GA911 Dispatch Spvr,Theresa Parker,41,Lafayette,GA.,3/22/07 [2/4/08 husband chgd]

[perhaps]

No reported new developments according to the evening news today.

"Parker and her husband of about 14 years, Sam Parker, an officer with the LaFayette Police Department, were in the process of separating and she was moving into another residence, Harris said."

http://news.mywebpal.com/news_tool_v2.cfm?show=localnews&pnpID=730&NewsID=793220&CategoryID=3511&on=1

[tiny paw-prints]

thanks for posting the above.

this doesn't sound good, and
hoping i'm wrong.

[snoopyone]

Here's another article

FirstCoastNews (http://www.firstcoastnews.com/news/georgia/news-article.aspx?storyid=78655)


She's not been heard from since 10PM a week ago Weds. and "Foul play is not suspected at this time, Harris said."

A week without contacting her sister seems odd.

"Sam Parker is a sergeant in the LaFayette Police Department patrol division. Newly hired LaFayette Public Safety Director Tommy Freeman said Parker is still working, choosing to keep his mind busy rather than worrying about where his wife might be."

Would hate to have the estranged spouse worry at all :rolleyes:

Hope they are looking more than they are saying here

[lrobert]

Originally posted by snoopyone
Here's another article

FirstCoastNews (http://www.firstcoastnews.com/news/georgia/news-article.aspx?storyid=78655)


She's not been heard from since 10PM a week ago Weds. and "Foul play is not suspected at this time, Harris said."

A week without contacting her sister seems odd.

"Sam Parker is a sergeant in the LaFayette Police Department patrol division. Newly hired LaFayette Public Safety Director Tommy Freeman said Parker is still working, choosing to keep his mind busy rather than worrying about where his wife might be."

Would hate to have the estranged spouse worry at all :rolleyes:

Hope they are looking more than they are saying here

Yes, I hope they are too.

I don't much like the way that is worded though with regards to the husband keeping busy "rather than worrying about where his wife might be." That sounds cold to me but that is a statement by another person.

[perhaps]

According to this article from the local newspaper, authorities are expanding their search.

http://news.mywebpal.com/news_tool_v2.cfm?show=localnews&pnpID=730&NewsID=793501&CategoryID=3511&on=1

[BobbisAngel]

I heard today that the husband has now said that his wife had made reservations at some hotel for 2-3 days with a friend. I guess he forgot to mention that when she first disappeared.

But guess what...they have pulled back the search..I guess do to this new revalation by the husband. Can LE really be that stupid?
I'll bet that the husband said this because LE and the search was getting to close to where the wife is.

The wife was moving. She was in the process of moving some of her belongings from their home to the place that she had rented. That is probably what she planned on doing on her days off and the extra day that she took off. Why would she go off to a motel with a friend and not mention it to a friend or her co-workers? I'll bet she planned on getting completely moved during those days.

The husband did something to this wife. He thinks just because he is a cop that he is smart enough not to get caught. I hope LE goes back and completes that search. They will probably find her there somewhere. That is probably why they got the tip to search there in the first place. Someone knew something.

[KittyMom]

http://news.mywebpal.com/news_tool_v2.cfm?pnpID=730&NewsID=793817&CategoryID=3511&show=localnews&om=0

Her vehicle was found parked at the couple’s residence on Cordell Road in LaFayette.


Authorities say Sam Parker, a sargent with the LaFayette Police Departmen, went on a fishing trip on Thursday, March 22.

Officers went to the residence on two occasions responding to calls for domestic disputes — once in May 2002 and again in April 2004. There were two calls for assistance on May 4, 2004, one from Theresa and another from Sam 31 minutes later. The dispatch report states Sam wanted an officer to come to check the house.


This doesn't sound good at all.

[lrobert]

The husband goes on a fishing trip the very day his wife goes missing. Ok, anyone else thinking what I am thinking?

Whatever happened to family values?

[KittyMom]

Originally posted by lrobert
The husband goes on a fishing trip the very day his wife goes missing. Ok, anyone else thinking what I am thinking?

Whatever happened to family values?

Ole Scotty came to my mind. :mad:

[lrobert]

Originally posted by KittyMom


Ole Scotty came to my mind. :mad:

Did to me too! It's almost like deja vu all over again. :)

[kateyes]

I hope the local LE take a "fishing trip" of their own - to the same area the husband said he went "fishing". Maybe they will get a big fish - the husband! I can't believe LE is not suspicious of him, even if he is one of their own.

[Maybaby59]

Police Search Car Of Missing Woman's Husband

POSTED: 6:41 am EDT March 30, 2007
UPDATED: 6:44 am EDT March 30, 2007

WALKER COUNTY, Ga. -- The investigation into a missing Walker County 911 dispatcher has taken a new turn.

http://www.wsbtv.com/news/11453062/detail.html


Trish :rose:

[Leanne Weich]

Originally posted by Maybaby59
Police Search Car Of Missing Woman's Husband

POSTED: 6:41 am EDT March 30, 2007
UPDATED: 6:44 am EDT March 30, 2007

WALKER COUNTY, Ga. -- The investigation into a missing Walker County 911 dispatcher has taken a new turn.

http://www.wsbtv.com/news/11453062/detail.html


Trish :rose:

I hope they test Theresa's car for any forensic evidence as well as any private car the husband may own. He'd surely not use his police car to carry out such a deed if he indid did harm Theresa (and I personally think he did). Maybe though, he thought people would never suspect he'd use his police car though. I do hope, however, that Theresa is alive.

[KittyMom]

http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,262664,00.html

Georgia Authorities Search Husband's Car for Missing 911 Dispatcher

"He's been cooperative so far, so far has answered our questions," Wilson said. "At this point I would not classify him as a suspect, he's certainly been cooperative but on the flip side, we have not eliminated anyone as a suspect, either."

Sam Parker was fishing with LaFayette attorney Bill Slack the same time on Wednesday when Theresa's family last saw her, reported The Walker County Messenger. Slack had represented Theresa and others in her family in the past. He said Sam was acting completely normal, and seemed relieved that the divorce was going through.

[perhaps]

It is reported in this article that Theresa's husband went fishing Thursday with a friend, who is also a local attorney.
"If Sam had anything to do with her disappearance it would be an absolute shock to me", said the attorney.

http://news.mywebpal.com/news_tool_v2.cfm?pnpID=724&NewsID=794812&CategoryID=3418&show=localnews&om=0

[perhaps]

Theresa Parker's "purse, keys and cell phone are missing". "Authorities have not recovered Parker's cell phone as has been reported......", although they do say they know where it was last used.

http://news.mywebpal.com/news_tool_v2.cfm?pnpID=730&NewsID=794853&CategoryID=3511&show=localnews&om=0

[KittyMom]

http://news.mywebpal.com/news_tool_v2.cfm?pnpID=724&NewsID=794885&CategoryID=3418&show=localnews&om=1

Sheriff seeking volunteers for ground search Saturday

[KittyMom]

http://news.mywebpal.com/news_tool_v2.cfm?pnpID=730&NewsID=794853&CategoryID=3511&show=localnews&om=0

Authorities have not recovered Parker's cell phone as has been reported, but they have used global positioning satellites to determine when and in what vicinity it was used last.

[lrobert]

It seems the husband is cooperating fully and it makes me wonder if perhaps he didn't do a thing.

However, something has happened to Theresa and I don't think she just ran off. She had a lot of appointments that she missed in the past week relating to her move.

Did she meet with foul play, if in fact, the husband is not involved?

[MystryPhobia]

I have a couple of questions..

If her truck was parked at their residence.. why didn't HE find it odd that it was there for days but she wasn't?? Her family members are the ones that became suspicious since they hadn't heard from her since Wednesday.

But..

On the other hand.. being that he is a sheriff and most likely very aware of the ins and outs of investigations.. wouldn't he move her vehicle away from their joint residence so that it didn't look like she was missing from there?

[MystryPhobia]

Originally posted by lrobert
It seems the husband is cooperating fully and it makes me wonder if perhaps he didn't do a thing.

However, something has happened to Theresa and I don't think she just ran off. She had a lot of appointments that she missed in the past week relating to her move.

Did she meet with foul play, if in fact, the husband is not involved?

That is kinda the impression I was getting too Irobert.

Maybe she was seeing someone else and was breaking it off with that person and he said that he wanted to talk to her and that he would come pick her up and they could talk and something happened. She would have taken her purse, keys and phone but not her car.

That car being left there just seems odd to me. He (the husband) would have gotten rid of it.. IMO!

Not saying that is what happened but you never know.

[emdragon]

Nancy Grace is covering this case tonight.

LE says they do have a ping off her cell but can not pin point it to an exact area just a general location. And they are going there tomorrow for a full search.

[emmeblu]

Husband better lawyer-up IMO. It is not looking good for him.
Husband says he went to home that morning to get boat to go fishing. He sees Theresa's car in drive and bedroom door shut so he didn't bother her if she is sleeping.

Here is what is odd to me... When the husband returns from fishing later, car still there and bedroom door still shut.
Why would he not check on her in the bedroom? Odd?

:rose: Praying Theresa is found soon.

[Lake_Gal]

Originally posted by emdragon
Nancy Grace is covering this case tonight.

LE says they do have a ping off her cell but can not pin point it to an exact area just a general location. And they are going there tomorrow for a full search.

I'm watching NG too. They keep saying the hubby is not a suspect. But something doesn't seem right about this. Why didn't he find it suspicious that her vehicle is not moved and her bedroom door is still closed.

[emdragon]

Well they did say she had a new place to live and that the house was selling.
He says he thought that is where she was

It is possible.

[lrobert]

Originally posted by emdragon
Well they did say she had a new place to live and that the house was selling.
He says he thought that is where she was

It is possible.

But she would have taken her vehicle if she was at the new place.

I don't get it :shrug:

Either the husband is very good at covering up and not acting strangely, or he just plain isn't involved. Truly, I would assume it was the husband who did it and a part of me thinks so, but he is cooperating fully with the LE. Wonder if they've given him a LDT yet?

BTW, where was the ping of her cell location generalized? Is it within the city itself, on the outskirts, near a lake, in a wooded area etc?

[lrobert]

http://www.crimelibrary.com/news/original/0307/2801_Theresa_parker.html

Thursday, investigators announced they had used a GPS satellite to locate Theresa's cell phone and have found out the last number she dialed, but they would not provide any more details.

"I'm very disturbed," Sheriff Wilson said. "I have a bad feeling."

This concerns me. I wonder who Theresa called last?

[txfemale45]

LE does not like to call someone a suspect because they stop talking and their family and friends go into protection mode....

[snoopyone]

"Theresa's sister, Christina Hall, spoke to the media about the state of Sam and Theresa's marriage which, she said, included domestic abuse. "I know of an incident last year where she was really scared she was really afraid and she told me, she looked me in the eyes and told me she was afraid she was gonna die that night. And you know maybe I shouldn't be saying that but it's just the truth. You know and that's when she filed for divorce."

snipped from WDEF article (http://www.wdef.com/node/3752)

The article also says

"The After days of examining Sgt. Sam Parker's home, police cruiser, and body ... Parker's sister addressed the media on his behalf, trying to clear her brother's name in the case of his missing wife, Theresa Parker.

"To the best of sgt. Parker's knowledge none of this searches, examinations, or questions have led to any evidence of him having knowledge of or having participated in his wife's disappearance," said Carolyn Wooten"

Not sure if Carolyn Wooten is his sister or not but if she is it sounds like she was reading a prepared statement.

[snoopyone]

Theresa "left her sister’s residence about 9:30 p.m. to go over to her new apartment nearby and clean.

“She said she would probably be there until after midnight, go back to the (couple’s) house in LaFayette to get some sleep, then get up and start packing and moving on Thursday,” her sister said.

According to Christina, Theresa and Sam agreed that Sam would stay at his father’s house in Summerville (his father died very recently).

But Christina believes Sam was at the house that Wednesday night, because at 10:44 p.m. her phone rang and the caller ID showed it was from the house in LaFayette.

“I knew it was not her because she was over at her apartment cleaning. A neighbor saw her outside about 10:15 p.m. talking on her cell phone,” Christina said.

If that is accurate, it would be unlikely that Theresa could have traveled in 29 minutes the distance of more than 24 miles between the new apartment at 59 Flagstone Drive in Fort Oglethorpe to the couple’s house on Cordell Road southeast of LaFayette.

Sam Parker was not on police duty that Wednesday night"

Odd about the timeline of the phone call to the sister from the house.
If in fact it's accurate.

Did Theresa rush home for some reason after she was seen talking on her cell phone outside the new apartment?

Was that Theresa trying to call her sister or was it him looking for her?

"The couple was scheduled to meet at The Bank of LaFayette on Friday to finalize the splitting of the equity in their house for the divorce, according to Theresa’s mother Claire Caruthers."

Sounds fishy to me that she goes missing just prior to settling up.

snipped from
Walker County Messenger (http://news.mywebpal.com/news_tool_v2.cfm?show=localnews&pnpID=730&NewsID=794956&CategoryID=3511&on=1)

[lrobert]

So many things are not pointing in the husband's favor. I am at a loss about this...he's cooperating yet the night she went missing, he had the night off, she was moving the next day, and they were supposed to be settling on Friday.

Very interesting time of events on that Wednesday night.

A big part of me says the husband did this. But why is he cooperating so fully? I guess to avoid suspicion.

There could be another avenue...he could have hired a hitman.

