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Murders Most Foul Oct 10, 2022 3:13:51 GMT -5 Arjan Hut likes this

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Post by Tom Sorensen on Oct 10, 2022 3:13:51 GMT -5

Murders Most Foul

On this board I intend to deal with disappearances and murders where foul play is suspected or has been established. In these cases there are usually strong evidence of a coverup put in place after the fact. The concept will be that of the 'Planeetarjan' and 'On the Garrison Trail' boards. Each case will have its own thread and 'Murders Most Foul...Disscussion' board allows for questioning any aspect of a particular case. Below I'll outline why I see the need for such a board within the context of the JFK assassination.

In dealing with the evidence surrounding the JFK case I regularly find myself on what appears to be the bottom of yet another potential rabbit hole and must decide, eventually, whether to keep digging or back up. It should be obvious that the sooner one can cut off the paths leading to time wasting rabbit holes the better! The sheer amount of evidence in the JFK case -- not to mention the faked evidence and government involvement in covering up -- makes it even more important to stay clear of red herrings and speculative scenarios.

One way of identifying the wrong paths early on is to single out the key clues which define a case in terms of accident, kidnapping, murder of opportunity, etc. In doing so I find it useful to see how other researchers deal with evidence in cold cases. Over the years I've followed a handful¹ of such cold cases on and off to pick up ideas of problem solving and evidence assessment. The most high-profile cases I've followed are the Jonbenet Ramsey murder and the Madeleine McCann disappearance. IMO, both cases have key clues that if overlooked allow, and in fact did allow, the investigation to head straight down a massive rabbit hole of a fantasy abduction. By exposing these mistakes and suggesting how to avoid them I hope to help other researcher become more efficient in studying their favorite cases.

The first case to be presented is the 1996 Jonbenet Ramsey murder case along with a summary of a couple other cases that I'll be referencing. I intend to show how ranking of the evidence is key in the process of "reducing possibilities to probabilities", the mantra of former detective Ken Mains. One of the investigators on the Jonbenet case who didn't get his priorities right from the start was Lou Smit. He literally wasted the rest of his life tracing a phantom intruder based on the biggest red herring in the case: the so-called broken window. However, keep in mind that even if the evidence is interpreted correctly there may not be enough available evidence to solve the case.

An example with reference to the JFK case: finding a record of the number of employees hired and fired on a monthly bases at the Texas School Book in a Secret Service report made me realize that Roy Truly, the manager, hired Buell Frazier and Lee Oswald at a time when he was already grossly overstaffed. This innocuous account of hiring and firing of employees was actually a key piece of evidence in the case as it showed that both Frazier and Oswald were planted in the Elm Street depository building. Ranking this piece of evidence at the very top completely re-defineres the case and brings other "established facts" into question, like the so-called Irving coffee meting that allegedly happened to connect Oswald with Roy Truly. What initially looked like a possible instance of pure luck turned into a highly improbable scenario.

In closing, let me mention a kind of "secret weapon" I have been using: statement analysis². It doesn't seem to be well known among armchair detectives and I first became aware of it when Peter Hyatt did an analysis of the McCanns³ statements pulled from an interview. I've successfully, IMO, applied the principles of this method to many of the Warren Commission testimonies and depositions to spot deception and diversion. I'll do more statement analysis dealing with the Jonbenet case and hope to reveal the true mindset of the Ramseys. You be the judge!

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¹ Plus many more from the perspective of the "investigator" and not so much trying to keep up with the case.

² A prominent proponent of this method is Peter Hyatt: BLOG, YOUTUBE.

³ Case summary here on this board: LINK

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Murders Most Foul Oct 20, 2022 4:23:57 GMT -5

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Post by Tom Sorensen on Oct 20, 2022 4:23:57 GMT -5

Going Forward

Below, I'll be listing the cases you can expect to see on the Murder Most Foul¹ board and how they are prioritized time-wise. My main focus will still be on the JFK case (also involving the Tippit murder), so this board will be updated as time permits when I'm not doing JFK research. New findings and source material will be posted on the Discussions board, along with some in-depth analysis of particular details in the cases. This may later find its way into the main threads.

Jonbenet Ramsey

This is the case I've collected the most material on, and, as I've already announced, the ranking of the evidence will be the driving force behind the thread. I expect the case to remain unsolved unless Burke Ramsey, or possibly John Andrew or Melinda, begins to crack. Knowing friends in high places proved once again to be invaluable!

