Gary Dunn

[FDInLaw]

This thread is for analysis and discussion of the State's case against Gary Dunn. Please, let's keep it productive. . . try to keep any "but Kevin" arguments on the main thread. Focus on Gary Dunn here.

Thanks!

[hawgustusgloop]

Originally Posted by FDInLaw

This thread is for analysis and discussion of the State's case against Gary Dunn. Please, let's keep it productive. . . try to keep any "but Kevin" arguments on the main thread. Focus on Gary Dunn here.

Thanks!

OK IF Dunn is the killer, boy did this guy slip through the cracks! Was he required to register as a sex offender? The crime he was convicted of sounds brutal (like Nona's murder), but did it fit the parameters of a sex crime? If not, there is a major hole in that system. I can't imagine how the victim of that crime felt when he was released.

[lorettalockhorn]

http://nwarktimes.com/adg/News/235043/

http://www.fox16.com/news/local/stor...1-17fe309c9141

http://www.pbcommercial.com/articles.../d92nlr7g1.txt

http://www.todaysthv.com/news/addons..._statement.pdf

http://couriernews.com/archived_stor...ch=gary%20dunn

http://criminalsearches.com/details....%3d&input=name

http://oascentral.hosted.ap.org/Real...541414179316f?

http://couriernews.com/story.php?ID=19247

http://arkansasmatters.com/content/f...ws/?cid=103271

http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories...MPLATE=DEFAULT.

[jeremiads]

Originally Posted by hawgustusgloop

OK IF Dunn is the killer, boy did this guy slip through the cracks! Was he required to register as a sex offender? The crime he was convicted of sounds brutal (like Nona's murder), but did it fit the parameters of a sex crime? If not, there is a major hole in that system. I can't imagine how the victim of that crime felt when he was released.

From what I saw, he was charged with battery. If any sort of sexual assault was involved, you figure they would have jumped to change that charge.

[lorettalockhorn]

Originally Posted by hawgustusgloop

OK IF Dunn is the killer, boy did this guy slip through the cracks! Was he required to register as a sex offender? The crime he was convicted of sounds brutal (like Nona's murder), but did it fit the parameters of a sex crime? If not, there is a major hole in that system. I can't imagine how the victim of that crime felt when he was released.

He's not in the AR registry as a sex offender. Guess there wasn't enough evidence that the attack was an attempted rape maybe?

[loulou58]

Has anyone heard where this guy went to school. There was a Gary Dunn that went to the school I attended. And the age fits. If this is him, he is local for a long time.

[FDInLaw]

IfIwereU posted this on the other thread. . .

http://www.fox16.com/news/local/stor...1-17fe309c9141

Picture of Gary Dunn and interview with Martha Dunn.

[lorettalockhorn]

Originally Posted by FDInLaw

IfIwereU posted this on the other thread. . .

http://www.fox16.com/news/local/stor...1-17fe309c9141

Picture of Gary Dunn and interview with Martha Dunn.

The reporter states than a condom was found, rather than a wrapper.

[jeremiads]

Originally Posted by lorettalockhorn

The reporter states than a condom was found, rather than a wrapper.

arkansas journalism is hard

[FDInLaw]

" She explained Dunn then hit her with a wooden stick that she described as 2 to 2 1/2 feet long and 5 inches in diameter. The blow knocked her to the ground, she stated; then Dunn got on top of her and began hitting her on the right side of her head several times. "

http://couriernews.com/archived_stor...ch=gary%20dunn


"This is from the FBI on disorganized killers.
The crime scene of a disorganized killer is often described as
reflecting an overall sense of disorder and suggest little if any
preplanning of the murder. The disarray present at the crime scene may
include evidence such as hair, blood, semen and the murder weapon. There
is minimal use of restraints because the victim is usually rendered
unconscious moments after encountering the disorganized offender. The
body is often displayed in open view, usually left where the
confrontation took place, and is often subjected to extraordinary
mutilation. The disorganized offender is often times still living with
parents or guardians, below average in intelligence. The killer is
usually unemployed or unskilled, does not own a car, and kills near his
home." (Sent to me by a friend)

Back before Kevin's arrest, Glenn Owen did a profile for Nona's case and suggested that a disorganized killer was responsible. Food for thought.

[FDInLaw]

Originally Posted by jeremiads

From what I saw, he was charged with battery. If any sort of sexual assault was involved, you figure they would have jumped to change that charge.

A need to control/ internal rage is often the motive behind sex crimes is it not??? The incident at Bona Dea may have been defused before GD had a chance at sexual assault. MOO

[lorettalockhorn]

Does anyone know what Dunn used to cut the Bona Dea victim?

