LEO/Detectives/PI's

First off, I'm so sorry about the pain you suffered in your childhood, but I am proud of you for facing it and speaking out. That helps the healing process.
I would agree with most of the others, contact the Detective who worked the case. I am a Private Investigator, and if you had contacted me I would suggest we meet in person to discuss the case. In all likelihood I would not take you on as a client after hearing the details. The reason would be this is a law enforcement issue. Plus, it would probably be very expensive for someone to hire me to do the investigation, and I won't take on a new client without an up front monetary retainer. I could not in good faith do that, knowing the odds of an unsuccessful outcome. My ethics will not allow me to do that. That is not, however, the situation with some others in this profession. I have met some who would gladly take your money, knowing their chances of finding anything out are slim. This is why I encourage people hiring PIs to use one who is a member of their State Association, as they are more likely to be ethical.
Please follow your heart on this and contact the Police. They will know what to do. I know it's not easy, but we're pulling for you. Take care,
Jim
 
Thank you all for your input. I wanted to make sure my tiredness wasn't making me imagine things, or distort my perceptions.

I will call. The worst that can happen is I waste a few minutes time (and it has already taken me that much time plus more to make this post and read and respond to your input--not to mention all my speculation over time about had he killed someone ever). The best outcome is I get some peace of mind and maybe a victim's family also will.
 
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I have worked cold case homicides before and trust me, we appreciate any and all tips that people feel are legit.
Trust your senses and do the right thing.
If it turns out your right, you will have helped a victim's family find closure.
If you were wrong, you can put it to rest.
If you don't, it will eat at you until resolved. Good luck and God bless you for being strong.
 
You've already gotten plenty of advise so I won't add mine. Just let me say how damn sad I feel about that whole messed up situation. Hope things work out for you, and you and yours find some peace.
 
I agree with monet61 above, you already have good advice. Also, the Victim's Assistance recommendation in Post 14 is "spot on." Good luck, stay strong.
 
Pick up the phone. You may be the key to that case--or you may not. In years to come you will sleep better. Sometimes one call makes all the difference in an investigation.
 
CAPTORQUEWRNCH sounds like to me there are red flags popping on this and enough so I would contact the dets. working cold cases with my suspicions. My Father was also abusive and it has left me stigmatized for life. I congratulate you on your courage to even think about going forward. Me I just can't get past my stigma.
 
When I read stuff like this I feel like the luckyest guy in the world. Theresa is right. I was raised by ozzie & harriet!
 
I admire your courage. I think you are doing the right thing, and wish you the best in your recovery.
 
I would call the detectives and see if they had any DNA evidence. If they did, you could give them a sample of your DNA.
If it was your real father 1/2 of your DNA would match the DNA of the real killer. Then you/they would know for sure...
 
There are some other things to consider. I'm not saying that all of them are "right", nor agreeing with them, but they are something to think about -

Do you really want to know? It's a valid point. Some people would rather not know if their father was going around killing people.

Is your mother still alive? Is there a chance that she could have been an accomplice? How old were you and your sister at the time - is there a chance that you'd be investigated for or suspected of complicity? (Some killers use their own children to lure victims.) It's possible that such memories are repressed.

How would your family and associates view and treat you for informing on your own father? In some sub cultures this would be greatly frowned on - family is family and all that. It is also far from unknown for certain people to take a negative view of someone who provides information to the police, particularly on family. I.e. - "Oh look, there's the one that snitched out her own father..." (Again not saying that is "right", but something you might want to consider.)

Assuming that your father was the killer, did he act alone? If he didn't is it possible that his partner or partners are still active? Would it be possible that they'd be less than thrilled about someone poking around the matter? (On the other hand, could they still be killing, and if so is this a chance to stop them...)
 
NE450No2 said:
I would call the detectives and see if they had any DNA evidence. If they did, you could give them a sample of your DNA.
If it was your real father 1/2 of your DNA would match the DNA of the real killer. Then you/they would know for sure...
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That is part of my reasoning. A really big part.

Is your mother still alive? Is there a chance that she could have been an accomplice? How old were you and your sister at the time - is there a chance that you'd be investigated for or suspected of complicity? (Some killers use their own children to lure victims.) It's possible that such memories are repressed.
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yes, she's alive. No chance of being an accomplice. I was 5 and my sister was 9. But the older we got the more things got to that binding/choking.

How would your family and associates view and treat you for informing on your own father? In some sub cultures this would be greatly frowned on - family is family and all that. It is also far from unknown for certain people to take a negative view of someone who provides information to the police, particularly on family. I.e. - "Oh look, there's the one that snitched out her own father..." (Again not saying that is "right", but something you might want to consider.)
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My mother and brother have known my suspicions. They don't know what to think of them. They pretty much avoid thinking about him anyway. As does what is left of any extended family. All of dad's family was out of state, and are dead by now. I try to leave my brother his good memories. he was the youngest, and clearly my dad's favorite. My brother remembers nothing bad, he was barely 5 years old when our dad died. As far as what other people think, most of them would think I was doing the right thing. But even if they didn't, I am not much one for letting what other people think of me dictate my life. And I think I need to do this. My daughter saw that case information and without any prompting from me asked if I think my dad did it, because from what she's heard it looked like maybe his thing, even to her. My mom and my brother are almost always upset at me for something small and petty but the big stuff would go right by. So I quit letting fear of upsetting them control my actions a long time ago.

Assuming that your father was the killer, did he act alone? If he didn't is it possible that his partner or partners are still active? Would it be possible that they'd be less than thrilled about someone poking around the matter? (On the other hand, could they still be killing, and if so is this a chance to stop them...)
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Mot likely acted alone. He did mostly everything alone. If he had a partner and they might still be killing is something I hadn't considered.
 
You are in my thoughts and prayers for wisdom and insight as you pursue this. May your efforts bring you peace and closure in this tragedy.

Blessings,
Hog
 
CTW, I wish you closure with this issue, whatever the outcome.

Were there any other similar unsolved cases in the surrounding area? I ask this as I lived in western England as a teenager when Fred and Rosemary West were on the loose and they covered quite an aera looking for victims. I still believe that there are unsolved cases that were their responsibility.
 
There may be other cases, but I do not know about them.

All I can think of is over the years how I've always thought he had the time and profile and means and ability, and was prone to coming home late with no explanation other than, checking out the woods. The woodsy area where her body was found.
 
captorquewrench said:
There may be other cases, but I do not know about them.

All I can think of is over the years how I've always thought he had the time and profile and means and ability, and was prone to coming home late with no explanation other than, checking out the woods. The woodsy area where her body was found.
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How long did your abuse continue? Was your mother aware of it? Another victim? Did your father ever express remorse, or apologize?

I wish you the best in dealing with this horrendous episode from your past. It probably is best to see if you can determine whether the killer may have been who you think.

Either way, you'll know the answer, and if it wasn't him, you can be thankful for that. If it was him, the case can at last be closed. And the stress of wondering can be eased.

Please let us know what you learn.
 
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