Angela Hammond - Girl abducted from phone booth

[bell83]

I don't want to wade through 82 pages of posts here, so I'll just ask. Does anyone know what the hell the DNA evidence they apparently came up with in 2009 is? I mean, they never found her body, and anything like cigarette butts or whatever that were found at the scene could literally belong to anybody.

[SageSlowdive]

Originally Posted by bell83

I don't want to wade through 82 pages of posts here, so I'll just ask. Does anyone know what the hell the DNA evidence they apparently came up with in 2009 is? I mean, they never found her body, and anything like cigarette butts or whatever that were found at the scene could literally belong to anybody.

I don't remember off hand - like you said, cigarette butts could belong to anyone. Maybe fingerprints? The guy supposedly tried to use the other phone.

[bell83]

Originally Posted by SageSlowdive

I don't remember off hand - like you said, cigarette butts could belong to anyone. Maybe fingerprints? The guy supposedly tried to use the other phone.

I guess...

I guess I'm just surprised that they would've collected anything in fingerprints that would've been collected and stored well enough to actually give us DNA twenty years later, you know?

That being said, I hope they run what they have through one of the genealogy sites and see what they find!

[SageSlowdive]

Originally Posted by bell83

I guess...

I guess I'm just surprised that they would've collected anything in fingerprints that would've been collected and stored well enough to actually give us DNA twenty years later, you know?

That being said, I hope they run what they have through one of the genealogy sites and see what they find!

This is the biggest case I'd love to see some closure for, however I just don't see it happening. The DNA news came in 2009 I'm sure they would have updated it by now. I've been to Clinton and it's a super small town I'm not surprised at the lack of coverage on the case.

[baloony]

It's a REALLY long shot, but, I have often wondered if the guy who took Angela was the same guy who murdered Dexter Stefonek. I have a theory on this.

[ghosthouse]

Originally Posted by baloony

I have a theory on this.

That being?

[baloony]

Originally Posted by ghosthouse

That being?

I’m glad you asked. So...the thing is, the descriptions of the guy in both this case and the murder of Dexter Stefonek were pretty doggone close. That in itself doesn’t prove anything. However, the guy who killed Dexter Stefonek was on the run a few years later. So, in 1991, he has gotten rid of the truck with the cow catcher on the front and now has this other one. The one with a picture of a bass on the back glass. Cow catcher in the front of one truck ....picture of a bass on the back of another? Hmm..makes me wonder. Why? Well...he’s an outdoorsman. Likes fishing. Also, maybe, he could have owned cattle at one point. And with Dexter Stefonek, he was like “I am out of gas. I need a lift to get some. Can you help me?” Dexter is hard of hearing and the guy thinks Dexter is ignoring him. Next thing you know, he’s pulled a gun on the poor guy. Same with Angela. He needed to use the phone. To his mind, Angela was in the way. He thinks he’s being ignored. So, this makes him flashback to Dexter a few years earlier in Montana. So...just like years earlier, he just snaps. He grabs Angela in a state of absolute rage and drives off with her. Crazy, far out theory, yes. But...it’s always made me wonder

[XCalibur]

Originally Posted by baloony

I’m glad you asked. So...the thing is, the descriptions of the guy in both this case and the murder of Dexter Stefonek were pretty doggone close. That in itself doesn’t prove anything. However, the guy who killed Dexter Stefonek was on the run a few years later. So, in 1991, he has gotten rid of the truck with the cow catcher on the front and now has this other one. The one with a picture of a bass on the back glass. Cow catcher in the front of one truck ....picture of a bass on the back of another? Hmm..makes me wonder. Why? Well...he’s an outdoorsman. Likes fishing. Also, maybe, he could have owned cattle at one point. And with Dexter Stefonek, he was like “I am out of gas. I need a lift to get some. Can you help me?” Dexter is hard of hearing and the guy thinks Dexter is ignoring him. Next thing you know, he’s pulled a gun on the poor guy. Same with Angela. He needed to use the phone. To his mind, Angela was in the way. He thinks he’s being ignored. So, this makes him flashback to Dexter a few years earlier in Montana. So...just like years earlier, he just snaps. He grabs Angela in a state of absolute rage and drives off with her. Crazy, far out theory, yes. But...it’s always made me wonder

they didn't even have a good description of Dexter Stefonik's killer. No composite or anything.

