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I agree, there was NO way Bobbie could have known what was going to happen! Not only had she "known" Lisa Montgomery from the message board for a long period of time, Bobbie had also been involved with dog shows with Lisa. This link shows a photo taken of a group of people after one of these dog shows: http://imageevent.com/happyhaven/ukcshows/abilene42004?n=0&z=2&c=4&x=1&m=24&w=0&p=0

Lisa Montgomery is shown 2nd from the left, with Bobbie and husband Zeb on the far right. Even though Lisa contacted Bobbie to come to see her puppy as a "Darlene Fischer" when Bobbie saw her "friend" Lisa at the door (and knowing her for some time in person, as well as the message board) I'm sure she would have opened her front door with open arms to her "friend?" That is what makes this crime so extra horrifying!

As far as I can see, the only thing that would have saved Bobbie from what happened to her would have been a "rule" to never meet a customer alone. But... with all the planning Lisa put into this, and Bobbie "knowing" Lisa, I can't even see where she would have had a chance. Lisa as "herself" had already gained Bobbie's trust... all on her own... and Lisa had no reason to NOT let Lisa into her home!

I am sending a link to a memorial album set up for Bobbie's family for anyone interested in helping the family:
http://imageevent.com/bdoglvg/inmemoryofbobbiestinnett

Sincerely,
Karen Goodale

I ended up here while searching for a picture of this EVIL woman! The story is all true. We adopted a Rat Terrier in July from a rescue, and I didn't know anything about the breed. I've been reading the message board there since July, and the board is (mostly)wonderful caring people, and are very close.

The only thing that has not been very clear is, Bobbie did "know" Lisa Montgomery for a long time, but the woman that came to to her house that day WAS Lisa Montgomery, but poor Bobbie was expecting Darlene Fischer (AKA Lisa Montgomery)
This is the post from Lisa "Darlene" making the her plan.

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Message for Happy Haven Farms
Posted by Darlene Fischer on December 15, 2004, 4:22 pm
65.150.168.223

I was recommended to you and have been unable to reach you by either phone or email. Please get in touch with me soon as we are considering the purchase of one of your puppies and would like to ask you a few questions.
Darlene

Posted by Bobbie on December 15, 2004, 7:44 pm, in reply to "Message for Happy Haven Farms"
207.192.230.197

Darlene,
I've emailed you with the directions so we can meet. I do so hope that the email reaches you. Great chatting with you on messenger. And do look forward to chatting with you tomorrow a.m.
Talk to you soon Darlene!
Have a great evening
Bobbie
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I wish I had not seen Lisa's picture, I now feel sicker than I did before. This is beyond belief. There is a fund being set up for Bobbie & Zeb's sweet baby girl, and when I find out more on that I will post it in case any of you would like to help out.

Karen