Evidence: Wendy Holloway's Email

Evidence: Wendy Holloway's Email

YOKNAPATAWPHA COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT

Investigating Officer(s): Det. S. Murphy, Det. T. Armstrong
Case No: 002821-15G-2000
Case Description: Wendy Pane Holloway (AKA Jane Doe #00-112) Homicide

Pursuant to a court order, Wendy Holloway's ISP provided copies of her recent emails. The messages excerpted below appear relevant to the investigation into her murder.

From: [email protected]
To: [email protected]
Date: June 20, 2000 11:30:22 AM
cc:
Subject: ini files

Hey, Dan.

What role does the .ini file play in all this? And is it even necessary? I was thinking of using an .ini file as part of the install process, but I kind of wonder if there isn't a better way. The real positive to this is that the user could go in and adjust their .ini file anytime they needed to change the configuration. Any thoughts would be appreciated. I know that I'm almost finished with this product and it's kinda silly to be thinking about these things now, but the thought did pop into my head.

Hope all is well with you,

Wendy

From: [email protected]
To: [email protected]
Date: June 20, 2000 11:50:40 AM
cc:
Subject: RE: ini files

Wendy, I don't believe I would go this route. Yes, it does make it easy for a user to change their configuration, but as you well know, that makes it easier for them to screw things up. I would stick to your original plan of using the install shield process and leave it at that.

From: [email protected]
To: [email protected]
Date: June 29, 2000 10:03:42 AM
cc:
Subject:

Still working on it. I am close. No reason it can't be shown. I think P is just nervous. Cut him some slack.

Jenny

From: [email protected]
To: [email protected]
Date: June 30, 2000 8:03:27 AM
cc:
Subject: Talks

W-

Still talking with the folks. They liked the prelims. Will get back to me soon. When I know, you'll know.

-P

From: [email protected]
To: [email protected]
Date: July 1, 2000 11:48:59 AM
cc:
Subject: more questions

Okay, here's some more for you. How would you handle each user's encryption key? Do you think they should be able to adjust it at all or just go with system generated encryption? And do you think that a return document should also be encrypted? For instance, if user A has the software and protects everything and sends a protected e-mail to user B, then the user replies, should the reply pick up user A's encryption? Basically, this is for marketing stuff... I can't decide between showing really how sophisticated the software is, which will bring in the hardcore tech types but maybe scare off casual users, or focus on the simplicity of the program.

From: [email protected]
To: [email protected]
Date: July 2, 2000 7:31:08 AM
cc:
Subject: 2nd Round

W-

Going out to see them today. Should know by noon today. Will info you asap. How's J doing on the beta?

-P

From: [email protected]
To: [email protected]
Date: July 2, 2000 2:04:33 PM
cc:
Subject:

See? I told you. Why don't you get out and do something for a few hours? It's all going to be fine. No, didn't see any article. Where is it?

Jenny

From: [email protected]
To: [email protected]
Date: July 3, 2000 9:30:10 AM
cc:
Subject: RE: more questions

Sorry it took a while to respond, Wendy. I was out of town doing a demo for a prospective client who wants a client-server application using an Oracle database in order to process tax payments.

To answer your questions, or at least put in my two-cents worth, I would allow the user to change around certain aspects of their encryption. Particularly if you are going to market this to techies as well as just average computer users. And yes, I would have the reply carry the encryption characteristics of the parent document. But I'm sure there is some way to address the marketing aspects. It's no different than a car. Some people just want to drive the stupid thing, others want the speed-sensitive steering and all that junk. Just tell your clients that they can use the software in ways that are as simple or complex as they want.

On a more personal note, how's the man doing? Any great plans for the holiday?

From: [email protected]
To: [email protected]
Date: July 3, 2000 10:00:58 AM
cc:
Subject: RE: RE: more questions

Thanks for the input. I think I'm just freaking out here at the last moment. My damn brother isn't making matters any easier. Oh well, that's another story.

