Hair academy student arrested in Cowell murder
Thursday, October 7, 2010
Christopher Scott Wilson, 29, of Wenatchee, has his first court appearance since becoming a suspect in the murder of Mackenzie Cowell.
Wendy Cowell, mother of murder victim Mackenzie Cowell, listens at a court hearing for Christopher Scott Wilson, 29, of Wenatchee who has his first court appearance since becoming a suspect in the murder of Mackenzie Cowell.
Mackenzie’s mom doesn’t know Wilson
Wendy Cowell, mother of murder victim Mackenzie Cowell, had never heard of Christopher Scott Wilson before the leader of the task force investigating her daughter’s death called her at 10:47 a.m. Wednesday.
Robbin Wagg had called to tell her that Wilson had been arrested for Mackenzie’s murder.
It was welcome news.
“I have always maintained that the only thing worse than losing a child to murder is to have it go unpunished,” Cowell said. “The next part is going to be facing him in court.”
The Wenatchee woman called Mackenzie “the best daughter anyone could ever have. She was full of love and happiness and made us all very proud to know her. She had a great future that someone decided they could take from her.”
She said that while her daughter was missing in February, she heard from numerous psychics around the country and one of them told her that “a person named Chris had done it.” Cowell said she cannot remember the psychic’s name.
Mackenzie Cowell is also the daughter of Reid Cowell of the Orondo area. He could not be reached for comment.
WENATCHEE — A 29-year-old student at the Academy of Hair Design in Wenatchee was charged this morning with second-degree murder in the death of fellow academy student Mackenzie Cowell.
Bail was set at $1 million for Christopher Scott Wilson, who is being held in the Chelan County Regional Justice Center after his arrest Wednesday at his home. Superior Court Judge Lesley Allan said during a preliminary hearing for Wilson that she found probable cause to hold him for Cowell’s murder.
Wilson told the packed courtroom that he has no income at this time. He was represented at the preliminary hearing by Wenatchee public defender Keith Howard. After the hearing, Howard declined to comment.
Wilson’s mother, Kathleen Zornes, also did not comment.
Chelan County Prosecutor Gary Riesen charged Wilson in a two-page document that included few details, alleging the man killed Cowell on Feb. 9. If convicted, Wilson faces up to life in prison.
A motive for the crime was not listed in a news release sent out Wednesday by the task force investigating the 17-year-old Wenatchee girl’s murder.
Task force spokesman Sgt. John Kruse said in the news release that investigators made the arrest after receiving a DNA match from the state crime lab Sept. 23. Of the time lag between when the task force received the DNA information and Wednesday’s arrest, Kruse said, “We wanted to do our work regarding our suspect before making an arrest.”
When Kruse was asked if any more arrests are anticipated, he said he is “not prepared to comment on that at this time.”
He also declined to say if investigators considered Wilson a suspect before the DNA match.
He said, however, that Wilson was still a student at the academy at the time of his arrest Wednesday.
Wilson was a student with Cowell at the Academy of Hair Design at the time she went missing on Feb. 9, according to the news release. Cowell was last seen getting into her car in a parking lot behind the academy. The news release stated, “Wilson left the beauty school around the same time she did on Feb. 9.”
“Wilson was contacted, along with other students at the school and gave a voluntary DNA sample to investigators,” the release stated.
The Sept. 23 crime lab results allowed investigators “to tie Wilson’s DNA profile to DNA found on a piece of duct tape recovered from where Cowell’s body was found” along the shoreline at Crescent Bar Feb. 13,” the release stated. “In addition to Wilson’s DNA, blood from Mackenzie Cowell was also found on this piece of duct tape.”
Investigators served “several” search warrants Wednesday “concerning Wilson and are continuing to interview potential witnesses for further information,” according to Kruse.
At 8:40 a.m., officers knocked on the apartment door where Wilson lived in the basement of Salon Couture at 404 S. Chelan Ave.
“It appeared we woke him up,” Kruse said in a phone interview this morning.
Wilson voluntarily went to the police station where he was interviewed and then arrested, Kruse said.
As Wilson was being interviewed, other officers with the task force that has been investigating Cowell’s murder sealed off the hair business with yellow crime scene tape. The business was not allowed to open.
Denise Warden, a stylist who has rented a work station at Salon Couture for four years, said Wilson wasn’t affiliated with the salon, but lived in a basement apartment in the salon building.
His mother, Kathleen Zornes, owns the building, Warden said.
Robbin Wagg, commander of the multi-agency task force, said in the news release, “We are pleased we could make an arrest in this case to help bring some closure to Mackenzie’s family as well as the rest of the community.”
He praised “the outstanding work” done by members of the task force but said “a great deal of work lies ahead for the task force as we continue to investigate Wilson’s actions regarding this case.”
In addition to taking classes at the Academy of Hair Design, Mackenzie Cowell was a senior at Wenatchee High School. She was a member of the Apple-Ettes dance team there.
She was the object of organized searches after her abandoned car was found about 10 p.m. Feb. 9. Residents of Pitcher Canyon in the Squilchuck area reported they found an abandoned red 1997 Pontiac Grand Prix. They saw women’s clothing and a purse inside the car. Sheriff’s deputies tracked the car’s registration to Cowell’s parents, who said the 17-year-old was past curfew for the night.
Investigators said they had no leads in the case until about 12:45 p.m. Feb. 13 when someone walking the beach found her body at Crescent Bar. An investigator said at the time that it appeared her body had been put there by someone.
Investigators have said she was fully clothed and she was not sexually assaulted.
Her death certificate stated that she had been strangled and stabbed in the neck. Blunt impact to the head also significantly contributed to her death.
Investigators have said they do not know where Cowell was killed.
In July, investigators released information that a Maxam brand knife had been found at the riverbank near where Cowell’s body was found. “It was evident to us it was used as part of the homicide,” said Doug Jones, another task force spokesman.
World staff writer Christine Pratt contributed to this report
Dee Riggs: 664-7147
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hadenough 2 years, 7 months ago
What was the point of naming this man's mother?
CHELZEE 2 years, 7 months ago
THANK YOU! I am sure that his family is dealing with the loss of their son right now, putting her name out there to be harassed is totally uncalled for!
JustSomeone 2 years, 7 months ago
The conference has been up and running. it just now ended.
sablair 2 years, 7 months ago
I had to go to a different news organization to hear it. I have to say...i'm a bit dissapointed that WW didn't let us know what we needed to listen in!!!!
pruitt 2 years, 7 months ago
I'm sorry some folks had trouble viewing the livestream of the conference. We will have a replay up shortly, which hopefully will work for everyone. We live tweeted the conference here: http://twitter.com/Wenatcheeworld
We will also have a story out of the conference up shortly. It's being written as I type.
