previously told Local 10\u2019s Bridgette Matter from the Broward County Jail <\/a>that he did not kill Cavett.<\/p>\n\u201cI can\u2019t go into the particulars of the case like that because this is being recorded, but me and her had previous acquaintances together,\u201d Ryan said.<\/p>\n
Detectives said they found Facebook messages that indicated Cavett wanted to be Ryan\u2019s apprentice. Ryan said he taught her to read tarot cards.<\/p>\n
\u201cI teach witchcraft, things of that nature. Yeah, I do tarot card readings,\u201d Ryan said.<\/p>\n
Cavett\u2019s body has never been found, despite the FBI carrying out several searches at a landfill.<\/p>\n
Police reported around the time of Cavett\u2019s disappearance that Ryan was seen buying trash bags, duct tape and carpet cleaner. An arrest report says surveillance cameras captured Ryan moving Cavett\u2019s truck and throwing away women\u2019s clothing and children\u2019s toys in a dumpster, as well as what appeared to be bloody towels — something Local 10 pressed him on, but he denied.<\/p>\n
Police released information about Ryan\u2019s internet searches, including a Google search: \u201cDoes bleach and alcohol make chloroform?\u201d<\/p>\n
He was asked about that during Wednesday\u2019s hearing. <\/p>\n
\u201cI saw a post that said things to never mix together, so I looked up, \u2018Does alcohol and bleach make chloroform?\u2019 It said yes, and I said well that\u2019s things you just don\u2019t know,\u201d said Ryan. <\/p>\n
Closing arguments are expected to take place Thursday when court resumes. <\/p>\n
\ud83c\udfe0 News From Your Neighborhood<\/p>\n
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