The man is good. We don't have big plans for the 4th, since he's pretty busy. We'll probably just be kind of lazy. What are you doing for the holiday?

From: [email protected]
To: [email protected]
Date: July 4, 2000 11:30:05 AM
cc:
Subject:

Well, this just sucks. July 4 and I'm at work. Such is the life of a software developer, I guess. Or at least those of us who don't get to telecommute all the time, like you.

So what are you doing for the holiday? I'm sure you're out having fun, and I hate you for it. ;-p

Oh well, I better get back to work. Tell me all the exciting details of your holiday so I can pretend to have a life.

Jenny

From: [email protected]
To: [email protected]
Date: July 5, 2000 9:01:42 AM
cc:
Subject: The 4th

Hey, girl. My 4th was pretty low key. Sorry to disappoint you, but there really aren't any exciting details to divulge. Just kind of hung around.

So what are you working on that's causing you to work on holidays?

Wendy

From: [email protected]
To: [email protected]
Date: July 5, 2000 2:30:09 PM
cc:
Subject:

Hi, baby. I wish I could've seen you over the holiday, but I respect the fact that you had to spend some time with your family. Just think, some day we won't have any of these obstacles!!!

Thinking of you...

Me

From: [email protected]
To: [email protected]
Date: July 6, 2000 3:24:05 PM
cc:
Subject: RE:

I wish we could have seen each other as well. I had to put up with Eugenia all day and Philip did nothing but play with his insects and give me attitude. It was so hard knowing that you were just down the highway.

Do you think you'll have some time to meet this week? I've got some ideas for the novel that I wanted to get your input on.

See you soon!

B

From: [email protected]
To: [email protected]
Date: July 7, 2000 3:15:47 PM
cc:
Subject: Runaround

W-

No show at the meeting. Not returning my calls. Still trying to get through. Did you copyright yet? Sorry haven't had time to return your calls, been crazy over here. We'll talk soon.

-P

From: [email protected]
To: [email protected]
Date: July 8, 2000 6:22:07 PM
cc:
Subject:

Went out Fed Ex today. Totally ready, if you ask me. So, how's things going with your new guy? Do you think he'll really leave his wife? Should I start picking out wedding gifts? LOL. Have you been eating lately? You sound wired. Try to get some rest and relax, will you? Still haven't found the article. Wanna send it to me?

Jenny

From: [email protected]
To: [email protected]
Date: July 9, 2000 7:30:14 PM
cc:
Subject:

Do you have any experience with breaking a legal relationship? I'm fed up with my brother's excuses and delays. And to be honest with you, I think he may be up to no good. I'm not quite sure how, but something's not right. What do you think?

Wendy

From: [email protected]
To: [email protected]
Date: July 10, 2000 9:15:28 AM
cc:
Subject: RE:

Sorry to hear about your problems. I don't know what I can offer without knowing more about your situation. Even if you never signed an actual contract, you've clearly had a working relationship with your brother to do some marketing work for you so there is clearly an implied contract at the least. I think you would have to prove some wrongdoing or some sort of breach of contract in order to get out of paying him any money you might owe him. If you've been paying him all along, you might just be able to fire him and you two go your separate ways.

Let me know what happens.

PS: Didn't you tell me that the guy you are dating is in law somehow? See what he has to say.

From: [email protected]
To: [email protected]
Date: July 11, 2000 8:45:22 PM
cc:
Subject: RE: RE:

Thanks for the input. I don't have the time to give you a lot of the details right now, but something is definitely going to happen. I've got to run... Talk to you later!

Wendy

From: [email protected]
To: [email protected]
Date: July 11, 2000 10:41:03 PM
cc:
Subject:

I don't want you to go...

From: [email protected]
To: [email protected]
Date: July 11, 2000 11:01:39 PM
cc:
Subject: RE: Runaround

W-

You have to stop stressing over this. You're getting paranoid. I'll come down this weekend and we'll get it out sorted out. Don't listen to rumors... you know how people are. I'll come down this weekend for sure. Okay? Just chill until then.

