The latest bizarre twist in this story concerns the death of a lead investigator. In a play out of the Godfather play-book the severed head of Rolando Flores was found in a suitcase. At first glance this grizzly turn of events might seem to indicate that Tiffaney Hartley’s story of drug running bandits killing her husband while they were jet sking on Falcon Lake is indeed the truth. However, the two events may be a result of happenstance rather than directly being linked.
It is rumored that the investigator had spent years trying to obtain convictions of two known drug kingpins, and he was using the Hartley case as a form of leverage to obtain greater Law Enforcement support from US authorities.
If this assertion is true then there may be no direct correlation between the two events.
There are many things that bother me about the Hartley case, for one, it is way too neat and tidy. Random killings are not pre-planned, they happen in the heat of the moment. The Mexican cartels are not shy about their level of violence, and rarely bother to mop up the scene afterwards. The visual carnage is part of their message, it is the calling card!
I find it hard to believe that they took time to either place weights of the dead body to sink it, or remove the body. So where is the body?
Just as troublesome is where is the second Jet Ski? Are we to believe that the drug smugglers took it?
I have a nasty mind, and I keep coming up with a different scenario that fits. I was talking to Peter Hyatt about the case and he too has some real reservations about the story being spun by Tiffany Hartley. He actually introduced me to a scenario that I had not even considered. The more I consider it, the more credible it becomes. I will however leave it to Peter to share it publicly if he chooses.
One thing that Peter Hyatt is certain of is that Tiffany Hartley is being deceptive in her public statements.
I am no expert in the world of ‘statement analysis’ but it seems clear to me that we are not getting the whole story from the grieving widow.
Last week Peter Hyatt has ‘Body Language’ expert Dr. Lillian Glass on his program (you can listen here). Dr. Glass was in agreement, there is something smelling bad in Tiffany Hartley’s demeanor.
On Sunday Oct/17 Peter Hyatt will have profiler Pat Brown on his program. I do not personally know Pat Brown, but I do know another profiler, and I have a huge respect for this investigative tool. It has rapidly moved from a mumbo jumbo art form, to a very well respected forensic science.
It will be interesting to hear Pat Brown talk about this case. What position will she take? The link to Peter’s program is here. You can also get more information from his web site.
Simon Barrett

















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Follow-up comment rss or Leave a TrackbackLove that you are running articles about this womans deception. I hope that more ppl follow suit, and expose this woman!
I hope there is an investigation, before she
cremates David. She stated that when David
is found, he will be cremated, because that
is what he wanted.
Why not an autopsy?
I hope an investigative reporter digs further
into this puzzle.
Very well written Simon, a lot to think about indeed.
Simon, thanks for your great article.
I think Tiffany is lying. Something is just not right here.
I have been to Falcon Lake before. I find it very strange that Tiffany and her husband would be on Lake Falcon on Jet Skis and near or crossing into Mexico’s territory.
There is a violent gang and drug war near the Texas-Mexico border. It is very dangerous. No one in their right mind would venture near Mexico’s territory on Lake Falcon on Jet Ski’s.
I have friends that live in Brownsville and some of the other towns in the Lower and Mid Valley. They won’t even go into Mexico for a fun night on the town any more and have not for over a year. Just too dangerous!
You are right, Simon . . . .these gangs do not clean up after a murder. For them . . . the bloodier, the better. It is like their signature card.
Does Peter Hyatt now have a regular radio program?
Simon and Jan, I really do miss your Sunday Radio Program. I hope you have a radio program again one of these days!
Perhaps, David, was poisoned and not shot.
David will be cremated, (when he is found), why?
I am looking forward to Peter Hyatt’s radio
show on Sunday,Thank-you, Simon.
Simon you may enjoy reading this post!
Hats off to “Ozonetourist” (Websleuths)
by ozonetourist
The timeline does not add up for the video. There are so many inconsistencies in Tiffany’s story. I find it suspect that for some odd reason she had his truck keys. Why would she have them if he drove the truck? Simple answer is she would not. I am in Federal law enforcement and have to shoot at a range with NON MOVING TARGETS. It is fact that if the target is moving and the shooter is also moving at high speeds in a boat, The shooter will never get a clean shot to the head. Unless I apply all fundamentals of shooting, I will not hit my target.This only happens in Hollywood. Perhaps Tiffany saw this on “Miami Vice”. If they did have automatic weapons like Tiffany preaches….There will be hundreds of shots being spayed everywhere. Furthermore if her Jet ski is moving at a high rate of speed, It would be impossible for her to see rounds hitting the water, not to mention hear them. In addition it is insult to injury when she tells her story and she claims she went back to get him. I can not speculate enough how much of the truth she is not telling. It is interesting on her Facebook page she is always posting about her boring life. It is also interesting that she is a fan of Dave Ramsey and goes so far to say that he has helped her. Suspect that there were financial problems. It looked like they lived a lavish lifestyle as well. Jet ski’s, motorcycles, Trucks. I could go on and on. Tiffany needs to be investigated, and I’ll add some more insight into this;, she indeed is. The authority’s do not believe her, They are allowing her to tell her story and run the media so they can build their case. Furthermore, she does not realize this. Tiffany wants the fame of fortune and to live her fifteen minutes as long as she can. Remember Scott Peterson, Susan Smith? Enough said.
Simon,
This is the most recent article in the Houston Chronicle, Houston, Tx. It is in today’s edition.
