LINKS ONLY (no discussion)

[aproudmom]

http://www.carolinalive.com/news/news_story.aspx?id=292565

Her mother arrived Monday morning and says she thinks one of the boys her daughter was with is hiding something, and says he keeps changing his story about the last time he saw Brittanee.

The mom says all of Brittanee's belongings were left in the hotel, and her cell phone is dead.

She's optimistic but says she fears Brittanee may not be alive

[aproudmom]

Myrtle Beach police are searching for a 17-year-old missing girl from New York, who traveled to Myrtle Beach with friends then disappeared sometime Saturday
http://www.thesunnews.com/news/local/story/878060.html

I pray she is found soon one boys story has changed seveal times...

Bring her home soon:rose:

[n/t]

Interview with mom.

http://rochesterhomepage.net/content/fulltext/?cid=87351

[n/t]

Police said Drexel, who is described as 5 feet tall, 103 pounds, suffers from depression.

http://www.thesunnews.com/news/local/story/878060.html


Prayers she's ok. :rose:

[Maelstrom5]

Brittanee Drexel.. Missing 4/25/09.. Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.

Pictures and early news reports.
http://viewmorepics.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=viewImage&friendID=143252708&albumID=2107073&imageID=34513126

n/t, according to one blog I read Brittanee is depressed because her parents are braking up and their house is in foreclosure. I have not seen that information in a news story yet, but the blogger seemed to have a good source.

[Maelstrom5]

Mother of Missing Teen: A Parent's Worst Nightmare
www.13wham.com/news/local/story/Mother-of-Missing-Teen-A-Parents-Worst-Nightmare/-3x8l-2VMk-iJX_HGsugIg.cspx


From this news report it sounds like Brittanee lied to her mother about where she was. Mom thought she was at a friends house but in fact she was in Myrtle Beach

[KittyMom]

http://a11news.com/1766/brittanee-drexel/

Her boyfriend, a Marine stationed at Camp LeJeune, NC, contacted police on the family’s behalf to report her missing.



So, was her bf on the trip with her? Is this the same guy that has changed his story?

[happy2bme]

http://www.cnn.com/video/#/video/crime/2009/04/28/ng.teen.missing.cnn

[FindtheLost]

Here is a link from the local TV Station that list the people police are talking to.

http://www.wmbfnews.com/Global/story.asp?S=10252803&nav=menu675_2

[playnice]

GRACE: Straight out to John Hahn, a friend of the missing girl. He reported her missing.

Mr. Hahn, thank you for being with us. I understand that you`re in the military near there at Camp Lejeune, you got a call in the middle of the night from her family. You took care of reporting her missing. What can you tell me about the last person to have seen her alive, changing his story. Is that true?

(ON THE PHONE)

JOHN HAHN, FRIEND OF 17-YEAR-OLD BRITTANEE DREXEL, REPORTED HER MISSING: Yes, it is. Several different people throughout the two-day period that I was down there investigating, reported that he`s been changing his story. I don`t know him personally.

I think it`s very, very shady that somebody decides to make a 17-hour drive back to Rochester, New York at 2:00 in the morning. Leaving clothes, liquor, and a deposit back at the hotel.

GRACE: Mr. Hahn, I also find that extremely disturbing. When you say he changed his story, in what way did he change his story?

HAHN: He would change his story with small details, saying he saw her at this exact time he was doing this, this is why she left and then all of a sudden it was a different reason why she left. And then it was, you know, a half an hour difference and then the reason why he left was because he wanted to get back in time to be at school.

But, yes, he wanted to be back in time, why would you leave $100 deposit at the front desk of the hotel?

http://transcripts.cnn.com/TRANSCRIPTS/0904/27/ng.01.html

My first thoughts were she ran away. After hearing this about the guy I think there is cause for concern.

[Maelstrom5]

Gates Chili student missing at S.C. resort
www.democratandchronicle.com/article/20090428/NEWS01/904280334/1003

“According to Hahn and police, Drexel walked about a half-mile from the Bar Harbor Motel where she was staying to visit a friend at the Bluewater Resort on Saturday night. She left to return to her own hotel room but never made it back.

According to witness statements from young men who were staying at the Bluewater Resort, Drexel went to their hotel room about 8 p.m. Saturday but left about 10 minutes later to return a pair of shorts to a friend with whom she had traveled. Two of the men stated that Drexel had been arguing with her friend because Drexel had been wearing her shorts and the friend wanted them back.”

The men who have been questioned are: Pete Broswick, Phillip Watson, Matthew Abrams and Keith Cummings

[juliekan]

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

this article also has these links:

EXCLUSIVE VIDEO

Dawn Drexel drove from New York on Monday to come to Myrtle Beach to look for her missing daughter, 17-year-old Britannee Marie Drexel. She spoke exclusively to News 13’s Aisha Khan on the events that led up to the disappearance and her efforts to find her daughter.
Click here to watch.

