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Before I begin this entry I want to make absolutely clear, No one tells me what I can or cannot write about. No one. I basically chose this entry for 3 reasons. 1) For the fact that a family member of Judith stated in an interview regarding this case that, Other than podcasters. No one has been willing to help them cover Judith's case. 2) I had most of the articles from a previous project already downloaded and saved. ) And 3) Because from what little coverage this case had received. The Murders of Diane and Andrew tend to get glossed over. Regardless of the Judicial System's Verdict. Neither received Justice. I dedicated "The Things We Do For Love" by 10cc to the entry. It was number 5 on the Billboard Top 100 in 1977. Ironically, Diane and Andrew as well as Judith may have given their life for love. Also, I really wanted to add the Episodes AVoice4TheLost did on the case. But I was unable to. I'd recommend listening to those first. I want to stress that all the information presented in the entry is public information. I need to thank Julian, Madison, Ed Dentzel from UnFound & Marissa from The Vanished for covering Judith's case. I have not spoken to Judy's cousin Julian other than briefly a year or so ago. Very kind guy. And he has really spearheaded this entire thing. If it weren't for him. No one would know who Judy even is. If any corrections need to be made or anything needs to be omitted. Email me.
The Monster: Richard E. Riesenberg
Richard E. Riesenberg was born on July 9th 1946 in Manhattan to Stanley and Constance Gelberg-Riesenberg. Around 2 years later, The couple had a daughter by the name of Linda. Stanley was a World War 2 Veteran of the United States Navy and Constance was a homemaker. Both Stanley and Constance were natives of New York and raised their family there. Richard had anger issues from an early age.
Diane Marion Ray: Richard's Wife To Be
Diane Marion Ray was born on September 29th 1945 to David Marcus Ray Jr. and Marion Flora Suefert in Brooklyn, New York. Both Marcus and Marion were born natives of New York. The Rays resided in Brooklyn and Diane grew up there. Diane was the only child the couple had. One June 23rd 1968, Diane would make a life altering decision. She married Richard E. Riesenberg in Nassau, New York. In June of 1969 the couple had their son Andrew. Tragically, Andrew was born with brain damage. There isn't much information available as to why this occurred.
Young Diane Ray and her Family
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Trigger Warning: This is one of the most horribly vicious crimes I've ever written about. The details are graphic and it's hard to fathom how someone can do this at all. Much less to one's own family. Also, This part of the entry will only focus on Richard and what he is infamous for. After I explain that. I will then tie Judy and Richard's stories together.
On Sunday January 10th 1971, (Or the night before) Richard Riesenberg stabbed his 25 year old wife Diane 17 times with a knife. The attack was so brutal that some of Diane's fingers were severed while she tried to fend off the frenzied attack and save her life. The majority of stab wounds she received were to the neck, back and elbow. Her lifeless body was left face down on the floor of the bedroom. She was wearing night clothes. Richard then turned his attention to their 17 month old son Andrew. He duct taped the mouth of his own son and then attempted to drown the 17 month old in the bathtub. When drowning wouldn't work, Richard resorted to strangling him with a cord and throwing his lifeless body on the floor of their bathroom. Andrew was also wearing night clothes when his body was found. Richard tried covering up the crime by scrawling an antisemitic message in soap on the mirror in the bathroom. Richard then cooked up a story, He told the Police that he left for work at 6:30 am that morning. And when he returned at approximately 6:30 pm that evening, He discovered his murdered wife and son.
The Daily News: 1/11/1971
During the initial investigation, Law Enforcement focused on the Crime Scene and the surrounding area. They were looking for discarded Evidence. As a result, trash cans and garbage bins were searched in and around the vicinity of the Riesenberg residence. Citizens in the neighborhood became concerned with their own security. Which resulted in a heavier Police presence. Law Enforcement also used a Helicopter to take photographs of the surrounding area. According to reports, Law Enforcement was able to find Evidence from the Crime Scene and the immediate area to indicate who was responsible for the murders. The Evidence they are likely referring to has never been disclosed. But it's probably the fact that nothing was missing from the apartment. So burglary could be ruled out. And the antisemitic message didn't make sense as Diane wasn't Jewish at all. Richard was. As a result of this, All eyes naturally focused on Richard being the likely suspect in the murder of his wife a son.
