Tim Bass says he's innocent and that he had a secret that explains everything. Timothy Bass had gone to Mount Baker High too. On May 24, 2019, a jury convicted him of first-degree murder, and the judge sentenced him to nearly 30-years in prison. 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The same went for information on his routes. Afterward, she tried to flee a scenario suggested by the scratches on her arms and legs. An extensive search began, which ended three days later with the tragic discovery of Mandys body lying face down in the Nooksack River. Do the right thing, do the right thing.". The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of , . Mandy had graduated from high school only that year and had just started her first year at Central Washington University when she returned home for Thanksgiving. The database acts as a central repository for detailed information on violent crimes occurring Ken Gates [pointing at house]: He lived right in this house right here. [laughs]. He says various indicators say it was much sooner. For prosecutor Dave McEachran, it's been a long road to justice. Twenty-four long years had passed without an arrest, and police finally had a prime suspect. The case went cold, and the murder hung like a dark cloud over this community for the next two decades. This goal was based on a 10% improvement from the national age-adjusted homicide rate of 6.1 in 2007. But talking to each other at the water park decades later, they finally felt compelled to say his name out loud. Starck Follis: That's exactly what I'm saying. Woman." Lastly, he refused to give the police a DNA sample to compare to the DNA found at the crime scene. The decision was appealed by the defence. The highest monthly average temperature in Acme for July is 63.3 degrees. April 10, 2020 8:02 AM. She kept an eye on Tim Bass day after day watching if he discarded anything that might have his saliva on it. It took a whole community. And paused for a minute and then said, "No.". And the things that . When authorities tested the cup, Bass DNA matched the DNA taken from Staviks body. What a birthday present.". Who's been talked to?". Detective Bowhay called Kim Wagner with the news. Homicide Detectives Investigating After Body Found in First Hill. His brother Tom took the stand. Um, oh, yeah. And it may well not have been a sexual assault. What do you say to someone like that? The lowest monthly average temperature in Acme for December is 38.5 degrees. They exchanged stories and discovered they were talking about the same man, Timothy Bass. Dozens of fires are burning out of control throughout Northern California as fire resources are spread thin, Students use their mobile phones as flashlights at an anti-government rally at Mahidol University in Nakhon Pathom. She was a high achiever, a former teacher told the Associated Press last December. Stavik's murder seemed unsolvable the case hung over the small tight-knit community like a dark cloud. / CBS News, Produced by Alec Sirken and Emily Wichick, [This story first aired on November 30, 2019. 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There are 2 public schools in Acme with an average Homefacts rating of D+. His arraignment is scheduled for April 17. Gerber told investigators he remembered the passenger door opening and Sather falling to the ground. Heather Backstrom: No friend or family in the community that I lived in, 'cause of the weight of that. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of , . Bowhay]: How many times you driven this road? Det. Peter Van Sant: And what are you feeling at this moment? Tom Bass: I think potentially more could've been his next victims. And that he had always been in love with me. If you are planning on traveling to Acme, use this interactive map to help you locate everything from food to hotels to tourist destinations. In the fall of 1989, Ms Stavik was a freshman at Central Washington University. Tim had fired into the air. Gerber said Mulryan and OKeefe hit Sather in the face and body, and OKeefe attempted to use a Taser on her, court records state. He actually ended up firing the gun. Please refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in, The body of Mandy Stavik was discovered in a Washington river in 1989, Find your bookmarks in your Independent Premium section, under my profile. Her body was later discovered in a nearby river. never." Timothy Forest Bass must never be allowed to walk the earth as a free person. Stavik, 18, was home from college for Thanksgiving when she disappeared. And his employer, Franz Bakery, would not voluntarily allow investigators to swab for a sample without a warrant or subpoena. (The US average is 22.7) Acme property crime is 50.0. Twenty-nine years and six months to the day had passed since Mandy Stavik was killed. TOM BASS [on witness stand]: I guess to make it look like she got around, that would be my only, you know, that's probably why he said that And then he asked me again. Det. This creek eventually dumps into the South Fork of . And Tom Bass describes another damning incident after Tim was arrested. Gina Malone: Guilty as hell. The rape charge had been thrown out due to the statute of limitations expiring. Acme is located in the South Fork Valley between the northern Cascade Mountains and Lake Whatcom. And I had hoped, at that point, the family could heal. Start your Independent Premium subscription today. Peter Van Sant: Where were you guys when you had this conversation? He couldn't get life because prosecutors did not charge him with premeditated murder they were not sure they could convict him of that charge. Mary Stavik spent years haunted by the murder of her daughter Mandy, and the lack of progress in the case. Mary Stavik: They have to have 100% agreement. Reporter Denver Pratt joined The Bellingham Herald in 2017 and covers courts and criminal and social justice. JUDGE OLSON: If you would like the opportunity, now is the time. Investigators believe the attacker had kicked the dog into a ditch before abducting Mandy, and then sexually assaulted her about 5 miles away from where she was jogging. Staggering snowfall in California mountains leaves residents trapped for days, SpaceX launches new crew on flight to space station, Garland testifies before Senate panel amid ongoing special counsel probes, Colon cancer rates rising in younger age group, study finds, Firefighter dies battling blaze in downtown Buffalo, mayor says, Several hospitalized after Lufthansa flight diverted to Dulles due to turbulence, Explosive found in checked luggage at Pennsylvania airport, feds say, Prosecution