Natalie Wood

I've been requested by a board member to look at the Natalie Wood drowning back in 1981. Her death was initially ruled an accidental drowning falling off of a yacht, but the case was reopened in 2011, and some semantic trickery concerning the cause of death now suggests foul play. I'm currently looking around for material. Unlikely to be solved unless those involved who were onboard the boat confess to murder.

Abigail Williams and Liberty German

Aka the Delphi murders. A particularly nasty case I first became aware of when Ken Mains² did a case review plus follow-up episodes. My approach to this case will be to dig into persons of interest (POI) and the performance, or should I say "performance," of the Carroll County Police. Especially the various announcements by them are mind-boggling to me.

Actual physical evidence is very scarce in this case, and what is known comes mostly from leaked documents. Whoever is actually currently investigating the case seems to have reached a dead end. The killer, or killers, are most likely locals and may be protected by some kind of coverup. One POI, the #1 on my list, died earlier this year from COVID, allegedly. I have a feeling this might prevent the case from ever being fully solved.

Madeleine McCann

I consider the case solved, apart from the cause of death. Has the potential to be solved in full if the Tapas 9 begin to rat on each other. Strong government support and possible collateral damage (why the British government intervened in the first place) will probably make sure this doesn't happen. Remember what happened to Jeffrey Epstein? I may do an occasional update if new evidence emerges.

Elisabeth Hagen

There is currently nothing to report, and I doubt it will ever be solved unless somebody close to Tom Hagen starts to sing.

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¹ Credits to Michael Capasse for coming up with the board name.

² See my list of pod-casters here: LINK

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Murders Most Foul Nov 13, 2022 16:25:06 GMT -5

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Post by Tom Sorensen on Nov 13, 2022 16:25:06 GMT -5

What's Next?

Currently, I'm posting material consolidated from early notes on the cases based on older YouTube videos, mostly scribbled on scraps of paper while viewing documentaries or listening to podcasts concerning the particular cases. I've almost reached the bottom of the pile of old notes, so I am looking for new material to dive into in the Jonbenet and Delphi cases. Other cases I've mentioned are on hold due to time constraints.

In the Jonbenet case I'll do one more post on the 911 call and then move on to the next important piece of evidence: Jonbenet's hair bands were still in her hair when she was brought up from the basement. I'll continue to look at the hopeless narrative between 5:30 a.m. and 6:00 a.m. as the Ramseys have been selling us different flavors. I'll definitely do a thread on their first Larry King show, which was in 2000, where they delivered what I would call a questionable performance.

The "Nancy Drew" YouTube channel puts out a Jonbenet case video every Friday and is currently reviewing the Ramseys' book titled "The Death of Innocence." A classic comparison of what the book says vs. police interviews and physical evidence. From viewing just a couple of pages of Chapter 2, I'm surprised at how badly it's written, given that Patsy Ramsey has a degree in journalism. The dialogue she has going with herself to create drama is truly cringe-worthy. I'll follow this series by "Nancy Drew" and add my own observations and reasoning.

In the Delphi case, I'll continue to analyze whatever video or audio is available involving Ronald Logan. I'm still absolutely convinced he was in the know somehow, and I'm intrigued by his increasingly cocky attitude and disrespect for law enforcement when he was asked about the case. There are several videos out there where Carroll County Keystones talk nonsense, so I feel it's worth looking closer at those. Kelsi German, Libby's older sister, likes to talk, and some of her rants raise red flags, especially her access to the Anthony Shots account.

JFK: I am hoping to wrap up the LHO first day at work thread, but I need to include some material from the Dallas Employment Commission before I arrive at a conclusion. I then plan to go on with the 1026 N. Beckley rooming house thread, which will be split into two before dealing with FBI SA Hosty and his connection to Oswald. Further down the line, I'll return to Linnie Mae Randle along with the Fritz and Decker teams that hurried out to Irving to ransack the Paine residence. This will cover a 40-minute discrepancy in the official timeline that several researchers have reported over the years.