[lorettalockhorn]

Originally Posted by FDInLaw

A need to control/ internal rage is often the motive behind sex crimes is it not??? The incident at Bona Dea may have been defused before GD had a chance at sexual assault. MOO

Absolutely. One thing I've never understood is why Nona wasn't raped, if that was the intention of her attacker.

[hawgustusgloop]

Originally Posted by lorettalockhorn

The reporter states than a condom was found, rather than a wrapper.

That reporter was something else! I think 'condom' versus 'condom wrapper' makes a HUGE difference. I am already wondering if there will be a change of venue this time.

[hawgustusgloop]

Originally Posted by loulou58

Has anyone heard where this guy went to school. There was a Gary Dunn that went to the school I attended. And the age fits. If this is him, he is local for a long time.

If you click the Fox16 link FD and IfIWereU posted and go to the slideshow, there is a picture of him. I think KFSM has one too. Maybe you could see if he looks familiar?

[lorettalockhorn]

Originally Posted by hawgustusgloop

That reporter was something else! I think 'condom' versus 'condom wrapper' makes a HUGE difference. I am already wondering if there will be a change of venue this time.

Considering that so many people are posting that Kevin is owed a huge apology and/or monetary apology by LE and Tech and no telling who all else, it sounds like this guy has been convicted already; where would be a neutral place to hold the trial? Franklin County again?

[loulou58]

Originally Posted by hawgustusgloop

If you click the Fox16 link FD and IfIWereU posted and go to the slideshow, there is a picture of him. I think KFSM has one too. Maybe you could see if he looks familiar?

99.9% sure it is

[FDInLaw]

Originally Posted by loulou58

99.9% sure it is

Huggers!

Is there anything you remember about him or his family that you can tell us???

[lorettalockhorn]

http://www.couriernews.com/story.php?ID=19254

[FDInLaw]

Originally Posted by lorettalockhorn

http://www.couriernews.com/story.php?ID=19254

New arrest in Dirksmeyer case


Story date: Aug. 23, 2008

Special prosecutor says suspect charged with capital murder in 2005 homicide
By Mary Kincy Benefield/
Managing Editor
Arkansas State Police arrested a suspect late Friday afternoon in the 2005 death of Arkansas Tech University student Nona Dirksmeyer, little more than a year after her boyfriend, Kevin Jones, was acquitted of the murder.
Special prosecutor Jack McQuary said in a release Gary W. Dunn of Dover was charged with capital murder in the homicide. He declined to provide further details, citing limitations imposed by ethics rules.
Multiple law enforcement sources said Dunn, 28, lived in the same South Inglewood Avenue apartment complex where Dirksmeyer lived at the time of her death. Robert White of Bigelow, who identified himself to The Associated Press as Dunn’s uncle, confirmed Dunn lived at the complex, but said he did not know if the pair lived there at the same time.
Dirksmeyer, 19, was found dead in her apartment Dec. 15, 2005, by Jones; Jones’ mother, Janice Jones; and Ryan Whiteside. Jones later told police he asked Whiteside, a pizza deliveryman, to check on Dirksmeyer after he was unable to reach her and became concerned about her welfare.
Dunn was convicted of second-degree battery in 2003 and sentenced to six years in prison after he assaulted a 24-year-old woman at a park in Russellville in 2002. State sentencing guidelines allowed for his release as early as 2004 or 2005, including time off for meritorious good behavior.
According to an April 22, 2003, Courier article by Sean Ingram, the victim told investigators Dunn attacked her after she jogged past a bench upon which he was sitting at Bona Dea Trails, striking her repeatedly in the head with a stick.
State medical examiner Charles Kokes testified in July 2007 at Jones’ trial Dirksmeyer died as a result of a depressed skull fracture on the back of her head investigators determined was inflicted when she was struck with the base of a floor lamp found inside her apartment the night of her death.
He described the amount of force needed to cause an injury of that severity to the lower back of the skull — the thickest, most resilient part of the head — “tremendous.”
Kokes told the jury he found no evidence of forcible rape.
Bill Bristow of Jonesboro, one of three attorneys who represented Jones, declined comment when asked whether he believed Dunn’s arrest was related to DNA the defense team announced in February it matched to DNA discovered on a condom wrapper found in Dirksmeyer’s apartment the night of her death.
“I’ve just taken the position ever since the special prosecutor was appointed that any comments needed to come through the special prosecutor,” Bristow said.
But Michael Robbins of Dover, another of Jones’ attorneys, told the AP the defense team was aware of Dunn’s connection to Dirksmeyer, but only recently obtained a DNA sample from Dunn.
Robbins declined to specify how the defense team obtained Dunn’s DNA, but acknowledged investigators gathered some samples from uncooperative suspects without their knowledge, the AP reported.
McQuary did not immediately return an after-hours call to his office Friday.
Dirksmeyer’s brother, Duke Dirksmeyer, said when contacted late Friday the family would wait to comment on the arrest until further details were released, but praised the continued efforts of investigators in the case. . .

