New Pointe shoes, ready for a workout!
Morgan’s friend Nathan slept over last night and she slept out on the couch as well. They watched movies till late in the night and it was a quiet night for us all. In the morning Nathan and Steve left for work and Morgan got dressed to go to ballet and dance classes, but then she was a little too squeamish and decided to go to her first class, and see how it went, and then she came home, and skipped her second class. She was thinking maybe a new flu was coming on and she didn’t want to infect her friends. She also wanted to be back on her feet for the weekend, as she would be taking care of young children for the returning military families, so I encouraged her to take it easy and rest, and she did.
Steve came by at 3:00 and was all caught up with his work. He was ready to start the move of his shop and could not wait for the whole move of shop and house to be complete. Of course we had not really started yet so that sounded very optimistic. He dropped Nate off in Carbondale and went to his now old shop to pack his office. Morgan went to Carbondale with Wylah and I waited at home for Detective Glassmire. I thought it was just going to be another regular meeting with nothing much to report, but I was in for a pleasant surprise.
At 3:51 pm I sent a text to Detective Glassmire, “Rob do you know about when you might be here? Morgan is about 10 minutes from our house and I just want to let her know to come home in time. Thanks.” He replied back, “I am in Carbondale now working on my laptop, I can get there anytime, let me know.” He also told me he was just coming to check the cameras and Morgan could just stay in Carbondale, so I relayed that message to her.
Detective Glassmire came over and I helped him get the ladder from the garage. He went out and checked his cameras and saw nothing. I explained to him about the motion detectors that had been taken from their “perches” and moved to the ground and he shook his head. I went on to tell him that Steve had been up really early researching the event because it really bothered him, how it had been done with such apparent ease.
I told him how our motion equipment had been detecting something in the front corner of the house and Steve had come up with yet another plan to paint two detectors to match the surroundings and then placed them both aimed at the corner of the house. Then he made sure that two of the video cameras were aimed right at them and was so certain he would catch something. He wore clothes to bed that night he was so sure.
But I told Detective Glassmire that it wasn’t even fifteen minutes later that they were both on the ground and nothing was caught on the cameras. So what was really bothering Steve was that this morning until he saw a “Myth Busters Youtube” that showed how easy it was to defeat a motion detector and he later found how a person with a laser light, something he had seen off in the distance months ago, could mess with our video cameras easily and Steve ended up leaving for work completely distraught that it might be that the stalker was slowing down for winter and it might well be that he had figured ways around all of the deterrents we had and that was why we weren’t seeing anything anymore. But then I told him how Morgan was still getting startled awake at all hours.
I asked the detective if it was possible we were so over-vigilant that we had begun hearing things or was the stalker right here more than ever? I told him how we were coming to wits end with all of this. Glassmire looked at me for a second and then bent down picked up a dirt clod from the ground and flung it at our house. I jumped and it struck the house with a loud “BANG”. He looked at me and said, “You are not crazy Toni, there is your stalker, he is still here.”
I agreed with the detective and told him that Steve does not know what to do. Rob told me that he thought if anything he was going to escalate now. That really scared me and I asked what we should do? He told me not to worry, but be careful. He was going to pick up Keenan’s hours the following Tuesday and he thought that would be a big step, maybe even the final breakthrough in an arrest.
This was shocking to me. I had not expected to hear that. A long time ago, we were told an arrest would come only after catching him at the house. I asked him if he really thought that, and he said that he did. He also said the formal interview with Morgan would help too, and that was scheduled for the following Tuesday. It was exciting to think that all of a sudden it had come so far. This morning Steve was thinking it was all a lost cause and now it was on the verge of ending – in arrest.
We said our goodbyes around 5:00 pm and Detective Glassmire put the ladder away and left. I called Steve and had a quick talk with him about all of the positive developments and he was cheered up. He left to come home, and just as I began to peel potatoes for dinner, there was a loud “BANG” again on the front of the house that was sharper and louder than Detective Glassmire’s dirt clod. It was far more like a gunshot against the garage, and I ran out front to see what it was. The dogs were startled, as was I, but my first thought was a sonic boom (which I had never heard in Colorado before – only as a child in California) or maybe something large, like the ladder in the garage falling over and hitting something.
Only like everything else there was nothing, by the time I got to the front of the house there was no car just leaving the street, no people closing the front door behind them – nothing. I just stood and watched the empty street, tree branches slowly waving in a light breeze and giving up their last leaves. I opened the garage and searched its corners – nothing was out of place. It was so maddening!
I closed up and went back in the house. Then I texted Morgan when dinner was going to be and asked when could she be home. She told me that Nate had just left for the bar and she was waiting for him, but thought it wouldn’t be more than fifteen minutes.