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Murders Most Foul May 25, 2023 4:34:50 GMT -5 Arjan Hut likes this

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Post by Tom Sorensen on May 25, 2023 4:34:50 GMT -5

COMING UP IN 2023

PROMISES, PROMISES

In the previous update, I kind of outlined a schedule but didn't quite deliver. The main reason was a new case taking place in the UK: the disappearance of Nicola Bulley. If you've followed my posts on this case, you'll know why I got hooked. As it turns out, she was found dead after three weeks on a river bank. That part of the river had been repeatedly searched with no result, which further brings the LE assumption of no third-party involvement into question, strengthening my suspicion of foul play.

What I did achieve and have planned for the various cases will be summarized below.

NICOLA BULLEY

The next milestone will be the coroner's inquest in June. Apart from LE's initial massive blunder when releasing Nicola's alleged medical and alcohol-related issues, they have succeeded in keeping details of the investigation under wraps. Nothing is really known about phone pings, etc., so assumptions about Nicola's movements will be purely speculative.

However, it has become increasingly obvious that LE screwed up big time by ruling out third-party involvement, and this is probably why they clammed up after reading the coroner's report and also why Nicola's cause of death has not been made public. It gives me some bad associations with the Natalie Wood case being initially ruled an accidental drowning, although findings documented at the autopsy suggested foul play.

I still have a couple of posts in the pipeline based on observations by YouTubers I follow. These cover things like odd statements by the family after Nicola's body was found, police misrepresenting what Peter Faulding was told, the lack of evidence proving that Nicola was even on the dog path the morning she disappeared, and what could be some shady business activities associated with the Bulley family.

JONBENET RAMSEY

I did manage to finish the third piece of ranked evidence, along with some discussion posts. On top of my list now is to do #4 and #5, followed by a one-to-five summary. Since I began my Jonbenet thread, I've accumulated further (and even stronger) arguments to support the ranking. They will be presented in the summary and further support my suspicion of a cover-up orchestrated by the Ramseys.

The Nancy Drew YouTube channel has put out another Death of Innocence review episode, which I'll add to my review thread. Speaking of books... I recently purchased Perfect Murder, Perfect Town by Lawrence Schiller. It basically documents the case and events surrounding it chronologically through interviews and newspaper articles. Schiller mentions that he started out with 25,000 pages of transcripts!

The strength of the book is the authentic feel of progression of the case, which includes quotes from many individuals I haven't even heard of before. The internal dynamics of the BPD is well documented and fascinating. The book has a brief summary of the players and their roles, excellent! A weakness of the book is the lack of an index, which means that unless you take notes while reading, it becomes terribly time-consuming to look for, say, references to certain persons you know are quoted somewhere in the book.

Another drawback, IMO, is that quotes are not verbatim but reworked to make them more presentable and readable, but Schiller does state this up front and explains why he chose to do so; this is exactly how it should be! Overall, the book is very well written and should be a pleasure to dive into. Perfect Murder, Perfect Town really highlights how a pro puts together a book, compared to a ghost-written hack like The Death of Innocence.

I have more stuff to be added to the Discussion section as time permits. This includes a two-part YT video about Patsy and Burke from a psychological perspective. Some info on John Fernie, member of the Ramsey circle of friends, which makes you wonder how much more could be learned if the grand jury transcripts were released.

DELPHI MURDERS

There is some weird stuff going on in this case surrounding the arrest of Richard Allen, which adds to the early suspicions of a LE cover-up. I haven't spent time on the Delphi case lately because I've been preoccupied with the Bulley case. Despite the arrest of Richard Allen, my main interest is still Ron Logan and his strange behavior leading up to the discovery of the girls.

This, combined with how various LE spokespersons performed, news interviews, etc., makes me confident that some level of framing is happening. A 2019 documentary that had been buried suddenly surfaced, and the investigative reporter, Hannah Shakespeare, has been interviewed on at least one YouTube channel, discussing the documentary.

One part of the documentary concerns how Libby's biological mother was deliberately kept out of the loop by former Carroll County Sheriff Tobe Leazenby. When confronted with the facts, Tosspot Tobe tried to BS his way out. This shouldn't come as a surprise, since I've already done an analysis of one other interview with him. He instantly exposed himself as a useless clown.