See link for complete article

[FDInLaw]

Dirksmeyer neighbor charged in her killing
Acquitted boyfriend ‘happy for Nona’
By Debra Hale-Shelton

Saturday, August 23, 2008

LITTLE ROCK — More than two years after Arkansas Tech University student Nona Dirksmeyer was slain in her Russellville apartment and a year after her boyfriend was acquitted of killing her, a special prosecutor on Friday charged another man in the case.

Gary Dunn of Dover was arrested by the Arkansas State Police and charged with capital murder, according to a statement from the special prosecutor, Jack McQuary. Dunn, who will turn 29 on Tuesday, was arrested without incident in Conway County.

“I’m just going to say that I’m happy for Nona, that the person who did this to her is finally going to be brought to justice,” her boyfriend, Kevin Jones of Dover, who was acquitted in her killing in July 2007, said in a brief telephone interview.

McQuary declined to give any specifics on the case, such as whether Dunn and Dirksmeyer, 19, knew each other.

But one of Jones’ attorneys, Michael Robbins of Russellville, said in a telephone interview that Dunn, a construction worker, and Dirksmeyer were not romantically involved.

Robbins said Dunn lived inthe same small apartment complex as Dirksmeyer at the time of the crime. “I don’t think they knew each other personally,” he said.

Robbins said Jones, now 22, also did not know Dunn.

The Pope County sheriff’s office said Dunn was taken to the county jail at 5 p.m. Friday and would be held without bond until he has a hearing, at the earliest Monday. . .

Read complete article for more of the Jones family's reaction.

http://www2.arkansasonline.com/news/...0080823/?print

[lorettalockhorn]

That's this morning's Gazette article. Usually enjoy reading DHS's pieces, but what's up with the third paragraph being about Kevin's reaction?

[ifIwereU]

Kokes told the jury he found no evidence of forcible rape.
I wanted to point out the key word in Dr. Kokes' testimony.....

[FDInLaw]

Originally Posted by ifIwereU

Kokes told the jury he found no evidence of forcible rape.
I wanted to point out the key word in Dr. Kokes' testimony.....

So, does that mean that there was evidence of sexual intercourse???

[lorettalockhorn]

Hey U! The Courier summaries were pretty short; was there further questioning regarding intercourse? If memory serves, wasn't there testimony about her recently having had intercourse with Kevin? Was there any testimony about evidence of a condom? (I think there is some discussion in the main thread about whether or not a condom leaves traces of latex, spermicide, etc.)

[jeremiads]

Originally Posted by ifIwereU

Kokes told the jury he found no evidence of forcible rape.
I wanted to point out the key word in Dr. Kokes' testimony.....

Even if this is supposed to imply that any sort of intercourse was found, I'm having a hard time drawing a connection between this and murder, just like I felt about the condom wrapper during Kevin's trial.

[ifIwereU]

Originally Posted by lorettalockhorn

Hey U! The Courier summaries were pretty short; was there further questioning regarding intercourse? If memory serves, wasn't there testimony about her recently having had intercourse with Kevin? Was there any testimony about evidence of a condom? (I think there is some discussion in the main thread about whether or not a condom leaves traces of latex, spermicide, etc.)

IIRC, sperm was found that was determined be KJ's....I think in KJ'S interview, he stated they had sex on Monday night prior to the murder. I don't remember any other testimony about recent intercourse.

as far as condom testimony...I think Det Frost indicated they had searched for a condom throughout the apartment and had even removed the toilets to look for one in the traps....but were unsuccessful in finding one.

[ifIwereU]

Originally Posted by jeremiads

Even if this is supposed to imply that any sort of intercourse was found, I'm having a hard time drawing a connection between this and murder, just like I felt about the condom wrapper during Kevin's trial.

I'm not implying anything....I am simply pointing out the possibility that rape can occur without having outward signs of trauma....forced-consensual rape...where an offender might hold a knife or gun and render the victim motionless while the sexual act is performed....
I am giving insight and not trying to imply anything. I am just trying to add to the discussion that might show GD as the killer and that the motive was sexual....