[SageSlowdive]

30 years later and still no closer to being solved.

[freakbook]

Originally Posted by SageSlowdive

30 years later and still no closer to being solved.

because they're looking for a phantom kidnapper instead of the real perp

[88keys]

Originally Posted by SageSlowdive

30 years later and still no closer to being solved.

Or is it? From the Clinton PD Facebook page:

“NEW PUBLIC DETAILS ON 30TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE ANGELA HAMMOND ABDUCTION

April 4 marks the 30th anniversary of the disappearance of Angela Hammond. Known as “Angie” to her family and friends, she was a recent graduate of Clinton High School and was well known and popular in the small community of Clinton, MO. Angie was abducted from a pay telephone booth at the corner of Second and Jefferson Streets. There has been no sign of her since.

On this anniversary, we reiterate that Angela Hammond’s family is still in our prayers. We refuse to classify this case as “cold” because we continue to search for investigative leads daily. A day barely escapes us without work or discussion on the case being held.

Early in the investigation, a description of a suspect vehicle was developed based on the recollections of the person Angie was talking with on the phone at the time of being abducted. That was a 1970’s model Ford pickup truck with a fishing scene in the rear glass. Much of the early parts of the investigation centered around that vehicle description. Hundreds of leads involving vehicles matching that description were followed up on, but never produced any significant evidence.

As the investigation progressed over the years, investigators decided to expand investigative possibilities that did not necessarily include the specific vehicle description. This opened new theories and produced legs of the investigation that had yet to be thoroughly explored. As each of these leads were investigated, many were satisfactorily eliminated for one reason or another. A lead is never dismissed in whole or in part until there is enough contrary evidence. There are still several active and open leads being considered.

One of those leads originates from the Lake of the Ozarks region. A confidential informant played a crucial role in disrupting a significant illegal narcotics operation by testifying in a court proceeding. When the informant’s identity was disclosed during the case, he received a cryptic letter composed of cut and paste characters in the style of a ransom letter one might see in a movie about a kidnapping. The letter addresses the informant by the number that had been assigned to him to protect his identity before the court proceeding. It also mentions the informant’s estranged wife by first name. The letter was postmarked April 4, 1991, the exact date that Angela Hammond was abducted late that evening. The informant’s wife and his daughter- also named Angela- were living in Clinton, MO at that time.

After speaking with several people of interest and potential witnesses, the theory developed by investigators is that, in retribution for the informant providing information that led to the prosecution and disruption of this criminal enterprise, a person or persons involved in the criminal enterprise planned and executed the kidnapping of the informant’s daughter. Some mistake was made as to the identity of the targeted “Angie”, who had some physical resemblance to Angela Hammond, resulting in Hammond’s abduction.

While the theory seems incredible, investigators have come across information that lends credibility to it and have so far been unable to refute it. This information is being publicly provided, in part, now with a plea. If you have heard a story like this one, or you have any information that could be related to this leg of the investigation, please get in contact with Clinton Police Investigators. A photo of a copy of the letter has been added to this post with the wife’s name and the confidential informant number redacted to protect the privacy of that family.

Very recently, a person left an anonymous telephone message for us regarding the Angela Hammond case. That person specifically mentioned two names. You did not provide a means for us to recontact you. If that person is reading this message, please re-contact us so that we can speak with you in real time. We will protect your identity or assure your anonymity.”

What an absolute tragedy if true - this young, well-liked woman killed in a case of mistaken identity. Hopefully the police will hear back from this new informant and the case will finally be solved, thirty years later. I do wonder why they wouldn’t let Angie go when they realized she wasn’t the girl they were after - maybe because she saw their faces or knew them?

