Brittanee Drexel, 17(home N.Y.) msg. from Myrtle Beach - 4/2/5/09

[LostinSpace]

I'm not saying she wasn't lied to or fooled ,but after 3 days and you know you told your child no.Why would you not make sure they were where they are supposed to be.I know my mother would never let me get away with something for that long.

I can totally see it happening with some prior planning on Brittanee's part making it sound like things keep coming up that she wants to stay at her friend's house to do things.


She goes Wednesday with the intention of coming home Thursday sometime. Thursday she calls and says they want to go to a movie at night so can she just stay at her friend's house again Thursday night. Friday comes along and they want to hang out with some other friends on Saturday so she'll just stay here becuase they are meeting them early Saturday and she'll be home Sunday.

We don't know how she supposedly got to her friend's house or how she was supposed to get home, but if it was her friend's car, she could have thrown car trouble in there as well.

We really should not blame the mom for not checking more closely on where her daughter was. I am sure she is blaming herself every waking moment.

Lost

[aproudmom]

Me too.I just can't see her staying without her friends at her age.

I hope it is true also but for one they saw her on a bus with hotel workers would she not need to be a employee to be on there? when they bus here you have to show your employee card,The person did not bother to alert the bus driver which I am sure they have those radios in the bus to call their station and then why wait till you get off the bus to call LE, She left all her stuff in her room, cell is dead, walking alone in a party town at that time..text a friend at 8:45 did not worry until 2:30am a group of guys drive home in the middle of the night..the girls she is with seem to not know her to well...hummm ok

I pray she runaway

[Jpanda]

Personally, I don't see how what the mom "should have done" is going to help find Brittanee at all. I'm sure the mom feels guilty and wishes she would have been more clued in on to what B was up to - an extreme case of hindsight being 20/20, I'm sure. I know I probably would too. But the mom clearly didn't have anything to do with her actual disappearance. Whether we believe she should have done more or not is not the issue here, IMO.

I'm not sure if I believe the sightings or not. Did we ever get clarification on whether the cell phone pinged or whether the phone was dead? I keep reading conflicting reports!

jmo

[Dogmatic]

I would like to believe she ran away, but I have several problems with it:

1. She left her belongings behind
2. No cell phone useage
3. None of her friends have heard from her


It's been too long. If she is a runaway she would have to be a very self absorbed young lady to allow this long to pass. She would also have had to have quite a bit of money.

I hope the best for she and her family

[CJSMOMMY]

I hope it is true also but for one they saw her on a bus with hotel workers would she not need to be a employee to be on there? when they bus here you have to show your employee card,The person did not bother to alert the bus driver which I am sure they have those radios in the bus to call their station and then why wait till you get off the bus to call LE, She left all her stuff in her room, cell is dead, walking alone in a party town at that time..text a friend at 8:45 did not worry until 2:30am a group of guys drive home in the middle of the night..the girls she is with seem to not know her to well...hummm ok

I pray she runaway


I hope she is ok too.It is just hard to see her running around there with no money,no clothes,no phone and no friends.Not contacting anyone.

[Alwill978]

I think they may just need to put some pressure on this girl..for one she claims the GROUP pretty much went thier own way..doesnt say they all hung out but not any of them with BD..was there any 21 they can go hang out in clubs unlike a 17yr old..


Oberer said she last heard from Drexel, via text, about 8:45 p.m. In that message, Drexel told Oberer that she was on her way back to the motel

Later, around 2 or 2:30 a.m. Sunday after she didn't return phone calls or text messages, her friends grew concerned, said Jenn Oberer, 20, of Chili, who traveled to South Carolina with Drexel last week.


ok she had to return shorts she text this girl at 8:45 but she was not concerned about the short if true until 2 or 2:30am..:sneaky:
so over 5 hours no one heard back from her or they did not bother to call her and ask her if she was ok since she was suppose to return to their hotel..

Ok..I had to step out and just getting in to catch up. I dont even know where to start with JEN Oberer...

1st - it looks like from her 55 photos she uploaded AFTER she got back from a beach trip with a girl who is NOW MISSING.....and she says she didnt spend time with her is a LIAR. Look how many photos BD is in. Also, the fact she doesnt put BD's name in any of them..is beyond words (i could find the right ones..if I could speak with JO). I hope LE checks out stuff like this..(facebook) because I think this girl knows more! Also do you see the photos of "drive home" ....looks like no one was worried...concerned....just people kissing in the back seat???

[Jpanda]

That's what I want too - is clarification about the cell phone pinging coming out of Georgetown. I've only seen it in that one article, no where else, and no recent updates.

It's frustrating how confusing these reports are.

I know that a few posters have said they don't think Peter had anything to do with her disappearance, but I just can't help but think that it is awfully soon for him to have hired an attorney already. If I were the last person to see someone who went missing, I would go straight to the police, offer to take a poly, offer to give them my phone records, etc., not run out and get a lawyer...Hopefully, he's doing all that with the assistance of his lawyer but I somehow doubt it.

Like I said before, I also wouldn't have posted pics of my vacation online either. I'd be freaked out and would probably want to go back to MB to help search. I just find his behavior very bizarre.

jmo

[Maelstrom5]

Personally, I don't see how what the mom "should have done" is going to help find Brittanee at all. I'm sure the mom feels guilty and wishes she would have been more clued in on to what B was up to - an extreme case of hindsight being 20/20, I'm sure. I know I probably would too. But the mom clearly didn't have anything to do with her actual disappearance. Whether we believe she should have done more or not is not the issue here, IMO.

I'm not sure if I believe the sightings or not. Did we ever get clarification on whether the cell phone pinged or whether the phone was dead? I keep reading conflicting reports!

jmo

It's not Jpanda,

I am just sitting back, reading and chuckling at the number of declaratory statements. The difference between the people making them and myself, I know the families of dozens of missing teens and they don't; "Never say never, always, or you can guarantee that, unless you enjoy eating your words"

LE said they have pings recorded but they have not said when the tower handshakes were made. It could have been as long ago as Saturday night.

[aproudmom]

the beach is what we call Charlotte. It's a sandy beach with a boardwalk. We also have other beaches in the area.
I believe the Mother completely. If one of my sons had told me he was at the beach I'd have assumed Hamlin or Charlotte too. Those are our beaches.



It is funny to me that people attack the Mother without knowing the facts or the area. It's nicer to assume and gloat about your perfection in parenting. But unfortunately what this young woman said can easily refer to the area her Mother (and I) would call "the beach".

Not every parent can read their child's mind as well as some of you claim to read your's. I guess you're the lucky parents never having been lied to or fooled by your child.

my bolding
I guess I must be one of those parents that read my children's mind I don't have to claim to...I know I have never been fooled or lied to..if I had I would say it but I was brought up the same way as I brought my kids up..that is why my name is aproudmom:wink:


I am not going to blame this mother she is going through enough right now and perhaps if they are divorcing and she had been upset or depressed then she figured she would allow her to go stay with a friend for a few nights..I can not read her mind not that good yet:biggrin:

[Dogmatic]

It's frustrating how confusing these reports are.

I know that a few posters have said they don't think Peter had anything to do with her disappearance, but I just can't help but think that it is awfully soon for him to have hired an attorney already. If I were the last person to see someone who went missing, I would go straight to the police, offer to take a poly, offer to give them my phone records, etc., not run out and get a lawyer...Hopefully, he's doing all that with the assistance of his lawyer but I somehow doubt it.

Like I said before, I also wouldn't have posted pics of my vacation online either. I'd be freaked out and would probably want to go back to MB to help search. I just find his behavior very bizarre.

jmo

Thoughtless, self absorbed and certainly very tacky

[FrankieBones1]

Plus if the beaches and the friends house was in their home area,how long would it have took to go check on her to make sure she was where she was supposed to be?
I thought her friend's house was in Rochester, NY and she went missing from Myrtle Beach in the Carolinas.

[Alwill978]

Cell phone question:

The article I posted earlier today....
http://www.scnow.com/scp/news/local/grand_strand/article/search_for_missing_ny_teen_continues/46665/

said:

"Investigators also tracked her cell phone as it traveled out of Georgetown, Knipes added"


This does not mean they found anything....it means they were looking into her last calls. Has anyone found more information or article showing they have found actual "PINGS to a tower"..meaning it was used. I personally dont think this "girl on the bus is BD". And I hope I am wrong, but I think when they find BD...they will find her with her phone....but I have a feeling..it will be a bad ending.

These "friends" of BD -Peter, Jen Oberer....these people arent this girls friends. THEY KNOW WHAT HAPPENED to her.

I have been to the beach with friends I met....through other friends.. I can confidently say....if any of the people I was there with were missing...I WOULD NOT BE UPLOADING PHOTOS to MY facebook page...titled "Mrytle Beach 09 B*&^*^s, but trying to help find this person!

Also...any one else notice a comment at the bottom of photo 38..JO comments on her own photo;

"Jennifer Oberer at 5:24pm April 28
haha leave ittt who cares!"
:confused:

[aproudmom]

It's not Jpanda,

I am just sitting back, reading and chuckling at the number of declaratory statements. The difference between the people making them and myself, I know the families of dozens of missing teens and they don't; "Never say never, always, or you can guarantee that, unless you enjoy eating your words"

LE said they have pings recorded but they have not said when the tower handshakes were made. It could have been as long ago as Saturday night.

don't laugh to much..:wink:lol..I know you run a site as I used to and you can never say it wont happen ..we don't live in a perfect world as you know...many many kids go missing murdered and abused..some parents know their children a lot better and I do know that I have no worries about what my children are doing or if they lie to me.. It is the other people I do not trust....always have a plan though and teach your kids what to do if anything happens not just this...

[juliekan]

It's not Jpanda,

I am just sitting back, reading and chuckling at the number of declaratory statements. The difference between the people making them and myself, I know the families of dozens of missing teens and they don't; "Never say never, always, or you can guarantee that, unless you enjoy eating your words"


Thanks. Boy, I never knew it was MY fault that my daughter went missing that time, until I read all these posters today. Glad she was found before I had to come here and receive my tongue lashings for her poor judgement and naivete

[Alwill978]

I guess I don't understand this cell phone stuff. How else could they have "tracked" her cell phone out of Georgetown except through a "ping"? Except through a communication with a tower?

I meant the investigators probably should have used the word "looking into her cell phone" ..not tracked.

The police said they do not believe her cell phone is active, which works with her mom saying she had tried to call.

http://www.democratandchronicle.com/article/20090429/NEWS01/90429009/-1/chili

[aproudmom]

It's people on here that are just ridiculous. My mom was a fantastic mother and I could hardly get away with anything! I grew up in a very strict family and so did my friends! Just because we were able to sneak into bars at a young age doesn't mean anything, that's not the problem here! Every older person on here who was a normal teenager I'm sure went to their share of parties, now people go to the bars. It's underage drinking no matter what and it's not going to change! Parents who think that their kids are perfect ARE NOT at all. And Parents who are overly strict, you better believe your children will rebel, believe me I know. I told my mom when I was 18 that I was going to bars, she hated it but we gained an open relationship as I got older. She always knew where I was and who I was with & I was honest with her all the time. That's what's important.

And also who cares what Brittanee told her mom & if her mom wasn't being a good mother in people's eyes, what's done is done and now she is missing. What's important is to focus on where Brittanee is and who she is with and those who could be involved or know something.
my bolding
Ouchy sorry do not appreciate being called ridiculous. I was brought up to respect my elders..so guess we all grow up different..I only know how I parent not anyone else..I don't blame her mother she I am sure is blaming herself with the what IF'S and this thread is about BD an still is you came here to comment on your friend who not me but the media or LE called a POI..IIRC.:rolleyes:
ok done with the whole parenting thing..and pray she is safe and nothing has happened to her..

[trigger]

Thanks. Boy, I never knew it was MY fault that my daughter went missing that time, until I read all these posters today. Glad she was found before I had to come here and receive my tongue lashings for her poor judgement and naivete

Sorry I guess I was attacking the mother. Its just so frustrating 3 days is a long time not to see your daughter at all. Esp a 17yo. And yes the mom is probably very upset and distraught over this. I hope they find her safe and sound.

[Alwill978]

I meant the investigators probably should have used the word "looking into her cell phone" ..not tracked.

The police said they do not believe her cell phone is active, which works with her mom saying she had tried to call.

http://www.democratandchronicle.com/article/20090429/NEWS01/90429009/-1/chili

I was WRONG...appears the police did say they traced her cell phone to Georgetown county over night (last nite).

Video:
http://www.scnow.com/scp/news/local/grand_strand/article/search_for_missing_ny_teen_continues/46665/

[Jpanda]

And then this article says,

"He noted that officers do not believe that her cell phone is still active."

http://www.democratandchronicle.com/article/20090429/NEWS01/90429009/1002/NEWS

[Maelstrom5]

UDATE FROM NCMEC:

BRITTANEE MARIE DREXEL
Case Type: Endangered Missing
DOB: Oct 7, 1991
Missing Date: Apr 25, 2009
Sex: Female
Age Now: 17
Race: White
Height: 5'0" (152 cm)
Weight: 103 lbs (47 kg)
Hair Color: Brown
Eye Color: Blue
Case Number: NCMC1121354

Missing City: MYRTLE BEACH Missing State : SC Missing Country: United States

Circumstances: Both photos shown are of Brittanee. Her ears and nose are pierced. Brittanee has blonde highlights in her hair. She was last seen wearing a purple top, black shorts, and flip flops

ANYONE HAVING INFORMATION SHOULD CONTACT
National Center for Missing & Exploited Children
1-800-843-5678 (1-800-THE-LOST)

Myrtle Beach Police Department (South Carolina) 1-843-918-1000

Source: National Center for Missing & Exploited Children: www.missingkids.com

[Jaxnoeny]

my bolding
You better believe I would know where or who my child was with...still do..17 in bars fake Id's I think I need to call the LE around there and advise them teens are in bars with fake ID'S :biggrin:

This is not something that happens just in that town. I live in TN and we used fake ID's and drank when I was a teen....I am 43 yrs old now. I know kids do it now.

Also, don't be niave, please don't think you always know what your kids are doing. A friend of mine always said "my son would never drink or do anything we didn't approve of. We have a good relationship". This kid was caught (by me) with my daughter smoking and drinking. He was later kicked off the school baseball team for drinking. Another person I know home schooled their daughter and said the reason was so that she wouldn't be exposed to the terrible things OTHER teens do. I was advised that I should also home school my 2 daughters so that they wouldn't get in trouble. This person's daughter is now 17 and pregnant. My 2 daughters are adults now and never got in any trouble.

