On October 20 at 10:17 pm Elliott sends me a text, “walking dogs now.” He told me earlier that he wanted to be sure we did not catch him on camera, and think he was the stalker, and then call it in. Now Steve is surprised by something about the cameras. If he changes where they point, and aims them closer to the house, there is not much difference. But when he aims them far away from the house they seem very capable of capturing decent images far beyond their stated 20 meters of “vision.”
Steve wants me never to mention to anyone what exactly what is seen, or not seen on the video system. He thinks whoever the stalker is, is innocently asking everyone, and good gossip is in high demand right now. I agree, and am very careful to be intentionally vague about what exactly is being seen, and recorded by the cameras.
I do wish the detectives would take this stalking case more seriously. Whenever I call now that we have detectives assigned to the case it seems like if we have a video of the incident that just happened then any kind of follow up can wait. That was not the idea, we thought the cameras might reinforce some intelligence that had been gathered by the Garfield Sheriffs department, not become a replacement for officers on the ground. We had lots of video of strange things happening at night around this “quiet” neighborhood. And there was plenty more to come.
Wylah ready to go with Mr. squeakers
On the 21st Morgan was packing in the morning, we were babysitting her puppy, and after school she picked up her friends, and left to work at a military retreat. Armed forces returning from oversees were availing themselves to rebuilding opportunities while Morgan was a part of the group that helped the process by making sure their children were happily entertained. Morgan was very proud to be doing this. She was gaining a new respect for the pressure put on families of service men, and women and she was quick to shares stories with me, after a weekend like this.
I was also hoping she would leave behind her own problems with her stalker back home, and this weekend could be a good weekend for her.
On the 23rd Detectives Glassmire and Alstatt came over for a meeting. They checked their wildlife cameras, and found nothing – I told them that as usual, when Morgan was away, there was not much activity. We gave Detective Glassmire a thumb drive with the latest videos on it, and Steve set up a drop box on the Internet so he could constantly update video as it happened.
Glassmire was hoping for some way that we could capture a video with a face clear enough for a positive ID (which to me sounded a little crazy as Morgan already believed Keenan as her stalker), while Steve was hopeful, but uncertain that we could manage this feat. The stalker had to go along for this to happen. Give up his caution for a day of two and walk right up to one of the cameras, and we didn’t think that would happen.
We all spent a lot of time going over the video of person in the driveway. When Steve held up a photo of Keenan and his car everyone agreed the car was as close of a match as you get, but this is where we differed…Detective Glassmire was certain it was Keenan in the driveway, as was Morgan and I. But Steve thought maybe it was not, maybe he was someone close, but not Keenan. I think Steve was thinking it was a friend of Keenan’s, driving Keenan’s car, trying to divert the attention away from Keenan. Steve did believe, as did the rest of us, that the car was Keenan’s car. We did the research, and that was the only car with that exact grill and emblem. Detective Glassmire was going to have a specialist in the department look at the video, and see what he could do with it. We were happy with that, and after going over the latest gossip of the neighborhood the detectives left.
Later in the night, on Sunday, Morgan came home from her weekend, tired and happy…
Today is October 13, 2012 – That night, last year, was such a perfect example of why this year is so frustrating for Steve and I. After her weekend with the children, they all wrote a little something to Morgan. Of how happy she had made them, of how they loved coloring with her, or how she was such a good big sister, and of how they hoped to meet her again someday. They were all beautifully misspelled in crayon, on pieces of torn paper, and Morgan could vividly explain to us every little girl who had written the notes. How the writer thought or felt, of some very special quality she had found so amazing. All the little notes are in a zip lock bag now, and they remind Steve, and I of just who Morgan was, how she really was. There are so many reminders she has left. They will never be the same as having Morgan, but they help us never waver from those who would like us to forget this travesty of justice. We want #Justice4Morgan!
