In 2014-15 I started chasing a shadow. I have read reports and blog posts. Read about others (namely Michelle McNamara and Billy Jensen) working on cold cases. I did it on my own time just watching and waiting out of fear of being misunderstood. With all that said. I am trying to find out who took Kelly Hurlbert's life.
Two years ago I took all my notes and my amassed knowledge of crime and wrote out what I thought about the case, but only shared it with family.
One year ago I posted it on Facebook...
I got an overwhelming response from locals on my post. Friends of Kelly, people that want answers. I decided to post every few months, if only to keep it in the forefront of people's minds. I was told to reach out to her mother, Michelle. So I did. I have spoken with Michelle quite a bit over the last year. Giving her things to ask the detectives.
I also connected with a lady that works for a local radio station who has some insight to Kelly's family. She suggested I talk to Paul, Kelly's husband. After some thought I asked Michelle and she adamantly said "no". She had also told me that she was going to work on getting me access to the case file.
Fast forward to about a week or so ago. I posted again as it was the 7th anniversary on the 5th. I made some edits and additions to the one I usually post and put it on Facebook and the local subreddit. Out of nowhere there was a comment on my post "Kelly 2020", the user "laup2020"
On Tuesday 7/28 I spoke to Michelle on the phone about some things I had read. Asked her if she was opposed to me asking questions about the case downtown. She informed me that she has mentioned my desire to help to the FBI. I asked if she thought Paul would be willing to talk as I had found out he was back in town. When I asked Michelle about Paul on Tuesday, she said she would mention me to him.
There was some other talk about the case and Kelly as a person. Then this comment on my reddit post. The other comment he made gave him away. "The bike was green". So I messaged him and waited.
Around 1pm on 7/31 he messaged back.
He said he thinks my intentions are good, but doesn't want to be involved. And some other minor things.
So now I have Kelly's husband and moms blessing to push.
Shit got really real today! 7/31/20
The end. ?
The plan currently
I am going to start asking about a few leads and tips I've gotten and see where they lead me. I'm working on getting a team of sorts together to work on this.
And hopefully I will get access to the case file in there somewhere