I am not saying I am or was a perfect mom. I knew my kids weren't angels and as teens would try to get away with whatever they could. I was very cautious. I never would have let my kids spend one night much less 3 with someone without MEETING their parents but my daughters had friends that would spend several nights with us and I never even spoke to their parents!

The one thing I do find odd is why did the mother wait until Monday to go to MB? Maybe I missed something but if I found out in the middle of the night on Sat that my daughter was missing I would have been on the first plane or in my car that minute looking for her!

[aproudmom]

and another thing to "aproudmom" .......

Please feel free to contact the Rochester PD about underagers in the bar, it's not like they don't already know. I'm not sure why you would do that though because it has nothing to do with Brittanee missing or with you. Unless you are from Rochester and your kids are underage at the bar, which they are obviously not because you informed us that they do no wrong, then you have nothing to worry about.

Focus on the real problem instead of the parenting of others and what people do in different areas. People going to the bars in Rochester is not what made Brittanee go missing.

my bolding
thank you but no need to point out posters and if you had looked I had a grin on there meant I was joking.. and if you need to know my kids are 19 and 13..enough said..not going to get banned for pointing out posters...

[skysblue]

I would absolutely instruct my son to get a lawyer, if he were in Peter's position. It sounds like he didn't even know Brittanee before he met her in Myrtle Beach, and how he's been officially named a Person of Interest in her disappearance. It sounds like he is cooperating fully with police, but things like this can go south SO FAST, you don't want to be caught in the crossfire of some girl who has gone missing and you're the last one who spoke to her. Since it appears he wasn't even the one driving back to Rochester, it seems highly unlikely he could have convinced all of them to up and run in the wee hours if he had committed a crime.

He was smart to get a lawyer, these sorts of things can go way off the charts in a moments notice. But with that said if he has nothing to hide concerning this girl than hopefully he is fully cooperating with LE and any questioning. I wonder if maybe there might have been something like drugs or possible "relations" with this girl that he wants to hide and that is what prompted him contacting a lawyer.

From what I have read so far none of these people seem to have really been her friends and that has me questioning why she went on this trip in the first place. I mean what kind of friends or even acquaintances leave and go home when a girl who was with them goes missing? That's just not right, even if they were mad at her they should of called the police themselves and at least went looking for her.

She certainly seems to be rather crafty, having planned and executed this excursion in the first place, so there is that small sliver of hope that she can use that quality to get herself out of whatever she may have gotten into...assuming of course that she is still alive.

[Jpanda]

David Lohr is now covering this case....sorry if this has been posted already.

http://blogs.discovery.com/criminal_report/2009/04/where-is-brittanee-marie-drexel.html

[aproudmom]

This is not something that happens just in that town. I live in TN and we used fake ID's and drank when I was a teen....I am 43 yrs old now. I know kids do it now.

Also, don't be niave, please don't think you always know what your kids are doing. A friend of mine always said "my son would never drink or do anything we didn't approve of. We have a good relationship". This kid was caught (by me) with my daughter smoking and drinking. He was later kicked off the school baseball team for drinking. Another person I know home schooled their daughter and said the reason was so that she wouldn't be exposed to the terrible things OTHER teens do. I was advised that I should also home school my 2 daughters so that they wouldn't get in trouble. This person's daughter is now 17 and pregnant. My 2 daughters are adults now and never got in any trouble.

I am not saying I am or was a perfect mom. I knew my kids weren't angels and as teens would try to get away with whatever they could. I was very cautious. I never would have let my kids spend one night much less 3 with someone without MEETING their parents but my daughters had friends that would spend several nights with us and I never even spoke to their parents!

The one thing I do find odd is why did the mother wait until Monday to go to MB? Maybe I missed something but if I found out in the middle of the night on Sat that my daughter was missing I would have been on the first plane or in my car that minute looking for her!

I know it happens here to..do you see the big grin I was joking with her on that post about fake Ids and going to bars I just pray they don't drink and drive..

[playnice]

Maybe mom had to scrape up the money to go or make arrangements for someone to stay with the other kids.

[FrankieBones1]

all I got was a log in page.

Hi, mom. You need to log into your own Facebook first. Are you registered with Facebook?

I looked for Britannee on Jen's Facebook but only see pics. She doesn't have a Facebook account or she isn't on Jen's Facebook.

[Jpanda]

He was smart to get a lawyer, these sorts of things can go way off the charts in a moments notice. But with that said if he has nothing to hide concerning this girl than hopefully he is fully cooperating with LE and any questioning. I wonder if maybe there might have been something like drugs or possible "relations" with this girl that he wants to hide and that is what prompted him contacting a lawyer.

From what I have read so far none of these people seem to have really been her friends and that has me questioning why she went on this trip in the first place. I mean what kind of friends or even acquaintances leave and go home when a girl who was with them goes missing? That's just not right, even if they were mad at her they should of called the police themselves and at least went looking for her.

She certainly seems to be rather crafty, having planned and executed this excursion in the first place, so there is that small sliver of hope that she can use that quality to get herself out of whatever she may have gotten into...assuming of course that she is still alive.

That's a good point...why WOULD she have gone on this trip if she didn't really know the people who were all going that well? Could she have maybe met a guy online or somewhere else who was from there and so she went there with that group so she could meet up with him?

jmo

[CJSMOMMY]

I thought her friend's house was in Rochester, NY and she went missing from Myrtle Beach in the Carolinas.

but her mom thought she was at a friends house..

[aproudmom]

He was smart to get a lawyer, these sorts of things can go way off the charts in a moments notice. But with that said if he has nothing to hide concerning this girl than hopefully he is fully cooperating with LE and any questioning. I wonder if maybe there might have been something like drugs or possible "relations" with this girl that he wants to hide and that is what prompted him contacting a lawyer.

From what I have read so far none of these people seem to have really been her friends and that has me questioning why she went on this trip in the first place. I mean what kind of friends or even acquaintances leave and go home when a girl who was with them goes missing? That's just not right, even if they were mad at her they should of called the police themselves and at least went looking for her.

She certainly seems to be rather crafty, having planned and executed this excursion in the first place, so there is that small sliver of hope that she can use that quality to get herself out of whatever she may have gotten into...assuming of course that she is still alive.

well we heard he has a lot of money and would get a lawyer before it was even posted on here..so guess the friend was right..the truth does not change IMO if he is telling the truth he should be working with LE..But when ya get them lawyers it is usually no comment..so I have no idea but I would more than likely get one if I had the money just to help in getting the correct facts out there..

[juliekan]

The one thing I do find odd is why did the mother wait until Monday to go to MB? Maybe I missed something but if I found out in the middle of the night on Sat that my daughter was missing I would have been on the first plane or in my car that minute looking for her!

<respectfully snipped>

IIRC, after finding out she was missing early Sunday am, she first went to the Rochester PD?

[FrankieBones1]

but her mom thought she was at a friends house..

Sorry, I think I misunderstood your post.

How far is her friend's house in Rochester to her own home?

[FrankieBones1]

Good luck with that....I'm the biggest harda** with my kids, and my daughter still managed to go missing...

I hear ya, Juliekan. I could tell you horror stories. I'm so glad my girls are all grown up now.

I wouldn't want to be a mom of a teen again.

[skysblue]

That's a good point...why WOULD she have gone on this trip if she didn't really know the people who were all going that well? Could she have maybe met a guy online or somewhere else who was from there and so she went there with that group so she could meet up with him?

jmo


I am wondering just who she was planning on hooking up with down there?

Very weird, usually when you see this sort of thing with teenagers they tend to do it with their closest friends not just any ole crowd. If she has a myspace (of course she does, stupid me) they could check to see if she met any new friends and see what they have to say.

[CJSMOMMY]

This is not something that happens just in that town. I live in TN and we used fake ID's and drank when I was a teen....I am 43 yrs old now. I know kids do it now.


Not in this small TN town,we have one bar.If you go in it everyone and their mama will know the next day.

[omsk99]

Ok..I had to step out and just getting in to catch up. I dont even know where to start with JEN Oberer...

1st - it looks like from her 55 photos she uploaded AFTER she got back from a beach trip with a girl who is NOW MISSING.....and she says she didnt spend time with her is a LIAR. Look how many photos BD is in. Also, the fact she doesnt put BD's name in any of them..is beyond words (i could find the right ones..if I could speak with JO). I hope LE checks out stuff like this..(facebook) because I think this girl knows more! Also do you see the photos of "drive home" ....looks like no one was worried...concerned....just people kissing in the back seat???


I could be wrong, but I in order to tag someone in a FB photo, I think you have to be friends with them on FB. It's possible they are not, which is why she (Brittanee) is not tagged. JMO

[Jaxnoeny]

Maybe mom had to scrape up the money to go or make arrangements for someone to stay with the other kids.

True....I didn't think of that. After thinking about it a little more I guess she could have also thought she maybe came back since the other kids were back or maybe she didn't think it was true because she thought she was in town at the friends house and had to go check that out first. I am not trying to blame the mother and I guess I am just suspicious. Sorry about that.....I should have thought about it a little more before questioning.

[FrankieBones1]

Sounds like the friend that wanted her shorts back needs to be talked to.

Did the shorts belong to Jenn O.?

[omsk99]

That's a good point...why WOULD she have gone on this trip if she didn't really know the people who were all going that well? Could she have maybe met a guy online or somewhere else who was from there and so she went there with that group so she could meet up with him?

jmo

You have to remember how young she is, and going on a trip with abunch of other teenagers or young people she doesn't know taht well is nothing strange, IMO. She might have wanted to hang out with an older crowd, like a lot of teenagers do. I don't find it strange at all that she would go away with young people from her town she wasn't very close with.

[aproudmom]

That's a good point...why WOULD she have gone on this trip if she didn't really know the people who were all going that well? Could she have maybe met a guy online or somewhere else who was from there and so she went there with that group so she could meet up with him?

jmo

never know could have..

[FrankieBones1]

Not in this small TN town,we have one bar.If you go in it everyone and their mama will know the next day.

In a one horse town, we used a high school year book to 'age' students coming into the only bar in town.

[aproudmom]

You have to remember how young she is, and going on a trip with abunch of other teenagers or young people she doesn't know taht well is nothing strange, IMO. She might have wanted to hang out with an older crowd, like a lot of teenagers do. I don't find it strange at all that she would go away with young people from her town she wasn't very close with.

she has a boyfriend right? did he know she went there?

[Alwill978]

http://www.jurorthirteen.com/GeneralCategories/CurrentTrials/RobertHigbee/tabid/1168/Default.aspx

read up..starts next week!

[Jaxnoeny]

Not in this small TN town,we have one bar.If you go in it everyone and their mama will know the next day.

Thats true! lol I lived in a small town and I don't think we even had a bar. If we did I wouldn't have dared try that one because my mom would have found out and I would have only done that once! But it was only an hours drive to Knoxville and Johnson City where there were several bars!

[omsk99]

It's people on here that are just ridiculous. My mom was a fantastic mother and I could hardly get away with anything! I grew up in a very strict family and so did my friends! Just because we were able to sneak into bars at a young age doesn't mean anything, that's not the problem here! Every older person on here who was a normal teenager I'm sure went to their share of parties, now people go to the bars. It's underage drinking no matter what and it's not going to change! Parents who think that their kids are perfect ARE NOT at all. And Parents who are overly strict, you better believe your children will rebel, believe me I know. I told my mom when I was 18 that I was going to bars, she hated it but we gained an open relationship as I got older. She always knew where I was and who I was with & I was honest with her all the time. That's what's important.

And also who cares what Brittanee told her mom & if her mom wasn't being a good mother in people's eyes, what's done is done and now she is missing. What's important is to focus on where Brittanee is and who she is with and those who could be involved or know something.


ITA (I Totally Agree) with your last paragraph. It may not be the way other people would handle Brittanee's story to her mom or her mom's reaction to it, but that has nothing to do with Brittanee going missing. JMO.

[FrankieBones1]

Both girls are from Chili so their houses are probably no more than 10 minutes from eachother
Thanks, Pink. Don't forget to check your private messages here.

[skysblue]

well we heard he has a lot of money and would get a lawyer before it was even posted on here..so guess the friend was right..the truth does not change IMO if he is telling the truth he should be working with LE..But when ya get them lawyers it is usually no comment..so I have no idea but I would more than likely get one if I had the money just to help in getting the correct facts out there..

Of course he should be telling the truth and hopefully he is. If has hired a lawyer and refuses to talk to LE, then that would concern me.

I guess we'll see how all this plays out...he can hire all the lawyers in all the land but if he did something to this girl, I don't think he will get away with it.

[juliekan]

I would like to know if the girls from the trip have been questioned? Have their cell phones been checked to verify what calls were made when? There was some issue about the shorts B was supposed to return. There may have been more drama between the other girls and Brittanee than has been reported. If they got angry with her, she could have felt like she couldn't go back to the hotel room. Or she went back, there was an argument, and she left. Wonder what hotel surveillance cameras show?

[CJSMOMMY]

Thats true! lol I lived in a small town and I don't think we even had a bar. If we did I wouldn't have dared try that one because my mom would have found out and I would have only done that once! But it was only an hours drive to Knoxville and Johnson City where there were several bars!

Small town was ughhhhh growing up but I love it now that I have a child :thumbsup:. I would hate to have to live somewhere big like Knoxville.
I'm about an hour from Nashville but that was a big bad town growing up.I would have got lost.

[CJSMOMMY]

ITA (I Totally Agree) with your last paragraph. It may not be the way other people would handle Brittanee's story to her mom or her mom's reaction to it, but that has nothing to do with Brittanee going missing. JMO.

yes but if her mom would have took the time to check on her daughter,this might be one less child missing.

[gymmielite89]

no worries pink..im from roc too and know peter and ive been hated on here as well. :thumbsup: lol...i wonder if we know eachother cuz ik of jen too..not personally..but she went to my hs

[BeetlebrowII]

I'm not saying I am a perfect mom or ever will be.But my husband and I tried for over 10 years for a child before we were blessed with our son.I feel it is our priority to keep him safe to best of our knowledge.

A mother just checking on her child by phone in this cicumstance just seems unacceptable to me.

Wow.....you really don't know how you are coming across do you?. Do you have a teenager????. I think you are in for a big surprise. It is completely natural for teens to push the boundries at times. You can be the best parent in the world and your teenagers will still manage to make stupid boneheaded decisions. It does NOT mean you are a bad parent. Their mistakes are not a personal reflection on YOU. :big grin:

I haven't seen any evidence here of parental neglect causing this circumstance. Please......lets stop criticizing the mom and stop preaching about how we could have done better.

