FL - Somer Thompson, 7, Orange Park, 19 Oct 2009 #9

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I am sorry about that.....BSU1967 means........nothing! Two of the letters are my initials, but the 1967 was random. Please forgive me. My opinions of this case are in direct contrast to the prevailing thought here....I didn't want to get beat up.


Thanks BSU. :) But would you mind clarifying for me what exactly is the prevailing thought here? Because it seems to me like we are all over the map on this case!
 
Could someone please quickly catch me up on Somer's last whereabouts. It was posted that she was last seen at the park, and I missed when that was first said. Who said they saw her there and what time was it? tks
 
I must have missed that the brother was picked up on Gano Ave across from the house ?
Would that be the park ? TIA
 
IIRC crossguard #1 saw her, crossguard #2 said she did not come thru.
So, if you look at that wonderful map shutterfly posted earlier, that is not much area.
Did someone (credible) actually see her in front of park or vacant house???
That would fit.
 
The house and park would have been right before she would have gotten to crossguard #2
 
OMG..
I have a feeling the news for tomorrow will make me bang my head on the table more...:banghead:
Dang these headaches!

My thoughts now are this..
They waited till after the funeral for a reason..
I personally don't think they would let a community or family bury a child with such grief, and hold information of anyone "outside of the family" being sought in this murder.. What better way to help an already bad situation than to make an arrest today before this child is buried so that someone can at least say, "Somer, we have him/her now..RIP?"
I am thinking it is someone on the inside now, or someone directly around these people everyday, and they wanted their reaction from the funeral to further help convict them and get the maximum punishment..
My heart aches at what is to come......

OH man..but then the thought of the perp being allowed to be there with her body laying in that church just makes me....:sick:
Please God don't let this be a family member...please!
 
I really cannot recommend enough that if you haven't read the police report (missing person report) you should do so! LOL
 
Search for Somer’s killer continues
Updated: Tuesday, 27 Oct 2009, 5:56 PM EDT
Published : Tuesday, 27 Oct 2009, 5:56 PM EDT
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Sheriff Rick Beseler says they are focused and determined to find the monster who took Somer&#8217;s life. &#8220;The person who did this should worry. We are going to get him.&#8221;

On Tuesday more interviews were done in the community. Questions being asked to those who think they saw something and to those who say they didn&#8217;t.

Sheriff Beseler says they are still waiting on lab results from the dumpster, the landfill and a house on Gano Street. That evidence could take days even months.


*NOTE: Video Report Included In Article!

Article:
http://www.myfoxorlando.com/dpp/news/local/102709_somer_investigation
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Thousands Say Goodbye To Somer
Public Memorial Followed By Procession To Private Graveside Service
POSTED: Tuesday, October 27, 2009
UPDATED: 6:05 pm EDT October 27, 2009
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Somer Thompson was a friendly, fun-loving girl who couldn't pass a school crossing guard or puppy without giving a hug.

In addition to Clay County Sheriff Rick Beseler, sheriffs from surrounding counties attended the memorial, as well as Mark Lunsford, whose 9-year-old daughter, Jessica, was killed by a sexual predator in 2005.

Many children also attended -- their parents holding them close.


Images: Scenes From Memorial, Procession
http://www.news4jax.com/slideshow/news/21438019/detail.html

Video: Thousands Say Goodbye To Somer At Memorial Service
http://www.news4jax.com/video/21442529/index.html

Video: Family, Locals Prepare For Somer's Farewell At Viewing
http://www.news4jax.com/video/21433419/index.html

Article:
http://www.news4jax.com/news/21436899/detail.html
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Sheriff: Somer's Killer Is 'Unnerved'
Investigators Have Received About 1,700 Tips
POSTED: Tuesday, October 27, 2009
UPDATED: 6:08 pm EDT October 27, 2009
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"Clay County is going to wrap their arms around this family as never has been done before in this county," Beseler said.

Investigators said they putting together a profile of a killer and piecing together how someone would behave in this situation. The sheriff said he will release that information Wednesday.

Beseler said he believes the killer or killers is watching the investigation closely, and for that reason, he said he will not talk about the cause of death or any leads investigators are tracking down.


Uncut Video: Clay Sheriff Talks About Somer
http://www.news4jax.com/video/21441431/index.html

Article:
http://www.news4jax.com/news/21441890/detail.html
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Pastor To Family: 'God Feels Your Pain'
Reporter Journal By Jennifer Waugh
POSTED: Tuesday, October 27, 2009
UPDATED: 6:26 pm EDT October 27, 2009
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While cameras and recording devices were not allowed at Tuesday morning's memorial service for Somer Thompson, reporters were welcome.