I don't know. :beer:

[Margot]

I'm really worried about her, I'm afraid something awful has happened to this woman. :(

And considering that there was a history of domestic violence, and she was just getting ready to leave her husband.....

Yep, this is reminding me of Scott Peterson all over again.

[just42day97]

I just saw this on Fox website...
seems like the fingers are starting to point!
http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,263037,00.html

[perhaps]

A third search of the family home - this time "investigators executed a search warrant". "The first two searches were by consent of Sgt. Parker............"

http://www.chattanoogan.com/articles/article_104652.asp

[lrobert]

http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,263037,00.html

Sam Parker was fishing with LaFayette attorney Bill Slack the same time on Wednesday when Theresa's family last saw her, reported The Walker County Messenger. Slack had represented Theresa and others in her family in the past. He said Sam was acting completely normal, and seemed relieved that the divorce was going through.

This contradicts earlier reports that he went fishing the following day. Now they are saying they were fishing the same time that Theresa's family last saw her.

Strange.

[snoopyone]

Wonder what the new leads are that led to the search warrant?

[Lake_Gal]

I would assume being a cop that Parker would know how he is suppose to act when his wife is murdered. So he may just be very clever. Or he is innocent. But the fact he hasn't taken a lie detector test does bother me.

IMO

[Wolverine]

Here's some information on her last call:

“The reason we chose this area is because this is south of the Parker home and because the last cell phone call received was from the cell tower in this area,” said Walker County Sheriff Steve Wilson. Sheriff Wilson said the cell phone transmission was made sometime after midnight on Thursday, March 22, but he declined to give any further details.


Link (http://news.mywebpal.com/news_tool_v2.cfm?show=localnews&pnpID=730&NewsID=795078&CategoryID=3511&on=1)

[lrobert]

http://news.mywebpal.com/news_tool_v2.cfm?show=localnews&pnpID=730&NewsID=794956&CategoryID=3511&on=1

A few more interesting tidbits.

[Kelly3820]

The two phone calls interest me. Who was she talking to at 10:15 pm and who made the 10:44 pm phone call from the home.

[snoopyone]

Haven't seen much new on this but my mind goes back to this attributed to his fishing buddy lawyer friend.


"The attorney said Sam had no motive harm to his wife. The death of Sam’s mother a year ago and his father within the last month had left him with no financial worries. The terms of divorce had been established, the property had been divided and the papers were reportedly ready to be filed any day.

"It was done," he said. "There was no more fussing or anything. It was all done. That part of his life was over"

It's been stated that they were supposed to sign some papers at the bank Friday which never happened.

What I'm wondering is if the inheritance from his parents was part of the division of property?
He might have not liked that thought?

walker county messenger (http://news.mywebpal.com/news_tool_v2.cfm?pnpID=730&NewsID=794805&CategoryID=3511&show=localnews&om=0)

[snoopyone]

Originally posted by Jadedblueeyes


By law she would not be entitled to any inheritance that he had from his family. That is always excluded from community property settlements.

IMO

Ocean:seeya:

Good to know
Thanks:seeya:

[Lake_Gal]

I just heard on Fox News that the husband has now been upgraded to "person of interest". Somehow I knew this was going to happen.

[txfemale45]

Lake_Gal

I am shocked also.. What is wrong with people get divorced and move on....

[Kelly3820]

I always feel so bad for the family. This case no different. You hear the pain from the family and just think how awful it must be. Prayers and thoughts. Just so sad.

[Destini]

Sometime in the last hour, Fox news had a report about Sam being in Panama City, Florida with a pistol, and there was a report of a shot being fired outside his car. I'm not sure when this happened, but seems like maybe last year. He was making statements at the time about wanting to kill himself, with her handcuffed to him so that she would have to drag his dead body around. He received a psychological evaluation and was released.

If true, that's really bizarre. I'm wondering if he didn't hire someone to kill her and made a call from the home to establish an alibi of some sort. Just speculation.

If he didn't do anything to her, I bet he truly regrets that incident. Just goes to show you should be careful about public spectacles you make of yourself, because it could come back to bite you.

[Adalena935]

Originally posted by Lake_Gal
I just heard on Fox News that the husband has now been upgraded to "person of interest". Somehow I knew this was going to happen.

It sounded like it was going in that direction. Very sad, especially since he's a long time cop. It's said he was physically abusive to her and cops called to their home 4X's in 4 years. Unreal. How could he keep his job, I wonder with that occuring.

I can't believe how many people are perfectly willing to commit murder. Especially with someone you CHOSE to marry in the first place. It's really unbelieveable.

[lrobert]

Originally posted by Adalena935


It sounded like it was going in that direction. Very sad, especially since he's a long time cop. It's said he was physically abusive to her and cops called to their home 4X's in 4 years. Unreal. How could he keep his job, I wonder with that occuring.

I can't believe how many people are perfectly willing to commit murder. Especially with someone you CHOSE to marry in the first place. It's really unbelieveable.

Unfortunately these people feel as though the other is "their possession" and no one else will or can have them. In one of the articles it said that he was very upset that Theresa was moving out.

What gets me is that he was obviously getting Theresa's guard down a few days prior to her going missing. He was being extremely nice to her and even went and got boxes for her. Yeah, I bet he's involved - either he did it himself or he hired someone.

[Adalena935]

Originally posted by lrobert


Unfortunately these people feel as though the other is "their possession" and no one else will or can have them. In one of the articles it said that he was very upset that Theresa was moving out.

What gets me is that he was obviously getting Theresa's guard down a few days prior to her going missing. He was being extremely nice to her and even went and got boxes for her. Yeah, I bet he's involved - either he did it himself or he hired someone.

Oh that's so sad. Reading an article, I was thinking how it's said the most dangerous time in an abusive relationship is when one or the other is moving out. That's what sent up red flags. Then the way news said they were searching his home for the second time and without his permission. Sounded serious.

If it is murder I think he did it himself, hands on. If he was abusive I don't think he'd be above doing it himself hands-on. Although it's hard to say. He might have hired it done. I'm sure his fellow law enforcement officers were loathe to imagine he was involved.

They had children didn't they? It's just that where there's life there's hope. In time they probably would've both been alright. Time is a great healer. But like this all hope is dashed for everyone concerned. Such an utter tragedy and it's so common. People shouldn't let themselves think bad thoughts much less act on them.

[Adalena935]

Originally posted by Jadedblueeyes


Well sometimes a police officer brings their aggressive behaviors into their own personal lives. It can be a bad mixture and it seems this may be the case here.

I would say though if he killed her he probably did it by strangulation and not with his service revolver. They need to find probable cause fast so they can go in and search her apartment and their home.

IMO

Ocean

Oh I do think LE sees the seediest side of life. I feel awful sorry for them for that. It's gotta be a tightrope to walk. To come off their shifts and go home to their families and engage in ordinary activities of living after some of the awful stuff they see.

[snoopyone]

Originally posted by Adalena935

They had children didn't they?

They didn't have children together

I think her sister said that's why she has such a special bond with her 7 yr old twins

[Adalena935]

Originally posted by Kelly3820
The two phone calls interest me. Who was she talking to at 10:15 pm and who made the 10:44 pm phone call from the home.

Apparently they don't know or aren't saying who made the last known call from the home. Her sister said she asked the husband if he's the one who made the call from the home and he told her no.

http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,263037,00.html

[snoopyone]

"Investigators have collected evidence of interest from Sam Parker's house in their search for the missing Walker County dispatcher."

This is the 1st that I've seen that they found something in the latest search.

WRCB TV (http://www.wrcbtv.com/news/index.cfm?sid=7298)

[Adalena935]

Originally posted by snoopyone


They didn't have children together

I think her sister said that's why she has such a special bond with her 7 yr old twins

Oh okay. thanks.

He's got to know it's important for them to investigate him for sake of elimination. Otherwise if he harmed her, he's got to know he can't get away with it.

[Adalena935]

Originally posted by Jadedblueeyes


Right. I have read over the years that LE has a high rate of alcoholism and some struggle with their personal relationships. I guess instead of talking with their partners they may be more apt at times to bully their way through with force and intimidation.

Dont know if this is what happened here but we had a detective that shot his wife a few years back and said the gun was in the seat and it went off accidentally. Forensics showed that not to be true and she too was leaving him for beating her up all the time.

IMO

Ocean

How tragic. Yeah, their job stress is high. I don't know how they do it. there have been some cases on Court TV forensic files and the like about cops murdering their spouses. Thankfully that's the exception rather than the rule.

I don't know what the averages are on them being wife beaters compared to general society. Althouth, they'll often remark that cops are human too. I know they have a high rate of divorce and drinking problems.

It's a tough job, no doubt about it.

[Adalena935]

I just hope they find her. Hopefully alive and well. They say she's a real stable person. Nobody goes missing out of the clear blue for no reason like this. Her poor family. I can't imagine the horror.

[perhaps]

Authorities have also spoken with some residents of Trion, GA where Sgt. Parker's father lived prior to his death.

http://www.wrcbtv.com/news/index.cfm?sid=7298

The search for Theresa Parker will continue tomorrow.

http://news.mywebpal.com/partners/680/public/news795146.html

[Kelly3820]

Originally posted by Adalena935


Apparently they don't know or aren't saying who made the last known call from the home. Her sister said she asked the husband if he's the one who made the call from the home and he told her no.

http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,263037,00.html


I would think that LE knows the 10:15 call who she was talking to and if the call came into her cell or she called them. Is there anyway that she could have made it to the home to make the 10:44 pm call? I was thinking maybe he called her told her lies to get her to come back to the house. I just don't know time wise if it is at all possible.

[perhaps]

Originally posted by Kelly3820



<snip> Is there anyway that she could have made it to the home to make the 10:44 pm call? I was thinking maybe he called her told her lies to get her to come back to the house. I just don't know time wise if it is at all possible.

Not according to what's reported in this article:

"....... it would be unlikely that Theresa could have traveled in 29 minutes the distance of more than 24 miles between the new apartment at 59 Flagstone Drive in Fort Oglethorpe to the couple’s house on Cordell Road southeast of LaFayette."

http://news.mywebpal.com/news_tool_v2.cfm?show=localnews&pnpID=730&NewsID=794956&CategoryID=3511&on=1

[Kelly3820]

Originally posted by perhaps


Not according to what's reported in this article:

"....... it would be unlikely that Theresa could have traveled in 29 minutes the distance of more than 24 miles between the new apartment at 59 Flagstone Drive in Fort Oglethorpe to the couple’s house on Cordell Road southeast of LaFayette."

http://news.mywebpal.com/news_tool_v2.cfm?show=localnews&pnpID=730&NewsID=794956&CategoryID=3511&on=1


Thanks I read that but I guess what I was wondering if she was told that it was an emergency to get to the house in Lafayette could she have made it in that time period driving at night (less traffic) and perhaps not driving the speed limit. I don't know the area but was wondering if someone did and could it be possible? I know the article says unlikely but possible? From what I read he didn't know her new apartment and to get to her he would have to get her back to LayFayette. Just wondering.....

[perhaps]

Originally posted by Kelly3820


<snip>
could she have made it in that time period driving at night (less traffic) and perhaps not driving the speed limit. I don't know the area but was wondering if someone did and could it be possible?

At one point I wondered the same thing. Maybe someone from NW GA is reading and will respond. I also wonder about the exactness of some of the times reported, i.e., when exactly did she leave her sister's house - how certain is the neighbor in Ft. Oglethorpe that Theresa was on the phone at 10:15 PM - could a difference of 5 min. or so be significant?

[Adalena935]

Originally posted by perhaps


At one point I wondered the same thing. Maybe someone from NW GA is reading and will respond. I also wonder about the exactness of some of the times reported, i.e., when exactly did she leave her sister's house - how certain is the neighbor in Ft. Oglethorpe that Theresa was on the phone at 10:15 PM - could a difference of 5 min. or so be significant?

I don't know if a timeline can be established by us discussing it right now. I've repeatedly heard news say that law enforcement is not releasing the last known phone call(s) info just yet.

So, who knows where it's from or who it's from or what the location was at the time or even what the time was?

Those 2 that have been in news reports are just what they are, but not the last ones known to LE.

:shrug:

[Adalena935]

Originally posted by Kelly3820



I would think that LE knows the 10:15 call who she was talking to and if the call came into her cell or she called them. Is there anyway that she could have made it to the home to make the 10:44 pm call? I was thinking maybe he called her told her lies to get her to come back to the house. I just don't know time wise if it is at all possible.

Well there's so much not said in the news right now. News has said that LE is not releasing the last known call(s) to the media pending their ongoing investigation.

Secondly, they haven't said if anything was said by anyone. Just that calls were recorded. My neighbor had a fanny pack on the other day and accidentally rang my number while he was driving. He didn't even know it had inadvertently contacted my number until hours later when he arrived home and took his cell phone out of his fanny pack.

Was the last KNOWN calls something like that? OR - did someone actually say something during the last KNOWN calls?

ANS: We can't know. Because Law Enforcement is not releasing that info just yet.

AND - When my neighbor's cell dialed my cell number I had NO idea if his dog had stepped on it via speed dial or what the heck happened. ie; NO WAY for me to know if his son had one of his cells or what the heck was going on.

AT THE SAME TIME - It wasn't *me* who answered that call.

See what I'm saying? There are so many variables. I have more than one cell phone. My neighbor has more than one cell phone. Add to that numerous land lines for each of us.

