Nina Ingram's Mother Speaks Out!

[FDInLaw]

Watch the interview here:

http://www.4029tv.com/video/10972413/index.html


For those unfamiliar with this case. . . Nina Ingram was found strangled in her Fayetteville, Arkansas apartment April 22, 2006. She was just 21 years old. A college student and loss prevention employee for Wal-Mart. . . she was known for her sweet smile and hard work. Nina is greatly missed by her loved ones and sadly her murder is still unsolved. Not much has been released about this case. To read more see Nina's Court TV thread ~ http://boards.courttv.com/showthread...0&pagenumber=1 .

[FDInLaw]

Originally Posted by Merrick

Hi, FD~~,

Thank you so much for posting this. I think it's time for people to reach out and help this family. That interview with her mom broke my heart. I know my daughter thinks I'm being unreasonable that I insist she live at home even though she's almost 20 but until I feel she's ready, I'm not letting go. Nina seemed like she was such a Godsend. What a wonderful young lady. I'm so pleased to see that the local LE are taking this personally and seriously. I haven't read yet over on CTV, but is there anything we can do to help, other than pray?

Thanks again, my friend,
Merrick

For Nina and her family

For LE

I'm not sure what we can do. This case has haunted me from it's onset. The media has been pretty quiet about it and very little has been released to the public. Nina appeared to be living a low-risk lifestyle. Statistically, her boyfriend would be the first place to look. . . according to LE he was cooperative and was cleared. Could she have been stocked by a sex offender? If this was a sex crime the public has not been informed of it. Her job stands out to me . . . could she have seen something she shouldn't have? Maybe she helped bust someone and this is a revenge killing? There are so many possible directions and this latest news report states she was active on the Internet as well. I'm not sure what to think.

[FDInLaw]

Originally Posted by Merrick

It is baffling. The only explanation would be a random act of violence. But, LE thinks it's personal, according to the video link. I do not like the internet connection. I hate MySpace. I think it's a breeding ground for trouble, but that's just my opinion. Her job and revenge makes sense. Also, she was a beautiful young woman, stalking wouldn't be out of the question, especially since her job would have put her in the public's eye. What about school? I wonder if someone there could have become obessesed with her? My heart and prayers go out to her family. Her mother seemed so broken by this that I just cried seeing her pain. I hope God gives her some relief and comfort, soon.

Judy Ingram's words and very obvious pain caused me to literally weep. No Mother should have to face the loss of a daughter this way. Though difficult, I believe it was important for her to give this interview and I hope and pray some good leads come as a result.

Yes, school is yet another possible venue. I really feel for the LE!

[Brainstorm]

Originally Posted by Merrick

It is baffling. The only explanation would be a random act of violence. But, LE thinks it's personal, according to the video link. I do not like the internet connection. I hate MySpace. I think it's a breeding ground for trouble, but that's just my opinion. Her job and revenge makes sense. Also, she was a beautiful young woman, stalking wouldn't be out of the question, especially since her job would have put her in the public's eye. What about school? I wonder if someone there could have become obessesed with her? My heart and prayers go out to her family. Her mother seemed so broken by this that I just cried seeing her pain. I hope God gives her some relief and comfort, soon.

Hi FDInLaw & merrick also, I agree about the myspace & such.....we all know or know of horror stories about predators/internet.......and its sad, but some people that go there are really naive & believe everyone else is who they say they are & end up becoming trusting & vunerable....IMO.....even older ones, like Nonnie Dotson...JMHO.........
we need to preach this to our kids mor & more, till we see some results.....IMO
I also pray God will comfort her....JMHO

[FDInLaw]

Maybe this would be a good case to contact America's Most Wanted about?

[hawgustusgloop]

http://www.nwanews.com/adg/News/152795/

http://www.kfsm.com/Global/story.asp?S=4807385

http://www.nwanews.com/bcdr/News/33975/

http://www.nwanews.com/adg/News/155094/

http://www.kfsm.com/Global/story.asp?S=4850299

http://www.nwanews.com/nwat/News/42397/

http://www.kfsm.com/Global/story.asp?S=5313378

[FDInLaw]

Originally Posted by hawgustusgloop

http://www.nwanews.com/adg/News/152795/

http://www.kfsm.com/Global/story.asp?S=4807385

http://www.nwanews.com/bcdr/News/33975/

http://www.nwanews.com/adg/News/155094/

http://www.kfsm.com/Global/story.asp?S=4850299

http://www.nwanews.com/nwat/News/42397/

http://www.kfsm.com/Global/story.asp?S=5313378

Thanks for taking the time to do this!

