***Just as a heads' up, this week's tip is short, but I feel it has grounds for discussion***
The caller wants to share her theory on the case. She thinks that the victim(s) knew something about the "Black" gang and this is the reason why they (Keith and Mark) were killed.
***I would also like to state that the guys looking for Keith have always seemed suspicious to me as well, but I wouldn't base the entire case around them***
I just read hot tip one and two again and I am trying to understand how they make sense with hot tip three. When the caller said "Black Gang" did the caller mean a gang of African American's(like bloods and crips)? Or did the caller mean "Black Gang" as in a group of people who pratice black magic or devil worship? It seems possible that the caller maybe have known both Keith and Mark personally, but was too afraid to come forward. And it may be possible that Keith and Mark were more on friendly terms than originally thought.
ReplyDeleteHas anyone spoke of a mirage in this case?
ReplyDeleteAre we studying the pictures for what's missing. Study the bike fall, the cleaners and the missing time gap.
ReplyDeleteAre you talking about the bike fall with Mark Finley? I ask Keith's sister Sherri about that and she said that Mark's family accepted the police ruling that it was accidental. Mark had problems with drugs and alcohol and I guess his family was fed up with his issues by the time he died. Police concluded that he was thrown from his bike when he struck a curve. But I dont think most people buy that story.
ReplyDeleteMark was going to talk about the day Keith died. Just look into the way he( mark ) fell at the site. It was based on a mirage.
ReplyDeleteInterestingly on the day I return to Maryland the day after Keith's body was found. My home phone rang continuously as word spread that Keith was dead. People actually calling asking to speak to Keith. I answered the phone several times and became very distraught. My great aunt made the decision to get me out of the house for a few hours. We traveled to a mall which was about 35min from my house. As we began to walk around I believe by NO coincidence we ran into Mark Finely. I truly believe he followed me from my house to the Mall. The reason behind that thought is that I had just arrived back in town less than 3hrs before, and it was not a mall I frequently go to. The very first thing out of his mouth was "I'm sorry about Keith and I dont know what happen.... He caught me so off guard. I tried to ask him questions and he said "leave it alone" and walked off.
ReplyDeleteSherri do you have a photo of Mark Finley?
ReplyDeleteDo you think its possible that Keith and Mark were on more friendly terms than originally thought?
ReplyDeleteTDA, I definitely agree that Both of their deaths were made to look either like suicide or accidental death. But with Keith's death I dont understand why the authorities continue to act as if nothing strange happened surrounding Keith's life and death. Especially after the autopsy was performed and revealed all those high levels of chemicals. There is no way he could've taken those chemicals and physically hang himself.
ReplyDeleteI was thinking that Mark and Keith may have been more friendly with each other. And maybe both were involved in something in which they had to work together but appear as if they were acquaintances. Sherri, you said that Mark and Keith got into a fight in the 8th grade. What was the fight about and do you think that might have something to do with their connection?
ReplyDeleteI dont remember what the fight was about. I am for certain that they were not friends that hung out with each other or even called each other. Mark was not a visitor to my home, nor did he ever call for Keith. Keith's friends made our house their second home.
ReplyDeleteI personally dont have a photo of mark.
ReplyDeleteDo you know if Mr. Alercia found out anything more about Kim Wilson? And what about that person I told you about on youtube? Do you think you know him?
ReplyDeleteHave you thought about updating your brother's case on tv? Maybe American Justice, City Confidential, America's Most Wanted, or Dr.Phil? BET has a show called "Murder In Black And White". It's about decades old cases ivolving black people who never got the justice they deserve and their cases are still unsolved to this day.
ReplyDeleteHow did Mark Finley find out that he had been targeted in the note attached to the offical police photo's of Keith?
ReplyDeleteI have tried to reach out to several shows however, I would definitely need an inside contact to even get looked at. My mom tried to reach out to Mark by going to a third party. Not really sure if she spoke to him directly.
ReplyDeleteHave you tried tracking down Keith's former classmates? Someone might remember something or might be willing to talk to you after all these years.
ReplyDeleteDid you check out those psychic's I suggested for you?
ReplyDeleteDid Keith and Claudia Lawson ever date?
ReplyDeleteMr. Alercia interviewed all of the contacts that we knew of at the time of Keith's passing. Everyone who I thought was his "friend" , unfortunately no one claimed to know any information to help. it is from my understanding Claudia Lawson was dating Chip Wims at the time of Keith's death.