Heck, my neighbor that accidentally dialed one of my cells from one of his cells is moving. He currently owns 3 houses and I have no idea where he's living until I talked to him in person this evening. He told me he's living at 2 of the 3 homes, but was NOT anywhere near any of them when he accidentally bumped speed dial en route the other day.

So if you're asking me where anybody in this news story was when calls were made or who called who and from where, I don't know. lol

[Adalena935]

If the husband was having pipe dreams of his soon to be ex-wife having affairs then I think he's the one having affairs. That's why it's in his mind.

It's suspicious too that they were set to sign the papers and split the money from the house; but oops she disappears just prior to getting her cut of the money.

I can see why LE has been investigating him.

His being inordinately nice/helpful to help her get boxes. Him not wanting her to move out. Her keeping her apt. new address away from him.

Frankly, if he's a cop he has access to finding out her location.

He's creepy. Apparently the cops were called to their home for domestic disputes. If he didn't kill her, he better hope he can exhonerate suspicion from himself. He was off that day, the news says.

Not looking good for the boy at this point. And poor her and her poor family. Can't imagine. How truely awful.

[Adalena935]

Originally posted by perhaps
Authorities have also spoken with some residents of Trion, GA where Sgt. Parker's father lived prior to his death.

http://www.wrcbtv.com/news/index.cfm?sid=7298

The search for Theresa Parker will continue tomorrow.

http://news.mywebpal.com/partners/680/public/news795146.html

Wow. Thanks for that perhaps.

Collected Items of interest from his deceased father's house? Sounds like possible evidence to me.

What a cruelty for her family not to know her whereabouts.

[perhaps]

Originally posted by Adalena935


Wow. Thanks for that perhaps.

Collected Items of interest from his deceased father's house? Sounds like possible evidence to me.

What a cruelty for her family not to know her whereabouts.

You're welcome. If I'm not mistaken, it's reported in that article that evidence of interest was collected from Sam Parker's home, not his father's home.
Did you catch in that same article that LE was asking residents in the late father's neighborhood whether they had seen anything the night Theresa disappeared. So they think she disappeared Wed. night - not Thursday while Sam Parker was fishing?

[MystryPhobia]

Originally posted by perhaps


You're welcome. If I'm not mistaken, it's reported in that article that evidence of interest was collected from Sam Parker's home, not his father's home.
Did you catch in that same article that LE was asking residents in the late father's neighborhood whether they had seen anything the night Theresa disappeared. So they think she disappeared Wed. night - not Thursday while Sam Parker was fishing?

They must have some informatin to think that he may have done something to her and are just trying to piece together when and how.

I wonder if the lawyer/friend is an alibi or lucky coincidence. I thought that I read that the lawyer found himself with a day off because of some cancelled appts. and decided to go fishing. He then called a couple of friends and nobody was available except for this guy. He then went on to say all the stuff about that part of his life being over.. etc. etc.

[perhaps]

Authorities "..... are 'following up on behind-the-scenes stuff' again..........". No field searches today after all.

http://news.mywebpal.com/news_tool_v2.cfm?show=localnews&pnpID=730&NewsID=795208&CategoryID=3511&on=1

[perhaps]

http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,263367,00.html

GBI took DNA sample last Fri. from Mother of Theresa Parker says Theresa's bro-in-law.

[Adalena935]

perhaps,

Thanks for the links. That they're not doing any field searches today is noteworthy.

[Adalena935]

Originally posted by perhaps


You're welcome. If I'm not mistaken, it's reported in that article that evidence of interest was collected from Sam Parker's home, not his father's home.
Did you catch in that same article that LE was asking residents in the late father's neighborhood whether they had seen anything the night Theresa disappeared. So they think she disappeared Wed. night - not Thursday while Sam Parker was fishing?

You're right. I just re-read the link. The evidence of interest was from his house, not the deceased Father's home. Yes, I saw where they were talking to neighbors of the deceased FIL's neighborhood asking if they saw anything that nite.

I haven't read all the details of this case yet, so you're the 1st to tell me he was fishing with his friend on Thursday. Which is I assume his alibi for the time she went missing.

They probably have a pretty good idea he's involved and she's dead and just need to collect evidence to verify it.

I did read someplace they're on the verge of calling it a homicide. [my paraphrase]. I guess getting the parent's DNA is fairly standard, but they probably suspect she may be dead.

[murdershewrote]

Interview with sister over the weekend, she said that no one in the family has heard from or spoken with the husband...I find that to be a big red flag. If he's innocent, why wouldn't he contact her family, since they would all be concerned about Theresa's whereabouts. Why is he avoiding them?

[snoopyone]

"Sam Parker Taking More Time Off From Police Job
Pond Being Drained In Search For Theresa Parker"
April 2, 2007

Chatanoogan.com (http://www.chattanoogan.com/articles/article_104738.asp)

[trich]

Her sister has been saying for days now according to fox news that she is convnced Theresa's soon to be x husband is responsible for disappearance.
Also they are going to look in the pond again since first time around it was too murky to really see good.

[Kelly3820]

I wonder if the pond is where they picked up the pinging of her cell phone?

[perhaps]

TV station in Chattanooga reporting the husband was in a hospital last week - ?psych facility? - see last paragraph in this link:

http://www.wrcbtv.com/news/index.cfm?sid=7321

[MystryPhobia]

Originally posted by perhaps
TV station in Chattanooga reporting the husband was in a hospital last week - ?psych facility? - see last paragraph in this link:

http://www.wrcbtv.com/news/index.cfm?sid=7321

Oh my gosh! Looking more and more like this is not going to turn out good.. AT ALL!

I think everyone has pretty much figured out what the outcome is going to be and it is just a matter of when... where... how and why.

[perhaps]

Originally posted by MystryPhobia


Oh my gosh! Looking more and more like this is not going to turn out good.. AT ALL!
<snip>


I agree - sadly!

[Adalena935]

Oh my. the last paragraph of the link perhaps posted says the husband (sam parker) may still be in a hospital type facility even now. He didn't return to work today as he was scheduled to. His sister called in and they gave him requested time off to deal with this situation.

Sounds like the Mark Hacking case up in Utah. Didn't he hide out in a hospital? ugh!

[Adalena935]

Her sister is talking to Greta. He was staying at his Father's house and had been staying there for months. (from her sister)

Greta's saying he's not an '..official...' suspect.

Her sister's pretty much going over what's already been in the links in this thread.

I feel so sorry for her. How tragic family members have to suffer like this.

[Destini]

Her sister Christina was just on Greta. Theresa left her house at 9:30 on Weds. night. She told her to call her Thursday and let her know how things were going with the move. She didn't hear from her Thursday but thought she was just busy with packing boxes. By Friday morning she was getting concerned and called her home and cell phone several times, with no answer. She called Sam, left a message & he called her back about 3 minutes later.

He said that he had gone to the house Thursday morning to charge the battery for his boat as he was going fishing. The sister said she didn't understand why the battery would be there and not at his father's house, where he was staying. He stated that the car was there, the bedroom door was closed & she was sleeping. He said when he came back around 3:00 that the bedroom door was open and she and her purse were gone.

So Sam was staying at his father's house in Trion, according to her sister. Also, I guess possibly by Christina calling her cell phone, that is how they made the trace where her phone was (my guess).

I still want to know who made the call Wednesday night from Theresa's home to her sister's house. Did her sister just not pick up the phone or what's that about? Wonder if she tried to call her back that night?

[lrobert]

Originally posted by MystryPhobia


Oh my gosh! Looking more and more like this is not going to turn out good.. AT ALL!

I think everyone has pretty much figured out what the outcome is going to be and it is just a matter of when... where... how and why.

I agree that it's only a matter of when, where, how and why. It's obvious something happened to her and the person who did it was her husband.

If it's not children being abducted it's spousal violence. Whatever happened to morals and values?

[RebelAngel]

:rose:
thoughts & Prayers for Theresa

[BobbisAngel]

I read a post over on WS from someone who knows someone that is a reliable source! Anyway it was said that another officer has admitted that he helped the husband get rid of Teresa's body at around 4:00 in the morning. Sam called him and he went over and they weighted her down and threw her in the pond.
It was also said that the attorney that Sam went fishing with on Thurs had nothing to do with anything. He was just an innocent fishing buddy. The other officer said that he was off duty when Sam called him. Sam is still in the hospital. From what I recall Sam had some mental problems a long time ago. I hope he isn't doing that so that he can plead insanity when he goes to trial. Maybe he is looking ahead.

Even before this officer came forward...if this is true...Sam was named as a Person Of Interest in the case.

[lrobert]

Originally posted by BobbisAngel
I read a post over on WS from someone who knows someone that is a reliable source! Anyway it was said that another officer has admitted that he helped the husband get rid of Teresa's body at around 4:00 in the morning. Sam called him and he went over and they weighted her down and threw her in the pond.
It was also said that the attorney that Sam went fishing with on Thurs had nothing to do with anything. He was just an innocent fishing buddy. The other officer said that he was off duty when Sam called him. Sam is still in the hospital. From what I recall Sam had some mental problems a long time ago. I hope he isn't doing that so that he can plead insanity when he goes to trial. Maybe he is looking ahead.

Even before this officer came forward...if this is true...Sam was named as a Person Of Interest in the case.

Brutal! Now that officer that helped is an accomplice (after the fact) of the husband's murder of his wife.

I cannot believe that he would help rid of Theresa's body, unless Sam threatened him.

:rose: For Theresa's family

[crymeariver2006]

There was a Fox News Alert just a few minutes ago...

Press conference at 2:00 p.m.

Family saying "great development" (By "great", I'm not sure if that means "big" or "good")

Family also saying "It's not what we had hoped for" but apparently "pleased".

Not sure what all that means.

:shrug:

[murdershewrote]

If Sam has serious mental health issues, why is he still on the force? I'd like to hear what his record is...although I'm sure it's protected.

Sounds like they may have found her body in the pond?

[KittyMom]

http://news.mywebpal.com/news_tool_v2.cfm?pnpID=724&NewsID=795338&CategoryID=3418&show=localnews&om=0

LaFayette Police Chief Tommy Freeman and GBI agent Daniel Sims will also attend the conference.

Sounds like they've found her and he's talking.

[MystryPhobia]

Originally posted by crymeariver2006
There was a Fox News Alert just a few minutes ago...

Press conference at 2:00 p.m.

Family saying "great development" (By "great", I'm not sure if that means "big" or "good")

Family also saying "It's not what we had hoped for" but apparently "pleased".

Not sure what all that means.

:shrug:

Theresa's brother-in-law, told FOX News on Tuesday that "it will be a big story" when the news is announced later in the day.

"This is a great development," he said, but "it isn't what we thought."

He added: "We are very pleased. It's not what I hoped, but it's going to be big."


I don't get it! That seems like an odd statement coming from somoene close to her. If, in fact, she is not found to be alive!

Anyone else think so or is it just me?

[KittyMom]

Originally posted by MystryPhobia


Theresa's brother-in-law, told FOX News on Tuesday that "it will be a big story" when the news is announced later in the day.

"This is a great development," he said, but "it isn't what we thought."

He added: "We are very pleased. It's not what I hoped, but it's going to be big."


I don't get it! That seems like an odd statement coming from somoene close to her. If, in fact, she is not found to be alive!

Anyone else think so or is it just me?

VERY strange..."it isn't what we thought"..."we're very pleased" huh?

[murdershewrote]

"it's going to be big"...that statement is very odd. I mean, we've all seen alot of very big cases...this one isn't that unusual really. Obviously, it's important to the family but it is a strange statement to make.

[MystryPhobia]

Originally posted by KittyMom


VERY strange..."it isn't what we thought"..."we're very pleased" huh?

huh is right KittyMom. That was my thought exactly!

odd!

[lrobert]

Maybe Theresa is alive?????

:shrug:

[snoopyone]

The Fox article also says

A source close to the case told FOX News that the development in the case is a "side issue."

I agree all this wording leaves me :confused:

[snoopyone]

Originally posted by lrobert
Maybe Theresa is alive?????

:shrug:

But it also says
"He added: "We are very pleased. It's not what I hoped, but it's going to be big."


I wouldn't think he would say "It's not what I hoped" if she's alive

[KittyMom]

Originally posted by snoopyone
The Fox article also says

A source close to the case told FOX News that the development in the case is a "side issue."

I agree all this wording leaves me :confused:

"a side issue" :shrug: What could that possibly mean?

The AJC says that they are still draining the pond, so I'm thinking they haven't found her body.

[lrobert]

Now what the heck does this mean about "side issue"? Was Theresa with another man and is alive?

I just don't get all this wording. WTH!

I just hope it's good news and Theresa has been found alive!

[lrobert]

Originally posted by BobbisAngel
I read a post over on WS from someone who knows someone that is a reliable source! Anyway it was said that another officer has admitted that he helped the husband get rid of Teresa's body at around 4:00 in the morning. Sam called him and he went over and they weighted her down and threw her in the pond.
It was also said that the attorney that Sam went fishing with on Thurs had nothing to do with anything. He was just an innocent fishing buddy. The other officer said that he was off duty when Sam called him. Sam is still in the hospital. From what I recall Sam had some mental problems a long time ago. I hope he isn't doing that so that he can plead insanity when he goes to trial. Maybe he is looking ahead.

Even before this officer came forward...if this is true...Sam was named as a Person Of Interest in the case.

Perhaps this poster was a hoax! We will find out later today.

[KittyMom]

http://www.wsbtv.com/news/11510077/detail.html

12:50 UPDATE: The sheriff is escorting Action News reporter Tara Jones to the lake. He tells her officials should know by 2 p.m. if Parker's body is in the lake.