[TallaTonight]

Originally Posted by FDInLaw

Thanks for taking the time to do this!

Such an awsome thought provoking case. I still need to read more, so many of these topics and cases have my head spinning. I just cannot imagine how families live thought these tragic things.

[JR2007]

From reading the link posted above. I'd say she died from strangulation, had her throat cut ( not the cause of death) and was Raped or otherwise sexually attacked.

[FDInLaw]

Originally Posted by JR2007

From reading the link posted above. I'd say she died from strangulation, had her throat cut ( not the cause of death) and was Raped or otherwise sexually attacked.

Unless I've missed it, the authorities have not released any information regarding sexual assault. This baffles me. We know LE suspects it was someone she knew and that there was no sign of forced entry. however, one article does state:
"Police say they are also looking into registered sex offenders and parole violators that live in the area to see if they have any connection with Ingram's murder."

http://www.kfsm.com/Global/story.asp?S=4850299

[hawgustusgloop]

I am curious about what was used to strangle her. IIRC, according to one of those articles the cause of death was strangulation by ligature. I wonder if whatever it was that was used to strangle her came from her apartment or if the killer brought it there.

LE has been so tight-lipped about the details of this crime! I'm sure they have good reasons for it, but maybe releasing a key detail or two may trigger something in someone's mind and could lead to solving the case?

Also, I wonder if any neighbors heard noises? If not, then I would think the killer probably lay in wait for her and ambushed her. You can hear everything in those apartments.

[JR2007]

Originally Posted by FDInLaw

Unless I've missed it, the authorities have not released any information regarding sexual assault. This baffles me. We know LE suspects it was someone she knew and that there was no sign of forced entry. however, one article does state:
"Police say they are also looking into registered sex offenders and parole violators that live in the area to see if they have any connection with Ingram's murder."

http://www.kfsm.com/Global/story.asp?S=4850299

Exactly, why would you look at all the Sex offenders in an area if there wasn't something to do with a sex attack. An also they became interested in the other guy when he mentioned something about her throat being cut.

[JR2007]

Originally Posted by FDInLaw

Unless I've missed it, the authorities have not released any information regarding sexual assault. This baffles me. We know LE suspects it was someone she knew and that there was no sign of forced entry. however, one article does state:
"Police say they are also looking into registered sex offenders and parole violators that live in the area to see if they have any connection with Ingram's murder."

http://www.kfsm.com/Global/story.asp?S=4850299

Here is the Quote from one of the links supplied by Hawgustusgloop.
Quote: A Fayetteville man in his 20 s drew the attention of police April 23 when he told officers that Ingram’s throat had been cut.
The man, who lives with his parents, acted “overly interested” in Ingram’s slaying and brought up the topic when police were in his neighborhood on an unrelated call, the affidavit states.

[FDInLaw]

Originally Posted by JR2007

Here is the Quote from one of the links supplied by Hawgustusgloop.
Quote: A Fayetteville man in his 20 s drew the attention of police April 23 when he told officers that Ingram’s throat had been cut.
The man, who lives with his parents, acted “overly interested” in Ingram’s slaying and brought up the topic when police were in his neighborhood on an unrelated call, the affidavit states.

Isn't being "overly interested" or "helpful" a sociopathic characteristic? No wonder this guy aroused some suspicion. The throat comment is just bizarre!

[hawgustusgloop]

This is confusing but here's the way I understand it:

The guy that acted overly interested that lives with his parents and said her throat had been cut was cleared by an alibi and other supporting evidence.

He is not the same person who was seen looking around the apartments with a flashlight and said his name was "Freddy, as in Kreuger" and talked about Nina's daily routine. The same man was also seen at her funeral. This man has not been cleared, and I am not sure if he has even been located and interviewed.

I am confused a little but that is what I think has happened. Please someone clear this up if I am mistaken.