~ Brianne Pruitt, Web editor The Wenatchee World
johnny 2 years, 7 months ago
His Mom is a murder victim too. This probably killed her business, especially if the murder took place in the basement apartment.
lindak51 2 years, 7 months ago
am so glad they got someone just hope its the right one prayers go out to mckenzies family and this scumbags family, too. my granddaughter was her friend and i've been scared for a long time. now maybe the town can get out from this dark cloud
2 years, 7 months ago
I don't see how this will kill her business, unless the stylist want to leave. They are they ones who bring in the business. The stylist rent the chairs out from her. I will still go to my stylist at the house to get my hair cut. Kathleen(Christopher's mom) usually worked at the front desk and is a sweet, warm, person.
justanotheropinion 2 years, 7 months ago
Why would any family that has to deal with this, want to stay in this small community?? That is why the salon will close!! Come on!! Please if this were your family, would you stay hear? I have one thought, 2ND degree?? I think he was made to be an accomplice, buy someone "close" to him, that's how he kept his mouth shut this long! Makes sense!
pruitt 2 years, 7 months ago
The replay of today's press conference will not be posted until 2 or 3 this afternoon. Sorry for the delay, thanks for your understanding.
~ Brianne Pruitt, Web editor The Wenatchee World
fightinsideofme 2 years, 7 months ago
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justanotheropinion 2 years, 7 months ago
Just like my sign in name, this is nothing more than peoples "opinions" & will be till it's done, so chill people! & MY "opinion" is, he was not the killer, but did play a role, I won't say who I "think" the killer is. But like I said before, it's someone very close & that is why he has been able to go this long without saying anything? So we still live in America, express "your opinions" but do it knowing many, many people are hurting on all sides.
androgEros 2 years, 7 months ago
Kathleen, (Chris's mother) was named, because she is the owner of Salon Coture on S. Wenatchee Ave. Chris was living in the basement apartment, however he had no affiliation with the salon, or the stylists who rent chair space from Kathleen. There was blood found in the stairwell leading to Chris's apartment, but it has not been determined who's blood it was, or when or how it was deposited there. This should, in no way, affect the operation of Salon Coture, as Chris was not associated with the salon, only with the salon's owner; his mother.
androgEros 2 years, 7 months ago
I agree with the "opinion" that Chris may not be the only person that was responsible for Mackenzie's death. He may have been an involved party, but how did he get Mackenzie's car out to Squillchuck, and her body out to Crescent Bar all by himself?
I want to hear Chris's plea.
Berta062 2 years, 7 months ago
I would really like to hear the accountability of the funeral homes Chris worked for and the fact he liked to cut up bodies. What and why would a funeral home cut up bodies. My husband was cremated and if I found out his body was cut on in any way I would come unglued. Got any answers?
justanotheropinion 2 years, 7 months ago
Linda?? I agree with you! But that's not how life, or this town works, sorry to say.It's sad the family get dragged into this! I do feel for them, but fact is, why would they stay in a small community with people constantly whispering your son is a murderer behind there backs or worse? I don't like it, I wish the community could stand behind both families & support them. BUT THAT WONT HAPPEN. Sorry & it's been said by several "clients" that he did watch the place at night, cleaned it & was seen several times working the desk, so? I hope the workers can find employment soon, cause as sad as it is to say, that place is done.
androgEros 2 years, 7 months ago
I've never heard that he worked the desk. Watching the place at night, was just because he lived in the basement apt. Not because he worked for the salon.
Anyhow, Kathleen shouldn't have to sell her home and her business, uproot her family and her entire life, and flee because of what her son may or may not have done.
The people in this town need to place blame where blame is due, and NOT until it's proven beyond all shadow of a doubt. Kathleen's business is not on trial here.
wenatchee2010 2 years, 7 months ago
from the interview with Mack's mom - She said that while her daughter was missing in February, she heard from numerous psychics around the country and one of them told her that “a person named Chris had done it.” Cowell said she cannot remember the psychic’s name.
---Not sure if I remember right, but didn't the psychic also say something about how she was being held in a basement? and through the window she could see a peach house? Or something along those lines? I'm not sure if wenworld posted anything about the psychic but that's what I was informed. Anyways... if that was really said and he really did do it, I will have some major goosebumps!
androgEros 2 years, 7 months ago
A huge amount of the "evidence" presented, is nothing more than hearsay. The police were NOT able to confirm, with the hotel that he was know to have worked at, that he ever strangled a girl to death; as was alleged against him.
The accusation that Chris had a budding relationship with Mackenzie seems rather odd, since Mackenzie's own mother had NEVER hear of Chris before Friday. This could have been a vicious retaliation against Chris, by a jealous girl that he didn't show interest in.
Mackenzie's mother cannot even remember the name of this “supposed” psychic. This “alleged” psychic contacted Mackenzie's mother, she didn't solicit this “psychic's” services. There is no proof this person was a real psychic, and not just someone trying to sway the investigation to focus on Chris.
No one has given one shred of evidence, like irrefutable fingerprints from the knife found on the beach in Crescent Bar. But this town has done a great job of carefully piecing together the most questionable propaganda that they can dredge up on Chris. I guess we better all start cleaning the skeletons out of our closets. Your entire past can be used against you in a court of law.
androgEros 2 years, 7 months ago
Why didn't "phantom psychic" go to the police if they were so sure that they had a vision of Mackenzie's location?
moon 2 years, 7 months ago
Berta, he was most likely referring to embalming process, and being morbid& dark to freak that person out by exaggerating.
wenatchee2010 2 years, 7 months ago
Some ones comment from an article back in feb.... also gave me goosebumps!
junglefever (Chanel Hunter) says... They are not metally ill, its obvious the people involved were very smart because they don't have any suspects yet. Right? This was not a random killing, there was a reason they murderered this girl, which nobody deserves to die. However, somebody had a lot of against her to do this. Was it for money? Gangs? Nobody knows. I wish she could tell us, the evidence she left behind will tell a story, eventually. I am not afraid at all, and from what I know from this case, It won't happen again, for whatever reason, Mackenzie was the only target. I have respect for MC, and its very hard for me to say this stuff, because she was not at fault, she was an innocent girl.
