[TexasCowboy]

Thanks, Squantos, for bumping this thread.

I'm asking everyone to please don't give up.
I don't know the progress of the investigation right now, but I will.
I have some time to devote to it again.
Hopefully I'll have some information by the end of the week.
I've sworn off posting threads on FR, but for Herb and all of his friends, I'll make an exception.

In the meantime here's the information I've been able to gather so far.
Most of you have seen this, but this is for those who got here late:

Autopsy Report

Arson Report

I remind you all that at the time of the issuance of these reports, the cause of fire was undetermined and the case was still under investigation even though it's listed as accidental on the autopsy report.

Again, thanks to all of you for keeping the interest alive.
May God bless you for standing by the CHIEF.

[MeekOneGOP]

[68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub]

One of CHIEF's last posts was to me.
It was a post of encouragement regarding me joining the Coast Guard Auxiliary on 10/03/01.

My Post to CHIEF

His reply

Well I know CHIEF would be pleased that I'm still doing this.

[Poohbah]

Bump. I miss the guy (as always).

Like CHIEF, I was told that I was "too old" to come back into the Marines right after 9/11.

I told the recruiter to be more respectful of his elders, or I'd beat him with my cane :o)

[anymouse]

Hopefully the current investigation of the Harris County Coroner's office will uncover some overlooked evidence in Chief's murder case. a shame that such incompetence should allow Chief's killer to still be on the loose. :(