I guess I should just go back and

[hawgustusgloop]

Originally Posted by hawgustusgloop

This is confusing but here's the way I understand it:

The guy that acted overly interested that lives with his parents and said her throat had been cut was cleared by an alibi and other supporting evidence.

He is not the same person who was seen looking around the apartments with a flashlight and said his name was "Freddy, as in Kreuger" and talked about Nina's daily routine. The same man was also seen at her funeral. This man has not been cleared, and I am not sure if he has even been located and interviewed.

I am confused a little but that is what I think has happened. Please someone clear this up if I am mistaken.

I guess I should just go back and

Magnificent post, hawgustusgloop!

OK, I went back and read a little more and one of the articles said that the man that was looking around with a flashlight was cooperating with police, but to my knowledge has not been cleared. So he has apparently been located and interviewed.

[JR2007]

Originally Posted by FDInLaw

Isn't being "overly interested" or "helpful" a sociopathic characteristic? No wonder this guy aroused some suspicion. The throat comment is just bizarre!

Of course he may be a guy that is slightly mentally slow. We've all known people like this. He could have been just repeating gossip he heard about the case. The police will have to determine all that. Watch it when you say things about people being overly interested or Helpful. That could include all of us. HE HE

[hawgustusgloop]

Originally Posted by JR2007

Here is the Quote from one of the links supplied by Hawgustusgloop.
Quote: A Fayetteville man in his 20 s drew the attention of police April 23 when he told officers that Ingram’s throat had been cut.
The man, who lives with his parents, acted “overly interested” in Ingram’s slaying and brought up the topic when police were in his neighborhood on an unrelated call, the affidavit states.

So, if that guy aroused suspicion by saying her throat had been cut, can we assume that is was?

That is kind of confusing in the scheme of "strangulation by ligature."

This case is so haunting because nothing makes any sense.

[FDInLaw]

Originally Posted by hawgustusgloop

Magnificent post, hawgustusgloop!

OK, I went back and read a little more and one of the articles said that the man that was looking around with a flashlight was cooperating with police, but to my knowledge has not been cleared. So he has apparently been located and interviewed.

It bothers me that all this information is at least six months old. My impression of the latest interview is that LE is basically back at square one. . . did anyone else sense that? Regardless, I hope this latest news story has yielded some good leads.

[FDInLaw]

Originally Posted by JR2007

Of course he may be a guy that is slightly mentally slow. We've all known people like this. He could have been just repeating gossip he heard about the case. The police will have to determine all that. Watch it when you say things about people being overly interested or Helpful. That could include all of us. HE HE

ITA the guy might have just been a few fries short of a Happy Meal.

P.S. Love your new signature. . . I resemble that remark!

[JR2007]

Originally Posted by hawgustusgloop

So, if that guy aroused suspicion by saying her throat had been cut, can we assume that is was?

That is kind of confusing in the scheme of "strangulation by ligature."

This case is so haunting because nothing makes any sense.

That was my thought. Why would he arouse suspicion if he was way off base. Maybe she was strangled ,and being afraid she might not be dead, this guy cut her throat too.

[FDInLaw]

Originally Posted by hawgustusgloop

I am curious about what was used to strangle her. IIRC, according to one of those articles the cause of death was strangulation by ligature. I wonder if whatever it was that was used to strangle her came from her apartment or if the killer brought it there.

LE has been so tight-lipped about the details of this crime! I'm sure they have good reasons for it, but maybe releasing a key detail or two may trigger something in someone's mind and could lead to solving the case?

Also, I wonder if any neighbors heard noises? If not, then I would think the killer probably lay in wait for her and ambushed her. You can hear everything in those apartments.

