Suspect in Lisa Ziegert case to be named! - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

unsolved243 · 09-18-2017, 12:29 PM

Yesterday, it was announced that there was a "significant development" in Lisa Ziegert's murder case. I didn't get my hopes up too much at first, since the same thing was said last year about the DNA phenotype composite. However, this morning, an article from the Boston Globe announced that, according to information from the DA's office, Lisa's alleged killer will be named today! The article mentions that it has not been released whether or not the suspect is still alive.

The name will be released at 2pm EDT during a press conference. MassLive will carry live video of the announcement.

https://www.bostonglobe.com/metro/20...XTO/story.html

http://www.masslive.com/news/index.s...tml#incart_std

hostedbyrobertstack · 09-18-2017, 12:50 PM

Great news! But, even if they name a suspect, what happens then? Do they charge the suspect or now everyone just knows the name of the suspect and he/she can go about their daily lives? (Unless dead, of course.)

Jon · 09-18-2017, 02:22 PM

Gary Schara was arrested and charged with kidnapping, aggravated rape, and murder https://www.google.com/amp/wwlp.com/...gert-case/amp/

cdr369 · 09-18-2017, 02:26 PM

Nothing to add here, except to say I am surprised about the development and also excited for the family.

Jon · 09-18-2017, 02:27 PM

The DA made the announcement at a news conference with Zeigert's family in the room. https://t.co/pAOQiCLGqV

JannTosh · 09-18-2017, 02:31 PM

It's great that they now have charged a suspect. Hopefully it is the right guy

Jon · 09-18-2017, 02:36 PM

Apparently there was a written confession

https://www.google.com/amp/s/article...n_murder_o.amp

unsolved243 · 09-18-2017, 02:37 PM

Some important information from the conference:
The DA announced that DNA evidence at the crime scene was linked to Schara. He had been a suspect in the case since 1993. Recently, they decided to look into the original suspects in the case. A witness came forward and gave investigators a handwritten note, allegedly from Schara. In the note, he allegedly confesses to Lisa's murder. When investigators tried to get a DNA sample from Schara, he fled and then attempted to commit suicide. He was found in a Connecticut hospital where DNA was taken and he was arrested.

marahnna · 09-18-2017, 02:43 PM

My husband is a friend of her brother David, so I've always paid close attention to this one. Funny... I was just watching the episode with her segment on Friday and saw the composite for the first time. The articles don't really say much about how his arrest came about. I'm assuming they were able to match Schara's DNA with the crime scene?

Todd Mueller · 09-18-2017, 03:03 PM

Wow! I'm thrilled they have arrested someone in this case.

Lisa sounded like an awesome person, so it's great to see progress and hopefully justice for her family, friends, coworkers, and students.

dynoguy88 · 09-18-2017, 03:18 PM

I'm speechless.

Archangel85 · 09-18-2017, 07:24 PM

I re-watched the segment today on Amazon Prime and later read the articles. According to the DA, the guy had a motive, however they will not release it yet.

drew790 · 09-18-2017, 07:38 PM

Great news!

WishfulDreamer · 09-18-2017, 09:05 PM

This case has always bothered me immensely. I'm so glad a suspect is in custody.

TheCars1986 · 09-19-2017, 07:05 AM

Wonderful news. Another break in a case that I thought would remain unsolved.

09-18-2017, 12:29 PM	#1
unsolved243 Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Aug 11, 2010 Posts: 261	Suspect in Lisa Ziegert case to be named! Yesterday, it was announced that there was a "significant development" in Lisa Ziegert's murder case. I didn't get my hopes up too much at first, since the same thing was said last year about the DNA phenotype composite. However, this morning, an article from the Boston Globe announced that, according to information from the DA's office, Lisa's alleged killer will be named today! The article mentions that it has not been released whether or not the suspect is still alive. The name will be released at 2pm EDT during a press conference. MassLive will carry live video of the announcement. https://www.bostonglobe.com/metro/20...XTO/story.html http://www.masslive.com/news/index.s...tml#incart_std

09-18-2017, 12:50 PM	#2
hostedbyrobertstack Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Feb 23, 2007 Location: OH Posts: 436	Great news! But, even if they name a suspect, what happens then? Do they charge the suspect or now everyone just knows the name of the suspect and he/she can go about their daily lives? (Unless dead, of course.)