[aproudmom]

Not in this small TN town,we have one bar.If you go in it everyone and their mama will know the next day.

lol had to laugh at that one ..sounds like the town I came from..everyone knows each other:laugh:

[BeetlebrowII]

the beach is what we call Charlotte. It's a sandy beach with a boardwalk. We also have other beaches in the area.
I believe the Mother completely. If one of my sons had told me he was at the beach I'd have assumed Hamlin or Charlotte too. Those are our beaches.



It is funny to me that people attack the Mother without knowing the facts or the area. It's nicer to assume and gloat about your perfection in parenting. But unfortunately what this young woman said can easily refer to the area her Mother (and I) would call "the beach".

Not every parent can read their child's mind as well as some of you claim to read your's. I guess you're the lucky parents never having been lied to or fooled by your child.

my bolding
I guess I must be one of those parents that read my children's mind I don't have to claim to...I know I have never been fooled or lied to..if I had I would say it but I was brought up the same way as I brought my kids up..that is why my name is aproudmom:wink:


I am not going to blame this mother she is going through enough right now and perhaps if they are divorcing and she had been upset or depressed then she figured she would allow her to go stay with a friend for a few nights..I can not read her mind not that good yet:biggrin:

Wonderful heartfelt post mom. :wub:

[aproudmom]

Wow.....you really don't know how you are coming across do you?. Do you have a teenager????. I think you are in for a big surprise. It is completely natural for teens to push the boundries at times. You can be the best parent in the world and your teenagers will still manage to make stupid boneheaded decisions. It does NOT mean you are a bad parent. Their mistakes are not a personal reflection on YOU. :big grin:

I haven't seen any evidence here of parental neglect causing this circumstance. Please......lets stop criticizing the mom and stop preaching about how we could have done better.

my bolding'
speaking of boneheaded the only time I did sneak out I did not get far I feel on my bonehead and had to scream for my mom to come help me...:biggrin:

[juliekan]

I apologize to anyone I may have offended. The situation is just very frustrating. I know many of the people involved and this is the place where I live, so I am providing you with information of the area and of the people since everyone on here is curious and concerned. I just don't want what I say to be judged or ridiculed because your town is different, or your parenting is different. I'm just telling it like it is here in Rochester, where all these people are from.

I'm just providing information! So once again I apologize, and if you have anymore questions as things come up I'll do by best to answer!:smile:

No need to apologize. "Locals" are a source of invaluable info on these threads. Especially a young local,lol.

Peter was to talk with LE (law enforcement) today. Any news if this has happened?

[aproudmom]

[QUOTE=aproudmom;13057497]

Wonderful heartfelt post mom. :wub:

I'm kinda hiding right now..think I got a little to grumpy awhile ago..and I am not like that..so I have to take a few minutes and realize we all have opinions..I think all these young kids going missing can really get to you..and sometimes you have to step back a lot blamed Sandra Cantus mom for awhile for letting her be out till 7:30 did she ever think a neighbor was going to kill her and stuff her body in a luggage bag and throw it in cow S****these days are so scary..I just wish BD and all kids would understand you have to always stay in groups...I pray she is just a runaway..

and sorry to anyone who I may have offended..took a step back and just wanted to say sorry..:wub:

[Maelstrom5]

Monroe deputies join hunt for missing teen
www.democratandchronicle.com/article/20090429/NEWS01/904290342?GID=AescTDlHbkd/etdNvwK04w3Q/


**Snipped** Jenn Oberer, 20, of Chili:

“Drexel, a Gates Chili junior, headed to Myrtle Beach last Wednesday without her parents' permission. Oberer said she and the others on the trip did not know that Drexel had gone without permission.

Oberer said that although she didn't know Drexel well, it was surreal to return home Monday without her.”

Does anyone else see the red flag I see in this statement?

[Jpanda]

Newly updated article with quotes from Brittanee's dad.

Sounds like he's blaming the young men for not driving her around - but in fact, the girls didn't drive her there to the hotel either, and maybe the guy's car was somewhere else. Not all of them had cars.

Half a mile isn't a long walk. It's less than 15 minutes if you walk at a normal pace.

http://www.whec.com/news/stories/S904641.shtml?cat=572

Thanks for posting, Rachel.

It's interesting that her dad says that she never likes to walk anywhere so he finds it strange that she would just take off by herself to return a pair of shorts. The whole story about the shorts does seem odd, but it does seem like the news reporting hasn't been the best in this case, so maybe that's where the confusion lies.

jmo

[BeetlebrowII]

Of course he should be telling the truth and hopefully he is. If has hired a lawyer and refuses to talk to LE, then that would concern me.

I guess we'll see how all this plays out...he can hire all the lawyers in all the land but if he did something to this girl, I don't think he will get away with it.

I think it is possible that his family had something to do with hiring a lawyer. If it were my son, I would obviously expect him to provide any information required of him. At the same time, if I felt like he was being convicted in the press I might also hire a lawyer to help my son wade thru the system. I have friends who are lawyers and I know they would volunteer their services. Maybe this is what happened.

[CJSMOMMY]

Wow.....you really don't know how you are coming across do you?. Do you have a teenager????. I think you are in for a big surprise. It is completely natural for teens to push the boundries at times. You can be the best parent in the world and your teenagers will still manage to make stupid boneheaded decisions. It does NOT mean you are a bad parent. Their mistakes are not a personal reflection on YOU. :big grin:

I haven't seen any evidence here of parental neglect causing this circumstance. Please......lets stop criticizing the mom and stop preaching about how we could have done better.


No I do not have anyone's teenager at the moment.Have I raised other people's teenagers? Yep.

Your right it's natural for teens to bush boundaries but if she could go days without seeing her mom or reporting "in person"' to her parents ,only calling from a cell...what kind of boundaries did she have?

Good parenting skills won't change that she is missing,but if "SOME" parents out there don't wake up ...this probably won't be the last child that goes missing.Our children should come before anything else. That's MOO.

[Jpanda]

[QUOTE=BeetlebrowII;13057858]

I'm kinda hiding right now..think I got a little to grumpy awhile ago..and I am not like that..so I have to take a few minutes and realize we all have opinions..I think all these young kids going missing can really get to you..and sometimes you have to step back a lot blamed Sandra Cantus mom for awhile for letting her be out till 7:30 did she ever think a neighbor was going to kill her and stuff her body in a luggage bag and throw it in cow S****these days are so scary..I just wish BD and all kids would understand you have to always stay in groups...I pray she is just a runaway..

and sorry to anyone who I may have offended..took a step back and just wanted to say sorry..:wub:


What a nice, heartfelt and honest post. :wub:

[Alwill978]

Newly updated article with quotes from Brittanee's dad.

Sounds like he's blaming the young men for not driving her around - but in fact, the girls didn't drive her there to the hotel either, and maybe the guy's car was somewhere else. Not all of them had cars.

Half a mile isn't a long walk. It's less than 15 minutes if you walk at a normal pace.

http://www.whec.com/news/stories/S904641.shtml?cat=572

This article says that Peter didnt know BD except parties in SC, BD's mom said different in interview with early show?? Peter's story is starting to have a few holes. I know he has people who know him and he is a good guy...but he better start speaking some truth here.

[Jpanda]

Monroe deputies join hunt for missing teen
www.democratandchronicle.com/article/20090429/NEWS01/904290342?GID=AescTDlHbkd/etdNvwK04w3Q/


**Snipped** Jenn Oberer, 20, of Chili:

“Drexel, a Gates Chili junior, headed to Myrtle Beach last Wednesday without her parents' permission. Oberer said she and the others on the trip did not know that Drexel had gone without permission.

Oberer said that although she didn't know Drexel well, it was surreal to return home Monday without her.”

Does anyone else see the red flag I see in this statement?

I think I'm missing it.....explain please!

jmo

[Alwill978]

Monroe deputies join hunt for missing teen
www.democratandchronicle.com/article/20090429/NEWS01/904290342?GID=AescTDlHbkd/etdNvwK04w3Q/


**Snipped** Jenn Oberer, 20, of Chili:

“Drexel, a Gates Chili junior, headed to Myrtle Beach last Wednesday without her parents' permission. Oberer said she and the others on the trip did not know that Drexel had gone without permission.

Oberer said that although she didn't know Drexel well, it was surreal to return home Monday without her.”

Does anyone else see the red flag I see in this statement?

YES BIG RED FLAG....she didnt know her well ..but it was surreal to return home Monday without her.

Guess it wasnt too much on her...seeing she managed to upload 55 photos...of someone she didnt hang out with much!

[Alwill978]

Thanks for posting, Rachel.

It's interesting that her dad says that she never likes to walk anywhere so he finds it strange that she would just take off by herself to return a pair of shorts. The whole story about the shorts does seem odd, but it does seem like the news reporting hasn't been the best in this case, so maybe that's where the confusion lies.

jmo

Remember the "pair of shorts story" came from PB ...right?

[CJSMOMMY]

[QUOTE=BeetlebrowII;13057858]

I'm kinda hiding right now..think I got a little to grumpy awhile ago..and I am not like that..so I have to take a few minutes and realize we all have opinions..I think all these young kids going missing can really get to you..and sometimes you have to step back a lot blamed Sandra Cantus mom for awhile for letting her be out till 7:30 did she ever think a neighbor was going to kill her and stuff her body in a luggage bag and throw it in cow S****these days are so scary..I just wish BD and all kids would understand you have to always stay in groups...I pray she is just a runaway..

and sorry to anyone who I may have offended..took a step back and just wanted to say sorry..:wub:


No apology needed here.

It's not the fact the mom was lied to or her daughter got one over on her.That's not her fault.The thing is for 3 days she only talked to her daughter on the phone sight unseen. If she had took how ever many minutes it would have took to check and see if her daughter was indeed where she said she was,her daughter might be at home now.

It's not her fault her child is missing but as parent,myself included,we can NEVER be too careful.

[CJSMOMMY]

I just pray she is found safe soon.This tears my nerves up,anytime a child goes missing does.

Oh and look over my spelling.I really do know how to spell,sometimes.

[doctor_J]

You will probably have to log into facebook to view these, I can see them.

How do I see the pics if I'm not a "friend"? I can log in, I'm registered but I can't get anything. Help me out here Folks!

[BeetlebrowII]

You have to remember how young she is, and going on a trip with abunch of other teenagers or young people she doesn't know taht well is nothing strange, IMO. She might have wanted to hang out with an older crowd, like a lot of teenagers do. I don't find it strange at all that she would go away with young people from her town she wasn't very close with.

ITA......I did my share of partying many moons ago but I was always with my girl "homies". I would have been very uncomfortable finding myself alone.........or even worse alone in an unfamiliar town.

I'm wondering........Since one of the girls wanted her shorts back, we can infer that she did not voluntarily lend her shorts to B. I think I can kind of remember what it was like at that age and correct me if I am wrong but you do not just "take" your friends clothing w/out asking. Especially if these not so close friends had been nice enough to take you with them on their trip.

IMO.....at least one of the girls was PO'd. What if the "girls" decided that they wanted to go out (Saturday night in Myrtle beach) and left the hotel knowing full well that B did not have a key. Remember they were mad at B.

B comes back to the hotel and the door is locked and she cannot get a key from the front desk because her name is not on the room. Is it possible that she just went to find someone else she had met at the hotel. Possibly a young male employee who took pity on her (:wink:) and took her to his house that night. Would also explain said bus ride.

[Maelstrom5]

I think I'm missing it.....explain please!

jmo

Jenn said no one knew that Brit was told she could not go. So who was the man pretending to be the father? If no one knew she was not supposed to go why did they call Brit's boyfriend and not her parents?

When you think of it; it equally strange that they took off. In fact being as Brittanee came with them and Peter only met her by chance, their quick exit is more puzzling

[desmom]

no worries pink..im from roc too and know peter and ive been hated on here as well. :thumbsup: lol...i wonder if we know eachother cuz ik of jen too..not personally..but she went to my hs

I am sorry. I think the majority of posters appreciate locals sharing their insight.

Not everyone is going to agree with what you post, but please do not take it personally. I know that is probably difficult when you are so close to the situation, but ignore and scroll helps. :biggrin:

I know I have seen several people post on this thread that know the parties involved or are from the area and I want to say thank you to all of you. (I'd list the s/n because I am afraid I will miss one of you.)

:rose: for Britanee's safe return

jmo

[CJSMOMMY]

It seems this could go two ways: either the men harmed her as a group around 8 and faked the text (seems unlikely) or she was planning at that time to run off. Her cell shows no activity after 9:16 according to the reports.


Not bad thinking.If he called and they knew it would look like she was missing or they thought the bf would call her mom? Although that sounds more like a girl plan.Maybe the girls got jealous of the attention she was getting and attacked her? MOO

[BeetlebrowII]

I apologize to anyone I may have offended. The situation is just very frustrating. I know many of the people involved and this is the place where I live, so I am providing you with information of the area and of the people since everyone on here is curious and concerned. I just don't want what I say to be judged or ridiculed because your town is different, or your parenting is different. I'm just telling it like it is here in Rochester, where all these people are from.

I'm just providing information! So once again I apologize, and if you have anymore questions as things come up I'll do by best to answer!:smile:

Ms Pink..........I for one more than appreciate your input. And may I say for the record, that for such a young lady, you are extremely articulate and well spoken. Have you considered some type of degree related to writing or communication?.

Again thank you for your insights.....please continue. Beetle :biggrin:

[Jpanda]

Jenn said no one knew that Brit was told she could not go. So who was the man pretending to be the father? If no one knew she was not supposed to go why did they call Brit's boyfriend and not her parents?

When you think of it; it equally strange that they took off. In fact being as Brittanee came with them and Peter only met her by chance, their quick exit is more puzzling

Thank you. I never would have caught that, but I think you're right!!

[CJSMOMMY]

I think if someone was able to get onto her facebook or myspace that would tell a lot.

Surely the LE has done this.I hope so.

[playnice]

I think it is possible that his family had something to do with hiring a lawyer. If it were my son, I would obviously expect him to provide any information required of him. At the same time, if I felt like he was being convicted in the press I might also hire a lawyer to help my son wade thru the system. I have friends who are lawyers and I know they would volunteer their services. Maybe this is what happened.

He is in a bad position.If he is the last seen with her and didnt do anything to her he needs a lawyer. If she left that hotel walking anyone could have came along and took her. At the same time it bothers me he left in the night, left stuff behind, didnt get his deposit and has inconsistant stories. That is alarming.
She could be alive and hanging out with someone.
I feel bad for her mom too. This has got to be a living hell not knowing if her child is dead or alive.
I hope there is a break really quick .

[BeetlebrowII]

my bolding'
speaking of boneheaded the only time I did sneak out I did not get far I feel on my bonehead and had to scream for my mom to come help me...:biggrin:

Us parents love those moments dont we!. The "I told you so" look plastered on our face. Kids just hate that. :thumbsup:

Wow pretty severe thunder here....anyone else in DFW??