But yes, I believe the people who did this didn't have a conscience, and they like publicity, the killers were probably at the vigil, they most likely helped in the search, and they probably mourned with their friends and family. The criminal mind is very disturbing, they feel control when they are present at these mourning functions so to speak. The killers are not hiding, they are out in the community and I believe they are still in Wenatchee, but they are not going to kill you, they did what they wanted to do, its not a serial killer.
RIP MC
February 17, 2010 at 10:42 a.m.
androgEros 2 years, 7 months ago
moon; You are an incredible judge of character. THAT is something I could TOTALLY see Chris doing. Love him dearly, but the man is a QUEEN! He has a Marilyn Mansonesque shock-factor.
SueB 2 years, 7 months ago
Linda, I highly doubt some jealous girl would go to the lengths you are suggesting. "Here Chris, lick this piece of duct tape so I can frame you in the murder of MC" Good grief. Does the fact that he seemed to have some morbid fascination with dead people make him guilty? No, but add all the pieces together, leaving work at the same time, talk of him saying he found her attractive, his own stories, and his DNA certainly does make you wonder. As far as skeletons in our proverbial closets, I personally do not have any warped pictures plastered all over the internet that I created. Nor do I have blogs on myspace talking about doing horrific things to other people's wives etc. This guy was disturbed to stay the least...
myownopinion 2 years, 7 months ago
androgEros as much as it pains me too point this out you seem blinded by your friendship. You stated earlier that a fingerprint on duct tape isnt proof he did it. You must have forgotten that tiny piece of DNA he left behind as well.
He stated to police that he had nothing to do with Mac period that he didn't socialize with her if this is the case how did his DNA and his DNA alone end up on a piece of duct tape that had her blood on it.
You state that everyone is seeking revenge on him. Why would anybody go this far to set him up are you saying that his DNA was planted on that duct tape. I'm not saying he killed poor Mackenzie but I do believe he either did it or he very well knows who did and he helped. DNA does not lie he was there when she met her untimely demise Finger prints arent DNA. DNA is much more concrete and cant just happen to be there when the person is claiming he did not have any involvement with her at all
SueB 2 years, 7 months ago
I wanted to say one more thing. The fact that MC's mom had never heard about Chris doesn't mean a thing. Parents do not know of every single one of their kids friends. Especially if they think they might not approve of them for one reason or another.
mrslickt 2 years, 7 months ago
I'm sorry if I offend anyone, and I feel bad for all the people and families affected by this case, but I fear that this arrest is a PR play by local law enforcement. Based on what I heard at the press conference, there is nothing more than a little bit of circumstantial evidence supporting this arrest. If Christopher Wilson committed this crime, why would you allow him to continue to go to school at the Academy for two weeks after the DNA came back? I fear that this is a desperate effort undertaken to relieve the immense pressure on the Task Force to obtain an arrest in this case. I hope I am wrong, but something is fishy here. I also cannot believe how many dozens of folks who have already apparently condemned Christopher over this already - yet we have no more information now than we did yesterday; and there is nothing available, information-wise, that makes this look to me like more than a community-appeasing action. Further, what ever came of the knife the investigators reported was found at the Crescent Bar crime scene? This morning, I heard Capt Jones say, three times, that a murder weapon had not been found - yet the article clearly states that this mystery knife was involved. Where is the rest of the set they claim it would be missing from? Seems to me this would be kind of a big deal. This makes me question the voracity of the information that has been released so far. I think the whole community needs to sit back and take a real deep breath. Do we want to crucify just anyone over this, or do we want to bring a cold-blooded killer to justice? I, for one, wish to see a LOT more information before I decide what to believe. So far the information provided does not convince me at all concerning Christopher Wilson's involvement. If anything, this morning's conference put major additional doubts in my mind.
androgEros 2 years, 7 months ago
myownopinion wrote "You state that everyone is seeking revenge on him."
Uh.... No, I never stated that. It is slander to claim that a person said something they didn't. Tread cautiously.
I only suspect one person.
androgEros 2 years, 7 months ago
mrslickt (Aaron Griffith), I bow humbly to you!
myownopinion 2 years, 7 months ago
androgEros "It is slander to claim that a person said something they didn't. Tread cautiously."
How do you know these statements are not factual and that he did in fact say these things too people. I'm not condemning him or saying he is guilty but you come a cross as if you know with out a shadow of a doubt he had NO involvement in this matter. Like I said before DNA is a very damning piece of evidence. Its not like he might have touched the duct tape his DNA was on it meaning hair folicles, saliva, or something else was on it.
As far as this being a PR play I dont see that I see it as they have enough evidence to hold him and get him off the streets till they figure out what his involvement is in this matter. DNA doesn't lie people he was there or had some involvement and charging him with the 2nd degree charge may be a way to get him to talk. If he did I hope he never sees the light of day but if he knows what happened to this girl he better start singin like a song bird cause he may be about to take the whole responsibility on his own shoulders
ImJustsaying 2 years, 7 months ago
mrslickt, I believe that the determination that this particular type of knife was used to kill MacKenzie was made during the autopsy...as a result of database info and experience on what patterns different kinds of knives make, etc. I don't believe they have to have the physical knife to determine that...there are experts in identifying that sort of thing. IF they found the knife it would certainly help.
And, DNA is not circumstantial evidence. The evidence they presented was sufficient to cause a judge to post incredibly high bail and allow them to take until Monday to make final charges. Judges do not do that lightly.
@androgEros All the police said was that they have not confirmed that there was an event such as Christopher described at the hotel. By the very nature of it being a hotel, this person HE purportedly CLAIMED to have killed could have been passing through...and the body removed to a location where it would not be found(there are tons of options in that area for hiding things in the woods)and strangling is not messy...if she was passing through, there would only be a missing persons report(provided she was well enough connected back home to inspire one) in her hometown, wherever that might be...there would not necessarily be an unsolved murder case in eburg...and what the Chief said was "We haven't found any unsolved murder cases in that area". If you read the affidavit that lists information, this was not all circumstantial evidence. If it were, they would never have officially charged him...they would not take the chance on it being thrown out of court...that is why they waited so long to arrest him...they want no mixups...no chance of him slipping by...you can't charge a person a second time...so you'd better be sure you have it right the first time, technicalities abound!
Here is the link to the article on the news conference...they have added pdf docs of the affidavit and official charges if you're interested.