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I'd like to note that the Insanity Defense as it's come to be known, Is talked about far more than it's actually used. Chalk that up to Hollywood. It's very hard to prove one to be insane. Insanity is not even a Medical Diagnosis. It's simply a Legal Term. When you look at the actual statistics and success rate in using it as a defense strategy, Less than 1% of all cases that use this defense are successful. A staggering %.26 actually. And the fact that Richard was successful in using it makes me wonder if his family might have something to do with that. He also should've never been admitted to Creedmoor. He should've been admitted to a maximum security facility. And somehow he wasn't.
Gloria DeLouise: The Woman Before Judy:
Gloria Accardo-Delouise was the wife of Actor Burt Young (Of the Rocky Franchise) On July 4th 1972, Gloria walked up to a Patrolman in Hollisworth, Queens sobbing. She handed the Patrolman a bloody knife and said she had just killed her 9 year old son. The 14 Inch Kitchen Knife was covered in blood as was her blouse and pants. Gloria had plunged the knife into the 9 year old 14 times in his chest, and 3 times in his back. She was so incoherent she was unable to be questioned. She was transferred to the Queens General Hospital to be psychologically evaluated. Her husband, Burt Young and their 4 year old daughter Anne were at home when the murder occurred. Apparently Gloria told them she was taking the 9 year old for a walk just prior to the murder occurring. Her husband was too grief stricken to identify the body of his son. His brother had to be given that grim task. Gloria was eventually admitted as a patient at Creedmoor. According to one of the guards that worked at Creedmoor, Richard immediately sought her out once she was admitted. The two would sit together frequently. And they did have a relationship. It's not known if it was a romantic one. But one of the articles below described her as attractive. So I'd imagine Richard would've introduced himself at the earliest opportunity. And according to the guard that worked at Creedmoor, Richard might've had numerous relationships at Creedmoor. Possibly even with a member of the staff. Which may have even led to a pregnancy. Gloria is said to have committed suicide in 1974.
Now I completely understand how Burt Young played the tortured soul of Paulie Pennino in the Rocky Franchise so well. It might not have been an act. When you're young and you watch those films, you find him so annoying and worthless. When you're an adult. You realize how important he is in Rocky's life. Without the character of Paulie, the Franchise wouldn't work.
The "Son Of Sam" Killings:
Between July 1976 and July 1977 there were 8 Unsolved Shootings in the New York City area that resulted in 6 Unsolved Murders. The assailant was given the moniker the .45 Caliber Killer in the press. Only to go on to be more well known as the "Son Of Sam". Early on in the investigation Richard Riesenberg was looked at as a possible suspect. (He was one of several psychiatric patients looked at.) He was eventually cleared. As most of you know, The Real Killer ended up being a man by the name of David Berkowitz. Berkowitz was arrested on August 10th 1977. Which is around 3 months after Richard fled and became a fugitive. The main reason Richard was looked at by Law Enforcement was because of his very frequent outings outside of the facility. After Richard was cleared. Law Enforcement advised stricter control on his movements. And recommended he be moved to Mid-Hudson Psychiatric Facility. Which was a Maximum Security Facility. Upon hearing this, Richard left Creedmoor sometime in May of 1977. And never returned. Richard was tipped off regarding his possible relocation by someone. It could have been a staff member or his lawyer or his psychiatrist.
Note: There seems to be a reporting discrepancy regarding when Richard left Creedmoor. The Daily News article dated 8/21/83 states Richard left the facility sometime in May. (See Below)
However The New York Times Dated 11/1/1977 article states he fled in April. (See Below) In investigative work it's always best to go with the oldest report first. Memories are fresh and details are more clear.