[lorettalockhorn]

Originally Posted by ifIwereU

IIRC, sperm was found that was determined be KJ's....I think in KJ'S interview, he stated they had sex on Monday night prior to the murder. I don't remember any other testimony about recent intercourse.

as far as condom testimony...I think Det Frost indicated they had searched for a condom throughout the apartment and had even removed the toilets to look for one in the traps....but were unsuccessful in finding one.

Thanks U, but that's not what I meant. I was wondering if the use of a condom leaves behind any trace evidence in the vagina; like traces of latex, or spermicide, etc.

[ifIwereU]

Originally Posted by lorettalockhorn

Thanks U, but that's not what I meant. I was wondering if the use of a condom leaves behind any trace evidence in the vagina; like traces of latex, or spermicide, etc.

I dont' recall any testimony relating to that

[loulou58]

http://arkansasmatters.com/content/f...ws/?cid=103421

Found this on local news.

[sololobo]

Originally Posted by lorettalockhorn

Thanks U, but that's not what I meant. I was wondering if the use of a condom leaves behind any trace evidence in the vagina; like traces of latex, or spermicide, etc.

It is possible the killer is a very sick, deranged person. The killer may not have been interested in actual rape. He may have been fulfilling a perverted sexual fantasy involving sadistic acts. He may have masturbated into the condom while committing these acts and/or afterwards intending not to leave any DNA at the scene... not realizing he did leave some on the wrapper. We don't know how long he may have been in the apt. There may have been multiple condoms used and only one wrapper inadvertantly left behind.

If this is the case, it may explain the capital murder charge.

[lorettalockhorn]

Originally Posted by loulou58

http://arkansasmatters.com/content/f...ws/?cid=103421

Found this on local news.

This is interesting:

"Under capital murder, there's a specific subsection on that, that says something to the effect of premeditation, a person that wants to kill a person and he kills a person,” McQuary said. Based upon the case it fits the case."


So there was some kind of threat or murderous ideation, but he used a weapon of opportunity to actually kill her.

[jeremiads]

Originally Posted by sololobo

It is possible the killer is a very sick, deranged person. The killer may not have been interested in actual rape. He may have been fulfilling a perverted sexual fantasy involving sadistic acts. He may have masturbated into the condom while committing these acts and/or afterwards intending not to leave any DNA at the scene... not realizing he did leave some on the wrapper. We don't know how long he may have been in the apt. There may have been multiple condoms used and only one wrapper inadvertantly left behind.

If this is the case, it may explain the capital murder charge.

Maybe it's just me, but I think we should wait until there are actual dots to connect when we learn more about the evidence, instead of drawing some ridiculous fantasy over one dot in the middle of a page.

[tease]

LOULOU-------You said you think you went to school with the guy. Where and when? Were you talking about HS? Did he ever go by the nick name "Chad" by any chance? Does he have any family from Clarksville?

[loulou58]

Originally Posted by tease

LOULOU-------You said you think you went to school with the guy. Where and when? Were you talking about HS? Did he ever go by the nick name "Chad" by any chance? Does he have any family from Clarksville?

No, if it is the same guy he went to Dardanelle. I don't know much about him really. I knew his older brother a little more. They were both in the ROTC program, made decent grades....just average kids. Did not get into trouble in school. I have not seen either of them since school, really I had no idea they were even around.

[sololobo]

Originally Posted by jeremiads

Maybe it's just me, but I think we should wait until there are actual dots to connect when we learn more about the evidence, instead of drawing some ridiculous fantasy over one dot in the middle of a page.

""Under capital murder, there's a specific subsection on that, that says something to the effect of premeditation, a person that wants to kill a person and he kills a person,” McQuary said. Based upon the case it fits the case."

The charge against Dunn for the Bona Dea crime was attempted murder. He was convicted of a lesser charge of assault. Dunn told the victim he was going to kill her and apparently tried to. What was his motive to kill a complete stranger? What would his motive be to kill Nona if he is the killer? It is possible a perverted sexual fantasy is involved. If so, it could explain the capital murder charge.

[FDInLaw]

A judge ruled today that Dunn, 28, has a one million dollar cash bond. His next appearance will be before a circuit judge on september 22 at 9am

http://www.fox16.com/news/local/stor...25db35&rss=315


See page for slideshow

[FDInLaw]

Is it likely that Dunn will sit in jail until trial???

[loulou58]

I do not think there is a chance he will get out on bond. I believe it is a cash only bond.