Does Altmayer arrest have any connection to missing cousins case? anything is possible but it feels like a lot of coincidences. People will always judge (not all people) but there judgements, views, or comments , are just speculation From what information is available in the media , which isnt the most reliable source as of lately. Drew- so sorry that on top of losing your daughter you have to deal with crap like this. He was reportley being followed by a blue car.. I remember reading that they had a dedicated team to heavily investigate Michael Klunder in relation to this case. Thats obviously not a significant similarity though. Which only leaves strangulation and stabbing; strangulation would have been known due to specific damage/breaking on a particular bone in the necks. My pet theory is that Evansdale and Delphi are connected. Follow ICC on Twitter. Notoriety. Thank you Kim for looking outside the box. I was so upset when they were found. Yeahwho, Mr. Robert Lindsay who apparently knows who the killer is. Im not from that area and wonder if the park is viewable from a passing thoroughfare road. The girls grandmother, Wylma Cook, told the press she last saw the girls riding their bikes near downtown Evansdale about 12:15 p.m. July 13. Lyric and Elizabeth were then seen on Lake Avenue, still together and on their bikes. No one is ever 100% perfect with grammar and punctuation, but this site isnt about grammar or punctuation; its about unsolved murders and missing persons cases. Dan and Misty Morrissey were sent to prison on unrelated drug charges after the girls disappeared, and Mortvedt said Misty Morrissey has since been released. No one could imagine that these two little girls would never return home, and even though their bicycles and belongings were found within hours of them being reported missing, it would take months to find their bodies and lay them to rest. The killers are there ! During a press conference that day, police said they believed the person who abducted the cousins was likely local, the Waterloo Cedar Falls Courier reported Aug. 22, 2014. But hey no one is a criminal until they get caught right. On February 6, 2013, officials announced that the trail and park at Meyers Lake would be renamed to honor the memory of Lyric and Elizabeth. This seems more like one or more pedophiles or a thrill killing. They are two totally different set of circumstances. Through the years she has often suggested we take a tour of Evansdale so she could show me Meyers Lake, Angels Park, and where the girls lived and so forth. How can someone live with themselves day to day? Nothing adds up about thier stories and the behavior or the police department was either shady as a whole and Kent figured it out. XXXXXXX sent December 7, 2020 You saw the killer. That book was amazing, still have an hour or two left to listen on Audible. Hardly anyone would be walking around that area much until the start of the deer hunting season. Many years ago the man that lived there kidnapped and killed a small child. FWIW, Dustin Honken and Angela Johnson, both small time meth dealers in the Mason City area, kidnapped and killed five people in 1993 order to send a message not to squeal. A lot of the similarities are more likely the result of circumstance. How did someone get two girls into a vehicle off a bike trail with no one seeing the struggle? In Delphi, it appears that the posed bodies were meant to be discovered, unless, of course, the killer had intended to take them to another location, but was forced to leave/kill them where they were found. Lyric Rae Lynn / Liberty Rose Lynn. Questions. If you think someone might be a suspect, contact the authorities rather than putting someones name on public forums. Their is possesive, as in it is their turn. PMID: 22529375. There is a clear victims similarity. Chief Kent Smock of the Evansdale Police Department received confirmation Monday, according to a Black Hawk County Sheriffs Office press release. Her daughter said R. Fitz attempted to get her to kiss his .., but more alarming, his wife was there and she laughed and said, Russell, put that thing away and made some comment that he needed to quit doing that stuff. I lived in Dade county Florida (Miami) for 3 short years back in the 80s where a close relative worked with one of the early drug task forces in the state. They were also in agreement that Seven Bridges Wildlife Area represented an important part of the case, The Gazette reported Feb. 3, 2015. These girls deserve justice!!! Sounds simple enough but his families are also tied into the local drug trade. But in my experience, families may share some behaviors, learned or otherwise. Thats one of the reasons weve involved, to remember these kids.. Smock made a plea to the public to identify anyone they believe is familiar with the Seven Bridges Wildlife Area. And the crimes he committed there and in Dayton seem to be somewhat similar. I struggle everyday with judging others and dont like that in me but I do it just the same. were lyric and libby the main targets because of these? There refers to a place. He was 27, she was 2. Dont attack somebody for there grammar but its ok to attack the family of the girls. I can pass your name and info to them so they can contact you, since you know the facts. Most seen was Lyrics unconditional love for her family and her special love for her brother Dillin. Agree that LE in Iowa were much more effective. Within yards! The little girls were around the same age as my son. Lyric