ReplyDeleteI did take a look at your suggestions and I was impressed. Im not clear on which one I will reach out to.
ReplyDeleteI was up late last night watching Psychic Investigation. I saw an epidsode featuring Dr. Sally Headding. She is a forensic psychic and holds a combined doctorate in parapsychology and psychology, magna cum laude. I dont know much about her and I havent had much time to research her online. But she seems to be the real deal so far. She has a website and you can watch her on the TruTv channel on the Psychic Investigation show.
ReplyDeleteA ex girlfriend from Keih's past may know something. I would find it hard to believe that a girlfriend, which would be one of the closest people to him would not know something. If he were involved in something or had knowledge of it he might've confided in the girlfriend if he had one.
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year Everybody!
ReplyDeleteHappy New year to you as well! I apologize for the delay I was with family during the holidays. I will look up Dr. Headding this week. I really appreciate all your help and suggestions.
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ReplyDeleteThe obstacle now is to find out who the identity of the 3 men looking for Keith. Like finding a needle in a hay stack.
ReplyDeleteI did reach out to Mrs. Headding. I have not heard back.
ReplyDeleteI am glad to hear that one of my suggestions worked out for you. I pray that she will provide that missing piece of the puzzle that could be the break in the case.
ReplyDeleteAre you still in contact with Rodney Kendall? Hopefully he can remember the 3 young men who were looking for Keith that night. I dont think its a coincidence that 3 men that Rodney didnt recognize would ask him about how to find Keith. Out of all the witnesses they chose to question Rodney. Those 3 individuals had to have knowm beforehand that Rodney and Keith were good friends.
ReplyDeleteRemember that information I gave you about youtube? There was one person who left a comment about the Unsolved Mysteries case. He said he knew keith when they were in kindergarten but Keith was best friends with his cousin Franco. Then he made the comment that he was there that night. I can never figure out what he meant by that because it can mean a lot of things. But I tend to believe that he was one of the witnesses that saw the 3 young men asking about Keith. The poster's screen name is KatyPerryFan.
ReplyDeleteI would ask Mr. Alercia to check out the person on youtube. And did you or your mother ever make an official complaint against the investigating officer? He sounds like a shady character and shouldve been exposed. Did your mother leave any clues behind about the other name on the note that came with the photos of Keith? Its mind-boggling trying to figure out what the name is.
ReplyDeleteI will pass the you tube information onto Mr Alercia and have him look into it. As for the investigating officer, I dont believe my mom filed a compliant. She did have a verbal conversation with the chief of police at the time Carol Merhling (sp) but nothing came about it.
ReplyDeleteRodney lived in the area and I dont believe he had any connection to the 3 individuals. Let me put it this way.... Nothing I heard or know has connected Rodney to those mention.
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ReplyDeleteWhat were Keith's plans the day he went missing? Were you able to create a timeline leading up to the day he was found dead?
ReplyDeleteDoes the investigating officer still live and work in Silver Springs?
ReplyDeleteKeith left the house on Tuesday he did not come home Tuesday night. My mom tried to file a missing persons report on Wednesday but was told by the police that she would have to wait 48hrs. She did not hear from him Wednesday and his body was found on Thursday. I was not in town. I last spoke to Keith on that Monday the week he died. We made plans for him to pick me up from my aunts house and drive me home. The officer retired 5yrs ago.
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ReplyDeleteHere is one of several articles regarding Keith Warren's death on the ABC-7.com website. They're based in Washington,DC. I also have the video my mom was given by the station.
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February 11, 2002
TONIGHT THE I-TEAM HAS LEARNED THERE HAVE BEEN NEW DEVELOPMENTS IN ONE OF THIS REGION'S LONGEST-RUNNING MYSTERIES: WHO, IF ANYONE, KILLED KEITH WARREN?
HIS BODY WAS FOUND HANGING IN RURAL MONTGOMERY COUNTY FIFTEEN YEARS AGO. FIVE YEARS LATER, THE POLICE AUTOPSY PHOTOS MYSTERIOUSLY ARRIVED ON HIS MOTHER'S DOORSTEP, AND INTO THE POSSESSION OF THE I TEAM.
NOW A DECADE LATER, IT APPEARS THE LAST CHAPTER MAY HAVE BEEN WRITTEN.
Story: Part 1
IT IS ONE OF WASHINGTON'S MOST PERPLEXING MYSTERIES.
