Mystery on Twin Peaks Drive

April 21, 2012 7:45 PM

Best-selling true-crime author Ann Rule helps a mother prove her daughter was killed. Peter Van Sant reports.

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by joanhand April 25, 2012 6:35 PM EDT: "saying good-bye sex?" I don't think so....; Reply to this comment


by joannetheresa April 25, 2012 5:38 PM EDT: As I watch this story I get so upset at people. Even if this Father and Son are not quilty where is their compassion.. They are thinking of suing the mother for wanting to find out the truth about her daughter. Too bad they can't be more caring and say they understand how she feels. The Father said she doesn't even know us. Really!!!! he was married to her daughter. Maybe had he acted different and more caring she would have seen him different. Also what the heck is Goodbye Sex... Really if a relationship is over that would only confuse the person who is being dumped. If he was really that caring of a person then why not say hey look its over and you are going back to your mothers home tomorrow. I will go sleep in a hotel. Take your sons it's only one. Then if she still ended up the same way then you would know for sure she was troubled. Anyway quilty or innocent.. Only God and they know for sure.; Reply to this comment


by cinphil40 April 24, 2012 12:34 PM EDT: This family is disgusting and vile. They haven't gotten away with murder yet..I hope this haunts them forever. Your 'wife' supposedly kills herself not far from your bed..1) you don't 'hear' the shot? lol 2) she isn't sleeping in your bed but has moved to sleep in a closet? 3) the next day your ex wife comes out of the bedroom where the death occurs and says she slept with the husband..but he doesn't 'remember' 4) he doesn't know if his wife of 11 months is left or right handed? I hope the mother pursues wrongful death in a civil case and at least gets that satisfaction for now. Eventually one of these scum will spill their guts...they're disgusting, vile cowards..they make me sick!; Reply to this comment


by cinphil40 April 24, 2012 12:34 PM EDT: This family is disgusting and vile. They haven't gotten away with murder yet..I hope this haunts them forever. Your 'wife' supposedly kills herself not far from your bed..1) you don't 'hear' the shot? lol 2) she isn't sleeping in your bed but has moved to sleep in a closet? 3) the next day your ex wife comes out of the bedroom where the death occurs and says she slept with the husband..but he doesn't 'remember' 4) he doesn't know if his wife of 11 months is left or right handed? I hope the mother pursues wrongful death in a civil case and at least gets that satisfaction for now. Eventually one of these scum will spill their guts...they're disgusting, vile cowards..they make me sick!; Reply to this comment


by ipsofacto66 April 24, 2012 10:30 AM EDT: @ realhistory - Those bums investigating Arturo Gatti's death are no different than high priced defense lawyers that try to match clue's to fit their own theory (rather than the actual truth). If Barb was going to turn to outside help, I would contact the Vidocq Society located in Philadelphia. They are a crime solving think-tank of professionals that specialize in cold cases. Unlike a regular P.I., their opinion is respected and carries some actual weight when presented to the district attorney.; Reply to this comment


by ipsofacto66 April 24, 2012 3:31 AM EDT: The mother should consider compiling whatever evidence and facts of the case she has, police testimony, inquest verdict, as well as a petition to have the case tried, and submit her plea to the Governor of the State of Washington. Unless of course he is a corrupt lazy bum, like the police department and District Attorney involved with the case.

Dispite evidence being lost or destroyed, there are many witnesses (including several police officers) that can testify to what was observed at the crime scene, as well as tracking Ronda's movements and perceived frame of mind in days prior to her death. This case is solved...it's just a matter of gathering all the pieces and submitting them to a jury.; Reply to this comment


by realhistory April 24, 2012 1:55 AM EDT: i think she has to hire a real private imvstigtr, like the ones arturo gatis family did hire they are good and also seagreed from texas need to handle that case , then will see if does weirdos dad n son ended up, they kill that girl; Reply to this comment


by domgiovanni April 23, 2012 8:55 PM EDT: There is no evidence of who pulled the trigger.; Reply to this comment


by IlovemyChild April 23, 2012 8:22 PM EDT: The woman was definitely murdered. I wish she left when she could. The accused son really looks creepy, gets it from his dad.; Reply to this comment


by selfcentered69 April 23, 2012 7:29 PM EDT: I have read the book, watched 48 hours and come to the same conclusion each time.....either the son killed her and Dad covered it up or Dad killed her and son is covering for him. She didn't shot herself in the head and then cover herself with an electric blanket and pillow.....she may have had some issues with her career and her marriages but there was no indication she was depressed, let alone suicidal....the only one who EVER heard her say that, was Ron, the husband who supposedly slept through the gunshot and went looking for her elsewhere in the house, instead of in the closet to begin with....then calls 911 and says my wife committed suicide. Talk about planting the seed. He should not be a school principle in spite of not being prosecuted. I understand why there is no prosecution due to lack of evidence and a botched crime scene. One Detective wound up ending his career over this case because he knew it was murder and the powers that be could not admit they failed to investigate. Although here on earth Ron or Jonathon will not pay for their crime, someday they will face their maker and he will see to it they pay. Rest in peace Ronda and you were a lucky lady to have such a strong willed Mother who would not give up until she cleared your name. Blessings to Barb Thompson and kudos to Ann Rule for her assistance.; Reply to this comment

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