Dr. Phil today (May 11)

[Lost2Found]

OK, I'm watching right now. This Peter guy is a total jerk. I'm not saying he's involved, just that he seems to be a real piece of work.

At this point I don't know what to think. At first I leaned toward the runaway theory, but as more time passes...I just don't know.

[TexanLisa]

It doesn't air here until 5, but I will make sure to watch! Thanks for the reminder.:smile:

[Sunshine1]

OK, I'm watching right now. This Peter guy is a total jerk. I'm not saying he's involved, just that he seems to be a real piece of work.

At this point I don't know what to think. At first I leaned toward the runaway theory, but as more time passes...I just don't know.

You are right! This is the guy you hope wouldn't show at your door to pick up your daughter. Stated as an opinion only.

[aproudmom]

I missed most of it does anyone know if his show is taped and you can watch it on here??I just caught the end and it was pretty heated IMO

[~jomomma~]

i just got home from work, went to dr. phil's website but i don't think he's got the whole show available to watch :cursing:

[aproudmom]

I haven't seen it yet, but why do you think Peter is a jerk?

I just caught the end the family does feel he seems to not even care or have not bothered to even speak to them..his lawyer is the jerk IMO...but I did hear Dr. Phil even say your client does not even seem to care that their daughter is missing or what may have happened to her..of course the lawyer spoke for him...I think all these kids had a lack of courtesy not just him they did hang out with her for a few days I would be alittle upset to know perhaps the person I was hanging out with sharing a room with laying on the beach with may just be dead somewhere seems not one of them give a crap..ALL JMO

[~jomomma~]

maybe it'll be on youtube later

[aproudmom]

i just got home from work, went to dr. phil's website but i don't think he's got the whole show available to watch :cursing:

darn darn darn..my mom is in trouble I had it on the live trial she did not call me until it was just at the end..let me know if you find it anywhere jo

[aproudmom]

maybe it'll be on youtube later

I will check and you can check and maybe one of us can get it..lol.let me know please..sure it wont be today since it was just on..they also talked about Susan smith and a few other monster moms who killed their children who are on this forum and the one that left her kids cause they were fighting IIRC..

[iluvmua]

I didn't think Peter was being a "jerk" at all.

Frankly, I don't think he should have even appeared on the Dr. Phil show. There was no way he was going to NOT be thrown under the bus.

They're blaming him for something he has NO knowledge.

I agree, I understand they are hurting but don't blame him for Britt's disapearance. He can't make her accept a ride with him etc.

but he also could have helped search for Britt.

[aproudmom]

I didn't think Peter was being a "jerk" at all.

Frankly, I don't think he should have even appeared on the Dr. Phil show. There was no way he was going to NOT be thrown under the bus.

They're blaming him for something he has NO knowledge.

I do not think he should be thrown under the bus I have said were are all these other kids why just him..I really think he should stay off shows..his lawyer he was more of a loud mouth jerk IMO..and it is my opinion of course..he made his client look less sympathetic as to what the family is going through..but I do not think he did any wrong doing and has been pointed out and it is wrong there was 20 other people in her group not just him but LE and his small changes and leaving at that time sent off alarm bells and LE more less called him a POI just cause she had went to his room along with 4 other boys..and now he does have to clear his name we see it every day..every case..and alot of life's are forever changed..now I did not see the whole thing so I am just giving my opinion

[Worrywart]

I just watched it and I'm in shock.....PB saying "I was on break, I wasn't there to babysit...."

The parents were trying to blame her disappearance on him for not driving her to her hotel. But even PB did say he offered and she said she had been walking the streets the last 3 days and was fine. IMO, the boys were watching the baseball game, he heard her on the phone in the argument with Jen and they were too involved to give her a ride...she probably said no and this guy just let her go (along with the other guys in the room). They are 20 years old, they were there to party.....he was being a jerk....but he is only 20. Remember how you were at that age.

I think making him feel guilty isn't the way to go. If I was the parents I would focus on Jen and the other girl who didn't accept her calls while trying to originally find Brittannee. They sound fishy, at least Peter accepted her call.

I don't think PB should have gone on, he looked self absorbed and defensive, not compassionate at all.

Chad the dad also still thinks she is a runaway while Dawn doesn't think so.......interesting that they both have a different take on their own daughter.

