fairfarmhand Posted December 2, 2013 Share Posted December 2, 2013 Awhile back we figured out that he was a neighbor from 1/4 mile up the road. Fine. I felt a little foolish, but my dh said that just because he's a neighbor, it doesn't mean he can't be a weirdo. This weekend, the house burned the police have been guarding it as a crime scene and now they are looking for that guy for questioning. hmmm.... Link to the old thread. http://forums.welltrainedmind.com/topic/422221-would-this-freak-you-out/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ErinE Posted December 2, 2013 Share Posted December 2, 2013 Ack! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jenn in FL Posted December 2, 2013 Share Posted December 2, 2013 Oh. My. Word. I remember your posts about him (and just reread the thread again). It appears that your instincts were spot on.... :grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug: Thank goodness you listened to yourself! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tullia Posted December 2, 2013 Share Posted December 2, 2013 I read the old thread which I had missed and just wanted to say that I've learned to be cautious when something about a situation seems "not right." IME, that nagging feeling that the pieces don't fit properly, or a definitely creeped-out sensation have often turned out to have some basis in fact. It could be nothing more than a person who is socially inept, but from your description I think there was more going on and your reaction was reasonable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest submarines Posted December 2, 2013 Share Posted December 2, 2013 That post made such an impression on me back then, that I knew what you were talking about right away. I'm glad you trusted your gut and stayed safe. This is really scary. At least if they interview you, you won't be saying "He was such a nice guy, I would have never...". You can honestly say that he creeped you out from the start. j/k Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scarlett Posted December 2, 2013 Share Posted December 2, 2013 Awhile back we figured out that he was a neighbor from 1/4 mile up the road. Fine. I felt a little foolish, but my dh said that just because he's a neighbor, it doesn't mean he can't be a weirdo. This weekend, the house burned and they found the body of his girlfriend inside. He's disappeared, the fire is deemed suspicious, the police have been guarding it as a crime scene and now they are looking for that guy for questioning. hmmm.... Link to the old thread. http://forums.welltrainedmind.com/topic/422221-would-this-freak-you-out/ Yikes! That is so scary! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luckymama Posted December 2, 2013 Share Posted December 2, 2013 :eek: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spryte Posted December 2, 2013 Share Posted December 2, 2013 Whoa. I remember that thread, too - it resonated as I'd had a similar experience as a teen while jogging. Glad you stayed safe. Very sorry about his girlfriend. What a tragedy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
creekland Posted December 2, 2013 Share Posted December 2, 2013 Wow... Thanks for the update... and I hope you update soon that they've found him! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kathryn Posted December 2, 2013 Share Posted December 2, 2013 Yikes! I remember that thread. Let us know what happens. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fairfarmhand Posted December 2, 2013 Author Share Posted December 2, 2013 We are a little unnerved here in the neighborhood. I noticed many homes with outdoor lights all turned on last night. This is a rural area, so he could be holed up in the woods quite easily. My dh carried his handgun for the first time last night when we went out. (concealed carry permit) I won't be leaving the kids home alone for a bit, till things settle down. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fairfarmhand Posted December 2, 2013 Author Share Posted December 2, 2013 Ironically this is a VERY safe, quiet, upscale neighborhood. I think that's what's got us all rattled. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emzhengjiu Posted December 2, 2013 Share Posted December 2, 2013 How very sad. Praying for the girlfriend's family. Also, praying that he will be caught soon and brought to justice if he's guilty. Thank God you took the action you did when you were jogging! I'm trying to teach my daughters to trust their instincts about people and situations. It's very hard because most of us want to be nice. edited: spelling Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fairfarmhand Posted December 2, 2013 Author Share Posted December 2, 2013 I would post a link to the newcast (yes, there've been news vans on the road for 2 days) but it reveals my location. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terabith Posted December 2, 2013 Share Posted December 2, 2013 Eeeeek! That is so awful! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unsinkable Posted December 2, 2013 Share Posted December 2, 2013 Ironically this is a VERY safe, quiet, upscale neighborhood. I think that's what's got us all rattled. It doesn't matter. Domestic violence occurs EVERYWHERE among all income levels. There are probably other horror shows behind the windows and doors in your quiet upscale neighborhood. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StephanieZ Posted December 2, 2013 Share Posted December 2, 2013 Sounds like this is a great lesson in trusting your instincts! You and your dh both had accurate instincts, and I am very glad you were not hurt by this man. (((hugs))) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fairfarmhand Posted December 2, 2013 Author Share Posted December 2, 2013 How very sad. Praying for the girlfriend's family. Also, praying that he will be caught soon and brought to justice if he's guilty. Thank God you took the action you did when you were jogging! I'm trying to teach my daughters to trust their instincts about people and situations. It's very hard because most of us want to be nice. edited: spelling I'm using this as a demonstration to my kids to ALWAYS listen to the inner voice that tells you. "Something's weird here." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorthwestMom Posted December 2, 2013 Share Posted December 2, 2013 Wow. It's pretty rare that we actually get to find out exactly how correct a gut feeling was. I am SO glad you stayed safe! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cera Posted December 2, 2013 Share Posted December 2, 2013 Reading "The gift of Fear" really reinforced my reliance on my instincts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QueenCat Posted December 2, 2013 Share Posted December 2, 2013 Wow! I'd heard about it on the news, and know someone else who lives on that street! I had planned to ask her about it when I see her tomorrow. I knew you lived in the general area but not quite where. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kim in Appalachia Posted December 2, 2013 Share Posted December 2, 2013 That is really scary. I remember that thread. It's good you listened to your gut. What a shame for that young woman and her family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plink Posted December 2, 2013 Share Posted December 2, 2013 Wow! I am so glad you are safe. How awful for his girlfriend. I'm now thinking that I probably needed to report the creepy guy who was skulking around while my daughter and I were decorating the town gazebo last night. He walked around us multiple times "reading" each and every name written on the bricks. It was cold out. Nobody reads those bricks. I kept a sharp eye on him and refused to speak to him, but really, I should have called the cops just to be safe. Thanks for the reminder to trust my gut. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liz CA Posted December 2, 2013 Share Posted December 2, 2013 You got big dogs, right? That would unnerve me a bit too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fairfarmhand Posted December 2, 2013 Author Share Posted December 2, 2013 You got big dogs, right? That would unnerve me a bit too. yes. Very large dogs. Very thankful for them. Am I chicken because I was hesitant to go out to the barn in the dark to shut up the chickens last night after church? ;) I took my big hairy slobbery dog with me. He wouldn't go in the dark barn with me. sigh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liz CA Posted December 2, 2013 Share Posted December 2, 2013 yes. Very large dogs. Very thankful for them. Am I chicken because I was hesitant to go out to the barn in the dark to shut up the chickens last night after church? ;) I took my big hairy slobbery dog with me. He wouldn't go in the dark barn with me. sigh. I would take my mastiff with me who goes everywhere where I go...or send your dh out to shut the chicken coop. Your dog would still sound an alarm if he/she sensed someone there who does not belong. No, you are not chicken, just wise and cautious. Until more is known about this man and the circumstances of the fire, you should be very cautious. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinder Posted December 2, 2013 Share Posted December 2, 2013 Oh my! :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AmyontheFarm Posted December 2, 2013 Share Posted December 2, 2013 I would tell the cops about your past experience. He might have lost something in those weeds that will help them now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lavender's green Posted December 2, 2013 Share Posted December 2, 2013 Wow, how awful! I think I'm going to finally read The Gift of Fear now! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aggieamy Posted December 2, 2013 Share Posted December 2, 2013 Oh my goodness! That whole story gives me the chills. I hope they find him soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trish Posted December 2, 2013 Share Posted December 2, 2013 Wow! I am so glad you are safe. How awful for his girlfriend. I'm now thinking that I probably needed to report the creepy guy who was skulking around while my daughter and I were decorating the town gazebo last night. He walked around us multiple times "reading" each and every name written on the bricks. It was cold out. Nobody reads those bricks. I kept a sharp eye on him and refused to speak to him, but really, I should have called the cops just to be safe. Thanks for the reminder to trust my gut. Oh yeah, "brick readers," hmmm. Definitely look out for those! I once almost got mugged by a "window shopper." (I don't trust male window shoppers, haha) I guess we all remember getting creeped out by her thread, that was a great public service! Remember, that guy in Cleveland who kidnapped those girls, he personally knew at least one of them, it made no difference. Trust your instincts! