Reward offered for leads in slaying (McKinney, TX)

The Dallas Morning News ^ | 07/11/2006 | By KAREN AYRES and TIARA M. ELLIS

[LA Woman3]

McKINNEY – A company put up a $10,000 reward Monday to help solve the slaying of a house saleswoman killed over the weekend in McKinney. Schepps Dairy announced the reward as investigators continued to search for clues in the fatal stabbing of 40-year-old Sarah Anne Walker, who was found dead Saturday in a model home at The Hemingway at Craig Ranch community. Sarah Anne Walker Police are investigating several theories, including the possibility that Ms. Walker knew her attackers, McKinney police spokesman Randy Roland said. Ms. Walker was stabbed 27 times on her upper body. "Police experience shows that [being stabbed] 27 times is a very personal attack," Capt. Roland said Monday. Collin County medical examiner William Rohr told police that a "sharp-edged instrument" was used in the attack, but investigators said they don't know exactly what kind of object was the murder weapon. Ms. Walker also suffered bruises in the attack. A couple on a house-hunting trip stumbled upon the crime scene about 1:30 p.m. Saturday. Furniture, plants and other items were strewn across the floor. Many of Ms. Walker's wounds were defensive, indicating that she put up a fight. The attack stunned residents of McKinney, many of whom moved to the growing Dallas suburb to avoid crime. It is the second slaying of the year in McKinney.

[ClearCase_guy]

I had heard that she failed to show up for two debates ...

[LA Woman3]

-snip- Ms. Walker, who was recently divorced and had a 4-year-old son, was a saleswoman for D.R. Horton. The company did not respond Monday to requests for comment.

Ms. Walker's ex-husband, Randy Tate, did not return phone calls Monday, but he spoke highly of his ex-wife over the weekend. The couple divorced in November.

Jeff Domen, Ms. Walker's divorce attorney, said Monday that he was shocked to hear of her death.

"A lot of times when people go through a divorce, so often you see people at their worst," Mr. Domen said. "I never saw that with Sarah. She was always happy and always bubbly. She was always a pleasure to deal with."

Mr. Domen described Ms. Walker's divorce as amicable, saying she and Mr. Tate planned a birthday party together for their son, Josh, while they were in the middle of their divorce.

"She spoke the world of Josh and loved him and took care of him," Mr. Domen said.

Mr. Tate and others have said they don't believe Ms. Walker had any enemies. But her sister said Ms. Walker was attacked in her Frisco home last Thanksgiving. Frisco police said they have no record of the assault.

In another incident, Frisco police were called to her home Oct. 31 when she reported that a friend had stolen some property. When police arrived, there was nothing missing. Ms. Walker was apparently intoxicated and had a bump on her head, according to Frisco police.

McKinney police have not named any suspects in the case.

Ed Spencer of Schepps Dairy said Monday that the company hopes that the $10,000 reward will encourage people to come forward with tips. The money will be paid for information leading to an arrest and indictment. The offer will be good for six months.

Mr. Spencer said the company has distributed $350,000 for rewards in criminal cases across North Texas. Rewards are paid in about 25 percent of cases, he said.

"All murders are tragic, of course, but some committed against elderly, the very young and everyday working people are particularly compelling," Mr. Spencer said. "It's just to try to help the McKinney Police Department solve the crime."

Anyone with information about the case is asked to call the McKinney Police Department at 972-547-7600.

[rightwingintelligentsia]

That's a very confusing headline. I think there's a word missing, but I too thought it referred to Cynthia.

[Izzy Dunne]

Police experience shows that [being stabbed] 27 times is a very personal attack,

Cue the "Master of the Obvious" graphic...

[Defend the Second]

I live in Mckinney not far from the site of this murder. The story is correct: it is a shocking thing.

[LA Woman3]

Sarah Anne Walker

[Izzy Dunne]

Could you ask the admin moderator to fix the headline? It is two separate lines in the original page, and very confusing as you have it.

[Professional Engineer]

ping

[LA Woman3]

Sorry for the confusion! The two lines merged into one headline....

[LA Woman3]

Thank you!

[beezdotcom]

That's a very confusing headline. I think there's a word missing,

Silly me - I thought somebody accidentally added the words "leads in"...

[E. Pluribus Unum]

Like everybody doesn't know it was the ex-husband.

There is no such thing as an "amicable" divorce. Some people are just better at hiding their anger.

[Pantera]

Hello neighbor, I live in McKinney (Stonebridge) also.

[jimboster]

I'm guessing a guy she dated once or twice and then she dumped him.

[Lazamataz]

Reward offered for leads in slaying McKinney

For a moment, my heart lept in my chest, as I thought about a woman named Cynthia.

[LA Woman3]

Ex-husband interview...

http://cbs11tv.com/topstories/local_story_190190009.html

[E. Pluribus Unum]

"The requested document does not exist on this server."

Bad link.

[LA Woman3]

http://cbs11tv.com/topstories/local_story_190190009.html