Post by Helen Dagner on May 3, 2012 0:48:31 GMT -5
Helen, way back when, I spoke with a retired cop about the bumper impressions in the snow where Kristine was dropped. This was on Bruce Lane, of course, so the subject of Dr. Danto came up. I took notes, which I had to dig around for just now. Two really weird things stand out. First, the guy went to the Ferndale PD and offered his services as well as his belief that Mark's murder was the work of a serial killer. Well, if Mark was the first victim, why would he make such a statement? Maybe because he was treating either Chris or John and KNEW or had serious reason to suspect that Jane Allen (and possibly others) was also a victim of this killer? The counter-argument is that he was just speculating just based on the fact that these other murders (of teenagers) had occurred in Oakland County. Danto was convinced that the killer left Kristine's body on Bruce Lane in order to personally confront him because of his involvement.
Second, and I find this really strange, when Danto appeared on t.v. to speak when Tim was missing, he was supposed to have given a subliminal message to the killer using the word "echo." They were hoping to goad the killer into leaving Tim's body on Echo Road in Bloomfield Township, and officers were assigned to stake out that road. Instead, Danto referred to the killer as a "squirrel." This suggested Squirrel Road, and the cops apparently had to quickly change course and stake out Squirrel Road. Now I don't know for a fact that Danto did not run this "squirrel" business by some of the task force before saying that on t.v., but my impression was that the guy did this on his own and the cops were caught off-guard.
So, (stick with me here--I know I sound crazy)--he subs in Squirrel Road for Echo Road, knowing that the area referenced in the note in Jane's pocket had relevance and that the killer would know that. In other words, the cops are going to figure out Jane's murder was involved, too, so give up because you are in too deep.
The guy isn't going to breach the doctor-patient privilege, but his patient doesn't know that for sure, so Danto gets close enough to the investigation to send a warning to the killer. The weak link in my speculation is that Danto might have found a way to breach the privilege if he knew who the killer was. But that is very debatable.
Danto then goes on to write/edit (with others) a book called The Human Side of Homicide. The book contains a compilation of the writings of numerous people, including Danto, who opens up the book with "A Psychiatric View of Those Who Kill." He ends by saying:
"This material clearly illustrates the fact that many violent and homicidal persons give early warning signs through their behavior. In my experience, these individuals are usually psychotic and usually suffering from either a schizophrenic reaction or paranoid type of personality trait disturbance. They are asking for help from others and communicating their need for control. When a homicide occurs, it is because that help and control has not been forthcoming and their cry for help has been unheard and unmet.
From my discussion, it is apparent that there have been many approaches to studying the psychological and psychodynamic factors in those who kill. Among those of us who deal with killers, study them, and treat them there has been a considerable move away from classical and traditional medical, psychiatric, and social models. Despite many insights that have developed from such research, there has been precious little money, talent or time devoted to this growing problem concerning the killer in society. . . . "
In a chapter called "Survivors of Homicide," he specifically notes that people who are related to or emotionally involved with the killer are victims, too. Of course all of this can be explained away just based simply on his training (the shrink-cop combo); the guy was just opining about an area he had studied and become an expert in. But thinking about that area described in the note and the obvious proximity of Squirrel Road, it really made me think.
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Second, and I find this really strange, when Danto appeared on t.v. to speak when Tim was missing, he was supposed to have given a subliminal message to the killer using the word "echo." They were hoping to goad the killer into leaving Tim's body on Echo Road in Bloomfield Township, and officers were assigned to stake out that road. Instead, Danto referred to the killer as a "squirrel." This suggested Squirrel Road, and the cops apparently had to quickly change course and stake out Squirrel Road. Now I don't know for a fact that Danto did not run this "squirrel" business by some of the task force before saying that on t.v., but my impression was that the guy did this on his own and the cops were caught off-guard.
So, (stick with me here--I know I sound crazy)--he subs in Squirrel Road for Echo Road, knowing that the area referenced in the note in Jane's pocket had relevance and that the killer would know that. In other words, the cops are going to figure out Jane's murder was involved, too, so give up because you are in too deep.
The guy isn't going to breach the doctor-patient privilege, but his patient doesn't know that for sure, so Danto gets close enough to the investigation to send a warning to the killer. The weak link in my speculation is that Danto might have found a way to breach the privilege if he knew who the killer was. But that is very debatable.
Danto then goes on to write/edit (with others) a book called The Human Side of Homicide. The book contains a compilation of the writings of numerous people, including Danto, who opens up the book with "A Psychiatric View of Those Who Kill." He ends by saying:
"This material clearly illustrates the fact that many violent and homicidal persons give early warning signs through their behavior. In my experience, these individuals are usually psychotic and usually suffering from either a schizophrenic reaction or paranoid type of personality trait disturbance. They are asking for help from others and communicating their need for control. When a homicide occurs, it is because that help and control has not been forthcoming and their cry for help has been unheard and unmet.
From my discussion, it is apparent that there have been many approaches to studying the psychological and psychodynamic factors in those who kill. Among those of us who deal with killers, study them, and treat them there has been a considerable move away from classical and traditional medical, psychiatric, and social models. Despite many insights that have developed from such research, there has been precious little money, talent or time devoted to this growing problem concerning the killer in society. . . . "
In a chapter called "Survivors of Homicide," he specifically notes that people who are related to or emotionally involved with the killer are victims, too. Of course all of this can be explained away just based simply on his training (the shrink-cop combo); the guy was just opining about an area he had studied and become an expert in. But thinking about that area described in the note and the obvious proximity of Squirrel Road, it really made me think.
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