Which brings us to Doug Carter, ISP superintendent, the premier drama queen of the case. Bruce Maguire, aka MindShock, tried to get a reading on him based on an interview where he displayed his full range of abnormal mannerisms. Thanks to Michael Capasse, I have secured a transcript of one of Doug Carter's long interviews to be subject to a statement analysis—it might be the same interview Bruce looked at. Regardless, I'll definitely do a thread on Drama Queen Doug.

JFK & TIPPIT MURDERS

My initial idea with the Murders Most Foul collection of cases, which actually was Michael Capasse's idea, came up when I began the Jonbenet Ramsey thread and didn't think it belonged in the Off Topic section. I was getting a bit tired of the JFK case and wanted to take on a fresh case. Fresh, in the sense that I wanted to apply some of Ken Mains' ideas of problem-solving to a completely different case I had been following over the years but hadn't really scrutinized.

It turned out to be more than just a distraction! In fact, it was more like a case of creeping scope, involving several other cases. I left JFK while trying to figure out why the Warren Commission (and the FBI) tried to fake Oswald's date of employment at the depository. This involved faking documents and screwing over, or completely ignoring, witnesses at the Texas Employment Commission. The material I've collected will take several posts to cover.

In my latest update, wrapping up these TSBD employment anomalies was announced but didn't happen, primarily due to the distraction described above. Another contributing factor was some YouTube videos by NoTrueFlags further detailing how the WC was obfuscating witness accounts of what took place at the TEC. There was too much material to digest and incorporate into a wrap-up, so I decided to take a break from JFK.

To conclude this update on JFK, let me just say that the subjects outlined in the previous announcement are still relevant, but the TEC must be dealt with first.

FUTURE CASES

Natalie Wood is still on my list, but on hold. I consider doing a comparison of the JFK case to the investigation following the murder of Olof Palme, Swedish PM, in 1986. There are some stunning similarities between the two cases, like nominating a scapegoat and conducting a government-sponsored cover-up. The intricacies of the Palme case are not widely known due to the language barrier; all case files are in Swedish. There seems to be a growing interest in this case at the moment due to a couple of YouTubers who took a fresh look at the case. We'll see if I get around to doing a Palme thread; it certainly has a place in the foul play department!

ONE MONTH, ONE CASE PRINCIPLE

Whenever I switch between cases, there seems to be a natural one-month turnaround from picking material, analyzing it, and posting it. Depending on the nature of the material and the time available, I should be able to post 2 to 4 times a month. The most demanding posts are those requiring transcription of recordings for statement analysis, even if only partially transcribed. They usually take me a couple of weeks to complete. Others may be a collection of mostly digested material and ideas that merely need to be arranged logically, typically one-week jobs.

Usually, the posts that cause the most frustration are summaries and conclusions. They often require previous posts to be tweaked or reworked to properly support a conclusion and can take anywhere from 1 to 3 weeks to complete. In the recent Nicola Bulley case, I've done more posts that 'piggyback' existing analysis by others, as this seemed to be the most efficient way of getting my ideas across and, hopefully, more entertaining to the reader.

Anyway, moving forward, I plan to stick with one case per calendar month. I still have a couple of videos worth commenting on—great videos, in fact—so I'll continue on the Bulley case through May, then switch to the Jonbenet case at the beginning of June to do Evidence Ranked #4 and #5, followed by a summary of the evidence covered so far. By July, I expect to be back on the JFK case, specifically Oswald and the Texas Employment Commission.

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Murders Most Foul Jul 8, 2023 13:15:11 GMT -5

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Post by Tom Sorensen on Jul 8, 2023 13:15:11 GMT -5

A BRIEF JULY 2023 UPDATE

It shouldn't come as a surprise that I didn't stick to my own plan outlined in my previous post. The main reason was the outcome of the coroner's inquest in the Nicola Bulley case, which took place on June 26 and 27. I incorrectly assumed (there you go again) it would simply establish the cause of death based on the autopsy report, if possible¹. Also, since LE went back into the river, I expected additional findings² to be released in support of the ruling by the coroner, Dr. James Adeley.

As it turned out, the inquest was an absolute scam designed to arrive at an accidental³ drowning. The one thing that made this 100% predictable was the search and rescue expert who wasn't invited to testify: Peter Faulding. The most experienced searcher with the best equipment, who destroyed the LE narrative within a week of Nicola's disappearance, was not a guy the coroner wanted to take on!

