Morgan has no school today. She takes her time in the morning and then heads into Glenwood Springs early in the day. She shops and meets with friends and tries to have a day to herself. This is why she minimizes what is going on when she talks to her friends. She wants to drive away and feel like it is not happening. What sane person would not? If all of her friends were constantly asking her about her stalker it would be her entire life, and she wanted to maintain Morgan time – time that was hers and not invaded by her stalker. I am not saying she didn’t tell her friends what was happening – they knew and were worried, it’s just that she didn’t want her stalker invading her entire life…even though that is exactly what happens.
Steve has another new plan and it involves recording the status of the neighborhood when Morgan comes home, in addition to all other events. He is dedicated to give this new detective enough information so that an end is reached. He has recorded this information for today, and wants me to forward it to the detective.
Morgan got home at 8:30 pm – Steve did a drive of the neighborhood, and Keenan’s car was not in Brooke’s dad’s driveway. We all go to sleep, and starting at 11:00 pm Morgan’s motion lights go on and off at least 5 times. That motion light going off has recently always been precipitated by the MBR rear motion light going off (or on really). Five times this morning and four the evening:
- 9/29 23 34 MBR Rear Light
- 9/29 23 22 MBR Rear Light
- 9/29 23 14 MBR Rear Light
- 9/29 23 14 MBR Rear Light
- 9/29 4 39 MBR Rear Light
- 9/29 4 7 MBR Rear Light
- 9/29 3 31 MBR Rear Light
- 9/29 1 33 MBR Rear Light
- 9/29 1 32 MBR Rear Light
She does not hear noise, but at this point the lights put her into the “ready” mode, waiting for a tap or a BANG that may never come.
We tell Morgan that with the detective on board we must really strive to give him the best information we can. The sheriffs will work this out, and then it will be over.
Morgan is very animate that the detectives do not start from zero with suspects and then we go through another 2 month process again. She is certain it is Keenan and will report every little incident, as long as they agree to investigate every little incident.
Morgan wants the storm to be over
Morgan is also very distraught, she feels that they, the detectives, have no idea what she is living through and are treating it like it is some “ding, dong. ditch” game when it is anything but that. She wants the detectives to come and spend a night in her room so they can experience first hand just what is really going on. Of course there is the chance that they will somehow know it is not really Morgan in the room and lay off for the evening. But Morgan is confident that if we do this correctly her stalker will not know, and something really constructive will happen.
Steve and I agree to bring this idea up with the detective right away and we also are alarmed by the spike in motion detectors going off. Our week or so of quiet that came with the new video system is gone – replaced by a concentrated series of alarms going off in specific areas and at specific times.
We have only to corral him into a pattern and then turn the detectives loose on him. Steve and I explain to Morgan that this is our short term goal. She must be vigilant, stay safe and report the slightest thing. This is how we will catch him. Morgan is in agreement and will do just that.
I also call an old acquaintance who owns a security company and he is sympathetic to what is going on. He is willing to cut us a deal, but a case like this requires four men overnight, for however many nights it will take. At $90 an hour, per man we are looking at $3,600 per night to cover us, a few nights and it is over $10,000. We can not afford that much, so I tell him we have just gotten two detectives, and they have plans for two stakeouts. We will see how those go first and then decide about bringing him in.
(Police reports later show the “suspect” was not working this evening. On 9.29.2011 he worked from 1:00 am – 6:05 am & then from 6:32 am – 9:47 am… so he was free this evening to continue his torment)
Today is now September 27, 2012 and all of a sudden things that just came into view are important. Who will I support in the next election? Morgan was so excited when she was old enough to vote, and took it very seriously. Looking over all the information, and then asking me who we were going to vote for – I told her that it was really important for her to decide on her own who she thought would do the best job…of course Morgan said, “I was planning on that Mom, I was just wondering who you were leaning towards voting for.” That was then and this is now.
The question of who to vote for now takes on special meaning for me this year. It is simple, someone with common sense and integrity, who understands that stalking is a serious crime, the most underreported and insidious threat to our communities. Someone who wants to work with the citizens of this County – not just to make their own decisions and forget about the people they are supposed to represent. Steve and I will just have to ask ourselves who would Morgan have thought was best, who cared, and would care about protecting her from her stalker. The news crews are priming for round two of what really happened to Morgan Ingram, and we are so thankful for that. Oh, and a TV series wonders if they should come here to film, or we should go to Los Angeles, that’s easy. Come to where it is beautiful, then film…just don’t die while you’re here, our coroner is questionable at best.
Daddy missed you so much today Morgan, Wylah was on the lookout constantly too. We feel you, and want to do the best we can for you!!! And yes, I keep breathing, although there are times I wish I wasn’t – I wish I could be with you.
