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Has anyone else noticed the eerie detail about Rita Marie Bartschot's case? I mean, Thompson was so confident they'd never find her body—like he took pride in it or something. It makes me wonder if this happened in more cases than we think. It’s such a terrifying thought that a person could just vanish like that, leaving barely any trace besides some blood in a car. How did he manage to disappear her so thoroughly? I think it’s chilling how he felt invincible, probably thinking he covered his tracks well enough. It’s frustrating how crucial evidence, like the location of the body, is missing, yet they managed to convict him. I’m curious if anyone has theories on where she might be—places close to the university, maybe?
I’ve been diving into the disappearance of Rita Marie Bartschot and noticed something peculiar about the timeline regarding her abandoned car. It was found near the University of Washington two weeks after she went missing, yet Thompson was allegedly withdrawing money using her card over those days. Makes me wonder, why return the car so close to where he was supposedly using her card? Seems like a risky move for someone trying to avoid detection. Do you think there could be more to the story about how her car ended up there? It’s always puzzled me why he'd risk exposure right near a bustling campus. Thoughts?
Has anyone else dug into the connection between Rita's case and her work at the college? I know there's been a lot of focus on Thompson's involvement, but I can't help but wonder if her chemistry research or colleagues might have played a role, even indirectly. A few of her colleagues expressed concerns about strange behavior around the campus during that time, though nothing was ever pursued. Has this angle been explored in more depth, or was it overlooked because of the evidence against Thompson? It just seems odd that a woman with such a stable career and life would abruptly vanish like that, even with the evidence pointing towards Thompson. Would love to hear if anyone has more background on her work life or any unusual occurrences reported by her colleagues around the time of her disappearance.