Anyone living in or near Atlanta, Georgia... A very strange thing happened last night. A friend of the family, (male, around 24 yrs old) who had been living in the Atlanta area for the past few years, visited my home and told my family that he was out on bail from Atlanta - accused of the murder of his female house-mate. He claims that her body was found (around October 17) and that he was brought in for questioning the next day. He says that he was charged with the murder... that the police believe he was motivated by jealousy and racism (he is white, she is white, and was dating a black male). He was working in a nightclub and she was a topless dancer. They lived together and supposedly had a close platonic relationship. He also claims that he spent 8 days in jail, was arraigned for the murder, bailed out by his parents, suffered pre-judgement by his neighbors and co-workers and then was given permission to leave the State of Georgia on or around October 26. Has anyone heard of a case similar to the one he described? He said that the case was all over the news in that area. I searched the internet and found nothing other than a story about the body of a young woman being found (similar to what he described) on October 17th... but, the article said that she had been missing since December...??? Any information or sites that you could point me to relating to his story would be greatly appreciated.
Well, since he said that the story was plastered all over the news, I used various search engines to find and search the October archives of as many Atlanta, Georgia (and surrounding area) news publications as I could find. I also searched Atlanta TV and radio station websites and the Atlanta Police Department's web page. I sent an e-mail to the Atlanta Police Department last night and have not heard back yet... tap, tap, tap, tap...
I dunno, truestory - sounds pretty fishy to me. What's your 'gut' feeling? I'd go with that. Be cautious, it sounds like there's something really WRONG with that story.
Thanks, SkyeBlue... Strange... A few minutes ago, just as I was reading an e-mail response from a lieutenant at the Atlanta Department of Police (ADP), the accused called from a number listed as United States Government (I am in my office, alone today - of course I didn't tell him that - he said that he wanted my son's number at work)... The ADP needed another piece of information, which I gave them, in order to search the public records for me. This is giving me the creeps, so I am being cautious... I'm getting the feeling that this would more appropriately belong under the "Conspiracies and Paranoia" topic... Please Register or Log in to view the hidden image!Thanks again!
<<shudder>> Ick. Yah, somethings definitely not right about all that. Be careful, true' - I'd sure miss arguing with you all the time if something bad happened. Please Register or Log in to view the hidden image!
Hah! SkyeBlue, God willing, there are a few people here who I would be sure to make contact with after I'm gone... Please Register or Log in to view the hidden image!
Yes Truestory the story is true...be on your guard with this guy there was another topless dancer found dead after this killed in some manner but police said it wasn't same guy but we think it sounds fishy. We are in Atlanta and have been hee since 98 Just be very careful. You're fun to talk too Would miss our conversations ------------------ Eric Cooper
Thanks, fairieshaman. Do you happen to know of any newspaper articles that I could pull up on the web so that I can read about this?
the paper here is the Atlanta Journal constitution put that in keyword and im sure it'll link to their site i never go there so not sure what the web address is as we can buy the paper lol just chk archive stories ------------------ Eric Cooper
Well, wouldn't you know it... That's one of the first sites I visited. Their archive is subbed-out to a company called "Stacks" and you have to pay for back-issues. The limited lead-in information does not give a clear picture of whether or not the articles are the ones you are looking for. I Guess I will have to order and pay for all the dailies around that time period... What a rip-off!!!
True' - You used to be able to call main branches of the local public library and request research for a small fee...I wonder if they still have newspapers on microfilm?? Or, if you have a relative or friend in the area, perhaps they can check the library for you. Good luck on your search!
Thanks, A lieutenant at the ADP searched the public record and informed me that it came up empty. Hmmmm....
Hey True' - did you ever get anywhere with this?? I'm just curious. Please Register or Log in to view the hidden image! Hope you had a good Turkey-day!
Hi Skye! Yes, I had a wonderful turkey day! Hope you had the same. Sorry it took so long to respond. I didn't realize you had asked... Anyway, it seems as if the lieutenant was right on the mark when he indicated that Mr. (Blank) was having some twisted fun at our expense. I am still being reasonably cautious, though. Thanks for asking! Please Register or Log in to view the hidden image!
