Fire in upper NW?

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Anonymous wrote:Can someone educate me about what could be the federal nexus here? Seems dc has an interest in making sure it's own laws are enforced against crimes committed in the jurisdiction.

Murder alone is not a federal crime. It's a state crime. However murder with certain additional factors (terrorism, use of wmd, arson, torture, killing of a child) is also a federal crime, punishable by death.

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Anonymous wrote:I don't want to judge anyone but I think the previous poster may be upset and surprised because I was told the family specifically asked friends and their community to NOT to give interviews to the media, so if the previous poster was a friend, she is probably surprised and upset. Also, I was told several people were contacted to do interviews or speak to the media and denied them and said no out of respect for the family.

This is true. I am Facebook friends with one of the daughters and she made a post asking people to respect their privacy and not interact with the media.

I knew Amy, though not well, and I was just thinking that her friends had shown admirable class and restraint and then this woman comes along. She clearly had her hair and makeup done for the interview. Sorry, I'm disgusted.

I know families that have known her for 15+ years - none of them are talking to the media/ posting about this online. They too are disgusted by this woman.

[Anonymous]

If he doesn't show up in DC do you think the girlfriend could be charged with accessory after the fact? That might bring some leverage.

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Anonymous wrote:Can someone educate me about what could be the federal nexus here? Seems dc has an interest in making sure it's own laws are enforced against crimes committed in the jurisdiction.

Murder alone is not a federal crime. It's a state crime. However murder with certain additional factors (terrorism, use of wmd, arson, torture, killing of a child) is also a federal crime, punishable by death.

Money was withdrawn from a bank account -- anything involving banks would clearly be federal. Phone calls were made -- using the "wires" makes it federal. The same would be true if the internet was used. And he crossed state lines. Finally, DC has an odd status and I'm not sure if that alone could kick off something.

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Anonymous wrote:I don't want to judge anyone but I think the previous poster may be upset and surprised because I was told the family specifically asked friends and their community to NOT to give interviews to the media, so if the previous poster was a friend, she is probably surprised and upset. Also, I was told several people were contacted to do interviews or speak to the media and denied them and said no out of respect for the family.

This is true. I am Facebook friends with one of the daughters and she made a post asking people to respect their privacy and not interact with the media.

I knew Amy, though noSt well, and I was just thinking that her friends had shown admirable class and restraint and then this woman comes along. She clearly had her hair and makeup done for the interview. Sorry, I'm disgusted.

+1000

This is exactly what I am referring to - such a true tragedy is no time for a PR campaign and image manipulation. Shameful, disgusting, and tasteless. It occurs to me, and likely anyone watching this debacle, that the family would have been exactly the opposite.

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Anonymous wrote:I don't want to judge anyone but I think the previous poster may be upset and surprised because I was told the family specifically asked friends and their community to NOT to give interviews to the media, so if the previous poster was a friend, she is probably surprised and upset. Also, I was told several people were contacted to do interviews or speak to the media and denied them and said no out of respect for the family.

This is true. I am Facebook friends with one of the daughters and she made a post asking people to respect their privacy and not interact with the media.

I knew Amy, though not well, and I was just thinking that her friends had shown admirable class and restraint and then this woman comes along. She clearly had her hair and makeup done for the interview. Sorry, I'm disgusted.

I know families that have known her for 15+ years - none of them are talking to the media/ posting about this online. They too are disgusted by this woman.

As a mother of a 10 year old the interviewee likely never saw the daughter's request. I am pretty sure she did her hair and makeup herself- she looks like that regularly. If the interview was a mistake it was a mistake of a grieving friend.

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Anonymous wrote:What incentive could he possibly have to turn self in? No death penalty in dc so that is off the table

I would think his chances of being in jail rest of life are 100% so why not try to run? I can't see him getting out after only 30 yes because he turned himself in and cooperated

agree..he's going to run as long as he can

I believe his incentive is he has three children. They will grow up under this umbrella of their father's acts. Although horrific perhaps he can still be there for them to show them what not to do. Make better choices, etc. Children still end up loving their parent no matter the circumstances.

My guess the crime being solved will help the S children as well. We do not know if he acted alone. Perhaps the authorities already do.

If he has one ounce of true love for his kids, he will turn himself in.

Omg. Hilarious.

On his Facebook page, which may not be up now, there was a picture of a two-three yr old girl with the caption "if you want one this cute, holla at me" or so,etching like that

Yeah, sounds like an upstanding dad alright.

I just want him to consider everything and turn himself in with no more loss of innocent lives. Yes, some people do not think.

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Anonymous wrote:I don't want to judge anyone but I think the previous poster may be upset and surprised because I was told the family specifically asked friends and their community to NOT to give interviews to the media, so if the previous poster was a friend, she is probably surprised and upset. Also, I was told several people were contacted to do interviews or speak to the media and denied them and said no out of respect for the family.