Court documents shed light on case by Dee Riggs
I will agree that the town should not condemn him until he's proven guilty...but, I confess...the safest place for him right now is jail...there are too many folks out here who are not going to be happy with life in prison.(which is what they are going for)
androgEros 2 years, 7 months ago
Not one person has acknowledged that hair stylists OFTEN use duct tape to remove the hair from their clothes after they leave work. Duct tape is sticky enough to remove hair from clothes, unlike anything else. My mother-in-law NEVER went to beauty school without a roll of tape in her gym bag. They worked together in a hair salon, for goodness sake. Chris's "DNA" could have gotten on Mackenzie any number of ways. I am no more saying he is innocent, than the vast majority is saying he's innocent. I just think that people are willing to hang Chris when all the dots do NOT connect. I am playing devil's advocate, since not many people seem to have the nerve or the curious mind to do it.
ImJustsaying 2 years, 7 months ago
LOL! Hilarious...laughing at me...obviously you don't need the link...just scroll up to the article. I've ready too many articles...
androgEros 2 years, 7 months ago
@ImJustSaying; previous reports had been made, that there was a knife found on the beach at Crescent Bar, that had "definitely been involved in the crime". But now, that knife seems to have disappeared from the investigation. Was it the knife used to puncture Mackenzie's throat? Was it used to try to amputate her arm? Why isn't it being tested for fingerprints? A knife wound is a lot more solid evidence than a piece of duct tape. But now, the tape is all that is being investigated. Tell us where the knife went.
FormerResident 2 years, 7 months ago
I have been reading the posts and feel I need to comment. 1. Police do NOT make PR arrests for murder, thats why an order was filed with the court. Have there been mistakes in the past, yes. No one is perfect! 2. You don't have to have fingerprints on a knife to arrest someone. 3. Law Enforcement do not release every piece of evidence to the media. They also do not disclose all of the information in a case. 4. I think friends of the accused are either trying to make others believe he couldn't do it or they are trying to convince themselves that their friend couldn't harm another person. This is human nature, no one wants to believe the worst in someone. 5. Wenatchee is a small enough town that murders like this impact the community. His mother, brother, aunt, uncle, etc. will be looked at by others in a different light. Where I am at, murders happen once a week. Unless it is an expectional case, it is only reported on the news and then you don't hear about it until the trial starts. Wenatchee is not like this, extreme crimes like this impact everyone. 6. Police work with psychics all the time. The do NOT have to disclose this information, nor do they have to believe the person. 7. DNA results take a long time to get results. The fact that they did not test some people until August plays a role in how long it takes to get a match. 8. Police are NOT going to inform the school or his family that they are looking at him for murder. That is why he continued to attend school, no one knew but law enforcement. 9. Just because someone has a "Goth" look does not mean they are a criminal. He could have easily looked like a model and done this. 10. He could have easily done this by himself. Your body can do anything when under stress, pressure, adrenaline, etc., when trying to conceal something like this. 11. Just because a person works at a funeral home does not make them a freak. It is what they do while working and in their daily lives make them a freak.
With that being said, I am NOT saying he did this, BUT it strongly suggests he was involved. Whether its with another person or by himself. I know this comment will not sit well with others but read it with an open mind.
mrslickt 2 years, 7 months ago
As I stated - read for yourself - the previous article stated that they found a unique knife from a rare unique set at the scene in Crescent Bar. Find that set! As for the DNA, I think other comments really hit the point with the probability that the tape came from any number of sources and that Christopher's DNA could have been on it through any number of non-criminal scenarios. Duct tape is extremely tacky - it will pull hair, follicle matter, and skin cells if it touches skin. I simply do not know enough about this sample of tape to make a determination. Also, an new point that has yet to be made here: There are rumours of blood being found in the stairwell leading to the apartment. News flash: Christopher apparently did not live there in February. I'd like to see this explained away. There are still WAY too many holes in this case for me to condemn this young man. I still fear that the murderer is walking among us.
JimboBear 2 years, 7 months ago
Linda Edgerton says: ". . . previous reports had been made, that there was a knife found on the beach at Crescent Bar, that had "definitely been involved in the crime". But now, that knife seems to have disappeared from the investigation. Was it the knife used to puncture Mackenzie's throat? Was it used to try to amputate her arm? Why isn't it being tested for fingerprints? A knife wound is a lot more solid evidence than a piece of duct tape. But now, the tape is all that is being investigated. Tell us where the knife went."
You know Linda, I don't mean to be insulting nor am I trying to start an argument with you, but posts like this one of yours and some of the others that I've seen here sound as though you are attempting to try this case right here in this forum. Questions such as you ask will be asked at trial, and have probably been asked throughout the investigation. Can't you just leave all this to the professionals, and let the justice system take it's course? Attempting to try it here is just as bad as being among those who would declare him guilty without a trial.
Relax Girl! Your questions will be answered in time, and not by a bunch of bloggers but by the witnesses and the accused when this case comes to trial. In the meantime, I doubt that the prosecutors or the defense team really need you to guide them in their efforts.
mrslickt 2 years, 7 months ago
Sorry, one more thing before I shut up for the day: I do not know Christopher. Couldn't identify him if my life depended on it. Never met him. I am not a friend trying to paint him in a good light. If the investigation reveals clear, convincing evidence of his involvement I will change my tune. I'm just saying there has been nothing convincing so far and there are a lot of blank spots - too many questions that have not been answered and, I'm sure, many more that need to be asked that haven't been.
FormerResident 2 years, 7 months ago
I just read the comment about duct tape. I know alot of stylists and none of them use duct tape. Duct tape is extremely sticky and can leave residue behind. I don't think anyone would want that on their clothing. Packing tape or a clothing roller is used to remove hair. Yes - I worked at 3 salons in Wenatchee for severals years, I also have witnessed stylists getting hair off of themselves. Not one of them used duct tape. I also have many friends that are stylists and they do not use duct tape.
girlfawkes 2 years, 7 months ago
"Not one person has acknowledged that hair stylists OFTEN use duct tape to remove the hair from their clothes after they leave work."
OK, sure. Whatever. They use it all the time. How did it get the victim's blood on it?
"But now, that knife seems to have disappeared from the investigation. Was it the knife used to puncture Mackenzie's throat? Was it used to try to amputate her arm? Why isn't it being tested for fingerprints? A knife wound is a lot more solid evidence than a piece of duct tape. But now, the tape is all that is being investigated. Tell us where the knife went."
The knife is carefully inventoried and in an evidence locker somewhere. Most likely no fingerprints or a suspect's DNA were found on it. People do wear gloves on occasion when disposing of evidence or using any tool in the commission of a crime. It's pretty elementary.
