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Hollywood Redline Crime Lab (Incline Village, NV)--- Initial evidence points to a poorly executed, botched robbery that left in its wake a victim with a single gunshot wound; and a shell casing discovered during the crime scene sweep. Forensic evidence available may be able to match the weapon to other crimes committed. In any case, the victim will be able to provide descriptions of the assailants and other important details, such as other passengers, if any. The enhanced image from the police audio (see below) dispatch video clearly shows the spent shell casing lying next to the crime scene marker.
Dogs Recovered:
Lady Gaga's dogs recovered safely (apnews.com)
Hopefully, the pets will be thoroughly examined for any clues that might lead to their abductors.
Lady Gaga's Dogs Tied to Pole in Alley, Finder Gets $500k Reward (tmz.com)
Note: When the lady who discovered the dogs tied to a pole contacted the listed email, she was informed to "take them to the nearest police station." That police station, the Olympic Community Police Station, is located southeast of Hollywood, at 1130 Vermont Avenue, below Koreatown.
At least one report alluded to tracing cellphones and vehicle GPs, but that may only be related to rental vehicles.
(The Lab, Incline Village, NV)-- Brazen attack on dogwalker results in shot being fired and two dogs abducted by assailants in white four-door sedan. The pets are property of world famous pop singer, now offering a half-million dollar reward for the return safely of her pets.
Following sketch of the crime available below along with detailed timestamp of surveillance video captured by neighbor and published on TMZ network.
In one frame sequence, one of the dogs appeared to get into the vehicle unassisted, hinting of a possible inside job; in other words, a botched dognapping that should have gone smoothly.
TBA--information complied from a number of online sources-- all information updated and corrected as new evidence is made available.
WHO--Pop singer, girl, famous,
WHAT--Two dogs abducted, Gustave, Koji, a third animal, Miss Asia, escaped.
WHEN--a few days ago. Wednesday, 24 February 2021, 2140 PST
WHERE--somewhere in America, Hollywood, North Sierra Bonita Avenue, 1500 block, near Sunset Blvd.
WHY--ransom
REWARD-- $500K offered for return of pets.
VICTIM-- Fischer, Ryan, 30; dog-walker, shot once, semi-automatic handgun. No information if a spent cartridge was recovered at the scene of the crime.
SUSPECTS-- Black, one with dreadlocks, 20-25 yrs old; one with black hoodie, from back seat of vehicle, driver information unavailable, possible fourth suspect passenger, front.
VEHICLE-- sedan, four-door, white, Nissan, Altima, " driving northbound" (Appeal Democrat)
Lady Gaga's Dog Walker Recovering After Shooting, Theft (spectrumnews1.com)
Relevant Information: The "Knowns" vs. the "Unknowns":--
Knowns: Vehicle Type, Location, Purpose..
Unknowns: Number of suspects involved (2 confirmed), Motive, Random vs. Targeted,... Relationship of Victim to Suspects...Other surveillance cameras on the street; there are several signs in front of residences indicating there might be. Note in photo, the camera located on the east side of N. Sierra Bonita, facing Sunset Blvd. Note that f the vehicle pulled onto the street heading north toward Hollywood Blvd, a clear image was taken if this camera was operational.
Unknowns: From which direction the vehicle approached the victim. Reportedly heading north toward Hollywood Blvd. following the attack; what about prior to it? East or west on Sunset Blvd.? Was the victim walking east or west on Sunset before turning the corner and heading toward Hollywood Blvd.?
Yet another unknown is the source of the descriptions of the suspects; the surveillance video is extremely grainy and the descriptions may have come from the witness in the residence where it was filmed.
Notes: The bizarre and sudden return of the pets unharmed through an anonymous source indicates motive to be nothing more than short-term financial gain (ransom) as opposed to the theory that it was revenge for the pop star's performance at the recent inauguration. Note from timestamp below that both suspects are out of the car when the brake lights come on at 00:17-00:19, indicating a driver in the vehicle.