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fairfarmhand Posted December 2, 2013 Author Share Posted December 2, 2013 Now there's a police helicopter making circuits over the neighborhood. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laundrycrisis Posted December 2, 2013 Share Posted December 2, 2013 Very sad. I hope he is caught. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laurie4b Posted December 2, 2013 Share Posted December 2, 2013 Something similar happened to me. An older teen/young adult came to our house asking for odd job work. I did know who he was. I couldn't have told you one thing that gave me weird vibes, just that there was no way I wanted to open the screen door. Later, I found out he tried to set a woman's house on fire. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AmyontheFarm Posted December 2, 2013 Share Posted December 2, 2013 Is there someplace you can go that is safe away from the helicopters, etc? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QueenCat Posted December 2, 2013 Share Posted December 2, 2013 Now there's a police helicopter making circuits over the neighborhood. At least they are actively looking!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lisbeth Posted December 2, 2013 Share Posted December 2, 2013 Wow, score one for your female instinct. We are CCW people here too. You never know. How scary and so glad that nothing happened to you, though how sad for the woman they found. You just never know...it's scary to wonder how many people are walking around who are capable of things like this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catwoman Posted December 2, 2013 Share Posted December 2, 2013 :eek: :eek: :eek: It gives me chills just remembering your other thread, and knowing that the guy turned out to be even creepier than you could have possibly realized! I'm so glad you stayed safe. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreenKitty Posted December 2, 2013 Share Posted December 2, 2013 WOW, scary. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mommyof4ks Posted December 2, 2013 Share Posted December 2, 2013 Nope, not a chicken for not wanting to go to the barn. I would have been afraid he was hiding n there, so the chickens would have had to fend for themselves. ;) So glad you listened to your instinct! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QuirkyKapers Posted December 2, 2013 Share Posted December 2, 2013 Wow! I remember that thread. Good that you trusted your insticts. Too bad for his girlfriend your instincts were right on. I wouldn't have wanted to go outside either. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speedmom4 Posted December 2, 2013 Share Posted December 2, 2013 :scared: That is crazy! I totally remember that post. I am a firm believer in trusting your instincts. (((hugs))) Elise in NC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fairfarmhand Posted December 2, 2013 Author Share Posted December 2, 2013 At least they are actively looking!!! came home and the police are still combing through the ashes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Element Posted December 2, 2013 Share Posted December 2, 2013 ACK! I remember that!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trulycrabby Posted December 2, 2013 Share Posted December 2, 2013 Gosh, I am so sorry for his girlfriend and her family! However, I am thrilled you trusted your instincts and was on guard with this fellow!!! I hope everyone stays safe and they catch the perp asap! I admit the story of your big scary dog being too frightened to go into the dark chicken coop made me giggle, though. :) Thanks for the update!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThisIsTheDay Posted December 3, 2013 Share Posted December 3, 2013 We are a little unnerved here in the neighborhood. Oh MY. My heart is racing for you just reading your post. That's awful and horrifying. I DO remember your post (even without reading the link). WOW. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QueenCat Posted December 3, 2013 Share Posted December 3, 2013 Authorities have the "person of interest" in custody. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
creekland Posted December 3, 2013 Share Posted December 3, 2013 Authorities have the "person of interest" in custody. This is a relief - thanks for sharing! There is no other "good" ending to this story, so we take what little we can get. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fairfarmhand Posted December 3, 2013 Author Share Posted December 3, 2013 Guy was caught last night after a gun battle with police. So relieved. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fairfarmhand Posted December 3, 2013 Author Share Posted December 3, 2013 News just reported that the guy died from is injuries after the shootout with the police. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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