This tactical move of not calling witnesses who were expected to cause trouble was well established by the Warren Commission decades ago. Some key witnesses were "present" only by video-conference calls, or even worse, through a written statement. The Bulley family's lawyer, Terry Wilcox, showed an alarming lack of enthusiasm when it came to asking the pertinent questions, like why no reference to dog walker cell phone pings or location services was made to support the LE timeline.

It was very concerning to witness the final act⁴ of the whitewash taking place outside the County Hall. Hired to deliver the message were the family's spokestwat and deceptionist, Pauline Stables, along with the family's nitwit lawyer, Terry Wilcox. The lady to the far right, unknown to me, remained silent. Sadly, Paul Ansell was no show. Maybe because he initially was 100% all about "it's not the river, the phone is a decoy," but now fully embraces the speculative hypothesis of accidental drowning.

With respect to upcoming posts, I'll likely spend the remainder of July pointing out the inconsistency of the quoted witness statements. I'm not alone in having observed these discrepancies, so I'll continue adding examples while juxtaposing them with the LE timeline. Unfortunately, several of the statements have to be stitched together, as there doesn't seem to be one coherent transcript available.

I do intend to stay true to the order I've previously mentioned, which is: Bulley, Jonbenet, and JFK. Most likely, Jonbenet-related posts will continue into September due to vacation. As of this update, I've become aware of a German YouTuber dealing with the Elisabeth Hagen case. Apart from creating a very well-produced video, this lady seems to have had access to some insider knowledge pertaining to the case. Some important "blanks" can be filled out, allowing us to draw certain conclusions. I'll post these regardless of what the plan dictates.

That's it for now. I hope to see you around in the coming months!

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¹ Although the cause of death, technically speaking, was drowning, an inquest was needed to establish if there was foul play involved.

² Something was mentioned, but I couldn't find the quote.

³ I haven't seen any quotes from the autopsy report (or pathologist), concluding that the decay of the body was consistent with being submerged for 3 weeks, which would be a prerequisite to ruling out 3rd party involvement, not to mention a microscopic analysis of the water in her lungs to establish if it originated from the River Wyre. This could provide important clues, since the river below the weir was tidal.

⁴ FINAL-LINK

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Murders Most Foul Jan 27, 2024 15:06:51 GMT -5

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Post by Tom Sorensen on Jan 27, 2024 15:06:51 GMT -5

JANUARY 2024 UPDATE

First, you may have noticed that lately I've predominantly posted on the Discussion Board in matters related to the Jonbenet Ramsey case. The reason being that I've gone through many pages of written material (transcripts and two books) along with numerous videos on YouTube, either Ramsey interviews or analysis related to the case, which have led me to a number of conclusions that needed to be documented.

My current focus is on the events that took place the morning of December 26 between 5:30 a.m. (5:25 a.m. if John Ramsey wasn't lying) and 6:00 a.m., when the first police officer, Rich French, arrived. The more I dive into the details of this half-hour window, the more evidence seems to surface that plugs the biggest rabbit hole in the case: the alleged intruder.

I've realized that roping off the rabbit holes in the case is the only way to achieve some kind of progress. The strategy of Team Ramsey was exactly the opposite: to flood the Boulder PD with useless leads that would consume their time and distract them from focusing on the Ramseys. As it turned out, they were very successful in achieving their goal, assisted by scumbag DA Alex Hunter and his sidekicks, who leaked insider information from the detectives to the Ramsey lawyers, which often allowed them to be one step ahead of the investigation.

As the case stands today, I don't expect it to be solved. By solved, I mean pinpointing the person, or persons, who killed Jonbenet. To me, there is no doubt the Ramseys were involved in covering up the murder. The way they have been lying their eyes out since day one, pushing a hopeless narrative, is all you need to know. Any analysis and deep dive into the case have become more of an intellectual exercise that cements what we already know about the key players, who are the Ramseys, Stines, Fernies, and Whites.

Next, I'll outline how I intend to prioritize the cases covered so far (and some not yet covered) in order of importance to me; it all comes down to the time one can justify investing in a particular case.

Jonbenet Ramsey Murder [1996]

This case will receive the bulk of my attention, not spent on the JFK case, but overall I will ramp up my effort on JFK/Tippit and reduce time on Murders Most Foul. When I post it, it will be more within open-ended threads covering specific interviews with the Ramseys, like Larry King and Paula Woodward, plus miscellaneous police interviews. This will be mostly statement analysis, since this has become my preferred tool when trying to penetrate cases. It also seems to give the most spinoff when studying the JFK case transcripts, which was one of my goals when creating Murders Most Foul.

