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Hey everyone,
I came across Carol DeArment's case, and something that caught my interest is the timeline between her disappearance and when Donald's car was searched. Have there been any discussions about the specifics of when authorities first looked into his vehicle and found the blood? I’m curious about whether there might have been any delay that could have allowed evidence contamination or if there were any reasons given for when the search took place. Seems crucial, especially with how quickly evidence can degrade or be tampered with. It's baffling to think how some pieces of the puzzle might have slipped through due to timing. Anyone have more info or insights on this aspect?
I was reading about Carol DeArment's case again, and something stuck out to me about the trunk of Donald's car. Blood matching her type was found there, but there wasn't enough evidence to charge him? It seems baffling considering how crucial the trunk was in linking him to her disappearance. It makes me wonder about the forensic capabilities back in the '80s and why they couldn't make the case stronger. Did they not have enough resources, or was there a lack of thorough investigation? It’s just so frustrating to think this crucial piece might not have been fully utilized. Anyone else feel like this aspect needs more scrutiny?
It's wild how some cases just never get resolved, even with so many clues pointing in a particular direction. I'm stuck on the detail about Carol's car being found with the keys in the ignition and her essentials just left inside. It seems so staged, almost like someone wanted it to look like she got home safely but had to rush off afterward. The fact that her glasses and purse were left really hits me—those aren't things you'd just leave behind if you stepped out for a quick errand. It gives me chills thinking of her being so close to home but something or someone preventing her from going inside.
The connection to her great-grandfather, Kresge, is just another layer to the tragedy—so public yet so personal. Even with all this attention, it baffles me how there wasn't enough to charge Donald back then, especially with the blood evidence. I wonder if him shutting down and passing away before investigators got more answers is part of why this case has stayed cold for so long. Cases like these make you wonder if the answers will ever come to light.