Friday, September 19, 1997
Guest:  Detectives Armstrong and Nelson
 
Opening Remarks:
 
Detective Armstrong:  "I also came by tonight to let 
you all know that I'll be leaving the force for a 
while. I decided that with all of the politics from 
this last case that I really just need a break for a 
while.  However, I will be starting up my own Private 
Investigation firm. It'll be nice to work for myself 
and pick my own cases for a while."
 
He will be joining forces with Detective Anderson in 
this venture.  Detective Anderson was discharged from 
the hospital and is recuperating at home.
 
Detective Nelson is in charge of this next case.  He 
is the lead investigator.  He gave the initial 
presentation on the new case.
 
"Women, after a night at Proud Larry's, have been 
attacked.  I'm not at liberty to discuss the other 
cases I can, however, discuss, the latest case.  That 
victim has agreed to the publicity.  She was attacked 
in her room, the door left unlocked, brutalized for a 
lengthy period.  Witnesses helped us find the 
suspect."
 
Question & Answer session:
 
Q:  Why the door was unlocked?
A:  She left the room unlocked to her dorm, the 
outside exits were secure and monitored.
 
Q:  Is she OK?
A:  Yes, she received immediate care.  She is staying 
with friends and will continue school.  I don't think 
she'll move back to the dorms.  The rape kits showed 
positive.
 
Q:  Has she seen the guy you have yet?
A:  She has identified the man, our other victims had 
lineups, too.  None of the others were able to 
identify him.
 
Q:  Is Tony a football player?
A:  No, he is not a football player.  The jacket was 
an older, retro-style.
 
Q:  Where was campus security?
A:  Campus security made an error, admitting him.
 
Q:  Detective, if you already have a suspect - where 
do  we come in?
A:  There is a likelihood that this man did not commit 
the other crimes.  The task is to clear or convict him 
and then find the rapist, unless of course, other 
developments tear us away.  The Knight case still 
doesn't have a CASE SOLVED stamp.  Any developments 
with Pierce will be pursued.
 
Q:  This is the fourth rape, right in the last month?
A:  5th.  Previous incidents:  8/10, 8/23, 8/27, and 
9/8
 
Q:  Was the suspect wearing an orange jersey or 
jacket?
A:  The police report is correct.  He was wearing an 
orange football jersey and an orange jacket.
 
Q:  The rapist was wearing a signet ring.  Does Tony 
have a ring like that?
A:  Yes he does.
 
Q:  Will there be a DNA test to see if it was him?
A:  Yes, it takes 6-8 weeks and a court order though.
 
Q:  Was he drugged up?  Why the glassed over  eyes?
A:  He appeared to be drugged.  We took blood - 
results soon.
 
Q:  What developments with Pierce?  He's in jail.
A:  Yes, Pierce is in jail.  But his part in all this 
is far from over.  I can't predict the future, but 
Armstrong has a
gut feeling on this. I agree.
 
Q:  Has everyone at Proud Larry's been questioned 
about Rory, and asked about Jake,  too?
A:  Rory doesn't exist.  Although, some Ego Shovels 
are trying to create him as a myth.  We talked to the 
Larry's crew.  I hope to post some of those 
interviews.  Its quite a den of sin.  We cruise 
through several times a night keeping an eye.
 
Q:  Does Tony have alibis for those other dates?
A:  Not yet.
 
Q:  Has Tony's home been searched?
A:  Yes, found pot.
 
Q:  Do you think that this has to do with Ego again?
A:  He could be a part of all that.  He's the right 
age, and into the drug culture.
 
Q:  Can you get a more current list of Ego Shovel  
members?
A:  I can get the list update--we have a full one now.
 
Q:  Were any hair or fibers found on the victim?
A:  Yes, all sent off to lab.
 
Q:  Has Pierce talked?
A:  He's not talking to us.  Lawyers and agents.
 
Q:  Are you absolutely sure there is no Rory?
A:  Positive. The Pierces had two children.  (Note 
that Ed was adopted.)
 
Q:  Are you going to track down Jake again?  He 
matches physical condition, and rape profile.
A:  Jake is minding his own business, to continue may 
be religious persecution, no cause.
 
Q:  Well, has Anderson been completely ruled out as a 
suspect?
A:  Yes.  Anderson suffered a disgrace but is not a 
suspect.
 
Q:  The victim said he (Tony) smelled like beer - did 
Tony  have an ETOH level?
A:  He was drunk.
 
Q:  How drunk was Tony?
A:  .18 blood alcohol, legally drunk
 
Q:  Does anything match with the other victims?
A:  Yes--the perp entered through unsecured entrances.
 
Q:  How was access to the other victims gained?
A:  Through unlocked entryways, doors and window.
 
Q:  Were entrances unsecured or was he let in 
unquestioned?
A:  He was let in unquestioned.  A locked door opened 
for him and allowed to enter.
 
Q:  Do we know who opened the door?
A:  Yes, we do.  Officer Marsden with campus security.
 
Q:  Weren't the dorms/women warned about these other 
cases?
A:  They are being warned now.
 
Q:  Why did it take so long to become alarmed?
A:  That's a problem.  An investigation is underway.  
That is a campus security issue.
 
Q:  Were there witnesses to the other cases?
A:  Only the victims can ID the perp no other 
witnesses.
 
Q:  Did Officer Marsden know the suspect well ?
A:  Yes.
 
Q:  So he (Marsden) would know if he (Phelps) was 
capable of the anger to rape?
A:  Marsden, didn't think his "buddy" did it.
 
Q:  Does Tony have any prior arrests?
A:  None.  (Note:  he does have the robbery incidents 
with his father's store that were not proved.)
 
Q:  Were there any people at the bar that could advise 
on Tony's actions?
A:  You mean describe him or ID him?  Yes.
 
Q:  Were there any security cameras in the dorms?
A:  Yes.  Will they let you see it?  If I have my way.