The Dephi Murders [2017]

This is probably the most disturbing case I've been looking at closely, involving the murder of two teenagers, known as Abby (13) and Libby (14), and what looks like the framing of a murder suspect, Richard Allen. Not unlike the Jonbenet case, there seem to be conflicts of interest at all levels of LE (read: corruption). Even the judge was recently overruled when she tried to get rid of Richard Allen's defense lawyers.

I've stopped actively following the case, but occasionally I watch Crime Knigth's¹ YouTube channel for the latest developments. I still plan on doing a statement analysis of Doug Carter, who has such deviant mannerisms that I believe something must surface when his statements are picked apart.

Nicola Bulley's alleged drowning [2023]

From day one, there were immediate signs of obfuscation in preparation for a coverup. As expected, the case was closed following a coroner's inquest, which can best be described as a scam. I was surprised at how quickly the so-called true crime community abandoned the case after the faux inquest had taken place. I have recently become aware of a couple of individuals who are trying to keep the case alive. I may report on those in the future.

My own thread hasn't seen any activity in a while. As in many other cases, it comes down to picking the official timeline apart to show how the cover-up works, and that's probably what I'll continue doing. It will likely be an attempt to wrap up what can be seen as fake events purported to show Nicola's movements. I don't have the time to take the case further than that.

Madeleine McCann's Disappearance [2007]

Possible accident and disposal of the body, followed by a rather crude but elaborate cover-up, supported by the UK government. I don't expect to add much to the main thread, and I don't expect the case to be solved unless someone among the so-called Tapas 7 begins to crack. I have collected bits and pieces I find interesting, which will find their way to the Discussion Board as time permits.

Anne-Elisabeth Hagen's disappearance [2018]

I haven't been able to locate further developments in the case, which, according to the Norwegian police, apparently stalled during the investigation of the cryptocurrency lead. Apparently an arrest was made in connection with the crypto-deal, but it's unclear to me what has come of it. My conclusion concerning Tom Hagen's involvement still stands, and I don't expect to spend more time on the case than an occasional search for updates.

Summer Wells' Disappearance [2021, new]

Four-year-old Summer Wells disappeared on June 15, 2021, from her home in Tennessee. Allegedly, one might add, because it's unknown, based on the available evidence, if she actually had been on the property when reported missing. There are eerie parallels to the Madeleine McCann case, like Summer's dad somehow instantly knowing she was abducted. Otherwise, we're at the bottom of the social ladder, where the parents are struggling to make ends meet.

I've spent many hours pouring over interviews with the parents. Quite a few are available, as both parents have been active on social media in various states of intoxication! A YouTuber by the name of Chris McDonough² had done extensive interviews with Summer's parents and circle of friends, some now ex-friends, in an attempt to crack the case.

Once again, we're down to a timeline that's been stitched together, involving a trip to a so-called swimming hole where Summer supposedly took a dip and may have suffered some kind of accident. There are a lot of moving parts in this case, and I will likely confine myself to posting research already done by a number of YouTubers. I have no doubt we're dealing with foul play, and at least the parents and grandmother possess guilty knowledge.

Natalie Wood Drowning [1981, new]

Well, it's one of those cases where a deathbed confession is needed to solve it. Although the captain of the boat, Dennis Davern, started talking in 2011, nothing really came of it. Christopher Walken and Robert Wagner (her husband) haven't been charged with anything and have been tight-lipped about what happened on the boat. An interview with Christopher Walken published in Playboy magazine raises some serious red flags. I may do a statement analysis of the Playboy interview, but otherwise, I don't expect to spend more time on the case.

The Olof Palme Murder [1986, new]

Olof Palme, the Swedish PM at the time, was shot dead while walking home from the movie theater accompanied by his wife, Lisbeth Palme. There is no end to the twists and turns in this case, but any person with half a brain should be able to see we're dealing with an inside job and a government-sponsored cover-up. There are striking similarities to the JFK cover-up, including a patsy who was eventually cleared of suspicion and released from jail.

