Suspect Surrenders in 1975 Rest Area Murder
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Posted: 7:41 PM Sep 4, 2008
 Last Updated: 4:33 AM Sep 5, 2008
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UPDATE: 9/4 @ 7:36pm
Kentucky State Police say the man accused of killing his brother-in-law at a rest area in 1975 has turned himself in.

According to a news release, Billy Crisp showed up at the Pikeville Post of the KSP Thursday.

Crisp is being held at the Pike County Detention Center.


ORIGINAL STORY: 8/29 @ 5:03pm
PIKEVILLE, Ky. (WSAZ) -- Police in two states are looking for a man accused of killing his brother-in-law at a rest area in 1975.

According to a news release from the Kentucky State Police, 59-year-old Billy Ray Crisp shot 22-year-old Woodrow "Woody" Perroud in the head, killing him. The crime happened at the Wakefield Mounds rest area in Pike County, Ohio.

The release says both Crisp and Perroud were from the Lower Johns Creek area of Pike County, Kentucky, but Perroud's address at the time of the murder was listed in Gallipolis, Ohio.

A murder warrant has been issued for Crisp out of Ohio, and troopers are considering him armed and dangerous.

State Police say anyone with information about Crisp should not approach him, but instead call 911 or their office at (606) 433-7711. He is believed to be driving a 2004 charcoal gray Ford F250 pickup with a push bar and a metal tool box in the back.

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Posted by: Family on Dec 1, 2008 at 03:21 PM
We are still waiting to hear about the first pre-trial. Yes we plan to be there. Thanks for your prayers.
Posted by: Anon on Dec 1, 2008 at 07:55 AM
To the Family of Woody, Have you heard when the next hearing will be? Will you or can you be there? I pray for you.
Posted by: nl on Nov 6, 2008 at 10:44 PM
then evidently they found him if he was missing the second time. or was that a false report?
Posted by: Family on Nov 6, 2008 at 08:35 AM
Yes he was present with 2 lawyers. This was only an arraignment, no evidence, witnesses or discussion of the case. They have not yet set a date for the first pre-trial. Will post facts here and not opinions, so as not to start another maelstrom about whether he did it or not, or opinions about how the case is being handled. It's a slow process that will take time and patience.
Posted by: MASSEY FRIEND on Nov 5, 2008 at 10:15 PM
PERROIDS FAMILY , WHEN IS THE NEXT HERRING AND DID THEY TELL ANY EVIDENCE IN THE CASE
Posted by: Anon on Nov 5, 2008 at 08:33 PM
Was he at the hearing, or did his attorneys appear for him?
Posted by: Anonymous on Nov 5, 2008 at 08:13 PM
were any of the witnesses present?
Posted by: Anonymous on Nov 5, 2008 at 08:12 PM
thank you for the update...we are praying for the family.
Posted by: Family on Nov 5, 2008 at 04:13 PM
He pled not guilty today and gets to stay out on bail. There will be at least 2 pre-trial hearings before the real trial.
Posted by: Anonymous on Oct 30, 2008 at 01:30 PM
we are waiting to hear. will there be any other indictments. when this first happened the news mention another person of interest. hope that we can be informed of any thing that happens. would like to see guilty party pay. knew people who worked with him and are very interested.
Posted by: Family on Oct 30, 2008 at 08:51 AM
No, the case has not been closed. He has a court date of 11/5 for arraignment, plea and bail re-consideration based on the indictment from the Grand Jury.
Posted by: nl on Oct 30, 2008 at 08:10 AM
has this case been closed?
Posted by: nl on Oct 17, 2008 at 12:35 PM
Is he still missing? Was he missing a second time? Who reported him missing?
Posted by: Family on Oct 15, 2008 at 08:55 AM
We don't know too much and don't fully understand what we heard, but according to Pike County, the case in the county court was dismissed. Now there is a case in the Court of Common Pleas for Murder with gun specifications. There is something scheduled for Nov. 5th on that. We don't know if the bond was continued, though unfortunately it probably was.
Posted by: Anonymous on Oct 14, 2008 at 12:48 PM
if someone from woody's family would post what happens today..the people in ky would sure appreciate it. and we to, we like to justice done
Posted by: Anonymous on Oct 10, 2008 at 06:52 PM
GONE AGAIN, WYMT SAYS HAS WARRANT FOR ARREST FROM OHIO,,,,,,AGAIN
Posted by: Anonymous on Oct 10, 2008 at 03:07 PM
What happened Jasak? Did you finally get the truth and feel like a jerk. he has been charged by the grand jury and he is now missing. What does that tell you???? I just hope you feel terrible for what you have before about him being so innocent.
Posted by: Concerned Relative on Oct 10, 2008 at 12:10 PM
The grand jury indicted him for murder. He is missing again. Big surprise. He is scheduled for another bail hearing on Tues, Oct 14. I bet he is a no show, since he is guilty. If anyone knows where he is, please - please - please let the authorities know. The Perroud family has waited over 30 years for justice, please don't make them wait any longer. If Billy really is innocent, why does he run every chance he gets, and why did the courts ever grant him bail knowing his history of avoiding the authorities. This only further proves his guilt!
Posted by: the real jasak on Oct 9, 2008 at 06:54 PM
nl, i did not type that i know he's guilty... i haven't posted in a long time for certain reasons... i haven't been following this anymore.. didn't know he ever went to ohio... someone is just pretending to be me
Posted by: nl on Oct 9, 2008 at 01:07 PM
to jasak...what info did you find out that changed your mind?
Posted by: Family on Oct 9, 2008 at 11:00 AM
So Billy Ray Crisp killed Woody but it's not his fault! Such an absurd comment. Thanks, though, for verifying his guilt. That should come in handy at his trial.
Posted by: Anonymous on Oct 8, 2008 at 09:41 PM
is he out? car theft? jasak says protecting sister, not his fault? then whose? a life gone..a secret kept for over 30 years. will the truth come to light? will others be involved? woody's family to needed protection for him. why did it take so long for his family to finally have answers. i am glad for them..i am sad for billy's mother and sisters. there is no happy ending in this.
Posted by: Anonymous on Oct 8, 2008 at 07:56 PM
Billy said he hated prison. Not like the 3 days he spent there in '73 for car theft. He said he will not go back for any reason.
Posted by: jasak on Oct 8, 2008 at 07:53 PM
I've found out Billy is the one who did this. he was just trying to protect his sister, its very sad situation and it is not his fault. he is a good man who always tries to help others.
Posted by: Anonymous on Oct 6, 2008 at 05:16 PM
Yes, as a matter of fact. I heard $250,000 bond 25,000 CASH.
Posted by: nl on Oct 6, 2008 at 02:54 PM
any news from OH today?
Posted by: DJM on Oct 6, 2008 at 01:38 AM
Billy Ray is in Waverly Ohio. Goes to court today for bail hearing.