Channel 4's Jennifer Waugh attended the emotional service and sent in this reporter's journal:


Somer' favorite song, "You Are My Sunshine" opened the service. The pastor says the song now holds a much deeper meaning to this community by reminding everyone of Somer's smile and vivaciousness.

Tarkington closed the service by saying:

"God is with Somer and her family. God has felt your pain and remembers every tear you've shed for a little girl taken too soon."


Article:
http://www.news4jax.com/news/21440183/detail.html
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VIDEO REPORT: 7-Year-Old Somer Thompson Laid To Rest
http://www.wftv.com/video/21442182/index.html
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Mourners Line Streets to Pay Respects to Somer Thompson
Created: 10/27/2009 4:57:33 PM
Updated: 10/27/2009 6:04:14 PM
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Students from Orange Park High lined Kingsley Avenue joining hundreds of others who came to mourn the death of 7-year-old Somer Thompson.

Michele Eversole, who taught Somer in preschool, came with tears in her eyes and balloons in her hand.

"She was awesome, full of energy, spunky," said Eversole, who blew kisses as the remains of her student passed by on the way to her final resting place.


Article:
http://www.firstcoastnews.com/news/topstories/news-article.aspx?storyid=147287&catid=3
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Investigators will release details about Somer's killer
Last Update: 6:50 pm
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Investigators will release new information in the Somer Thompson investigation on Wednesday.

At a news conference tomorrow, investigators will talk about the behavior that Somer's killer may exhibit.

You can watch the news conference live on CBS47 at 11 a.m. and on ActionNewsJax.com.


Article:
http://www.actionnewsjax.com/conten...ails-about-Somers/nLPhErzYskGVLMTw6tw8Pg.cspx
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Video: Justice for Somer: The Investigation 01:58
OUR COMMUNITY HAS PAUSED TO REMEMBER SOMER THOMPSON, BUT THE WORK HAS NOT STOPPED FOR THOSE TRYING TO FIND HER KILLER
http://www.actionnewsjax.com/mediacenter/local.aspx?videoid=34399@wtev.dayport.com&navCatId=5

Video: Justice for Somer: Community Shows Support 01:57
THE COMMUNITY CAME OUT IN SUPPORT FOR DIENA THOMPSON, AND HER CHILDREN
http://www.actionnewsjax.com/mediacenter/local.aspx?videoId=34403@wtev.dayport.com&navCatId=5

Video: Justice for Somer: Surviving Tragedy 02:41
ACTION NEWS SPOKE WITH THREE FAMILIES WHO SAY, SHARING STRENGTH IS THE ONLY WAY TO SURVIVE THIS KIND OF TRAGEDY
http://www.actionnewsjax.com/mediacenter/local.aspx?videoId=34402@wtev.dayport.com&navCatId=5

Video: Justice for Somer: Remembering Somer 02:09
SOMER'S FAMILY REALLY WANTED THE COMMUNITY TO BE A BIG PART OF TODAY
http://www.actionnewsjax.com/mediacenter/local.aspx?videoId=34400@wtev.dayport.com&navCatId=5

Video: Justice for Somer: Remembering Somer 02:07
A COMMUNITY IS UNITED AND PAYING ITS RESPECTS TO THE FAMILY OF SOMER THOMPSON
http://www.actionnewsjax.com/mediacenter/local.aspx?videoId=34386@wtev.dayport.com&navCatId=5

Video: Sheriff says Somer case moving forward 00:33
Sheriff Rick Beseler says his investigators are closer to solving Somer's murder today than they were one week ago when the little girl disappeared on her way home from school.
http://www.actionnewsjax.com/mediacenter/local.aspx?videoId=34390@wtev.dayport.com&navCatId=5

Video: Thousands raised for the Somer's family 01:20
Hundreds of people, many with children in their arms, came out to support a mother who will never be able to hold her seven-year-old daughter again.
http://www.actionnewsjax.com/mediacenter/local.aspx?videoId=34381@wtev.dayport.com&navCatId=5

Video: Justice For Somer 01:28
Crime Stoppers, the Justice Coalition and local businesses are joining together to offer a reward for information leading to a suspects arrest.
http://www.actionnewsjax.com/mediacenter/local.aspx?videoId=34379@wtev.dayport.com&navCatId=5