[juliekan]

Obviously Peter is being advised by his lawyer to not talk about it, just like every lawyer advises their client to do. So right now of course things seem sketchy because he's not out there telling the public every little detail because right now it stays between the lawyers and LE.

<respectfully snipped>

As long as he's talking to LE, I'm good with it.

I know I'm beating this point to death, but I hope LE questions all the boys and girls that were involved.

[Leanne Weich]

NO NO NO CJsMommy - take those words back right now before the angel up in heaven who keeps notes on this type of thing writes it down. Word to the wise - any statements you make that start with MY children will never do that will have children who do that in spades.

Honest. Take the words back quick. ;D

*remembers how MY future children wouldn't throw things in restaurants, or sneak out at night*

My thoughts exactly when reading that post. I have 3 now adult daughters and, despite being a very hard and involved mom, I could tell you stories that would make your hair curl.

[CJSMOMMY]

I need clarification on something,so the other girls didn't come home until after the fact she was missing or was it before?

[darcie]

[QUOTE=aproudmom;13057889]


No apology needed here.

It's not the fact the mom was lied to or her daughter got one over on her.That's not her fault.The thing is for 3 days she only talked to her daughter on the phone sight unseen. If she had took how ever many minutes it would have took to check and see if her daughter was indeed where she said she was,her daughter might be at home now.

It's not her fault her child is missing but as parent,myself included,we can NEVER be too careful.

A person can never be to careful? Bad things happen to good parents, the same as they happen to bad parents. Being careful has nothing to do with it!

MOO

[aproudmom]

Monroe deputies join hunt for missing teen
www.democratandchronicle.com/article/20090429/NEWS01/904290342?GID=AescTDlHbkd/etdNvwK04w3Q/


**Snipped** Jenn Oberer, 20, of Chili:

“Drexel, a Gates Chili junior, headed to Myrtle Beach last Wednesday without her parents' permission. Oberer said she and the others on the trip did not know that Drexel had gone without permission.

Oberer said that although she didn't know Drexel well, it was surreal to return home Monday without her.”

Does anyone else see the red flag I see in this statement?

I saw that earlier...and yes I did

[CJSMOMMY]

Ok let's not be careful then?

[aproudmom]

on HLN right now

[playnice]

I saw that earlier...and yes I did

Usually everyone pitches in and pays their share of the trip.
someone in that group must have known her well. why else would they take her along and where did her share of the money come from? Or did these people that didnt know her well just let her go for free?

[Jpanda]

on HLN right now


Oh, please let us poor saps at work know if there's any new news!!

[Jaxnoeny]

[QUOTE=aproudmom;13057889]


No apology needed here.

It's not the fact the mom was lied to or her daughter got one over on her.That's not her fault.The thing is for 3 days she only talked to her daughter on the phone sight unseen. If she had took how ever many minutes it would have took to check and see if her daughter was indeed where she said she was,her daughter might be at home now.

It's not her fault her child is missing but as parent,myself included,we can NEVER be too careful.

I totally agree with you! Like I said before I would have never let my children stay overnight much less three without meeting the parents but that is just the way I choose to parent.

Some parents think their children are always telling the truth and would never do something they were told not to do and feel that when their child tells them they are with a friend they are really with that friend. This is a perfect example of what I was saying earlier to someone about not thinking you always know what is going on with your child, especially teenagers. You might think you do and find out to late that you really didn't! It's great to trust your teens and have an open relationship but you have to remember you are their parent not their friend! They WILL lie to you and nobody will ever convince me their child won't or didn't! Her mother believed her when she told her she was at a friends house and like so many other parents she probably thought "she wouldn't lie to me" and had no reason to believe otherwise.

[juliekan]

Good catch. That was a lie on Jenn's part, it certainly seems.

The men had to be back for Monday morning classes/work, so they wanted to be back home by Sunday evening apparently. THe timeline adds up perfectly that they would leave at 2 a.m. on Sunday morning - that would get them home after 17 hours of driving at around 7 p.m. Sunday. It looks strange at first glance, but the timeline to arrive home does make sense.

Except the time of them(the group of guys) leaving and the time they (the girls) decided to worry about B sure coincide.

http://www.democratandchronicle.com/article/20090429/NEWS01/904290342?GID=AescTDlHbkd/etdNvwK04w3Q/

Later, around 2 or 2:30 a.m. Sunday after she didn't return phone calls or text messages, her friends grew concerned, said Jenn Oberer, 20, of Chili, who traveled to South Carolina with Drexel last week.

So who were they calling, while looking for her? The people she had last been visiting with?

[BeetlebrowII]

No I do not have anyone's teenager at the moment.Have I raised other people's teenagers? Yep.

Your right it's natural for teens to bush boundaries but if she could go days without seeing her mom or reporting "in person"' to her parents ,only calling from a cell...what kind of boundaries did she have?

Good parenting skills won't change that she is missing,but if "SOME" parents out there don't wake up ...this probably won't be the last child that goes missing.Our children should come before anything else. That's MOO.

Again.....this is not the mom's fault IMO. There are many cases where the parents are negligent and criticism is warranted. If you think that "good parenting skills won't change that she is missing" then why are you discussing that related to this case :confused:.

[CJSMOMMY]

After she was missing! Weird right?! If I had gone on vacation with someone I would never go home without them! Now Jenn and Alana talk about how badly they want Brittanee home and how said they are, which is strange because if they were so concerned why didn't they stay down there to help look!


The whole thing is strange.To me ,I was wondering if they left before she was missing and if they had,why didn't they report her missing.Thanks for clearing that up for me :biggrin:

[aproudmom]

From the newest link from WHEC Brittanee's father talks about the boys being irresponsible for not walking her or offering a ride. Who knows if she told them exactly where she was going, or if they even knew how far that hotel was.

Another thing, the article states that Peter did not know Brittanee before Myrtle. This can easily be true, I have never seen Brittanee and Peter together around Rochester, so it is very possible that they did only meet once they were down there. I'm pretty sure Peter knew Jenn and Alana(the girls Brittanee went down with), plus they have mutual friends and many kids from Rochester were down there. So who knows, they could have seen eachother down there at a party or bar which would explain how Peter and Brittanee met and they could have exchanged numbers, there are many different ways this could have played out.

Another possible thing is that maybe Peter and Brittanee had talked on MySpace previously, exchanged numbers, or names of hotels, and met for the first time down there.

I think if someone was able to get onto her facebook or myspace that would tell a lot.

Obviously Peter is being advised by his lawyer to not talk about it, just like every lawyer advises their client to do. So right now of course things seem sketchy because he's not out there telling the public every little detail because right now it stays between the lawyers and LE.

Mike Brooks just said he was getting threats and that was why he got one and he did not know if he was working with LE but they just said they saw her on a video outside the Harbor hotel is that where he was??and it did not show her in any distress at that time...so they do have her on video there..

[juliekan]

After she was missing! Weird right?! If I had gone on vacation with someone I would never go home without them! Now Jenn and Alana talk about how badly they want Brittanee home and how said they are, which is strange because if they were so concerned why didn't they stay down there to help look!

And the girls changed hotels....was that before LE was informed she was missing or after??

[CJSMOMMY]

Again.....this is not the mom's fault IMO. There are many cases where the parents are negligent and criticism is warranted. If you think that "good parenting skills won't change that she is missing" then why are you discussing that related to this case :confused:.

It's not entirely her fault.Do I think she could have done something differently ? Yes . That's MOO and I think I'm entitled to it.And the reason Im still discussing it ,is because I'm still being asked about it.

[CJSMOMMY]

And the girls changed hotels....was that before LE was informed she was missing or after??

I wondered this too.To me this seems fishy if it was before.

[doctor_J]

Have parents or anyone spoken about how much money she had. It takes money to party in MB or anywhere else. Was she bumming the ride, room fee, drinks, and all her food? Did she have a parental credit card? Hard to run away with no $$ and no clothes.

Also how did Peter B. get singled out. The reports say she visited a room with 4 men. He must have walked out with her or something to make him the POI.

Would like to see photos on FB that Jen O. posted. Anyway to do that if I'm not a "friend". Hard to believe they were happy and carefree after "losing" one of their friend.

[BeetlebrowII]

Mike Brooks just said he was getting threats and that was why he got one and he did not know if he was working with LE but they just said they saw her on a video outside the Harbor hotel is that where he was??and it did not show her in any distress at that time...so they do have her on video there..

Thank you for the info.......was she coming or going?

[aproudmom]

After she was missing! Weird right?! If I had gone on vacation with someone I would never go home without them! Now Jenn and Alana talk about how badly they want Brittanee home and how said they are, which is strange because if they were so concerned why didn't they stay down there to help look!

the one girl said Monday right? and she was last seen Saturday? so I am curious if she ever made it back to their hotel if HLN MB is correct they see her leaving the other hotel alone...he also said her dad said she was a uncontrollable teen..O my hope they don't just stop looking for her since we heard she had been depressed over the divorce and now she was uncontrollable:confused:

[juliekan]

Mike Brooks just said he was getting threats and that was why he got one and he did not know if he was working with LE but they just said they saw her on a video outside the Harbor hotel is that where he was??and it did not show her in any distress at that time...so they do have her on video there..

girls were at Bar Harbor, boys at Bluewater Resort


http://www.democratandchronicle.com/article/20090429/NEWS01/904290342?GID=AescTDlHbkd/etdNvwK04w3Q/

[CJSMOMMY]

Is this on NG now? I don't get to see a television till 7 p.m. central time.

[aproudmom]

Thank you for the info.......was she coming or going?

he said leaving..I was typing and listening at the same time..so if she left that hotel he said the time it was 8:10 I think do not hold me on it..did the one girl say she got a text at 8:45 saying she was on her way back..so what happened after 8:45 if all those times are correct

[juliekan]

Mike Brooks just said he was getting threats and that was why he got one and he did not know if he was working with LE but they just said they saw her on a video outside the Harbor hotel is that where he was??and it did not show her in any distress at that time...so they do have her on video there..

The "getting threats" surprises me. I have seen a lot more support for him on this site and comments after articles than any negative things.:confused:

[aproudmom]

So it sounds as if he really did not know her until Saturday or am I reading it wrong.?

http://www.whec.com/news/stories/S904034.shtml?cat=566

Brozowitz was in Myrtle Beach this past weekend with his friends Phillip Watson, Matthew Abrams and Keith Cummings, all from Rochester. Drexel, 17, a junior at Gates-Chili High School, was in Myrtle Beach without her mother’s permission.

According to Brozowitz’s attorney, John Parrinello, Brozowitz met Drexel at a party last Saturday and was later at his hotel room with his friends. Parrinello says Drexel left his client’s room to return to her girlfriends’ hotel but hasn’t been heard from since
As for Brozowitz, Parrinello says he is fully cooperating with police in Myrtle Beach and with the Monroe County Sheriff's Office, which is now helping on this case. He says Brozowitz is worried about Brittanee and hired an attorney because he has been inundated with calls from the media.

[juliekan]

Jenn said no one knew that Brit was told she could not go. So who was the man pretending to be the father? If no one knew she was not supposed to go why did they call Brit's boyfriend and not her parents?

When you think of it; it equally strange that they took off. In fact being as Brittanee came with them and Peter only met her by chance, their quick exit is more puzzling

Just bumping this since it is the most interesting point made today.

Get ALL these kids with their parents down for questioning.

(wonder how many would "lawyer up"?)

[aproudmom]

The "getting threats" surprises me. I have seen a lot more support for him on this site and comments after articles than any negative things.:confused:

IDK I just heard it on HLN and in the media link from his lawyers statement..

[aproudmom]

Just bumping this since it is the most interesting point made today.

Get ALL these kids with their parents down for questioning.

(wonder how many would "lawyer up"?)

they are surely bringing them in aren't they?

[juliekan]

they are surely bringing them in aren't they?

you would think, but I'm hoping they will report this so I can quit obsessing on this point

[aproudmom]

Is this on NG now? I don't get to see a television till 7 p.m. central time.

no not here until 8/11/1/and 3am here they repeat it
right now it is 6:19 here but JVM usually covers the same stuff she is on at 7

[Alwill978]

From the newest link from WHEC Brittanee's father talks about the boys being irresponsible for not walking her or offering a ride. Who knows if she told them exactly where she was going, or if they even knew how far that hotel was.

Another thing, the article states that Peter did not know Brittanee before Myrtle. This can easily be true, I have never seen Brittanee and Peter together around Rochester, so it is very possible that they did only meet once they were down there. I'm pretty sure Peter knew Jenn and Alana(the girls Brittanee went down with), plus they have mutual friends and many kids from Rochester were down there. So who knows, they could have seen eachother down there at a party or bar which would explain how Peter and Brittanee met and they could have exchanged numbers, there are many different ways this could have played out.

Another possible thing is that maybe Peter and Brittanee had talked on MySpace previously, exchanged numbers, or names of hotels, and met for the first time down there.

I think if someone was able to get onto her facebook or myspace that would tell a lot.

Obviously Peter is being advised by his lawyer to not talk about it, just like every lawyer advises their client to do. So right now of course things seem sketchy because he's not out there telling the public every little detail because right now it stays between the lawyers and LE.

BD's mom said on The Early show ....she had heard Peter's name several times and BD knew him for prob a year....she said she thought she may have met him once?

[doctor_J]

OK, I think HLN got the hotel wrong. This article says the video is from the Blue Waters, she's leaving alone, which looks good for Peter.

http://rochesterhomepage.net/content/fulltext/?cid=87961

[FindtheLost]

Ok so here is the timeline from different sources

8:10 left the Bar Harbor - seen on video reported by WMBF
8:25 - about the time she would get to boys hotel
8:35 - boys said she stayed about 10 minutes
8:45 - isn't this the time the girls said she called and said she was returning the shorts???
___Would return to Bar Harbor around 8:50 if all this is correct

Also, it was reported that her mom deposited money into her account and it hasn't been used.

I am also wondering if maybe the girls were giving her a hard time so she went to hang out with the guys since she probably felt like she knew them even if only for the brief time since they were from the same area. Then if the girl wanted her shorts she left to take the shorts back. I'm sure that if they saw her leaving Bar Harbor at 8:10 they would have seen her return so I'm wondering if she disappeared somewhere around the midpoint between the hotels. (Just thinking with my fingers here)

[Alwill978]

I need clarification on something,so the other girls didn't come home until after the fact she was missing or was it before?

The girls went home Monday according to reports I have read??

[aproudmom]

you would think, but I'm hoping they will report this so I can quit obsessing on this point

I am seeing some bad comments on some sites..