Cook, 10, and her 8-year-old cousin Elizabeth Collins were allegedly murdered just a couple hundred kilometers away from where Abigail and Liberty were found in Indiana. I dont know if theres more bad then good in the world but I do know there is good. Memorial services for Elizabeth Collins were held December 13. Investigators do not have the info they need to rule on linkage. If you analyse any two cases for long enough youll find similarities between them. Either way, look deeper into the families connection with the drug world and you WILL find the killer/killers. It is sad that we have turned into a society that tears other people down rather practice, innocent until proven guilty. Twisted Tracks; The Murders of Liberty German and Abigail . Some of this is simple speculation, but I hope you understand why I am drawing some inferences that I draw. It is circumstancial. At least one girl in both sets had a phone and was online. In 2013, Dan was sentenced to 90 years in prison with a 30-year mandatory minimum after he pled guilty to three sets of drug charges (some were before Lyrics disappearance and others after). Hopefully with time theyll fess up if they dont get busted first. XXXXX sent December 7, 2020 They either received drugs that couldnt be paid for or they stole drugs from dealer. If the lication where the bodies were discovered, couldnt law enforcement pinpoint when the bodies first appeared in that location. Lyrics parents and Elizabeths father (Mr. Collins on this page sorry for your losses, sir) went into detail about their mistakes, how theyve paid for them, and what theyre doing now to make things better and honor their daughters/nieces memory. Im a 56 year old woman and have been following this case for some time. He was released from custody following Lyrics disappearance so he could be with his family. I know but I am not convinced. Now that theres a little bit of a lull, we are able to start poring through those reports and make those connections., Witnessed described the vehicle as a large and clunky white SUV and an old-style boxy suburban.. They even tried to drain the lake to find something of value, but turned up short. * The next time you want to attack A) their; B) theyre; C) there grammatical or spelling errors, you might want to first check your own and remember why this website exists. The bodies were transported to the State Medical Examiners Office in Ankeny for positive identification. Mike, he sounds like a good candidate. Then theres the reward. Discussed at todays RA hearings: evidence; trial "The Courthouse" - Another AWESOME Video from Indy Was KK waiting in red Jeep for Richard Allen? About Lyric and Elizabeth Lyric Ray Lynn Cook-Morrisey (courtesy Locke Funeral Home) was born on October 2, 2001, in Waterloo to Dan and Misty Morrissey. Bridges exist in both cases. So one of them says hey ur mom/dads in trouble come w us & they did. I wrote this after the girls were found .Dec 2012 Im just uneducated white trash but that dont make me all bad. A publication about unsolved mysteries from the deep ocean to space and from antiquity to present day. Thats exactly what happened to a grandmother to two young cousins, ages eight and ten. Not sure why? If so, gun enthusiasts should be looked at, in addition to hunters. Did you see yesterdays Des Moines Register? I have a feeling that these 2 girls knew their murderer. DNA could still be obtained from all involved as well as using genetic genealogy DNA. could be anything. Those with information were encouraged to call the Evansdale police tip line at 232-6682 or Cedar Valley Crime Stoppers at (855) 300-8477. Shame on you. Were coming for you, Trelka said. The bodies were eventually identified as Elizabeth and Lyricfound 25 miles from where they originally went missing. 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We have no doubt that the person or persons responsible with this crime are very familiar with Seven Bridges.. The police chief prior to Randy Weber was also fired under similar circumstances over a technical paper trail where he was cleared of all wrong doing, but, all the cops got together and fired him too. My father Dennis Ross Harmon was the killer of the Delphi girls give me a call at 502-965-3372 Dennis Ross Harmon was his name and my younger son Dylan. These drug cartel enforcer are animals but they are also magnificently smart. He wasnt even familiar with the area, and where the girls were found at Seven Bridges Wildlife Area is the kind of place where only locals who grew up in the area go to. Shame on you bitch if I ever see you in public I will punch you in the face like you were a dude . But we do keep that in mind, we do check with other states to see if they have anything close and obviously the case in Iowa is probably the closest but we don't even know the cause of death in that one they didn't find the victims until later so it's hard to compare but it is similar. This is very sad and heart breaking. At the end of July 2012, a surveillance video turned up with the girls on it. On Monday afternoon, December 10, 2012, the Iowa State Medical Examiners Office confirmed the bodies found on Wednesday were those of Lyric Cook and Elizabeth Collins. All four of the bodies were left on land that is typically frequented by hunters. Local representatives can answer questions about the Profiles website or help with editing a profile or issues with profile data. At the same time, investigators said Dan and Misty were not considered suspects in