Video: Justice For Somer 01:54
New details on the investigation of the murder of 7-year-old Somer Thompson.
http://www.actionnewsjax.com/mediacenter/local.aspx?videoId=34376@wtev.dayport.com&navCatId=5

Video: Playing For Somer 01:24
People hold a memorial for Somer at a Pop Warner football game.
http://www.actionnewsjax.com/mediacenter/local.aspx?videoId=34378@wtev.dayport.com&navCatId=5

Video: Prayers For Somer 02:33
People are still outside at the memorial for Somer Thompson.
http://www.actionnewsjax.com/mediacenter/local.aspx?videoId=34377@wtev.dayport.com&navCatId=5

Video: Justice for Somer: Mothers Against Predators 02:10
THE GOAL OF MOTHERS AGAINST PREDATORS IS TO MAKE SURE EVERY FAMILY IS INFORMED ABOUT THE DANGER THAT LIVES NEXT DOOR
http://www.actionnewsjax.com/mediacenter/local.aspx?videoId=34367@wtev.dayport.com&navCatId=5

Video: Justice for Somer: A Mother's Pain 02:55
INVESTIGATORS ARE STAYING TIGHT LIPPED ABOUT SOMER'S CAUSE OF DEATH, EVEN THOUGH AN AUTOPSY IS COMPLETE
http://www.actionnewsjax.com/mediacenter/local.aspx?videoId=34366@wtev.dayport.com&navCatId=5

Video: Prayers from strangers 02:20
The landfill where the body of 7 year old Somer Thompson was discovered was the site for a candlelight vigil held in her memory
http://www.actionnewsjax.com/mediacenter/local.aspx?videoId=34347@wtev.dayport.com&navCatId=5

Video: Justice for Somer: Prayers for Somer 02:52
AN OUTPOURING OF SUPPORT HAS BEEN COMING IN FROM ALL OVER
http://www.actionnewsjax.com/mediacenter/local.aspx?videoId=34345@wtev.dayport.com&navCatId=5

Video: Justice for Somer: The Investigation 01:30
The Clay County Sheriff's Office is releasing new information about the investigation into the death of 7 year old Somer Thompson
http://www.actionnewsjax.com/mediacenter/local.aspx?videoId=34360@wtev.dayport.com&navCatId=5
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Somer's father shares his pain
Last Update: 7:15 pm
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"To think about what she had to go through, they found her in a dumpster, what kind of horrible monster does that to a child. How could anybody do this?" he said. "It's just horrible, horrible. To see the casket sitting there and know that my little girl's body is in there and I can't hug her, kiss her, help her."

Somer's father flew down from North Carolina to say goodbye one last time, to his little girl.

"I know she's in heaven, but I miss her and if I could take her place right now, I would."


Video: Justice for Somer: A Father's Grief 02:59
SOMER'S DAD JUST SPOKE OUT ABOUT THIS TRAGEDY FOR THE FIRST TIME SINCE ARRIVING TO JACKSONVILLE
http://www.actionnewsjax.com/mediacenter/local.aspx?videoId=34398@wtev.dayport.com&navCatId=5

Article:
http://www.actionnewsjax.com/conten...r-shares-his-pain/MBbEYtT-xEmxnyd-Fz0DTw.cspx
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Many go to Somer's home after memorial
Last Update: 6:26 pm
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After the funeral, many came to Somer's home to pray.

Della McDowell was there several times in the last week.

McDowell knows the best thing she can do is pray for Somer's family.

"All I can do is come and pray. And I just pray whoever did this they find them," said McDowell.


Video: Justice for Somer: Community Shows Support 01:57
THE COMMUNITY CAME OUT IN SUPPORT FOR DIENA THOMPSON, AND HER CHILDREN
http://www.actionnewsjax.com/mediacenter/local.aspx?videoId=34403@wtev.dayport.com&navCatId=5

Video: Justice for Somer: Community Support 01:59
FAMILIES HAVE BEEN COMING TOGETHER OUTSIDE SOMER'S HOME ALL WEEK TO GRIEVE, AND PRAY
http://www.actionnewsjax.com/mediacenter/local.aspx?videoId=34399@wtev.dayport.com&navCatId=5

Article:
http://www.actionnewsjax.com/conten...me-after-memorial/L5NXzmA0WEqxKNf56FnMhQ.cspx
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Strangers help support Somer's family
Last Update: 6:27 pm
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Then the family was escorted to the church, but before they were at the corner, Patty Fye was there. The stranger showed her love holding Somer's favorite: purple balloons.

"They need all the support they can get. It would make me feel good," said Fye.

From there, Patty headed to another location to hold balloons.


