Post by Rubislaw32 on Apr 13, 2017 11:43:38 GMT -8
As further searches are conducted in a remote wooded area of South Lanarkshire,by officers from Police Scotland,new information was revealed by the Emma Caldwell re-investigation team,situated in Stirling.
Employing a new DNA analysis technique,known as Y-STR,which isolates male chromosomes in samples containing high levels of female chromosomes,the team are claiming a potentially vital breakthrough.
In effect,that the DNA profile of a single male has been established,from samples that were taken from the body of Miss Caldwell.
The team is also examining various claims of sexual assault,as perpetrated upon sex workers,circa 2005.
Just as some commentary,on recent events in the ''saga'' of the re-investigation into the murder of Emma Caldwell.
The news of an apparent DNA profile emerging,must be good news for the investigating team,since it opens up more options,in ''avenues'' to explore.
However,it has been reported as a ''partial''....which,in layman's language suggests that the profile garnered,would unlikely to be considered as a piece of evidence that would ''cut the mustard'',in a court of law.Simply on the basis that there could be debate over its extent of technical contamination.
With DNA technology advancing in leaps and bounds,it seems to bring into question whether ''the Law'' is prepared to accept certain evidence,for which the method in revealing,is little understood [?].
This may well become a debate,between the Law and scientific community,in itself.
But,as reported,the latest revelation,is better than a poke in the eye,with a blunt stick [?].
News,last week,of further searches,by officers from Police Scotland,in the vicinity of Cartland Bridge,for possible evidence related to the murder of Emma Caldwell,bring back memories,for those old enough to remember.
Specifically,the murder of Dundee prostitute,Carol Lannen,whose handbag,containing small items of clothing,was discovered 80 miles away,close to the Don Bridge,near Kintore,Aberdeenshire,April 1979.
Two murders of prostitutes,38 years apart,both strangled and left naked in a wooded area.Both murders leaving detectives uncertain of the perpetrator's motorcar,and origin of his residence.
But ''circumstances'' in Miss Lannen's murder,inspiring detectives in the Emma Caldwell re-investigation,in hunting for clues.
That,perhaps,Miss Caldwell's perpetrator,disposed of her personal items,by launching them,over a bridge [?].
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Recent and long term private investigations,do start taking on a possible picture of a ''grouping'' of murders,post San Francisco era,that are interesting Law Enforcement Agencies,with suspect,The Zodiac Killer.
As listed,in chronological order :
Brenda Page - July 1978,Aberdeen,Scotland.[Blunt force trauma]
Carol Lannen - March 1979,Dundee,Scotland.[Strangulation]
Marie Innuzzi - August 1979,MA,U.S.A.[Strangulation]
Elizabeth McCabe - February 1980,Dundee,Scotland.[Strangulation]
Joan Webster - November 1981,MA,U.S.A.[Blunt force trauma]
Five young women murdered in a little over three years,within 60 miles of ''The Oil Capital of Europe'' [Aberdeen],or the airport,Logan,which represented a ''gateway'' to the European Oil Industry,for American Oil workers.
''Then'',in April 2005,an emergence of another,possibly linked murder.That,of Emma Caldwell,by strangulation,and left in a remote wooded location,thirty miles from Glasgow,Scotland.
Was Zodiac a trans-Atlantic travelling Oil worker ?
Although real progress and causes for optimism in the Emma Caldwell murder re-investigation,is apparent,the ''Spying scandal''and its claimed associations with this case,continues to find its place in the news.
Three days ago,it was announced that Detective Superintendent Brenda Smith is to be sidelined from her current position on the Counter Corruption Unit,and assigned ''project work''.
It is DS Smith,who is purported to have flagged up concerns over what she perceived as illegal activity,at the C.C.U.
Reacting with something akin to incredulity,at this decision,Justice Committee member and MSP,Douglas Ross,commented :
''If this move is punishment for having previously raised objections,then it is clearly unacceptable,and people would expect Police Scotland to re-think this decision.''