JMO.

[iluvmua]

I just watched it and I'm in shock.....PB saying "I was on break, I wasn't there to babysit...."

The parents were trying to blame her disappearance on him for not driving her to her hotel. But even PB did say he offered and she said she had been walking the streets the last 3 days and was fine. IMO, the boys were watching the baseball game, he heard her on the phone in the argument with Jen and they were too involved to give her a ride...she probably said no and this guy just let her go (along with the other guys in the room). They are 20 years old, they were there to party.....he was being a jerk....but he is only 20. Remember how you were at that age.

I think making him feel guilty isn't the way to go. If I was the parents I would focus on Jen and the other girl who didn't accept her calls while trying to originally find Brittannee. They sound fishy, at least Peter accepted her call.

I don't think PB should have gone on, he looked self absorbed and defensive, not compassionate at all.

Chad the dad also still thinks she is a runaway while Dawn doesn't think so.......interesting that they both have a different take on their own daughter.

JMO.

I don't think she's a runaway; I think somebody abducted her against her will.

[iluvmua]

How could he help search for Brit? I applauded when Peter said he was on vacation, and was not there to babysit.

Peter lived 15 hrs away from MB. He cooperated fully with LE. What else was he expected to do? How much have the people cooperated who KNEW Brittanee was missing before they left MB? Why is Peter being blamed for anything?

He's being blamed because he was the last person to see Britt alive.

[iluvmua]

How do you know that?

it's been wildly reported that Peter was the last person to see Brittanee alive.

[iluvmua]

Are you saying Peter was there when she died? How do you know BD is dead?

I didn't say Brittanee was dead; I just said that Peter was the last known person to see her alive. per news articles. and we don't know if she's dead yet.

[SpecialK]

I didn't think Peter was being a "jerk" at all.

Frankly, I don't think he should have even appeared on the Dr. Phil show. There was no way he was going to NOT be thrown under the bus.

They're blaming him for something he has NO knowledge.

I agree that he shouldn't have appeared on the show. It makes me question his motive -- 15 minutes of fame? He could be the nicest guy in the world but why go on national television and spar with Brittanee's Mom? It didn't make either one of them look good. At least Dawn appeared via satellite.

Did anyone else think Peter's clothes were a little over-the-top? I'm not attacking his character but he was dressed like he was going out for a night on the town -- the hair, the tan.... give me a break. Is that whole "look" a regional thing? IMO, these kids all look like wanna be mobsters. :rolleyes:

[n/t]

I didn't think Peter was being a "jerk" at all.

Frankly, I don't think he should have even appeared on the Dr. Phil show. There was no way he was going to NOT be thrown under the bus.

They're blaming him for something he has NO knowledge.

I agree. I posted my comments on the daily thread.

[~jomomma~]

She was seen on video after leaving the boys room.

Wasn't the video of Brittanee walking on the strip after she left their room?

JMO... LOTS of people saw her alive after she left the boys room. They just may not realize it.

i thought the video of her walking the strip was before she got to the boys room. she was heading south i thought.

[n/t]

I agree that he shouldn't have appeared on the show. It makes me question his motive -- 15 minutes of fame? He could be the nicest guy in the world but why go on national television and spar with Brittanee's Mom? It didn't make either one of them look good. At least Dawn appeared via satellite.

Did anyone else think Peter's clothes were a little over-the-top? I'm not attacking his character but he was dressed like he was going out for a night on the town -- the hair, the tan.... give me a break. Is that whole "look" a regional thing? IMO, these kids all look like wanna be mobsters. :rolleyes:

Oh dear. My boys dress like that. Hair gel, nice shirts, pants and shoes and I can guarantee they're not mobsters. He was appearing on National TV. I much prefer seeing them dressed like that than pants that fall down to their knees showing their undergarments.:unsure:

He looked great and I applaud him for speaking out and doing the right thing for Brittanee. He's cooperating with police, gave his DNA and he seems to be the only one helping in this situation.

Her "friends" are ignoring Brittanee's mom and aren't even bothering to answer her calls. What does that tell you?

In my opinion, I think Dr. Phil realized that they were barking up the wrong tree. I think PB would've been very helpful if he wouldn't have had the finger pointing. I think Dawn is finally starting to realize it too. It's too bad because I think this kid is the only one who really cared and he got in trouble for it.

