Carson]

Please note that just because BB (husband) is at the police station does not mean he is the POI. They may be briefing him before making an arrest.

Again, DO NOT ASSUME THAT HUSBAND IS A POI JUST YET. Police could be interviewing him or just informing him about the search warrant. In other words, keep sitting on your hands for now.

 

[MotherOcean]

I am a little behind on reading posts and trying to catch up.

One reason that I follow some cases on WS is because I have teens who enjoy using the cases as opportunities to learn how to apply their critical thinking skills. I don't share all cases that I follow with them but this one is one that I thought they would like to know about so I spent some time this morning with them. They watched the surveillance videos, read a little, and brainstormed. Each ended up in agreement as to their "theory". They each were a bit unsure if the perp is male or female but they strongly lean toward this being a male. They each think this was a "hired hit" and that LE already have a "culprit" in mind. They think LE is closely watching the suspect and already know the motive.

So, that was interesting. I was surprised that they came to their own conclusions and yet agreed on these factors.

 

[anonypotomous]

I am a little behind on reading posts and trying to catch up.

One reason that I follow some cases on WS is because I have teens who enjoy using the cases as opportunities to learn how to apply their critical thinking skills. I don't share all cases with them but this one is one that I thought they would like to know about so I spent some time this morning with them. They watched the surveillance videos, read a little, and brainstormed. Each ended up in agreement as to their "theory". They each were a bit unsure if the perp is male or female but they strongly lean toward this being a male. They each think this was a "hired hit" and that LE already have a "culprit" in mind. They think LE is closely watching the suspect and already know the motive.

So, that was interesting. I was surprised that they came to their own conclusions and yet agreed on these factors.

Do you agree with them?

 

[dredre]

A murder for hire is often not a pro. Just someone willing to do it for the money.

Totally agree. When I say "hired hit" I think it could just be an unsavory character hired and not a professional.

 

[Bootsctr]

I was surprised when I read that comment, frankly. If I ran into someone in the halls at 4:30 AM looking like this, I would not find comfort in assuming this was a police officer, nor would I want to let this masked, scary looking person approach me. I'd wonder where the heck the rest of them were, would want him to take off his helmet before approaching and talking to me, etc. and I'd be dialing 911 as we spoke...

^^^ yes! This! It's scary enough to watch on tape much less meet this creep in person. One look at that person in that garb and I would probably faint or try to run away if my legs could move....

 

[Glammie]

Was this your guess?

https://twitter.com/tanyaeiserer/status/723219780254109696?lang=en

Surprise. Not.

 

[anonypotomous]

this just in:
http://www.fox4news.com/news/128637767-story

"The video shows someone dressed in police tactical gear burglarizing the church around the time of the murder. Many believe Bevers was a target."

Why do they keep mentioning burglary when nothing was taken??

 

[Bill Carson]

I am a little behind on reading posts and trying to catch up.

One reason that I follow some cases on WS is because I have teens who enjoy using the cases as opportunities to learn how to apply their critical thinking skills. I don't share all cases that I follow with them but this one is one that I thought they would like to know about so I spent some time this morning with them. They watched the surveillance videos, read a little, and brainstormed. Each ended up in agreement as to their "theory". They each were a bit unsure if the perp is male or female but they strongly lean toward this being a male. They each think this was a "hired hit" and that LE already have a "culprit" in mind. They think LE is closely watching the suspect and already know the motive.

So, that was interesting. I was surprised that they came to their own conclusions and yet agreed on these factors.

Sounds like you have really smart kids.

 

[DexterMorgan]

Let's all remember. In today's day and age. Since a billion years ago.

The husband is always sluethed first if his wife died under certain circumstances.

So the police always think and question the hubby the same way we do.

Jmo. No one here is throwing hubby under the bus. We are just speculating and offering similarities from other cases. That is all.


So we are not blaming the hubby. We are just periodically speculating on a possible for now.

Especially since none of us know anything at all in regards to this case. Jmo

 

[wildebeest]

I am a little behind on reading posts and trying to catch up.

One reason that I follow some cases on WS is because I have teens who enjoy using the cases as opportunities to learn how to apply their critical thinking skills. I don't share all cases that I follow with them but this one is one that I thought they would like to know about so I spent some time this morning with them. They watched the surveillance videos, read a little, and brainstormed. Each ended up in agreement as to their "theory". They each were a bit unsure if the perp is male or female but they strongly lean toward this being a male. They each think this was a "hired hit" and that LE already have a "culprit" in mind. They think LE is closely watching the suspect and already know the motive.