WHAT OTHERS ARE REPORTING

Click here to watch coverage of this story on CNN’s Nancy Grace.

Monroe County NY Sheriff Department investigating missing teen case

Mother of Missing Teen: A Parent’s Worst Nightmare

The Brittanee back story

(in video mom says she's getting 5 different stories)

[Ice Cycle]

(http://www.wtoctv.com/Global/story.asp?S=10287623)http://www.wtoctv.com/Global/story.asp?S=10287623
Video of BD walking down Ocean Blvd to the Blue Water Resort (boys hotel).

http://www.foxnews.com/photoessay/0,...58,00.html#7_0
Video of BD arriving at Blue Water Resort (boys hotel)

http://www.foxnews.com/photoessay/0,...58,00.html#8_0
Video of BD leaving the Blue Water Resort (boys hotel)

http://www.thestate.com/local/story/773653.html (http://www.thestate.com/local/story/773653.html)
Report on BD's cell phone pings

[desmom]

Search for N.Y. teen leads to high school
http://www.charlotteobserver.com/breaking/story/711628.html

[~jomomma~]

Brittanee's grandparents speak

http://www.scnow.com/scp/news/local/..._county/48943/

[~jomomma~]

http://www.whec.com/news/stories/S919264.shtml?cat=566

Interview with Peter Brozowitz/Dr. Phil

[~jomomma~]

Search for missing teen moves to Charleston County

CHARLESTON COUNTY, SC (WCSC) - A search party is in Francis Marion Forest in Charleston County, as well as the Santee River hoping to find a missing 17-year-old girl.

http://www.wmbftv.com/Global/story.a...&nav=menu675_2

[~jomomma~]

http://www.thesunnews.com/news/break...ry/891986.html
Friday, May. 08, 2009

Searchers with Texas based Laura’s Recover Center are in the area working with local officials to check the area, but since the area has unique terrain and wild animals such as alligators, boars and snakes the search is unique, said Bob Walcutt, executive director, Laura’s Recovery Center.

``Normally we have emergent volunteers, searchers from street who help, but in this case we are relying more on search and rescue teams who are prepared to get out in that environment,’’ Walcutt said.

Myrtle Beach police Capt. David Knipes said there was no new information Friday morning on Drexel’s disappearance or clues to her whereabouts. Police have logged more than 200 tips about her, he said.

``They’ve expanded the search area from Georgetown County and are doing some searches in Charleston County. I don’t think there’s anything new to go on they’re just expanding the area,’’ Knipes said. ``We’re continuing to track down leads and tips and we’re following up on each and every one of them.’’

[~jomomma~]

Vigil keeps hope alive

About 75 people crowded onto a beach access at Hurl Rock Park for a vigil Friday night, sharing candles and wearing T-shirts with a picture of Brittanee Drexel, the 17-year-old New York teen who disappeared from Myrtle Beach on April 25.

Drexel's mother, stepfather and other family held back tears as a priest led the group in a chorus of "Amazing Grace."

"It's going to be Mother's Day and my two other kids are at home, and I don't know where she is," said Dawn Drexel, Brittanee's mother, who was wearing an ankle wrap because she sprained her ankle going door-to-door in her 13-day search for her daughter. "I'm going to spend Mother's Day looking for her ... I'm just hoping and praying that [the vigil and the search] will bring her to us."


http://www.thesunnews.com/news/local/story/892727.html

[~jomomma~]

Candlelight vigil held for missing teen, dozens of strangers turn out

Sunday morning, the largest search in 13 days will take place for a missing New York teen who was last seen in the heart of Myrtle Beach.


People have been searching by foot, door to door, endlessly looking for any leads, but no sign of Brittanee.

Friday night, with searching still going on, family, friends and even those who've never even met the teen gathered to just pray for Brittanee's safe return.

There were all sorts of emotions at Friday's candlelight vigil. Sad emotions - considering Brittanee is still missing - but there were also good emotions in the form of appreciation for the dozens of strangers who turned out to support the family.

Perfect strangers were singing crying and praying with the Drexel family. People came out with shirts and signs with messages for Brittanee and for a mother and father who are left to wonder about their daughter.

http://www.carolinalive.com/news/new...aspx?id=297686

[~jomomma~]

Crews call off Brittanee Drexel search, investigation will go on
Saturday, May 09, 2009 at 7:20 p.m.


On Saturday, there were more than 20 mounted horse teams, multiple ATVs and at least four cadaver dogs scouring the Santee Coastal Reserve in Charleston County. Myrtle Beach police received a tip that generated significant interest in that area, but again, nothing was found -- and that tip was later discredited by investigators.

