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rosie gordon
Posted by:
remember
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Date: February 12, 2014 02:29PM
Does anyone remember the homicide of Rosie Gordon in the late 80's/early 90's?I was friends with her brother Wayne, but we lost contact shortly after.
Re: rosie gordon
Posted by:
Bruin
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Date: February 12, 2014 02:54PM
She lived in Lake Braddock, right? We moved into that neighborhood about a month after it happened. Tragic story.
Re: rosie gordon
Posted by:
Ancient.Bruin
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Date: February 12, 2014 06:40PM
LBSS Class of '89 here. That name rings a bell...what happened to her again, please?
Re: rosie gordon
Posted by:
svenestle
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Date: February 12, 2014 06:46PM
it was a coverup
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corruption in fairfax, on the rise
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thats why im suing the county
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corruption in fairfax, on the rise
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thats why im suing the county
Re: rosie gordon
Posted by:
Atom 88
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Date: February 12, 2014 09:43PM
I remember it very well. Was about the same time as Melissa Branens murder. Why do you ask?
Re: rosie gordon
Posted by:
Some background
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Date: February 13, 2014 11:31AM
Here's an article on it...
Police still seek clues in 10-year-old's murder
http://washingtonexaminer.com/police-still-seek-clues-in-10-year-olds-murder/article/91280
Ten-year-old Rosie Gordon was riding her prized pink bicycle when she was snatched from her affluent Fairfax County neighborhood. Her father found Rosie's bike about a block from their Lake Braddock home, and the close-knit community immediately began combing the neighborhood for the child.
Two days later, Rosie's body was found under a thicket of pine trees, seven miles from her home near Fairfax City.
That was 11 years ago, and Rosie's death has never been solved. Her abduction and slaying shocked parents across the county and raised awareness about the dangers children could face even in their own neighborhoods.
Rosie's best friend told police that she and Rosie were being watched by a man in a blue car three hours before Rosie disappeared on July 2, 1989. The car began following them and they ducked into a town house development because they were afraid. Witnesses also told police they had seen the blue car parked on Lake Braddock Drive and later driving around the town house development.
On at least two occasions, Fairfax County police have publicly stated they had possible suspects, but no charges have ever been filed.
A month after Rosie was killed, police announced that they believed Rosie's abductor to be a Dale City man who later was sent to prison for sexually assaulting four Washington-area girls. But he was never charged in Rosie's death and his attorney said the man had a solid alibi.
In 1992, after a man fatally shot himself before investigators could question him about the attempted abduction of a 9-year-old girl, police said they were investigating whether the man could have been involved in Gordon's death. The investigation never panned out.
Anyone with information should contact Crime Solvers by phone at 866-411-TIPS (8477) or e-mail viafairfaxcrimesolvers.org. A $100-to-$1,000 cash reward will be paid for information that leads to an arrest. As always, callers never have to give their names or appear in court.
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Police still seek clues in 10-year-old's murder
http://washingtonexaminer.com/police-still-seek-clues-in-10-year-olds-murder/article/91280
Ten-year-old Rosie Gordon was riding her prized pink bicycle when she was snatched from her affluent Fairfax County neighborhood. Her father found Rosie's bike about a block from their Lake Braddock home, and the close-knit community immediately began combing the neighborhood for the child.
Two days later, Rosie's body was found under a thicket of pine trees, seven miles from her home near Fairfax City.
That was 11 years ago, and Rosie's death has never been solved. Her abduction and slaying shocked parents across the county and raised awareness about the dangers children could face even in their own neighborhoods.
Rosie's best friend told police that she and Rosie were being watched by a man in a blue car three hours before Rosie disappeared on July 2, 1989. The car began following them and they ducked into a town house development because they were afraid. Witnesses also told police they had seen the blue car parked on Lake Braddock Drive and later driving around the town house development.
On at least two occasions, Fairfax County police have publicly stated they had possible suspects, but no charges have ever been filed.
A month after Rosie was killed, police announced that they believed Rosie's abductor to be a Dale City man who later was sent to prison for sexually assaulting four Washington-area girls. But he was never charged in Rosie's death and his attorney said the man had a solid alibi.
In 1992, after a man fatally shot himself before investigators could question him about the attempted abduction of a 9-year-old girl, police said they were investigating whether the man could have been involved in Gordon's death. The investigation never panned out.
Anyone with information should contact Crime Solvers by phone at 866-411-TIPS (8477) or e-mail viafairfaxcrimesolvers.org. A $100-to-$1,000 cash reward will be paid for information that leads to an arrest. As always, callers never have to give their names or appear in court.
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Re: rosie gordon
Posted by:
Ns
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Date: February 27, 2021 02:05PM
I'll never forget her. She was a Patrol on our bus and a kind friend in my class. With the nickname "Smurf" referring to her short stature, I can still see her in my mind with her bright smile and that orange patrol belt. My mother did not allow me to attend her funeral service. I cannot believe the person who hurt her was not brought to justice yet. I hope her family is as well as possible.
It has been 32 years since then. I have never forgotten.
It has been 32 years since then. I have never forgotten.
Re: rosie gordon
Posted by:
Sabstionstan
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Date: August 26, 2022 03:04PM
"Police accused her of making up her rape, then destroyed the evidence"
https://www.washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/2022/08/02/rape-kit-evidence-destruction-police/
Why?Were they protecting one of their own?Could it be applied here?
https://www.washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/2022/08/02/rape-kit-evidence-destruction-police/
Why?Were they protecting one of their own?Could it be applied here?
Re: rosie gordon
Posted by:
fresno
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Date: August 26, 2022 06:45PM
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