http://www.newsnet5.com//dpp/news/local_news/oh_ashland/us-marshals-looking-into-possibility-nate-summerfield-may-have-had-accomplice-in-murder
After reading this story, I must say a few things. First of all, for you who don't know, I went to high school with this guy. It creeps me out just thinking about all the times I passed him in the hallways, never knowing that someday this is what he'd become. It is truly a tragedy that people die every day because of people much like him.
With that said, I have to also share my relief. Thank God I never once thought this guy was hot. How creepy would that be - to have your ex-crush turn out to be a murderer??
I'll preface my following statements with the fact that I in no way condone or admire such people or the acts they commit. However...
How much more dumb could a person get? (Now, this is where my excessive watching of NCIS, The Mentalist, Castle, and other murder-themed shows manifests itself.) If and when you commit a crime, there are a few principle things you just don't do.
1) DO NOT tell someone you did it. Because, let's face it, if my best friend or my brother murdered someone, I'd give 'em up. Also, a confession is great evidence against you.
2) When you make a break for it, DO NOT drive an hour, get a hotel, and STAY there. Unless you really want to be caught, of course...
3) If you're going to make up a name, it would probably be smarter NOT to give them a name that is A) in any way your Real name, and B) could be traced back to you, say, via a relative (with a criminal record, no less?!?!). Unless... well, you know.
4) If you're even going so far as to tell them where you're from, DO NOT give them a location even NEAR where you're from. Because it could be traced back to you.
5) Never, EVER have an accomplice. They are witnesses, and could either give you up or blackmail you in the future.
6) Do I even have to mention - get rid of all physical evidence? And trust me, burning it doesn't work. They can still put it back together and analyze it. At least, they can on NCIS...
Now, I'm probably officially on the government's watch-list. Hope I'm never a murder suspect... ; P