As readers might note,it was the Justice Committee,at Holyrood,who found themselves subjected to conflicting reports on what had actually taken place,leading to the illegal monitoring of Newspaper sources.
This culminated in an appearance by Her Majesty's Inspector of Constabulary,Derek Penman,who sought to clarify matters,in front of the Committee.
News surfaced,yesterday,of attempts by Cold Case Detective,Bo Lundqvist,to solve the murders of Gertie Jensen and Teresa Thorling,in Sweden.
Ms.Jensen's body was discovered in Gothenburg,in August 1980,and Ms.Thorling,in Malmo,two weeks later.
Both women had been subjected to ''sexually charged brutality'',and both were discarded on building sites.
Mr.Lundqvist is of the opinion that both victims displayed ''some'' characteristics of falling prey to ''The Yorkshire Ripper'',Peter Sutcliffe.
Sutcliffe's name has been found on a passenger ferry manifest,traveling from Malmo,close to the time of the murders.
Mr.Lundqvist has now been in contact with West Yorkshire Police,regarding this matter.
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Readers might not that,following Peter Sutcliffe's conviction for 13 murders,and receiving twenty life sentences,in 1981,he was taken up to Dundee,Scotland,and interviewed by Tayside Police,in relation to the murder of Carol Lannen [March 1979].
It would appear that the current collection of cold cases,that the Scottish Crown Prosecution Service are examining,including those of Brenda Page and Emma Caldwell,all displayed ''some''characteristics,pertaining to aspect's of Sutcliffe's MO.
But not ''all'' characteristics.
Mr.Lundqvist has now been informed,by a Swedish Newspaper,that he might be well served,by contacting The Crown Office,in Scotland.
Yes Ricardo,so often is the case,that not enough is made public,with regard to specific murders.Therefore difficult to make comparisons [?].
Mr.Lundqvist has stated that the murders of Ms.Jensen and Ms.Thorling represented ''sexually charged brutality''.
I believe that it would not be inaccurate to surmise that Cecilia Shepard was subjected to the same [?].
One ''hallmark'' characteristic of Sutcliffe,that is known,was that he initiated almost all of his attacks,by head blows with a hammer.Therefore,at least rendering them ''concussed'',before he got busy on other aspects.
I have mentioned that Sutcliffe was interviewed,in relation to the murder of Carol Lannen.As admitted by investigating police,in their original investigation,Ms.Lannen did not receive blows to her head.And yet,Tayside CID felt compelled to question Sutcliffe.
Perhaps we are able to discuss The Zodiac Killer,''quite fully'',in that much information has been released into the public domain,over the years [?].
With the ''confirmed'' Zodiac murders,we are fairly confident that,unlike a Grizzly,and Sutcliffe,he did not make a B-line for the victims'heads.
And yet,as Frank Mulholland has almost ''telegraphed'',Brenda Page's murder will be drawing comparison's with Carol Lannen's.And it is known that Ms.Page's perpetrator,like Sutcliffe,initiated an attack,with a metallic instrument,to Ms.Page's head.Probably similar,in the case of Joan Webster [?].
I am aware of a suspect,probably in all cases mentioned,that has very definite ties to Sweden,and knowledge of that country.
Hopefully,Mr.Lundqvist will take the advice of the Swedish Newspaper,and contact The Crown Office,in Scotland.
I wonder who passed on the information to the Swedish Newspaper ?
Post by Rubislaw32 on Jun 21, 2017 16:08:38 GMT -8
As Margaret Caldwell,mother of murder victim,Emma,made another televised appeal to the killer of her daughter,Police Scotland revealed that,following extensive searches of the woodland area around Roberton,several items of new evidence,including women's clothing,had been found.
The ''new evidence'' is currently being forensically tested.
The murder re-investigation team have renewed calls for women,operating as prostitutes in Glasgow circa 2005,who were taken outside of the city by clients,to come forward.