[bell83]

Originally Posted by 88keys

Or is it? From the Clinton PD Facebook page:

“NEW PUBLIC DETAILS ON 30TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE ANGELA HAMMOND ABDUCTION

April 4 marks the 30th anniversary of the disappearance of Angela Hammond. Known as “Angie” to her family and friends, she was a recent graduate of Clinton High School and was well known and popular in the small community of Clinton, MO. Angie was abducted from a pay telephone booth at the corner of Second and Jefferson Streets. There has been no sign of her since.

On this anniversary, we reiterate that Angela Hammond’s family is still in our prayers. We refuse to classify this case as “cold” because we continue to search for investigative leads daily. A day barely escapes us without work or discussion on the case being held.

Early in the investigation, a description of a suspect vehicle was developed based on the recollections of the person Angie was talking with on the phone at the time of being abducted. That was a 1970’s model Ford pickup truck with a fishing scene in the rear glass. Much of the early parts of the investigation centered around that vehicle description. Hundreds of leads involving vehicles matching that description were followed up on, but never produced any significant evidence.

As the investigation progressed over the years, investigators decided to expand investigative possibilities that did not necessarily include the specific vehicle description. This opened new theories and produced legs of the investigation that had yet to be thoroughly explored. As each of these leads were investigated, many were satisfactorily eliminated for one reason or another. A lead is never dismissed in whole or in part until there is enough contrary evidence. There are still several active and open leads being considered.

One of those leads originates from the Lake of the Ozarks region. A confidential informant played a crucial role in disrupting a significant illegal narcotics operation by testifying in a court proceeding. When the informant’s identity was disclosed during the case, he received a cryptic letter composed of cut and paste characters in the style of a ransom letter one might see in a movie about a kidnapping. The letter addresses the informant by the number that had been assigned to him to protect his identity before the court proceeding. It also mentions the informant’s estranged wife by first name. The letter was postmarked April 4, 1991, the exact date that Angela Hammond was abducted late that evening. The informant’s wife and his daughter- also named Angela- were living in Clinton, MO at that time.

After speaking with several people of interest and potential witnesses, the theory developed by investigators is that, in retribution for the informant providing information that led to the prosecution and disruption of this criminal enterprise, a person or persons involved in the criminal enterprise planned and executed the kidnapping of the informant’s daughter. Some mistake was made as to the identity of the targeted “Angie”, who had some physical resemblance to Angela Hammond, resulting in Hammond’s abduction.

While the theory seems incredible, investigators have come across information that lends credibility to it and have so far been unable to refute it. This information is being publicly provided, in part, now with a plea. If you have heard a story like this one, or you have any information that could be related to this leg of the investigation, please get in contact with Clinton Police Investigators. A photo of a copy of the letter has been added to this post with the wife’s name and the confidential informant number redacted to protect the privacy of that family.

Very recently, a person left an anonymous telephone message for us regarding the Angela Hammond case. That person specifically mentioned two names. You did not provide a means for us to recontact you. If that person is reading this message, please re-contact us so that we can speak with you in real time. We will protect your identity or assure your anonymity.”

What an absolute tragedy if true - this young, well-liked woman killed in a case of mistaken identity. Hopefully the police will hear back from this new informant and the case will finally be solved, thirty years later. I do wonder why they wouldn’t let Angie go when they realized she wasn’t the girl they were after - maybe because she saw their faces or knew them?

Wow, that's incredible...hopefully they can go somewhere with this info.

As for why they didn't release her, we saw similar with Jesse James Hollywood, where they figured it was better to kill the victim, rather than release them.

[Montanacool360]

I already posted this in websleuths and emailed Clinton PD. They need to seriously take a look at Christopher Below. He matches the sketch of the suspect to a tee and has been known for the possible abductions of four women with long brunette hair and all were in similar circumstances and around Angela’s height.