wraps its case at Alex Murdaugh murder trial, Top McCarthy aide, House Oversight chair each met with Ashli Babbitt's mother. But they wanted to cast a wider net of potential suspects to be sure they were on the right path. When asked about Mandy, Bass pretended he didn't even remember her. Deliberations lasted a little over a day. There is a general store, post office, gas station, diner, elementary school and two churches located there. As Wagner chatted with investigators, she realized they were looking at the Mandy Stavik murder, and figured out what they were really after. It was 30 years ago this past Thanksgiving weekend that Mandy Stavik, an 18-year-old college student, disappeared after going out for a jog in Acme, Washington. Peter Van Sant: You weren't believing him though? And he asks if he can use the phone, because he had been hunting all day and wanted to use the phone to call his wife. In total, some 30 local men gave DNA samples. After all, they've got the guy that did it. The sheriff's office is asking the . is 6.0%). Acme police department Sex offenders in Washington There are a total of 6,688 sex offenders in Washington. Mandy ran right in front of him while heading towards her home, about an eighth of a mile from where he saw her. The community could feel safe and be whole again. Investigators got DNA from three dozen more men in the area, but Tim Bass wouldn't cooperate. Acme Map Acme is a census-designated place (CDP) in Whatcom County, Washington, United States. ACME, Wash. (AP) _ A college student who disappeared while jogging alone was found dead in a riverbed three days later after a search by neighbors and residents of this small Northwest town. Tim Bass could be eligible for parole in 24 years. It doesn't . Peter Van Sant: Mandy had come home for Thanksgiving break. "Then why would your DNA be inside her? Peter Van Sant: It's a solemn place for you isn't it? Tom Bass remembers a harrowing night after a high school girlfriend had broken up with Tim. We are the leaders in Crime Scene Cleanup Acme WA, Specializing in Blood removal and Decontamination of Crime Scenes, and Blood Clean Up from a Death Call Us for Crime Scene Cleanup Acme WA - 1-888-477-0015 I'm gonna get you something.". Tom Bass: Very little. The 18-year-old was completely naked except for socks and sneakers. and I says, "Who?" Dave McEachran [emotional]: She was such a good kid it just shouldn't have happened. And wanted to make love to me. Peter Van Sant: In some ways, you could be whole again too, right? And Wagner says she experienced Tim's low regard for women. STARCK FOLLIS | DEFENSE ATTORNEY: It's easy to make the assumption that this pretty young woman would never have anything to do with Mr. Bass Just because somebody hadn't seen them together doesn't mean that they hadn't been together at some point. Tim Bass' ex-wife Gina Malone testifies that she witnessed Tim ask his mother to lie for him to point the finger at his own dad. Kevin Bowhay: So, about three months later, we got the results from the state crime lab and Katie from the crime lab says, "Kevin, we've got a match.". Det. I wouldnt get caught because Im not that stupid, he allegedly told his wife, the Herald reported. At trial, Mandys mother Mary testified that after several hours, the family became concerned and called the sheriffs office. On November 24, 1989, 18-year-old Stavik was home from college for Thanksgiving when she went out for a run near her home in Acme, Washington, and did not return. The next time police came around asking about Bass delivery routes, she offered to help them get a DNA sample. Kevin Bowhay: You hear 'em, but you're not sure it's almost like, "I'm dreaming. The suspected shooter of a double homicide in Tacoma, Washington, could be responsible for a third deadly shooting nearby, Fox13 reported . Peter Van Sant: In your heart, as well as in your head, you wanted to finish this? Ron Peterson: We're upstream from where I recovered her. But it's a big leap between thinking you have your man and convicting him in a court of law. Investigators became very interested in Timothy Bass; however, he refused to take a DNA test claiming that he didnt trust the police. [pauses, emotional] Sorry. "So, you didn't even kiss her or anything?" The friends determined Sather had been run over and was dead and left the scene because they were scared, according to court records. (The US average is 35.4) NOTE: The city of Acme, Washington does not have FBI Crime Statistics. Semen was found on her body and preserved. She went for a run the day after Thanksgiving, taking a very regular route that she often took. The state of Washington has a very narrow category of homicide that is age-specific. It didnt take this long. Kevin Bowhay: Oh, jeez. Recent job growth is Positive. However, after hearing each other's stories, Anderson decided to talk to police. Ahead of 20/20s rebroadcast of the episode about how her murder was solved 30 years later, heres what you need to know about the crime and how her killer was finally apprehended. I felt like I went into prison, actually. Despite that testimony, defense attorney Shoshana Paige has an explanation for his behavior. Tom, do what you can.". Sather and two friends drove to the park early Saturday morning, April 4, to buy illegal drugs. Mulryan gave Gerber $50 cash for his efforts, which was taken from the money they allegedly stole from Sather, court records state. After I asked if it was that case and who it was, I felt a basic human moral obligation to help, the woman would later testify, according to the Bellingham Herald. Plus, Bass had lived a few houses down from the Stavik family at the time of Staviks murder. Mandy Stavik was a bright and gregarious young woman. The Washington State Attorney General's Homicide Investigation Tracking System (HITS) comprises investigators and the HITS databasea software application designed to store crime-related information voluntarily contributed by police and sheriffs' departments in the Pacific Northwest. "I'm gonna find something. DAVE MCEACHRAN | PROSECUTOR: This was not a situation where there was consensual sex. Det. Kim Wagner, part of that trio of women, credits Mandy's hometown of Acme. Mary Stavik: Definitely closure, I feel. Kevin Bowhay: So, when they did the autopsy, they were able to recover male DNA from Mandy. The total crime rate for Acme is moderate , and there are 0 registered sex offenders residing in the city. at that point, I had started divorce proceedings And he's like. Kim Wagner: He never called me Kim. ' Wagner said. 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