Hey,

Can you give us your own description of the apartment's windows. How high are they off the ground; how large are they; are they very visible? Since you lived there, thought it would be nice to get your point of view. Thanks ~ FD

[hawgustusgloop]

Originally Posted by FDInLaw

Hey,

Can you give us your own description of the apartment's windows. How high are they off the ground; how large are they; are they very visible? Since you lived there, thought it would be nice to get your point of view. Thanks ~ FD

The apartments are arranged quad-style, where there are "walls" of apartments facing the center courtyard area. The center courtyard had some trees and a little play area for kids. There was also a small swimming pool and a building that served as a lounge/laundry/reading room and was where residents' mail boxes were. That center area was not IMO very well-lit at night, so I would never go get my mail if I got home after dark. I lived in a one-bedroom apartment there. The door opened to a small living area/kitchen area. Then there was a door to the bedroom. There was a bathroom, and you had to go into the bedroom to get to it. There was one window, and it was in the bedroom. My window faced a street. It was very close to the road. A lot of apartments' windows faced parking lots for residents. IIRC, my window was not very high off the ground, maybe 3 feet ? It was big enough for just about anybody to crawl through. As I have said before, you could lock the window, but the window could still be pushed open when locked. I was scared every night. IIRC, Nina's apartment was Apt. 1, and if it is where I think it is, the back window faces a resident parking lot with houses behind it. I am not positive about where it is, though. In general, I would say someone could have easily gone in and out of her window in just a few seconds, but it would be risky because people are always coming and going there and would likely notice someone sneaking in or out of a window. I wish I knew for sure where her apartment was.

[FDInLaw]

Originally Posted by hawgustusgloop

The apartments are arranged quad-style, where there are "walls" of apartments facing the center courtyard area. The center courtyard had some trees and a little play area for kids. There was also a small swimming pool and a building that served as a lounge/laundry/reading room and was where residents' mail boxes were. That center area was not IMO very well-lit at night, so I would never go get my mail if I got home after dark. I lived in a one-bedroom apartment there. The door opened to a small living area/kitchen area. Then there was a door to the bedroom. There was a bathroom, and you had to go into the bedroom to get to it. There was one window, and it was in the bedroom. My window faced a street. It was very close to the road. A lot of apartments' windows faced parking lots for residents. IIRC, my window was not very high off the ground, maybe 3 feet ? It was big enough for just about anybody to crawl through. As I have said before, you could lock the window, but the window could still be pushed open when locked. I was scared every night. IIRC, Nina's apartment was Apt. 1, and if it is where I think it is, the back window faces a resident parking lot with houses behind it. I am not positive about where it is, though. In general, I would say someone could have easily gone in and out of her window in just a few seconds, but it would be risky because people are always coming and going there and would likely notice someone sneaking in or out of a window. I wish I knew for sure where her apartment was.

Thanks so much for posting those details! I don't live in Fayetteville, but maybe I should drive down there and take a few pictures of the apartment. On Renee Fox's thread someone posted pictures of where her body was found and it really added to the discussion.

[phynickyb]

Originally Posted by hawgustusgloop

The apartments are arranged quad-style, where there are "walls" of apartments facing the center courtyard area. The center courtyard had some trees and a little play area for kids. There was also a small swimming pool and a building that served as a lounge/laundry/reading room and was where residents' mail boxes were. That center area was not IMO very well-lit at night, so I would never go get my mail if I got home after dark. I lived in a one-bedroom apartment there. The door opened to a small living area/kitchen area. Then there was a door to the bedroom. There was a bathroom, and you had to go into the bedroom to get to it. There was one window, and it was in the bedroom. My window faced a street. It was very close to the road. A lot of apartments' windows faced parking lots for residents. IIRC, my window was not very high off the ground, maybe 3 feet ? It was big enough for just about anybody to crawl through. As I have said before, you could lock the window, but the window could still be pushed open when locked. I was scared every night. IIRC, Nina's apartment was Apt. 1, and if it is where I think it is, the back window faces a resident parking lot with houses behind it. I am not positive about where it is, though. In general, I would say someone could have easily gone in and out of her window in just a few seconds, but it would be risky because people are always coming and going there and would likely notice someone sneaking in or out of a window. I wish I knew for sure where her apartment was.

Just curious to know if the complex had any cameras. Some apartment buildings install cameras to prevent others from damaging the facilities. It would be of interest to note whether the "Freddy" person had been taped in and out of the complex on a regular basis.

[FDInLaw]

Hey Hawgustusgloop,

Do you happen to remember the address of the apartment complex where Nina was murdered? Just snagged this idea from another site, those of us who have not been there could use Google Earth to get a better idea of the layout, etc.

