A frequent visitor to my blogs has commented that the Stacey Burns murder has gone into what appears to be an abyss of cold case files. I have trouble believing this because of the constant reassurances of the authorities that it remains an ongoing, active investigation. This brings us what is a repetitious (and ongoing) theme. It is also the reason for this post, even though I had indicated that there would not be another blog on this subject until after I return from New Hampshire at the end of September. The cold case theme is important enough to address once again and my apologies if I repeat a few points from earlier blogs.
What exactly does a cold case homicide detective do? If we are to believe books, movies and television shows, he or she shows up for work and sifts through the murder book, searching previous interviews, evidence and reports for possible conflicts or discrepancies. Sometimes, but not often, the detective finds something that was missed in the original investigation. More likely, at least in entertainment media, the investigator “hits the streets” again, doing follow-up interviews with everyone connected to the case. It is this step in the process of searching for the killer of Stacey Burns that has me confused.
Here is the question I’ve asked before: Has anyone who was originally interviewed by the police been interviewed again by anyone in the New Hampshire State Police, Cold Case Division? At this point, I know of only one person who has. If there are more, I would be interested in hearing about them so that I could feel better about the intensity of the quest to find Stacey’s murderer.
“Adventures of a True Crime Neophyte,” a forty five minute program to be presented in Melvin Village on Sunday afternoon, September 29, at 2:00 P.M. will provide an opportunity for questions for fifteen minutes after the formal program ends. The program was originally designed for professional writers’ groups but has been adapted for general audiences. Anyone interested in this topic is welcome to attend. A book signing/meet the author session will precede the program at 1:00 P.M. with copies of the new edition of A Favor Returned available.
i am planning on being there to meet you and listen to you . Looking forward to the chance to ask questions. Im sure that you know how hard it is to get info here when a secret is being kept and i have a feeling there are lots of them here. I will be so glad when someone feels guilty enough to come forward and i think it will happen
Isn’t that something? A list of signatures to all law enforcement agencies, Governor Sununu and officials and any -one else that could help in this case was delivered and then? It turns “cold case”.
Now that’s a ploy.
it is unsettling to know Stacy was murdered in her home with the children in the house and nothing has proven to make a case.
I’m so sorry for Stacey. I’m sorry for you too. I pray for her family. How horrible this must be for them.
Too bad, we’re corrupt. What are you going to do about it? Now get back to whatever it is sheep do or you will be next in line to be sheared.
Or maybe that’s just how it feels to me. The appearance of justice my arse.
I agree Duke….Staceys case went from “active and on-going” just fairly recently to cold. Somebody from law enforcement or SOMEONE needs to give some sort of communication/ explanation. There are some of us who have over the years been accused of something horrible on public forums. Don’t we deserve something? Anything? Some of us had children affected by things that have been said or done? Still nothing? So sad all around. Again…so very sorry Stacey, MB, SB, KB, MB and MB. I never thought I’d see this day.
From active to cold. Just think of the possibilities.
First of all the case is taken out of the hands of “active” investigators. They say they are good but guess what? Not good enough.
The politics of New Hampshire is changing as I write. Some did not seek another term at the polls. Reasons?
The current AG is leaving his post now. Not 100% sure why. But believe it to be the best move for the people. There is a reason that this case did not move forward. Politics for sure ! There is something that is not being seen by the people that denotes all this change. To include Judges making a mass bail out ( on the run) of Carrol County Courts. Mass exodus.
When three different folks that most likely don’t know or communicate with each other, come up with the same suspect? I don’t know what they said.
So now we have the cold case unit of the State Police getting to take another look. This will most likely not happen until A new AG is in place.
Five thousand signatures delivered to all that are involved with this investigation. That must have been a real thriller in Concord. That is when this case was decided and labeled as “COLD”.
Some one on this blog mentioned Lake Winni as an escape right after the crime. I’m right with you now brother. Who had the boat? Which island perhaps did the perp go to and who’s house under what pretense. I’m guessing letting go of some great pressure and seeking relief.
The kids and a couple of young adults were having a party in Stacey’s house. Keeping busy you might say. It would be my best judgement that the killer knew the house, so -called friend and just slipped out of sight. Knowing full well that had she been discovered, (yes I said she) she would not have looked out of place but familiar and upon discovery could have made excuses later.
Now we come upon Att/client privilege…….. Did in fact she contact an attorney on that matter or another somewhat now related matter. And who was that lucky attorney. If responsible he would her to keep her mouth shut and exercise her right to ” Remain Silent”.
Now where did I get the term ,”SHE”. This was a passionately done murder by a female that went out of control. Must have had a real anger for sure. A betrayal of sorts. Hence the wounds that were suffered. Just my thoughts. This was not a professional hit of any kind but done by some one that Stacey knew. A stranger didn’t come into the house and just decided to kill. Period !
So now we just sit back and wait some more until the Cold Case is opened. Maybe the killer didn’t understand her actions at the time.
I too, have a favorite suspect. New Politics and an assignment to COLD CASE IS the ONLY WAY STACEY WILL RECIEVE JUSTICE>
Jamie, what is so hard to follow? I’ll with you.
If this entire scenario was written for TV, what would be next? Some of the audience have solved the murder. They know it’s a politician, important and local. OR It’s a policeman. Where are the heroes? Where are those that are in the ranks and know the murderer and say nothing. That makes you an assessor to murder. How can you live with yourself?
Watching and Waiting… You’re on the right track! In a nutshell, only TWO people knew who killed Stacey. ONE of them is dead. For Jimmy to always be the first to accuse and know ABSOLUTELY is, PRIMA FACIE, suspicious. Ed has given up on accusing anybody, but Jimmy keeps on it, watching the story like a hawk, reading every blog. So, when Jimmy shuts up, I’ll quit posting to watch the ABC News Story. Part III, time 4:48. “I was disappointed AT Stacey and I had to k…PIN her down, RIGHT NOW!” (ACTIONABLE words. He couldn’t call her on the phone? Watch the interview! It was over between them.) Furthermore, his explanation of his BLOOD under Stacey’s fingernails gives everyone the creeps! Would a NURSE go to bed and fail to wash her hands first? It’s never come out specifically which fingernails Jimmy’s blood was found under! Maybe Jimmy knows. Was it under her fingernails on BOTH hands, from removing a “SPLINTER???”
Something else is VERY mysterious. Eddie has the video of him dancing at a party in Boston on the night of the murder. If Eddie devised a plan to rush back and kill Stacey, HOW COULD EDDIE HAVE KNOWN BEFOREHAND THAT ANOTHER MAN WASN’T IN STACEY’S BED THAT NIGHT? After all, Stacey had a date and Jimmy was over there until late in the evening.
And the final mystery: WHY WOULD THE POLICE TELL EDDIE THE EXTENT OF STACEY’S INJURIES, SOMETHING ONLY THE KILLER WOULD KNOW? Keeping that information SECRET would be critical for the prosecution, particularly if a suspect disclosed it during questioning.
It’s possible that the “war” between Ed and Jim has distracted the police from looking at other suspects. The nature of Stacey’s wounds points to a WOMAN!