This is true. I am Facebook friends with one of the daughters and she made a post asking people to respect their privacy and not interact with the media.

I knew Amy, though not well, and I was just thinking that her friends had shown admirable class and restraint and then this woman comes along. She clearly had her hair and makeup done for the interview. Sorry, I'm disgusted.

I know families that have known her for 15+ years - none of them are talking to the media/ posting about this online. They too are disgusted by this woman.

+1

No kidding. Who goes to the media when this kind of thing happens? Ridiculous. She is making herself look terrible.

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Anonymous wrote:What incentive could he possibly have to turn self in? No death penalty in dc so that is off the table

I would think his chances of being in jail rest of life are 100% so why not try to run? I can't see him getting out after only 30 yes because he turned himself in and cooperated

agree..he's going to run as long as he can

I believe his incentive is he has three children. They will grow up under this umbrella of their father's acts. Although horrific perhaps he can still be there for them to show them what not to do. Make better choices, etc. Children still end up loving their parent no matter the circumstances.

My guess the crime being solved will help the S children as well. We do not know if he acted alone. Perhaps the authorities already do.

If he has one ounce of true love for his kids, he will turn himself in.

Omg. Hilarious.

On his Facebook page, which may not be up now, there was a picture of a two-three yr old girl with the caption "if you want one this cute, holla at me" or so,etching like that

Yeah, sounds like an upstanding dad alright.

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Anonymous wrote:I don't want to judge anyone but I think the previous poster may be upset and surprised because I was told the family specifically asked friends and their community to NOT to give interviews to the media, so if the previous poster was a friend, she is probably surprised and upset. Also, I was told several people were contacted to do interviews or speak to the media and denied them and said no out of respect for the family.

This is true. I am Facebook friends with one of the daughters and she made a post asking people to respect their privacy and not interact with the media.

I knew Amy, though not well, and I was just thinking that her friends had shown admirable class and restraint and then this woman comes along. She clearly had her hair and makeup done for the interview. Sorry, I'm disgusted.

I know families that have known her for 15+ years - none of them are talking to the media/ posting about this online. They too are disgusted by this woman.

As a mother of a 10 year old the interviewee likely never saw the daughter's request. I am pretty sure she did her hair and makeup herself- she looks like that regularly. If the interview was a mistake it was a mistake of a grieving friend.

Doubtful. No excuses for going out of her way like this.

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Anonymous wrote:I wish parents in the Cathedral school community would use discretion in talking about this tragedy on Facebook and I don't think people should be giving interviews. This is a private community and it seems in bad taste to be discussing such a tragedy on Facebook or give interviews.

Yes, I agree with this whole heartedly. I think most have been keeping hush publicly out of respect for the family's privacy.

I am a member of the NCS community and have many friends on FB who knew the family. No one is talking about it in my circle at all. I haven't even seen one mention, with the exception of a couple of links to the announcement of a suspect. I don't consider that indiscreet at all, and am surprised that others are talking. That said, I posted constantly about Relisha Rudd's disappearance. If I had known anyone on FB who knew her, would that somehow be an invasion of her family's privacy?



A crime in this city affects the city - not just the individuals. We all have emotions about it, as amply demonstrated on this thread. Some people are more open about such things than others. I am unlikely to judge anyone for feeling the need to talk about it.

One person did grant a tv interview.

That person isn't a member of the NCS/STA community.

What news channel carried this interview? I did not see it.

http://abcnews.go.com/US/mansion-fire-friend-dc-blaze-victim-calls-devoted/story?id=31178190
I knew Amy. Never seen/ heard of this woman before...

She is a part of the Beauvoir community and was friends with Amy. Her grief is clearly genuine.

She was very well spoken and looked very genuine to me.

She may be genuine, but usually when people come forward and charade, it is not genuine at all, it is all for show. It's pretty obvious.

I was relieved to see that this has not been turned into a circus of "showing support". Hopefully it will not turn that very cheap corner; hopefully it is a class distinction; hopefully this will remain low key without a big to do. Respectable families speak for themselves without poseurs coming forward. The tragedy is awful enough, as it is, without a circus.

The woman who did the interview is one of the kindest, warmest people you could imagine. She is part of the Cathedral school community, and was a friend of Amy's. She is well spoken, loving and kind. A rare treat in Washington!

Thank you!! I don't know her but the words of choice that naturally came to her relayed what kind of person she was imo. We need more people like her in this world.

I have a bridge to sell you.