Posted by: Anonymous on Oct 1, 2008 at 06:46 AM
no new posts on this...does any one have any new information...is he in ky or oh can some one update the situation. what to jasak or randy
Posted by: Anonymous on Sep 26, 2008 at 06:09 PM
Will be in OH soon, very soon!
Posted by: nl on Sep 25, 2008 at 08:34 AM
Is he still in KY or has he been sent to OH.
Posted by: hazel on Sep 21, 2008 at 10:03 PM
the truth will set you free i dont know thats up to the police and the lord what will happen or should happen
Posted by: Wood's Kin on Sep 20, 2008 at 10:22 AM
Yes, all the authorities know the amount (a fortune in 1975) and who it went to. We'll wait for all that to come out in court. Lots of folks involved are getting lawyers now, the past is catching up....finally.
Posted by: 14U2N0 on Sep 20, 2008 at 10:15 AM
No, Jasak you did not speak to his lawyer. That I know for a fact. His lawyer was out of town.
Posted by: jasak on Sep 20, 2008 at 09:55 AM
Hazel what do you think should happen to Billy?
Posted by: Anonymous on Sep 19, 2008 at 09:09 PM
a number of the comments state the young man's life was taken for insurance money".....do the people who seem to have knowledge of this know the amount of the policy that was paid? and who received the money....
Posted by: hazel on Sep 19, 2008 at 08:12 PM
jeez i wish woody had a lawyer too or woody could speak billy in a dry cell has a lawyer meals given to him nice
Posted by: jasak on Sep 19, 2008 at 03:17 PM
i spoke with his lawyer this morning...
Posted by: 14U2N0 on Sep 19, 2008 at 02:51 PM
To:Jasak.........Where do you get your info on this case? Enquiring minds want to know. You seem to know things that his friends and family don't even know. Better make sure you know what you are talking about. Tks for nothing.
Posted by: jasak on Sep 19, 2008 at 10:09 AM
he should arrive in ohio sometime next wednesday
Posted by: nl on Sep 19, 2008 at 09:53 AM
Has this case gone cold again?
Posted by: Anonymous on Sep 15, 2008 at 12:05 PM
has governors warrant been issued?
Posted by: jasak on Sep 12, 2008 at 07:35 AM
Randy, what I do for a living is none of your business. Why do you insist on badgering me for sticking by a friend? Who you turn your back on your friends?
Posted by: rainbow on Sep 11, 2008 at 10:08 PM
to Thanks: I was taking up for Jasak, for I set beside he/she in court and do agree with the comments posted. I think what he/she meant to say was that they listened to the witness in court and heard the evidence she had to say... her testimony rather... anyways, jasak was there and heard everything that has been stated and it's true... time will tell out all of this will turn out
Posted by: Anonymous on Sep 11, 2008 at 07:46 PM
AFTER READING THESE COMMENTS, I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW WHAT REOPENED THIS AFTER SUCH A TIME LAPSE. DID SOMEONE HAVE EVIDENCE WHICH HAD BEEN HIDDEN. DID THE DETECTIVE DECIDE TO REINVESTIGATE SINCE WE ARE HEARING MORE AND MORE ABOUT COLD CASE FILES. MANY OF CRISP'S FRIENDS ARE IN TOTAL DISBELIEF THAT HE WOULD BE CAPABLE OF THIS. SOME ONE HAS LIVED WITH THIS SECRET FOR 33 YEARS, BUT THE PERROUD FAMILY HAS ALSO LIVED THESE 33 YEARS WITHOUT A MEMBER OF THEIR FAMILY. DID THEY HAVE A THOUGHT AS TO WHO TOOK HIS LIFE? SO MANY QUESTIONS TO HAVE FOR SOOOO MANY YEARS. MAY GOD BE WITH THE PERROUD AND THE CRISP FAMILY.
Posted by: Randy on Sep 11, 2008 at 07:20 PM
jasask, I got it. You work for county govt. You are a flagger for the county road dept right? U R A NERD.
Posted by: Randy on Sep 11, 2008 at 07:18 PM
To: Ohio, I think I would appreciate hillbilly's as they are the witness in this case.
Posted by: Randy on Sep 11, 2008 at 05:47 PM
Jasask nor anyone else other than the crisp and Perroud families have any idea who the witness are or any of the evidence they have. This is becoming a soap opera. Evidence is ONLY presented in the TRIAL. There has been NO TRIAL but there will be. Crisp is held without bond. That should tell everybody something. God Bless both families and Justice will prevail.
Posted by: DJM on Sep 11, 2008 at 05:09 PM
I do not believe Billy killed anyone. He is not a mean person. He is a good person. He has helped miners get jobs and is a Emt. He is a very hard worker who expects the best out of people. He has helped me and my family several times. I am sorry for the loss that Woody's family must feel. I will pray for them. Please do not judge Billy until all the facts are in. Billy's family is suffering also. His mother is elderly and heartbroken at what is tearing her family apart. Please pray that the truth will come out and give both families the justice and peace that they need and deserve. May God bless and give strength to both families to make it through the upcoming trial. May the whole truth come out so justice can finally be done once and for all. I believe in you Billy. God Bless you.
Posted by: THANKS on Sep 11, 2008 at 01:11 PM
rainbow, thanks for saying you were at the hearing and they had no evidence to present. jasak said he listen to the evidence. So now we know, there was no evidence. I think you were trying to defend jasak but you proved he/she was lying. Thanks for straighten this out.
Posted by: unreal on Sep 11, 2008 at 09:26 AM
jasak, on 9/1 on wkyt.com you wrote "for whatever reason GOD made the choice for Mr. Perroud life to be taken this way" GOD did not make that choice. What a sick mind you have!
Posted by: rainbow on Sep 11, 2008 at 09:10 AM
Leave Jasak alone he/she isn't on trial here. I went to court also, I think the lady investigators name was Linda and she didn't have any evidence to present at that time because Crisp isn't on trial for murder here. Judge Friend granted them to get a govenors warrant and they have up to 30 days to get that and Crisp will stay in Pikeville jail until then. Once the warrant is provided he will go to Ohio. The investigator talked with Crisp "supporters" if that's what you call us, along with his lawyer to let us know what would be happening next. Leave Jasak along... oh yeah it is PERROUD family not Jerroud family
Posted by: jasak on Sep 11, 2008 at 09:06 AM
truth: first of all i don't have to explain myself to any of you and I really don't care if you believe me or not. I did say I went to court and heard the evidence but did I say he would walk? No, I didn't... not much was said in court here... and investigator was questioned about her statement and the evidence she had. After the hearing she talked with us and told us their game plan... I could care less whether you believe me or not... If you don't like what I say then don't reply
Posted by: truth on Sep 10, 2008 at 09:57 PM
Jasak, you went to WKYT.com on 9/9 and wrote "I was in court yesterday and heard the evidence" Does anyone want to hear what jasak has to say anymore?