[MystryPhobia]

Originally posted by lrobert


Perhaps this poster was a hoax! We will find out later today.

I don't know Irobert. I looked around the internet and didn't see anything that referred to what that poster talked about but that may not mean anything.

I am completely baffled. The wording from all these statements is strange.

[MystryPhobia]

Originally posted by KittyMom
http://www.wsbtv.com/news/11510077/detail.html

12:50 UPDATE: The sheriff is escorting Action News reporter Tara Jones to the lake. He tells her officials should know by 2 p.m. if Parker's body is in the lake.

And the plot thickens.

[KittyMom]

I've been trying to find the name of the fishing spot Parker and the atty went to on Thursday. I would truly be shocked if it were this pond that is being searched. :eek:

[lrobert]

Originally posted by MystryPhobia


I don't know Irobert. I looked around the internet and didn't see anything that referred to what that poster talked about but that may not mean anything.

I am completely baffled. The wording from all these statements is strange.

I am very baffled too.

A lot of questions. LOL

Anyone, please post what you know when you hear the news.

[Kelly3820]

Originally posted by KittyMom
I've been trying to find the name of the fishing spot Parker and the atty went to on Thursday. I would truly be shocked if it were this pond that is being searched. :eek:


From my understanding from a Fox Update it is the same lake (or pond?) that Parker was fishing at on Thursday. It is the one near the home.

[Designer]

Is it just me or does it sound like the Enquirer is writing for the Brother-in-Law? What kind of language is he using? This whole thing has a rather circus atmosphere to it - don't you think?

Designer

[lrobert]

Originally posted by Designer
Is it just me or does it sound like the Enquirer is writing for the Brother-in-Law? What kind of language is he using? This whole thing has a rather circus atmosphere to it - don't you think?

Designer

I agree with you 100%. There's this big press conference about this being a big story, yet at the same time they are still looking for her body in the pond.

And the headlines and the brother's comments are bizarre and full of words that a press will use to gain the audience attention.

And the word "pleased" in all of this is just not a word to use if someone has just lost their sister or family member.

Perhaps he is pleased cause Sam didn't do anything. :shrug:

[MystryPhobia]

Originally posted by Designer
Is it just me or does it sound like the Enquirer is writing for the Brother-in-Law? What kind of language is he using? This whole thing has a rather circus atmosphere to it - don't you think?

Designer

YES! The brother in law's statement has me perplexed.(sp)

Without that statement I would say that they have new info that she is in the pond and she will be found there... but, his statement doesn't jive with that. IMO

When he said that it isn't what they thought. That struck me as odd. The sister (his wife?) has been all over the news saying that her husband was involved with her disappearance. IMO saying that she believes he killed her sister.. my words.. not hers.. but I think it can be inferred from her comments.

So.. if it isn't what they thought than what was it? HMMM

[MystryPhobia]

Originally posted by Designer
Is it just me or does it sound like the Enquirer is writing for the Brother-in-Law? What kind of language is he using? This whole thing has a rather circus atmosphere to it - don't you think?

Designer

I was just thinking.. maybe they have information that she has passed but that it wasn't by her husbands hands?

Would they be pleased? Still a strange word to use.

Guess we will find out in the next 15 minutes or so.

[KittyMom]

1:30 UPDATE: Draining the lake is taking longer than anticipated. Crews cannot use any mechanical devices because of Department of Natural Resourses restrictions. The lake is about 20 feet deep. The level is down about five feet.

http://www.wsbtv.com/news/11510077/detail.html

[snoopyone]

Originally posted by MystryPhobia


I was just thinking.. maybe they have information that she has passed but that it wasn't by her husbands hands?

Would they be pleased? Still a strange word to use.

Guess we will find out in the next 15 minutes or so.

The pleased part might just be a poor choice of words.
It might just be that they have been told of her death and they no longer have to wonder if she is alive or not.

I'm guessing they have some info/confession either from Sam or someone close to him that has knowledge of what happened.

[MystryPhobia]

So.. what did we learn?

I didn't get the first part of the news conference.

Didn't sound like we learned much.. but it did sound like they are calling the husband a suspect??

[KittyMom]

Originally posted by DeniseVance
Another officer arrested for giving PD false information. Not sure who this is though. Say it's related to case but not directly. Whatever that means. If I get more I'll post it.

Corporal Chaffin is the man arrested and he's Parker's (husband's) boss.

I didn't get a lot out of the NC, did you?

[MystryPhobia]

"related but not directly".

Doesn't look like we are going to learn much til they have that pond drained.

[KittyMom]

http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,263642,00.html

Georgia Police Announce Arrest Connected to Case of Missing 911 Operator

[trich]

If this man is Parker's boss ..makes you wonder if he has lied for Parker ...or if he himself actually did something to Theresa.
Sure hope we learn soon what exactly this officer did to get arrested.
While Sam Parker is walking around free at the moment.

[licketysplit]

Anyone know what the name of the lake is?

[KittyMom]

Originally posted by Jadedblueeyes


I wonder when they first interrogated him if he denied helping Sam Parker. Then somehow he admitted he had helped throw her body into the pond. Now one or two things may have happened.

1. He denied the first time he gave his sworn statement therefore it is false.
2. He has lied to investigators and have led them on a wild goose chase and Theresa is not in the pond like he told them.

I think they are charging him wanting to put extreme pressure on Sam Parker thinking that this guy has rolled over on him and they are going to see what he does now. Hopefully this will smoke him out and he will come in and confess but I doubt it.

IMO

Ocean

:seeya: Ocean

I'm not sure what to think. I wonder if maybe this supervisor vouched for Parker saying that he was working and then LE found out that Parker wasn't where he was reported to be. :shrug:

[KittyMom]

Originally posted by licketysplit
Anyone know what the name of the lake is?

I didn't hear a name. The Sheriff said that there were several in the area.

[lrobert]

Interesting to say the least. I wonder how this will all turn out in the end...who did what, etc.

[licketysplit]

Originally posted by KittyMom


I didn't hear a name. The Sheriff said that there were several in the area.

Thanks. I live in the county next to Walker and was hoping a name had been mentioned. I wish I could offer more than what you guys have posted here but everyone I have spoken with about the case doesn't know any of the family.

[KittyMom]

Originally posted by licketysplit


Thanks. I live in the county next to Walker and was hoping a name had been mentioned. I wish I could offer more than what you guys have posted here but everyone I have spoken with about the case doesn't know any of the family.

I did hear a reporter ask how large the lake was and someone beside Sheriff answered 3/4 acre. To me, that is a fish pond, not a lake. :shrug:

[licketysplit]

Originally posted by KittyMom


I did hear a reporter ask how large the lake was and someone beside Sheriff answered 3/4 acre. To me, that is a fish pond, not a lake. :shrug:

Yeah, sounds more like a pond on someone's property. If I knew exactly where it was and didn't think it would be rude I would drive over there. Don't know what I would do. They aren't doing searches right now.

[snoopyone]

"But he said they were both off duty the night she disappeared - Wednesday night, March 21.

Officials declined to say what kind of false statement Chaffin gave."

So this guy arrested was also off that night.
That goes along with the local rumour someone posted about earlier that another LE was talking.

"He said a pond is being drained across from the couple's home on Cordell Road in LaFayette. The draining of the three-quarter-acre pond should be complete by this afternoon."

Guess you could drive up and down Cordell Rd and look for a pond

chatanoogan (http://www.chattanoogan.com/articles/article_104811.asp)

[snoopyone]

"Sheriff Wilson said Chaffin will remain behind bars for his own safety"

pic of the arrested Chaffin here on
WRCB (http://www.wrcbtv.com/news/index.cfm?sid=7347)

[lrobert]

Originally posted by BobbisAngel
I read a post over on WS from someone who knows someone that is a reliable source! Anyway it was said that another officer has admitted that he helped the husband get rid of Teresa's body at around 4:00 in the morning. Sam called him and he went over and they weighted her down and threw her in the pond.
It was also said that the attorney that Sam went fishing with on Thurs had nothing to do with anything. He was just an innocent fishing buddy. The other officer said that he was off duty when Sam called him. Sam is still in the hospital. From what I recall Sam had some mental problems a long time ago. I hope he isn't doing that so that he can plead insanity when he goes to trial. Maybe he is looking ahead.

Even before this officer came forward...if this is true...Sam was named as a Person Of Interest in the case.

BobbisAngel, guess this wasn't a hoax afterall!

[Jimmy]

Originally posted by snoopyone
"Sheriff Wilson said Chaffin will remain behind bars for his own safety"

pic of the arrested Chaffin here on
WRCB (http://www.wrcbtv.com/news/index.cfm?sid=7347)


Interesting. "for his own safety"

[lrobert]

Originally posted by Jimmy



Interesting. "for his own safety"

Sometimes other LE do not look kindly on their kind being a narc. Perhaps this is what they mean by safety.

[snoopyone]

I looked on google map of the road and see 2 large ponds
One is closer to the road they live on
A longer one is close by

google map cordell road (http://www.google.com/maps?q=Cordell+Rd,+La+Fayette,+Georgia+30728,+USA&sa=X&oi=map&ct=title)

click on Hybrid to see the ponds

[amb40]

Originally posted by snoopyone
"But he said they were both off duty the night she disappeared - Wednesday night, March 21.

Officials declined to say what kind of false statement Chaffin gave."

So this guy arrested was also off that night.
That goes along with the local rumour someone posted about earlier that another LE was talking.

"He said a pond is being drained across from the couple's home on Cordell Road in LaFayette. The draining of the three-quarter-acre pond should be complete by this afternoon."

Guess you could drive up and down Cordell Rd and look for a pond

chatanoogan (http://www.chattanoogan.com/articles/article_104811.asp)
INTERESTING................I BET THE HUSBAND IS STILL INVOLVED.
RIP THERESA.

[Destini]

I don't know. I'm having a hard time imagining someone killing someone and then putting their body in a lake across the street or down the road. I just don't think they're going to find her anywhere close by. That is, assuming she is dead, which unfortunately it sure does sound that way.

Wonder if the guy who was arrested for false report was at work the next day.

[snoopyone]

Originally posted by Destini
I don't know. I'm having a hard time imagining someone killing someone and then putting their body in a lake across the street or down the road. I just don't think they're going to find her anywhere close by. That is, assuming she is dead, which unfortunately it sure does sound that way.

Wonder if the guy who was arrested for false report was at work the next day.

Tara Grant's husband dumped her body parts in the park not far from their house.

Not sure how much thinking goes on

[licketysplit]

Originally posted by snoopyone
I looked on google map of the road and see 2 large ponds
One is closer to the road they live on
A longer one is close by

google map cordell road (http://www.google.com/maps?q=Cordell+Rd,+La+Fayette,+Georgia+30728,+USA&sa=X&oi=map&ct=title)

click on Hybrid to see the ponds

I just got off work. It is getting too dark now. I do have time tomorrow afternoon, though. The area is west of me. I'll have to find out exactly where Cordell is. The house must be in a rural area. Well, what part around here isnt rural, lol. There are supposed to be severe thunderstorms here tonight.

[obi]

Depending on the size of the pond, if it is fairly big, try to get someone with sidescan sonar. A portable unit will work. Hooks to any jon boat type boat. And divers need to be put on standby in case something is found. I would hope LE knows this already. Texas EquuSearch has equipment in Texas and Illinois, but thats quite a jaunt, maybe a days drive. I'm sure they would be willing to do it, though, unless the equipment being used on another search. JMO

I certainly hope this is not the case though. I pray she turns up alive somewhere.

[snoopyone]

Originally posted by obi
Depending on the size of the pond, if it is fairly big, try to get someone with sidescan sonar. A portable unit will work. Hooks to any jon boat type boat. And divers need to be put on standby in case something is found. I would hope LE knows this already. Texas EquuSearch has equipment in Texas and Illinois, but thats quite a jaunt, maybe a days drive. I'm sure they would be willing to do it, though, unless the equipment being used on another search. JMO

I certainly hope this is not the case though. I pray she turns up alive somewhere.

I think the pond is being drained

[licketysplit]

There is news on the local channel now. Chaffin's neighbor said he was shocked at Chaffin's arrest but not shocked about Theresa's husband being a person of interest. The pump they were using to drain the pond malfunctioned and they are using a smaller pump now. There are only a few feet of water left in the pond.

[licketysplit]

Local police say they are remaining tight lipped about the statements Chaffin made. Asked that people remain patient and let them do their job. Sorry, I know it isn't much but they didn't have a lot to say.

Oh, the neighbor also said he witnessed some type of anger incident with the husband but exactly what that said incident was was not mentioned.

[lrobert]

Originally posted by licketysplit
snipped

There are only a few feet of water left in the pond.

Which means time only tells now.

One's heart feels heavy hearing cases such as these!

[Adalena935]

Originally posted by DeniseVance
I know -- it almost raises more questions than we had in the first place!!

So, either Chaffin (not sure of spelling) lied to help Parker or Chaffin lied for his own reasons...

Whatever, he lied about something connected to this case. He's lying to cover up some knowledge he has about Theresa's disappearance.

An interesting and troubling turn of events. I just turned on Greta just now and learned of the arrest.

[Adalena935]

For some who are wondering about the chain of command.

http://www.chattanoogan.com/articles/article_104811.asp

Sgt. Parker is the immediate supervisor of Corporal Chaffin.

