>Ligatures riding up the throats of victims happen all the
>time. Sure, loosening and tightening of a ligature around
>her neck fits a profile of a 'sadistic' killer, but I don't
>think this killer fits that category. In terms of choice of
>victim, yes, but not in the actual kill.

>Rainsong

I don't have a theory on the dynamics of the strangulation, but I certainly agree with you that this crime does not fit a pattern of a sexual sadist.