Posted by: jasak on Sep 10, 2008 at 09:57 PM
Gerald & Others: Yes, there were other people in the court room for other cases that listened in, I stated that only three were there for that particular case, so get you facts correct about my statements. And I never said "they have no evidence he will walk", I said none was presented in court that day and there wasn't and yes one investigator did take the witness stand and was questioned by both sides...ie the commonwealth of ky and Crisp's attorney. Yeah, I work for the government, so I have a job full time plus attend night classes full time... As for following Crisp's case, that's what friends do they support. Time will tell... save me a seat in Ohio for his trial if it goes that far and if I'm not having treatments in the hospital I'll be there... "rumor" has it... that's right "rumor" has it he won't talk to no family and as for what his cell looks like, who knows, who cares...
Posted by: truth on Sep 10, 2008 at 09:43 PM
jasak, nice try on your comment today. A little to late. Anything you say will not be believed now. To the Jerroud family, my prayers are with you.
Posted by: gerald on Sep 10, 2008 at 06:21 PM
jasak on 9/8 you wrote you were in court today hearing the facts from witnesses on the stand, etc. You wanted people to think you heard evidence that Crisp was not guilty. YOU WERE CAUGHT LYING! SO PLEASE NO MORE LIES. There was more people in court that heared what went on besides 3 people. So we have found you OUT. I hope you will not bother writing anything else.
Posted by: Anonymous on Sep 10, 2008 at 05:24 PM
Jasak, then why did you make the comment that "they have no evidence he will walk" If there was not witnesses or anything why did you make the statement. You need to GET A JOB and find something else to do w/ your time instead of following Mr. Crisp around and helping him w/ his legal problems. You are defending a murderer and you will soon find out. It can take up to 30 days to get an order form the Governor. I hope it takes 29 days for them to get it so Mr. Crisp has to sit there that long and think about what he has done. Rumor has it his cell has no windows and he has to sleep on a mat on the floor, and he will not talk to any of his family members. HMMMMM what does that tell you Jasak.... How about you find something else to do with your time. Don't you work???? No one wants a copy of that tape.
Posted by: Family on Sep 10, 2008 at 03:25 PM
Jasak said "......nobody from Mr. Perroud's family was even there, I mean if this happened to my family and I wanted this man to go to jail I believe I would be following the case a little more". Now he's slamming Woody's family and that's just uncalled for. For one thing, the man is in jail. We want him to go to prison. For another thing, when Billy and his sister are finally on trial in Ohio where everything happened, we'll be there. Now we are just waiting for the wheels of justice to turn. We've waited a long time. We can wait a little longer. We're not on websites lying or maligning anyone. Jasak said "I went, I heard, I know." We'll go, we'll hear, and we already know.
Posted by: jasak on Sep 10, 2008 at 11:56 AM
to Gabula and Gerald: YES I WAS THERE AND NO I HAVE NOT BEEN LYING ABOUT ANYTHING. CRISP NEVER TOOK THE WITNESS STAND, WAS NEVER ASKED THE FIRST QUESTION, AND NEVER SPOKE THE FIRST WORD. AN INVESTIGATOR TOOK THE WITNESS STAND UNDER OATH AND WAS QUESTIONED BY THE COMMONWEALTH OF KENTUCKY ALONG WITH CRISP'S LAWYER. NOTHING WAS EVER DECIDED BUT TO OBTAIN CRISP IN OUR LOCAL JAIL UNTIL THE INVESTIGATORS COULD GET A GOVERNOR'S WARRANT TO EXTRADITE HIM TO OHIO (SOMETHING THEY SHOULD'VE HAD YESTERDAY). JUDGE FRIEND SAID THIS COULD TAKE 4 DAYS AND UP TO 30 DAYS. THE INVESTIGATORS HAVE 30 DAYS TO GET IT. NO EVIDENCE WAS BROUGHT FORTH AND IT WOULDN'T YESTERDAY BECAUSE HE WAS NOT ON TRIAL FOR MURDER IN KY THAT WILL ALL BE OUT IN TRIAL IF IT GOES TO TRIAL IN OHIO... IF YOU ALL CARE SO MUCH YOU CAN PURCHASE THE COURT HEARING TAPE... YOU'LL SEE ME THERE ALONG WITH TWO OTHERS SUPPORTING CRISP... SO HIS LAWYER AND 3 PEOPLE WERE THERE FOR THAT PARTICULAR CASE!!!!!!!!!
Posted by: update on Sep 10, 2008 at 09:46 AM
jasak, this was a extradition hearing, not a trail. You don't have any witness at an extradition hearing (at a trial - you do) You got caught in a lie. I wonder if anything you have written is true. I doubt it. I think you may be one of these people that look for this type of website and write anything just to have something to do. I don't think anyone will be will be beliving anything you have to say now. So find another website and write things there until you get caught again.
Posted by: OHIO on Sep 10, 2008 at 09:24 AM
Jasak looks like your hillbilly lawyer talk just got you busted. I kinda figured you were blowing smoke. Were you in the same court room? Are you sure you were in the right one? When this trial comes to OHIO all of the Perroud family will be there and I personally will save a seat for you right beside me so you can eat your words and apologize to Woody's mother for defending his killer. Better watch out Jasak, you are starting to look really silly on her making comments that are not true. Better hang up the keyboard and GET A JOB!!!!!!!!!!!
Posted by: Anonymous on Sep 10, 2008 at 01:30 AM
Randy, One of their brothers-in-law was killed in a car crash in ohio. He is buried a few graves from Woody. And to JASAK, best be getting your story straight about what happened in court/ At least you should be able to tell the truth. None of the Perroud's were at this particular hearing, look out when it gets to Ohio. See you there?
Posted by: gabula on Sep 9, 2008 at 11:13 PM
What jasak said happened in court - did not happen. There was no witness. Crisp went before the judge for only a few minutes and then Crisp was led out of the courtroom. I wonder if jasak even knows Crisp. Why would someone lie about what happened in court. Did he think he was the only one in the courtroom and he wouldn't get caught telling lies. jasak you got caught!
Posted by: Randy on Sep 9, 2008 at 09:56 PM
Star Reader, are there or was there other bro or sister in laws to Billy? How were they treated by Jo and Billy?
Posted by: Charles on Sep 9, 2008 at 07:49 PM
Jo is naming her own brother as the killer so that she gets away with her part of the crime....what does that tell you?
Posted by: tmh on Sep 9, 2008 at 07:33 PM
Are there other websites with information on this case? If so, where?
Posted by: gerald on Sep 9, 2008 at 04:16 PM
Jasak, Lets tell the truth, no-one took the witness stand. He stood before the Judge, a few words were spoken and that was it. I went, I heard, I know. I wonder what else Jasak has been lying about?
Posted by: Anonymous on Sep 9, 2008 at 03:33 PM
I don't think all comments are posted on this site, are they?