[forpsystudent]

Originally posted by lrobert


Which means time only tells now.

One's heart feels heavy hearing cases such as these!

Been reading.
Mostly posting on Michelle Young board.
This spousal murder thing is getting out of hand.
What is wrong with the world?

[Adalena935]

The husband probably killed her and his underling/workmate helped him hide her body. I don't blame them for being thorough before they make any announcements or other arrests. It's gotta be tough arresting one of their own, especially with this sort of crime occuring within the police department. If it really is conspiracy among the 2 officers.

She worked there too. It's got to be horrible for them.

[obi]

Originally posted by snoopyone


I think the pond is being drained Thats even better. Less danger to everyone.

[Adalena935]

Originally posted by forpsystudent


Been reading.
Mostly posting on Michelle Young board.
This spousal murder thing is getting out of hand.
What is wrong with the world?

I think people value life less. It's very sad. At what point did they decide it's okay to murder another human being I wonder?

[obi]

Keep us posted. I imagine they are pumping all night. There should be some news soon. I pray that if she is dead that they find her now.

[lrobert]

Originally posted by Adalena935


I think people value life less. It's very sad. At what point did they decide it's okay to murder another human being I wonder?

It is a sad world we live in right now. What right does anyone have to take someone's life?

I do realize that there has been domestic violence reported in the home and that he is in fact LE.

However, he did just lose his parents too and now was losing his wife. No excuse but perhaps the thought of losing his wife and the anger escalated to much more.

[licketysplit]

Originally posted by obi
Keep us posted. I imagine they are pumping all night. There should be some news soon. I pray that if she is dead that they find her now.

I pulled up a map to the street. I will just have to drive up and down to see a pond. I will let you know what I find.

[lrobert]

http://nooga.com/

LaFayette police officer Ben Chaffin has been charged with filing a false report to a government official during the investigation into the missing Theresa Parker case.

It's reported he told GBI investigators both he and Sgt. Sam Parker were off duty the night of Theresa Parker's disappearance when they were actually on duty; according to LaFayette Police Chief Tommy Freeman.

[licketysplit]

Surely I would be able to spot the place of interest. Wouldn't there be lots of gov, county vehicles? The area is very rural. Nearest big cities are Chattanooga, Tn. and Atlanta. The rest are very small towns. I live in Rocky Face; Whitfield county which borders
Walker. Chattanooga is a 23 min drive for me which is close to the new house Theresa was moving into.

[duncan]

I know you have storms heading your way, I hope they can drain that pond and search before the rain begins, I have a pond on my property, the water is murky, even so there are alot of animals that thrive there, fish and frogs, birds and snakes, I hope she is not found in the water.



:rose: we need a few happy endings. MOO

[BobbisAngel]

LaFayette police officer Ben Chaffin has been charged with filing a false report to a government official during the investigation into the missing Theresa Parker case.

It's reported he told GBI investigators both he and Sgt. Sam Parker were off duty the night of Theresa Parker's disappearance when they were actually on duty; according to LaFayette Police Chief Tommy Freeman.
.................................................. .................................................. ....


Why would that police officer lie about something that could so easily be checked? The officer who was supposed to have said that Sam Parker called him at 4:00 in the morning to help get rid of Teresa's body said that he had been off work that day. Sam was off work too because he went fishing....that was on Thurs wasn't it? Don't they think that Teresa disappeared on Wed's night?

Maybe the two officers were both off on Thursday but got rid of Teresa's body early in the morning on Thursday. That was still a dumb thing to lie about when it can be checked out in about a minute.

The cop being jailed in a different city or county for his own safety probably means that he knows what happened to Teresa. Remember she was also one of them and she is a woman. If he helped get rid of her body or with anything else the other officers and people who work at the jail would probably be pretty upset with him. Especially with him being one of them two. One of their own doing harm or helping do harm to another one of their own.
Isn't this a small department in a small town?

[lrobert]

http://nooga.com/

Looks like Chaffin may have already had some roughing up when he was arrested. His neck has some pink marks on it.

[snoopyone]

Originally posted by lrobert
http://nooga.com/

Looks like Chaffin may have already had some roughing up when he was arrested. His neck has some pink marks on it.

Your link did not take me to an article
Was it supposed to?
Looked like some chat forum

Ok I tried it again it did the same but I clicked on the News link at the top which took me to the article.

[amb40]

Is the pond drained yet? ANy more news??? That poor woman. I hope the 2 rot in jail if they killed her.

[KittyMom]

http://www.crimelibrary.com/news/original/0407/0401_Theresa_parker.html

Arrest Made In Case Of Missing Georgia Woman Theresa Parker

None of the officials at Tuesday's press conference would provide details about the circumstances that led to Chaffin's arrest, although Director Freeman acknowledged that polygraph examinations have been used in the investigation.

[KittyMom]

http://www.wdef.com/node/3843

Special agent Scott was also asked if they knew who was the last person to see Theresa. He responded "I believe so." But to say if that person was Sam Parker her estranged husband Scottwouldn't comment.

[perhaps]

"The draining of a pond yields no new leads to the disappearance......." of Theresa Parker.

http://www.wdef.com/node/3850

[amb40]

thanks for the update everyone! I hope they find her. I think Chassen is in cahoots with the ex hub.

[forpsystudent]

Originally posted by amb40
thanks for the update everyone! I hope they find her. I think Chassen is in cahoots with the ex hub.


ITA.

[Leanne Weich]

I honestly think LE needs to search further afield. I doubt a cop, if he killed his wife, would dump her in a pond near his home. Doesn't make sense, imo.

[murdershewrote]

not saying it's justified, but Parker, being his superior, may have threatened him in order to get him to help in some way. Ruin his career, etc. Hopefully he will talk some more....

Hopefully they didn't take a page from Scott Petersen when he "went fishing"...

[licketysplit]

Just got back from Cordell Ave. There was a small pond to the right as I turned onto Cordell. Very small with yucky green film in spots. It didn't appear to have been drained at all. The road is narrow and not very long. Maybe 1/2 to 3/4 of a mile long and curvy. There are a few houses/trailers along the road with the Parker home about halfway down the road. There were no vehicles at the residence. The pond that was searched is almost directly across the street. There is an iron gate that leads to a road beside the pond that was locked. I could see the water marks on the bank where the water once stood but the pond still has several feet of water. At first I didn't realize it had been drained until looking more closely at the bank. The street is also heavily wooded. There is also a farm house with a large pasture. Except for the fact I know a woman is missing and read articles that the pond was drained I wouldn't think anything unusual about the area. There were no police cars, news vans or yellow tape.

[snoopyone]

Originally posted by licketysplit
Just got back from Cordell Ave. snipped.. There were no police cars, news vans or yellow tape.

Thanks licketysplit.
Our own eyes and ears on the ground!

maybe we should see if you can get a call into Sam Parker;)

[licketysplit]

Originally posted by snoopyone


Thanks licketysplit.
Our own eyes and ears on the ground!

maybe we should see if you can get a call into Sam Parker;)

Lol. I was a little nervous pulling onto the road. Didn't know if police would be there or not. I wonder if Sam Parker is still living at the residence?

[snoopyone]

Originally posted by licketysplit


Lol. I was a little nervous pulling onto the road. Didn't know if police would be there or not. I wonder if Sam Parker is still living at the residence?

It had been reported he was in a medical facility last week.
Don't know if he's still there or not.
Still on vacation/leave

[MystryPhobia]

Originally posted by licketysplit
Just got back from Cordell Ave. There was a small pond to the right as I turned onto Cordell. Very small with yucky green film in spots. It didn't appear to have been drained at all. The road is narrow and not very long. Maybe 1/2 to 3/4 of a mile long and curvy. There are a few houses/trailers along the road with the Parker home about halfway down the road. There were no vehicles at the residence. The pond that was searched is almost directly across the street. There is an iron gate that leads to a road beside the pond that was locked. I could see the water marks on the bank where the water once stood but the pond still has several feet of water. At first I didn't realize it had been drained until looking more closely at the bank. The street is also heavily wooded. There is also a farm house with a large pasture. Except for the fact I know a woman is missing and read articles that the pond was drained I wouldn't think anything unusual about the area. There were no police cars, news vans or yellow tape.

Very interesting licketysplit.

Thanks.

Strange.. no yellow tape or anything at the house. They must be completely finished up with the pond and house.

[licketysplit]

Originally posted by MystryPhobia


Very interesting licketysplit.

Thanks.

Strange.. no yellow tape or anything at the house. They must be completely finished up with the pond and house.

I thought it odd too. I mean there wasn't anything stopping me from getting out of my car and walking around the pond, except for the fear, the second I stepped out of my vehicle horns would sound and lights begin flashing and S.W.A.T swoop in around me. I would have had to walk threw some brush maybe but it isn't blocked. Also, there was something in the middle of the pond. Something square I think. Not sure what that was. Nothing on the bank. No cars at the pond or people.

[licketysplit]

Also, just to add a little more description about what I saw, there was this one house up on the side of a hill, like the Parker home, that was abandoned. I say abandoned because windows were all broken and part of one side was bashed in. Thing is it didn't look like a very old house. It was small but the rest of it looked in good shape. I wonder if it has been checked out.

[Adalena935]

Originally posted by murdershewrote
not saying it's justified, but Parker, being his superior, may have threatened him in order to get him to help in some way. Ruin his career, etc. Hopefully he will talk some more....

Hopefully they didn't take a page from Scott Petersen when he "went fishing"...

If there were any threats from Parker I would think he'd threaten to kill Chaffin. What's one more or less if he's already killed his wife and Chaffin knew it?

Parker couldn't hurt Chaffin's career. Chaffin could hurt Parker's life a lot easier.

There's no reason for Chaffin to lie, except that he's willfully hiding imfornation regarding the case.

That's the way I see it anyway.

Course it's impossible to say what goes thru people's minds in such circumstances. Chaffin could have been thinking along the lines of what you said. I'd imagine if you're mixed up in a murder or have knowledge you're not thinking too clearly anyway.

[Adalena935]

Originally posted by licketysplit
Also, just to add a little more description about what I saw, there was this one house up on the side of a hill, like the Parker home, that was abandoned. I say abandoned because windows were all broken and part of one side was bashed in. Thing is it didn't look like a very old house. It was small but the rest of it looked in good shape. I wonder if it has been checked out.

Thanks for the description. You're brave! :chicken:

[lrobert]

Originally posted by licketysplit
Just got back from Cordell Ave. There was a small pond to the right as I turned onto Cordell. Very small with yucky green film in spots. It didn't appear to have been drained at all. The road is narrow and not very long. Maybe 1/2 to 3/4 of a mile long and curvy. There are a few houses/trailers along the road with the Parker home about halfway down the road. There were no vehicles at the residence. The pond that was searched is almost directly across the street. There is an iron gate that leads to a road beside the pond that was locked. I could see the water marks on the bank where the water once stood but the pond still has several feet of water. At first I didn't realize it had been drained until looking more closely at the bank. The street is also heavily wooded. There is also a farm house with a large pasture. Except for the fact I know a woman is missing and read articles that the pond was drained I wouldn't think anything unusual about the area. There were no police cars, news vans or yellow tape.

Thank you for checking it out for us!

ITA, you are a brave one :)

[MystryPhobia]

Originally posted by Adalena935


Thanks for the description. You're brave! :chicken:

I second this Adalena.

I would have been soooo creeped out!

[lrobert]

Originally posted by DeniseVance
The charges are giving false statements to police. As for why no bond, hard to say. He's only been with that force for 13 days if I heard the video correctly so perhaps he's considered a flight risk since few ties to the community. That, and he's considered possibly in danger from others or from himself.




Chaffin has been with the force for 10 years. It's the Sheriff that's only been there for 13 days, and this poor guy has to deal with two of his own involved in a possible murder.

[snoopyone]

Originally posted by ChronicTonic
http://wrcbtv.com/videowindow.cfm?sid=7383

Why is this Cop being held WITHOUT BAIL? What exactly are his charges? Maybe we will find out more tomorrow

IIRC Chafiin the 10 yr employee is being charged with making false statements to an officer during the course of an official investigation.

He said they were both off that night and they weren't.

They had said at the time he was being held for his safety.

As far as we know Parker is still out there somewhere even if he's holed up in a hospital.

[snoopyone]

"Court Appearance For LaFayette Police Officer
April 4,2007 (date of article)
The LaFayette, Georgia police officer arrested in connection with the disappearance of a Walker County woman has a court appearance tomorrow morning"

So that would be today the 5th.

"Investigators say they want to speak to to Sgt Parker in the next few days.
He remains on vacation from the police department."

That's just so wrong that he's a cop and he hasn't offered to talk on his own. Makes his look very guilty IMO.



Chatalnooga News9 (http://www.newschannel9.com/onset?id=11113&template=article.html&dateformat=%25M+%25e,%25Y)

[KittyMom]

http://www.wrcbtv.com/news/index.cfm?sid=7387

Everybody wants to claim to know something. :no:

[KittyMom]

Originally posted by licketysplit
Also, just to add a little more description about what I saw, there was this one house up on the side of a hill, like the Parker home, that was abandoned. I say abandoned because windows were all broken and part of one side was bashed in. Thing is it didn't look like a very old house. It was small but the rest of it looked in good shape. I wonder if it has been checked out.

licketysplit,

From what I'd heard at the nc, this particular pond was near the home that SP was living in. It was said that he'd fished in the pond before. But, when asked the owner's name the Sheriff said that that info wasn't necessary to reporters. I had the impression that SP's home was nearby but not necessarily next to the pond. :shrug:

[forpsystudent]

Originally posted by snoopyone


IIRC Chafiin the 10 yr employee is being charged with making false statements to an officer during the course of an official investigation.