This will all be revealed at trial. Asking these questions now is disingenuous at best. If the evidence is insufficient a jury will likely make the right determination.
androgEros 2 years, 7 months ago
JimboBear, I almost took offense to your post,until it hit me that you are comparing me to a judicial investigator; that, I can hardly be offended by.
I disagree that I am “trying” the case here. I have been following this blog, (and it's sister blog on a previous article,) since the story was posted. I have done nothing more than point out my observations about the evidence that has been released, and how it is being handled. I have an extraordinarily analytical mind, and I break things down in ways that most people couldn't have the attentiveness to follow. I have made absolutely no acclamation, whatsoever, that Chris Wilson is or is not guilty of killing Mackenzie Cowell. When did it become not allowed for people to listen to every single detail of a crime and draw their own conclusions? I am not testifying, under oath. I am only stating my observations about the material that is presented by the court. I believe freedom of speech includes freedom of opinion. And since this blog is here for public comments, this is the proper venue for speculation.
justanotheropinion 2 years, 7 months ago
my last post of the day, as far as the stairwell? Why does it matter if he lived there or not? His mom owns the place? He probably had access anytime he wanted? Why wouldn't he take her there? This is just getting stupid, just wait & see
FormerResident 2 years, 7 months ago
"Not one person has acknowledged that hair stylists OFTEN use duct tape to remove the hair from their clothes after they leave work."
OK, sure. Whatever. They use it all the time. How did it get the victim's blood on it?
*****If this was directed at me, my point was hair stylists do not commonly use it. So the fact is DNA was on it, is not because he attended the "academy or he lived below a salon" It meant there was another reason he had and used it.
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androgEros 2 years, 7 months ago
@FormerResident, I cant say it any better than Mrs did:
"mrslickt (Aaron Griffith) says... As I stated - read for yourself - the previous article stated that they found a unique knife from a rare unique set at the scene in Crescent Bar. Find that set! As for the DNA, I think other comments really hit the point with the probability that the tape came from any number of sources and that Christopher's DNA could have been on it through any number of non-criminal scenarios. Duct tape is extremely tacky - it will pull hair, follicle matter, and skin cells if it touches skin. I simply do not know enough about this sample of tape to make a determination."
androgEros 2 years, 7 months ago
Jimbo, you don't know me at all. And you're the FIRST person that has EVER said I don't lack esteem. I am the most self-condemning person I've ever known. And if I could just shake things off, and not care like most people, believe me I would in a heart-beat. I never said it is a good thing to be analytical. This entire blog is proof that when you question things, people automatically alienate you. Butg, nevertheless, we'll see who's right in the end.
androgEros 2 years, 7 months ago
Then quit reading my comments, AnnaNimity. Why aren't you flaming the posters who come right out and say "Chris killed Mackenzie"? What, no one can assume innocent until proven guilty. God this town is sick.
REASONANDLOGIC 2 years, 7 months ago
I have an easier time believing this young man is being paraded around the media to help Mike Harums reelection campaign than I can believe a solitary young man somehow completely ducked suspicion by multiple state city county and federal law enforcement agencies. Only time will tell.
dwilliams 2 years, 7 months ago
The blood spatter evidence in the apartment, if Cowell's, will be plenty of evidence to convict.
johnny 2 years, 7 months ago
I'm not sure why some people find it hard to believe he may have done this alone. He would have kileld her in the basement of of the hair salon, left her there while he ditched the car and walked back to Wenatchee (sounds like there might be some witnesses to this) and then took her to Crescent Bar in his car that night or later that week. The primary question to me is why or how did she end up at his home?
jakat60 2 years, 7 months ago
David123...i remembered that too and went back thru prior posts on prior articles, and here is the link. Not too close if you ask me. http://www.briansdreams.com/dreams/2010/feb/week2.19.jpg
androgEros 2 years, 7 months ago
There has been no proof found, that Mackenzie was at Chris' home before she was murdered. She was only seen driving in that direction. If she had been killed in Chris' basement, it would have been difficult for him to extract her body from the basement on his own. Chris wasn't even living in the apartment at the salon in February. Yeah, he probably had access to the apartment, but his mother would have likely seen if he had dragged a dead body up from the basement. Not to mention, if he used his car to dispose of her body, her DNA would be all over his car.
jakat60 2 years, 7 months ago
Here is the Dream Discussion link. Pretty funny, really, now that we have some real facts. http://www.briansprediction.com/dreamf/index.php?topic=897.0
girlfawkes 2 years, 7 months ago
"Not to mention, if he used his car to dispose of her body, her DNA would be all over his car."
I am hearing murmers of a black Jetta being sought. One that Chris owned previously. And sold after the murder.
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TaMmJ81 2 years, 7 months ago
Our prayers go out to both of the families. RIP Mackenzie!!!!
androgEros 2 years, 7 months ago
mrslickt, I would love to meet you in person. You have a brilliant mind. You should be the poster-boy of the exemplary jury panelist. It is refreshing to see someone read between the lines, and question what we are programmed to believe.
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myownoppinion 2 years, 7 months ago
Pray for both families they have both been through and are going to continue to go through alot of mental and emmotional pain and suffering. Salon Couture is a great salon with wonderful stylists and kind owners. If you choose not to go there thats your own decision but keep it to yourself. You dont know what happened that day and non of those girls that work at the salon had anything to do with it as far as anyone knows. Support your local businesses because that is what we have, we are a community, we are a small area that has had a tragedy happen. Think of both families think of the pain. Point your anger and hurt at the person who did this awful thing NOT the people it is affecting. Put yourself in both of those parents shoes... think about your opinion and thoughts and then think of how you would want people to treat you. I will support the salon and both families in any way i can. This is our community WE need protect it and ourselves. Think before you speak.
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androgEros 2 years, 7 months ago
Only if someone presents irrefutable evidence that Christopher Wilson kiilled Mackenzie Cowell, will I step down. No person here, or anywhere is going to force me to condemn him as guilty. If it is proved beyond all shadow o a doubt, I suppose I will concede. l am just sick of people being ready to hang the first person that blame is placed on.
johnny 2 years, 7 months ago
androgEros Where you on the OJ jury?
myownopinion 2 years, 7 months ago
I have a question everyone is saying his dna could have transfered his hair while they worked but what im trying to figure out is who ever said it was her duct tape that was used or am I just missing something
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johnny 2 years, 7 months ago
I'm surprised nothing has been said about the footprints that were found around MC's abandoned car. To fit the theory they should be a match to Christopher Wilson. Hopefully they took some measurements pictures etc.
mrslickt 2 years, 7 months ago
@JustaReader: Links? Please?