Video: Remembering Somer 02:41
A community gathers at Somer Thompson's memorial to remember the 7-year-old whos life was cut tragically short.
http://www.actionnewsjax.com/mediacenter/local.aspx?videoId=34392@wtev.dayport.com&navCatId=5

Video: Justice for Somer: Remembering Somer 02:07
A COMMUNITY IS UNITED AND PAYING ITS RESPECTS TO THE FAMILY OF SOMER THOMPSON
http://www.actionnewsjax.com/mediacenter/local.aspx?videoId=34386@wtev.dayport.com&navCatId=5

Article:
http://www.actionnewsjax.com/conten...ort-Somers-family/YqskkiY-6ka4p4A60s6nRA.cspx
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Tied by Tragedy
Last Update: 12:22 am
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Somer Thompson's family is getting support from someone who knows, all too well, the pain they are experiencing.

Mark Lunsford flew into Jacksonville International Airport Monday night. He plans to attend Somer's funeral on Tuesday.

"It doesn't get easier for any parent. A word l like to use is different. It doesn't get better and get easy. It's different. But we become stronger joining together as surviving parents, fighting back for our children," says Lunsford.


Video: Justice for Somer: Tied by Tragedy 01:35
MARK LUNSFORD IS HERE TO OFFER SUPPORT FOR THE THOMPSON FAMILY
http://www.actionnewsjax.com/mediacenter/local.aspx?videoId=34387@wtev.dayport.com&navCatId=5

Video: Justice for Somer: Tied by Tragedy 01:32
TWO LOCAL FAMILIES WILL FOREVER BE TIED BY THEIR TRAGEDIES
http://www.actionnewsjax.com/mediacenter/local.aspx?videoId=34346@wtev.dayport.com&navCatId=5

Article:
http://www.actionnewsjax.com/content/topstories/story/Tied-by-Tragedy/IcfK0dqKu06vC1DJaNbeaQ.cspx
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New Images: Somer Thompson to be laid to rest
Last Update: 12:08 pm
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-- Family and friends will join together today to say good-bye to Somer Thompson. Her funeral service has started.

Somer will be laid to rest during a private ceremony at Jax Memory Gardens.


Updated Slideshow: Somer Thompson laid to rest
http://www.actionnewsjax.com/Photo.aspx?content_id=13effeee-7b64-4065-9e24-95eaf42b7074

Video: Remembering Somer: Funeral Preperations 05:23
Funeral preperations are underway for 7-year-old Somer Thompson
http://www.actionnewsjax.com/mediacenter/local.aspx?videoId=34397@wtev.dayport.com&navCatId=5

Article:
http://www.actionnewsjax.com/conten...o-be-laid-to-rest/7v7vE2R7ZUCeJJXq9CtwdA.cspx
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Will it stop with Somer?
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It is always a difficult task to work on a story with a missing child and it becomes even harder if the child is found dead. However, I've learned that it is far better for the loved ones of the child to have closure rather than wonder about the possible torture their child could be enduring while missing.

7-year-old Somer Thompson was missing for a little over two days before her body was discovered in a landfill about 55 miles north of where she was last seen.

In a neighborhood where parents feel safe enough to allow their children to walk to school those parents are now clutching their children a little bit tighter tonight.


Video: Somer Thompson's final hours 0:33
[ame]http://www.cnn.com/video/#/video/crime/2009/10/26/ng.lance.somer.final.hours.cnn[/ame]

Video: 'We're heartbroken' 2:39
[ame]http://www.cnn.com/video/#/video/crime/2009/10/23/ng.somer.fam.speaks.cnn[/ame]

Article:
http://nancygrace.blogs.cnn.com/2009/10/23/will-it-stop-with-somer/
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Report: 4 men arrested for armed robbery at Somer Thompson&#8217;s home hours before body found
October 26, 11:02 PM
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The Clay County Sheriff&#8217;s Office Daily Bulletin for Oct. 21, 2009, indicates that four men were arrested at the home of Somer Thompson for armed robbery on that date&#8212;just hours prior to the discovery of Somer's body.

Each of the men arrested for robbery are being held without bond in the Clay County Jail. For inmate details on Christopher Bruner, for Deanglo Patterson, for Bryan Sarver, and for Montrail Howard.