[hawgustusgloop]

Originally Posted by FDInLaw

Hey Hawgustusgloop,

Do you happen to remember the address of the apartment complex where Nina was murdered? Just snagged this idea from another site, those of us who have not been there could use Google Earth to get a better idea of the layout, etc.

IIRC it is 701 W. Sycamore in Fayetteville. I am pretty sure that is correct.

[FDInLaw]

Originally Posted by hawgustusgloop

IIRC it is 701 W. Sycamore in Fayetteville. I am pretty sure that is correct.

Cool beans. . . thanks for the address!

On Google Earth the lay out appears to be like this. . .

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l - l
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We still have no idea which was Nina's building do we?

[FDInLaw]

Originally Posted by FDInLaw

Cool beans. . . thanks for the address!

On Google Earth the lay out appears to be like this. . .

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l l
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l - l
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We still have no idea which was Nina's building do we?

Errrrrrr. . . my little lines won't post right! Oh well, check out Google Earth!

[FDInLaw]

BUMPING FOR NINA!

Surely there can be more done to bring attention to this case. Ideas anyone?

[JR2007]

Originally Posted by FDInLaw

BUMPING FOR NINA!

Surely there can be more done to bring attention to this case. Ideas anyone?

FD:
When was the last time the local paper ran anything on her story? And what paper is it? Maybe we can get the paper to write another story on her or write an update on where the LE stand. We could bug them to get somethiing moving.

[Anom]

First off, I'm just going to say that I am somebody very close to this story but I am NOT part of law enforcement. I've been following what most of you have been posting for almost a year now but have refrained from posting due to the fact that the investigation naturally is still on going. Some things I know, some things I don't, and others I haven't been told (dectectives are like that). Since it seems some of you truely care, gonna clear up some questions here.

1. There are no camera's in the complex.
2. Some kind of cord/rope was used at great force.
3. Her apt faced inwards (of course) with the back towards the road, not the parking lot.
4. Two windows, one up front living room, one in the back in bedroom, don't remember if there was one in the bathroom, don't think so.
5. There was no sexual assult, no forced entry, nothing stolen. Sexual assult was a question, but after finding out a couple of things this didn't happen.
6. Last newspaper article was in late Dec., nothing new.
7. Front window was unlocked when her brother showed up, he went in that way. Front door was locked.

If you ask me, the police have no idea at this point who did this. It was premeditated and planned out. The state crime lab hasn't found anything. They have been throwing out just about anything and everything; internet, sex offenders, etc etc. Fact of the matter is that they don't know who killed a college girl in a college town, somebody who could pull off what looked like a professional hit, military training or the like. Grasping for straws....

[FDInLaw]

Originally Posted by Anom

First off, I'm just going to say that I am somebody very close to this story but I am NOT part of law enforcement. I've been following what most of you have been posting for almost a year now but have refrained from posting due to the fact that the investigation naturally is still on going. Some things I know, some things I don't, and others I haven't been told (dectectives are like that). Since it seems some of you truely care, gonna clear up some questions here.

1. There are no camera's in the complex.
2. Some kind of cord/rope was used at great force.
3. Her apt faced inwards (of course) with the back towards the road, not the parking lot.
4. Two windows, one up front living room, one in the back in bedroom, don't remember if there was one in the bathroom, don't think so.
5. There was no sexual assult, no forced entry, nothing stolen. Sexual assult was a question, but after finding out a couple of things this didn't happen.
6. Last newspaper article was in late Dec., nothing new.
7. Front window was unlocked when her brother showed up, he went in that way. Front door was locked.

If you ask me, the police have no idea at this point who did this. It was premeditated and planned out. The state crime lab hasn't found anything. They have been throwing out just about anything and everything; internet, sex offenders, etc etc. Fact of the matter is that they don't know who killed a college girl in a college town, somebody who could pull off what looked like a professional hit, military training or the like. Grasping for straws....

Welcome to the board. . . just today I was wishing that someone close to the investigation would find us. I am local and am serious concerned about how quiet this case is. I heard months ago that there was no sexual abuse from a private source and was concerned greatly. If the motive was not sex then it sure looks like a hit job. . . why would someone want this young girl dead?