It has just been announced that at least two serving officers from Police Scotland's Counter Corruption Unit,are to be served misconduct papers,following an ''independent'' probe into their ''whistleblower monitoring'' activities.
One of the officers is believed to be Detective Chief Superintendent Clark Cuzen,who had overall responsibility for the CCU,at that time.
The officers could face demotion or expulsion from the force.
It is understood that the officers will face questioning from senior police attached to Northern Ireland,before a final decision is made.
So,investigated by Durham Constabulary....and then to be ''judged'' by Ulster Constabulary.
As Margaret Caldwell,mother of murder victim,Emma,made another televised appeal to the killer of her daughter,Police Scotland revealed that,following extensive searches of the woodland area around Roberton,several items of new evidence,including women's clothing,had been found.
The ''new evidence'' is currently being forensically tested.
The murder re-investigation team have renewed calls for women,operating as prostitutes in Glasgow circa 2005,who were taken outside of the city by clients,to come forward.
There is still a good chance that someone will be able to provide more information about Emma Caldwell.
For example, the police found out about someone who may have seen Emma Caldwell getting in a black saloon car on the night of April 4, 2005.
Mother of Emma Caldwell in new TV appeal over 2005 murder
The quality of CCTV footage,isn't very good [?].Merely of historical significance [?].One hopes that investigating police,have better footage.
As reported,there appears to be the assumption that,the BMW was ''owned''.As I have referred to before,including confirmed Zodiac cases,one should consider the possibility that,motorcars are ''hired''.One hopes that investigating police do not overlook this,and keep their vehicle search ''broad''.
It is apparent,from the content of Margaret Caldwell's plea,that the investigating police are aware that they are looking for a perpetrator,whose MO suggests behavior of a serial killer.I believe it is important to make that distinction [?].
Perhaps more on the speculative side,I believe it is possible that the investigating police are confident of the identity of Ms.Caldwell's perpetrator,but recognize that they may not have enough evidence to secure a conviction.
Such matters as witness testimony may be required to further bolster the ''construction'' of a case,that would be strong enough to pass scrutiny,in a court of law.
Chief Constable of Police Scotland,Philip Gormley,whose officers have been seconded to the Crown Prosecution Service,for the purposes of re-investigations into the murders of Brenda Page [1978],and Emma Caldwell [2005],is currently under investigation for allegations of bullying.
If the allegations are found proven,CC Gormley could face dismissal from the force.
It has been announced that CC Gormley's deputy,Iain Livingstone,will stand down and leave Police Scotland,in the Autumn.
Scottish Parliament politicians have been assured of ''transparency'' in this matter,and that any findings,by the Scottish Police Authority,will be made public.
Philip Gormley will remain in the post as Chief Constable,while investigations are ongoing,and at least until their completion.
Post by Rubislaw32 on Sept 8, 2017 17:00:19 GMT -8
With allegations of misconduct mounting,including a further one of bullying,by his own Assistant Chief Constable,Malcolm Graham,Police Scotand's boss,Philip Gormley,has stood down on ''special leave''.
Chief Constable Gormley commented,today :
''In the interests of the office of Chief Constable,and the broader interests of Police Scotland,I have sought and been granted special leave,to enable this matter to be properly assessed....''
Scottish Liberal Democrat,Willie Rennie,was quoted as remarking that :
''This investigation needs to be completed effectively and swiftly,so that Police Scotland can move on .......''.
Philip Gormley has held the position of Chief Constable,to 22,000 officers,for just 21 months.
Post by Rubislaw32 on Nov 10, 2017 15:26:44 GMT -8
With Police Scotland's Chief Constable,Philip Gormley,now into a third month of ''special leave'',at a cost to the Scottish tax payer,of approximately $25,000,for each month of absence,the misconduct claims levelled against him,continue to mount.
Following a third allegation of bullying,by a serving officer,a fourth misconduct claim was made by Justice sub-committee convener,Mary Fee MSP,for dishonest evidence presented to the sub-committee,by CC Gormley,himself.