Click here to read about the 60th day of Morgan’s stalking https://morgansstalking.com/?p=1482
God has great things in store for your family. This story keeps me hanging on wanting to know Morgan more and wanting to help her. Your strength is amazing Toni and Steve. God Bless you guys!
Rebecca – thank you so much for your support! I pray we can live up to what is in store for us. Saving others, so they don’t have to go through what we are going through would make my life complete…I know we will do whatever it takes, and we will not back down no matter how hard it gets, and I suspect it won’t get much easier for a while still.
Don’t lose sight that you’ve already helped alert those who have gone through similar situations! You HAVE already saved a few!
Rebecca that is so sweet of you to say.
I feel like people reading this are really understanding what it was like for Morgan, and I am happy about that. I just want people to understand what it was like, so they will know if something similar ever happens to them that it is critical to get help. Thank you.
Glad to hear about tv crews. I hope its just the beginning.Hugs.
Me too Dotty – the bottom line is they can actually see something is very wrong here and they want to get to the bottom of it.
Toni, when I previously asked about the detective and his attitude towards the case, this blog explains it all. They are treating with the same urgency as they would as if it as if it was a ding-dong-ditch. For some reason I had that feeling in my gut.
And anyone that can answer this one….What is going on with the television crew? Did I miss something?? When was round one, what show is it?? I have thought from day one this has dateline written all over it. I just want the whole world to know what has happened here. Infuriating.
The TV crew that came out to our house weeks ago from CBS Channel 4 will be doing a more in-depth broadcast in October. Also, we have others that will be doing different shows about this – not just news channels. Of course we would love it if 20 20 Dateline or Anderson Cooper took it on but maybe it is not time yet…we will see what happens. All I can do is put out the truth, file my certified complaints and then move on to the next step in this process. I have learned over the years that I don’t have control over what others do I only have control over my own actions. I am infuriated as well but to lash out won’t get us anywhere – we are hoping by doing everything the correct way and taking the high road then eventually people will see the truth and take action. Thanks so much for all your support Lisa Marie – I know you have been following and understanding and you are part of our Army of Angels!
will this only be aired locally? i’d love to find out what it is and record it! thank you!
Anything that comes out i will post here as a blog so everyone will know…thanks.
Dotty – thanks…I think it is
Just wanted to pop in and say that I have still been following your blog everyday! I was thinking this morning that Morgan and her spirit have changed my life so much for the better. Your family has went through and are still going through so much and I know that you will miss your little girl forever until you meet with her again. In your blog I feel like I have gotten to know your amazing daughter Morgan. I feel like she makes me want to be a better person and to be strong, creative, and kind. Her spirit is one to look up to!
Stray strong Ingram’s and keep on fighting! We are all here for you!
Every time I hear this song it reminds me of your family….
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9VI8-6aXsFA
Take care of yourselves!!
Melissa
Oh Melissa thank you for saying that – it makes me so warm and happy inside.
Melissa Mumford and Sons was one of Morgan’s favorite bands and this song I had not heard yet – it’s perfect and you have inspired me!
How old was K at the time?…was he ever in the services? Or anything of the sort that would train him in how to elude people?…it could explain why his car was always gone for long periods of time, the closest base to Carbondale is still over 100+ miles.
He was 19 and he idolized someone in the service. He was a trophy hunter, guns, bow, etc. since he was very young. We have been told by many people that he traveled extensively with his step father and father across the country hunting wild game. He wasn’t going to a base. We have also been told that his mother idolized his first bow hunt kill of a deer. What I know of bow hunting is that it requires a great deal of secrecy, concealment and patience. It seems like some of these traits would fit right in with what happened to Morgan, but until a thorough investigation is launched I don’t believe we will know for sure. I was told the times he was gone he was gone hunting.
Finally, some decent news.. when they do find him do you mind if Ry and I come hangout there for a few days ya know.. t see the sites! 🙂
You are always welcome – nothing like having you big strong hockey boys visit. 🙂
I know it’s past this time now however with the security team for about $3600 a night, the chances are the jerk might not come. He seems all to aware of what is going on at your home and that’s exactly why in my opinion he hasn’t been caught. If it was guaranteed the jerk would come and he had a good chance of being caught in my opinion $10,000 would be worth it. worth putting an end to this. I am not wealthy in fact I’m just the opposite but money will always come and go. I learned this many years ago when my parents decided they will no longer fight about money. I am wondering on what’s happening after Dr Phil. I’ve written many comments in 110%of what your doing.
Jessica your point of view is an excellent one for future victims. In the first month of the stalking I did speak with a security firm about trying to catch the stalker and they had a great plan – that I believe would have worked, but it was so expensive, and there was absolutely no way we could afford it so we tried to physically catch him ourselves and failed.
Part of what I would like to figure out is how other stalking victims can have their stalker caught and arrested – even if they can’t afford a security firm – but if they can you idea is truly excellent and that really isn’t that much money when we now know what the outcome can be. Thanks!