Thank you so much for posting! Nina's family sould not have to stand alone. . . I for one am not going to stop asking questions and posting. ~ FD

[FDInLaw]

Months ago, when Casey Crowder was first murdered, I started discussing Nina's case with another CTV poster via e-mail. . . "Danny" just wrote and asked me to post this since he can access this site from his work:

"If this information is true the killer knew her.
She knew him well enough she trusted him and let him into her apartment.
He knew her well enough he wasn't interested in sex (no sexual assault),(sex
crime).
She was a lovely girl very attractive.
No burglary, robbery gone bad, no sex crime so what's the motive?
The killer must have been mad, very mad.
He must have felt like Ms Ingram betrayed him
Ligature strangulation is up close and personal.
So who was close to Nina who felt betrayed?"

Originally Posted by Anom

First off, I'm just going to say that I am somebody very close to this story but I am NOT part of law enforcement. I've been following what most of you have been posting for almost a year now but have refrained from posting due to the fact that the investigation naturally is still on going. Some things I know, some things I don't, and others I haven't been told (dectectives are like that). Since it seems some of you truely care, gonna clear up some questions here.

1. There are no camera's in the complex.
2. Some kind of cord/rope was used at great force.
3. Her apt faced inwards (of course) with the back towards the road, not the parking lot.
4. Two windows, one up front living room, one in the back in bedroom, don't remember if there was one in the bathroom, don't think so.
5. There was no sexual assult, no forced entry, nothing stolen. Sexual assult was a question, but after finding out a couple of things this didn't happen.
6. Last newspaper article was in late Dec., nothing new.
7. Front window was unlocked when her brother showed up, he went in that way. Front door was locked.

If you ask me, the police have no idea at this point who did this. It was premeditated and planned out. The state crime lab hasn't found anything. They have been throwing out just about anything and everything; internet, sex offenders, etc etc. Fact of the matter is that they don't know who killed a college girl in a college town, somebody who could pull off what looked like a professional hit, military training or the like. Grasping for straws....

[Anom]

That's just it, I don't think it was anybody she knew. I think it was a person who just struck a fancy with her and this is something they wanted to do. She never once said anything about somebody giving her grief about anything. In most situations we have indicators that would show even a small level of anger, that wasn't present.

I also don't think it was something that came out of her job. I'm very familiar with this, as I have been involved on many "stops" (what they call catching somebody in Loss Prevention "LP") that included much more violent individuals. She didn't have any violent stops that only included her, but had another LP associate with her and that was at other stores. Most of her arrests at her store came from internal thief.

[FDInLaw]

Originally Posted by Anom

That's just it, I don't think it was anybody she knew. I think it was a person who just struck a fancy with her and this is something they wanted to do. She never once said anything about somebody giving her grief about anything. In most situations we have indicators that would show even a small level of anger, that wasn't present.

I also don't think it was something that came out of her job. I'm very familiar with this, as I have been involved on many "stops" (what they call catching somebody in Loss Prevention "LP") that included much more violent individuals. She didn't have any violent stops that only included her, but had another LP associate with her and that was at other stores. Most of her arrests at her store came from internal thief.

Please check your private messages.

[FDInLaw]

Originally Posted by Anom

That's just it, I don't think it was anybody she knew. I think it was a person who just struck a fancy with her and this is something they wanted to do. She never once said anything about somebody giving her grief about anything. In most situations we have indicators that would show even a small level of anger, that wasn't present.

I also don't think it was something that came out of her job. I'm very familiar with this, as I have been involved on many "stops" (what they call catching somebody in Loss Prevention "LP") that included much more violent individuals. She didn't have any violent stops that only included her, but had another LP associate with her and that was at other stores. Most of her arrests at her store came from internal thief.