Posted by: star reader on Sep 9, 2008 at 12:19 PM
to the Perroud Family you have my deepest sympathy as for billy and jo hope you get what you deserve and hope the money was worth it.Perroud Family keep me posted when trial goes back to oh.if i was richard i would be carefull the next i went out on jo;;;;; with that other woman billy may come looking for you.
Posted by: rainbow on Sep 9, 2008 at 11:12 AM
to would like to know...no they have got no evidence. the they have looked in two locations and have not found it. and i mean all u people judge billy but u if know that he done it then why are they still saying that his case is in the air cause. they may not charge billy just someone they suspect done.. the courts thinks that is taking up for someone else.
Posted by: Columbus on Sep 9, 2008 at 11:07 AM
Jasak you are a piece of work. Don't you have a job. Why do you have so much time on your hands to follow Mr. Crisp around and his legel issues? I have read your previous blogs and you said you were just an aquaintance? Why do you have so much interest in this case. If you are familier w/ the justice system you will know not all of the evidence was presented yesterday in court just enough to get him to OHIO. You soon will be knowing the truth. Are you going to come to OHIO for every hearing that Mr. Crisp has? Maybe he should have given you all the money he is giving his attorney since you know so much?
Posted by: jasak on Sep 9, 2008 at 08:36 AM
like i said if you were so interested you would have been there.........nobody from Mr. Perroud's family was even there, I mean if this happened to my family and I wanted this man to go to jail I believe I would be following the case a little more
Posted by: Perroud Friend on Sep 9, 2008 at 01:30 AM
I believe everyone knows why he does not want to go to OH. I am sure it is not because in consideration of his attorney. Think about it. Isn't that what he is paying him for. If I were being paid what the atty. is getting, I would go anywhere need be.
Posted by: Anonymous on Sep 8, 2008 at 10:24 PM
i have worked for Jo and im wishing her and her family the best
Posted by: justice 4all on Sep 8, 2008 at 10:13 PM
well tell us what happened in court today.
Posted by: would like to know on Sep 8, 2008 at 09:21 PM
jasak if you were there and heard all the facts dont keep them to your self do they have the gun do they have witness what is the deal
Posted by: Anonymous on Sep 8, 2008 at 07:34 PM
jasak, Good for you!
Posted by: Robbie on Sep 8, 2008 at 07:20 PM
Jasak, tell us what was said in the hearing? He doesn't want to go to Ohio wonder why?
Posted by: jasak on Sep 8, 2008 at 03:09 PM
if anyone has such an interest in the case then they should've been in court today hearing the facts for themselves from witnesses on the stand, etc.... I went, I heard, I know!
Posted by: Just Curious on Sep 8, 2008 at 01:23 PM
If he is guilty and convicted he will be punished according to the law in 1975...I don't know but I am guessing that would be a lot less time than what it would be today.
Posted by: annie on Sep 7, 2008 at 10:28 PM
All this talk needs to stop, we should be proud and greatful to who ever had the nerve to let this all be known, all this wasted space about what a good man Mr. Crisp was or is will not amount to a hill of beans when this goes to trial, we should be thinking of both these Mother's one has a son in the ground, and from what I am reading the other ones stands to lose 2 children if found guilty, God Bless these poor Mother's and let us ALL stop these remarks back and forth to each other like we are Judge and Jury and let the Investigators do their job, I would urge anyone that has information relating to this case, to come forward, there would now be nothing to fear now that an arrest has been made. GOD BLESS THESE POOR MOTHER'S grant them sleep and the needed rest they both need for the days past and future God Bless America and our POLICE FORCE..............
Posted by: rainbow on Sep 7, 2008 at 08:55 PM
people on these comments sure think that they now so much about this murderbut no eye witness has come up and out and lead the police the right way
Posted by: Anonymous on Sep 7, 2008 at 04:16 PM
i dont know about any of this but i wish the best for Jo. i happen to think she is innocent
Posted by: mom on Sep 7, 2008 at 10:41 AM
I don't know how this man could live with his self knowing he killed a young man for money....(blood money) they should put him and his sister away for the rest of their life. let him set 33 years in prison and his sister, since the man they killed has been gone that long. that would be good justice. that would be life for these dogs.. if they was 50 ,they would be in their 80's by the time they would come up to get out. their life would be over or they would die there, and show them know matter how much money u have it wont by you freedom . this man and his sister should be a example..... show people what can happen to them if they take another life for no reason. i am sure mr crips and his sister ,lived it up on that poor boys blood.....
Posted by: boogar on Sep 6, 2008 at 11:46 PM
crips will not ever see long time in jail they still havent found the gun. and they wont i dont believe too much has happen to the bug sandy river.. but justice can not convict crisp on here say and that is all that is being done at the time..
Posted by: pike on Sep 6, 2008 at 11:14 PM
to CT because his lawyer told him not too...
Posted by: CT on Sep 6, 2008 at 02:48 PM
Pike, is he saying he is innocent or guilty? I don't understand why he has made NO statement???
Posted by: Last Chapter on Sep 6, 2008 at 01:06 PM
Ohio, be patient and it will finally come to pass. I thought the world of Woody. It will be a pleasure for the Perroud family. God Bless
Posted by: mom on Sep 6, 2008 at 12:52 PM
I am so glad to see that the mother of woody, lived to see justice for her son, my heart goes out to her. from one mother to another one.. what a heartack this had to be on her, to know this devil killed her son for Money!22 years old. shot in the head.. and you call this man kind.. let him do that to your family and lets see how u would defend him then..... to the mother... your son can rest now. and i hope you can... bless your heart
Posted by: DH on Sep 6, 2008 at 12:17 PM
Wow. Accidently found this. From reading all these post I am shocked. Let the Justice system handle this. The evidence will be presented with the testimonies of all witness's and the Jury will decide the verdict. Anyone should be able to understand it takes time when there were witness's to certain info and they were missed. I assure you that it wasn't a hitch hiker or a drug dealer that killed Woody. I also had a loved one murdered and I feel the pain the Perroud's feel. To jasak and other's. YOU do not know what happened and these post look like a war zone of guessing words. I am a witness and both families know that. I will tell the truth and only the truth. I myself do feel it was a poor investigation in 1975 but at the same token I am proud of the Detectives in both states for following up on a tip even 33 years later. This is sorta like I saw a Red truck, another say's I saw the license #, another say's I saw the driver, another saw the passenger. It takes time to put it together
Posted by: Anonymous on Sep 6, 2008 at 11:57 AM
Well its all in the law hands now, not yours and not mine.Justice will pervail!!!