[n/t]

I just watched it and I'm in shock.....PB saying "I was on break, I wasn't there to babysit...."

The parents were trying to blame her disappearance on him for not driving her to her hotel. But even PB did say he offered and she said she had been walking the streets the last 3 days and was fine. IMO, the boys were watching the baseball game, he heard her on the phone in the argument with Jen and they were too involved to give her a ride...she probably said no and this guy just let her go (along with the other guys in the room). They are 20 years old, they were there to party.....he was being a jerk....but he is only 20. Remember how you were at that age.

I think making him feel guilty isn't the way to go. If I was the parents I would focus on Jen and the other girl who didn't accept her calls while trying to originally find Brittannee. They sound fishy, at least Peter accepted her call.

I don't think PB should have gone on, he looked self absorbed and defensive, not compassionate at all.

Chad the dad also still thinks she is a runaway while Dawn doesn't think so.......interesting that they both have a different take on their own daughter.

JMO.


I noticed that too. Sadly, they may have needed someone to blame and PB was the chosen one maybe because he was being too helpful.

I particularly don't like Chad Drexel. Sorry but this guy sends chills down my spine. There's something about him. I saw him in one of the first interviews and he came across as a very angry person. Today, he was more subdued but I still got that uneasy feeling about him. He kept referring to Dawn as his "ex wife" and not addressing her by her name was creepy considering she was right there on Satellite watching.

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[Lost2Found]

Well, I maintain my opinion that he came off as arrogant, self-absorbed, and downright rude. He acted like he's the victim here..rolling his eyes, smirking... When answering questions, his eyes were all over the place and he shifted and squirmed. And definitely, his lawyer was just as bad. They both made my skin crawl.

I wasn't impressed with "dad" either.

[dulcinea]

I didn't watch the show. (For one I cannot STAND Dr. Phil!) Did he mention the other girls, their lack of involvement, or if anyone else had been invited to be on the show and tell their side of things? Or was it all about Peter and the parents? TIA

[n/t]

I didn't watch the show. (For one I cannot STAND Dr. Phil!) Did he mention the other girls, their lack of involvement, or if anyone else had been invited to be on the show and tell their side of things? Or was it all about Peter and the parents? TIA

I don't recall him saying anything about inviting the girls but the girls did come up in the discussions and IIRC, Dawn said the girls weren't returning her calls.

[TexanLisa]

Oh dear. My boys dress like that. Hair gel, nice shirts, pants and shoes and I can guarantee they're not mobsters. He was appearing on National TV. I much prefer seeing them dressed like that than pants that fall down to their knees showing their undergarments.:unsure:

He looked great and I applaud him for speaking out and doing the right thing for Brittanee. He's cooperating with police, gave his DNA and he seems to be the only one helping in this situation.

Her "friends" are ignoring Brittanee's mom and aren't even bothering to answer her calls. What does that tell you?

In my opinion, I think Dr. Phil realized that they were barking up the wrong tree. I think PB would've been very helpful if he wouldn't have had the finger pointing. I think Dawn is finally starting to realize it too. It's too bad because I think this kid is the only one who really cared and he got in trouble for it.


I agree with you on the way he was dressed, he was dressed like a young man, not a young gangster. What does it matter if he wore a fig leaf?


I don't post much (I read a great deal, though) and I mean, seriously, I just have to say this and get it off my chest. it amazes me how some focus on the craziest of things. (I knew he was up to no good because he wore that collared shirt...it told me all I needed to know......really?) I digress.

Peter is a 20 year old self-absorbed young man. He was on vacation, didn't know Brittanee was coming, didn't plan on watching her or being her chaperone. He was on Spring Break. OMG, let's crucify him because he knew Brittanee.

Sheesh, give this kid a little bit of credit. HE was the only one who would even speak to Dawn, the girls wouldn't answer her calls. He was the only one who even remotely cared that she was being treated like crap by the other girls. He is the only one who offered her a ride from the motel. What does he get for that? "Well, Johnny, tell him what he has won..........." He is singled out by the media as a POI and even submits to a DNA test. He gets berated for being a jerk and dressing like a mobster, his every word and action is scrutinized. Gee, I can't imagine why those girls won't come forward, look at the prize Peter won......I am sure they can't wait!