-P

From: [email protected]
To: [email protected]
Date: July 12, 2000 9:28:14 AM
cc:
Subject:

No, I don't think you're paranoid. You just get tense when you're nervous. Read the article. Sounds similar but it can't be the same. Don't worry so much. Wait till you see him before you do anything. Please don't say anything you can't take back, okay? Sorry that B has to leave town. If you get too lonely, maybe I can fly down for a weekend? How about that?

Call me when you get the package.

Let me know what happens this weekend. Okay?

Jenny

From: [email protected]
To: [email protected]
Date: July 12, 2000 8:30:09 AM
cc:
Subject: RE:

I don't want to go either. But, I'll be back soon enough. Just keep our reunion in mind.

B

From: [email protected]
To: [email protected]
Date: July 12, 2000 11:10:20 AM
cc:
Subject:

So, you never told me what was causing you to work all those crazy hours. And what else is going on with your life?

From: [email protected]
To: [email protected]
Date: July 12, 2000 11:30:52 AM
cc:
Subject: RE:

It's been nuts around here. I've been working on this new HR payroll system. Management wants to cross-train the staff as much as possible so a lot of us are doing different types of work. So in addition to writing code for this thing, I also have to do some of the functional pieces of work. The other day I was writing test scripts and scenarios... can you believe that I have to spend my holiday looking through use cases and business requirements in order to write stupid test scripts?!?!? That sucked!

But that's about it with me. Nothing terribly exciting is going on. What's going on with you? Tell me more about this mystery man you've been seeing.

Jenny

From: [email protected]
To: [email protected]
Date: July 12, 2000 1:30:33 PM
cc:
Subject: RE: RE:

Things here are good. I think the encryption software is just about ready to be released. There are some issues with P, but that's too much to get into here. I'm also working on this new project. I can't really give out any details, but it's very exciting and could turn out to be huge.

The man is good. We have such a great time. Unfortunately, he is going out of town for several weeks, leaving this weekend, so that sucks. But, other than that, everything is great!

Hope your work gets better!

Wendy

From: [email protected]
To: [email protected]
Date: July 14, 2000 3:30:22 PM
cc:
Subject:

I may have some more details for you regarding that stuff with my brother next week. I think some things are going to fall into place this weekend. But I'll give you the scoop later. Have a great weekend!

Wendy

From: [email protected]
To: [email protected]
Date: July 14, 2000 8:09:02 PM
cc:
Subject:

I already miss you. I don't know if you are going to be checking your e-mail (or if you will even have access) on your trip, but know that I am thinking about you, that I miss you, and that I can't wait for you to get back.

Me

From: [email protected]
To: [email protected]
Date: July 17, 2000 9:05:01 AM
cc:
Subject:

So what happened? Sorry I missed your e-mail on Friday afternoon, but can you believe it? I actually took some time off! Left work early on Friday and went down to the beach for the weekend. Now I'm having a tough time getting going again. Anyway, give me the details!

From: [email protected]
To: [email protected]
Date: July 18, 2000 10:30:05 PM
cc:
Subject: RE:

I just checked into this hotel and they have one of those business centers so I got to check my e-mail. Thanks for the note. Of course, I miss you too. I can't wait to get back. I wish you had been able to come with me on this trip, but I guess I'll be home soon enough. I miss you!

B

From: [email protected]
To: [email protected]
Date: July 19, 2000 9:30:12 AM
cc:
Subject:

Okay, now you're just teasing. What happened? You got me all curious and know I'm dying to know. Quit holding out.

From: [email protected]
To: [email protected]
Date: July 19, 2000 10:15:45 AM
cc:
Subject:

So, I've only been here an hour and already I'm bored with business scenario reviews. How was your weekend?

Jenny