He said they were both off that night and they weren't.

They had said at the time he was being held for his safety.

As far as we know Parker is still out there somewhere even if he's holed up in a hospital.

snoopyone:

Been lurking a bit and I'm confused. I read a while back that family members were all excited about that upcoming NC and how it was not the news they wanted but they were happy (paraphrasing). What happened? Anything? Was the NC just about the Chaffin guy? Can someone explain to me the significance of Chaffin saying they (Chaffin and Parker) were off duty Wednesday night when they weren't? I would have thought the significant thing would have been the reverse--that they said they were on duty when they weren't, ya know? And what safety does Chaffin need? Anymore rumors about a third cop knowing the details of the killing? Someone said that was posted on another board. I watched all the usual shows last night but they had little to say. TIA for any responders.

[snoopyone]

Originally posted by forpsystudent

snoopyone:

Been lurking a bit and I'm confused. I read a while back that family members were all excited about that upcoming NC and how it was not the news they wanted but they were happy (paraphrasing). What happened? Anything? Was the NC just about the Chaffin guy? Can someone explain to me the significance of Chaffin saying they (Chaffin and Parker) were off duty Wednesday night when they weren't? I would have thought the significant thing would have been the reverse--that they said they were on duty when they weren't, ya know? And what safety does Chaffin need? Anymore rumors about a third cop knowing the details of the killing? Someone said that was posted on another board. I watched all the usual shows last night but they had little to say. TIA for any responders.

Theresa's BIL said "We are very pleased. It's not what I hoped, but it's going to be big." prior to the NC.

Maybe they thought this arrest for lying would be bringing out additional and quicker info.:shrug:

I thought the rumours of a member of LE talking WAS referring to Chaffin. I never heard mention of a 3rd cop.

The issue regarding his safety? Not sure there either.
Possibly that Sam Parker is still out there.

[snoopyone]

Just 5 days before Theresa went missing Chaffin was up for "Officer of the Year" award.

What a difference a few days can make.

"Friday, March 16, the final day of Respect for Law Week, was reserved for officer appreciation. A banquet was held at The Bank of LaFayette Community Room in honor of local officers. The Optimist Club selected an Officer of the Year from entries sent in from the City of LaFayette Police Department, Walker County Sheriff’s Department and Georgia State Patrol Post 41.

The officers nominated from their respected departments were Harbin Chaffin, City of LaFayette; Cpl. Chris Anderson, Walker County; and Tfc. Andy Gideon, State Patrol. A five-person committee from the Optimist Club studied all entries carefully and chose Anderson as the 2007 Officer of the Year."

Walker County Messenger (http://news.mywebpal.com/news_tool_v2.cfm?show=localnews&pnpID=730&NewsID=794061&CategoryID=18709&on=1)

[KittyMom]

http://news.mywebpal.com/news_tool_v2.cfm?show=localnews&pnpID=730&NewsID=796356&CategoryID=18845&on=1

Chaffin waives right to first appearance hearing

Walker County Chief Magistrate Judge Jerry Day didn’t even put on his robe to make the announcement to the courtroom and said Chaffin’s bond was set at $5,000.

[richmondmom]

Originally posted by snoopyone


Theresa's BIL said "We are very pleased. It's not what I hoped, but it's going to be big." prior to the NC.

Maybe they thought this arrest for lying would be bringing out additional and quicker info.:shrug:

I thought the rumours of a member of LE talking WAS referring to Chaffin. I never heard mention of a 3rd cop.

The issue regarding his safety? Not sure there either.
Possibly that Sam Parker is still out there.


I've been following this case, watched the NC. I thought the BIL referring to being "pleased" with the information thus far was because they (Chaffin and/or Parker) were starting to talk. IMO

Chaffin being a cop would need extra security in a community jail, there might be guys there that he had personally arrested. JMO

[licketysplit]

Originally posted by KittyMom


licketysplit,

From what I'd heard at the nc, this particular pond was near the home that SP was living in. It was said that he'd fished in the pond before. But, when asked the owner's name the Sheriff said that that info wasn't necessary to reporters. I had the impression that SP's home was nearby but not necessarily next to the pond. :shrug:

Across the street and down just a little bit. You could see the pond from their front door I would think. So, it isn't directly across from their house but instead if you looked straight out from their front door then turned your head to about 1 o'clock or 2 o'clock, looking across the street you would see the pond.

ETA all assumption on my view from the road. No way was I pulling into the driveway.

[KittyMom]

Originally posted by licketysplit


ETA again....I did not see a house next to the pond. Just a dirt road on one side that had an iron gate closing it off.

Were there any neighbors close enough that they could see if cars were coming and going from the Parker home?

[licketysplit]

I didn't see a house or trailer next to the pond. Just a small dirt road with an iron gate in front of it.

[licketysplit]

Originally posted by KittyMom


Were there any neighbors close enough that they could see if cars were coming and going from the Parker home?

Not across the street. The houses don't sit close like in a subdivision. and the Parker home sat up on a hill. On either side were trees plus the road is curvy. I don't think you could. I didn't recognize the house until I turned around and drove by again.

ETA...I might have to drive back over there. I was just nervous and there were 6 people on horses looking at me when I slowed down to drive by them. I felt like any moment someone was going to come along and ask me what I was doing. Even though I wasn't doing anything wrong.

[Flicka]

Originally posted by KittyMom
http://news.mywebpal.com/news_tool_v2.cfm?show=localnews&pnpID=730&NewsID=796356&CategoryID=18845&on=1

Chaffin waives right to first appearance hearing



That's nothing, $5,000! Bet he's already out unless he's worried for his life.

That tells me he isn't involved in her disappearance but found out about it after the fact. But then you think they would charge him with withholding knowledge of a crime and not just lying about something. That would be a more serious crime, right?

Gosh, Remember it was said Sam called him at 4 am to help dispose of the body. We have a wonderful local gal at
Websleuths who stated days ago that that was what Ben's involvement was - even before we knew it was Ben. I have a gut feeling she was right on the money.

I think things will develop fast in this case with an arrest for murder unless they have to take Ben through the whole internal investigation prodedure to find out what he knows. Praying that's not so.

But I can not imagine for the life of me a husband would murder his wife and put her body in a pond across the street!

[KittyMom]

http://www.newschannel9.com/onset?id=11135&template=article.html&dateformat=%25M+%25e,%25Y

The Georgia Bureau of Investigation arrested Chaffin on charges of lying to an agent.

So, it was the GBI not a local agency that charged Chaffin...

[KittyMom]

http://news.mywebpal.com/news_tool_v2.cfm?show=localnews&pnpID=730&NewsID=796419&CategoryID=3511&on=1

Sheriff: “My gut feeling is that she is in a 25-mile radius of LaFayette”

[licketysplit]

Originally posted by KittyMom
http://news.mywebpal.com/news_tool_v2.cfm?show=localnews&pnpID=730&NewsID=796419&CategoryID=3511&on=1

Sheriff: “My gut feeling is that she is in a 25-mile radius of LaFayette”

That also says they finished searching the area Wednesday. I must have been there after they left because I saw no one. No cars. No tape. Hmmm.

[lrobert]

I was on the websleuths forum and saw a post by a nrthgamom about a local news channel that aired a segment.

On the local news channel Tuesday night David Ashburn who is the director of emegency services was answering questions from the locals (via phone) about the ponds, etc. Callers are on the air too. During the show, Theresa's younger sister, Christina called in to the show and was on the phone for about 30min. She told the listeners that she had called the non emergency 911 number to have a deputy go out and check on her sister in the early a.m. hours Thursday. The deputy did and this is what she said, "the deputy went by the house around 6:00a.m. and found Sam Parker's truck in the driveway, but Theresa's car was not there. An hour or two later the deputy went back by the house and found Thersa's car in the driveway and Sam's truck was gone".

[MystryPhobia]

Originally posted by lrobert
I was on the websleuths forum and saw a post by a nrthgamom about a local news channel that aired a segment.



Wow! If that is true than that is very telling but I am wondering why she had them go out there Thursday morning.

I thought that she had said that she didn't really get worried til Thursday night when she got off work and she still hadn't called. Then she became very concerned by Friday.

IMO maybe her sister is who she called Wednesday night?? Otherwise I wonder why she would be so worried after not talking to her for 8 hours since she saw her last at 9:45 Wednesday night.

[trich]

Theresa's younger sister, Christina called in to the show and was on the phone for about 30min. She told the listeners that she had called the non emergency 911 number to have a deputy go out and check on her sister in the early a.m. hours Thursday. The deputy did and this is what she said, "the deputy went by the house around 6:00a.m. and found Sam Parker's truck in the driveway, but Theresa's car was not there. An hour or two later the deputy went back by the house and found Thersa's car in the driveway and Sam's truck was gone". [/B]

Are we to assume the deputy just rode by the house and did not knock on the door to see who was home?
does that not sound strange or am I crazy.

[lrobert]

Originally posted by MystryPhobia


Wow! If that is true than that is very telling but I am wondering why she had them go out there Thursday morning.

I thought that she had said that she didn't really get worried til Thursday night when she got off work and she still hadn't called. Then she became very concerned by Friday.

IMO maybe her sister is who she called Wednesday night?? Otherwise I wonder why she would be so worried after not talking to her for 8 hours since she saw her last at 9:45 Wednesday night.

Maybe it was her sister that was the last phone number on her cell. Perhaps Theresa was suspicious of something.

But also remember that Christina was also the sister that said a phone call came from the Parker house yet she knew that Theresa was at her new apartment. Perhaps that worried the sister.

Also remember that Theresa did not relay the address of her new apartment to her husband so obviously she was worried and scared about him.

Also read this:

http://www1.romenews-tribune.com/soundoff/blog/649

SunnyGranny, I wish you'd leave his ex's out of this!! They are really none of your business. I believe they've been through enough just living with him! You say you know him, well have you ever had to live with him?? I've seen the damage. So until you know first hand about what this Psyco is capable of, you need to shut up!! I'm sure some of the things his ex's could tell you would change your mind! Trust me, I know! Plus, we don't really need there account of his temper, domestic abuse, etc. do we? Let see, would your husband handcuff you to him & want to kill himself? My husband wouldn't, nor would he even shoot a gun up in the air in a parking lot. I think we know enough from Theresa's accounts of Sam that we don't really need to worry about his ex's. And besides the media is making his past "domestic violence" issues sound pretty good compared to actual events. If only you knew quite as much as you though you did!!

Sounds like the husband has been married a few times and there was abuse in all the relationships.

[lrobert]

http://wdef.com/node/3893

Chaffin has posted the bail and has left the jail.

[Flicka]

:seeya: Hi Ocean, Here's aKramscomin' your way Swedish Hug

Scandi

[Destini]

Well, this doesn't sound good ....

http://news.mywebpal.com/news_tool_v2.cfm?show=localnews&pnpID=724&NewsID=796556&CategoryID=3418&on=1

(snipped)

“My gut feeling is that she is in a 25-mile radius of LaFayette,” he said. “That’s just a hunch with no really strong evidence. But going on cell phone records and those type of things, that’s in the radius that I just described.”

Some observers have asked about the road construction related to the widening of U.S. 27 between LaFayette and Trion. Construction workers have moved hundreds of tons of dirt during the project to widen the highway from two to four lanes.

“I’m sure hundreds of cubic yards of dirt and chirt have been moved along Highway 27 between LaFayette and Trion,” Wilson said. “That’s something that we thought about early on when she came up missing but we can’t go down there and move the dirt again unless we have good reason to and we have not had a good reason to do that.

“Many tons have been moved in the last two weeks as a matter of fact,” he said.

Others have said Parker may be in Savannah for some reason.

“If she is (in Savannah) I’d like to know where,” Wilson said.

[lrobert]

Originally posted by Destini
Well, this doesn't sound good ....

http://news.mywebpal.com/news_tool_v2.cfm?show=localnews&pnpID=724&NewsID=796556&CategoryID=3418&on=1

(snipped)

“My gut feeling is that she is in a 25-mile radius of LaFayette,” he said. “That’s just a hunch with no really strong evidence. But going on cell phone records and those type of things, that’s in the radius that I just described.”

Some observers have asked about the road construction related to the widening of U.S. 27 between LaFayette and Trion. Construction workers have moved hundreds of tons of dirt during the project to widen the highway from two to four lanes.

“I’m sure hundreds of cubic yards of dirt and chirt have been moved along Highway 27 between LaFayette and Trion,” Wilson said. “That’s something that we thought about early on when she came up missing but we can’t go down there and move the dirt again unless we have good reason to and we have not had a good reason to do that.

“Many tons have been moved in the last two weeks as a matter of fact,” he said.

Others have said Parker may be in Savannah for some reason.

“If she is (in Savannah) I’d like to know where,” Wilson said.

:eek: Tons of dirt have been moved in the past two weeks.

Well, thinking like a cop, Sam, in order to hide the body of his wife and because he is a cop, would know just where to hide one, wouldn't he?

[murdershewrote]

Yes, just like Tara Grinstead, who was also involved with a cop...never have found her or her body.

[Flicka]

Originally posted by lrobert


:eek: Tons of dirt have been moved in the past two weeks.

Well, thinking like a cop, Sam, in order to hide the body of his wife and because he is a cop, would know just where to hide one, wouldn't he?