@Chevygirl: The reports indicate that the tape was near her body, not on her body.
@everyone: Good night, take care. We shall find out more in the days to come.
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mom1 2 years, 7 months ago
does it not seem a little odd to anybody that a break in the case comes right before elections.........months ago i thought this was going to happen,I am greatful for a break in the case but they stated that they have known for weeks. What else have they been holding back for the elections.
Saddened 2 years, 7 months ago
Just heard on KIRO from the police that they took a SWAB from his MOUTH at the school he is currently attending.
This would put the "hair" issue to bed.
Aside from that, the facts are coming out and will continue to do so... let's all just collect the facts, and THEN make an informed decision.
RIP MacKenzie!
wenatchee509girl 2 years, 7 months ago
Saddened: Yes, they took the swab from his mouth to get a sample of his DNA. The DNA from the mouth can match DNA from anywhere in the body (blood, hair, semen, etc). Just because they took the sample swab from his mouth does not rule out that it could have been hair on the duct tape.
girlfawkes 2 years, 7 months ago
"Just heard on KIRO from the police that they took a SWAB from his MOUTH at the school he is currently attending.
This would put the "hair" issue to bed"
Cheek swabs are the norm for samples. DNA is DNA is DNA. Whether it came from saliva, skin, or hair cells, the DNA is identical in each case. It doesn't answer what the specific sample on the duct tape was.
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bigdaddyjwa 2 years, 7 months ago
The 1st sentence was @ slick the rest is to all the gossipers in this town sorry to be such a jerk about it but I remember how much anger I felt when people would be talking about it and non of it was even factual this is a horrible crime and it is hurting all people involved so lets not add to that pain!!!
dwilliams 2 years, 7 months ago
From court documents as posted on KIRO News website:
One friend wrote a letter to police in August claiming Wilson had an "obsession with death, dead bodies and serial killers" and had once tried to choke a female friend.
Another woman called police and said she worked with Wilson previously and that he told her he killed a guest at an Ellensburg-area hotel where he worked several years ago by strangling her with a belt, according to the court documents. Police wrote that they were not able to confirm the killing occured.
johnny 2 years, 7 months ago
I am doubtful his obsession with serial killers and his "admission" of strangling somone from an Ellensburg hotel will ever make it into court, especially if the defense gets a change of venue to liberal Western Washington.
I am curious how long businesses like Lowe's keep their security cameras footage? If the crime went down as suggested, I'm sure Mr Wilson was purchasing "cleanng" products in the days following Feb. 9th.
johnny 2 years, 7 months ago
On the camera subject, WSDOT has cameras on both bridges and at Grant Rd Intersection. If they still have footage you wold expect to see a Black Jetta sometime after Feb9th in some footage.
BiggieD 2 years, 7 months ago
I know this for a fact: Kathleen and her husband lived in the basement apartment of the salon until the middle of June of this year. Christopher moved into the studio at the end of June of this year. He was living at the Birkhill Apartments until June 25, 2010
Remember, Innocent until proven Guilty
lucybrown 2 years, 7 months ago
I think his DNA got on the duct tape from him tearing off a piece with his mouth.
Makena 2 years, 7 months ago
@Citizen12 - Well said!
chernova 2 years, 7 months ago
Glad something is happening on this case. Her mom looks so sad and I hurt for her. May this come to a conclusion soon so her family can get the closure they need and deserve. God be with you and I know He is.
SunnyGirl 2 years, 7 months ago
I can't believe people are bringing the election into this. Obviously there are a few Burnett supporters.
JeffR 2 years, 7 months ago
mrslickt - "Good night, take care. We shall find out more in the days to come." . Unless Mr. Wilson is released or another arrest is made there may be very little additional information made public until the trial.
infoforyou 2 years, 7 months ago
HOW BOUT THIS..... http://www.kirotv.com/download/2010/1007/25316982.pdf
BAM!
infoforyou 2 years, 7 months ago
Here's a vid of him entering the court... EMO? not so much now...http://www.kirotv.com/video/25317043/index.html
TattooJohnny 2 years, 7 months ago
info guy- KIRO download worked good but the video isn't correct. Can you try it again? thanks
What are they(LE) suggesting happened to her body for 3 days? from the death to deposit on the riverbank? Have they said?
althor 2 years, 7 months ago
So...why would he lie to the police if he was completely innocent? That's the biggest indicator of guilt to me.
androgEros 2 years, 7 months ago
It could have taken Mackenzie's body three days to float down the Columbia, and end up in Crescent Bar, but then how could her body get through the dam? And she was found with her feet in the water but not her head. I've never been to Crescent Bar, is it isolated or highly populated? There are areas around Wenatchee, where a body could easily go unnoticed on the riverbanks for days or weeks. But, again, I know nothing of that area's geography.
Something doesn't add up.
This case gave me nightmares, all night long, when I WAS able to sleep. No one close to me has ever even died. Hearing that a friend has been accused of murder can really mess a person up. It is made even worse when the populous is ready to hang him without a trial. I understand that Mackenzie's murderer must be brought to justice, and if that is Chris, so be it. But at least let the man be proven guilty. I'm sorry, but duct tape was not the murder weapon. It was found NEAR her body not ON her body. That is the ONLY evidence they have tying Chris to the Crescent Bar scene. Everything besides his DNA on that piece of tape is circumstantial hearsay. If somebody presents a video that clearly identifies Chris, and places him at the “right place at the right time” I will step off.
Even is Chris was Mackenzie's killer, I am still his friend. I will probably be the only one he's got left. But he was one of my few friends, and I think right now, he needs a friend more than anything. What if this was someone you cared about? Everybody wants someone punished. Wait until it is someone that matter to you, that is being slandered. God I feel so sorry for Kathleen and Don Zornes.
Yes, I do pray for Mackenzie's family EVERY day. I have since Feb 10.
androgEros 2 years, 7 months ago
althor,
I even admit, it doesn't sit well that Chris lied to the cops. All I can say to that, is let's wait for his testimony. I still think there was another, particular, person involved.
althor 2 years, 7 months ago
agreed, but if he's hiding ANYTHING about what happened...that's aiding and abetting. I agree with you, I'm waiting for much more information before condemning anyone, but, to me, that proves he had something to hide. I'm very sorry this happened to you, best wishes to you.
lisuffe 2 years, 7 months ago
Reading those comments is more fun than reading a Henning Mankell detective story!