Judith Anne Brown
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“Judith deserves to be searched for,” Quiterio told The Post. “I want to be able to say we tried our best to find out what happened to that girl cowering underneath a desk who mattered to her whole family.”
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“The support from the podcasters has been invaluable because there was no investigation before that,” Brown’s cousin, Julian Quiterio told The Post. “No one else has tried to help us.”
Judith Anne Brown
"Judy"
Missing Since:
4/20/1977
Missing From:
Queens, NY
Date of Birth:
11/14/1957
Parents:
Deceased
11/18/1931-2/6/1991
Born in Coldwater Kansas
Deceased:
Born in New York
1/1/1932-9/3/2023
Siblings:
Michael Brown
Vanda Marie Johnson
(Deceased
3/4/68-1/1/2022)
Anne M. Brown-Galbreath
Laura Brown-Garcia
Kathleen Brown-Prohaska
John Brown
Height & Weight:
Around 5'4 &
Around 120 lbs.
Hair & Eyes:
Sandy Brown Hair
& Green Eyes
Other:
Has Morten's Toe on Both Feet.
Shoe Size is 7 or 8.
Medical:
Suffers from Mental Illness, Similar to Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder and/or an Eating Disorder. Judy recently was discharged from an Inpatient Psychiatric Program prior to her disappearance. Judy is supposed to take medication. (One being Valium)
Missing Judith Anne Brown
Charley Project
New York Post
Reddit
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Judith Anne Brown, Or "Judy" for short. Was born on November 14th 1957 to Ernest Eugene Brown and Vanda Covelli-Brown in New York. Judith is the 3rd of 8 kids the couple had. Judith's Parents were fascinating individuals. They were the very embodiment of "The Greatest Generation". Judith's mother Vanda was born on January 1st 1932 in New York. Vanda would spend some of her early childhood years in the Angel Guardian Home for Little Children in Brooklyn New York. In 1950 Vanda was entering adulthood and worked as a Radio Assembly Worker. During that time Vanda would meet and begin dating Ernest Eugene Brown. The two would be married on November 5th 1951 in the Bronx, New York. While married and starting/raising a family in the 50's, And on through into the 80's, Vanda would earn her CNA, CMA, and APC Certification. Vanda would work in the Nursing Field for many years. Judith's Father Eugene was an equally fascinating individual. Ernest Eugene Brown was born in Coldwater, Kansas on November 18th 1931. The 1940 Census shows that Ernest's family resided in Coldwater Kansas. Eugene graduated from Coldwater High School in 1950. Eugene would further his education by graduating from Kansas State University. While at KSU, Eugene was a member of the Sigma Chi Fraternity. Ernest would enlist in the Air Force on December 3rd 1952. In 1965, A tragic accident would change the course of Ernest and his family's life. Ernest was the victim of a hit and run automobile accident that nearly killed him. The accident sent him head first into a tree. As a result, Ernest spent 3 years in Veterans Administration Hospital in the Bronx and required 13 surgeries to his face and head. Ernest suffered a traumatic brain injury and was disabled the rest of his life. Which unfortunately put a financial strain on the family. However, As solid families do, They rallied around each other and made it work.
Young Judy
Judith's Early Life
By all accounts Judy was a very normal girl growing up. She was social but not an extrovert according to Julian Quiterio. Just a very normal girl. Judy was experiencing some mental health issues since her early teens. Symptoms similar to Anorexia and Depression. She also would overly fixate on her own hygiene. (Showering and Steaming her face) Judy graduated from Evander Childs High School in June of 1975. And decided to pursue an education in Psychology to help understand herself better.
