Brianna Denison 19yo Reno NV #8

[close_enough]

Someone posted a response in the comment section of the RGJ after the story about the revised description of the suspect who killed Brianna and attacked two others. The person states that two girls were attacked in Lake Tahoe recently near one of the casinos, and that DNA of the rapist was linked to the DNA of the suspect in the Brianna Denison case.

The poster's username is Myrgj08 and the response was posted today 03-27-08.

http://www.rgj.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080322/NEWS/803220332/0/NEWS18

interesting, for sure....hmmm

 

[panthera]

Happy Birthday, Brianna ~

http://news.rgj.com/apps/pbcs.dll/a...328047&OAS_sitepage=news.rgj.com/breakingnews

 

[Reannan]

The first birthday after a child has died would be horrible, but much more so if the child was taken because of an act like this. We need to find this .

 

[Invisible]

Oh, thanks, for posting that Panthera. I am sure this is a tough day for her family. Sad.

 

[Blink34]

I feel that there is something to be gained from the previous victim of this assailant that he "returned to her home." If the coverage on the Dateline episode is accurate, the fact that the rapist came back to the victim's apartment and attempted to break in a second time a few hours before assaulting/abducting Briana is crucial to this case. The fact that he went back there and tried to break in when he approached from behind in the initial abduction and let her go, and now is attempting a direct confrontation means something; possibly both psychologically about the assailant and/or the tie to the selection of the first victim.
My heart goes out to her Mom and family-
SS

 

[newshound81]

Doesn't fit the normal procedure, but it's geogprahically close

http://deseretnews.com/article/1,5143,695265803,00.html

 

[dee10134]

I feel that there is something to be gained from the previous victim of this assailant that he "returned to her home." If the coverage on the Dateline episode is accurate, the fact that the rapist came back to the victim's apartment and attempted to break in a second time a few hours before assaulting/abducting Briana is crucial to this case. The fact that he went back there and tried to break in when he approached from behind in the initial abduction and let her go, and now is attempting a direct confrontation means something; possibly both psychologically about the assailant and/or the tie to the selection of the first victim.
My heart goes out to her Mom and family-
SS

I just had a thought.... maybe he returned back to the first victim's apartment to steal her panties! That would explain the panty thing... Maybe LE should be looking into recent break-ins, if they haven't already...

 

[newshound81]

Doesn't fit the normal procedure, but it's geogprahically close

http://deseretnews.com/article/1,5143,695265803,00.html

Sorry, meant to post this in the "possibly related' section...

 

[gardenmom]

exactly, Leila....i also agree with softsoul...it's amazing what they can do now....

Here's a thought. If the guy had oily skin and he pressed his face up against the window he would have left oil behind.

 

[panthera]

Here's a thought. If the guy had oily skin and he pressed his face up against the window he would have left oil behind.

I remember the sofa in the house looked like leather so he could've left oil, sweat on it and that could be the DNA they collected since it wouldn't absorb into the sofa.

 

[NewMommy09]

I'm getting antsy about this case. I don't want to hear anything new, because the chances are it would be another abduction, but they need to catch this guy.

 

[newshound81]

I'm getting antsy about this case. I don't want to hear anything new, because the chances are it would be another abduction, but they need to catch this guy.

Me too, StillHoping. I am taking a trip to NV in thee weeks....it will be strange to be in the state with this case still unsolved, though I will be far from Reno in Vegas. And thankfully I will be with my SO, so I should feel safe! But it's creepy and just a shame that we don't have this guy yet.

 

[Blink34]

No, I was referring to the fact that he tried to break into another apartment first.

If he knew Brianna was there, it would be logical that he would focus on abducting her rather than breaking into the other apartment.

There are a couple of exceptions:

1) He looked earlier but Brianna had not arrived
2) The attempted apartment break in related to the abduction of Brianna.

IIRC- the earlier attempted breakin was with the December 16 victim, which I believe to be very important.

 

[Blink34]

I'm getting antsy about this case. I don't want to hear anything new, because the chances are it would be another abduction, but they need to catch this guy.