She is doing the family no favors.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:What incentive could he possibly have to turn self in? No death penalty in dc so that is off the table

I would think his chances of being in jail rest of life are 100% so why not try to run? I can't see him getting out after only 30 yes because he turned himself in and cooperated

agree..he's going to run as long as he can

I believe his incentive is he has three children. They will grow up under this umbrella of their father's acts. Although horrific perhaps he can still be there for them to show them what not to do. Make better choices, etc. Children still end up loving their parent no matter the circumstances.

My guess the crime being solved will help the S children as well. We do not know if he acted alone. Perhaps the authorities already do.

If he has one ounce of true love for his kids, he will turn himself in.

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Suspect's facebook.
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Suspect's facebook.

https://www.facebook.com/dillion.wint

Check under photos > mobile photos> look for a little girl a couple shots in and read the gross booty call caption ....

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:I don't want to judge anyone but I think the previous poster may be upset and surprised because I was told the family specifically asked friends and their community to NOT to give interviews to the media, so if the previous poster was a friend, she is probably surprised and upset. Also, I was told several people were contacted to do interviews or speak to the media and denied them and said no out of respect for the family.

This is true. I am Facebook friends with one of the daughters and she made a post asking people to respect their privacy and not interact with the media.

I knew Amy, though not well, and I was just thinking that her friends had shown admirable class and restraint and then this woman comes along. She clearly had her hair and makeup done for the interview. Sorry, I'm disgusted.

I know families that have known her for 15+ years - none of them are talking to the media/ posting about this online. They too are disgusted by this woman.

As a mother of a 10 year old the interviewee likely never saw the daughter's request. I am pretty sure she did her hair and makeup herself- she looks like that regularly. If the interview was a mistake it was a mistake of a grieving friend.

You don;t need to be told, it should be obvious.

If you are a friend to this woman, please tell her to stop. I also know friends of Amy who are disgusted.

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Anonymous wrote:I wish parents in the Cathedral school community would use discretion in talking about this tragedy on Facebook and I don't think people should be giving interviews. This is a private community and it seems in bad taste to be discussing such a tragedy on Facebook or give interviews.

Yes, I agree with this whole heartedly. I think most have been keeping hush publicly out of respect for the family's privacy.

I am a member of the NCS community and have many friends on FB who knew the family. No one is talking about it in my circle at all. I haven't even seen one mention, with the exception of a couple of links to the announcement of a suspect. I don't consider that indiscreet at all, and am surprised that others are talking. That said, I posted constantly about Relisha Rudd's disappearance. If I had known anyone on FB who knew her, would that somehow be an invasion of her family's privacy?

A crime in this city affects the city - not just the individuals. We all have emotions about it, as amply demonstrated on this thread. Some people are more open about such things than others. I am unlikely to judge anyone for feeling the need to talk about it.

One person did grant a tv interview.

That person isn't a member of the NCS/STA community.

What news channel carried this interview? I did not see it.

http://abcnews.go.com/US/mansion-fire-friend-dc-blaze-victim-calls-devoted/story?id=31178190
I knew Amy. Never seen/ heard of this woman before...

She is a part of the Beauvoir community and was friends with Amy. Her grief is clearly genuine.

She was very well spoken and looked very genuine to me.

She may be genuine, but usually when people come forward and charade, it is not genuine at all, it is all for show. It's pretty obvious.

I was relieved to see that this has not been turned into a circus of "showing support". Hopefully it will not turn that very cheap corner; hopefully it is a class distinction; hopefully this will remain low key without a big to do. Respectable families speak for themselves without poseurs coming forward. The tragedy is awful enough, as it is, without a circus.

- signed, self appointed arbiter of class

Class is how you treat other people. Or haven't you heard?

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I don't want to judge anyone but I think the previous poster may be upset and surprised because I was told the family specifically asked friends and their community to NOT to give interviews to the media, so if the previous poster was a friend, she is probably surprised and upset. Also, I was told several people were contacted to do interviews or speak to the media and denied them and said no out of respect for the family.

This is true. I am Facebook friends with one of the daughters and she made a post asking people to respect their privacy and not interact with the media.

I knew Amy, though not well, and I was just thinking that her friends had shown admirable class and restraint and then this woman comes along. She clearly had her hair and makeup done for the interview. Sorry, I'm disgusted.

I know families that have known her for 15+ years - none of them are talking to the media/ posting about this online. They too are disgusted by this woman.

As a mother of a 10 year old the interviewee likely never saw the daughter's request. I am pretty sure she did her hair and makeup herself- she looks like that regularly. If the interview was a mistake it was a mistake of a grieving friend.

I know a lot of people here have said they know amy/ the family, and I respect them for staying anonymous and respecting the family during this tragedy. Something about this woman's actions, however, do not sit well with me. What kind of friend would be that calm/ composed/ eager to be on TV when it hasn't even been a week since the murder? Seems like she's trying to get attention and for people to feel sorry for her by pulling the "I knew Amy" card publicly.