Webster man questioned in case of missing Chili teen
and I kinda have to agree with the women that knows him he is being pointed out why not all the boys or the girls seems they are only putting him out there but all those boys were in that room...not taking up for anyone but they need to not point a finger at one and not all until they get all the facts...

[desmom]

Except the time of them(the group of guys) leaving and the time they (the girls) decided to worry about B sure coincide.

http://www.democratandchronicle.com/article/20090429/NEWS01/904290342?GID=AescTDlHbkd/etdNvwK04w3Q/

Later, around 2 or 2:30 a.m. Sunday after she didn't return phone calls or text messages, her friends grew concerned, said Jenn Oberer, 20, of Chili, who traveled to South Carolina with Drexel last week.

So who were they calling, while looking for her? The people she had last been visiting with?

Didn't she text she was on her way around 8:45 p.m.? What time do the bars close?

Maybe they were not worried about her until after the bars closed. From some of the comments I have read on the S.C. news sites, this area is extremely busy this time of year. Maybe they thought she stopped to party somewhere along the way. jmo

[aproudmom]

The girls went home Monday according to reports I have read??

ummm I was just reading comments on link and all I have to say is I have no clue if this is him or not but it was on a comment and I can not put it on here..what does he do anyone know..

[juliekan]

ummm I was just reading comments on link and all I have to say is I have no clue if this is him or not but it was on a comment and I can not put it on here..what does he do anyone know..

he does promotions at clubs

[aproudmom]

Didn't she text she was on her way around 8:45 p.m.? What time do the bars close?

Maybe they were not worried about her until after the bars closed. From some of the comments I have read on the S.C. news sites, this area is extremely busy this time of year. Maybe they thought she stopped to party somewhere along the way. jmo


Last text 8:45 telling her she was on her way back she did not worry until 2 or 2:30am she got a text over 5hrs I think I would be a little concerned..alot concerned IMO and what about the shorts did she not tell them that was why she had to go back..

[doctor_J]

he does promotions at clubs

He's also some kind of internet spammer. Type his name in a google search. That's where a lot of the hostile comments come from, his internet "work".

ETA--Best I could tell he sells e-mail addresses in get rich guick internet schemes.

[Maelstrom5]

you would think, but I'm hoping they will report this so I can quit obsessing on this point

Just to get your goat, :wink: remember the first days of the Brianna Denison case. Everyone was questioning KT's and Jessica's statements and actions. The boyfriend, the guy driving the SUV that gave Jessica a ride home were put in the internets cross hairs. You know how it turned out but for those who are new; Brianna was taken by a stranger, none of the people who seemed to be hiding something in fact were. The man who raped and killed Bri was a serial rapist turned murderer, he had never met her before the night he killed her.

[Alwill978]

http://www.whec.com/news/stories/S904034.shtml?cat=566

Havent seen this posted yet...sorry if it has. Photo of PB...

[happy2bme]

Just to get your goat, :wink: remember the first days of the Brianna Denison case. Everyone was questioning KT's and Jessica's statements and actions. The boyfriend, the guy driving the SUV that gave Jessica a ride home were put in the internets cross hairs. You know how it turned out but for those who are new; Brianna was taken by a stranger, none of the people who seemed to be hiding something in fact were. The man who raped and killed Bri was a serial rapist turned murderer, he had never met her before the night he killed her.


I remember all of that. Thank the Lord they found him before he hurt another.
I pray this child is found safe and unharmed.

[CJSMOMMY]

http://www.whec.com/news/stories/S904034.shtml?cat=566

Havent seen this posted yet...sorry if it has. Photo of PB...

That's Peter??? *zipping mouth*

[playnice]

The first few days of an investigation there is so much misinformation coming out its hard to know what to believe. Im confused right now about her cell phone. Is it dead or not? depends on what media report you hear.

[juliekan]

Just to get your goat, :wink: remember the first days of the Brianna Denison case. Everyone was questioning KT's and Jessica's statements and actions. The boyfriend, the guy driving the SUV that gave Jessica a ride home were put in the internets cross hairs. You know how it turned out but for those who are new; Brianna was taken by a stranger, none of the people who seemed to be hiding something in fact were. The man who raped and killed Bri was a serial rapist turned murderer, he had never met her before the night he killed her.

aaarrrrrgggggg...I know, I'm just grasping at straws...

[desmom]

Last text 8:45 telling her she was on her way back she did not worry until 2 or 2:30am she got a text over 5hrs I think I would be a little concerned..alot concerned IMO and what about the shorts did she not tell them that was why she had to go back..

Thanks.

Re the shorts: Many, many moons ago, I had a roommate that had a horrible habit of borrowing my clothes without asking. More than once I called her at work and asked where an article of clothing was...grrrrrr. I assuming the owner of the shorts probably did the same thing.

Their lack of concern until the wee hours of the morning does not raise any red flags for me. It is my understanding these were not best friends who hang out together. They just shared the ride to Spring Break to party. They are not there to mother/babysit each other. I am actually surprised they even noticed at that hour she was missing.

jmo

[playnice]

The kids with Natalee holloway didnt miss her until the next morning.

[aproudmom]

he does promotions at clubs

so he never had to get back to school as it was reported yesterday..
kinda think he is being the one getting a lot of finger pointing

I see some comments that are not to nice..someone said there were no bad comments..
http://www.topix.com/forum/source/whec-rochester/T38DVS34TS0KNDS4P
this has 4 pages

[juliekan]

so he never had to get back to school as it was reported yesterday..
kinda think he is being the one getting a lot of finger pointing

I see some comments that are not to nice..someone said there were no bad comments..
http://www.topix.com/forum/source/whec-rochester/T38DVS34TS0KNDS4P
this has 4 pages

It wasn't his car they were in, one of the other guys, so maybe they had to get back for school?

[aproudmom]

The kids with Natalee holloway didnt miss her until the next morning.

true but playnice the thing that bothers me is if someone wanted their shorts back she sent a text saying she was on her way back at 8:45 I guess they did not care to much about the shorts or it is untrue...I heard Mike Brooks say she was seen leaving the boys hotel around 8 or 8:10 something like that..

[aproudmom]

It wasn't his car they were in, one of the other guys, so maybe they had to get back for school?

yeah so why is be being pointed out and not all of them..

[juliekan]

yeah so why is be being pointed out and not all of them..

sounds like he was doing all the talking...in the first video of the mom, she said she got 2 different stories, then 3 different stories (don't know if that is 3 total or 5 total).

[Alwill978]

Does anyone know WHO called the Boyfriend John Greico or the mother to say BD was missing? And what time that call was made?

Please provide link to info.

[aproudmom]

Thanks.

Re the shorts: Many, many moons ago, I had a roommate that had a horrible habit of borrowing my clothes without asking. More than once I called her at work and asked where an article of clothing was...grrrrrr. I assuming the owner of the shorts probably did the same thing.

Their lack of concern until the wee hours of the morning does not raise any red flags for me. It is my understanding these were not best friends who hang out together. They just shared the ride to Spring Break to party. They are not there to mother/babysit each other. I am actually surprised they even noticed at that hour she was missing.

jmo

my sister used to get so mad at me for taking her clothes..I did not mean they was buddies and had to babysit each other..she stated why the one girl said it in her media link..I think not one should be pointed out all need to be brought it and find out they did nothing so LE can focus on finding her..that is all I want..

[playnice]

true but playnice the thing that bothers me is if someone wanted their shorts back she sent a text saying she was on her way back at 8:45 I guess they did not care to much about the shorts or it is untrue...I heard Mike Brooks say she was seen leaving the boys hotel around 8 or 8:10 something like that..

Its probably a predators heaven in those places. If she was ok when she left there anything could have happened to her.

[aproudmom]

sounds like he was doing all the talking...in the first video of the mom, she said she got 2 different stories, then 3 different stories (don't know if that is 3 total or 5 total).

lol you just read my mind I just remembered that..

[desmom]

my sister used to get so mad at me for taking her clothes..I did not mean they was buddies and had to babysit each other..she stated why the one girl said it in her media link..I think not one should be pointed out all need to be brought it and find out they did nothing so LE can focus on finding her..that is all I want..

I agree all of the girls she traveled with and all the boys in the other group need to be questioned. I also think LE needs to go over her computer and her phone records.

I still have this itch in my brain (maybe because of this morning's possible sighting) that this may have been planned. I think there is a lot we don't know i.e.

Where did she get the $$$ to go on vacation? Did she have a job? What is the maximum $$$ about she could possibly have?

Could she have bought a Gophone?

Were there any other kids from her hometown at Spring Break?

Has LE talked to her best friends at home?

Does she know anyone in the area? A former classmate, someone going to college in the area, someone she met on the internet, a relative?

jmo

[juliekan]

Its probably a predators heaven in those places. If she was ok when she left there anything could have happened to her.

A person commenting on an article brought up the fact (?) that recently 2 girls, 12 and another that was 14 had been attacked in the stairwells of hotels there (2 different girls). Police reports filed. And they also said the same thing....predator heaven.

[Alwill978]

Thanks.

Re the shorts: Many, many moons ago, I had a roommate that had a horrible habit of borrowing my clothes without asking. More than once I called her at work and asked where an article of clothing was...grrrrrr. I assuming the owner of the shorts probably did the same thing.

Their lack of concern until the wee hours of the morning does not raise any red flags for me. It is my understanding these were not best friends who hang out together. They just shared the ride to Spring Break to party. They are not there to mother/babysit each other. I am actually surprised they even noticed at that hour she was missing.

jmo

I think the red flag...is the 55 photos JO added to facebook ...mrytle beach 09 bit%&*%....that show BD in a LOT of those photos..so they mush have hung out SOME. Plus, how far is the drive from NY to SC...17 hours? I thin that is a good amount of time to learn about someone.

[aproudmom]

So this is who he works for?


Ronnie Davis' nightclubs. 18 up nights
"What we have found is that people's attitudes and the way they act directly affect the way they dress," Davis says. "We're looking to attract the people from Pittsford, Webster, Fairport. You know, the suburbs. And ... what we've found is that the people they want to look at are not the people with do-rags, people with baggy pants (and) people with their hats turned sideways."

http://www.lawyersandsettlements.com/settlements/11986/ny-nightclub-owner-red-bull-switch.html

[FrankieBones1]

so he never had to get back to school as it was reported yesterday..
kinda think he is being the one getting a lot of finger pointing

I see some comments that are not to nice..someone said there were no bad comments..
http://www.topix.com/forum/source/whec-rochester/T38DVS34TS0KNDS4P
this has 4 pages

So many comments about his new criminal defense lawyer. Wonder how many of those commenters actually know Peter. This is what I gather from the four pages of comments...
Either Peter is another Joran or just has a lousy reputation around town or there's a bunch of kids with nothing better to do than tear Peter down on that site.

[aproudmom]

I think the red flag...is the 55 photos JO added to facebook ...mrytle beach 09 bit%&*%....that show BD in a LOT of those photos..so they mush have hung out SOME. Plus, how far is the drive from NY to SC...17 hours? I thin that is a good amount of time to learn about someone.

I have not seen them but heard there was alot..

[n/t]

sounds like he was doing all the talking...in the first video of the mom, she said she got 2 different stories, then 3 different stories (don't know if that is 3 total or 5 total).

Maybe he was the only one willing to help. Where were the others? Why haven't they been questioned?

The girlfriend's facebook blew me away. She posted pictures of Brittanee but didn't bother adding her name?? If that is not suspicious, I don't know what is.

I think he did the right thing to lawyer up if he was being harrassed. I would too.

Hopefully, Britannee is still safe somewhere. I think she is.

[n/t]

I think the red flag...is the 55 photos JO added to facebook ...mrytle beach 09 bit%&*%....that show BD in a LOT of those photos..so they mush have hung out SOME. Plus, how far is the drive from NY to SC...17 hours? I thin that is a good amount of time to learn about someone.

I agree. That is a huge RED FLAG.

[n/t]

There only seem to be two sets of pictures - the set on the beach in the pink bikini, and the set in the evening where BD has the white shirt with pink bra. All those pics seem to be taken on only two occasions - as if possibly she really wasn't there all that much. I don't know.

Rachel, I think the point is why did she add names to the people in the photos but not Brittanee's? What's up with that? I could understand if she added no names at all but it's as if she intentionally left Brittanee's name out. Why?

[aproudmom]

So many comments about his new criminal defense lawyer. Wonder how many of those commenters actually know Peter. This is what I gather from the four pages of comments...
Either Peter is another Joran or just has a lousy reputation around town or there's a bunch of kids with nothing better to do than tear Peter down on that site.

they were not all about his lawyer also who he works for and what is on some site or was on the site and that he did know her..it is all rumor to me until LE says he did a darn thing he is not guilty of anything

I only said it cause they said he got a lawyer over threats and someone said he was not getting any threats..I don't care if he hires 20 lawyers

[juliekan]

I could be wrong, but I in order to tag someone in a FB photo, I think you have to be friends with them on FB. It's possible they are not, which is why she (Brittanee) is not tagged. JMO

n/t I'm reposting this from this discussion earlier today about the pics on FB

(they must not have been "friends")

[aproudmom]

Maybe he was the only one willing to help. Where were the others? Why haven't they been questioned?

The girlfriend's facebook blew me away. She posted pictures of Brittanee but didn't bother adding her name?? If that is not suspicious, I don't know what is.

I think he did the right thing to lawyer up if he was being harrassed. I would too.

Hopefully, Britannee is still safe somewhere. I think she is.

:thumbup:that is what I want to know where are all these other kids..he seems to be the only one talked about..he may have changed storys but does not mean they should not put each one of them on a link saying POI how do we know he was the last to see her? if I had not heard they seen her coming out alone I may worry alittle more not that it has been confirmed but they should not only out this guy we dont even know what he told them,..

[Ice Cycle]

I agree all of the girls she traveled with and all the boys in the other group need to be questioned. I also think LE needs to go over her computer and her phone records.

I still have this itch in my brain (maybe because of this morning's possible sighting) that this may have been planned. I think there is a lot we don't know i.e.

Where did she get the $$$ to go on vacation? Did she have a job? What is the maximum $$$ about she could possibly have?

Could she have bought a Gophone?

Were there any other kids from her hometown at Spring Break?


Has LE talked to her best friends at home?

Does she know anyone in the area? A former classmate, someone going to college in the area, someone she met on the internet, a relative?

jmo

I have been trying to read up on this case today as only new what I had heard on NG. But from what I have read I agree their is something not right.
First of all the whole shorts story seems kind of fishy. Why would this girl need these shorts at 8:00 that night? Were they going back out and if so did they? Wasn't she suppose to stay in the hotel with the other girls that night, so couldn't she have brought them back later? I wonder if the girls validate his story that they wanted her to bring them back then. Maybe she was using it as a excuse to leave their room for some reason.
Also from what I read these were not her usually friends and I do think it is odd that she would lie to her Mom to go on vacation with people she didn't know, especially since she had other friends. I haven't read all of it but did she know the Peter guy before the trip?