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The Family Relocates
On April 28th 1972, Judy's grandfather passed away and the family inherited a farm in rural Kansas. In 1976, Due to the financial strain the family was under. They decided the best thing to do would be to relocate to the mid-west. So the family moved back to an area near Coldwater Kansas to the farm the family inherited, And where Ernest had roots. Judy however had too many things going for her in New York. Not to mention she probably didn't want to live in rural Kansas. So she decided to remain in New York and pursue her education. Judy would go on to live with a relative in Flushing while attending classes at LaGuardia Community College in Queens.
Judy's Mental Health Struggles Continue
Tuesday, August 3rd 1976:
"She doesn't belong there"
Judy's Cousin Maureen Drew
referring to Judy being admitted to Creedmoor
While Judy was in class at LaGuardia Community College she experienced an episode similar to a panic attack or nervous breakdown. Judy crawled under her desk and refused to come out. Judy's cousin Maureen Drew came to see Judy in an attempt to diffuse the situation. Judy's cousin Maureen worked in the Mental Health Field. And with the help of one of the Professors at the College, The 3 of them attempted to find a good hospital to admit Judy. The first hospital they went to was Elmhurst General Hospital. They refused to admit Judy because she was in a psychological state called "Reality Contact". Reality Contact, According to Google....
Basically this was an excuse because the hospital was experiencing a Doctor's strike. So the 3 left to find another place to admit Judy. The second one they went to turned out to be the Creedmoor Psychiatric Center. Maureen wasn't fond of the idea of leaving Judy at Creedmoor because of the reputation it had. Not to mention Maureen had worked there before. And knew it wasn't a good hospital. Maureen preferred to admit Judy to Hillside. Maureen had worked at Hillside as well. And thought it to be a better fit. At this time, The Professor who was driving them was becoming a little inpatient. And since Maureen didn't know where or how to get to Hillside from Creedmoor. The Professor didn't want to drive around looking for it. Judy insisted she would be fine at Creedmoor despite Maureen's objections. Judy ended up voluntarily admitting herself to Creedmoor that day. Judy's stay at Creedmoor was very brief. Judy only stayed at Creedmoor for around 48 hours before being taken out and admitted into Hillside Hospital at the urging of her family. While an Inpatient at Hillside, Judy was receiving therapy and eventually returned to school in the fall of 1976.
Judy's Letters Home & The Man Named Richard
The information and details regarding the letters were covered in detail on The Vanished Podcast. I recommend listening to the eps after listening to Voice4TheLost's episodes on Judy. The Vanished episodes can be listened to here.
Since Judy's family had relocated to Kansas, She kept in correspondence with them by writing. In one of the letters Judy wrote to her family in September of 1976, She mentions the classes she will be taking, As well as a man she had met. A man by the name of "Richard". She tells her family she has been seeing him for around a month, And that she met him while at a bus stop. She goes on to describe him as "nice with a great personality". In a follow up letter, Judy describes Richard in more detail. Specifically the 11 year age difference between them.
Judy's Transition to Outpatient Therapy
In early December of 1976, Judy transitioned from Hillside's Inpatient Program to their Outpatient Program. Which consisted of Judy continuing with her Therapy and Medications while they provided her a place to stay. The housing they provided was in Kew Gardens in Queens. Judy also had 2 roommates. In a letter she wrote to her family in December she mentions she took a leave of absence from school. She added she felt unmotivated and that she was looking for work. Judy also mentions she is going to therapy 3 times a week. In a follow up letter right before Christmas in 1976, Judy again mentions Richard. She even sent them some money along with the letter. The money was said to be from both of them.
1977: A New Year-Judy Continues To Write Home
In January of 1977, Judy writes home. This time she mentions Richard's full name as Richard Riesenberg. She also tell her family she is engaged. She also mentions she is staying at Hillside Hospital.
This implies that even though Judy's cousin Maureen knew she was a patient at Hillside. It was probably kept from the family to prevent any stress it would cause. Even if Judy did tell them she was going to therapy in a previous letter. Back to the letter....
