tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6316617410436977874.post5738494589484457655..comments2024-03-25T02:53:26.373-04:00Comments on Women in Crime Ink: The Beginning of an Investigative TheoryUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger80125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6316617410436977874.post-39645499087566356992010-09-16T06:43:51.295-04:002010-09-16T06:43:51.295-04:00Helmet's broken visor found at crime scene.
W...Helmet's broken visor found at crime scene.<br /><br />We all know those helmets are costly and riders place great emotional value on them. He would possibly not have been likely to have left his helmet on the porch, but if he entered wearing a helmet I would say that his intention was to avoid a description being given of him and therefore he had no intent to kill. <br /><br />It may just have been that he was carrying it. Yet he had a gun so why would he encumber both hands? On balance, I'd say something happened that turned it from an impromptu burglary to a vicious murder.FleaStiffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09837830811566745662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6316617410436977874.post-69583084799386922382010-09-06T18:58:04.761-04:002010-09-06T18:58:04.761-04:00It may be that the police still seek a prior conne...It may be that the police still seek a prior connection because of the intensity of the emotion usually involved in the overkill stabbings but such emotional intensity could simply be due to a drug or alcohol induced rage at the frustrating delay in obtaining "his" money from them. <br />I don't think the presence of a pistol indicates premeditation, he probably just rode around all weekend long with a pistol on his person on his bike. It would have had to have been on his person at the time he went down to the beach since he parked his bike at the nearby campground prior to be cut off by the incoming tide.<br />By his age, I would expect him to have no connection to the long-term mistress. He seems to have been simply a low paid drifter working as a security guard and getting women to buy him a motorcycle. FGAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6316617410436977874.post-3255426881580103242010-09-04T19:21:11.321-04:002010-09-04T19:21:11.321-04:00It appears that although coworkers noted his cuts ...It appears that although coworkers noted his cuts and scratches and accused him of the Husted murders, they were joking and did not have a serious belief that he was involved.<br /><br />Police efforts to link the motorcyclist-killer to the couple continue. So far, no known links to the couple, the wrought iron business or the business and woman in Pismo Beach who is alleged to have been a long-term mistress.<br /><br />It appears to have been simply that he went down to the beach to drink, got trapped by the rising tide, took the available staircase, saw an opportunity for money, used a gun, despite lack of resistance by the couple and his having received the wife's money and the husband's wallet, he knifed the wife and then the husband. I think its the number of the stab wounds that make the police keep looking for a prior connection! 20 and 30 stab wounds usually means some sort of emotional involvement, not merely a robbery gone bad. FGAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6316617410436977874.post-69805629616658116282010-09-04T08:54:11.887-04:002010-09-04T08:54:11.887-04:00It appears that it was a white security guard. It ...It appears that it was a white security guard. It seems to have been purely for money although police are still trying to link the suspect to the couple or to a possible long-term mistress in Pismo Beach. The perpetrator's co-workers joked about him having committed the crime when he appeared at work disheveled and bearing scratches. One of them noticed his lack of emotional reaction to having been accused. The perpetrator is fair skinned. FGAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6316617410436977874.post-46817615970326442132010-08-25T08:14:39.083-04:002010-08-25T08:14:39.083-04:00a few questions....
who was on American Idol that ...a few questions....<br />who was on American Idol that night? possibility the colouring of the man could have come from something he had seen on TV rather than in the room?<br /><br />10.30 at night? not overly bright enough to determine exact details. Furthermore trauma at that age breeds confusion.<br /><br />Now that Packer has been arrested for this - how detrimental was the confident declaration of the 'dark coloured skin' by the boy. <br /><br />Why now have police confirmed there were missing items from the house when previously nothing was missing?<br /><br />And finally..... would you or would you not make some sort of an agreement to plead guilty and have all the charges rolled into 1 to escape the death penalty at 20?<br /><br /><br />something doesnt smell right about this case.....Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6316617410436977874.post-26161592747891444872010-08-25T08:14:36.841-04:002010-08-25T08:14:36.841-04:00a few questions....