In the last day,a fifth misconduct claim,by a police civilian worker,has been lodged with the Scottish Police Authority,against the absent Chief Constable.
The S.P.A. have assured politicians that a decision on CC Gormley's ''special leave'' status,will be made in December.
Having now compiled a 180 page report into their unlawful spying of newspaper sources,Police Scotland appear unwilling to release it to the public.
Calls from Scottish politicians,to release the report,have yet to yield success.
This includes Margaret Mitchell MSP,the convener of The Justice Committee,who were subjected to conflicting statements,by various police officials,over a period of eight months,with regard to shenanigans at the Counter Corruption Unit.
Deputy Chief Constable Neil Richardson had claimed that there was a live murder enquiry,in progress,at the time that the unit was exposed,for illegally intercepting e-mails,of suspected ''Whistleblowers''.Following an accusation that Detective Inspector David Moran,was one such source,DCC Richardson was to resign.
There followed appearances,in front of The Justice Committee,from both ACC Nicolson and HMIC Penman - both of whom denied Richardson's claim of a ''live murder enquiry'',which may have been seen as some form of mitigation,for the Counter Corruption Unit's behaviour.
Margaret Mitchell MSP,recently stated,with regard to the Police report,now compiled :
''Police Scotland have already admitted they are at fault in this instance,so it is puzzling why they are refusing to publish this report.''
Mrs.Mitchell added :
''If they continue to refuse to reveal full details of surveillance they carried out on Detective Inspector David Moran,it will only fuel speculation that it was much more extensive,than first thought.''.
Rub--law32: Indeed - Z almost made it too difficult to solve. There were groupings of transposition - but he had left ''islands in the stream'' as it were. The bare bones of an initial solve only accounted for 50% of the final solution. It's theme was 'Communication'.
Mar 28, 2024 7:48:51 GMT -8
Rubislaw32: And yes - Zodiac's Z340 was very difficult to solve. He was new to cryptography - but a fast learner. The reason why it was difficult was, that he thought by inflicting damage upon it was a way of making it more difficult. It took me 3 years to unravel.
Mar 28, 2024 7:06:43 GMT -8
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Rubislaw32: And yes - I have made it abundantly clear I view the ''Private Citizens cipher solve'' as Simulation Crud, and would have no reservation in standing toe to toe with Zodiac himself over his solution. He is probably relieved that I proved it could be solved.
Mar 28, 2024 6:58:27 GMT -8
Rub--law32: The short answer, Mikejo, is that the answer remains elusive to the conflicting reports. I believe Z was in his mid-twenties, and if employing disguise found it easy to look a bit older. Also, calling them kids, to create the illusion he was much older.
Mar 28, 2024 4:28:13 GMT -8
Mikejo: Why did or do , people assume zodiac to be of young age when witnesses claimed he had older voice, his photo shows wrinkles of a middle aged man and he refers to victims as kids but they were of young adult age mean he was likely in early 40s.
Mar 28, 2024 4:13:10 GMT -8
Mikejo: Why do people assume zodiac to have been in twenties, witnesses stated he had an older voice. He described victims as kids he has wrinkles on his forehead and something about the case draws me to an earlier case about the black dahlia.
Mar 28, 2024 4:11:23 GMT -8
Rubislaw32: ...of Belgium. But, it was to 10 Downing St where the press turned their attention. Mr Obama entered the front door on his own - and exited with the US Ambassador + bodyguard. All for ''show'', to Team Masud. A ''bad matters tea party'' over Z had ensued.
Mar 28, 2024 4:03:13 GMT -8
Rub--law32: Your problems to ''Team Zodiac-Justice'', FBI, are ''small fry'' now, compared to a bigger picture. Mr Obama's recent visit to Europe was essentially fund-raising for his Chicago-based foundation charity, and met with keen supporters, like the King & Queen
Mar 28, 2024 3:55:53 GMT -8
Rubislaw32: Indeed FBI - there was too much about the REAL Z340 solution that was worrying for you: The joke about Darlene, 2 clues about Stine's murder (Coon & $10), and murder of Bunchy Carter. But also, the Z38 'sampler' that followed. Oh dear FBI - trouble ahead.