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androgEros 2 years, 7 months ago
Thank you althor.
I really am not trying to say that Chris is innocent. So many people here are saying he looks like a murderer, or that he is creepy and scary. Everyone is going based, solely, on the propaganda that the media has dredged up to make Chris look like a serial monster. I can show you hundreds, out of my thousands of MySpace friends, who have profiles that are MUCH more disturbing than Chris' profile. The Internet is all about how you look onscreen, and sometimes people actually exaggerate to make themselves fit into a certain stigma, and I think that is what Chris did, to some extent, with his MySpace. He is an extremely expressive person..... but then you had to know him........
I will be the first to admit that Chris is STRANGE. But, that was the very thing that drew me to him first. I can still remember the first time I met him. He was at work and had a song playing that we both love. He introduced himself and we seemed to instantly become friends. Then I saw him every day for over a year. Recently, my life has taken a sad turn and we have fallen out of contact. But I would walk right into the jail right now, and proudly with my head held high sit by his side as a friend.
I reiterate, I am not saying Chris is innocent. Just don't hang him til all the facts are in.
Saddened 2 years, 7 months ago
Linda, you keep commenting on the "other" significant person...is it a relative or friend of the family...and his family or hers??
christiekay 2 years, 7 months ago
I agree, the mother shouldn't be focused on like this. If her child were 15 I could understand but being almost 30?!?!?!?!
AFriendOfChris 2 years, 7 months ago
Linda - I agree with everything your saying, being a friend of Chris myself. Something in the whole situation just doesn't sit right. While the DNA shows he was there, there's no denying that, who's to say there wasn't another person(s) invovled? I firmly stand to believe that Chris didn't do the actual killing, and that someone else had to of been involved. But then again, that could just be me trying not to believe he was capable of such a thing.
knight 2 years, 7 months ago
We've gathered all of our stories on the Cowell case onto a single page. To keep up-to-date as information and stories are added, bookmark this link: http://www.wenatcheeworld.com/topics/cowell/
Rainne Knight WW Newsroom
infoforyou 2 years, 7 months ago
TatooJohnny:
try this
http://www.kirotv.com/video/25317043/index.html
or copy and paste...
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androgEros 2 years, 7 months ago
Chris' Jetta has been confiscated from the person who bought it from him. It was seized in Spokane and sent to a crime lab. Let's hope it doesn't go missing like the knife on the beach did.
TattooJohnny 2 years, 7 months ago
Linda, I think you are behind the news. Did you see where they found blood at his old apt?
JimboBear 2 years, 7 months ago
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jakat60 2 years, 7 months ago
I wonder if anyone has made a claim for the reward?
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androgEros 2 years, 7 months ago
That apartment building has been there for a century. Lets pull up the carpet in EVERY room and see how much blood is in the carpet pad. Let's see if it's even Mackenzies. No evidence has ever asserted that Mackenzie ever went to his 119 Okanogan apartment.
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A significant amount of blood found in a carpet pad just happens all the time, Linda. Explain that theory.
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localgal 2 years, 7 months ago
Come on! There is enough ugliness, please lets start acting like civil human beings. Stop attacking each other and use your energy in positive ways.
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psj712 2 years, 7 months ago
Linda, you have put yourself out there with all your comments. As I have read each of them I just shake my head. I'm glad you are a friend of Chris. We all need friends, and I commend you for standing by him. We all have opinions which is what this site is for. I question just what you consider libel that you could sue about?!?
Yesterday you said you weren't a Christian, but you just said you have prayed for MacKenzie's family every day since February 10. Just curious for my own self -- what religion are you and who do you pray to?
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kvoegele 2 years, 7 months ago
Hello all,
I'd just like to remind everyone to stay civil and refrain from personal attacks. I don't want to have to remove comments that are inappropriate or off topic.
Thanks!
~Kevira Voegele, assistant city editor
stahome 2 years, 7 months ago
Hi Linda, You keep mentioning the certain "other" person that you say you "KNOW" did this. Have you reported this to the task force? Or are you just speculating in the same way that all of these other people are speculating?
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androgEros 2 years, 7 months ago
@Nunya Business
@stahome: I said "I have a suspicion that there is another person involved". Unlike all of you, I am not going to jump on the bandwagon of ruining someone's life on a suspicion.
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androgEros 2 years, 7 months ago
Nunya:
Please listen closely now, I can see you are intelligent.
I have not claimed, nor do I believe that Chris is completely innocent. I have said that his actions are questionable. I just think that the police are too quick to stop looking, just because they think the have THE answer. I feel they only have part of the answer. I can not make an accusation on an assumption. That is why I will not say who I think was involved. Time will tell.
cle 2 years, 7 months ago
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kvoegele 2 years, 7 months ago
sampriss,
Your comment will be removed if you state someone is guilty of a crime — such as threatening to kill someone — when that has not been determined. That's actually in your best interest, since people can sue commenters for libel.
~Kevira Voegele, assistant city editor
stahome 2 years, 7 months ago
I only asked you if you had told anyone about your suspicions. Mackenzie is my niece, and I would appreciate (as would your friend Chris, I'm sure) if you shared any information that you had. The other thing that I asked was whether you really had information...or were simply speculating like the rest of the people on this list. And you accuse me of slander.....I hope this conversation is therapeutic for you, and any others here.....and I hope that is the ONLY reason for posting here about Mackenzie and what happened to her.
localgal 2 years, 7 months ago
Thanks Kevira for that! Please people, WW, I am sure has better things to do with their time than to babysit and monitor useless and inappropriate comments. Put your pride aside and focus on the BIG picture. We have a wonderful community hurting and two families torn apart. To the Cowell and Wilson families, my heart aches for all the pain you must be feeling. May peace be with you.
cle 2 years, 7 months ago
@ Linda If you are so sure this particular person is involved and that you have part of an answer I hope you have shared it with the police.
androgEros 2 years, 7 months ago
@stahome and cle:
I can only say that I have an educated guess at another person who's actions seem to point to a motive. If I had anything more to go on than the way that I look at clues, I assure you, I would alert police of my suspicions. Unfortunately, on the chance that I am inferring a connection where there isn't one, I cannot make an accusation.
stahome 2 years, 7 months ago
I believe that a tip is a tip, and the police know that many times it is simply a hunch. They certainly wouldn't arrest someone on a simple suspicion, but you could have information that hasn't been thought of. We were Mackenzie's family and we certainly didn't know everything......that's what the tip line was for. Your suspicion would go no further than that, I hope you know that.