Posted by: Last Chapter. on Sep 6, 2008 at 10:52 AM
To: Sleep at night. Enough is enough. It was Woody's wife doing the cheating with multiple men. God is God. He has a timing for everything. Yes, a Jury must convict if he is guilty. The story will ONLY break when the trial is over. As for other folks with the info about this case, certain individuals had certain info and it all had to come together. I myself have told what I know to the detectives and I am eager to get this to trial. I myself am a WITNESS and I tell you @ 70% of what is posted here is wrong. It takes FACTS not assumption and trust me the detectives have PLENTY of FACTS. I will tell you I will always ADMIRE the Lady that came forward to get the investigation started. She is a very special and respectable person. By her braveory it allowed me to connect my Facts with HER'S and it revived the case. She knows who I am. We have lived with assumptions for 33 years and Thank God, Now it came together and PROVED to be FACTS. Dear Friend You can find me on myspace.com
Posted by: pike on Sep 6, 2008 at 10:18 AM
went to visit him in jail...
Posted by: Anonymous on Sep 6, 2008 at 10:00 AM
did this man use to work a a window factory in ashland he looks like a man i use to know
Posted by: Randy on Sep 6, 2008 at 08:59 AM
HEY MOM, I do feel sorry for the victims family.In your first comment you were very sarcastic towards the police and said nothing about the family. I too wish this case would have only taken a few hours or days to solve. The cops did their jobs CONGRATS to them
Posted by: jasak on Sep 6, 2008 at 06:49 AM
Kelly, I meant, Crisp is a friend of the family along with a great neighbor and co-worker. My family works with him. When I say I don't know personally, I meant I have no personal information or involvement about the case because I wasn't there, heck, I was alive.....I'll stand by him for being good to my family.
Posted by: sleep at night? on Sep 6, 2008 at 06:03 AM
Hey Lake Side, Affairs are handled by divorce, NOT MURDER! DUH!! I know that you should have told Billy that not me.
Posted by: Fed Up!!!! on Sep 6, 2008 at 02:43 AM
How about all of you shut up and see what a jury of his peers say. This back and forth is BS. I know him too, but that doesn't mean anything, as some of you have found out. Now just sit back shut up and wait for a verdict in this case. If that offends you, move somewhere that democracy doesn't exist. Do you get the idea?
Posted by: jasak on Sep 5, 2008 at 07:34 PM
actually, call the jail... it is for obstruction of justice until he is sent to Ohio, which is not until Monday... he can't face charges in KY for something done in Oh......duh.......
Posted by: Ohio on Sep 5, 2008 at 11:43 AM
Billy is in jail for MURDER not in jail for obstruction of justice. There was a warrant out for his arrest for murder.. I hope he dies in jail for what he did.
Posted by: Kelly on Sep 5, 2008 at 10:58 AM
To Jasak...You are confussing me, in one comment you say Crisp was a good neighbor and friend and in another comment, you say you don't know him personally. Which is it?
Posted by: Kat on Sep 5, 2008 at 09:08 AM
Whoib your the hipocyte. You call him guilty...Did I miss something. When was the trail?
Posted by: Justin on Sep 5, 2008 at 07:49 AM
What the heck, 33 years this is our legal system for you. I just pray to GOD that the family of Leah Hickman does not have to wait that long for closure.
Posted by: NL on Sep 5, 2008 at 07:45 AM
And again the news team reported that it was the Serpent Mound area . Evidently they don't check their facts very well.
Posted by: Isaac on Sep 5, 2008 at 06:49 AM
To Janet, sounds like someone has a police officer in the family.As far your whole cold case and being thankful sermon I would much rather anyone be cops than the knuckle heads we have now! 33 yrs is unacceptable and yes if it wasn't for all your doers and doee's or do-do is what I say to anyone who waits 33yrs to come forward! But lady no one is to blame for people in your family being cops but " your family " so don't get offended when people are a little more than unthankful when it takes 33yrs to do their job! I work for the power company and when your electric is out for more than an hour we are considered bone-heads so let it stay out for 33yrs and then what??!! However we need people to take lawbreakers back n forth from court and to watch them as they do time, cops are good for that, I just don't know about this case and hundreds like them, we need to change their names from cops to narc service!!!
Posted by: jasak on Sep 4, 2008 at 10:50 PM
I wasn't even alive 33 years ago, so I can't come forward with squat. I don't know anything to tell the police anything. All I know is how Billy treat my family and some of his co-workers, that's all. Other than that to "know" anything, I don't, I wasn't there when it happened.
Posted by: jasak on Sep 4, 2008 at 10:46 PM
Yes, I am completely ready to meet my maker? More than thrilled and looking forward to it. I don't "know" that he is innocent. All I have ever stated is that we should not judge and have a forgiving heart. I also made a apology and asked my maker to forgive me if I have offend the Perroud family. This is a public forum or "blog" as you call it, I don't have to get off. Billy is a longtime family friend and you never want to believe your friends could do such a crime. If Billy did this, then he should be punished, I agree with you. But I thought we were innocent until proven guilty not guilty until proven innocent... Am I wrong? Anyways, "concerned relative" I AM SORRY FOR OFFENDING YOU. All I can do is say I'm sorry.
Posted by: Concerned Relative on Sep 4, 2008 at 10:26 PM
To Jasak - Everything I have posted has been relayed to the police and investigators on this case. If you believe he is "so innocent" why don't you come forward to the police and prove his innocence. I know why, because he is guilty as sin, that's why. Get over yourself and get off this "blog". Anyone and everyone who knows the truth and/or knew Woody would like to see you shut up until Billy is convicted of this crime. God is not a proper forum to debate such an issue. The truth will come to light and you will also have to answer for your wrongs. I am prepared to meet my maker, are you???? Billy surely isn't nor is his sister, Erma Jo.
Posted by: jasak on Sep 4, 2008 at 09:36 PM
Mistake? I never once said what was done was a mistake, I said forgive him... Anyways, Mr. Crisp went to the police here in Pikeville,Ky... he is in jail for obstruction of justice...
Posted by: gerald on Sep 4, 2008 at 08:36 PM
Billy is in the pike county (Ky) jail.
Posted by: Tee on Sep 4, 2008 at 07:56 PM
Jasak..Mistake? Since when does cold blooded murder become a mistake?
Posted by: ? on Sep 4, 2008 at 12:45 PM
I have read so many comments defending the Crisp family I would like to throw up. An innocent man was killed for insurance money. The only two people of interest are Billy himself and his sister. I think that when all of this is said and done alot of people will be surprised, hurt and angry. This is a very sad situation and alot of people are involved. For the people who know him now and keep defending him, I am sorry you were mislead. So was everyone else 33 years ago. Goes to show you can not trust hardly anyone. I hope an pray that the Perroud family can finally have some closure and can enjoy the rest of their lives. This has been pure torcher for the whole family. Not just the ones who were alive when this happens but the rest of the family that was born after. If you think about it, Woody missed all of his neices, and nephews growing up and now even great neices and great nephews. Just for money. Very silly. The Crisp family will pay for what they have done.
Posted by: jasak on Sep 4, 2008 at 11:38 AM
I am sorry if any of my comments have offended anyone. Crisp was a great friend to my family, it's hard for me to believe he would do such a crime after being such a great friend for so long. However, I did not know him then. As to "concerned relative" if you know so much about the event then tell the police. My church doesn't promote killing but it does promote forgiveness.
