Darlie Routier and her husband Darin worked at the same company I did. They were there in the 1988-91 period, thereabouts. I actually knew Darin better because he was more easy going, like most folks in this part of the country. Here is my recollection of Darlie: She had a clique of her own friends, and she always hung around the same group. We worked in a 85,000 sq. ft. facility, and I have always been one to greet everyone in the hallway with "good mornin' " or "howdy" or whatever. In all the time she was there, not ONCE did she ever return the greeting - and I'm not exaggerating either. If you weren't in her little clique, you just weren't anybody, I think. I haven't known many people like that, I guess. She was very into herself, I think.
Yes, I believe that's correct, the medical personal were suspicious of her wounds. I think the forensic study determined it was very doubtful the neck wound was inflicted by an intruder, but pointed to possible self-infliction (which I believe it was, as well). The forensic evidence against her was solid, too. She did it, I am convinced.
I think the silly string graveside birthday party for one of the murdered kids right after the murder was VERY strange. Most folks I talked to said the same thing, although a few didn't think it was so strange. I thought it was weird, tho. I always got along with Darin, but his unyielding support for Darlie, while not unusual, made me wonder. I don't suspect he could have had anything to do with the murder, but isn't that the classic quote you see in the paper all the time!? :O)
As I stated earlier in this article, I fear that the court reporters messing up the transcripts might jeopardize the death penalty being carried out. I hope it doesn't, but it will be interesting to see how that situation progresses.