NC - Zahra Clare Baker, 10, Hickory, 9 Oct. 2010 #32

[Mountain_Kat]

Def of smoking gun!

The term "smoking gun" was originally, and is still primarily, a reference to an object or fact that serves as conclusive evidence of a crime or similar act.

from wikipedia

So then, police either think they aren't going to find it, or they've already found it and what they are looking for now is evidence to put the case together. In which case, I have to think it's the latter.

 

[tehcloser]

I really think the wood chipper is involved. I think people latched on to the dog handler saying what he thought it could have been just because thinking about it being used on Zahra was just to heartbreaking.

 

[paradox217]

My first thoughts were either sub-flooring or closet shelves. But I honestly haven't the first clue. Whatever those boards are, they certainly do look either wet or water damaged, though.

I am jumping up and down, raising my hand!:dance: Cement backer board, brand name - Wonderboard!

 

[Lera213]

back board? waterproof underlay? just guessing

I don't know it is a special waterproof type of wallboard.

 

[Paige SC]

Wood chipper?

I'm thinking prosthetic leg.... unfortunately.

 

[SherlockHomey]

So then, police either think they aren't going to find it, or they've already found it and what they are looking for now is evidence to put the case together. In which case, I have to think it's the latter.

I don't think they have found her and are just searching for the evidence to make the case airtight. MOO

 

[nursebeeme]

they are not looking for the "smoking gun" (a gun smokes right after you fire it) or the direct evidence

they are looking for indirect evidence...

in other words... they are having to piece this together... literally and figuratively.

that is how I took it anyhow
moo

 

[Eileen730]

I really think the wood chipper is involved. I think people latched on to the dog handler saying what he thought it could have been just because thinking about it being used on Zahra was just to heartbreaking.

I totally agree with you. And if they did that to this beautiful child well all deals should come off that table....Let them fry! JMO

 

[Mountain_Kat]

I am jumping up and down, raising my hand!:dance: Cement backer board, brand name - Wonderboard!

It certainly could be Wonderboard! And perhaps what we're seeing is glue or whatever, and not water.



http://blog.lib.umn.edu/bazzi002/architecture/100_1300.jpg

 

[SherlockHomey]

I really think the wood chipper is involved. I think people latched on to the dog handler saying what he thought it could have been just because thinking about it being used on Zahra was just to heartbreaking.

My thoughts too. Why would two areas searched involve wood chippers if they did not think they were somehow involved. So sad. :sick:

Edited to add: They have both wood chippers as far as we know.

 

[Lera213]

I think she is buried...please LE go search that Church area at the end of Christie road!

 

[Norwegian]

I hope there's going to be a lot of news reports or maybe even a presser today. It's Friday and we all know how the weekends can go... slow...

Luckily for us we have our own reporters though (the locals)- THANK YOU so much to all of you!

I'm very curious to EB's situation at the moment and the information coming from her.

 

[SherlockHomey]

I think she is buried...please LE go search that Church area at the end of Christie road!

Do you have a map you can link? Sorry, i am behind again.

 

[Lera213]

Do you have a map you can link? Sorry, i am behind again.

http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&sou....858465,-81.428029&spn=0.000457,0.000871&z=21

 

[Soulmagent]

Wood chipper?

Damn. It is looking that way.

I hope not. I remember the case where the guy put his wife in one and all they found was one tooth. I dont know how LE could handle them not finding her / knowing that. Poor guys.

 

[westsidefox64]

It certainly could be Wonderboard! And perhaps what we're seeing is glue or whatever, and not water.



http://blog.lib.umn.edu/bazzi002/architecture/100_1300.jpg

Sorry ahead of time for any inconvienience but if someone can give me a pic link Ill show it to my husband. He specializes in drywall. I just got back on the thread so not sure what we are talking about.

 

[Lera213]

look at that church, even behind it one could park late at night and nobody would see what is going on. Then travel back home, and throw the leg out the window as they were driving.

 

[Nosee_Parker]

"This coming Monday, the Catawba County Grand Jury convenes at ten o'clock. Sources say it is possible that Baker could face more charges later that day." (Crump, S, 2010)

Can one of the WS'ers help me out with the above comment from the WBTV.com article? I don't fully understand your legal system ... are the GJ meeting to authorise a murder charge? Or is this simply related to previous charges?

TIA

 

[SherlockHomey]

http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&sou....858465,-81.428029&spn=0.000457,0.000871&z=21

Thanks. Does anyone know if they checked this old barn here? It is off the dirt road to the back of the farm property where they found the prosthetic leg.

http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&sou...F8&cd=2&geocode=FXggIwIdr1Ql-w&split=0&hq=&hn

 

[cluciano63]

I am not sure a case can really be called airtight if they never find her...?