Steve drove up and I heard his truck, he came in and we talked about my afternoon meeting with Detective Glassmire. Steve was calmed so much by all the good news and went to clean up before dinner.
Morgan came home, ate with us and was very excited by everything the detective had told me. She went to sleep around 10:00 pm, and as I got in bed I saw flashlights in back of house. Steve told me it was Patrol Officers looking for something, and as I was falling asleep, I told Steve they were increasing the patrols by the house too. It was all such good news and I was only too content to not argue with any of it.
Today is November 24, 2012 – And as I look back that night was so positive. I really felt that they really, really wanted to catch this stalker and protect Morgan – it just hasn’t happened yet. I know it all went horribly wrong but I am still not sure why. Parts of the truth are still hidden in the shadows. But as Steve and I have found out bit by bit this year, so much happened over the next few days that was stacked against Morgan, only there was also the component of so much that did not happen to help protect her. For others we must change not just one but both of those factors.
I missed Morgan so very much this week, and I knew it would be hard. I want to thank all of you for your emails and words of encouragement. I agree with so many of you that after I make it through this week I will get stronger and stronger. I can’t wait to get back home and put it all together now, even the parts I have been putting off. This year has been such a blur when I think about it, but for some reason I can’t really explain, it has all become more in focus now. Thank you all for sharing Morgan’s story with me, it has been such an honor to be able to share it.
Toni,
I started reading your blog a month or two ago, brought to my attention thru my boyfriend, thru Leesa, whom he knew from “back home” in CO. I really feel for you and your family, I know what its like to lose a loved one to violence, tho not my own child. I pray for Morgan and you and your family daily, hoping she gets the justice she deserves and you all, the closure you need. I’ve had a stalker, thankfully not a serious one, compared to Morgan’s situation, but the fear is still there sometimes, and two of my daughters are teenagers now (scary enough without boys or other worries as they get older). I’ve done my best to share Morgan’s story with my friends and familym I know it’s not much, but I’m hoping a few extra names on your petition will help.
Love n Light to You
Michelle thanks for sharing and thanks for your support…it helps!
I still do not know how you do it, Morgan must be sending you the strength because I know how I feel with the up coming blog post and I’m dreading it. I not imagine how you feel, Toni. I don’t want Dec 2nd to come, I want to go back in time, and catch this evil person. I want Morgan to walk into your door and wrap her arms around you. That isn’t going to happen and even as I type I’m crying like a baby. How strange is that, in that I haven’t even met you or Morgan!
Reading that I am crying too because that is exactly how I have been feeling all week – I just want her to come in the front door and ask me how my day has been (she always used to ask that) and go to the fridge and grab some celery or make a peanut butter and jelly sandwich or juice up some organic veges and fruit but now my juicer sits on the counter and has never been used since she left and I try so hard to still hear her voice. I play back videos I have of her just to hear her and see her sweet expressions…it makes it seem like she’s just gone on vacation.
Toni, have you tried talking to a psychic or medium. Long Island Medium would probably be willing to speak with you since this has been in the media so much. At the very least you would get peace of mind if Morgan came through. You would know she is alright. I truly believe Lisa C. is the real deal. You deserve a bit of peace and hearing from Morgan might bring a new clue or two,.
I have gotten amazing details from not only a friend Jennifer Shaffer that works with police, FBI, arson investigators, etc. and she has given us amazing details into what happened to Morgan, as well as confirmation from Lisa Williams, John Edward, Char and now (thanks to one of our readers of the blog) the Long Island Medium so the people involved in Morgan’s stalking and murder had better beware, because not only have we heard these details, but they have led us to evidence that our Sheriff’s office were not even close to collecting. Morgan has served them all up on a platter, they just don’t know it yet. And Morgan is fine and happy and REALLY wants us to help others so this doesn’t happen to other girls or their families. And after Morgan’s investigation gets opened that will be the next really important thing that Steve and I will concentrate on.
What did the mediums say?
They have all confirmed details about evidence and who was involved – I just can’t give that out right now
How come LE could use your ladder but not your batteries? Did you ever ask them that? Your ladder was good enough but not your batteries?
No we never asked that question but that is an EXCELLENT question…they used it every week. I would love an answer to that – thanks for asking something that never occurred to me! And trust me I am going to ask that question!
@Anon…u are brilliant! Thank u very much for that very important tip.
Its people like u that have helped the Ingram’s.
Did Nathan spent the night the night before you found Morgan? Have any of her friends come forward with any information???? Praying for you as you go through this journey to find your daughter justice.