The investigation will go on, said Captain Chuck Capp with the Myrtle Beach Police Department, though the scores of volunteer searchers are heading home Saturday night.

"We have used every avenue of search personnel ... meaning horse, ATVs, boats, sonar, dogs on water, dogs on land, and so at this point we have to look back and see if that's all we can do until some more information produces," said Caison.

(more at link) http://www.carolinalive.com/news/new...aspx?id=297772

[~jomomma~]

Boyfriend of missing Chili teen reacts to Dr. Phil show

The boyfriend of missing Chili teen Brittanee Drexel is just back from Myrtle Beach. John Grieco says he did not watch the Dr. Phil show and he's not thrilled about this kind of national exposure.

Grieco says he is thankful for all the media coverage of Brittanee's disappearance, but questions if the Dr. Phil show provides the kind of help that's needed right now................. (more at link)

Grieco is convinced Brittanee has been abducted and says he will not stop searching for her. He's home now to take care of some business and figure out his next move.

http://www.whec.com/news/stories/S925365.shtml?cat=566

[~jomomma~]

http://www.whec.com/news/stories/S925941.shtml?cat=566
Missing teen: Little sister breaks silence

On the same day the show aired, Brittanee Drexel's little sister broke her silence and talked to News 10NBC. She believes her sister is somewhere out there.

"After I heard it I started crying," said Myrissa Drexel after hearing her big sister went missing. "I couldn't even stop."

Now this 11-year-old is using dance to deal with her sister's disappearance.

"I miss her being just around, and I just want her back," said Myrissa. "I just want my sister."

(also in article----and more)

On the show, Drexel spoke with Peter Brozowitz of Webster for the very first time. He was one of the last people to see Brittanee, but Chad didn't like what he saw or heard.

"I'm on spring break," Brozowitz said while on the show. "I'm not there to babysit anybody."

"I found out why people are pointing their fingers at him," said Chad. "You can just sense it when you talk to him." But in the end it's all about Brittanee. "Just keep praying for us," said Chad. "Just like I'm praying for my baby girl to come home."

[~jomomma~]

Mass, fundraiser for Brittanee Drexel

Friends and family aren't giving up their search for a missing Chili teen. Tonight, a dance concert to benefit the family of Brittanee Drexel is being held. The 17-year-old Gates Chili junior went missing April 25 while on spring break in Myrtle Beach.

Early Tuesday evening, co-workers of the missing teen’s mother at EBS RMSCO, Dawn Drexel, organized a prayer service at Saint Helens Church in Gates. They wanted to open up a quiet place for the community to come and cope with the situation.

http://www.whec.com/news/stories/S927105.shtml?cat=566

[~jomomma~]

New Look at Search for Brittanee; Sister to Perform in Fundraiser
(video with Brittanee's sister)

Myrtle Beach, S.C./Chili, N.Y.) - In Myrtle Beach, police are regrouping to take a fresh a look at evidence in the case of the teen from Chili who disappeared there while on spring break.

That evidence includes surveillance video, interviews, even text messages.

Everything is back on the table in the hope that something new may come to light.

http://www.13wham.com/news/local/sto...g2HkZnYQg.cspx

[DesertWalker]

They've changed the link:

New Look at Search for Brittanee; Sister to Perform in Fundraiser


http://www.13wham.com/news/local/story/New-Look-at-Search-for-Brittanee-Sister-to/TQ6eIX7Yg0eCag2HkZnYQg.cspx

[playnice]

http://www.whec.com/news/stories/S961214.shtml?cat=565

In five weeks of searching, there has been no sign of Brittanee Drexel. There have been dozens of leads and sightings. None have panned out.


This weekend, Brittanee’s story will air on “America’s Most Wanted.” That gives Dawn Drexel hope.


“If people stop searching, I’m going to continue to search for the rest of my life, honestly,” Grieco said.

Grieco’s fundraiser is called, “Fill the Dome and Bring Brittanee Home.” Again, it’s at the Dome Arena in Henrietta on June 26. It will feature celebrity guests from some of your favorite television shows. Grieco says he’s looking for more sponsors and people to rent booths.

[msgatorslayer]

A community comes together to help find missing teenager

http://www.tampabays10.com/news/local/story.aspx?storyid=107244&catid=8

[Maelstrom5]

Missing teen’s father suspects foul play
www.whec.com/news/stories/S967112.shtml?cat=565


One new piece of information:

“..Brittanee disappeared 6 weeks ago on Spring Break. The 17-year-old was last seen leaving a hotel in Myrtle Beach. Surveillance video captured Brittanee walking down the main strip. However, police say she didn't get far. In fact, News 10NBC has learned police believe something happened to her within 7 minutes of leaving that hotel.”

