Two missing girls

**mred** · 12-05-2012, 10:24 PM

Likely near Seven Bridges Park in Bremer County: Source: Bodies Found in Bremer Co., Possibly Related to Missing Cousins Case | KCRG-TV9 | Cedar Rapids, Iowa News, Sports, and Weather | Local News

**Bobber** · 12-05-2012, 10:29 PM

Still a nightmare and will be until they figure out who did this. As the parent of young kids in this area it really worries me the killer may still live among us.

**Tre4ISU** · 12-05-2012, 10:42 PM

Originally Posted by Hugs4ISU

Been following this off and on. This is a sad day indeed. Not trying to belittle this at all, but what I think is interesting is the automatic assumption that this is murder. 30 years ago, I think the automatic assumption by most people would have been that it was some sort of accident that had happened. We go from assuming a non-violent tragedy to assuming murder, even though murder rates of children really have not increased in the past 30 years. (But every child murder that does happen gets near world-wide publicity. Maybe that's the answer right there)

Why would anyone assume other than murder? For the love of Pete that whole post is ridiculous.

**alarson** · 12-05-2012, 10:46 PM

Originally Posted by Tre4ISU

Why would anyone assume other than murder? For the love of Pete that whole post is ridiculous.

Yeah, no kidding. One dead could be an accident. Not very likely that 2 would be, especially when the circumstances of their disappearance are a bit suspicious as well.

**farminclone** · 12-05-2012, 10:47 PM

Originally Posted by Hugs4ISU

Been following this off and on. This is a sad day indeed. Not trying to belittle this at all, but what I think is interesting is the automatic assumption that this is murder. 30 years ago, I think the automatic assumption by most people would have been that it was some sort of accident that had happened. We go from assuming a non-violent tragedy to assuming murder, even though murder rates of children really have not increased in the past 30 years. (But every child murder that does happen gets near world-wide publicity. Maybe that's the answer right there)

What planet do you live on? 2 innocent girls go missing for several months, then bodies are found in a timber along a river, and you think it is something besides murder? Wow.

Thoughts and prayers to all involved and the community at-large, what a sad situation. Hopefully the finding of the bodies will lead to some evidence for the people working on the case, and some sort of closure for all involved. Sad, sad deal.

**CyArob** · 12-05-2012, 10:50 PM

Hugs, STAHP with the stupid!

**cowgirl836** · 12-05-2012, 10:53 PM

Originally Posted by Bobber

Still a nightmare and will be until they figure out who did this. As the parent of young kids in this area it really worries me the killer may still live among us.

I have a lot of friends with young families in the area as well. Very scary - all they did was go for a bike ride. How many parents let their kids do that every single day without a second thought (as they shouldn't have to!)? Such scum in this world :(

**IowaStateClones** · 12-05-2012, 10:53 PM

Originally Posted by Hugs4ISU

Been following this off and on. This is a sad day indeed. Not trying to belittle this at all, but what I think is interesting is the automatic assumption that this is murder. 30 years ago, I think the automatic assumption by most people would have been that it was some sort of accident that had happened. We go from assuming a non-violent tragedy to assuming murder, even though murder rates of children really have not increased in the past 30 years. (But every child murder that does happen gets near world-wide publicity. Maybe that's the answer right there)

Yes both of them tripped and fell next to each other in the woods and died

**zwclones51** · 12-06-2012, 12:24 AM

Originally Posted by im4cyclones

Unless the killer is caught, we may never really know what happened. The son of a former neighbor of mine was found dead. Police withheld some details (like his hands had signs of being bound) and said they thought it suicide. They wanted the killer to relax and let something slip. Sadly, hasn't happened. And no one except the family and a few friends know the truth. Everyone else thinks he jumped off a bridge.

I dont begrudge the police from doing it. They need to use every trick they can. But it just shows how difficult it is to catch a killer.

Not to derail the thread but that's been my theory on the Jon Lacina story years ago.

Hope whoever did this gets punished accordingly. It's sickening what some people will do in this world.

**Balls** · 12-06-2012, 12:38 AM

I live in this area as well and my wife and I said the same thing regarding the potential of having a killer in the area. I have a boy a little younger than these girls and it's very sad and scary at the same time. Hoping justice is served.

**M3MEPLEASE** · 12-06-2012, 01:42 AM

Originally Posted by Hugs4ISU

Been following this off and on. This is a sad day indeed. Not trying to belittle this at all, but what I think is interesting is the automatic assumption that this is murder. 30 years ago, I think the automatic assumption by most people would have been that it was some sort of accident that had happened. We go from assuming a non-violent tragedy to assuming murder, even though murder rates of children really have not increased in the past 30 years. (But every child murder that does happen gets near world-wide publicity. Maybe that's the answer right there)

facepalm

**cymate** · 12-06-2012, 03:11 AM

very sad day for everyone involved with this. being from the cedar falls area this hits pretty close to home. sad day for the state of Iowa.

**clone52** · 12-06-2012, 03:41 AM

Originally Posted by BKLYNCyclone

I'd prefer he have his life stripped away from him... (and I'm pretty much as liberal as they get)

I disagree with this and not because I think the death penalty is cruel. I just believe that if I had a choice between life in prison and death, I'd probably choose death, so I think life in prison is a worse punishment.

**Clonehomer** · 12-06-2012, 06:31 AM

Originally Posted by clone52

I disagree with this and not because I think the death penalty is cruel. I just believe that if I had a choice between life in prison and death, I'd probably choose death, so I think life in prison is a worse punishment.

Not just prison. Lock them up in isolation in a dark room.

**Angie** · 12-06-2012, 07:33 AM

Originally Posted by Hugs4ISU

Been following this off and on. This is a sad day indeed. Not trying to belittle this at all, but what I think is interesting is the automatic assumption that this is murder. 30 years ago, I think the automatic assumption by most people would have been that it was some sort of accident that had happened. We go from assuming a non-violent tragedy to assuming murder, even though murder rates of children really have not increased in the past 30 years. (But every child murder that does happen gets near world-wide publicity. Maybe that's the answer right there)

Well, I mean, it's not going to be a murder-suicide with two preteen girls. And running away doesn't make a ton of sense when their stuff was found.