Talk:Ward Weaver III

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OK... this article needs major work. While the events surrounding the murders of Ashley Pond and Miranda Gaddis are correct, as far as I can tell (I grew up about two miles from the apartment complex where the murders took place, and am very familiar with the story); I cannot vouch for the accuracy of Weaver's prior history. Given the nature of the subject matter, we need citations for any derogatory claim--even for a fellow as unpleasant as Weaver. There's plenty of literature on Weaver to be found; the case was heavily covered in the press (both in Oregon and nationally). --EngineerScotty 04:50, 18 May 2006 (UTC)

Good points, Scotty. Finding citations should not be hard. The Portland Tribune was all over that case, with two reporters (Janine Robben and Jim Redden) on it from early on, and their web site is very complete and searchable. There's also a book, written by a private investigator involved in the case (Ashley's step-grandmother.) I listed it in "external links," but the Trib and KATU news have called its accuracy into question regarding some details. I adjusted the lead, because even if it's accurate, I couldn't find sources that quite match what was said here. If sources can be found, change it back. -Pete 08:17, 15 February 2007 (UTC)

Children

I've had some trouble finding who Ward Weaver's children are. So far I have found three children.

• Alexander Jeremiah Weaver, 17 at the time (http://web4.co.clackamas.or.us/mrm/1246.html)
• Francis Weaver, 19 year old son who reported the murder (http://transcripts.cnn.com/TRANSCRIPTS/0208/27/lt.11.html)
• Mallori Weaver(http://www.oregonlive.com/special/girls/index.ssf?/special/oregonian/girls/092304_plea.html)

More articles are collected at http://roadtoanaphe.3.forumer.com/a/ashley-pond-miranda-gaddis_post553.html -Pingveno 21:38, 26 October 2006 (UTC)

Details

• Where was Miranda Gaddis's body found? On this page it states that she was found in a bag. According to the article Miranda Gaddis and Ashley Pond her body was found in a box.
• I remember Weaver coming forward to talk on some nationwide news show, though I can't remember which one, and saying that he was a (prime?) suspect in the murder on Ashley and Miranda. He claimed to have come forward so that he could "prove" his innocence.
• I believe Weaver tried to claim insanity multiple times to escape charges.~KittyKat1987~ 06:58, 2 January 2007 (UTC)

To answer in order:

• One girl's body was found under a concrete slab Weaver had poured, the other was in a shed on his property.
• That was the Anna Song interview currently in the article. (And I suspect that if he wasn't aleading suspect before that statement, his importance definitely rose afterwards.)
• That wouldn't surprise me.

This article also omits some details which make these murders particularly notable:

• Ward Weaver killed both girls & disposed of their bodies in a manner that was uncomfortably similar to his own father's crime -- see "Weaver allegations eerily resemble dad’s case", Portland Tribune, 23 August 2002.
• The media circus of August 25: every television station in the Portland area promised hourly updates, which by early afternoon became one continuous coverage. And the Friday prior, when some onlookers taped a banner over the concrete slab claiming that Ashley Pond's body was beneath. (Here it is, over 5 years later, & that episode of yellow-journalism is more vivid for me than the facts of the actual crime.) -- llywrch (talk) 21:20, 19 May 2008 (UTC)

Merge

Someone else added the merge tag in Miranda Gaddis and Ashley Pond, but it makes perfect sense to me to merge that article here. The victim of a crime is seldom interestin in itself. // habj 13:25, 27 July 2007 (UTC)

Some citations to incorporate

Below are citations, to be incorporated as inline citations in the article. -Pete (talk) 20:57, 22 November 2007 (UTC)

• featured on Oxygen TV network:

"Weaver murder case on TV". Portland Tribune. October 21, 2007.

• "Remains found in search for missing girls". CNN. August 24, 2002.

• Redden, Jim (January 27, 2006). "FBI ends silence on Weaver case". Portland Tribune. {{cite news}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)

• Tribune lists case first in its list of accomplishments in first 5 years:

Redden, Jim (February 7, 2006). "Tribune marks five years serving Portland". Portland Tribune. {{cite news}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)

• Redden, Jim (December 21, 2004). "Weaver confessed on tape to family". Portland Tribune. {{cite news}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)

• Redden, Jim (November 2, 2004). "Hospital staff saw through Weaver 'insanity'". Portland Tribune. {{cite news}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)

• son Alex parole violation

"Fugitive alert: Alex Weaver". KATU. October 29, 2007. {{cite news}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)

• "Families Shocked by Suspension of Weaver Trial". FOX News. April 22, 2004. {{cite news}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)

• "Mother of murdered Ore. City girl files lawsuit against police, welfare workers". Associated Press. kgw.com. August 25, 2004.

• Law enforcement visits Weaver nine times, takes six months to seek search warrant:

Redden, Jim (January 27 2006). "Many contacts led to capture". Portland Tribune. {{cite news}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)

• Weaver releases autopsy to press before trial. Also notes father's similar crime.

Redden, Jim (November 21, 2003). "Weaver provides autopsy files". Portland Tribune. {{cite news}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)

• Judge sends Ward Weaver, accused of killing 2, to hospital instead of to trial

Redden, Jim (April 23, 2004). "Mental Ward?". Portland Tribune. {{cite news}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)

• Interview with book's author

Budnick, Nick (December 20, 2005). "Grandma vs. the FBI". Portland Tribune. {{cite news}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)