In the letter, Judy describes the different activities she participates in at therapy. One activity is designed to help people who get frustrated easily. Judy also mentions taking up typing. Judy likely received a letter from her mom soon after this. Because not long after she informed her family she was getting married, Judy sends another letter admitting that Richard was a mental patient. And that she knew her mom was aware of this. She tried calming her concerns telling her everything was fine. Her mother must've asked her to come home to Kansas at some point because Judy explains why it's better for her to stay in New York. New York was more familiar to her. And leaving Richard would hurt her. She promises to send them a picture of the two of them soon. But it never happens. The correspondence stopped as of March of 1977. I need to stress that even though Judy's family knew that Richard was a mental patient. They had no idea what he was in Creedmoor for.
Judy's Disappearance & The Events Leading To:
The exact date of when Judy went missing is open to interpretation. According to NAMUS, Judy went missing on April 6th. Judy's cousin Julian emphatically disputes this because according to a family member, (Per their diary) Judy was last seen on April 13th 1977. Judy had visited the family member at a hospital as well as visited her former residence in Flushing. And she brought Richard with her. Maureen remembers seeing him for around 30 seconds before Judy and him went upstairs to her old room to retrieve some possessions. According to Julian, By April 26th Judy's family apparently accepted that Judy went away with Richard. I need to stress that Judy's family did not know about Richard's history at this point. On April 28th 1977, Judy's housing with Hillside Hospital was terminated due to her not fulfilling her obligations. And since her family back in Kansas had not heard from her since February. They began to send letters asking where Judy was. But no one knew....
The FBI Enter The Fray
Sometime in mid May of 1977 the FBI came to visit Maureen's family in Flushing. According to the FBI, They were looking for Richard and they either knew, or were under the assumption that Judith was with him. Maureen also stated that a neighbor saw Judith in the Flushing Shopping Center buying a suitcase. No date is given for this. I would assume that it would have been around the time that Judith came to the Flushing house with Richard to retrieve her possessions. It was only when the FBI came to visit Judith's family in Flushing did they learn of Richard's history. And why he was at Creedmoor. I also want to stress there is no way of knowing if Judith knew why Richard was in Creedmoor either. Law Enforcement hasn't followed up with Judith's family since 1977 because Judith is not considered to have been taken against her will.
The Aftermath & Possible Leads
Judy might've called her family in the summer of 1977. Letting them know she was fine and not to worry. This call was said to have been made to Judy's older sister Kathy. Judy apparently hung up before giving any further information. Judy has never been heard from again. But has Richard? A few years after leaving the facility. Creedmoor got a call from a man claiming to be Richard. The caller claimed to be calling from California. He laughed and then hung up. Whether it was a prank call or really Richard bragging is unknown. There is also a possible incident regarding Richard calling his old Lawyer around 1995 and considering turning himself in. The way the story plays out is that Richard decided against this because of how the O.J. Simpson Trial unfolded. The train of thought is that the public wouldn't be too kind to a Family Annihilator. But when would the public ever be kind to one? Apparently it was hinted that there was someone with him during the call. Whether it was Judith or not, Or whether the call actually happened at all is anyone's guess.
If you read the New York Post article here. You'll read that there was a possibility of Richard living in Colorado in the mid-90's. As well as him having a family in the area. This lead comes specifically from the Newspaper itself. This time frame correlates with the call made to his lawyer in the mid 90's. Whether they are both details of the same lead or completely separate leads is not something I am privy to at this time. The Post also goes on to say that there was another possibility of Richard being alive as recently as 2000. And being helped by a well off family member. I'd like to clarify that the Colorado lead is said to have come from The Post itself.