[desmom]

Tips coming in, but no new leads in Drexel disappearance
http://www.scnow.com/scp/news/local/grand_strand/article/tips_keep_coming_but_no_new_leads_in_drexels_disap pearance/63318/

Police still hunt for Drexel
Veteran officer says there is hope 17-year-old is alive
http://www.thesunnews.com/news/local/story/976352.html

[Tallulah]

http://www.whec.com/whecimages/drexel_report.pdf

This is NOT the missing person's report that was done by JH and MBPD, this is a later report with the people she was known to be in the company of.

[Tallulah]

http://rochesterhomepage.net/media/pdf/drexelreport1.pdf

This is the report filed by JH on 4/26 to the MBPD

[need2no]

Poker run on September 13 to raise search money Brittanee Drexel

(includes picture of billboard)

http://www.mysuncoast.com/Global/story.asp?S=11114264

Large-scale search for Rochester teen

ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WIVB) - A national organization is helping the family of a missing Rochester teen pick up the search, months after she disappeared in South Carolina.

We will be planning in the Fall, a large-scale search, and I don't want to disclose the area, but we will bring in multiple teams and quite a few hundred people to conduct the search effort," said Monica Cason, of CUE Center for Missing Persons.

(includes video)

http://www.wivb.com/dpp/news/new_york/Large_scale_search_for_Rochester_teen_20090831

[Cury-us Coyote]

Brittanee Drexel missing for six months

Drexel's father just returned from South Carolina, where the Cue Center for Missing Persons was doing another search for his daughter. He says the one pink balloon caught in the trees has special meaning to him.

"She's holding on," he said. "No matter what, I’m holding on. For them. For us. for everyone here."

http://www.whec.com/news/stories/S1211328.shtml?cat=566

[Cury-us Coyote]

Awareness campaign begins for missing NY teen
http://www.wmbfnews.com/Global/story.asp?S=11416455

[Cury-us Coyote]

Missing spring breaker featured in People Magazine
http://www.carolinalive.com/news/story.aspx?id=376767

[Cury-us Coyote]

Mother's search highlights missing person cases
Dawn Drexel gingerly stepped over mounds of pine needles, gnarled roots and empty beer cans as she ventured into a scrubby patch of woods where searchers looked for her teenage daughter's body.

The team had come up empty, just as they had in similar dark corners tucked away from the bright lights and crowds of this bustling resort city. Still, Drexel needed to see the spot last week, to get a sense of the land and the efforts to find Brittanee.
...
Charleston County sheriff's deputies have located all but 12 of the 62 people reported missing to their office since January. But each year, some cases remain stubbornly difficult to solve.
...
On Thursday, Caison drove Drexel to each of the spots investigators searched, as well as a park they plan to scour in January. They covered dozens of miles, at one point passing beneath a giant billboard of Brittanee's smiling face and phone numbers people could call with tips.

http://www.thesunnews.com/575/story/1202232.html

[Destini]

http://www.carolinalive.com/news/story.aspx?id=386560

Tip reignites search for Brittanee Drexel

A new tip has reignited the search effort in Georgetown County for missing spring breaker Brittanee Drexel who vanished from Ocean Boulevard in April.

While Georgetown County investigators won't elaborate on the new tip, it was enough to bring in cadaver dogs, special dive teams and search crews.

(more at link)

[Cury-us Coyote]

Search starts up again for missing New York teen along Grand Strand
Members of the Georgetown County Sheriff's Office, Myrtle Beach Police Department, Horry County dive team, and the Charleston County Sheriff's Office were involved in this weekend's search, Caison said. South Carolina and CUE Center search dogs were also involved, Caison said.
http://www.thesunnews.com/news/local/story/1202722.html

New search for Brittanee Drexel in SC fruitless
According to authorities, searchers did find something over the weekend that has been sent off to determine whether or not it is a human bone.
http://www.wmbfnews.com/Global/story.asp?S=11633596

[Destini]

http://www.whec.com/sports/stories/S1307559.shtml?cat=571

Sunglasses found could be Brittanee Drexel’s

Sunglasses found by campers in South Carolina could be those of missing teen Brittanee Drexel.

The Charleston county couple found the sunglasses in a wooded section along the North Santee River in Georgetown County, Monday afternoon.

There is a picture of Drexel at the beach near there wearing a pair of sunglasses that resemble the Prada knock-offs that were found.

A search was conducted in the area of where the sunglasses were found, but the search has been suspended until more information becomes available.

For now, the sunglasses will be sent for DNA testing. Drexel has been missing since April 25th 2009.

[Cury-us Coyote]

Sunglasses may be linked to missing Chili teen Drexel

Capt. David Knipes of the Myrtle Beach Police Department said Saturday that nothing had been found yet indicating that the glasses belonged to Drexel.

http://www.democratandchronicle.com/article/20091213/NEWS01/912130332