So what if he is worried about the repercussions these accusations are having on him and his family, crap he is 20. Since when do 20 year olds care about anything but themselves?

It really made me sad yesterday to see Chad bringing up the fact that Peter was 20 and all these boys were older than Brittanee and they had her in their hotel room. His insuations were beneath him as a frustrated father. Is this man, for real? I would think he would be thanking Peter for showing some sort of compassion for offering what he did to Brittanee. Instead, he wants to bash him for having her in his hotel room. Pardon me, but she was alive when she was in his hotel room, only God knows what happened to her after she left that room. No wonder Peter got a lawyer for Pete's sake.

I can understand anger, I can understand frustration, I can understand wanting answers. What I can't understand is bashing and focusing on irrelevant facts and uninvolved people when Brittanee is missing.

Peter could have a rainbow mohawk, seventy body piercings and his grandfather could be the original godfather........if he isn't involved, then he isn't involved. Period, end of story. Focusing on what is useless is only wasting time in finding Brittanee and I would think that would be the ultimate goal.

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[firsttoserve]

I agree with you on the way he was dressed, he was dressed like a young man, not a young gangster. What does it matter if he wore a fig leaf?


I don't post much (I read a great deal, though) and I mean, seriously, I just have to say this and get it off my chest. it amazes me how some focus on the craziest of things. (I knew he was up to no good because he wore that collared shirt...it told me all I needed to know......really?) I digress.

Peter is a 20 year old self-absorbed young man. He was on vacation, didn't know Brittanee was coming, didn't plan on watching her or being her chaperone. He was on Spring Break. OMG, let's crucify him because he knew Brittanee.

Sheesh, give this kid a little bit of credit. HE was the only one who would even speak to Dawn, the girls wouldn't answer her calls. He was the only one who even remotely cared that she was being treated like crap by the other girls. He is the only one who offered her a ride from the motel. What does he get for that? "Well, Johnny, tell him what he has won..........." He is singled out by the media as a POI and even submits to a DNA test. He gets berated for being a jerk and dressing like a mobster, his every word and action is scrutinized. Gee, I can't imagine why those girls won't come forward, look at the prize Peter won......I am sure they can't wait!

So what if he is worried about the repercussions these accusations are having on him and his family, crap he is 20. Since when do 20 year olds care about anything but themselves?

It really made me sad yesterday to see Chad bringing up the fact that Peter was 20 and all these boys were older than Brittanee and they had her in their hotel room. His insuations were beneath him as a frustrated father. Is this man, for real? I would think he would be thanking Peter for showing some sort of compassion for offering what he did to Brittanee. Instead, he wants to bash him for having her in his hotel room. Pardon me, but she was alive when she was in his hotel room, only God knows what happened to her after she left that room. No wonder Peter got a lawyer for Pete's sake.

I can understand anger, I can understand frustration, I can understand wanting answers. What I can't understand is bashing and focusing on irrelevant facts and uninvolved people when Brittanee is missing.

Peter could have a rainbow mohawk, seventy body piercings and his grandfather could be the original godfather........if he isn't involved, then he isn't involved. Period, end of story. Focusing on what is useless is only wasting time in finding Brittanee and I would think that would be the ultimate goal.

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Excellent post! IMO, all the focus on this one young man detracts from efforts elsewhere. More LE updates would be nice, also.

[solar]

TexanLisa,

I totally agree with your post.

solar

[SpecialK]

I agree with you on the way he was dressed, he was dressed like a young man, not a young gangster. What does it matter if he wore a fig leaf?


I don't post much (I read a great deal, though) and I mean, seriously, I just have to say this and get it off my chest. it amazes me how some focus on the craziest of things. (I knew he was up to no good because he wore that collared shirt...it told me all I needed to know......really?) I digress.

Peter is a 20 year old self-absorbed young man. He was on vacation, didn't know Brittanee was coming, didn't plan on watching her or being her chaperone. He was on Spring Break. OMG, let's crucify him because he knew Brittanee.