Mar 28, 2024 2:28:31 GMT -8
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Rubislaw32: Like a ''bad penny'', FBI, you keep turning up and never seem to get spent. Do you really imagine you are simply going to wear others, like CA DOJ, down (?) - now that they have your full number ? Not a chance. It will all come out in the Zodiac wash. Yes.
Mar 27, 2024 21:11:23 GMT -8
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Rubislaw32: Just as with TV Dave's coverage video of the Seattle conference, there is no way the new ''paper'' on the ''340-Soda Siphons'' hasn't been put together without substantial FBI input. 3 months to the day, after Donna Lass humiliation - FBI are at it again.
Mar 27, 2024 21:02:58 GMT -8
Rubislaw32: Reality TV Dave: ''Look into my eyes, look into my eyes. That wasn't Sam Blake at the Seattle conference. I have never denied 340 Soda Siphons are my lifetime's ambition - and FIB's Dan has fixed it for me. I'm a working TV guy - what's the fuss ? 3-2-1.''
Mar 27, 2024 16:52:53 GMT -8
Rubislaw32: The June 14th 1972 Private Citizens letter was leaked by CA DOJ as a warning to FBI's DAN OLSON. One presumes with today's publication, the warning is ignored. Another embedment into Zodiac folklore, like Donna Lass ? The portents aren't good for the FBI.
Mar 27, 2024 15:53:08 GMT -8
Rubislaw32: Indeed, CA DOJ did suggest Reality TV Dave Oranchak is a not real citizen - 3 months following his Seattle conference presentation in front of 140 schoolkids - conned into parting with $8,400 of their parents' hard-earned money. Sad, but also hilarious.
Mar 27, 2024 15:40:24 GMT -8
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Rubislaw32: (Read ''FREAK''). Today is a sad day, in that Dan Olson & Oranchak & co have elected to push on with their simulation project, as something other than pure fakery. Did they take nothing on board, with CA DOJ suggesting Oranchak was a ''not real citizen'' ?
Mar 27, 2024 10:37:09 GMT -8
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Rub--law32: Out of respect for Darlene's family, here again from the REAL Z340 solution: ''NICE REAK CLUE AROUND DARLENE'S CASE - DEE AUDIO OF LAST RITES ON COURSE SET''. A confirmed Zodiac victim Darlene, subjected to a joke about being murdered by a Catholic Zodiac.
Mar 27, 2024 10:26:01 GMT -8
Rubislaw32: Well Zodiac - that's what you get for agreeing to an illegal silence deal, struck with The FIB's bosses at US DOJ. It must hurt - eh Zodiac ? To see your work ''inventively'' reinterpreted by Dan's 3 stooges, otherwise known as international safe-crackers.
Mar 27, 2024 10:00:56 GMT -8
Rubislaw32: Wouldn't you know it ? I never even had a mention. But ''Thank Gawd'' too. Maybe because I recommended DAN OLSON should be made ''ASOL of the half-century'' by Time magazine ? Perhaps Oranchak & co have overlooked the fact that the Zodiac is still alive.
Mar 27, 2024 9:26:19 GMT -8
Rubislaw32: So what do you reckon, Zodiac ? I really like the first line: ''I hope you are having lots of fan...'', which is plagiarised Wearside Jack. Dan Olson has never been noted for inventive thought. He has a thing about criminal delinquents who can't be traced.
Mar 27, 2024 8:15:20 GMT -8
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Rub--law32: ''Way hay and up she rises'' - the ''esteemed'' stable-hands of FBI's Dan Olson, (paid) Private Citizens Oranchak & co, have just published their ''scientific'' findings on the 340 Soda Siphons. The Hitler Diaries now have official competition. Holy C*ck !
Mar 27, 2024 7:26:09 GMT -8