No he did not – Morgan broke up with him before he went to Australia, and when he returned he wanted to get together again, but she had started to like someone new, and wanted Nathan to just be a good friend. He was when he first returned, but that last couple of days they were arguing about it, and she was sad because she didn’t want to hurt his feelings – he didn’t want to be just friends, and had decided not to sleep on our couch anymore on the last night she went to bed.
Are any of her friends suspects? Since after all they are friends with ? and Kennan?
She had a few friends that were also friends with them and I believe they know something and need to come clean if they really cared about Morgan. We have had others come forward but they are not those friends – they are people that know the suspects.
Toni, y’all are so strong, and motivated, and determined! I know it is Morgan who is helping you through all of this. I know you will get justice for your daughter. I feel compelled to tell you this for some reason, so here goes….I think a lot about your dream you had about Morgan with the white pointer and the skateboarder on the hill going toward water….like, I’ll be in the grocery store, and it’ll creep into my thoughts….lol. And recently, I stumbled on Morgans Instagram or tumblr?? I’m not sure…but I saw some pictures of a skatepark with the empty pool like things and hills, and the dream came back to me immediately when I saw them…..just felt compelled to tell you. I hope your Holidays are just as happy as they can be. I know they won’t be your happiest, but maybe next year, if things have gotten done, it’ll be a little happier. Misty
Thanks Misty I appreciate it.
I find it strange the police never did a formal interview with Morgan. Why would they talk to you and Steve about everything instead of Morgan? You would think since she was a legal 20 yr old adult they would of done one in the beginning.
They spoke with Morgan at least once a week and Officer Megan Alstatt had a one hour in depth talk with Morgan 2 weeks before her death besides their regular talks, because I asked her to give me her opinion on how Morgan was handling the stress (remember 4 months of terrorization isn’t easy for most people) and after the talk Megan told me that Morgan was holding up just fine…in fact she was a lot like her, whenever Megan got stressed she ran and ran until she sweated out all the stress and Morgan did the same thing 5 days a week, 2 classes of pointe ballet till she hit the floor full of sweat, and then talked about her stalker to her ballet buddies – she told them who it was as well. Megan said it was excellent therapy. So the reason for the “formal” interview in their building was to get her officially on a recorder as to everything that had happened. over the last 4 months.
I wish I could just hug you right now. My heart is so broken over what I have read so far!!! You are in my prayers and may you find peace at the end if this journey!!!
Thanks Steph – this is a hard journey but if Steve and I can help some others along the way it is worth it.
It breaks my heart that the detective was so full of hope right before tragedy struck. That it took that long before they had hope and then it was too late… I am so sorry for your loss and I am counting down the days until you receive justice for your sweet daughter.
Thanks Brittany – I hope the days are a lot shorter now until we get justice…it’s really hard keeping up this pace.
Did the detective ever get a copy of K’s work record? Was catching up on posts today and remembered you had posted that someone stole an elf (if I remember correctly) figure out of a planter box after Morgan passed. Isn’t that a popular thing to do “take a trophy”? Was that ever looked into?
I have no idea if the detective ever did go pick up the suspects hours. Morgan was dead and they seemed like there wasn’t anything left to investigate since now the victim was no longer there.
Yes it was actually a little gnome that had been in the planter box by the front door that the motion alarm sat in so it was really a red flag to me that it was taken. It definitely was not taken because of it’s value. The Sheriff’s actually took a report about it being stolen but when I asked if they had ever been to the suspects house to see if maybe that is where the gnome was (among other things) they said no.
How were the motion detectors discovered to be missing?
They weren’t missing they were just lying face down on the ground, and they never went off so we looked back on the cameras from whey were placed and we could see when they ended up on the ground – just not be who. We think the stalker was using something like a laser beam to disrupt the cameras long enough to do what he had to do.
Someone had asked the question if Brook, Keenan, and Morgan had mutual friends. Would it be possible if one of these mutual friends knew the house key code number or even just watched Morgan type it in. Maybe passed the information on intentionally or not to Brooke and Keenan? Just a thought.
That is absolutely possible. Her ex-boyfriend who just arrived back a little over 2 weeks before her murder definitely knew the code – he admitted looking over her shoulder and having it and actually let himself in the house a few nights before and he was friends with Brooke. None of Morgan’s friends were friends with Keenan. Also, Morgan’s ex-boyfriend’s best friend is the friend i mentioned earlier that seemed to always have been the last person that knew Morgan was on her way home on the nights that the stalker showed up within minutes of her arrival…he was friends with Brooke and could have been the one advising her that Morgan was on her way home and he as well could have gotten the code from Morgan’s ex-boyfriend during those final 2 weeks before her murder. An interesting aside is that both these 2 “friends” were the only 2 that the detective interviewed that morning because they both showed up before the detective even showed up.