Morgan in the rear view mirror, looking for a picture
Toni, I have been following your blog for a while now and checking daily for updates. I know that so many people have said this, but let me add my voice to the chorus: I am so, so sorry for your loss. (And so frustrated at the many ways this case was mishandled.) Thank you for not only the work you do in pursuing justice for Morgan and discussing the dangers of stalking (I have learned a lot here!), but also for sharing your Morgan with us. She shines through in your writing as such a sensitive and talented artist, a warm and caring friend. How wonderful that you have a collection of notes from the children who were lucky enough to spend time with her. I’m a mother of two young girls and my heart just aches for you daily. I cannot, cannot imagine what you and your family have been through, and are still going through. Sending love and strength to you tonight from Denver.
Thank you Annie – I really, really appreciate your kind words.
Toni my heart also aches for you everyday, to the point that thats all i talk about and think about…I have friends and family who call me daily to see how im holding up because they know that i follow your blog and get super depressed over it..I dont know what faith you follow, but Im a Christian and tomorrow at church I will request a special prayer for comfort through the HOLY SPIRIT for you and your family. I will also request on our prayer line for GOD to guide you through and find and prosecute this animal.
Morgan would not want you to suffer, so please only think positive thoughts, and thank you for wanting to request a prayer line for God to guide us – I feel like that will help, prayers always do. And I trust in good triumphing over evil – I always have. Take care friend.
I know you have mentioned Morgan took her water bottle out with her and then left it in the car that night. Did you ever have it tested for anything?
Toni,
I was a few days behind and I just finished reading the last few blogs, watching the video, and reading the comments. I have to say that the one thing that has really sparked my attention this time is the comment that you made concerning the amount of visits that they made to your home that evening.
More and more, I am questioning the possibility of a cover-up. Do you think that they got a lead and that is why they were there. Then, it ended badly, and if it came out that they did in fact have a solid lead, they would look incompitent. Therefore they are doing all they can to sweep this under the rug? Did you ever find out if they did have new info and what it was? I can’t imagine they would say anything after the fact, since they didnt even alert you beforehand.
I also wonder about K….where he came from, do you know his family? Is he just some kind of drifter that came to live with his girlfriend and her family? I ask becasue I wanted to know if perhaps he came from an influential family. I dont get that feeling based on what you have described and the company he kept, but I had to ask. Does he have any conncetion or relation to anyone “high up”…and DA or an ADA…anyone? I know it is a long shot, but at the very least maybe an answer to who he is and where he came from would help shed some light.
It is my opinion, based on what you have shared…that Morgan was forced to drink something. Based on her injuries and other things you have mentioned throughout the blogs and comments section. The stalker(s) could have failed to make her drink it by force and threatened her animals to make her drink it? It seems like there are large parts of the puzzle yet to be revealed. I am guessing that there is something that you have not yet shared becasue maybe you are not able to, maybe even a small theory as to what happened. I am absolutely in disbelief that so many strangers are racking their brains in attempts to help you solve this case, yet law enforcement does nothing. Even going so far as denying things that actually happened. No matter what I think or where my mind leads, it always leads back to hiding something/cover-up.
You are in my prayers, and I know that justice will prevail. I know that you won’t give up and so many people are on your side. We will all unite for Morgan, and we won’t stop back you up until we find the truth. Love & Light.
What ever happened to all of her bedding?
Just wondering if I am the only one who thinks its weird that E is walking his dog at 10pm, or is this a normal thing? Is this a normal time that he is walking the dog? Also before and after this date did he ever text you to tell you that he was walking the dog or was this the only time he did this?
I agree; the 10pm dog walking is weird to me. I wonder if it was a diversion and also, why is he so paranoid?
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http://chrisbrakeshow.com/2014/09/19/55-gang-stalking/
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-john
Chris thank you for writing in…before I wrote this blog I had never heard of gang stalking before and now I have been contacted by people from all over the US telling me their gang stalking stories. Happy to hear the attached show about gang stalking. Keep up the good work!