An article about Patsy Ramsey appeared in Woman's Magazine in April 1996. http://www.acandyrose.com/04001996NEWS-PatsyWomansMagazine.htm
In this article, she reveals a great deal of personal information, including the fact that the house is often unoccupied.
"The importance of home and family has never been more talked about than it has in the nineties as men and women struggle to meet the demands of busy, complicated lives. In the midst of so many options and as a result of a life-threatening illness three years ago, Patsy Ramsey has chosen her lifestyle and has dedicated herself to the role of stay-at-home mother, a title that seems to be a bit of a misnomer, since Ramsey is rarely at home. She fills her days with volunteer service to the community and in her children's schools. In addition, she regularly travels with her husband John, CEO and president of Access Graphics, an international distributor of computer products that is headquartered in Boulder. 'I've intentionally chosen not to participate in anything that requires evening meetings,' says Ramsey. 'That's the time when my family really comes first. Whether we're dining in or out, dinner time is set aside to review everyone's daily activities and talk things over.'"
"In light of all of Ramsey's family obligations, chosen responsibilities and devoted energy on her volunteer work, she admits that there are other interests that she hasn't found time to pursue. 'I'd love to find the time to paint,' she says. 'Somehow I always think I'll get to it during the summer when we're in our cottage in Michigan. But it hasn't happened -yet!'"
Having the information printed in a magazine that the house is vacant a good deal of the time, and is entirely empty during the summer months isn't a very good idea. It is entirely possible that *someone* read this information and had broken into the home earlier. Exploring a vacant house throughout much of the summer is more than enough time for anyone to familiarize themselves with the layout.
I wonder if it can be deduced from old records if there was any water usage at the home during the summer months prior to the murder. Alas, they probably no longer exist. But I hope they do.
In this article, she reveals a great deal of personal information, including the fact that the house is often unoccupied.
"The importance of home and family has never been more talked about than it has in the nineties as men and women struggle to meet the demands of busy, complicated lives. In the midst of so many options and as a result of a life-threatening illness three years ago, Patsy Ramsey has chosen her lifestyle and has dedicated herself to the role of stay-at-home mother, a title that seems to be a bit of a misnomer, since Ramsey is rarely at home. She fills her days with volunteer service to the community and in her children's schools. In addition, she regularly travels with her husband John, CEO and president of Access Graphics, an international distributor of computer products that is headquartered in Boulder. 'I've intentionally chosen not to participate in anything that requires evening meetings,' says Ramsey. 'That's the time when my family really comes first. Whether we're dining in or out, dinner time is set aside to review everyone's daily activities and talk things over.'"
"In light of all of Ramsey's family obligations, chosen responsibilities and devoted energy on her volunteer work, she admits that there are other interests that she hasn't found time to pursue. 'I'd love to find the time to paint,' she says. 'Somehow I always think I'll get to it during the summer when we're in our cottage in Michigan. But it hasn't happened -yet!'"
Having the information printed in a magazine that the house is vacant a good deal of the time, and is entirely empty during the summer months isn't a very good idea. It is entirely possible that *someone* read this information and had broken into the home earlier. Exploring a vacant house throughout much of the summer is more than enough time for anyone to familiarize themselves with the layout.
I wonder if it can be deduced from old records if there was any water usage at the home during the summer months prior to the murder. Alas, they probably no longer exist. But I hope they do.