who was on American Idol that ...a few questions....<br />who was on American Idol that night? possibility the colouring of the man could have come from something he had seen on TV rather than in the room?<br /><br />10.30 at night? not overly bright enough to determine exact details. Furthermore trauma at that age breeds confusion.<br /><br />Now that Packer has been arrested for this - how detrimental was the confident declaration of the 'dark coloured skin' by the boy. <br /><br />Why now have police confirmed there were missing items from the house when previously nothing was missing?<br /><br />And finally..... would you or would you not make some sort of an agreement to plead guilty and have all the charges rolled into 1 to escape the death penalty at 20?<br /><br /><br />something doesnt smell right about this case.....Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6316617410436977874.post-75663556048749868682010-05-12T02:05:40.791-04:002010-05-12T02:05:40.791-04:00well its possible the husteds werent the amazing p...well its possible the husteds werent the amazing people everyone views them as.... Davina maybe.... Brock? I dont know... Maybe brock was a drug dealer on the side maybe he wasnt paying anyone off and they sent out a hit on him anD his wife just happened to get in the way. <br />no disrespect to the dead but i feel they need to look more into the lifestyle the husted were living...its rare wealthy people obtain their money the clean way. As for the murderer...maybe there was more then one...the boy said he saw a dark skined man...and he ran to his sister....is it completely impossible for there to hve been another killer......clearly judgment wasnt on his/their side <br /><br />To be honest you really never know.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6316617410436977874.post-17857784343381790792010-04-24T18:39:58.992-04:002010-04-24T18:39:58.992-04:00This is hearsay, but: I've been told that a so...This is hearsay, but: I've been told that a source who was living with the suspected killer prior to his arrest said that the Husted's (not sure which one, if not both) burned Josh Packer on a recent cocaine deal. The killings were retribution.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6316617410436977874.post-10734724307144372392009-11-21T18:52:32.353-05:002009-11-21T18:52:32.353-05:00Looking at the picture of the helmet..if that is i...Looking at the picture of the helmet..if that is in fact what the helmet looked like..that is a specialized helmet for someone who enjoys the sport. Have the police checked into the local motorcyle shops to see if anyone has purchased a helmet and black attire within the last three months close to where Brock and Davian Lived? I homestly think this was a ploy to use these items to possibly throw invsetigators off track. Its just a sad situation for the family and for their sake I hope some closure can be found to solve the case.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6316617410436977874.post-89890377350540191742009-08-11T05:58:49.859-04:002009-08-11T05:58:49.859-04:00The police and sheriff's dept in Ventura, did ...The police and sheriff's dept in Ventura, did not come forward and tell the public that the murders of Brock and Davina Husted were NOT connected to the murder of Wendy DiRodio. So now the young male "suspect" in DiRodio's murder can not possibly be charged/prose-<br />cuted or get a fair trial because he will "unavoidably" be linked to the death of the Husted's and their unborn child. Ironically, Pat it seems to be one of your ori-<br />ginal theories..."someone off their meds"...and I absolutely hate having to say those words!! (It just sounds so heartless.) Al-<br />though not "in the local press" I suspect the young suspect may be suffering from mental illness and being held in a mental facility<br />south of Ventura. The Husted murders are looking to be a "money/drugs" association with some very angry partner(s). PS you looked great on JVM!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6316617410436977874.post-68202195049467884972009-07-23T12:23:56.718-04:002009-07-23T12:23:56.718-04:00Pat, I hope you are going to write a book on this ...Pat, I hope you are going to write a book on this story, cause it sure took the "craziest turn" ever. We have wondered why all the silence on the cases, and it appears that a relative of one of the suspects, may work for the newspaper!!!! Are police extra sensitive/diligent when the relatives are influential in the community?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6316617410436977874.post-62217947727083421362009-07-15T00:46:57.895-04:002009-07-15T00:46:57.895-04:00WOW, PAT!! It is looking more and more like the sc...WOW, PAT!! It is looking more and more like the scenario you presen-<br />ted on your May 29, 2009 post about knives being use "to cover up a hit"..Some really strange fi-<br />nancial connections have been coming into play.<br />The case of Wendy DiRodio, 2 weeks later is only awaiting final toxic-<br />ology, as police have announced they believe it was targeted.<br />Appears to be "young man, who is also a Peeping Tom...in close prox-<br />imity to victim.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6316617410436977874.post-45358815180548501062009-06-26T19:07:03.804-04:002009-06-26T19:07:03.804-04:00If I'm right F,...then what if Wendy's dea...If I'm right F,...then what if Wendy's death was a diversion to make the community think there was a serial killer? That makes the last line of Pat Brown's 6/6/2009 post 8:28am ...right on target..<br />"really bizarre, brazen character of the likes one rarely sees."Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6316617410436977874.post-37922906116990759872009-06-22T22:38:44.568-04:002009-06-22T22:38:44.568-04:00Hi Pat, I live here in Ventura County. Although I ...Hi Pat, I live here in Ventura County. Although I do not believe this is the work of a serial killer,I was wondering, is it normal for LE to not disclose information if LE knew it was a serial killer? I lived in the San Fernando Valley during the Hillside Strangler situation, as well as Richard Rameirez cases, and I recall a lot of info regarding suspect MO was given out. The reason I am asking this, is because many here, believe that the case of the Husteds and Wendy, is the work of EARS/ONS, yet they will not post pictures(from Wendy DiRodeos tribute page)of a person they suspect, to an A&E site devoted to EARS/ONS. (Ventura County Star: posts to: Law Enforcement continue to probe Ventura County slayings)To me, it is frightening more people unnecessarily, than helping. I also must add, that it was three years ago that the Husteds', lived in the Keys neighborhood, and had kept that house as a rental. As well, the Husted boat is docked not far from Wendy's home. Both of the Husteds' children were elementary school age while they lived in the Keys, and continued to go to Pierpont Elementary after moving to Faria Beach. The Husteds' for all intents and purposes, looked and seemed to be the ideal family, as well as Wendy. Wendy was a Family Therapist, which leads me to believe someone had told her something regarding the Husteds', and therefore the tracks had to be covered. I believe it was targeted for reasons we may never know. I believe the perp was informed by someone close to the Husteds about their habits. The tide was high that night, no meth crazed person would have been able to just climb,over the rocks,and up the back stairs, let alone have the for thought to wear a Bikers Helmet and Overalls,unless they had been hiding on the deck for some time prior to entry. Probably a couple of hours at the least. And at looking at the sparse deck, I am sure the Husteds' would have noticed someone on their deck. Huge sliding glass doors. The other thing to mention here is that the train tracks for Amtrack and other cargo trains, is just a hop skip and a jump away from the front gates of that community. Trains are going past constantly, how would any one hear anything? I believe there is a lot more to this case then we will ever know. At this point do you think LE has FBI included in the investigation, as well as a profiler?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6316617410436977874.post-90968825275548273782009-06-19T18:10:01.916-04:002009-06-19T18:10:01.916-04:00Some cases seem unlikely to be solved. I keep wond...Some cases seem unlikely to be solved. I keep wondering about this one:-<br /><br /><i>WELEETKA, June 9, 2008 — The two girls found dead in a ditch Sunday along a dirt road in Okfuskee County were good students and best friends, school officials said Monday afternoon.<br /><br />Taylor Dawn Paschal-Placker 13, and Skyla Jade Whitaker, 11, were found shot to death in a ditch on a dirt road less than a mile from Taylor's home.</i><br /><br />It's been over a year now - still nothing.A Voice of Sanityhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11285284153694191831noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6316617410436977874.post-18539226666908381662009-06-19T17:47:12.200-04:002009-06-19T17:47:12.200-04:00Pat Brown, I believe it is as you said, and the se...Pat Brown, I believe it is as you said, and the second scenario "the police are hunting down<br />hundreds of useless leads and going nuts"appears to be the correct scenario....Frankly the anxiety level of the local residents is getting pretty bad. A lot of anger,mistrust & sleepless-ness...<br /> 28 days,(after first murder)<br />the police re-issued a "reverse 911 "call to warn residents to lock windows and "stay alert".....The newspaper finally printed a "small<br />article" announcing a vigil, and<br />INFORMATION TO HELP SOLVE THE CRIME<br />....<br />Now, after many weeks of nothing..<br />bits of info, "time lines&locked doors are "trickling" out..the in-<br />formation is so limited and so vague, it can't possibley help?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6316617410436977874.post-83696354991332054992009-06-14T01:46:55.523-04:002009-06-14T01:46:55.523-04:00This comment has been removed by the author.Carlahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06058212637551764868noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6316617410436977874.post-84580113058029783502009-06-13T19:41:01.328-04:002009-06-13T19:41:01.328-04:00Husteds had recently listed their house; DiRodio h...Husteds had recently listed their house; DiRodio had recently purchased one.<br />Same broker????FleaStiffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09837830811566745662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6316617410436977874.post-31666959528299146312009-06-10T12:47:59.112-04:002009-06-10T12:47:59.112-04:00In theory, the department can call in a profiler l...In theory, the department can call in a profiler like myself on day one but they rarely do. They tend not to like to share their cases with outsiders in spite of the fact a crime analyst could be of use. Of course, sometimes they DO have excellent detectives who are profilers in their own right and they may not need someone else. As for the FBI, they usually prefer not to have those guys around because they hog the limelight. <br /><br />As to why everything has gone quiet, there are two possibilities. They may have someone they believe committed the crime(s) and are working on nailing him or they have no clue who it is and are running down hundreds of useless leads and going nuts. IF these crimes are stranger homicides they will be the hardest kind to solve and they really need the public's help identifying suspects.<br /><br />What is frustrating on the outside is not knowing if the police have some valuable piece of information that IF shared with the public might bring forth a suspect. Remember the Unibomber? When law enforcement finally printed his missive in the newspaper, his brother called up and said, "Yeah, I know who that is." It might have helped if they went public earlier instead of hoping to use the writing as a verification method for possible suspects.Pat Brownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15667909509324138003noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6316617410436977874.post-41141888003725997112009-06-09T22:51:53.583-04:002009-06-09T22:51:53.583-04:00Our local police and newspaper have