The investigation was officially and conveniently shut down in 2020, when a deceased person of interest by the name of Stig Engström was nominated as the primary suspect. This so-called final investigation was a scam, much like the Nicola Bulley coroner's inquest. Although the intent was to shut down the interest in the case for good, it seems to have had an adverse effect.

The most promising development has been in the analysis of what is known as the LAC tape, an equivalent to the Dallas police tapes associated with the JFK case. It has been established that the tape was tampered with to introduce a fake timeline. This seems to be linked to the arrival of two ambulances at the crime scene, the first of which was waved down by bystanders.

Timeline analysis paired with strange inconsistencies among ambulance crews suggest that a second ambulance was waiting in the wings, prepared for something to go down. By pure happenstance, another crew returning from a job completed was spotted by civilians who rushed to the crime scene. All this supports the notion of a preplanned assault on Olof Palme.

Anyway, this case is of a magnitude comparable to the JFK case. Since the case files are all in Swedish, unless one is well versed in Swedish or possibly another Scandinavian language, trying to make sense of the original material is unlikely to work. I assume the average visitor to this forum is unlikely to possess the language skills required to interpret Swedish transcripts or taped interviews, and consequently, I've dropped the idea of even doing a comparative analysis of the two cases.

SUMMARY:

What all this boils down to is that my focus will switch back to the JFK case, and I will do occasional updates to the Jonbenet case. As outlined above, I may do some kind of summary update on the other Foul Play cases. The "new" cases will be on the backburner and may never be featured on the Foul Play Board. My announced pattern of one case per month will be more like one subject per month when dealing with the JFK and Tippit murders.

In dealing with the Jonbenet case, I might devote a month to catch you up on a specific subject or interview as well, or even some gold nuggets from Steve Thomas' book³, which I just purchased. It's an easy read and well organized compared to Schiller's Perfect Murder, Perfect Town. What I forgot to mention above regarding the Jonbenet case is the main thread that ranks the key evidence. I really should get that wrapped up.

In the realm of crime fiction, to those of you who remember the Hill Street Blues TV series, all that is left to say is, Hey, let's be careful out there!

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¹ Also known as Little Joe Luis. He is extremely dedicated and well spoken, but he will not be everyone's cup of tea. You decide. I've linked him in my pinned thread about recommended channels.

² The Interview Room, also linked in my pinned thread about recommended channels.

³ Steve Thomas was the lead detective in the Jonbenet case until he quit the Boulder Police. His book is titled JonBenet: Inside the Ramsey Murder Investigation.

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Murders Most Foul Sept 13, 2024 5:03:25 GMT -5

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Post by Tom Sorensen on Sept 13, 2024 5:03:25 GMT -5

SEPTEMBER 2024 UPDATE

This September 2024 update is divided into two parts: a general update concerning the Most Foul cases (this post) and a separate post where I review the YouTube channels I've previously recommended¹. In my January 2024 update, I went through each case featured on the Most Foul board, and possible future cases to be featured. This time, I'll only mention a specific case if there's something substantial to address.

During the first part of 2024, I realized that I had a growing backlog of projects in the physical world that needed to be dealt with. Consequently, I have had to drastically cut back on my Most Foul board activities. The same goes for any JFK-related stuff. I've occasionally posted an analysis or idea when I felt it made sense to invest a little time to get stuff off my mind.

For the reminder of 2024, I'll continue to do an occasional post on the Foul Play board. My focus will be on the Jonbenet case, on which I have several topics in preparation. Realistically, any other Foul Play case will lay dormant. Regarding JFK, I have a pipeline of material on several open threads, but no time to prepare posts until maybe very late 2024.

One Foul Play case that does deserve an update is the Elisabeth Hagen disappearance. Some time ago, around April 2024, the Norwegian police announced that they had thrown in the towel, which is pretty much what I predicted. It's difficult to find anything substantial on this latest "development," except for a few skimpy Scandinavian newspaper articles.

As you may have gleaned from my YT channel reviews, I'm not too happy with the direction some of the channels have taken. I've considered this a warning in the sense that being immersed in so-called true crime 24/7 is not healthy; kind of a hint to get your priorities right. That's why true crime has taken a back seat—for now, at least.

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¹ Channel reviews: LINK

Last Edit: Sept 13, 2024 14:27:33 GMT -5 by Tom Sorensen