Yep, Looks like they might have to grade the dirt they've moved and get one of those little machines you roll along in front of you that can sense any air pockets or foreign ovjects of a certain size up to 10' down I think. Just saw them use it on Miami CSI! ;} It shows a schematic of the ground below as they roll it, and on the show they found the girl almost right away, searching in a grid pattern.

[lrobert]

Originally posted by murdershewrote
Yes, just like Tara Grinstead, who was also involved with a cop...never have found her or her body.

Well, perhaps Chaffin will speak up at some point, if he does know where she is.

Then lets go back to Sam who might be in a psychiatric ward right now. Is he there to give himself time to put his story together or is he there as a possible way of preparing for his defense?

[murdershewrote]

I'd say the latter...laying the groundwork for his mental/insanity defense, which hardly ever works.

I think Chaffin will talk...he's been arrested basically to put pressure on him so he'll tell what he knows. But if he rats out another cop, he could be putting himself in a very bad situation too, so he's between a rock and a hard place right now.

[lrobert]

Originally posted by murdershewrote
I'd say the latter...laying the groundwork for his mental/insanity defense, which hardly ever works.

I think Chaffin will talk...he's been arrested basically to put pressure on him so he'll tell what he knows. But if he rats out another cop, he could be putting himself in a very bad situation too, so he's between a rock and a hard place right now.

I agree. Cops don't like narcs in their midst.

He's got a tough decision to make.

[lrobert]

Hmm, I also just read somewhere that there is a mountain with lots of caves and remote bluffs.

Is this true, licketysplit?

If so, there are a lot of possibilities as to where Theresa may be.

[snoopyone]

"Channel 2 has learned Sgt. Sam Parker was under probation for 2 years from the Georgia Peace Officers Standards and Training Council.

Sgt. Parker was said to have pulled out a gun and fired a shot out of a window, while he and his wife were vacationing in Panama City Beach, Florida. A summary said they were trying to work out marital problems.

The report also states Sgt. Parker had thoughts of committing suicide and was admitted into a mental health facility.

According to the report, Parker stayed in the facility for 9 days. No criminal charges were ever filed.

Parker was on probation from April 2004 until April 2006. "


WSBTV (http://www.wsbtv.com/news/11537581/detail.html)

[lrobert]

Amazing how a person's history comes back to haunt them :)

He obviously has some mental problems.

[licketysplit]

Originally posted by lrobert
Hmm, I also just read somewhere that there is a mountain with lots of caves and remote bluffs.

Is this true, licketysplit?

If so, there are a lot of possibilities as to where Theresa may be.

Well, I had to go over a "mountain" when I went to LaFayette. But I don't think it is considered a mountain in the literal sense. More like an enormous hill. There is Lookout mountain in Chattanooga, Tn. It has all kinds of drop offs. But it is also a big tourist attraction. The mountain I went over had some steep sides but a body would just roll if dropped over the edge. I don't think someone would be able to carry a body far away from the road to dispose of it. I will check around. Like I said, I don't live in Walker county. I'm in Whitfield county to the east.

[MystryPhobia]

Originally posted by Jadedblueeyes


Then what in the heck is he doing being a police officer? That is what I dont understand.

IMO

Ocean

I agree Ocean.. what the heck in deed!

If I read one of the posts right, it said that he got into trouble once before and admitted himself into an pysch ward.. maybe he is doing what he knows and admitted himself again cause he knew he was in trouble.:shrug:

[lrobert]

Originally posted by Jadedblueeyes


Then what in the heck is he doing being a police officer? That is what I dont understand.

IMO

Ocean

A very good question. Nice to know that this person was in command too. :rolleyes:

[lrobert]

http://www.wsbtv.com/news/11537581/detail.html

Seems to be a wrong report in my link on an earlier post. Chaffin is still in jail.

"The sheriff said Harbin “Ben” Chaffin is still in custody and he hasn’t made any plans to make bond".

Ok, anyone now think that Chaffin might be scared to get out of jail? Almost seems like he's scared for his life.

He would only half to come up with $500 cash to get out yet he chooses to stay in jail?

[Amanda]

Originally posted by licketysplit


Well, I had to go over a "mountain" when I went to LaFayette. But I don't think it is considered a mountain in the literal sense. More like an enormous hill. There is Lookout mountain in Chattanooga, Tn. It has all kinds of drop offs. But it is also a big tourist attraction. The mountain I went over had some steep sides but a body would just roll if dropped over the edge. I don't think someone would be able to carry a body far away from the road to dispose of it. I will check around. Like I said, I don't live in Walker county. I'm in Whitfield county to the east.

Actually the WMA (Crockford Pigeon Mountain) covers thousands of acres and does in fact have many caves - pettyjohns being the most popular on the Lafayette side. There are many bluffs and overlooks on the mountain and would not be that far from the residence in question. If I remember correctly its about a 15-20 minute drive from that side of town. You can look this mountain up online there are many sites about it.
There is also another National Park in Armuchee (Villanow). Probably part of what Lickety is speaking of.
Lookout Mountain is actually pretty steep - there is a spot located there called insurance bluff by the locals. I am sure that all these points would need to be points of interest. The part the runs into GA is not as big on tourist. Your main attractions here are Rock CIty and Cloudland Canyon.
I would think that Pigeon should be considered a place of interest - Rocky Lane - the road that goes across the top of this area - is about 10 miles if that from the Chattooga line. There is also a pond on the top of this mountain that would be easily accessible by vehicle. I would definitely suggest they get in touch with Mr. Gilbreath and have him check areas of interest there.
There are many trails and etx. One overlook in particular you can view majority of LaFayette from the top and it has a good drop off - If someone wants to venture I can give you more accurate directions. I ride horses there occassionally.
Lookout is about 30-45 minutes from LaFayette.

[lrobert]

http://www.newschannel9.com/onset?id=11157&template=article.html&dateformat=%M+%e,%Y

Also looks like Sam is back in town from his time off.

Ok, perhaps this is why Chaffin is opting to stay in jail...because he knows Sam is back in town.

[MystryPhobia]

Originally posted by lrobert
http://www.newschannel9.com/onset?id=11157&template=article.html&dateformat=%M+%e,%Y

Also looks like Sam is back in town from his time off.

Ok, perhaps this is why Chaffin is opting to stay in jail...because he knows Sam is back in town.

Interesting. Does seem odd that the Chaffin isn't posting bond.

verrry verrry stange.

[lrobert]

Originally posted by Amanda


Actually the WMA (Crockford Pigeon Mountain) covers thousands of acres and does in fact have many caves - pettyjohns being the most popular on the Lafayette side. There are many bluffs and overlooks on the mountain and would not be that far from the residence in question. If I remember correctly its about a 15-20 minute drive from that side of town. You can look this mountain up online there are many sites about it.
There is also another National Park in Armuchee (Villanow). Probably part of what Lickety is speaking of.
Lookout Mountain is actually pretty steep - there is a spot located there called insurance bluff by the locals. I am sure that all these points would need to be points of interest. The part the runs into GA is not as big on tourist. Your main attractions here are Rock CIty and Cloudland Canyon.
I would think that Pigeon should be considered a place of interest - Rocky Lane - the road that goes across the top of this area - is about 10 miles if that from the Chattooga line. There is also a pond on the top of this mountain that would be easily accessible by vehicle. I would definitely suggest they get in touch with Mr. Gilbreath and have him check areas of interest there.
There are many trails and etx. One overlook in particular you can view majority of LaFayette from the top and it has a good drop off - If someone wants to venture I can give you more accurate directions. I ride horses there occassionally.
Lookout is about 30-45 minutes from LaFayette.

Then the thing to think about is, if one were Sam, where would you hide Theresa.

Thank you for the description!

[lrobert]

Chaffin's bond was set at $5000 which is relatively low, is it not? Which means that perhaps the only thing he did wrong in this was to lie about being off duty when they were actually on duty?

If he truly did help dispose of Theresa, wouldn't the bond be much higher if GBI suspected this? This is of course heresay that he did help.

[Leanne Weich]

Originally posted by lrobert
http://www.newschannel9.com/onset?id=11157&template=article.html&dateformat=%M+%e,%Y

Also looks like Sam is back in town from his time off.

Ok, perhaps this is why Chaffin is opting to stay in jail...because he knows Sam is back in town.

I hope Chaffin's good deeds didn't extend to helping Parker dispose of Theresa's body.

[licketysplit]

Originally posted by Amanda


Actually the WMA (Crockford Pigeon Mountain) covers thousands of acres and does in fact have many caves


Thank you, Amanda. Other than buying tires from Reece's Tires in Trion I never visit that area. I make the drive to Chattanooga a couple times a week for eating or shopping but not to Lookout Mt. When I first moved here I visited all the tourist places. But that was 17 years ago.

[KittyMom]

I can't believe that there is nothing new with this case. I really thought the arrested officer would break and tell what he knows. He might not have helped get rid of her body, but I bet he has a pretty good idea of where SP would have taken her.

[lrobert]

On the local news channel Tuesday night David Ashburn who is the director of emegency services was answering questions from the locals (via phone) about the ponds, etc. Callers are on the air too. During the show, Theresa's younger sister, Christina called in to the show and was on the phone for about 30min. She told the listeners that she had called the non emergency 911 number to have a deputy go out and check on her sister in the early a.m. hours Thursday. The deputy did and this is what she said, "the deputy went by the house around 6:00a.m. and found Sam Parker's truck in the driveway, but Theresa's car was not there. An hour or two later the deputy went back by the house and found Thersa's car in the driveway and Sam's truck was gone".

Ok, notice that both Theresa's and Sam's car were both not spotted in the driveway, but that first it was Sam's and then Theresa's.

This possibly could mean that there was another person involved. If someone drove Theresa's truck back to the house, who drove Sam's truck or who picked up the person that drove Theresa's truck?

[mandrews]

Sam Parker has been suspended from the LaFayette Police department.
Go here for details
www.wrcbtv.com/news/index.cfm?sid=7428 (http://www.wrcbtv.com/news/index.cfm?sid=7428).

[Amanda]

Originally posted by licketysplit



Thank you, Amanda. Other than buying tires from Reece's Tires in Trion I never visit that area. I make the drive to Chattanooga a couple times a week for eating or shopping but not to Lookout Mt. When I first moved here I visited all the tourist places. But that was 17 years ago.

No worries. I was raised in "the Cove" most of my life, so the mountains are something I am familiar with. I just wish that they would find her dead or alive, to put the family at ease.

[snoopyone]

Originally posted by mandrews
Sam Parker has been suspended from the LaFayette Police department.
Go here for details
www.wrcbtv.com/news/index.cfm?sid=7428 (http://www.wrcbtv.com/news/index.cfm?sid=7428).

Good, maybe the wheels are starting to turn.

:rose: for Theresa
I hope they find her soon

[snoopyone]

"Leads are beginning to dry up and investigators are beginning to worry.

“The leads have just been really slow coming in,” he said. “At some point after Easter we may decide to do some more grid searches in some areas.”

Unless there is new information in the case, investigators will probably take Easter weekend off to rest and regroup.

“It would probably be a good thing to give the folks Saturday and Sunday off if we don’t have something really hot to work on,” Wilson said. “We need a break.”


walker county messenger (http://news.mywebpal.com/news_tool_v2.cfm?show=localnews&pnpID=730&NewsID=796699&CategoryID=3511&on=1)

[KittyMom]

Originally posted by mandrews
Sam Parker has been suspended from the LaFayette Police department.
Go here for details
www.wrcbtv.com/news/index.cfm?sid=7428 (http://www.wrcbtv.com/news/index.cfm?sid=7428).

What does this part mean...

On Thursday April 5, 2007, Sgt. Sam Parker was suspended without pay pending a review of discrimination recommended by the City Manager.

discrimination??? huh?

[MystryPhobia]

"The suspension was due to a violation of department policy and city personnel policy."

Anyone know what that could possibly mean?

Maybe the same thing that Chaffin did? But.. then again.. why wouldn't he be in jail, if that is the case.

[Amanda]

"Its funny how everyone has tried and convicted Mr. Parker, and Ill admit that he may be (and probably is) guilty. However, there is no hard evidence against him, plus I remember when Mrs. Parkers first marriage was going awry, she ran off, unannounced and was found a week later. I really hope that is the case this time. I believe everyone should just let law enforcement do their jobs and pray for the families, law enforcement and everyone involved. There is clearly no winners in a situation such as this..."

This was just posted in another discussion forum - wonder if it is fact or fiction?

[snoopyone]

Originally posted by Amanda
"Its funny how everyone has tried and convicted Mr. Parker, and Ill admit that he may be (and probably is) guilty. However, there is no hard evidence against him, plus I remember when Mrs. Parkers first marriage was going awry, she ran off, unannounced and was found a week later. I really hope that is the case this time. I believe everyone should just let law enforcement do their jobs and pray for the families, law enforcement and everyone involved. There is clearly no winners in a situation such as this..."

This was just posted in another discussion forum - wonder if it is fact or fiction?

Early on I read in a published article that this was his 3rd marriage and the 2nd marriage ended with protection orders issued, etc..

Will see if I can dig it up

[MystryPhobia]

Originally posted by KittyMom


What does this part mean...



discrimination??? huh?

Their wording in that press release was cryptic.

I wonder if that is what it was intended to be.

[snoopyone]

Originally posted by snoopyone


Early on I read in a published article that this was his 3rd marriage and the 2nd marriage ended with protection orders issued, etc..