[desmom]

I am reading people's comments at WHEC-TV and post #41 on page says B has ran away before. http://www.topix.net/forum/source/whec-rochester/TSQAUTR343VM349L1/p2

Anyone know if this is true?

[Alwill978]

There only seem to be two sets of pictures - the set on the beach in the pink bikini, and the set in the evening where BD has the white shirt with pink bra. All those pics seem to be taken on only two occasions - as if possibly she really wasn't there all that much. I don't know.

Did you see all 3 pages?

[KittyMom]

Who is Phil Oberer, how is he related to Jenn, and does he live in MB or Chili?

[aproudmom]

n/t I'm reposting this from this discussion earlier today about the pics on FB

(they must not have been "friends")

does anyone see her on this girls face book..I have one but can not remember all my login and pass..but it should have BD on there as her friend you would think they would be on each others well guess they did not know each other to well..but when u upload them you can add a title to them..I know that for sure..just like on myspace..so if she did not put her name she will just have to answer everyone's comments on who's is that girl...lol..

[Maelstrom5]

OK, I think HLN got the hotel wrong. This article says the video is from the Blue Waters, she's leaving alone, which looks good for Peter.

http://rochesterhomepage.net/content/fulltext/?cid=87961

ITA; it mean that she was alive when she left the hotel and no one was with her. The cell phone only proves it was active someplace else but does not tell us if it was still in BD's possession.

[KittyMom]

After catching up on the pages, I've read that PB hired an atty because he was:

1. getting threats
2. getting calls from media

So, which is it?

[aproudmom]

Who is Phil Oberer, how is he related to Jenn, and does he live in MB or Chili?

not sure were did the 2 locals go? lol..

[aproudmom]

Nancy G is on..:cursing:
you do not even want to see what a mom did to her baby...not sure if she is carrying BD

[KittyMom]

http://www.wivb.com/dpp/news/student_vanishes_on_spring_break_090429

Police have now identified Peter Brozowitz, the last known person with her, as a person of interest.

Dawn Drexel said, "I've heard his name. I believe I've met him maybe once."



Blows a hole in PB's story that he just met BD on Saturday.

[Alwill978]

I saw 55 images. Are there more?

Yes, 55...do you still have the link? I wanted to go back and look...maybe it was only 2 outfits...? so 2 occassions?

[n/t]

n/t I'm reposting this from this discussion earlier today about the pics on FB

(they must not have been "friends")

Thanks. I have a facebook account and when I post pictures, I have the option to add the names or not. I'll have to look again but I don't believe these were "tagged" photos.

[aproudmom]

After catching up on the pages, I've read that PB hired an atty because he was:

1. getting threats
2. getting calls from media

So, which is it?

He really needed one IMO..but I heard both,....

NG IS HAVING HER the video will be seen but grainy

[n/t]

After catching up on the pages, I've read that PB hired an atty because he was:

1. getting threats
2. getting calls from media

So, which is it?

Both is what they said on HLN.

[KittyMom]

He really needed one IMO..but I heard both,....

NG IS HAVING HER the video will be seen but grainy

The problem I have is that he hired an atty BEFORE speaking with LE. Does not make a good impression.

[desmom]

Brittanee Leaving Hotel on Video
http://www.13wham.com/news/local/story/New-Pix-Brittanee-Leaving-Hotel-on-Video/ACaYPrUUkESkzWYHKdm-6Q.cspx

video link at the top of the article.

[n/t]

What page is the facebook link? :unsure:

[KittyMom]

http://www.wivb.com/dpp/news/student_vanishes_on_spring_break_090429



Blows a hole in PB's story that he just met BD on Saturday.

Quoting myself.

[FrankieBones1]

The problem I have is that he hired an atty BEFORE speaking with LE. Does not make a good impression.

Especially a criminal defense attorney.

[desmom]

http://www.wivb.com/dpp/news/student_vanishes_on_spring_break_090429



Blows a hole in PB's story that he just met BD on Saturday.

From your link: Brittanee's father Chad Drexel said, "She just had emotional issues; very, very stressful emotional issues. She needed a break from all the drama that was going on here."

Just had? How recent?

[aproudmom]

http://www.wivb.com/dpp/news/student_vanishes_on_spring_break_090429



Blows a hole in PB's story that he just met BD on Saturday.

I am only saying I read that also but it was locals on a media link..that he promotes also for 17 and over clubs and had met her before..not sure if it is true or not.. so until LE says it who knows..

[cantstandnuts]

I am sick of everyone (including the idiot on NG) dissin' this mom. If you watch the video, she explains the whole thing. She wouldn't let B go to spring break, but when she asked to go to a friends house after they argued, she agreed. I would have thrown my daughter the same bone (option). She also talked to her everyday, and even asked to speak to the father of the girl she was staying with. She did.....but it turns out they just put a boy they were hanging out with on the phone who acted like he was the father. They got over their argument and mom was calling and discussing things like the sports cleats B needed. Quit acting like she just went "Oh well, I told her no but she went anyway." That is not what the video and all the articles stated.


I agree and teens are tricky. You want to believe and trust them and give them space they crave, but they do what they want; brains not developed fully and all, they don't understand the dangers out there. But, smart as they are, they find a way to do a lot of things that we wouldn't allow...luckily, most of us don't have to suffer the way this mom is right now and our kids, by the grace of god stay safe into adulthood.

It's par for the course when these things happen to blame the parents. It happens every single time on this forum and though many deserve the wrath, there are plenty who don't.

It was good of you to point out that this is a mother who probably does the best she can and is a victim, too, of what appears to be foul play. We should blame the predator, not the victims. IMO.

[n/t]

Brittanee Leaving Hotel on Video
http://www.13wham.com/news/local/story/New-Pix-Brittanee-Leaving-Hotel-on-Video/ACaYPrUUkESkzWYHKdm-6Q.cspx

video link at the top of the article.

Did they show her leaving? The video only shows the news clip but they didn't show the hotel video. Is it posted somewhere else on that site? TIA

[Alwill978]

See video...
http://www.13wham.com/mediacenter/local.aspx?videoid=206322@video.wokr13.com&navCatId=5

Intersting..

[KittyMom]

I am only saying I read that also but it was locals on a media link..that he promotes also for 17 and over clubs and had met her before..not sure if it is true or not.. so until LE says it who knows..

So you think that Brittanee's mother is lying?

[n/t]

From your link: Brittanee's father Chad Drexel said, "She just had emotional issues; very, very stressful emotional issues. She needed a break from all the drama that was going on here."

Just had? How recent?

Her father has me puzzled. I don't know what to make of him YET but my hinky meter is right up there.

[FrankieBones1]

I agree and teens are tricky. You want to believe and trust them and give them space they crave, but they do what they want; brains not developed fully and all, they don't understand the dangers out there. But, smart as they are, they find a way to do a lot of things that we wouldn't allow...luckily, most of us don't have to suffer the way this mom is right now and our kids, by the grace of god stay safe into adulthood. ((snipped a bit)).Good post. Teens can be very imaginative when it comes to tricking their parents. I was just as bad at sixteen! My poor, poor mother.

Britt looks like she cannot wait to grow up.

[KittyMom]

From your link: Brittanee's father Chad Drexel said, "She just had emotional issues; very, very stressful emotional issues. She needed a break from all the drama that was going on here."

Just had? How recent?

Parents are going thru a divorce and home is in foreclosure. Big things for a 17 yr old.

[desmom]

Did they show her leaving? The video only shows the news clip but they didn't show the hotel video. Is it posted somewhere else on that site? TIA

I didn't see it N/T. :shrug:

[KittyMom]

I didn't see it N/T. :shrug:

I couldn't find it either. I thought maybe I was looking in the wrong place. :confused:

[cantstandnuts]

I have a question about all these kids with fake ID's, underage drinking and bars.....where are the parents of these kids. When they come home at night, don't the parents see them and engage them in conversation...I mean you can pretty much tell when a kid has been drinking. I raised 3 boys (one is still a teenager) and whenever they went out at night I always made sure to chat with them when they came home to look for signs of drinking or drugs. Perhaps kids would be better served if parents would take their "blinders" off.....just my opinion

I had a very strict, I mean very strict mother and she would question me after I was out like you did with your kids. I got by her quite a few times with the questions, even when I had had too much to drink. It's possible to do. I'm living proof. (sometimes I marvel that I'm living, in fact, after some of the stuff I pulled!)

[cantstandnuts]

Good post. Teens can be very imaginative when it comes to tricking their parents. I was just as bad at sixteen! My poor, poor mother.

Britt looks like she cannot wait to grow up.


Oh, I was awful! I'm surprised, sometimes, that I lived to tell about it.

And with all that was going on in Britt's life, I'm really not surprised that something like this happened. She had a lot on her plate and she was obviously trying to grow up quick, ITA with you, FB.

[KittyMom]

See video...
http://www.13wham.com/mediacenter/local.aspx?videoid=206322@video.wokr13.com&navCatId=5

Intersting..

This is the same video as above.

One thing of interest...reporter says PB is a person of interest because he was the one that LE didn't get to interview. Sounds like the other guys in the room had no problem talking with LE.

[KittyMom]

The story from the young people is that BD was heading back to the hotel to return a pair of shorts she'd borrowed without permission, right?

This is the description of the kid on the bus that is supposed to be BD.
Witnesses said the girl was wearing light blue jeans, Crocs, a pink hoodie with Myrtle Beach on the left front area, and a dark blue shirt underneath. They said she had brown hair with blonde highlights and looked "clean and showered."



Where did the jeans come from?

[juliekan]

the girls switched hotels shortly after brittanee was missing

did anyone ever figure out why they switched hotels? Was it a reservation thing or did LE want them out of the room or, or...???

I just wonder if she went back to the room and everyone was gone...

[Alwill978]

Good night all.....see everyone tomorrow. Hopefully they will find Brittanee...safe.

[desmom]

Parents are going thru a divorce and home is in foreclosure. Big things for a 17 yr old.

I was 17 when my parents divorced. I spent most of my senior year of high school sleeping on the couch at my best friend's house. I went days without seeing or speaking to my parents. I don't think they even noticed I was missing. They were too wrapped up in their own issues.

This could very well be the same situation at the Drexel house. IIRC, there are 2 other children..younger I think. B may have felt lost in the shuffle. jmo

[CJSMOMMY]

Nancy G is on..:cursing:
you do not even want to see what a mom did to her baby...not sure if she is carrying BD


Thanks for the warning (I can prepare myself to be mad).I hate when anyone hurts their baby or child. As a foster mother and adoptive mother ,I can not understand how anyone could take the blessing of a child for granted.

I'm not sure when I'll be ale to sit down and watch NG uninterrupted,thank goodness for dvr,lol.

[juliekan]

This is the same video as above.

One thing of interest...reporter says PB is a person of interest because he was the one that LE didn't get to interview. Sounds like the other guys in the room had no problem talking with LE.

Interviewed by conference call!!! oh my....

[desmom]

Her father has me puzzled. I don't know what to make of him YET but my hinky meter is right up there.

I ran across this while googling his name.

Missing Chili Teen: Dad Speaks Out
http://rochesterhomepage.net/content/fulltext/?cid=87782

[CJSMOMMY]

I was 17 when my parents divorced. I spent most of my senior year of high school sleeping on the couch at my best friend's house. I went days without seeing or speaking to my parents. I don't think they even noticed I was missing. They were too wrapped up in their own issues.

This could very well be the same situation at the Drexel house. IIRC, there are 2 other children..younger I think. B may have felt lost in the shuffle. jmo

ITA and on the bold part,I am sorry and your parents were lucky.

[KittyMom]

did anyone ever figure out why they switched hotels? Was it a reservation thing or did LE want them out of the room or, or...???

I just wonder if she went back to the room and everyone was gone...

I've yet to see a reason for the move.

[n/t]

I ran across this while googling his name.

Missing Chili Teen: Dad Speaks Out
http://rochesterhomepage.net/content/fulltext/?cid=87782

"she needed a break" ? Why would he say that if he didn't know she was even gone.

Also I noticed it says he adopted her when she was a little girl so he's not the bio dad. Where is Brittanee's bio dad?:confused:

[desmom]

Interviewed by conference call!!! oh my....

He met with Rochester LE and had a conference call with Myrtle BeachLE.

http://www.13wham.com/news/local/story/New-Pix-Brittanee-Leaving-Hotel-on-Video/ACaYPrUUkESkzWYHKdm-6Q.cspx
Late Wednesday afternoon he met with a sheriff's department investigator in the Rochester area, and in a conference call with Myrtle Beach Police, told them what he knows.

[FrankieBones1]

Hi, Pink!

Wonder if you can keep your ear to the ground and find out why his parents chose a criminal defence lawyer instead of just using their regular attorney.

[cantstandnuts]

Hi Mael.....yes I do agree with you on that...
But (and I dont know how old you are) its a different world then when I grew up. I see more and more that kids just feel priveledged(sp?) and entitled to behave any way they want and there are no consequences. I mean this girl went to MB knowing her mom said NO, but obviously didn't worry about what would happen for doing that...its not like she asked to go to the movie and her mom said no, it was to go far from home to MB. Alot of kids behave badly these days and I think to some extent its the fault of the parents....I see alot of parents so wrapped up in their own lives that they give the kids free reign. Look we all know that kids make poor choices, just like we did when we were young, but parents have to be involved and provide guidance and and expectation for their kids behavior. Again, its just my opinion

I was a teen in the late 70s. I behaved badly. Thankfully, I lived to tell about it.

[KittyMom]

I've looked all over the net and can't find the security video of BD. I don't think its been released yet.

[playnice]

I had someone talking to me and missed what her mom said on NG. did she say how she got money to go?

[desmom]

ITA and on the bold part,I am sorry and your parents were lucky.

Thank you. I was lucky to have my friend and her parents, Kenny & Tilly. He made sure my car was maintained and she made sure I had eaten. They were there for me through all those important moments and decisions that happen your senior year. It was a long, long time ago (hint without telling my age http://i231.photobucket.com/albums/ee4/desmom-2007/th_348_hippie_dude.gif (http://s231.photobucket.com/albums/ee4/desmom-2007/?action=view&current=348_hippie_dude.gif) )

Was there anyone there for Britanee? A teacher? A counselor? A friend's parents?

[Maelstrom5]

Apparently one of the boys that was with the group of girls is claiming that they switched hotels because check out was at 11am and they wanted to stay longer to wait/find Brittanee? Which really doesn't make sense or correlate with any of the times or with the fact that they did end up going home and never waited with Brittanee. Not to mention it also doesn't make sense because how would Brittanee know what hotel they switched to, where it was, or how to get there!