Inmate Details For: Christopher Bruner
http://p2c.claysheriff.com/InmateDetail.aspx?navid=633921937388246136

Inmate Details For: Deanglo Patterson
http://p2c.claysheriff.com/InmateDetail.aspx?navid=633921942628770516

Inmate Details For: Bryan Sarver
http://p2c.claysheriff.com/InmateDetail.aspx?navid=633921942250027788

Inmate Details For: Montrail Howard
http://p2c.claysheriff.com/InmateDetail.aspx?navid=633921942962670355

Article:
http://www.examiner.com/x-1168-Crim...-Somer-Thompsons-home-hours-before-body-found

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OMG..
I have a feeling the news for tomorrow will make me bang my head on the table more...:banghead:
Dang these headaches!

My thoughts now are this..
They waited till after the funeral for a reason..
I personally don't think they would let a community or family bury a child with such grief, and hold information of anyone "outside of the family" being sought in this murder.. What better way to help an already bad situation than to make an arrest today before this child is buried so that someone can at least say, "Somer, we have him/her now..RIP?"
I am thinking it is someone on the inside now, or someone directly around these people everyday, and they wanted their reaction from the funeral to further help convict them and get the maximum punishment..
My heart aches at what is to come......

OH man..but then the thought of the perp being allowed to be there with her body laying in that church just makes me....:sick:
Please God don't let this be a family member...please!

Either that or they have no clue who did this and they are just gonna release a criminal profile tomorrow. IMO
 
If there's a phone at the park could she have called home to say she needed help or was being bullied and wanted someone to come and get her?
 
IIRC, SOMER'Sfather will be a guest on ISSUES..........7 minutes from now on HLN
 
We haven't heard who was walking with Somer except her twin brother and sister. She ran ahead and blended in with other children. IIRC
Wasn't that the sister's description on the police report?

o/t
Sorry -- I know this post is back a few pages and I am trying my best to catch up. My clients have been off the wall today and I have been putting out fires. WTH is going on -- are the planets and junk all whacky because it's as if everyone is witchy today. ((clients))

:crazy: it's the wobble moon...
 
This doesn't necessarily indicate she knows something that she's not telling. It could mean simply that she is privy to information that LE has given her and can't share. Hope that made sense!

It makes sense but I don't believe that to be the case. She would have simply said LE asked her not to discuss.

Check out this video:
http://www.news4jax.com/video/21402291/index.html

Mom says she just prays to God for this to get closed. (Big pause/breath noted.)

She also says somebody's got to pay for dumping a 7 yr old in the trash.

What I would would have expected her to say is that she prays to god for the killer to be found immediately.

Also curious is her "grief" was more evident before the police found the body. While I do believe she has some genuine grief, her initial grief was more consistent with just having learned her daughter was dead. She wasn't out looking aggressively, there was immediately resignation on her part.
 
I thought that too, mydailyopinions - if LE knew who it was I think they'd tell the family immediately. If it was someone close to the family (friend or family), they might wait til after - if only to give Mom peaceful time to bury her child.

OT: I hate when the 2nd hour of prime news is a repeat and I don't realize it until its almost over and I start thinking, didn't I hear this before? :banghead:
 
I don't know now. If LE believes the killer is following the investigation closely, it sounds more like the serial killer type John Walsh talked about. At least someone local, and pathological- someone who likes hearing about his crime. I have trouble imagining a 13 year old that could fit into that profile. There are child killers, but from what I know its more sociopathic, where they kill and don't care. Its not a sexual obsession.

Back to the drawing board.
 
I really cannot recommend enough that if you haven't read the police report (missing person report) you should do so! LOL

I wonder why no one called 911 first?
also in report (MPR) says a BLACK BOOKBAG.............nothinga about it being a Hanna Montana
 
I must have missed that the brother was picked up on Gano Ave across from the house ?
Would that be the park ? TIA
That is my understanding.

In the video called, "Diena Thompson Talks About Grief, Anger and Determination" ( http://www.news4jax.com/video/21402291/index.html ),
Diena says:

"I flagged down an officer as soon as I got off work, and my son was already down there looking", (she scratches herself above her chest and gives a strange expression at this moment), "and we went into the parking lot of OPAA, which, just, str- " (she gives another odd, confused expression here and video cuts off to show black screen, with no sound, for several seconds after that first syllable of that last word).
 

Nobody get too excited. It sounds like they called in the profilers. Profile to be released tomorrow.
You know, assailant will be nervous, assailant will show an increase in substance use, assailant will show behavior changes, assailant may quit their job or move to a new area with little warning.
Assailant may insist on watching the news or keeping newspaper clippings relating to the murder...
If it's the crappy non-specific profile they love to give, it'll be that and not much else. Hopefully, they have more they can build on.
 
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