[Sherlock]

This is just a short interruption here...THIS is one brilliant poster in the Van Dam case, that explains the RUSH TO JUDGEMENT in the Van Dam case. This is documented, and I find it a wonderful explanation, that has been discussed over and over for two months by FReepers. NOT CONSPIRACY ZELOTS...but real people who are paying attention, and calling FOUL.

Sorry, I forgot to BOLD this part.

[hergus]

Authorities Doubt Remains Are Those of Jennifer Short

Modified: 9/26/2002 11:08:30 AM
Stoneville, Rockingham County -
WFMY TV
At a 9:45 a.m. Press Conference in Rockingham County, Henry County Virginia Sheriff Frank Cassell says microscopic examination of the hair sample taken from the skeletal remains found near Stoneville yesterday are back. Initial tests indicate that the remains are not those of Jennifer Short, the little Bassett, Virginia girl missing since mid-August.

The bones were found Wednesday afternoon on Grogan Road near Stoneville. Tests in Virginia were based on DNA analysis which right now indicates there's not a match. However, bone samples are also being sent to the state medical examiner in North Carolina. Tests there will look at the actual age of the victim and other specific information, as well as how long the bones have likely been exposed to the elements in some way.

Sheriff Cassell says they've had several leads in the past week, into the disappearance of Jennifer Short, but those have not panned out. She's been missing for nearly 6 weeks, since her parents, Michael and Mary Short were found shot to death in their Bassett, Virginia home August 15.

Rockingham County deputies will continue their search of the area where the remains were found, including a pond which they drained overnight. Rockingham County Sheriff Sam Page says some additional bone fragments have been located, but nothing such as clothing or personal effects that might help with the
identification. Rockingham County says they do not currently have any missing persons cases, but have sent out messages to other law enforcement agencies who might have an interest in the case.