The people Brittanee was with are the sketchy ones and aren't providing any information. At least Peter is speaking and cooperating with the investigators and his lawyer. I think the group BD went down with needs to be placed under evaluation, because nothing is adding up with them.

Some of us agree with you. I went off line yesterday thinking one thing but as today progressed and more news stories came out about the people she went down to MB with; their statements became more "interesting" and their actions more puzzling. Peter's not out of the woods just yet but the surveillance video showing BD leaving the hotel alone goes a long way to verify his initial statements.

[aproudmom]

From your link: Brittanee's father Chad Drexel said, "She just had emotional issues; very, very stressful emotional issues. She needed a break from all the drama that was going on here."

Just had? How recent?

I think over the divorce is what both him and her mother have said

[aproudmom]

I'll do my best but I'm going to assume..high profile case=high profile lawyer. If something like this happened to me my parents would want the best and would not hesitate to hire the best. Not to mention Peter and his family have the income to do so, so why not take advantage of that. Also it's possible the lawyer was recommended by a family friend or just done on instinct with the seriousness of the case.

hi pink
do you know much about this 20yr old girl..seems he is the only one being called a POI why not anyone else..there was other people there and she failed to call anyone..not saying she did anything just a gut feeling..and I am glad to see he got a lawyer it is his right to do that..no one has been arrested...BTW sorry for being a pain in the U know what earlier..I had to walk away to many kids going missing..welcome and appreciate your input.

[aproudmom]

Chad Drexel reminds me of Natalee's stepdad. He's not making any friends or inspiring anyone to help him, in my opinion. A bit self-important. I mean really, why does he expect those kids to call him and offer HIM their help? How would they even know how to get in touch with him? They don't even know him. I think he should very humbly ask them if they have any clues at all - any - about where his runaway daughter has ended up. It's becoming more and more obvious they don't know what happened to her anymore than her parents knew she was 1000 miles away for 4 days.


So the next obvious scenario comes to mind. While she was en route to her hotel, about 8 p.m. and should have been expected to arrive there sometime around 8:15, and was still texting at 9:15 hanging out SOMEWHERE, who knows where, did she meet with foul play from a complete stranger?

my bolding
I said that earlier I still remember being on the beach at Daytona and there was some real sickos hollering at me and my sister..so I am not ruling that out..she is a pretty girl..we just don't know..so who was the last text to? do you know

[StickyBeak]

Was there anyone there for Britanee? A teacher? A counselor? A friend's parents?
Snipped for space.
Desmon, I am starting to think perhaps with the divorce, loss of home, etc. Brinanee may have had a big weight put on her shoulders especially in regard to the caring of the younger children still living with her and Mom. I had a similar experience as you, but had no one to help. My brother and sis were 8 and 10 when my parents were divorcing and batteling to the max. I was left to cook and do childcare while they attempted to reconstruct their lives, ex: seperate living arrangements requiring extra working hours. So I had school and housekeeping, childcare at 17 as well. Well I did run away from it all, almost like Brittanee, thought I could just start a life somewhere, get a job. I had to come back, could not leave my brother and Sis mainly.
Today atleast there are more options for counseling than back in my day.
I pray Brittanee is safe. This girl who she was with that used to live in Myrtle beach perhaps put her in touch with some old friends, I believe they are all being questioned now. I know when I took off my friends would say nothing, tell nothing to my parents. Someone knows something (I pray) JMO

[desmom]

Reader's comments adding up at WHAM-TV, Rochester, NY
http://www.13wham.com/mostpopular/story/Witness-Questioned-in-Brittanee-Drexel-Case/5zvFR4OCL0q6etDkAADcFw.cspx?p=Comments

A post at 6:19 PM states Peter is friends with the son of this lawyer. IMO, this may explain why he hired this lawyer.

Post at 3:16 p.m. - Peter was with 4 friends in MB, S.C., they all saw Britanee leave and she was venting to Peter and friends while they were watching the ballgame. My question: Venting about what?

jmo

[aproudmom]

Some of us agree with you. I went off line yesterday thinking one thing but as today progressed and more news stories came out about the people she went down to MB with; their statements became more "interesting" and their actions more puzzling. Peter's not out of the woods just yet but the surveillance video showing BD leaving the hotel alone goes a long way to verify his initial statements.

yes the video is very important and sure they have them everywhere so even if he followed her he would be on the video I would think..

[desmom]

Snipped for space.
Desmon, I am starting to think perhaps with the divorce, loss of home, etc. Brinanee may have had a big weight put on her shoulders especially in regard to the caring of the younger children still living with her and Mom. I had a similar experience as you, but had no one to help. My brother and sis were 8 and 10 when my parents were divorcing and batteling to the max. I was left to cook and do childcare while they attempted to reconstruct their lives, ex: seperate living arrangements requiring extra working hours. So I had school and housekeeping, childcare at 17 as well. Well I did run away from it all, almost like Brittanee, thought I could just start a life somewhere, get a job. I had to come back, could not leave my brother and Sis mainly.
Today atleast there are more options for counseling than back in my day.
I pray Brittanee is safe. This girl who she was with that used to live in Myrtle beach perhaps put her in touch with some old friends, I believe they are all being questioned now. I know when I took off my friends would say nothing, tell nothing to my parents. Someone knows something (I pray) JMO

skooshing over to share my bench with StickyBeak

I agree. This young woman may have been overwhelmed with the homestead situation + 17 year old hormones + high school demands. That is an awful lot to deal with especially if you feel like you are going it alone. jmo

:rose: Britanee's safe return.

[aproudmom]

Reader's comments adding up at WHAM-TV, Rochester, NY
http://www.13wham.com/mostpopular/story/Witness-Questioned-in-Brittanee-Drexel-Case/5zvFR4OCL0q6etDkAADcFw.cspx?p=Comments

A post at 6:19 PM states Peter is friends with the son of this lawyer. IMO, this may explain why he hired this lawyer.

Post at 3:16 p.m. - Peter was with 4 friends in MB, S.C., they all saw Britanee leave and she was venting to Peter and friends while they were watching the ballgame. My question: Venting about what?

jmo

also read that in a comment des

[aproudmom]

Snipped for space.
Desmon, I am starting to think perhaps with the divorce, loss of home, etc. Brinanee may have had a big weight put on her shoulders especially in regard to the caring of the younger children still living with her and Mom. I had a similar experience as you, but had no one to help. My brother and sis were 8 and 10 when my parents were divorcing and batteling to the max. I was left to cook and do childcare while they attempted to reconstruct their lives, ex: seperate living arrangements requiring extra working hours. So I had school and housekeeping, childcare at 17 as well. Well I did run away from it all, almost like Brittanee, thought I could just start a life somewhere, get a job. I had to come back, could not leave my brother and Sis mainly.
Today atleast there are more options for counseling than back in my day.
I pray Brittanee is safe. This girl who she was with that used to live in Myrtle beach perhaps put her in touch with some old friends, I believe they are all being questioned now. I know when I took off my friends would say nothing, tell nothing to my parents. Someone knows something (I pray) JMO

I pray she is also and from what I got that was why she had been depressed and emotional..just pray she is ok..

[playnice]

yes the video is very important and sure they have them everywhere so even if he followed her he would be on the video I would think..

If he had nothing to do with this I feel for him.
I hope she is with someone. I hope these sightings are her.
But no one hearing from her since she left that hotel really concerns me. There are always sightings when someone goes missing. So many girls from a distance could look like her to a stranger. If those boys arent involved and according to the video they may not be then I fear she may have fell in the hands of a predator.
I hope its as simple as she ran away.

[aproudmom]

I know Jenn(one of the girls she went down w/ & the 20 yr old I'm assuming you are referring to). She does NOT have a good reputation around Rochester. She is boy crazy and NOT a good influence by any means on a 17 year old girl. She is trashy(my opinion I guess, but with good reason). I have personally seen her behavior with guys and WITNESSED her meeting a guy on myspace and then hanging out with him(because he is actually one of my friends) when we were both 17. We are from two different towns but know many of the same people.

Like I said a while ago she was living in Myrtle Beach in around the beginning of April. I'm sure she met guys down there and that's probably who the group met up with when they went down for Spring Break.

If you ask me I bet Jenn or her friends down there know some things. Think about it, maybe Brittanee was talking to a guy down there left to be with him, and the girls thought nothing of it. What if it was someone Jenn knows down there and doesn't want to blow him under. But then again those are BIG what if's. I'm just saying Jenn hangs out with bad people at home in Rochester and I'm sure it wasn't different in Myrtle.

K thanks I was not to happy with her statements but may have read into it way to much...I sure hope they are checking into her also..instead of just one..he did the best thing if I was being called a POI I would get me a lawyer also...does not mean your guilty of anything..for one who took her there..umm not him right?

[desmom]

I thought the last text was to her boyfriend, just chit chat, and then he texted her back the next minute and then her phone was dead. It was in an article today, I think.

I was googling Britanee's name and came across this:
http://www.scnow.com/scp/news/local/grand_strand/article/search_for_missing_ny_teen_continues/46665/

“She sent a text message to one of her friends around 9:15 p.m. and said she was going to see another friend who was staying at another hotel. She never came back,“ Drexel said.

Is the 9:15 text message new? TIA

[aproudmom]

If he had nothing to do with this I feel for him.
I hope she is with someone. I hope these sightings are her.
But no one hearing from her since she left that hotel really concerns me. There are always sightings when someone goes missing. So many girls from a distance could look like her to a stranger. If those boys arent involved and according to the video they may not be then I fear she may have fell in the hands of a predator.
I hope its as simple as she ran away.

ITA I have not ruled him or anyone out but if he did not do anything having your name plastered all over the media links and national TV shows would be very hard especially a young guy..we dont know the changes in his story..

I am really worried what happened after she left to go back to her hotel they know she left there..I am trying to remember who the last txt was to..does anyone know..I know at 8:45 she sent one to this girl..sorry can not remember all these names which was 35 minutes after she left the hotel they say she is seen leaving around 8:10 IIRC..saying she was on her way back she never made it back so the big question what happened I pray she is still ok..and comes home safe..

[aproudmom]

I was googling Britanee's name and came across this:
http://www.scnow.com/scp/news/local/grand_strand/article/search_for_missing_ny_teen_continues/46665/

“She sent a text message to one of her friends around 9:15 p.m. and said she was going to see another friend who was staying at another hotel. She never came back,“ Drexel said.

Is the 9:15 text message new? TIA

OK well not sure unless it had been reported wrong it was the girl who said she sent her a text at 8:45 sure hope they have took all cell phones..so it can be confirmed if she in fact did send those text mess..

[StickyBeak]

I was googling Britanee's name and came across this:
http://www.scnow.com/scp/news/local/grand_strand/article/search_for_missing_ny_teen_continues/46665/

“She sent a text message to one of her friends around 9:15 p.m. and said she was going to see another friend who was staying at another hotel. She never came back,“ Drexel said.

Is the 9:15 text message new? TIA

Does anyone remember a link that said her cell Pinged off a tower in Georgetown? I am assuming SC. If so that would be heading south of Myrtle Beach.

http://maps.yahoo.com/map?q1=us&q2=us&mag=5&ard=1#mvt=m&lat=33.537535&lon=-79.08172&mag=5&zoom=10&q1=myrtle%20beach%2C%20sc&q2=Georgetown%2C%20SC%2C%2029440

I am seriously thinking the other girl, the 20 yr old who recently moved back to NY in April, may have hooked her up with her old buds. Just guessing, possibly a job cleaning. Bus sighting? Just hoping I guess

[playnice]

Does anyone remember a link that said her cell Pinged off a tower in Georgetown? I am assuming SC. If so that would be heading south of Myrtle Beach.

http://maps.yahoo.com/map?q1=us&q2=us&mag=5&ard=1#mvt=m&lat=33.537535&lon=-79.08172&mag=5&zoom=10&q1=myrtle%20beach%2C%20sc&q2=Georgetown%2C%20SC%2C%2029440

I am seriously thinking the other girl, the 20 yr old who recently moved back to NY in April, may have hooked her up with her old buds. Just guessing, possibly a job cleaning. Bus sighting? Just hoping I guess

I hope so.

[FindtheLost]

I just saw what bus B was on. It was a public transportation bus so anyone can get on it as long as you have the $$. From Georgetown to MB is probably just a couple of dollars. So if she was on it she didn't have to be a worker.

[aproudmom]

I thought the last text was to her boyfriend, just chit chat, and then he texted her back the next minute and then her phone was dead. It was in an article today, I think.

o ok did not know what the last time she talked to him..thanks RR

[aproudmom]

I just saw what bus B was on. It was a public transportation bus so anyone can get on it as long as you have the $$. From Georgetown to MB is probably just a couple of dollars. So if she was on it she didn't have to be a worker.

:thumbup:Great that makes me feel much better then about these sightings

[Maelstrom5]

Does anyone remember a link that said her cell Pinged off a tower in Georgetown? I am assuming SC. If so that would be heading south of Myrtle Beach.

http://maps.yahoo.com/map?q1=us&q2=us&mag=5&ard=1#mvt=m&lat=33.537535&lon=-79.08172&mag=5&zoom=10&q1=myrtle%20beach%2C%20sc&q2=Georgetown%2C%20SC%2C%2029440

I am seriously thinking the other girl, the 20 yr old who recently moved back to NY in April, may have hooked her up with her old buds. Just guessing, possibly a job cleaning. Bus sighting? Just hoping I guess

Investigators track missing teen back to Myrtle Beach

Several witnesses reported riding on the bus with her, Myrtle Beach Police Department Capt. David Knipes said.

Investigators also tracked her cell phone as it traveled out of Georgetown, Knipes added.

Witness said she was wearing pink hoodie jacket with MB on front left chest with a blue shirt under it and light colored jeans.

[aproudmom]

I don't think this girl has turned into a housekeeper, if that's what you're thinking. Have you seen her pics?

She is ALL BRITTANEE, ALL THE TIME. 24/7, the BRITTANEE channel. Her own father says she won't walk 5 houses down to see a friend and is annoyed the men she last saw thought she might have to walk 1/2 mile. This girl isn't a housekeeper.

Prayers she is safe, and somehow this experience might rattle her teeth enough to knock some sense into her.

man wish I could see the pics what do you mean all Brittannee channel?

[StickyBeak]

I don't think this girl has turned into a housekeeper, if that's what you're thinking. Have you seen her pics?

She is ALL BRITTANEE, ALL THE TIME. 24/7, the BRITTANEE channel. Her own father says she won't walk 5 houses down to see a friend and is annoyed the men she last saw thought she might have to walk 1/2 mile. This girl isn't a housekeeper.