Posted by: Lake Drive on Sep 4, 2008 at 08:49 AM
Once again, all these post defending and encouraging a murder suspect to continue his run from the authorities. If he has no involvement, then you would think that he would go to the police to clear his name (not continue to run). Sleep at Night: What is the point of your disrepectful comments to toward this innocent man and his family. Your brother was questioned and released, 33 years later he is not a suspect (get over it)! Also the last time I checked, IF you are having an affair that does not give anyone free reign to murderer you. Affairs are handled by divorce, NOT MURDER! Post something useful: license plate number, height and weight, last place Crisp was seen, possible locations where he could be. Lay off the victim and his family...they have suffered enough!
Posted by: Concerned Relative on Sep 4, 2008 at 07:58 AM
To Coal Miners Wife and Jasak - If Billy is so innocent and sucha great human being, why is he running and why did he and his sister sit laughing at the hotel after Woody's viewing. My uncle stopped to check on Erma Jo and found her and Billy drinking and laughing about Woody's death and the insurance money Erma Jo was going to collect. Either Billy or Erma Jo fired the shot that killed Woody, but they both tried to cover up the murder and even took Woody from Columbus to southern Ohio, within a few miles of where his father worked, hoping his own father would be the one to find him dead. Sick, sick people, not great kind people. Open your eyes and ears and you will see how very wrong you are.
Posted by: see the light on Sep 4, 2008 at 07:44 AM
if all billys friends knew the whole story you would be ashamed of yourselfs for saying the rotten things you do.if you knew woodys family and see the suffering they have gone through you would help to stop the suffering. good christin people do that but i see that your not that.. you quote you all are its just gonna get worse for your friend
Posted by: whoib on Sep 4, 2008 at 07:27 AM
all you god fearing people who hide behind that and then call it a witch hunt. hipocyties. he played god and took someone elses life. but thats okay with you all i hope you dont have your childeren shot and never know who did it so you can feel the pain year after year its something yu dont wish on anyone. but you people think its fine for him to play god and take another mans life. hiding behind the church... not a god thing is it? or is it in your church? is that what you preach? its okay to kill?
Posted by: sleep at night? on Sep 4, 2008 at 07:04 AM
RAINBOW, EXCUSE ME!!! HE WAS HOME WITH HIS INFANT DAUGHTER... HE PAST THE TEST HE HAD NEVER HEARD OF WOODY BEFORE HE WAS QUESTIONED, THANK U.. HE DID NOT HAVE ANYTHING TO DO WITH IT, AFTER ALL BLOOD IS THICKER THAN WATER & A BROTHER WILL PROTECT HIS SISTER WHEN THE BROTHER IN-LAW IS CHEATING.... BESIDES THAT NONE OF THEM WOULD TAKE THE TEST BACK THEN , HUMMMMM NOT SAY THAT WOODY WAS NOT A GOOD MAN BUT HE WAS CHEATING ON HIS WIFE WITH ANOTHER MANS WIFE...
Posted by: jasak on Sep 3, 2008 at 09:53 PM
To: Coal Miners Wife: ... I agree
Posted by: coal miners wife on Sep 3, 2008 at 06:55 PM
I think he is innocent he was nothing but a very good man to all his workers I hope he never gets caught and finishes his life somewhere in Mexico or something for this stupid witch hunt if you knew him like we did you would know he couldnt have ever done this run billy run
Posted by: Concerned Relative on Sep 3, 2008 at 04:11 PM
Woody was an innocent man gunned down in his prime. Why shouldn't Billy and his sister have to answer for what they did? I know in my heart and soul they are both guilty as sin and should not have had the luxury of living the past 33 years free. God will have his vengence, but Woody's family deserves justice and closure. The facts will come to light and you will see I am right, then I dare you to be "proud" of Billy or Erma Jo.
Posted by: Jasak on Sep 3, 2008 at 03:29 PM
NO I'm NOT HIM
Posted by: ss on Sep 3, 2008 at 01:47 PM
all that i can say is that they bring up cold case files, then he is gone missing, his sister calls his work says he is at a location, and he was (he was messed up on something, wanting attention) then they issue the warrant and he is gone again... no body around to feel sorry for him now!! he probably will never be back... i heard they exzumed the body of the victim and do some other test? is this true?any murderer is considered dangerous...even after 33 years a murderer is still a murderer!! still needs to be punished
Posted by: ss on Sep 3, 2008 at 12:59 PM
you think that you know someone
Posted by: FOXY on Sep 3, 2008 at 08:22 AM
TO SAJAK: I strongly believe that you ARE MR. CRISP......to the cops......take a ride out to Long's Resort on 124. Either that was Mr. Crisp there or his twin.
Posted by: Lake Drive on Sep 2, 2008 at 11:25 PM
classics: Speaks volumes for you...proud to call a murderer (and now a fugitive), a friend. If he is your friend then tell him to turn himself into the police. If he is innocent then this should not be a problem...oh that's right he's on the run because he is innocent (everyone does that). He was a coward 33 years ago and still a coward today!
Posted by: rainbow on Sep 2, 2008 at 08:48 PM
To: sleep at night.. i think that u are so cruel,..they should hang your boyfriend if they lie dectector test you boyfriend is in on the murder some how
Posted by: sleep at night? on Sep 2, 2008 at 04:31 PM
My boy friend was questioned, and went through pure **** in 75 about this murder and past a lie detector test, but has been hounted by this every since then. So I hope they find Crisp and hang him.
Posted by: hazel on Sep 2, 2008 at 04:20 PM
yes the other person is his sister they wanted the insurane money so they bumped him off for that. get real he has a job do you go missing sir and dont go to work. and let your family wonder where you are ? are you helping him ? in those coal mines alot goes through your head.. but sir you are wrong why dont you find him and ask him...
Posted by: classics on Sep 2, 2008 at 03:20 PM
and I am proud to say the Billy Crisp is my friend
Posted by: Lake Drive on Sep 2, 2008 at 11:13 AM
Most of these posts are absolutely ridiculous...this about an innocent man who was murdered! Who cares how many years ago it happened. If this Crisp is innocent then let him come forward and prove it, instead of running like a coward. "Wood" Perroud was a good, kind and gentle man, who loved his family, friends and life. I'm proud to say that he was my friend.
Posted by: Jasak on Sep 2, 2008 at 09:44 AM
To ???? ... Of course you are not at liberty to share your so-called facts, probably because it is a so-called opinion. And of course I will pray for Mr. Crisp... you know what someone did or did not do 33 years ago doesn't define who they are today. I am sure you would not want to be defined from all your mistakes either. And Mr. Crisp has been a good neighbor, great friend, etc. to me and my family and no matter what the court determines I that fact will not change because true families and friends stick together. Oh, I am sure you can use a few prayers yourself so I will be praying for you, also. And you don't know if he is running from the law or not, I mean if I up and leave does that mean I'm running from the law. Just because someone leaves doesn't mean they are running from the law. If the law hasn't caught the criminal in 33years what makes you think they will now.. Plus, read the articles there is another person of interest they are awaiting to question...