By antsy do you mean you feel like he's about to strike again?
I do too, he's not going to stay quiet for long. I dont care what anyone says I do not believe he is 6' heavy build. A man that size would not have to target 100 lb. girls from behind.
This just popped in my head- didnt the description basically say he had tan lines? In February should we consider a recent vacation or a tanning salon? Perhaps LE should target the local tanning salons within the radius?

 

[Leila]

Unfortunately, the police just don't have enough information on the suspect. They don't have a good description of the vehicle used in the December attack - make, model, color, and nothing concise in the way of a description of the suspect. The only thing they do have, as far as we know, is the DNA. But the DNA isn't going to help catch the perp, only to confirm him as the perp in this case once he's caught.

With so little to go on, it may be a matter, unfortunately, of another attack and hopefully a better description of the suspect and vehicle......something that will help catch the suspect.

 

[NewMommy09]

By antsy do you mean you feel like he's about to strike again?
I do too, he's not going to stay quiet for long. I dont care what anyone says I do not believe he is 6' heavy build. A man that size would not have to target 100 lb. girls from behind.
This just popped in my head- didnt the description basically say he had tan lines? In February should we consider a recent vacation or a tanning salon? Perhaps LE should target the local tanning salons within the radius?

Yes, I do feel like he is going to attack again very soon, or he already has. Things are getting too quiet surrounding this case, and he will get his bearings again. Good thoughts on the tan-lines. Did the reports say WHERE the tan lines were? As in a farmers tan on his arms, etc.

 

[Blink34]

Yes, I do feel like he is going to attack again very soon, or he already has. Things are getting too quiet surrounding this case, and he will get his bearings again. Good thoughts on the tan-lines. Did the reports say WHERE the tan lines were? As in a farmers tan on his arms, etc.

I'll dig it out later, but I want to say I understood it to say he had tan forearms and was white on his lower torso like swimtrunks or shorts.

I completely agree, I think this guy is very dangerous and will not be easy to catch. Hope somebody hears me on the issue of him returning to the prior vic apartment and attempting a break in prior to Bri assault.
For how careful he was, that does not fit- I wonder if they have tested the underwear ( the mystery owned pair) against her DNA- maybe he's stringing the cases?

 

[softsoul]

I'll dig it out later, but I want to say I understood it to say he had tan forearms and was white on his lower torso like swimtrunks or shorts.

I completely agree, I think this guy is very dangerous and will not be easy to catch. Hope somebody hears me on the issue of him returning to the prior vic apartment and attempting a break in prior to Bri assault.
For how careful he was, that does not fit- I wonder if they have tested the underwear ( the mystery owned pair) against her DNA- maybe he's stringing the cases?

Hey Blink-
The description of the perp states:
"A male that appeared to be Caucasian with the skin on his abdomen, groin, and upper legs noticeably lighter in color than the skin on his hands."

It seems like if it were a tanning bed his abdomen would be tanned as well...at least darker than the groin and upper legs. But who knows...he is beyond odd in other ways so I won't rule it out.:loser:

Also, I'm pretty sure they have said the DNA on the PP undies was not from a prior victim. I'll check to see if I can find that info.

 

[Blink34]

I guess I'm interpreting that incorrectly- I "projected" what happens to my hubby when he's in the sun and since the shorts cover waist down and it mentions tops of his legs and not his lower legs, but after I think about it there might be a more graphic explanation as to the way the crime (being sensitive about my word choice) occurred. ANything about whether he removed his pants completely?
ETA: Does anyone now if they release where the perp got the panties of Bri's friend? Were they located on the first floor laundry or in a hamper in her room- I'm thinking they witheld that for a reason

 

[panthera]

It seems like if it were a tanning bed his abdomen would be tanned as well...at least darker than the groin and upper legs. But who knows...he is beyond odd in other ways so I won't rule it out.:loser:

Also, I'm pretty sure they have said the DNA on the PP undies was not from a prior victim. I'll check to see if I can find that info.

I think it's more likely the tan arms were left over from working/being outdoors during the summer or maybe he's from another area where the sun would still be shining in December. A tanning bed would leave a uniform tan all over, unless he was wearing clothing while in the bed which would defeat the purpose anyway.