Mjk

[Scorpio]

or that she had a broken window. or that she might let him in (if he did not sneak in).

Granted, he/she might have slipped their hand through the broken window and released the bolt themselves. All this dastardly sneaking is not very convincing though;It was probably easier just to wake her up.
Home invasions definitely require the ignorance of the home owners to count as such, though.

[Abby Normal]

OK. Presumably the killer knew Mary well enough to guess that she would leave the latch on the door lock.

or that she had a broken window. or that she might let him in (if he did not sneak in).

[Scorpio]

HI Scorpio
Good question. Most likey if it was a "home invasion" scenario it was someone who knew her or knew about her and snuck in when she was passed out. I seriously doubt it was an invasion by a random stranger who just happened to get lucky. I think if it was a stranger the best scenario would be someone she picked up on the streets and brought home ala Blotchy. But IMHO the circumstances of the night point to someone who knew her and came to her door and she let in or someone who knew her and snuck in.

OK. Presumably the killer knew Mary well enough to guess that she would leave the latch on the door lock.

[lynn cates]

good reasons, anyone?

Hello Scorpio. Thanks. But again, perhaps no good reason not to?

Cheers.
LC

[Scorpio]

Hi,
I was referring in my oblique way to the established behaviour of the supposed JtR and the canonised murders upto this point. But you are correct, there isnt any good reason to do so.

[Abby Normal]

Was Mary the victim of what is commonly called a home invasion ?.
This explanation seems to find favour with a lot of commentators on the Millers Court murder. I believe that it is not the correct explanation; i believe Mary invited a homicidal opportunist into her little room. However, the invasion scenario raises enough pertinent questions to be of interest.
Why do people approve of this explanation?.
What could inspire such a drastic change in MO?.

HI Scorpio
Good question. Most likey if it was a "home invasion" scenario it was someone who knew her or knew about her and snuck in when she was passed out. I seriously doubt it was an invasion by a random stranger who just happened to get lucky. I think if it was a stranger the best scenario would be someone she picked up on the streets and brought home ala Blotchy. But IMHO the circumstances of the night point to someone who knew her and came to her door and she let in or someone who knew her and snuck in.

[lynn cates]

I was a stranger and ye took me in.

Hello Scorpio.

"I believe Mary invited a homicidal opportunist into her little room."

All right. Here are 2 questions.

1. When did she invite him in?

2. Why did she invite him in?

"What could inspire such a drastic change in MO?"

Not sure why we are talking about an MO? MJK's MO? We're not sure if she invited strangers in. The assailant? Not sure he killed before or since.

Cheers.
LC

[Scorpio]

Was Mary the victim of what is commonly called a home invasion ?.
This explanation seems to find favour with a lot of commentators on the Millers Court murder. I believe that it is not the correct explanation; i believe Mary invited a homicidal opportunist into her little room. However, the invasion scenario raises enough pertinent questions to be of interest.
Why do people approve of this explanation?.
What could inspire such a drastic change in MO?.