Posted by: normal on Sep 2, 2008 at 08:46 AM
I think you all should be embarassed. all of you sound like fools. and if there is anyone who has anything positive or normal to say then please tell us how police discovered Mr.Crisp was responsible for this
Posted by: to "bob" on Sep 2, 2008 at 06:30 AM
well "Bob" MAYBE if police solved more crimes, especially MURDERS before 30 yrs go by, we wouldn't "bash" them! I support our HPD OFFICERS here in town, but you gotta admit our "detectives" don't have a stellar record when it comes to solving murders either Chill out
Posted by: redident on Sep 2, 2008 at 12:32 AM
Does anyone know where to find the orginal story about this murder? I would love to read it. Thanks in advance.
Posted by: Tammy on Sep 1, 2008 at 11:34 PM
If you think that just because the police say that a person is guilty then you are as bad as they are for makeing that commit without the facts. I do not know any of the people in this story but I do know that in our area we are always guilty until proven innocent. God help you all if the police beside to look at you to close any case.
Posted by: ??? on Sep 1, 2008 at 11:02 PM
Jasak: Mr. Crisp is runnig from the law. Didn't you listen to the report. He has been missing since last Sunday. His family filed a missing persons report 4 days later. What does that tell you right there? There has been a warrant for his arrest since Friday and if he is so innocent then why hasn't he turned himself in? That doesn't sound very innocent to me. Unfortunatly I am not at liberty to share any of the facts that I have. You will just have to wait and see what happens. Like I said on the other board. I am done w/ you and the comments. The evidence and the courts will decide his fate and I will be waiting to hear what you have to say then. You wonderful neighbor and your "church" friend is going to jail. You need to be praying for him b/c he is going to need all the prayers he can get.
Posted by: jill on Sep 1, 2008 at 07:26 PM
i am very sorry this happened, but after 33 years, it seems silly to me to consider this man armed and dangerous. i do agree that the one responsible for this needs to pay for this crime,
Posted by: Ron on Sep 1, 2008 at 04:59 PM
I've known Billy for about 8 years, I worked with him and for him in the coal mines. Billy was certified in various positions in the mine, and he trained me for one of those positions, in which I hold that job. Billy took his job serious, no cutting corners, no foolishness, just do the job and be safe first. I would never have thought this, he seem to have no secrets of his past, he was easy going, cheerful, an average everyday person. He didn't seem to be the kind of person that would hurt anyone, but I guess you don't really know people and you think you know all. Billy talked a lot about his mother and her health and for her safety. This was a shock to me as well as to the other workers who worked with Billy. I hope he uses the right judgement and don't go for the worse of this.
Posted by: Family on Sep 1, 2008 at 04:30 PM
The family wants justice and punishment for everyone involved after trials, proof, and convictions. Then Woody can rest in peace and his family can have some closure after all these years. Not knowing has been very hard.
Posted by: jasak on Sep 1, 2008 at 04:10 PM
To: ????... who says Mr. Crisp is running from the law? Heck, if they could not find him 33 years ago what makes you think they are working to find him now? I am not saying that whoever killed Mr. Perroud should go unpunished, I am just saying that it is the Lord's decision to provide punishment, not ours. I do know Mr. Crisp and personally. And if you know so many facts then share them to convince me he did the crime and until you can provide your so-called facts don't state that I'm some sick individual for having a loving, Christ-like heart by forgiving the murderer. Afterall, if you cannot forgive how do you expect the Lord to forgive you. Unto Him all sins are the same. Nobody knows what really happened, motive, etc for none of us where there...
Posted by: George on Sep 1, 2008 at 01:01 PM
After 33 years it's hard for the bad guys to remember the lies they told 33 years ago, but the truth of what really happened is hard to forget.
Posted by: ???? on Sep 1, 2008 at 09:46 AM
Mom: Yes Woody's Mother is still alive but his father has passes on. So yes she is releaved to see this day come. Jasak: I can not believe my eyes, are you actually saying that Crisp should not be punished for his crime b/c it has been over 33 years. If so you are one sick individual. Maybe Crisp is going to church to repent for his sins and ask God to forgive him for killing his brother inlaw. It does not matter if I am a family member or not. I was not born when this murder took place, so there for I have no personal information in regards to the case, however, I do know the facts and I hope they find him soon. Just because one of your friends were falsely accused doesn't mean that this is the same case. Trust me HE IS GUILTY or he would not be missing or running from the police. If he is such a good and honest person and God fearing and he has nothing to hide, WHY IS HE MISSING????? The police can not find him. That shows guilt for sure Don't you think????
Posted by: mom on Sep 1, 2008 at 08:18 AM
Randy.... would u like your father or brother to be killed and they waited 33 years to find out who killed them,,, you will learn in this life.. if you are not rich. or inportain. they will not be in know hurry . and number one DNA came out in the early 90's. so why didn't they do it then.. 33 years is a long time to let that family have some peace and closure. i am sure alot of his family has passed on not knowing who did this to him... and i wonder how many suppers did this so called brother-inlaw had with this family knowing he did this to them. if they would have put more effort in this crime they would have caught him then.. i am glad they got the garbage off the street.. but i am sad for the mother . who had to waite 33 years to see who killed her son, or did she even live to see it...
Posted by: Peggy on Sep 1, 2008 at 01:29 AM
re...HUH He may be from KY, but he lived and worked in that area for many years. Within 25 miles of where the alleged murder happened (not Serpent Mound as WSAZ stated on their broadcast). With the statement about him being armed and dangerous; after hearing this the news media could cause an alarm. Or maybe this is routine with this type case. I don't believe he is armed and dangerous to anyone but himself. Lots of locals know him and he had family there. Law enforcement are definitely looking in the Southern Ohio area as well as monitoring this board.
Posted by: bob on Aug 31, 2008 at 11:21 PM
when did police become public enemy #1? maybe if everyone spent as much time supporting our police instead of bashing them...maybe this world might be a better place
Posted by: jasak on Aug 31, 2008 at 10:01 PM
To ???? no, I am not a family member of Mr. Crisp... However, he is a very nice person, with great work ethics, works for an outstanding coal company, attended church, and loved by several family and friends. If you know all of the evidence that you are stating I do not have, then why haven't you helped the police solve this crime 33yrs ago instead of rambling off now... I don't understand why people are so judgmental just because of what they read and hear in the media. I have a family member who was bashed through the media for something he did not do and when it came to court, they, the court officals and police agreed they had made a mistake. Are you in Mr. Perroud's family? It's sad they lost a family member but by no means is finding the murderer or closure going to bring him back. Let him rest in peace, all things are in God's hands... punishment for such a crime will come on God's timeline.