the girls disappearance, and were looking into their backgrounds and that of their associates only so as not to discount any possible leads. Here is the tragic story of the Evansdale murders. After walking around looking for the girls It was later confirmed by the Delphi Police in a Press Conference that it was indeed the bodies of Abby and Libby that had been found, thus throwing a. Later that same day, the girls bikes and Elizabeths purse were found near the corner of Meyers Lake. Elizabeth enjoyed dressing up and getting her nails and hair done. Additionally, Cedar Valley Crime Stoppers has offered a $50,000 reward for anyone coming forward with information that simply leads to an arrest. December 5th. She had a heart of compassion for her family and her friends. Just broken. I cant believe something so heinous took place in a small town. Related: 29 Unsolved Murders That Will Send Shivers Down Your Spine. Sorry if this has been mentioned before but its my first post after catching up on the Iowa murders but just watching LordanArt's latest Elizabeth and Lyric video and wondered about a possible connection between the Iowa deaths of 13th July and Delphi's 13th February dates? Mushroom searchers typically wander the area. Even if I am proven wrong by an arrest of a drug cartel member, other children and adults in this state have been spotted, stalked, killed, and dumped. And found by hunters, so obviously people hunt there. For misappropriation of law enforcement resources. Lots of people in Iowa are on meth. She was eight years old. The bigger, more robust girl in each pair had similar names. Somebody knows something. And the pairs of girls resemble each other in appearance. They did so without attacking anyone else in the process. Thats my theory. I think people want to blame the alleged drug use of the families because, they cant accept the real truth. a rookie no longer on duty. Lyric was survived by her parents, Dan and Misty Morrissey; her brother, Dillin Morrissey; maternal grandmother, Wylma Cook and paternal grandmother Vicki Weikert; paternal great-grandmother Ilene Weikert; maternal uncles and aunts Russel Bertch, Kathy and Paul Anderson, Tammy (favorite aunt) and Bill Brousseau, Tracy and Denise Bertch, Heather and Drew Collins, and Jeramia Cook. What day were the girls found? They said the car/truck stunk when they got it. Unlike Lyric and Elizabeths case, Abby and Libbys bodies were found the next day. Elizabeth passed away on Friday, July 13, 2012. Lyric Cook-Morrissey, 10, and Elizabeth Collins, 8, disappeared on July 13, 2012, while they were riding their bikes in Evansdale. One is on Gilbert in Evansdale and one on a farm or house in Readlyn. Though two of the witnesses came forward the information while canvassing, the third came several months later because the person assumed someone had already told police about it. The Delphi, Indiana murders of Abigail Williams and Liberty German are mentioned throughout the. It might be a stranger, or a distant acquaintance, maybe someone the girls had casually seen once, but I doubt it was anyone very close to the girls or their family. No witnessnes, no evidence, nobody speaking up. WTH? KWWL reported July 12, 2017, that Altmayer is also suspected in two other incidents one happening last June near the Dike City Park, and another a couple weeks later near Clay Street Park in Cedar Falls. The park where the girls were found is very remote and only the kind of place locals who grew up in the area ever visit. This site uses cookies to improve user experience. Basically just asking the prosecutor for a ton of documents and information. And just what ARE they doing with any DNA they have? Btw, only one set of parents was connected with drugs. Lyric enjoyed bowling, cheerleading and gymnastics. Getter done. She was an infectious joy to be around with a smile that radiated with love. Both crimes involved the horrific murders of two young girls who were out together alone, and there has been discussion about how the dates of both disappearances are anagrams of each other, with Elizabeth and Lyric vanishing on 7-13-12, and Abby and Libby going missing on 2-13-17. Do it for those girls. Typically, the wildlife area isnt highly traveled, especially in the summertime. I think most of us have read about Lyric Cook, 10 years old and Elizabeth Collins, 8 years old. Does not seem like it. Doesnt it seem more likely that these are two separate cases that happen to share some unimportant coincidences than the work of an overly elaborate serial killer? Investigators have yet to share publicly how Lyric and Elizabeth died. The girls bikes were found on the trail in the South East corner of the park. She was a student at Poyner Elementary School and was a bubbly little person, with the best smile, who loved what life had to give and all it had to offer. Im easily manipulated and often lied to but I try yo be honest as I can and not use others toward my own personal gains or demand to get my own beliefs and opinions forced on others. Roger, How is it obvious that this tragic event took place because of the heavy drug use and selling of drugs within the families? There are alot of good intended people but none of us really know and God forbid we ever do know what its like to have one of our own children taken in such evil and cruel way. Have you told any law enforcement that you know all these details? There would not have been much of the remains left by January 2013. I know you have interviewed all the usual suspects, including those named in the Dephi murders, etc. This creep has an old kidnappings charge and a charge with LASCIVIOUS ACTS W/CHILD-INFLICT PAIN OR DISCOMFORT (FELD) and KIDNAPPING 1ST DEGREE 1978 (FELA). 