Analysis
"He used people as pawns"Julian on The Vanished Podcast
I try and avoid going into any kind of medical diagnosis as I am not a medical professional. And neither are most people who do this work. I've seen people online comparing everyday people to serial killers and diagnosing people without having any medical expertise. I don't care what Richard's diagnosis is or was. He murdered his family. And he manipulated Judy. A lot of emphasis is put on Judy's initial brief stay at Creedmoor for being the reason she met Richard. I don't consider Judy saying she met Richard at a bus stop to be completely out of the realm of possibility. (Marissa from The Vanished also echoed this) Richard was coming and going at will from Creedmoor's grounds. I mean, No one even saw him leave the hospital grounds the final time he was there. Nor did they even know the last day he was even there. So it's very possible that she did indeed meet Richard at a bus stop. Even if Judy didn't go to Creedmoor briefly to begin with. There is no way of knowing that she wouldn't eventually bump into him somewhere. I personally don't buy into the "Perfect Storm" scenario that is often presented regarding this case. I don't think either of them are alive today. That is my opinion. I think that down the road Judy would become a liability to Richard. One he could no longer be able to afford. And Richard would stick out like a sore thumb eventually.
The Interview with the guard that worked at Creedmoor was very interesting. The Vanished did an update on their original story on Judy. And you can listen to it here. I find people who work in the mental health field look at patients differently than people who don't. They tend to separate the illness from the person. And listening to them describe patients fascinates me. I disagree with the former guard's analysis that Richard has a high intellect. I personally don't consider Richard to have a particularly high intellect. They say his IQ was measured at 140. IQ Tests are notoriously unreliable. They are about as reliable as polygraphs. Intelligence is too broad to be measured by a single test. I'd imagine being locked away with people who play in their own poop most of the day would make the guy seem like a genius. Hell, I'd look like Einstein in that place. And I'm not special by any means. IQ Test basically measure one's proficiency in certain areas. Regarding Richard's intellect though. I just don't see it.
Let's put this in perspective:
- Richard Murders his family. The only thing he does to stage the crime scene is to write some antisemitic ramblings in soap on a mirror in the bathroom. Turns out this is the same behavior he had exhibited before in his teenage years. And it ends up pointing the finger directly at himself.
- Richard takes the bag of evidence with him to work and throws it away. And again, That action ends up pointing the finger directly at himself.
- Richard agrees to the waiver Law Enforcement requests to access his counselor's records knowing what was in there. Again, Pointing the finger right at himself.
- Richard was arrested a mere 5 days after murdering his wife and son.
There is no way this guy is intelligent enough to remain on the run this long. Not by himself. Not without help. Which he seemed to be getting from his family while staying at Creedmoor. We know he had a limited amount of funds. We aren't sure of any bank accounts he may have had access to. He was allowed to refuse medication at Creedmoor. Whether he needed it or not I don't know. Whether he was actually sick or not. Again, I'm not a Medical Professional so I don't know. I know he is a time bomb. The smartest thing for him to do would be to get out of the country. And go to one that had no extradition laws. But he would need funds for that. But I don't see him thinking that many steps in advance. Look at what he did. Did he think ahead? I think people have given this guy far too much credit. I know this entry is very "Richard Heavy" and the focus should be on Judith, Diane, and Andrew. But Richard is the key. I don't believe that Richard or Judith are alive. I hope I'm wrong. If he is still alive. He probably would have more kids. The best way to catch him would be through a public DNA Database like 23 and Me or Ancestry. That's if you could obtain any familial DNA. Richard murdered his family. His sister is deceased. So are both of his parents. They'd need an extended relative's DNA. Despite my analysis. I did make this....
The FBI Enter The Fray
Sometime in mid May of 1977 the FBI came to visit Maureen's family in Flushing. According to the FBI, They were looking for Richard and they either knew, or were under the assumption that Judith was with him. Maureen also stated that a neighbor saw Judith in the Flushing Shopping Center buying a suitcase. No date is given for this. I would assume that it would have been around the time that Judith came to the Flushing house with Richard to retrieve her possessions. It was only when the FBI came to visit Judith's family in Flushing did they learn of Richard's history. And why he was at Creedmoor. I also want to stress there is no way of knowing if Judith knew why Richard was in Creedmoor either. Law Enforcement hasn't followed up with Judith's family since 1977 because Judith is not considered to have been taken against her will.