Posted by: jasak on Aug 31, 2008 at 09:33 PM
to randy... if the police were so great they would have solved the crime 33 years ago... i'm sure that is what 'mom' meant
Posted by: randy on Aug 31, 2008 at 06:25 PM
To mom who says WOW what great police officers we have. LOOKS TO ME AS IF YOU HAVE GOOD ONES THEY SOLVED A MURDER AFTER 33 YEARS. GET A LIFE
Posted by: Kathy S on Aug 31, 2008 at 04:04 PM
Good Lord! Where has he BEEN all these years or where have the POLICE been? Talk about a COLD CASE!!!! Well gang, there's hope for the HPD to solve local murders I guess, we all may be long dead and gone, but just maybe THEY too will get on the trail of some of them 25 years down the road!
Posted by: Anonymous on Aug 31, 2008 at 01:37 PM
When this story first aired on cold case detectives Mr. Crisp went missing for three days no one could find him but mysteriously his sister called his place of employment and said he might be at a certain location which turned out to be true, now they are looking for him they have both disappeared.Billy is a very strange person!!
Posted by: anon on Aug 31, 2008 at 11:08 AM
I attended high school with woody and billy am very shocked to hear about this i always wondered who killed him
Posted by: hazel on Aug 31, 2008 at 10:48 AM
it took 33 years for peoples concious to come clean and for the police to look at the cold cases thank the people and the police for that. May woody rest in peace now
Posted by: Thank You Investigators on Aug 31, 2008 at 01:54 AM
why is something like this not national news. For the age of the crime you would think that alot more people(news) would have this as a story. As to my knowladge this has nothing to do with current science...just good old fashion police work Way to go for all the officers involved. I must say that your services have been appriciated by the family of Mr. Perroud. Thank you for doing your job. This man should be thankful that he had 33 years to enjoy his life.... he took that chance from Woody!!!
Posted by: anonymous on Aug 31, 2008 at 12:33 AM
what are these comments about why did it take the police so long. Do you have any idea how many unsolved murders are still not resolved? Sometimes it takes some time to gather enough evidence to have enough to prosecute someone. My hat goes off to the investigators, they are about to bring closure to this case when he is apprehended.
Posted by: HUH? on Aug 30, 2008 at 08:15 PM
To Peggy: I agree with you that if the story is being reported incorrectly that WSAZ needs to get their facts straight before reporting. However, you may want to rethink stating that people in the area that it actually happened in will be afraid to go outside. This happened in 1975 from what I read. Is this wrong as well?
Posted by: ben on Aug 30, 2008 at 06:33 PM
the picture of him that the news has looks awfully recent
Posted by: c on Aug 30, 2008 at 05:07 PM
me and a friend was walking down are road yesterday and we seen a guy driving a truck we thought nothing of it till we got to my house and seen the picture on the news we both looked at each other and said that it looked alot like the guy in the truck
Posted by: ???? on Aug 30, 2008 at 05:01 PM
Just for the record Jasak. Obviously the police think he is guilty or they would not be asking for an arrest. They have to have enough evidence against him to apply for an arrest warrant. I am sure you are related to him and that is why you say such things however, his is GUILTY. If you knew all the evidence you would think so to. He is not as nice as you think he is. He is a MURDERER. I am sure after all this is said and done you will be eating your words.
Posted by: Peggy on Aug 30, 2008 at 03:07 PM
You need to get your story straight before broadcasting. This did not happen in the "Serpent Mound" area. Serpent Mound is a historical Indian burial ground in Adams County Ohio between Locust Grove and Hillsboro on State Route 73. The alleged crime was committed in the Wakefield Ohio (Pike County Ohio) State Route 23. You are going to have people in that area afraid to go out of their homes!!! And...what kind of "TOOL BAR" in the bed of the truck???
Posted by: Friend on Aug 30, 2008 at 02:53 PM
There have been comments made on this page that have been unbeliveable. Does it matter it has been 34 years? The Perroud family only wants justice, conviction and closure.
Posted by: family of Perroud on Aug 30, 2008 at 02:48 PM
"they" say he did it because he did or he wouldnt be missing!! Doesnt that tell you something about guilt!
Posted by: ML on Aug 30, 2008 at 01:14 PM
Recently they did an update on the murder asking for any information, so I would say this is why it took so long.
Posted by: jasak on Aug 30, 2008 at 01:09 PM
why is everyone assuming Crisp did this... he has not be convicted of anything... has great work ethics, great character, etc... nothing says he did the murder...
Posted by: Janet, my REAL name on Aug 30, 2008 at 01:08 PM
To Mr. Obvious: if you will read more carefully, it says he lived in Gallipolis when he was killed. To Mom and Isaac and Zebula: maybe NEW information came to light that the police didn't have 33 years ago. Ever watch Cold Case? Unless police suddenly become psychic, the only people who know for sure what happened are the do-er and the do-ee. If it's so easy to solve murders, why don't YOU do it, since you seem so smart. Maybe "we" should all stop being jerks and just be glad that something finally broke in this case and that the family will finally have justice for a lost loved one. Your sarcasm is lost here.
Posted by: Sheila on Aug 30, 2008 at 12:56 PM
We really would have appreciated knowing how it came about that you finally figured out who murdered Mr. Perrouds
Posted by: DUH! on Aug 30, 2008 at 12:49 PM
Last Address!Not Apprehended yet!Not Arrested yet!will try to update and explain news to those who need it.
Posted by: MrObvious on Aug 30, 2008 at 12:12 PM
Hmmm, Mr. Perrouds most recent address was listed in Gallipolis OH? Considering that he is dead, is he expected to change addresses?
Posted by: ??? on Aug 30, 2008 at 09:16 AM
I wonder why the long delay in trying to apprehend this guy for trial? I guess some justice, if he did it, is better than no justice for Woody.
Posted by: mom on Aug 30, 2008 at 08:56 AM
1975- 2008? why did it take 33 for them to arrest this man.. wow what cops we have ! i would have been a shamed to have told this...
Posted by: Anonymous on Aug 30, 2008 at 07:41 AM
look in the Matewan, and Pikeville area...
Posted by: Isaac on Aug 30, 2008 at 07:08 AM
This is crazy, it sure goes to show you that without people who call in the police would not be good for nothin.
Posted by: Steve on Aug 30, 2008 at 05:41 AM
They were brother - in- laws.
Posted by: Lori on Aug 29, 2008 at 11:38 PM
I must have missed an earlier update but what transpired 33 years later to warrant an arrest-- DNA, witness account,??
Posted by: Zebula on Aug 29, 2008 at 11:04 PM
It's nice to see our police forces work so quickly in resolving these crimes...
Posted by: Jan on Aug 29, 2008 at 09:39 PM
Woody was born and raised in Gallia County before moving to the Columbus OH area. This is where he lived when he was shot and killed by Crisp.
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