103. I may drive up and look at all that other stuff next week. I know Oelwein is 30+ miles away but you drive near that area when you go towards Oelwein. He supposedly had two previous arrests involving children. Theres many similarities. He left that night. Funeral services for Lyric Cook were held at 2 p.m. Dec. 29 at the Heartland Vineyard Church Cedar Falls. My family refused to tell me because they didnt want to scare me deluded and risky I dont know how people can get away with murder. This was highly unusual for both Libby and Abby . Fishermen found Shepards body Friday night, June 7, 2013, in the Des Moines River about 15 to 20 miles downriver from where it runs along Daytons east side. Hes now been ruled out. A serial killer who operates during the day in rural areas, so long as the chosen area is within a mile of a four lane highway. Please add the courier and kewl stories about the chief of police Kent smock being corrupt and being fired, then disappeared. The houses were next door. Abby & Libby were killed on February 13, 2017 2/13/17 21317 The dates being mirror images of each other really hit home for me because I have two sons who are 21 years apart and, despite there being 365 days in a year, the older one was born March 28th - 328 - and the younger one was born August 23rd - 823. Thankfully, we know for every county, every city, what unsolved missing persons cases they have, said Gerard Meyers, assistant director of field operations of the Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation in a USA Today story published June 10, 2013. Does seven bridges have a target shooting area? According to a July 11, 2014 report by KWWLs Bob Waters, the reward for information leading to an arrest and conviction in the case had reached $170,000. It breaks my heart to say, but I think a lucky break is the only way that case will ever be solved. Died at U of I Hospital? You know what needs to be focused on? Some of the most disturbing drug related killings was that of drug dealers luring the children of lower level users and dealers that had stolen product from them or owed money for drugs used. Three of their victims were an innocent woman and her two young daughters who happened to be dating one of Honkens former dealersthey were considered collateral damage in Honkens quest to shut his victims up. Some do appear more significant than others, but also have reasonable explanations that dont point to them being linked. I live in a town of 500. Lyric passed away on Friday, July 13, 2012. I know you surely didnt ask for any of this, If you could turn back time just for 1 min maybe it would change something? Chad Fitz has a huge record yet no obit anywhere online just a short death notice in Waterloo Courier. I don't see it as being secretive, there probably is very little forensic evidence. Factual evidence to find out who did this and helping this family find some kind of peace. I think maybe cops and family are all to blame,this should have been solved right after those girls were found,cops and family must have known right away who did it they just dont want to hurt the parents,they hide behind lack of evidence,in any other state this would have been solved years ago,but not in rural Iowa where hardly any crime ever goes to trial because they plead everything down or if trial its 99% always a guilty verdict,so my opinion is nothing will ever happen,which is sad. Roger, Please dont feel like I am attacking you directly, Im just trying to shed light on this blind spot we Iowans seen to have regarding murder, and the reasons it occurs. He is likely to do it again. Two teenagers Abby and Libby, ages 13 and 14 years, respectively, from Delphi, Indiana, died in February 2017. All three witnesses said theyd seen the SUV sometime between 11:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. on July 13, 2012, the same day and approximate time period when the girls went missing, WHOTV Channel 13 reported on June 24, 2012. I really hope they find the sick person behind this. Both crimes occurred less than a mile from a four- lane highway. Now, why are you commenting on my comment a year later. In a Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier story published July 26, 2015, interim Evansdale Police Chief Jeff Jensen said the Evansdale cousins case was never to be considered a cold case., WHO-TV reported Feb. 5, 2016, that investigators were still fielding tips in the Evansdale Cousins Case.. I want to lyric and Lizs life and death have meaning and make the changes nessasry to protect and to allow other children their freedom to play again. This is the most obscure area in the park and is next to I-350. Additionally, Cedar Valley Crime Stoppers offered a $20,500 reward for anyone coming forward with information that simply leads to an arrest. XXXXXX sent December 7, 2020 J Bacteriol. Prior to that it had been since before 1970 that a chief of police had been let go in evansdale. Graveside services for Elizabeth were held at Waterloo Memorial Park Cemetery on Saturday, May 4, 2013, in Waterloo. So please dont act like you know anything about me . He told the creepy stories about how she liked sitting on his lap and that she wanted him. She was really cute, he told the reporter.
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