With no sexual assault, it's highly unlikely that Nina was murdered by someone that did not know her IMO. This is just pure speculation on my part, but it's probably someone that either was very angry or wanted her to be silenced. Maybe Nina had stumbled on something and was about to implicate someone at work? Maybe she found out someone was having an affair? I don't know. . . I'm not convinced that this had nothing to do with her job though. On that same vein of thought, were the police officers she knew checked out as well? Since it appears to have been a professional job. . . I think that rock should be turned over as well. With how quiet things are and the LE's lack of progress, if I were family I would be pleading with the State Police to get involved. JMO

[hawgustusgloop]

Originally Posted by Anom

First off, I'm just going to say that I am somebody very close to this story but I am NOT part of law enforcement. I've been following what most of you have been posting for almost a year now but have refrained from posting due to the fact that the investigation naturally is still on going. Some things I know, some things I don't, and others I haven't been told (dectectives are like that). Since it seems some of you truely care, gonna clear up some questions here.

1. There are no camera's in the complex.
2. Some kind of cord/rope was used at great force.
3. Her apt faced inwards (of course) with the back towards the road, not the parking lot.
4. Two windows, one up front living room, one in the back in bedroom, don't remember if there was one in the bathroom, don't think so.
5. There was no sexual assult, no forced entry, nothing stolen. Sexual assult was a question, but after finding out a couple of things this didn't happen.
6. Last newspaper article was in late Dec., nothing new.
7. Front window was unlocked when her brother showed up, he went in that way. Front door was locked.

If you ask me, the police have no idea at this point who did this. It was premeditated and planned out. The state crime lab hasn't found anything. They have been throwing out just about anything and everything; internet, sex offenders, etc etc. Fact of the matter is that they don't know who killed a college girl in a college town, somebody who could pull off what looked like a professional hit, military training or the like. Grasping for straws....

Welcome to the boards! I am glad you are posting with us.

You said the back window faced the road. Which road is that? Sycamore or another one?

One thing we could try to do to get Nina's story in the public eye is to maybe email news stations and local papers so that maybe they would air or publish stories on the anniversary of her death.

It is so hard to believe that with all the technology around us that someone could commit this crime in an apartment complex full of people and seemingly get away with it. I hope there will be justice for Nina.

[JR2007]

Originally Posted by Anom

That's just it, I don't think it was anybody she knew. I think it was a person who just struck a fancy with her and this is something they wanted to do. She never once said anything about somebody giving her grief about anything. In most situations we have indicators that would show even a small level of anger, that wasn't present.

I also don't think it was something that came out of her job. I'm very familiar with this, as I have been involved on many "stops" (what they call catching somebody in Loss Prevention "LP") that included much more violent individuals. She didn't have any violent stops that only included her, but had another LP associate with her and that was at other stores. Most of her arrests at her store came from internal thief.

Anom, can you tell us or do you know if Nina's throat was cut. When a person is strangled how can you tell if they are dead, for sure, you cut their throat. I guess I'm trying to answer a question I have in my head about why the police were interested, and questioned, the guy who had mentioned that Nina's throat had been cut, if it wasn't.
Another thing, why did the police question known sex offenders if it wasn't sex related???

[Anom]

Autopsy results identified Ingram’s official cause of death as strangulation by ligature, meaning she had been choked by some type of object such as a rope or extension cord.

http://www.nwarktimes.com/story.php?...&storyid=48534

You said the back window faced the road. Which road is that? Sycamore or another one?

One thing we could try to do to get Nina's story in the public eye is to maybe email news stations and local papers so that maybe they would air or publish stories on the anniversary of her death.

Sycamore. As to the second part, I don't think that will be an issue. We have considered bringing it to a larger media base, but that is a call I will let her mother make.

Anom, can you tell us or do you know if Nina's throat was cut.

I cannot say 100% that it wasn't because I don't know for 100%.

They have(are?) talked(talking) to everybody and anybody. I know they have talked to people she worked with (people I know she worked with), people from school, etc etc. In other words, they were covering every angle they could. So it doesn't surprise me that they hauled that guy in who made that comment or any others that we don't know about.

As to the rest, and some concerns expressed to me, anything and everything that I post will either be pulled from public sources or can be gained via public knowledge (i.e. the position of the apt). There are a lot of details that I will not go into, as it is an ongoing investigation.

Otherwise, a lot of it is also speculation on my part as I am in the dark about a lot of things as the rest of you. They are being that tight lipped about it, and there are even a lot of questions her mother has that they will not answer. This is not like the other cases we have had around here in recent years where there was a clear path to who did it and they are taking every step they can not to mess up, like what happened with that poor Nona girl in Russellville.