Somer Thompson case: was killer local? video

October 30, 10:54 PMTampa Crime ExaminerCharisse Van Horn

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Clay County Sheriff Rick Beseler held a press conference and released a possible profile regarding Somer Thompson’s killer. Due to the information given, criminal profiler Pat Brown suggests that the killer was someone local. Though attention has been focused on Georgia, where Somer’s body was found buried in a landfill, it is believed that the killer abducted and disposed of Somer locally. It was local, neighborhood garbage that was collected then taken to Georgia. While appearing on the Nancy Grace show, Pat Brown theorized that the killer may not have had access to transportation.

She discussed that the killer did not abduct Somer than drive to a random location and take her far away. The killer had access to a local dumpster or other trash facility, implying that he did not take Somer far from the area. Focus has been placed on a vacant house located at 1080 Gano Avenue, it has been suggested that the last place Somer was seen alive was just outside of this house. Crime scene investigators sealed the house off with crime tape and conducted an investigation that lasted several days. They collected evidence which has been sent off for processing.

If the killer is local, and possibly still in the area, the public should look for someone who might be trying to change their appearance, or may have missed work or other important functions on October 19, 2009, the day Somer Thompson was kidnapped. The killer might try to get rid of a vehicle quickly as well. If the killer used a vehicle, he or she would want to get rid of it due to possible evidence. One factor that has been suggested in the criminal profile includes the killer’s fascination with the case. He or she might be watching the coverage on a regular basis and seem preoccupied or obsessed with the details of the case. These are red flags that should alert those around the suspect to notify authorities.

It’s important that citizens remain alert and not ignore anything that might be a red flag, no matter how small or unimportant the tip might seem. Clay County police ask anyone who has any information to leave a tip at the 24/7 tip line: 1-877-6911.

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