Christopher Below and the sketch

Christopher. https://www.14news.com/story/2569133...r-teague-case/

Sketch.

The women Christopher might have abducted

1. Kathern G. Fetzer Age 26 from Medina, Ohio went missing 11/26/1991 https://charleyproject.org/case/kathern-g-fetzer

2. Heather Danyelle Teague age 23 from Spottsville, Kentucky went missing 8/26/1995 while sunbathing https://charleyproject.org/case/heather-danyelle-teague

3. Mary Teresa Kushto Age 43 from St. Cloud Florida went missing 5/5/1998 https://charleyproject.org/case/mary-t-kushto

4. Kristina Joanne Porco Age 16 from Hilton Head Island, South Carolina went missing from either a phone booth or her apartment pool on 11/29/1986 at around 10:30 pm. https://charleyproject.org/case/kristina-joanne-porco

5. Shaylene Marie Farrell age 18 from Piqua, Ohio on 8/8/1994 she more then likely was abducted from a grocery store parking lot in the daylight hours sometime before or after 10am https://charleyproject.org/case/shaylene-marie-farrell


There was also a rumour he could be connected to the disappearance of Jennifer Olson who was 19 and who went missing in 1989 from Hilton head island South Carolina. https://www.websleuths.com/forums/th...y-1989.210483/

Below is responsible for the first one but could be responsible for the other girls missing as well. All these women were Brunettes and Below did travel around the country so i can see him possibly being someone who could’ve taken Angela. He would’ve been 25 at the time if he abducted her.

[James T]

Originally Posted by Montanacool360

I already posted this in websleuths and emailed Clinton PD. They need to seriously take a look at Christopher Below. He matches the sketch of the suspect to a tee and has been known for the possible abductions of four women with long brunette hair and all were in similar circumstances and around Angela’s height.

Christopher Below and the sketch

Christopher. https://www.14news.com/story/2569133...r-teague-case/

Sketch.

The women Christopher might have abducted

1. Kathern G. Fetzer Age 26 from Medina, Ohio went missing 11/26/1991 https://charleyproject.org/case/kathern-g-fetzer

2. Heather Danyelle Teague age 23 from Spottsville, Kentucky went missing 8/26/1995 while sunbathing https://charleyproject.org/case/heather-danyelle-teague

3. Mary Teresa Kushto Age 43 from St. Cloud Florida went missing 5/5/1998 https://charleyproject.org/case/mary-t-kushto

4. Kristina Joanne Porco Age 16 from Hilton Head Island, South Carolina went missing from either a phone booth or her apartment pool on 11/29/1986 at around 10:30 pm. https://charleyproject.org/case/kristina-joanne-porco

5. Shaylene Marie Farrell age 18 from Piqua, Ohio on 8/8/1994 she more then likely was abducted from a grocery store parking lot in the daylight hours sometime before or after 10am https://charleyproject.org/case/shaylene-marie-farrell


There was also a rumour he could be connected to the disappearance of Jennifer Olson who was 19 and who went missing in 1989 from Hilton head island South Carolina. https://www.websleuths.com/forums/th...y-1989.210483/

Below is responsible for the first one but could be responsible for the other girls missing as well. All these women were Brunettes and Below did travel around the country so i can see him possibly being someone who could’ve taken Angela. He would’ve been 25 at the time if he abducted her.

Seems to be a bit of a stretch to tie him to all of those cases-in one of them the woman's husband was a KKK member who had an argument with her that night & when she went missing said she had probably been raped or would turn up dead, in another they found evidence strongly linking the sunbather to some guys vehicle-he & the vehicle matched the eyewitness description & then when they turned up to question him at his house he blew himself away.

[freakbook]

Originally Posted by Montanacool360

They need to seriously take a look at Christopher Below. He matches the sketch of the suspect to a tee and has been known for the possible abductions of four women with long brunette hair and all were in similar circumstances and around Angela’s height.

Rob was lying about the suspect, so you're probably chasing a dead-end. Sorry.