Lady Gaga Dognappers May NOT Have Targeted Her (tmz.com)
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02/27/2021//2030PST: The Next Level: The story behind the discovery of the pets becomes a story in itself. They were found by Ms. Good Samaritan two days after the heist tied up in an alleyway south of Koreatown. Obviously, the dogs didn't make a break for it, trot over, tie themselves up and wait to be found, adding yet another unclear dimension to the caper. Was there dissent among the thieves as to the next course of action? Did one break away and take the dogs to where they could be discovered by a passerby? Did all agree in a democratic vote the best way to throw the law off the trail was to get rid of the evidence? The most criminally culpable is the triggerman and (he/she) stands the most to lose; in other words, who's the gang leader calling the shots? The triggerman, the stooge, the getaway driver?
And what about the victim, praised as a "hero," willing to take a slug from a high-caliber semi-automatic pistol in the hands of a gangbanger shooting to kill?
What did Josh Howard, played by Sammy Davis Jr, say in Oceans 11?
" It's simple enough - in my book "brave" rhymes with "stupid" and it still does."
Video timestamp:
The two minute plus video (02:21) of the caper has been timestamped for clarity of the crime:
00:04: Victim appears moving from left to right with animals on leashes; appears to be illuminated by headlights.
00:06: Vehicle approaches from left, rear passenger door opens up.
00:08: Victim takes seven steps when suspect vehicle pulls to stop next to him, victim stops.
00:10: Both suspects emerge from passenger rear side of vehicle, first one stages in position behind victim; second suspect confronts victim. Car door appears to remain open.
00:12: struggle ensues between assailants and victim.
00:17-00:19: Driver appears to put vehicle into reverse, as backup lights come on.
00:31: Victim appears to be restrained by one suspect while other directs weapon at victim.
00:33: weapon appears to have been discharged at victim (see entry below)
00:36: audio of gunshot, a loud "bang" not necessarily indicative of small caliber.
00:37: possible fourth suspect in front passenger seat directing one dog to get into vehicle.
00:38: segment appears to be missing showing the victim lying behind the fence to the left. First suspect directly by rear taillight disappears from sequence.
00:39-00:44: one dog jumps into the open door of the vehicle. segment still appears to be interrupted. Suspect, standing up, appears on the sidewalk to the right of the vehicle headlights. Suspect takes another dog, returns to back seat, closes car door.
00:45-00:50: Victim rolls on sidewalk suffering from bullet wound as escaped dog goes over to join him. The vehicle pauses for those five seconds before departing scene to the right. Appeal Democrat (see above) reported vehicle escaped northbound.
00:46: Vehicle appears to be taken out of park as brake lights come on before it speeds off.
00:51+ -- Vehicle hesitates, then speeds off as metallic sign reflection indicates oncoming vehicle.
00:53-00:57: Metallic sign in center of scene shows reflection of another set of headlights; uncertain if it is the escape vehicle or another one to the left of the camera.
01:21: Victim, escaped dog nearby, lays motionless for half-minute when outside light comes on across the street.
01:25: Shadow appears in light across the street.
01:43: Unidentified person, wearing mask, appears from right of screen, walks up to victim.
02:12: Second person appears from left of screen, carrying towel, possibly from house across the street, assists victim
02:21: End of video.
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Analysis: Questions arise surrounding the video and the crime scene itself:
1.) The missing segment in the video might just be due to technology issue.
2.) No indication in reports of spent cartridge at the crime scene.
3.) The mystery headlights on the metallic sign.
4.) Dog getting into vehicle unassisted.
5.) Possible fourth suspect in passenger seat.
The TMZ Video--
The ABC Video, also cropped--
Police dispatch audio: "1521 N. Bonita.."---The dispatch audio @ 02:13 total length, reports @01:53, initial suspect vehicle "four-door Mercedes with tinted windows and no license plate..."
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