Timex said:
This is why I would really like to know if the story about a co-worker going to the house when Janet didnt respond to an email is accurate.
I know some have speculated perhaps they were IM'ing, not emailing, and thats why the co-worker was alarmed when she didnt respond, but even at that, I find it a bit strange for someone to assume there was a serious problem just because she didnt respond. UNLESS, Janet had typed a message saying she had heard a noise or something like that.
Those of us who utilize the chat here can attest to the fact that often one of us will be chatting and suddenly disappear for sometimes hours. Things come up, we dont always take the time to inform others we will be AFK. None of us would assume danger had befallen our members simply because they stopped responding.
I'm hesitant even to post this, as it truly only serves to muddy the waters a little more - but, and gang, this truly falls into the realm of
**UNCONFIRMED and NOT VERIFIED**
I was told, outside of WS actually, that a good friend and former co-worker of Janet's (from Eurosport), somehow heard that evening that police had responded to a murder on Ferrand Drive in Durham. (Television news report maybe, as it was around 1100pm, when there is often local news on...just speculating there).
Apparantly, again, from what I was told, she was very upset, and immediately thought of Janet. (Now, who knows, and this is speculation on MY part even...but if this is indeed all true, then perhaps at this point the IM or email thing came into play?? Maybe this person tried to get in touch with Janet? No clue.)
And then, supposedly this person went over to the house on Ferrand, and obviously found the place crawling with LE, etc. Was obviously distraught. Approached even by several members of the media, refused to talk to them, etc.
Now, IF this is all true, one could even then speculate on WHY this person would assume it might be Janet.
I mean if one of us heard about a murder on some particular street where we knew someone, perhaps we would be on edge as well.... Would I immediately think the worst? Who knows. I guess a lot of things would run through my mind... Is this someone with whom I'm particularly close? A family member? Are there many houses on that street? Lots of crime in that area? I'm just thinking out loud, for me personally, what it would take for me to automatically jump in my car and head over there.... Hard to say.
Now, if I in fact were privy to ANYTHING FROM THAT PERSON, DIRECTLY, that would make me leap to the conclusion that the murder victim could be that person, then yes, sure, absolutely, I'd be on my way, IF, I had heard the story, then tried to get ahold of this person first....remember, if I was calling someone at 11, midnight, 1AM, whenever, and I knew they typically are home then (on a weeknight remember), and, that they have a 6 month old baby...I may very well start to get anxious....
And again folks, this is all total heresay and unconfirmed information, coupled with a big ol' load of speculation from me.... so please, only take it for what it's worth...