Remains found confirmed as Jacob Wetterling/Suspect led LE to Remains #1

nmogren · Sep 3, 2016

livstabler said:
He actually did live in the same county (Paynesville), where his dad had lake property and his mom lived in an apartment in town. I would guess he visited the spot at some points over the years, since these types usually get off on that...

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Right, Stearns county.

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wfgodot · Sep 3, 2016

bessie said:
All my thoughts are with the Wetterlings today. May truth, acceptance and peace be theirs.

Bessie

Sad occasion but glad to see you.

nmogren · Sep 3, 2016

Sasquatch321 said:
Which made wright county remember the dna. Do you know what they did to this guy over here on the farm while that was all but forgotten about until last year? What was the FBI doing?

They were forgetting, until ELOC poked at them.

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i.b.nora · Sep 3, 2016

image from star tribune article

Sigrun · Sep 3, 2016

livstabler said:
He actually did live in the same county (Paynesville), where his dad had lake property and his mom lived in an apartment in town. I would guess he visited the spot at some points over the years, since these types usually get off on that...

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Thanks, and yes I had read that he trolled the area around St. Joseph often and "knew all the roads". But he lived in a rental with his mother in Paynesville, about 30 miles away. I also think he worked in St. Joseph for a short time also.

Confusion · Sep 3, 2016

This was a hard case for me. My son was a year older than Jacob and we lived about 10 miles from the Wetterlings. until shortly before the abduction. It really made me realize how vulnerable kids could be, even after they were teens or close to it. I'm glad the family finally has closure, but wish it could have come before other boys were hurt. Better late than never.

Ray_of_hope · Sep 3, 2016

Wow, for 27 years this monster has run free to harm others. My oldest was 6 months old when Jacob disappeared, so it made a lasting and indelible impression on me and my family and the way they were raised. I've thought of Jacob throughout the years and his family. I have no words... I hope the monster burns in Hades!

Ray_of_hope · Sep 3, 2016

nmogren said:
Nice try, Sas, but it was ELOCsoul and his poking around and investigating that broke this.

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ELOCsoul?

nmogren · Sep 3, 2016

Ray_of_hope said:
ELOCsoul?

Yes.

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LietKynes · Sep 3, 2016

Oh, wow.
It's horrible that this poor family had to wait for 27 years for answers ! Nearly three decades of pain --and as a parent myself I'm sure the Wetterlings' have had many terrible days ; yet they never gave up hope.

Rest always in gentle peace, Jacob.

DeeMarie · Sep 3, 2016

nmogren said:
Nice try, Sas, but it was ELOCsoul and his poking around and investigating that broke this.

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Wow! How can ELOCsoul be thanked for all his hard work?

nmogren · Sep 3, 2016

DeeMarie said:
Wow! How can ELOCsoul be thanked for all his hard work?

I thank him often. His pen name is Robert M Dudley, his real name is Rob Ebben and he has been interviewed by local news many times in the last year. [emoji4]

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AmyPond · Sep 3, 2016

livstabler said:
He actually did live in the same county (Paynesville), where his dad had lake property and his mom lived in an apartment in town. I would guess he visited the spot at some points over the years, since these types usually get off on that...

Kylejay68 said:
Heinrich grew up and lived in Paynesville (Stearns Co). Jared's abduction took place in Cold Spring (Stearns Co.). Jacob was kidnapped in Stearns Co. Heinrich knew the area well I'm sure. He just moved to Annandale (Wright Co.) in recent years

i.b.nora said:
image from star tribune article

Thanks! This is very helpful for someone like me who doesn't know a whole lot about this case.

Seeing the age progressed pictures of Jacob seem exceptionally sad now. My heart breaks for his family.

neesaki · Sep 3, 2016

bessie said:
All my thoughts are with the Wetterlings today. May truth, acceptance and peace be theirs.

Bessie

Oh Bessie, so good to see you! (((Hugs)))

ladygator · Sep 3, 2016

I can't even imagine the heartache this family has been through.

3 decades of waiting for a phone call that tells them something, anything, about their dear boy.

gregjrichards · Sep 3, 2016

I am shocked at this major development I honestly didn't think he would disclose where Jacob was after all these years. I wonder what led him to do so now?

I'm so sorry for the Wetterling family at least Jacob has been found and can have a proper grave. It's just so sad. Thanks to all of you for your dedication to Jacob's case and a special thanks to ELOCsoul who has been incredible.

abr · Sep 3, 2016

Limecat said:
I have a question for my fellow WS'ers. Have any of you followed a case like this, for so many years, where there were finally answers after you were certain there never would be?

Suspicions yes, evidence leading one way or another, yes. I lived in MN when Jacob was taken. I was 26 and now I'm 53. I followed this for years. Would revisit it over and over again. Formed personal opinions based on new information, heart in my throat every time there was a new search or new hint at a suspect, only to be so disappointed again and again.

Now, at last, Jacob is found and I'm in shock. Not only do we know where he is, but who took him. And his family can now bring him home.

It's a strange feeling. Like I can't trust it. How can there be answers when I'd been so sure we'd never really know?

Do any of you feel like I do? I am not putting this in words very well at all. I wonder if I was addicted to the speculation and never knowing. To the what ifs? In all my sleuthing did I truly forget that this was real? That these were real people in real pain, not just posts on a forum? I don't like to think that of myself, but I wonder. I really do.

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I was a girl when the Lyon Sisters went missing. I have been waiting for an answer since the 70's. I get what you are saying.

Sigrun · Sep 3, 2016

Heinrich took authorities to a "field" in Stearns county where JEW's remains were found.

Tulessa · Sep 3, 2016

Adam Walsh, just to name one.

midwestphd · Sep 3, 2016

Emotional day. Finally they will bring him home.

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