DID KEITH WARREN COMMITT SUICIDE, OR WAS HE MURDERED?
AS THE I-TEAM FIRST REPORTED NEARLY A DECADE AGO, HIS BODY WAS FOUND HANGING FROM A TREE IN MONTGOMERY COUNTY. TODAY, KEITH WARREN WOULD BE THIRTY FOUR YEARS OLD.
Mary Couey, Keth Warren's mother: "I have to keep seeking justice until there are some answers."
NOW, AS WAS THE CASE A DECADE AGO, KEITH WARREN'S MOTHER BELIEVES HER SON WAS MURDERED.
Couey: "Oh, it was definitely not suicide. I think it could have been a murder, it could have been homicide, but it was not suicide."
SHE CONTIUES TO POINT TO THE I-TEAM'S ORIGINAL FINDINGS: THAT NO AUTOPSY WAS PERFORMED, WARREN'S ORIGINAL CLOTHES WERE CHANGED, AND THE KNOT USED IN THE HANGING APPEARED TO BE BACKWARDS.
IT WAS THE I-TEAM'S INVESTIGATION THAT LED THE FAMIKLY TO EXHUME WARREN'S BODY, WHERE ELEVATED TOXINS WERE DISCOVERED INSIDE HIS BODY, LEADING SOME TO CONCLUDE HE HAD INDEED BEEN MURDERED.
Part 2
ReplyDeleteBUT THAT WAS LONG AGO. NOW THE I-TEAM HAS LEARNED THERE IS NEW LIFE IN CONNECTION WITH THE WARREN CASE. SPECIFICALLY, A GRAND JURY INVESTIGATION EXAMINING SEVERAL QUESTIONS. AMONG THEM, THE ISSUE OF MURDER VERSUS SUICIDE, AND ONE NEW TWIST - DID THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY POLICE DEPARTMENT BOTCH THE CASE ENTIRELY, MAKING IT IMPOSSIBLE TO SOLVE?
Del Walters: "Does it bother you that if Keith Warren did not take his own life, then there's someone out there who comitted murder?"
Doug Gansler, Montgomery County State's Attorney: "Yes."
IN THIS EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW WITH THE I-TEAM, MONGTROMERY COUNTY STATE'S ATTORNEY DOUG GANSLER CONFIRMED A GRAND JURY HAS INDEED BEEN LOOKING AT THE KEITH WARREN CASE.
Gansler: "We looked at all the material, along with the sheriff, Ray Kight, and decided to reopen the case."
Gansler: "We reopened the case, we used the grand jury, we examined all the leads, we talked to all possible witnesses, and came to a conclusion of inconclusiveness."
Del Walters: "Is the final, bottom line in this case going to be that we just don't know what happened to Keith Warren?"
Gansler: "There are very strong arguments, having looked at everything in this case, that Keith Warren died of suicide. But there are equally strong arguments to suggest that he did not die of suicide, that he was killed or died accidentally and then was put on this tree afterwards."
HE ALSO SAYS THE LIKELY CONCLUSION WILL NOT PLEASE POLICE, AND WILL DO EVEN LESS TO SOLVE THE MYSTERY.
Del Walters: "Is it your opinion that the police botched this investigation?"
Gansler: "Under today's guidelines and procedures, this would have been botched."
Part 3
ReplyDeleteDel Walters: "Would you be satisfied if the police simply said, 'We blew it?'"
Couey: "They botched it from day one. That's the problem - it was a botched investigation, and then they attempted to cover it up."
Del Walters: "It's been fifteen years... when does Mary Couey stop?"
Couey: "When my last breath is gone. And then I'll pass it on. It won't stop until there is justice."
Del Walters on-set:
AND SO IT SEEMS CLOSE TO A DECADE AFTER THE I-TEAM DISCOVERED THESE CHILLING PHOTOS, THE QUESTION REMAINS: DID KEITH WARREN TAKE HIS OWN LIFE AS POLICE ORIGINALLY THOUGHT, OR IS THERE STILL A MAN ON THE LOOSE IN MONTGOMERY COUNTY WHO GOT AWAY WITH MURDER AS THE EVIDENCE NOW SUGGESTS?
SADLY, THE BOTTOM LINE SEEMS TO BE THE CASE OF KEITH WARREN WAS BOTCHED FROM THE BEGINNING, AND WILL FOREVER REMAIN UNSOLVED.
Please visit wwww.KeithWarrenjusticesite.com for the most updated information.
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