The Chronicle has been covering the Hartley story as well as our local TV stations in Houston.
http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/metropolitan/7246482.html
The Houston Chronicle Houston, Tx
10-14-10 7:09 a.m. CDT
“Killing at Falcon Lake blamed on mistaken identity”
Peanuts said,in October 14th, 2010 at 6:48 am
Snipped from your comment:
David will be cremated, (when he is found), why?
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Hi, Peanuts!
I just want you to know that when David is found, an autopsy will be performed to determine the cause of death. Even if it is apparent there is a gun shot. It is the law in the State of Texas. Especially in homicide cases.
When David’s body is released, by the Medical Examiner, to his next of kin, which would be his wife, she can either bury David or cremate him.
If David Hartley has a signed, witnessed and notarized copy of “Appointment of Agent to Control Disposition of Remains” (usually prepared by an attorney) and he specifically indicated his body is not to be cremated, then his wife or “Appointed Agent” can not legally have David cremated.
This legal document would be in accordance with Section 711.002 of the Health and Safety Code, State of Texas.
Peanuts, I hope this info is helpful to you.
Ann-TX.
Thank-you. Your information is helpful.
It is eye opening for me, I was not aware a spouse needed to abide by an autopsy, in a homicide investigation.
Thank-you, again, Ann for your kindness of clearing up my question.
Ann,
I believe the Houston Cron. is milking this story for all it’s worth. The Hartley “story”
must be selling alot of newspapers.
Doug raises an excellent question:
Posted 10/14/2010 at 01:40:54 PM
Doug said:
“But it remains to be seen how hitmen could mistake a rather large white guy out jet skiing with his wife as a Mexican drug spy.”
Because all mexicans are brown right? You might want to look up Edgar Valdez Villarreal aka La Barbie. Look at David Hartley….dark hair, tan skin.
http://www.truecrimereport.com/2010/10/tiffany_hartley_claims_husband.php
Yeah, where is the damn jet ski?
Well, truthfully, we don’t even know if they were out on that lake at all on jetski’s do we? All we have is Tiffany’s ever changing story of events. She reportedly has a ‘spot’ of blood on her life vest, a mysterious stranger, and seems she made sure she went to places on the way to the lake to keep account of the timeline. However, she has already screwed up royally.
I think we can put her right there in the ranks of Casey A and Misty C. Same psychopath lack of affect!
Hopefully LE figures it out quick, before anyone else is killed due to her fabricated story.
Anyone know who the ‘mysterious’ witness is that claims to have seen her out on the jetski and the ’3′ boats? Strange. Was this person just happening to be strolling along the border enjoying the scenery of a drug infested area? Ridiculous story and ridiculous lies.
I guess we could put her right there with the girl who threw acid in her own face, only to blame it on a ‘black woman’, etc. Later told the truth. Let’s hope Tiffany breaks and tells the truth.
I don’t think her husband is anywhere near that lake. I hope they do forensics on her ‘blood spot’ to see if there was a force of splatter or direction. If she saw him get shot (first she points to between her eyes, then says it was in the back of the head, then in the neck….) anyway, then how did the blood ‘spot’ get on her vest? Did it hop over to her jet ski while they flew through the lake? Or perhaps when he flew forward over the front of the jetski? If she tried to pull him onto her jetski, her vest would have a lot more blood on it. Besides, why would he fly over the front of the jetski? That makes absolutely no sense to me.
Put this on the other blog, but meant to post here.
Tiffany is full of lies and more lies. Hopefully they stop her from going any further with this before more people are killed (beheaded). I think she knows exactly who killed her husband, and it wasn’t the Mexican drug cartel.
Just like the Mexican Mafia didn’t sneak into a trailer and steal Haleigh Cummings and just like the Mexican Nanny didn’t kidnap and kill Caylee Anthony and just like the Black Woman didn’t throw acid in the face of Bethany Storro.
These women are ill. They take a “real event” and make it part of their story. That makes it more credible, because people are emotional tied to them, such as racial issues and other current events (ie. drug cartel/wars, home invasions)
Pure fabrication and delusional on Tiffany’s part!
Peanuts said: I believe the Houston Cron. is milking this story for all it’s worth. The Hartley “story” must be selling alot of newspapers.
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Internet news/blogs have made huge differences in newspaper circulation/profits. (Revenue is largely attributed to “print adevertisement & online advertising.)
This story is not going to make everyone want to call the CHRON and get a “subscription” nor are they going to run to the local store and pick up the latest print. Why would we pay for an article with the exact same information (& instant news updates) that we can get from online media sources at the click of a few buttons?
Ann wrote…If David Hartley has a signed, witnessed and notarized copy of “Appointment of Agent to Control Disposition of Remains” (usually prepared by an attorney
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Wondering if someone so young had even taken the time to think about death/funeral procedures? Or visits to a attorneys for paperwork drafting?
My theory is that David is still alive and this is a insurance scam. In TH interviews, she often refers to him in the present tense. Someone needs to start a site that has a “timeline” of events and a list of “inconsistant statements” from TH. (or is there already one?)
Also, research Pemex/Calfrac/cartel oil theft. Something may have been going on behind the scences with David’s job.
Good thought. I wonder if they have looked at his possible job connection?
Ann, Im sure she didn’t think of any of that yet. Not sure that a lot of people do. Interesting how his sister is 100% standing behind her, just wondering about that connection too.
Questions, questions, questions: Did they check into the Mexican border check in? Was it legal for David and his wife to travel into Mexico without stopping into a border check in site? Is our Mexican border that insecure that people can just jet ski across a lake to unto (or out of) Mexico?
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