09-18-2017, 02:22 PM	#3
Jon Member Forum Regular Join Date: Jun 22, 2011 Location: TX Posts: 926	Gary Schara was arrested and charged with kidnapping, aggravated rape, and murder https://www.google.com/amp/wwlp.com/...gert-case/amp/

09-18-2017, 02:26 PM	#4
cdr369 Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Jun 13, 2015 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 227	Nothing to add here, except to say I am surprised about the development and also excited for the family.

09-18-2017, 02:27 PM	#5
Jon Member Forum Regular Join Date: Jun 22, 2011 Location: TX Posts: 926	The DA made the announcement at a news conference with Zeigert's family in the room. https://t.co/pAOQiCLGqV

09-18-2017, 02:31 PM	#6
JannTosh Member Forum Regular Join Date: Feb 28, 2011 Location: Michigan Posts: 586	It's great that they now have charged a suspect. Hopefully it is the right guy

09-18-2017, 02:36 PM	#7
Jon Member Forum Regular Join Date: Jun 22, 2011 Location: TX Posts: 926	Apparently there was a written confession https://www.google.com/amp/s/article...n_murder_o.amp

09-18-2017, 02:37 PM	#8
unsolved243 Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Aug 11, 2010 Posts: 261	Some important information from the conference: The DA announced that DNA evidence at the crime scene was linked to Schara. He had been a suspect in the case since 1993. Recently, they decided to look into the original suspects in the case. A witness came forward and gave investigators a handwritten note, allegedly from Schara. In the note, he allegedly confesses to Lisa's murder. When investigators tried to get a DNA sample from Schara, he fled and then attempted to commit suicide. He was found in a Connecticut hospital where DNA was taken and he was arrested.

09-18-2017, 02:43 PM	#9
marahnna Member Occasional Poster Join Date: Feb 04, 2007 Location: Los Angeles, CA, USA Posts: 54	My husband is a friend of her brother David, so I've always paid close attention to this one. Funny... I was just watching the episode with her segment on Friday and saw the composite for the first time. The articles don't really say much about how his arrest came about. I'm assuming they were able to match Schara's DNA with the crime scene?

09-18-2017, 03:03 PM	#10
Todd Mueller Member Senior Member Join Date: Feb 11, 2005 Posts: 1,626	Wow! I'm thrilled they have arrested someone in this case. Lisa sounded like an awesome person, so it's great to see progress and hopefully justice for her family, friends, coworkers, and students.

09-18-2017, 03:18 PM	#11
dynoguy88 Member Forum 3000 Club Member Join Date: Apr 01, 2000 Location: Michigan, USA Posts: 3,675	I'm speechless.

09-18-2017, 07:24 PM	#12
Archangel85 Member Occasional Poster Join Date: Sep 16, 2017 Location: Puerto Rico Posts: 11	I re-watched the segment today on Amazon Prime and later read the articles. According to the DA, the guy had a motive, however they will not release it yet.

09-18-2017, 07:38 PM	#13
drew790 Member Forum Regular Join Date: Jul 17, 2017 Posts: 847	Great news!

09-18-2017, 09:05 PM	#14
WishfulDreamer Member Forum 3000 Club Member Join Date: Jun 01, 2009 Location: L.A. Posts: 3,868	This case has always bothered me immensely. I'm so glad a suspect is in custody.

09-19-2017, 07:05 AM	#15
TheCars1986 #VLSKMS Forum Fanatic Join Date: Nov 22, 2008 Location: Maryland Posts: 8,613	Wonderful news. Another break in a case that I thought would remain unsolved.