TattooJohnny 2 years, 7 months ago
Linda, you are making assumptions by saying the police are done looking. And if you really know anything or of anyone else that might be involved you have an obligation to report this for the safety of others, or quite insinuating
androgEros 2 years, 7 months ago
what's the tipline phone number?
cle 2 years, 7 months ago
If you are privy to information that the police are "uneducated" to such as a possible motive I would think that you might want to share it with the authorities. Maybe you just have no idea about what you are saying?
stahome 2 years, 7 months ago
It was listed on the first of the articles when Chris was arrested. I'll try to find it. Anyone else have it?
androgEros 2 years, 7 months ago
People. Stop attacking me.
sampriss 2 years, 7 months ago
Kevira-
Thank you for commenting. Not to be facetious but isn't that what a large part of this comment section is doing? Accusing someone of the crime? Though it hasn't been proven....he is being accused of it. Is the difference in making libel statements is that he has actually been arrested? I honestly would like to know.
cle 2 years, 7 months ago
rivercom tipline 663-9911
stahome 2 years, 7 months ago
Yes, people, please stop attacking. It doesn't do anyone any good. Noone would want an innocent person to be punished......here is the part of the news story that talks about the tipline.
"Several people contacted investigators after the news conference Thursday, he said, “but we know there are still people out there who haven’t contacted us who know Wilson and may have information on his involvement.”
Anyone with information is asked to call the RiverCom dispatch center at 663-9911
androgEros 2 years, 7 months ago
Thank you for posting that number cle
androgEros 2 years, 7 months ago
WOW! Thank you for that snippet, stahome.
stahome 2 years, 7 months ago
More than you know....I want the right person, people to be caught. Thank you for doing your part.
androgEros 2 years, 7 months ago
"More than you know....I want the right person, people to be caught."
Ms. Reed, your post needs to be published on the front page of the Wenatchee World. That very comment is the mindset that this citie's entire population needs to maintain.
One more idea to devour: "INNOCENT UNTIL PROVEN GUILTY!"
stahome 2 years, 7 months ago
No thanks. But I'm just waiting, like everyone else, and it's difficult and hard to wait. I haven't read these posts before.....except in the very beginning. I think if we let the police do their jobs, and give them information if we have it....that's all we can do. The rest, if it's healing then it's good. Whatever works.
trishaphish 2 years, 7 months ago
@Linda - Yes, please call the tipline. It may be nothing but a hunch, but if it's based on looking at the factual data, then it could be useful. I believe the task force is still looking, and that they haven't ruled out the possibility of more people's involvement. They may also be hoping that this first arrest will lead to more information.
@Jennifer - I hope your family will be able to have closure soon. Both Mackenzie and Reid are like family to my family and I, and my heart pains for her and the suffering you all continue to go through.
TattooJohnny 2 years, 7 months ago
DNA is strong evidence, large amounts of blood found in your front room carpet pad residence along with contact smear blood and spatter at your other residence really SEEMS to add up. I would be surprised if the trial would be held in this or a neighboring county.
TattooJohnny 2 years, 7 months ago
I hope she is calling her tip in now-haven't heard from her for awhile. Thanks Linda if you are.
mom1 2 years, 7 months ago
I really hope they have gotten the killer or some one involved, and I am not siding with either canident but Ihave suspected all along that they would make an arrest right before the elections. It was already brought up earlier in the compaigns
kvoegele 2 years, 7 months ago
Hi again, sampriss,
The difference is Christopher Wilson has been arrested and charged with the crime of second-degree murder in a court of law.
We have to be careful about allowing statements about people on this site that we cannot prove are true.
~Kevira
sampriss 2 years, 7 months ago
Kevira-
Thank you for the explanation.
NCWdan 2 years, 7 months ago
@Johnny
Re: "On the camera subject, WSDOT has cameras on both bridges and at Grant Rd Intersection. If they still have footage you wold expect to see a Black Jetta sometime after Feb9th in some footage. "
For a number of reasons, those cameras do not record.
NCWdan 2 years, 7 months ago
Not sure where the comments about so many people want to assume he's guilty and hang him without a trial are coming from. Reading through all of the comments on all of the threads shows that most people are pretty reasonable about the whole thing.
johnny 2 years, 7 months ago
From Affidavitt: "16 After invoking his right to an attorney, Wilson was advised he was under arrest for the murder of Mackenzie Cowell based on DNA evidence. He had no questions and showed no emotion when told this."
Strange reaction to being charged with a crime you had nothing to do with.
mom1 2 years, 7 months ago
why did the sheriff sit on this evidence since september? it seems pretty safe to say that there is more than one suspect, that this was not done by just one person. But to sit on evidence until closer to elections also seems pretty safe to say is being done here. this should not be political. but both have used this tradgedy for their own gain.
girlfawkes 2 years, 7 months ago
"why did the sheriff sit on this evidence since september?"
Because they were busy doing other in-depth investigative work regarding the suspect. They have to build a basic case before an arrest, as the clock starts ticking down to the discovery phase immediately after arrest, as we are all ensured a speedy trial process.
I don't believe this was political in any way. If it was it would be a vast conspiracy involving 4 different agencies (two of them federal), and many investigators who have been intimately involved in the investigation since day one. You think federal officers are going to put off information for the sake of some poedunk little towns political process? You really think our little slice of America has that level of political machinations going on? Do you guys see black helicopters too?
mrslickt 2 years, 7 months ago
If they were doing such deep, in-depth work prior to his arrest (as opposed to sitting on evidence until it's politically convenient) why didn't they know about the prior address on Okanogan? Why didn't they already have the car in custody?
Oh well. Just curious. Probably will get censored again.
mrslickt 2 years, 7 months ago
@Girlfawkes: Yes we DID see black helicopters. Recently. They were at Pangborn. The WW "reported" on them.
But what do I know? I should just be censored summmore.
Larry71 2 years, 7 months ago
Yea you should be censored. next time maybe the police will put everything they have out on the table and you can judge what they have. Of course im sure they didnt no about his prior adress or vehicle. hellllllllllooooooooo
althor 2 years, 7 months ago
people like aaron seriously make me scared to be working in the general public. For someone to be THAT paranoid, something must be wrong with your basic cognitive functions.
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wwhd 2 years, 7 months ago
When will they find out if the blood in the apartments match?
jakat60 2 years, 7 months ago
Has anyone made a claim for the reward money?
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