Prayers she is safe, and somehow this experience might rattle her teeth enough to knock some sense into her.

Yes, I did see her pics. Sorry to say I may have been thinking with my heart, got on a rant. TY, back to reality. I did not read her Dad's commentary. WOW, she's all that, HUH? Well, there goes that pity party. So do you think she just decided to continue partying in SC?
Payback to parents kind of thing, she has to be on someones dime.
Hope she is alive and well.

[aproudmom]

Investigators track missing teen back to Myrtle Beach

Several witnesses reported riding on the bus with her, Myrtle Beach Police Department Capt. David Knipes said.

Investigators also tracked her cell phone as it traveled out of Georgetown, Knipes added.

Witness said she was wearing pink hoodie jacket with MB on front left chest with a blue shirt under it and light colored jeans.

man if only they had reported it before she got off to make sure..

[trigger]

I had someone talking to me and missed what her mom said on NG. did she say how she got money to go?

Her mom said she got some money from relatives for Easter, she also got money from painting things, not sure what, and borrowed money from her gf.

I wish NG asked the mom if LE is looking at her computer.

[aproudmom]

Yes, I did see her pics. Sorry to say I may have been thinking with my heart, got on a rant. TY, back to reality. I did not read her Dad's commentary. WOW, she's all that, HUH? Well, there goes that pity party. So do you think she just decided to continue partying in SC?
Payback to parents kind of thing, she has to be on someones dime.
Hope she is alive and well.

oh I hope we dont start hating on her until she is found and then kick her in the rear..:sad:.where is her dads statement at I have not seen it...

[barefoot]

I heard about this case for the first time today - it was in the Charlotte newspaper, and the comments on the article made me sick. Nice to know that every pervert in the area felt the need to register an account on the online comment section of the newspaper to say "wow she's hot" or "so, what's the age of consent in SC?" I hate people sometimes.

I hope she's found safely and returns home soon.

[StickyBeak]

oh I hope we dont start hating on her until she is found and then kick her in the rear..:sad:.where is her dads statement at I have not seen it...

I don't know Mom, I guess I should have asked RachelRose for a Link!
I am not aware of the Dad's statement regarding a all Brittanee, 24/7 channell, all the time.

RR Do you have a link? or JYO

[Maelstrom5]

man wish I could see the pics what do you mean all Brittannee channel?

I think what RachelRose was getting at is that Britanee is very high maintenance and used to getting her own way. I hope she does not fall pray to a predator/pi**p because they are always on the lookout, and she would be easy pickings

[sunstar]

I heard about this case for the first time today - it was in the Charlotte newspaper, and the comments on the article made me sick. Nice to know that every pervert in the area felt the need to register an account on the online comment section of the newspaper to say "wow she's hot" or "so, what's the age of consent in SC?" I hate people sometimes.

I hope she's found safely and returns home soon.

I saw that too, and I was actually ashamed that people in my area wrote those things and hope it might have been one or two with multiple registrations. :mad: MOO

[KittyMom]

I'd like to know what she was last seen wearing and if it matches in any way to the description of the young woman on the bus.

[StickyBeak]

I think what RachelRose was getting at is that Britanee is very high maintenance and used to getting her own way. I hope she does not fall pray to a predator/pi**p because they are always on the lookout, and she would be easy pickings

Guess I missed alot. I do have a FB, but only saw the one pic of the owner. How did you hear she is very high maintenance, etc.
Can you repost the link, Thanks

[KittyMom]

http://www.carolinalive.com/news/news_story.aspx?id=293717

Search for missing NY teen continues in MB

"I kind of was a little excited," said Dawn Drexel, "but I don't want to have false hope. Everything is speculation right now, that's all I'm hoping for is that they find her. I just don't want to get all excited and it not be her."



When NewsChannel 15 asked Dawn Drexel where she thought her daughter might be, she told us she thinks Brittanee just wanted some alone time to clear her head.

[sunstar]

Her mom said she got some money from relatives for Easter, she also got money from painting things, not sure what, and borrowed money from her gf.

I wish NG asked the mom if LE is looking at her computer.

I wish Nancy had asked that too. And I'd like to know if she met up with somebody who found her online? Has anything on her personal sites been accessed since she went missing? I also wonder if she planned on running away for good or planned to return home after the spring break trip ~ that she wasn't supposed to be on. :shrug: MOO

[KittyMom]

http://www.mpnnow.com/news/x303488711/-Unity-will-help-find-Brittanee

‘Unity' will help find Brittanee


Gates, N.Y. — Friends and family of missing Gates Chili High School junior Brittanee Drexel asked for donations from Wal-Mart shoppers Wednesday night to help family and friends of hers who have traveled to South Carolina to aid search efforts.

Drexel’s grandmother, Linda Wolpert, of Greece, said Brittanee has been having a hard time with school and family as of late. But she said she finds it hard to believe she’d disappear without notifying someone.

“She can be uncontrollable and strong-willed,” Wolpert said. “But I think the world of her. She’s my granddaughter.”

[aproudmom]

Can you not see the pics? Did you go to Jen's facebook, proudmom?

All you have to do is register for a facebook. It's really not hard. Do you need a new link? You don't have to have an active facebook, you just have to register for one.

Brittanee channel means self-absorbed. This girl is 100% about her.

Prayers she is safe, and can be recovered, and will grow out of this to live a long life.

no it is facebook right? I may have to set a new one up I have not been on forever...

[StickyBeak]

The thing is Pink, how would she know anyone is looking for her? No phone, is she safe and watching TV? Attention getting device, Yikes.
Hate to think what may have happened to her.

[aproudmom]

http://www.mpnnow.com/news/x303488711/-Unity-will-help-find-Brittanee

‘Unity' will help find Brittanee


One thing I have seen is they are not pretending she was little miss perfect her family has made the public aware of all her problems and I am glad to see that I am sick of things happening and everyone says they were so wonderful and never had any problems..such as a few families on this forum have... even if they murdered baby's...

[playnice]

Too bad no one on that bus seems to have had a camera cell phone. It would have been a big help to LE to see if it really was her.

[aproudmom]

Okay, just because she is a beautiful girl and doesn't like to walk places doesn't mean she's full of herself. It's typical. In Rochester looks count. And in Webster, when I was in high school it was not cool to walk or take the school bus. You either got a ride from a friend or a parent. It seems stupid now, but it's just how it is for whatever reason. And most 17 year olds are selfish, I know I was, I didn't care if driving me to school meant one of my parents would be late for work. But that's typical.

Most 17 year old girls in the area are exactly how Brittanee's father describes Brittanee. And here's the thing, I went through exactly what Brittanee went through when I was younger (divorce, losing house, rebelled, depression). They say she was the oldest daughter. I was the oldest daughter and I know that I made an effort to grow up a lot faster than I should of just because the stuff going on at home made me take on responsibilities of someone older, and I had to act tough for my siblings.

I'm guessing Brittanee was going through something like that which is why she took off. Now, the extent of her rebellion and need for attention could have gotten her abducted, or she could have just run away. I can see how people see this as selfish but when you're a teenager the mentality is "all about me".

Now either her need for attention and her rebellion, combined with being naive could be a recipe for disaster. Who knows the people she associated herself with the whole time she was down there, it's obvious she didn't know any of the people very well either

I hate to say it but I think if she ran away, she would have came out by now. No 17 year old girl is gunna stay in hiding if she knows the entire US and her parents are searching for her. I know I'd come out immediately. Just because she's at a "selfish" stage in her life doesn't mean that she automatically wants attention from the entire world. I doubt she's soaking this up somewhere and enjoying it.

wonderful post I don't want to see her already being wrote off over a statement and we all have rough times in our life and divorce is so hard on children and then having to pretty much take care of your siblings and losing your home..I am sorry I know I went through that also thank the lord my parents did all they could to make it easy on me and my 3 sisters..but it was a lot of pressure and made me a stronger person in the end..you really sound like you got a good head on your shoulders...

I just do not want to give up on her she could be alive and well or she could no longer be with us and if I bashed her it would kill my heart to know I said anything bad about her...

[trigger]

There are alot of unanswered questions. Witnesses said they saw her on the bus. Was she alone? Did she look depressed? Did she have a duffle bag with her? This poor kid, I think, if she rode the bus alone that means to me, she had nothing to do, everyone was gone at that time, her cell phone died, and maybe she had no money left. I hope she ran away because if she didn't it shes with someone who picked up on that. If that person who is with her, they better hurry up and call someone and tell them shes ok.

[aproudmom]

Too bad no one on that bus seems to have had a camera cell phone. It would have been a big help to LE to see if it really was her.

I know but they should have went to the driver they have radios in most buses...or they do here and there are tons of them in a college town alot have cameras on them I am guessing this one did not .someone on that bus had to have had a cell phone...

[aproudmom]

There are alot of unanswered questions. Witnesses said they saw her on the bus. Was she alone? Did she look depressed? Did she have a duffle bag with her? This poor kid, I think, if she rode the bus alone that means to me, she had nothing to do, everyone was gone at that time, her cell phone died, and maybe she had no money left. I hope she ran away because if she didn't it shes with someone who picked up on that. If that person who is with her, they better hurry up and call someone and tell them shes ok.

hi trigger
so many questions is there any reward does anyone know...

[aproudmom]

It was said in previous posts that maybe she was doing this for attention or that she was just running away, or even possibly hiding out with someone. All I'm saying is that if either one of those things are true then most likely she would have access to a TV or Newspaper and would be aware of what is going on. Because if she did run away I doubt she is hiding out in alley. She would obviously be staying with someone.

I just hope she is not afraid to come out afraid of getting in trouble with the law..pink do you know if the one girl still has a place there or just lived there for awhile...I also hope they have sent someone to get her computer and they can get into it to see who and what she was doing before she left for MB..

[aproudmom]

Oh I forgot to update that. Jenn's friend Veronica joined the army and was living in Georgia, I'm assuming somewhere very close to SC because they would take day and weekend trips to Myrtle which is where they met there friends in the Myrtle Beach area ( and why i thought they were living directly in Myrtle). Jenn moved into wherever Veronica was living in Georgia and stayed for a few weeks. She was planning on getting a job there but ended up coming back to NY for whatever reason. Veronica was not one of the girls in Myrtle over Spring Break, nor did she see them at all from my knowledge, from what I hear she's very busy with her army training. So that's not an option.

oh ok could it be fort brag NC it is about a 2 hour drive if IIRC cause I lived there for a year and we went to MB it was a bummer a hurricane had came through don't know which one but it was in 1990 cause I was preg with my first son...

[Ice Cycle]

Ok I haven't read all the back posts but confused about something, the Mom said all her stuff was still in the hotel room, so which Hotel room? Did she not move her stuff when the other girls did? I mean would they have not all of had to check out of the one and turn the keys in. They checked out without her and left her stuff in the room and did not even take her stuff with them? Was she not suppose to go with them to the next hotel?

[aproudmom]

Oh I forgot to update that. Jenn's friend Veronica joined the army and was living in Georgia, I'm assuming somewhere very close to SC because they would take day and weekend trips to Myrtle which is where they met there friends in the Myrtle Beach area ( and why i thought they were living directly in Myrtle). Jenn moved into wherever Veronica was living in Georgia and stayed for a few weeks. She was planning on getting a job there but ended up coming back to NY for whatever reason. Veronica was not one of the girls in Myrtle over Spring Break, nor did she see them at all from my knowledge, from what I hear she's very busy with her army training. So that's not an option.

could also be
Fort Benning
US Army Infantry Ctr. Fort Benning, GA

[ttcRider]

Ok I haven't read all the back posts but confused about something, the Mom said all her stuff was still in the hotel room, so which Hotel room? Did she not move her stuff when the other girls did? I mean would they have not all of had to check out of the one and turn the keys in. They checked out without her and left her stuff in the room and did not even take her stuff with them? Was she not suppose to go with them to the next hotel?

Makes you wonder what kind of 'friends' they were? I cant imagine my friends leaving my stuff behind and checking into another hotel... doesnt make sense. :confused:

[trigger]

hi trigger
so many questions is there any reward does anyone know...

Havent heard of any reward. What bothers me is they made her a endangered runaway. I'm a certified Nyspin operator and put out many missing persons alarms, The detective makes the call to use endangered in the alarm if they feel the person is depressed, suicidal.

[aproudmom]

Oh I forgot to update that. Jenn's friend Veronica joined the army and was living in Georgia, I'm assuming somewhere very close to SC because they would take day and weekend trips to Myrtle which is where they met there friends in the Myrtle Beach area ( and why i thought they were living directly in Myrtle). Jenn moved into wherever Veronica was living in Georgia and stayed for a few weeks. She was planning on getting a job there but ended up coming back to NY for whatever reason. Veronica was not one of the girls in Myrtle over Spring Break, nor did she see them at all from my knowledge, from what I hear she's very busy with her army training. So that's not an option.

had to look it up or it would drive me nuts..lol..and god bless her for serving our country..my BIL is also in the Army....

Fort Benning, GA-MB
465 mi – about 7 hours 36 mins

Fort Brag to MB
132 mi – about 2 hours 34 mins

[Ice Cycle]

Makes you wonder what kind of 'friends' they were? I cant imagine my friends leaving my stuff behind and checking into another hotel... doesnt make sense. :confused:

No it doesn't at all, and to me neither does the story about the shorts, I mean the girl had to have those shorts at 8:00pm, she didn't have others? Seems to be alot of missing information, if not LE needs to be questioning those girls further.

[aproudmom]

Havent heard of any reward. What bothers me is they made her a endangered runaway. I'm a certified Nyspin operator and put out many missing persons alarms, The detective makes the call to use endangered in the alarm if they feel the person is depressed, suicidal.

OMG yeah so they are more less saying she could be in danger..they are very careful usually how they do that...do you know if it has always been that cause I know in a case not to long ago they changed it..from runaway to missing...or something like that..

[aproudmom]

They're packing to move to another hotel in the morning, and this girl who they don't know all that well has a pair of borrowed shorts. I can see it. Come back here with my shorts.

On the other hand, as an aside, Brittanee is about the size of a fifth grader, and the other women on the trip (from the pics) are the size of average women. It's a bit hard to believe they can swap shorts.

the whole short thing I am not so sure about who even said that anyway..one of the girls or the boys or no one..lol

[doctor_J]

If Brittanee was the only juvenile I wonder if the others in the car could be charged with something criminally or civilly? They knew she did not have parental permission because someone helped deceive her mom by pretending to be the dad of the friend.
And the others were supposed ly adults.
I was thinking Contributing to the Delinquency of a Minor maybe, at the very least.