She Executed Her Son's Dad & Thinks She Is Going Home
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Summary
Takeaways
- ❖Jason Schaefer, a 33-year-old postal worker, was shot five times and killed on his mail route in Longmont, CO, on October 13, 2021.
- ❖Robbery was quickly ruled out, indicating a targeted killing.
- ❖Jason's girlfriend, Rosa, who is also the victim's ex-girlfriend Devon's sister, immediately suspected Devon due to ongoing custody disputes and past threats.
- ❖Devon's black Nissan Rogue, missing a front right hubcap, was captured on surveillance near the crime scene during the shooting.
- ❖GPS data from Devon's postal scanner showed it stationary for over two hours during the time of the murder, contradicting her alibi of being on her route.
- ❖Devon's boyfriend, AJ Richie, initially provided a false alibi but later confessed to knowing about Devon's plan and acting as a lookout.
- ❖AJ's phone GPS data showed him tracking Jason's mail route in a 'Way to Go' ride-share Dodge Durango.
- ❖A Snapchat screenshot on AJ's phone, taken days before the murder, showed Devon in clothing matching the shooter's description.
- ❖The motive was rooted in Jason's recent filing for increased custody of his and Devon's 6-year-old son.
- ❖Both Devon Shriner and AJ Richie were convicted of first-degree murder and sentenced to life in prison without parole.
Insights
1Sister's Suspicion and Family Betrayal
Jason's girlfriend, Rosa, who is Devon's younger sister, immediately suspected Devon due to their complicated family dynamic and Devon's intense anger over Jason dating her. Rosa reported that Devon had been 'stalking' Jason and expressed a premonition of something bad happening to him, specifically mentioning Devon's potential involvement.
Rosa's interview with detectives, where she stated, 'I feel like Devon's going to be mad and she's going to try to do something.' She also detailed Devon's resentment over Jason dating her and the custody issues.
2Digital Alibi Contradiction
Devon claimed she was on her postal route in Loveland during the shooting. However, GPS data from her postal scanner showed it was stationary for over two hours, precisely during the time Jason was murdered. This directly contradicted her alibi and placed her work device at her boyfriend AJ's house.
A postal inspector pulled GPS data from Devon's mail scanner, showing it stopped moving and remained stationary for more than two hours around the time of the shooting.
3Vehicle and Shooter Identification
Surveillance footage from the crime scene neighborhood captured a black Nissan Rogue, missing a front right hubcap, circling the area before and after the shooting. DMV records confirmed the vehicle was registered to Devon. The shooter's build and height in the distant video footage were consistent with Devon's.
Multiple cameras captured a black Nissan Rogue (missing a front right hubcap) in the area. A license plate reader matched the plate to Devon. Detectives noted the shooter's build and height in the video resembled Devon's.
4Boyfriend's Complicity and Tracking
Devon's boyfriend, AJ Richie, initially provided a false alibi for Devon. However, his cell phone GPS data revealed he traveled south towards Longmont, tracking Jason's mail route closely in a 'Way to Go' ride-share Dodge Durango, acting as a lookout. AJ later confessed that Devon had been fixated on killing Jason after he filed for increased custody.
AJ's cell phone records showed him traveling to Longmont and tracking Jason's postal scanner data. He later admitted to knowing Devon's plan and trying to warn Jason.
5Premeditation Evidenced by Snapchat
Two days before the murder, AJ saved a Snapchat screenshot on his phone showing someone in a bathroom wearing clothing similar to the shooter's. A subsequent screenshot clearly showed Devon Shriner in the same location, strongly suggesting premeditation and preparation for the crime.
Investigators found a saved Snapchat screenshot on AJ's phone from two days prior, depicting someone in clothing similar to the shooter, followed by another screenshot clearly showing Devon Shriner in the same setting.
Notable Moments
The 911 call from a shell-shocked neighbor reporting Jason Schaefer's shooting.
It captures the immediate chaos and horror of the event, highlighting the suddenness and brutality of the attack in a quiet neighborhood.
Detective Steve's blunt revelation to Devon Shriner that Jason died and she is a suspect.
This moment showcases the direct and strategic interrogation technique used by law enforcement, immediately establishing the gravity of the situation and her position as a prime suspect, despite her initial attempts to deflect.
AJ Richie's confession about Devon's long-standing plan to kill Jason and his role as a lookout.
This is the turning point in the investigation, confirming the premeditated nature of the murder and solidifying the case against both suspects. It reveals the depth of Devon's obsession and AJ's complicity.
Quotes
"I just had this feeling. the, you know, police came to my work and they were talking to my boss... I just knew. And even a few weeks before that I was like something is going to happen to him. And I don't know why. I was just like I feel like Devon's going to be mad and she's going to try to do something."
"I'm not calm. You My son was taken Nobody told me that anything happened. My son was taken from school by either police and I was not informed or by somebody who is not legally allowed to pick him up from school."
"I think you're a good person, but something's not right here. I think the gig is up. There's something weird going on here. Everything is pointed to you being involved in this shooting."
"I stopped over at his truck and I told him that he should watch out for her because I think she's planning on doing something. He I don't think he remembered who I was cuz he said, 'What?'... I said, 'She's unstable right now and I think that she's going to do something stupid.' And he said, 'I'm not scared of that bitch.'"
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