Scott Weinberger
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The house belonged to husband and wife Kevin and Lisa Montgomery, one or both of whom were now the primary persons of interest in Bobby Joe's homicide and the kidnapping of her infant daughter.
The house belonged to husband and wife Kevin and Lisa Montgomery, one or both of whom were now the primary persons of interest in Bobby Joe's homicide and the kidnapping of her infant daughter.
At 1230 in the afternoon on December 17th, less than 24 hours after Bobby Joe's murder, Randy and his partner Don met the two FBI agents near a crossroads to strategize their approach to the house.
At 1230 in the afternoon on December 17th, less than 24 hours after Bobby Joe's murder, Randy and his partner Don met the two FBI agents near a crossroads to strategize their approach to the house.
And so an impromptu task force of local deputies and feds descended on the Montgomery home carefully.
And so an impromptu task force of local deputies and feds descended on the Montgomery home carefully.
So remember the scene in Silence of the Lambs when Jodie Foster's character shows up at the house at the end and spots a death moth. And at that moment, she just knows she's at the house of the killer. The way Randy described this scene to me, it was kind of like that.
So remember the scene in Silence of the Lambs when Jodie Foster's character shows up at the house at the end and spots a death moth. And at that moment, she just knows she's at the house of the killer. The way Randy described this scene to me, it was kind of like that.
According to Randy, the man appeared genuinely shocked to see police on his doorstep and didn't hesitate before inviting them inside.
According to Randy, the man appeared genuinely shocked to see police on his doorstep and didn't hesitate before inviting them inside.
Not only that, but the feds had seen the couple exit a car that matched the one seen at the crime scene and walk into the house with a baby. I mean, this is it.
Not only that, but the feds had seen the couple exit a car that matched the one seen at the crime scene and walk into the house with a baby. I mean, this is it.
And now began the dance between veteran investigator and suspect. Randy's first goal was to keep these suspects calm in order to protect the safety of the child. He also needed to question the Montgomery's to confirm what the circumstantial evidence already suggested, that one or both of them were cold hearted killers.
And now began the dance between veteran investigator and suspect. Randy's first goal was to keep these suspects calm in order to protect the safety of the child. He also needed to question the Montgomery's to confirm what the circumstantial evidence already suggested, that one or both of them were cold hearted killers.
I think it's pretty obvious, Anastasia, that Rennie does not believe the story she's providing. And there would be no reason for them to challenge it right at that very moment.
I think it's pretty obvious, Anastasia, that Rennie does not believe the story she's providing. And there would be no reason for them to challenge it right at that very moment.
Just a quick side note on the chess match, as you call that, Anasiga. You know, when I talk to current and former investigators about conducting an interview, I usually mention my take when being face-to-face with a person of interest who is willing to talk. I say every word they utter is a threat. Pull enough of them and the fabric of lies begin to unravel.
Just a quick side note on the chess match, as you call that, Anasiga. You know, when I talk to current and former investigators about conducting an interview, I usually mention my take when being face-to-face with a person of interest who is willing to talk. I say every word they utter is a threat. Pull enough of them and the fabric of lies begin to unravel.
In an interrogation, silence isn't golden. You know, letting them talk is the catalyst that turns information into the truth you're chasing. And for Randy, it was all about unraveling lie after lie.
In an interrogation, silence isn't golden. You know, letting them talk is the catalyst that turns information into the truth you're chasing. And for Randy, it was all about unraveling lie after lie.