So, that was interesting. I was surprised that they came to their own conclusions and yet agreed on these factors.

Your teens are very smart!

 

[SpanishInquisition]

What if the perp had residue on his/her gloves and that got spread to the surfaces he/she touched? Then what if they found the gloves and they could match that residue. Even if a gun wasn't used.

The accelerant would have been bomb or gun accelerant rather than say gasoline, which if that was the case they'd use an arson K9. It would be odd for someone randomly having gunpowder on their gloves if it wasn't from a gun going off.

 

[radiator]

http://dfw.cbslocal.com/2016/04/21/mom-in-midlothian-church-died-from-blow-to-the-head/

Mom In Midlothian Church Died From Blow To The Head

 

[Jsoeur]

http://dfw.cbslocal.com/2016/04/21/mom-in-midlothian-church-died-from-blow-to-the-head/

Mom In Midlothian Church Died From Blow To The Head

MIDLOTHIAN (CBSDFW.COM) – According to a search warrant obtained on Thursday, mother Missy Bevers died from a head wound Monday morning, when a suspect used an unknown instrument to strike her down. The fitness instructor’s body was discovered inside of Creekside Church in Midlothian.Bevers was getting ready to lead a 5:00 a.m. boot camp class at the church. Authorities stated that the murderer broke into the building before Bevers arrived, assaulted the 45-year-old woman and left her unresponsive on the ground. Surveillance video shows the suspect wandering the halls of the church dressed head-to-toe in police SWAT gear. The killer had so much clothing on that authorities have not even been able to identify the individual’s gender.

 

[PoirotryInMotion]

Random thought while awaiting new developments...

It's also possible that LE told husband BB that they thought suspect was about 6' tall just to gauge his response to that info. We can't assume all info they might have told husband was actually what they considered to be true. LE did not contradict BB when he reported this to the press, but they also did not offer an official statement that I'm aware of as to the suspect's height/weight.

 

[Glammie]

Please note that just because BB (husband) is at the police station does not mean he is the POI. They may be briefing him before making an arrest.

True...

 

[wildebeest]

http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-_Pol37iUL0Q/UZaUK_DoeRI/AAAAAAAAAPI/RkmXXQmMmFE/s1600/hammer+graphic.jpg

Just watched the video a few more times. Really think it's a man who acts like he owns the place. And he had a sledge hammer in his left hand!!!

 

[SpanishInquisition]

"The video shows someone dressed in police tactical gear burglarizing the church around the time of the murder. Many believe Bevers was a target."

Why do they keep mentioning burglary when nothing was taken??

A burglary was committed by Texas statute as the definition isn't just about stealing property:
Sec. 30.02. BURGLARY. (a) A person commits an offense if, without the effective consent of the owner, the person:
(1) enters a habitation, or a building (or any portion of a building) not then open to the public, with intent to commit a felony, theft, or an assault; or
(2) remains concealed, with intent to commit a felony, theft, or an assault, in a building or habitation; or
(3) enters a building or habitation and commits or attempts to commit a felony, theft, or an assault.
http://www.statutes.legis.state.tx.us/Docs/PE/htm/PE.30.htm

 

[anonypotomous]

A burglary was committed by Texas statute as the definition isn't just about stealing property:
Sec. 30.02. BURGLARY. (a) A person commits an offense if, without the effective consent of the owner, the person:
(1) enters a habitation, or a building (or any portion of a building) not then open to the public, with intent to commit a felony, theft, or an assault; or
(2) remains concealed, with intent to commit a felony, theft, or an assault, in a building or habitation; or
(3) enters a building or habitation and commits or attempts to commit a felony, theft, or an assault.
http://www.statutes.legis.state.tx.us/Docs/PE/htm/PE.30.htm

Thank you

 

[Glammie]

Let's all remember. In today's day and age. Since a billion years ago.

The husband is always sluethed first if his wife died under certain circumstances.

So the police always think and question the hubby the same way we do.

Jmo. No one here is throwing hubby under the bus. We are just speculating and offering similarities from other cases. That is all.


So we are not blaming the hubby. We are just periodically speculating on a possible for now.

Especially since none of us know anything at all in regards to this case. Jmo

Well said.

 

[Cryptic]

I am thinking that the murderer could have gotten the Swat stuff from three general sources:

A. Borrowed from a friend
B. Bought it on line or from a catalog.
C. Bought it locally from a police supply store.

"A" seems the least likely as how many people know friends who have a clost full of SWAT gear. "B" and "C" seem equally likely. Maybe the owners of police supply stores in the Metroplex will remember noticing a "non swatty" type woman buying a SWAT uniform and other gear?