Will see if I can dig it up

I guess it was this video from WRCB I saw about a previous divorce decree

You have to click on Play Video

WRCB TV (http://www.wrcbtv.com/features/i_team.cfm?sid=7326)

[Amanda]

Originally posted by snoopyone


Early on I read in a published article that this was his 3rd marriage and the 2nd marriage ended with protection orders issued, etc..

Will see if I can dig it up

I know that he has had several marriages but this said that Mrs. Parker as well had been married before and when they were splitting up she disappeared for a week. Was just wondering if it was true or not?

[snoopyone]

Originally posted by Amanda


I know that he has had several marriages but this said that Mrs. Parker as well had been married before and when they were splitting up she disappeared for a week. Was just wondering if it was true or not?

Sorry I had read your post wrong

I vaguely remember a snippet of "she's done this before" but it was in the vein of maybe she took a couple of days to get away and I didn't think it sounded credible at the time since she was in the process of moving.

I don't think I've heard any previous marriage/s of hers yet

[Amanda]

That is why I was wondering? I find it strange though that his past is being brought up in this but nothing really has been said about her past.
Unfortunately I know that is how it is done, but would be interesting to know if that was a fact or not?

[MystryPhobia]

Originally posted by Amanda
That is why I was wondering? I find it strange though that his past is being brought up in this but nothing really has been said about her past.
Unfortunately I know that is how it is done, but would be interesting to know if that was a fact or not?

Sounds to me that the police have concluded that she is no longer living and it is just a matter of finding her.

I am sure they took into account all of the evidence and would know of her leaving in the past.

Hopefully she has just left and will return home safely and quickly but I don't think anyone is thinking that is going to be the outcome of this.

IMO

[lrobert]

I've a feeling that GBI knows more than what is being said.

Even the family, IMO, seems to think that Theresa is no longer alive as well.

Also, why would Chaffin lie about that night?

Why would Sam's car be parked in the driveway at 6 a.m. and then gone two hours later while Theresa's vehicle was back in the driveway?

Something happened that night to Theresa.

[MystryPhobia]

Originally posted by lrobert
I've a feeling that GBI knows more than what is being said.

Even the family, IMO, seems to think that Theresa is no longer alive as well.

Also, why would Chaffin lie about that night?

Why would Sam's car be parked in the driveway at 6 a.m. and then gone two hours later while Theresa's vehicle was back in the driveway?

Something happened that night to Theresa.

ITA Sadly

[Designer]

Originally posted by lrobert
I've a feeling that GBI knows more than what is being said.

Even the family, IMO, seems to think that Theresa is no longer alive as well.

Also, why would Chaffin lie about that night?

Why would Sam's car be parked in the driveway at 6 a.m. and then gone two hours later while Theresa's vehicle was back in the driveway?

Something happened that night to Theresa.

I agree. I think the GBI has shared what they know with the family, too. That could explain the way they were acting before the "big" announcement which turned out to be the arrest of Chaffin. Much ado about almost nothing to my way of thinking. JMO
Designer

[lrobert]

Originally posted by snoopyone


Sorry I had read your post wrong

I vaguely remember a snippet of "she's done this before" but it was in the vein of maybe she took a couple of days to get away and I didn't think it sounded credible at the time since she was in the process of moving.

I don't think I've heard any previous marriage/s of hers yet

http://www1.romenews-tribune.com/soundoff/blog/649

According to a poster on the above forum:

Medko said: “plus I remember when Mrs. Parkers first marriage was going awry, she ran off, unannounced and was found a week later.”

Alemon98 asked: “So Mrs. Parker was married before? And pulled this on her first marriage as well?”

I have never gotten into one of these conversations before, but would like to answer the question. My husband is a long time friend of Theresa and her family. He says, “I was there the day she ran off from her first marriage…do you know where she ran to?…Her parents house.”

Obviously, she did not run to her family this time. We all need to keep praying. I personally have been praying for all concerned. I know the situation does not look too good for Sam at this point, but he IS innocent until proven guilty. I hope he is innocent, and that Theresa is safe.

[emmeblu]

:rose: Theresa

Just checking to see if there is any new information on Theresa.
I do hope this case can be solved soon for the sake of Theresa's family. It was so sad watching her sister talk on NG last week.

:rose: Holding out hope that Theresa will be found safe.

[findcarrie]

The Georgia Bureau of Investigation has to prioritize missing person cases, and the search for missing 911 dispatcher Theresa Parker is at the top of the list, GBI Director Vernon Keenan said.

Keenan was in LaFayette on Friday to personally get a status report from his investigators working Parker’s missing person case and to ensure that Walker County Sheriff Steve Wilson is getting all the assistance he needs.

“These type of cases are a priority for the state of Georgia,” Keenan said. “There’s an entire apparatus that comes into play whenever there is a priority case like this, where evidence submitted to the crime lab gets priority handling, the analytical component of the intelligence unit comes into play and of course the regional office (in Calhoun) that forms the backbone of our investigative capabilities makes it a priority.”

The GBI recorded the number for a set period of time of women beginning with age 18 that were reported missing and then looked at how many of those cases have been resolved.

“We looked at all those reports and started work through our intelligence unit to deter-mine how many of those women are still missing and how many of them have been re-turned,” Keenan said. “Our purpose in that was to try to have the record accurately reflect missing women so law enforcement can stay concentrated on those that are currently still missing.”

“When a female is reported missing under suspicious circumstances it becomes a law enforcement priority as this case has,” he said.

Investigators have to use a sliding scale to prioritize open missing women cases, he said.

“It really prioritizes by the circumstances that they were reported missing,” Keenan said. “If a housewife is missing under suspicious circumstances, that immediately gets law enforcement’s attention. Some of these other people may be persons who have a history of running away, or have a history of mental illness or acute drug abuse.

“Yes, that merits law enforcement’s attention, but not the seriousness of a housewife missing,” he said. “They’re always serious, but some of these cases stand out as a problem.”

Parker has no record of running away, previous disappearances or drug use.

Keenan said there are several high profile cases around the state, both open and closed. Sueann Ray was reported missing last summer in Cherokee County and her vehicle was found abandoned in Wal-Mart parking lot. Law officials arrested her ex-husband for her murder after their recent divorce.

“That was an intense investigation, as is this one (for Parker), with a tremendous amount of resources applied to it with the local law enforcement and the GBI,” Keenan said, adding the Parker case was handled similarly “in the context that every lead is aggressively pursued as it develops.”

In Ocilla, single high school history teacher Tara Grinstead vanished in October 2005. She is still missing and authorities are still looking for her.

“I’m sorry to say these are not unusual cases in the state of Georgia or the United States,” Keenan said. “Some cases become high profile. Others do not.”

“These are important cases and we desperately want to bring resolution to what has happened,” he said.

Keenan, formerly special agent in charge at the regional Calhoun office, worked in northwest Georgia from 1973 to 1988 and is familiar with the area and local law enforcement agencies.



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The Georgia Bureau of Investigation is leading the investigation. Anyone with information is asked to call (706) 624-1424, (706) 638-1913 or (706) 375-7810.

http://news.mywebpal.com/news_tool_v2.cfm?show=localnews&pnpID=724&NewsID=796874&CategoryID=3418&on=0

[Leanne Weich]

Thanks so much for the last update findcarrie. I'm so glad that this case is receiving priority. I must admit that at first I was a bit worried that LE might not pursue it too vigorously because of Sam's LE connection.

[MystryPhobia]

Any new developments over the weekend?

[findcarrie]

GBI is being very tight lipped at this point about this case. This usually happens once they take over an investigation. I believe Theresa will be found soon and this case will move to the next phase - whatever that may be.

[MystryPhobia]

Originally posted by findcarrie
GBI is being very tight lipped at this point about this case. This usually happens once they take over an investigation. I believe Theresa will be found soon and this case will move to the next phase - whatever that may be.

I, for one, am hoping you are right!

I feel so bad for her family. Everytime I have seen her sister talking, it breaks my heart. I hope they know something sooner rather than later. It has to be hell for them, not knowing.

[Amanda]

They are saying now that the reason Chaffin was arrested was because he didn't answer the GBI questions with fear that his words would be turned around.

[murdershewrote]

she may have taken off before during her first marriage...but this time the next day she was suppose to sign papers to settle on the house, which would have been very important to her future. So I can't see her disappearing....I mean, who had something to gain from those papers not getting signed. Mr. Parker, I'd say. I think this is very key to the case.

[MystryPhobia]

Originally posted by Amanda
They are saying now that the reason Chaffin was arrested was because he didn't answer the GBI questions with fear that his words would be turned around.

What could that mean?

[Amanda]

Originally posted by murdershewrote
she may have taken off before during her first marriage...but this time the next day she was suppose to sign papers to settle on the house, which would have been very important to her future. So I can't see her disappearing....I mean, who had something to gain from those papers not getting signed. Mr. Parker, I'd say. I think this is very key to the case.

The papers to my understanding where settlement papers on the martial estate - which they had already agreed upon and that was the last tie that Mrs.Parker had to that residence before starting her new life in the apt she had rented. My understanding was that Mr.Parker was to regain ownership of the property after she was in her apartment - but until then was staying at his deceased parents home and Mrs.Parker was remaining at the house.
No one knows what those settlement papers where - there are several reasons going through a divorce would cause you to have to sign those. It could have been that he was going to pay her xx amt of money for her part or that they were just signing to get her name off the property.
Considering this, what did he have to gain?
To me, which I can't say how Mr. Parker was thinking, but murdering or causing the disappearance of her would not benefit him in the least. Because with him being a police officer, he would know that he would be the first suspected when she came up missing.
I am still leaning toward him not being guilty of doing it - hard to say if he caused it to be done or hired someone else, but I just have a feeling that Mr.Parker's hands are clean so to speak.
For some reason my thoughts keep returning to Rocky Lane, has anyone ventured there? I know it doesn't seem likely that would be it but then its a possibility and has been mentioned previously. Although it is on the other side of town, so to speak, from Mr. Parker's residence - it wouldn't take to long to get there and back and with the remoteness wouldn't be to hard to "hide" someone.

[murdershewrote]

why on earth would she sign papers just to get her name off the property...when I got divorced, that was the last thing I would have done. It was the only thing I had holding over him so he would behave himself. I thought it was reported the house was joint tenancy so he would have had to buy her out. I don't see any reason why he wouldn't have had to. Course now he doesn't. And he can go back and live there. Course without a paycheck now he might not be able to make the mortgage payments.

[Amanda]

Originally posted by murdershewrote
why on earth would she sign papers just to get her name off the property...when I got divorced, that was the last thing I would have done. It was the only thing I had holding over him so he would behave himself. I thought it was reported the house was joint tenancy so he would have had to buy her out. I don't see any reason why he wouldn't have had to. Course now he doesn't.

IMO if it was as bad as everyone is saying and she was so terrified, she would have done anything to get away.
They had no children and in my opinion that would have been the step to take - let him "have" everything to get away from him. They had no children, so who is to say that she wasn't just giving him everything?
Why do you think that would be impossible? I know several people that have given up everything to gain a fresh start.
Maybe this settlement, was the last step in the divorce agreement?
I would think that having her name on the property would have him holding it over her head, as she would still have to be in contact with him when it came to taxes or anything having to do with the deed.
I don't think it is to far fetched to say she was signing the deed over to him - getting her name off. Even if it meant he would be buying it from her or what not. Who really knows what they were going to do that day at the bank?
As for him not being able to make payments, from my understanding he was well of financially from the death of his parent and has that house as well.
It is possible also that they were settling and going to sale the maritial property, since he did have his parent's house and she had an apt. There are many speculations that could be made here.

[murdershewrote]

I signed the house back over to my ex because he was a psycho....and I also feared for my life. But I didn't do it until I was fairly safe and he was satisfied. But I didn't disappear the night before I was going to go to the attorneys to do it. I just can't ignore the timing on her disappearance...

[Leanne Weich]

Originally posted by Amanda


The papers to my understanding where settlement papers on the martial estate - which they had already agreed upon and that was the last tie that Mrs.Parker had to that residence before starting her new life in the apt she had rented. My understanding was that Mr.Parker was to regain ownership of the property after she was in her apartment - but until then was staying at his deceased parents home and Mrs.Parker was remaining at the house.
No one knows what those settlement papers where - there are several reasons going through a divorce would cause you to have to sign those. It could have been that he was going to pay her xx amt of money for her part or that they were just signing to get her name off the property.
Considering this, what did he have to gain?
To me, which I can't say how Mr. Parker was thinking, but murdering or causing the disappearance of her would not benefit him in the least. Because with him being a police officer, he would know that he would be the first suspected when she came up missing.
I am still leaning toward him not being guilty of doing it - hard to say if he caused it to be done or hired someone else, but I just have a feeling that Mr.Parker's hands are clean so to speak.
For some reason my thoughts keep returning to Rocky Lane, has anyone ventured there? I know it doesn't seem likely that would be it but then its a possibility and has been mentioned previously. Although it is on the other side of town, so to speak, from Mr. Parker's residence - it wouldn't take to long to get there and back and with the remoteness wouldn't be to hard to "hide" someone.

I think him being in LE might just have made it easier for him to harm Theresa. He knows how investigations are handled and could well have thought that with his knowledge, he would not be caught. I wish I felt that Theresa had just taken off and that Sam was in the clear. Unfortunately, I don't and I do think he is guilty - even if he didn't do it himself and hired someone to do it, he's still just as guilty as having done it himself.