suddenly gone ...Our local police and newspaper have<br />suddenly gone "suspiciously quiet" and not reporting anything on the <br />beautiful Husted couple or the out-<br />going psychotherapist/author Wendy<br />Dirodio for days All they will say is "lock your doors and windows."<br />THE MORALE OF OUR COMMUNITY IS REALLY SUFFERING. Does this mean they have NO suspect? Or does this mean they have a suspect and don't want to scare them off? I know that<br />you mentioned 'morale' might be an issue with the police dept...at what point can a police/sheriff dept ask for outside help? ie FBIAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6316617410436977874.post-55402416514425559502009-06-07T11:58:13.038-04:002009-06-07T11:58:13.038-04:00The Husteds did own a rental property several bloc...The Husteds did own a rental property several blocks from the Ventura Keys murder site but despite Seafarer and Sailor being closely related nautical-themed street names, nothing in street numbers or driving routes would cause confusion between the two properties. Its more likely that someone wishing to inflict financial harm on the Husted's estate would have burned the rental home rather than merely killed someone there.FleaStiffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09837830811566745662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6316617410436977874.post-48319915146511757712009-06-06T08:28:50.798-04:002009-06-06T08:28:50.798-04:00The similarities are eerie. But, here is the probl...The similarities are eerie. But, here is the problem. Serial killers rarely pick situations where extra witnesses or possible problems exist. Most find someone alone, so that no one will call 911 while they are committing their crime, so no one can identify them, and so no one can interrupt them.<br /><br />Another oddity for a serial killer is lack of sexual assault. Of course, David Berkowitz - Son of Sam - got off on shooting people as did the Beltway Snipers, but it is rare for serial killers to commit these type of crimes, to simply kill in a frenzy and walk away.<br /><br />Also, with such a huge police presence, it seems strange that a serial killer would pick another high risk crime in the same area. He would have to really be living on the edge. Most serial killers commit crimes that are easy to get away with.<br /><br />So we either have two unrelated crimes or a really bizarre, brazen character of the likes one rarely sees.Pat Brownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15667909509324138003noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6316617410436977874.post-69516791539432179412009-06-06T06:14:43.596-04:002009-06-06T06:14:43.596-04:00Pat Brown..(with ultimate respect for your opinion...Pat Brown..(with ultimate respect for your opinion) Is it possible a serial killer is honing his craft?<br />Wendy DiRodio (sp?) was another high profile Ventura resident with<br />a lot of community involvement, a psychotherapist (with doctorate), and from pictures also a beautiful, outgoing blonde. More<br />strange than ironic, the Husted's<br />owned a second home within 400feet<br />of Wendy DiRodio (and her parents.)<br />In each case the most vulnerable, ie the young children (Husted home)<br />and the elderly octogenerian (Wendy's home)were ignored in the attacks....does that make this ran-<br />dom, targeted, or even worse the pattern of a serial killer?? PS I got the heebeejeebees and left my home last week---and I won't go back until this is solved.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6316617410436977874.post-82796193565339420292009-06-05T13:58:09.135-04:002009-06-05T13:58:09.135-04:00The theories do increase! Nine miles is not around...The theories do increase! Nine miles is not around the corner but it is not far for a guy who has transportation. One cannot ignore the possibility when you have unexplained murders happening so close in time and distance.<br /><br />On the other hand, the second stabbling could be a completely different offender. Coincidences occur quite often and multiple killers often live in the same jurisdication.<br /><br />The police now have to review the history of the second woman and start a complete second investigation. They also have to look for links. The manpower and hours needed have now doubled and the morale is probably dropping as things get more complicated. One can only hope there is some great evidence that has not been made public yet.Pat Brownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15667909509324138003noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6316617410436977874.post-91151094696105366332009-06-05T07:30:22.670-04:002009-06-05T07:30:22.670-04:00I should perhaps have noted that the Ventura Keys ...I should perhaps have noted that the Ventura Keys woman was stabbed multiple times. It should be remembered that no direct link of any sort has been yet discovered between the two crimes.FleaStiffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09837830811566745662noreply@blogger.com