The Aftermath & Possible Leads
Judy might've called her family in the summer of 1977. Letting them know she was fine and not to worry. This call was said to have been made to Judy's older sister Kathy. Judy apparently hung up before giving any further information. Judy has never been heard from again. But has Richard? A few years after leaving the facility. Creedmoor got a call from a man claiming to be Richard. The caller claimed to be calling from California. He laughed and then hung up. Whether it was a prank call or really Richard bragging is unknown. There is also a possible incident regarding Richard calling his old Lawyer around 1995 and considering turning himself in. The way the story plays out is that Richard decided against this because of how the O.J. Simpson Trial unfolded. The train of thought is that the public wouldn't be too kind to a Family Annihilator. But when would the public ever be kind to one? Apparently it was hinted that there was someone with him during the call. Whether it was Judith or not, Or whether the call actually happened at all is anyone's guess.
If you read the New York Post article here. You'll read that there was a possibility of Richard living in Colorado in the mid-90's. As well as him having a family in the area. This lead comes specifically from the Newspaper itself. This time frame correlates with the call made to his lawyer in the mid 90's. Whether they are both details of the same lead or completely separate leads is not something I am privy to at this time. The Post also goes on to say that there was another possibility of Richard being alive as recently as 2000. And being helped by a well off family member. I'd like to clarify that the Colorado lead is said to have come from The Post itself.
I try and avoid going into any kind of medical diagnosis as I am not a medical professional. And neither are most people who do this work. I've seen people online comparing everyday people to serial killers and diagnosing people without having any medical expertise. I don't care what Richard's diagnosis is or was. He murdered his family. And he manipulated Judy. A lot of emphasis is put on Judy's initial brief stay at Creedmoor for being the reason she met Richard. I don't consider Judy saying she met Richard at a bus stop to be completely out of the realm of possibility. (Marissa from The Vanished also echoed this) Richard was coming and going at will from Creedmoor's grounds. I mean, No one even saw him leave the hospital grounds the final time he was there. Nor did they even know the last day he was even there. So it's very possible that she did indeed meet Richard at a bus stop. Even if Judy didn't go to Creedmoor briefly to begin with. There is no way of knowing that she wouldn't eventually bump into him somewhere. I personally don't buy into the "Perfect Storm" scenario that is often presented regarding this case. I don't think either of them are alive today. That is my opinion. I think that down the road Judy would become a liability to Richard. One he could no longer be able to afford. And Richard would stick out like a sore thumb eventually.
The Interview with the guard that worked at Creedmoor was very interesting. The Vanished did an update on their original story on Judy. And you can listen to it here. I find people who work in the mental health field look at patients differently than people who don't. They tend to separate the illness from the person. And listening to them describe patients fascinates me. I disagree with the former guard's analysis that Richard has a high intellect. I personally don't consider Richard to have a particularly high intellect. They say his IQ was measured at 140. IQ Tests are notoriously unreliable. They are about as reliable as polygraphs. Intelligence is too broad to be measured by a single test. I'd imagine being locked away with people who play in their own poop most of the day would make the guy seem like a genius. Hell, I'd look like Einstein in that place. And I'm not special by any means. IQ Test basically measure one's proficiency in certain areas. Regarding Richard's intellect though. I just don't see it.
Let's put this in perspective:
- Richard Murders his family. The only thing he does to stage the crime scene is to write some antisemitic ramblings in soap on a mirror in the bathroom. Turns out this is the same behavior he had exhibited before in his teenage years. And it ends up pointing the finger directly at himself.
- Richard takes the bag of evidence with him to work and throws it away. And again, That action ends up pointing the finger directly at himself.
- Richard agrees to the waiver Law Enforcement requests to access his counselor's records knowing what was in there. Again, Pointing the finger right at himself.
- Richard was arrested a mere 5 days after murdering his wife and son.
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