Sheesh, give this kid a little bit of credit. HE was the only one who would even speak to Dawn, the girls wouldn't answer her calls. He was the only one who even remotely cared that she was being treated like crap by the other girls. He is the only one who offered her a ride from the motel. What does he get for that? "Well, Johnny, tell him what he has won..........." He is singled out by the media as a POI and even submits to a DNA test. He gets berated for being a jerk and dressing like a mobster, his every word and action is scrutinized. Gee, I can't imagine why those girls won't come forward, look at the prize Peter won......I am sure they can't wait!

So what if he is worried about the repercussions these accusations are having on him and his family, crap he is 20. Since when do 20 year olds care about anything but themselves?

It really made me sad yesterday to see Chad bringing up the fact that Peter was 20 and all these boys were older than Brittanee and they had her in their hotel room. His insuations were beneath him as a frustrated father. Is this man, for real? I would think he would be thanking Peter for showing some sort of compassion for offering what he did to Brittanee. Instead, he wants to bash him for having her in his hotel room. Pardon me, but she was alive when she was in his hotel room, only God knows what happened to her after she left that room. No wonder Peter got a lawyer for Pete's sake.

I can understand anger, I can understand frustration, I can understand wanting answers. What I can't understand is bashing and focusing on irrelevant facts and uninvolved people when Brittanee is missing.

Peter could have a rainbow mohawk, seventy body piercings and his grandfather could be the original godfather........if he isn't involved, then he isn't involved. Period, end of story. Focusing on what is useless is only wasting time in finding Brittanee and I would think that would be the ultimate goal.

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You're right. It doesn't really matter what the kid looks like. He has shown himself to be cooperative. And I don't think he's guilty of anything aside from apathy. But in fairness, it's easy to focus on "uninvolved people" when they fly out to Los Angeles to be on the Dr. Phil show. That display wasn't for Brittanee...

All IMO.

[ruth66]

You're right. It doesn't really matter what the kid looks like. He has shown himself to be cooperative. And I don't think he's guilty of anything aside from apathy. But in fairness, it's easy to focus on "uninvolved people" when they fly out to Los Angeles to be on the Dr. Phil show. That display wasn't for Brittanee...

All IMO.


I might be mistaken but it appeared Peter and his lawyer were in another studio via satellite (maybe in RI).

There seems to be more to this story than what the media is reporting. After watching the parents it appears they aren't even on the same page. The father alluded to some event(s) that occurred before the trip to MB that may have made BD run away. The mother has repeatedly said that BD was not in trouble for going without permission and doesn't mention anything about any problems prior to going to MB. It bothers me that both parents are trying to paint Peter in a bad light when there were more "friends" involved. The father telling Peter that he should have been a gentlemen and driven or walked BD back to her hotel is just 'a day late and a dollar short'. It is obvious that BD was a strong willed person or she wouldn't have gone off to MB after he mother had already told her she could not go.

Hoping they find Britanee soon.....

JMO

[n/t]

Great post TexanLisa. My thoughts exactly!

Like I expressed in some of my posts, it's really too bad because Peter may have been very helpful but sadly when you have family members (especially the dad) throwing these kinds of angry accusations and totally uncalled for remarks, why the heck would he want to get involved.

I think I'd do the same in his situation.

If you notice, many times when it was brought up by Dr. Phil that Peter could be helpful, you see Peter nodding yes. He was agreeing that he was willing to help in anyway and his lawyer backed him up on that.

[skysblue]

I agree with you on the way he was dressed, he was dressed like a young man, not a young gangster. What does it matter if he wore a fig leaf?


I don't post much (I read a great deal, though) and I mean, seriously, I just have to say this and get it off my chest. it amazes me how some focus on the craziest of things. (I knew he was up to no good because he wore that collared shirt...it told me all I needed to know......really?) I digress.

Peter is a 20 year old self-absorbed young man. He was on vacation, didn't know Brittanee was coming, didn't plan on watching her or being her chaperone. He was on Spring Break. OMG, let's crucify him because he knew Brittanee.
Sheesh, give this kid a little bit of credit. HE was the only one who would even speak to Dawn, the girls wouldn't answer her calls. He was the only one who even remotely cared that she was being treated like crap by the other girls. He is the only one who offered her a ride from the motel. What does he get for that? "Well, Johnny, tell him what he has won..........." He is singled out by the media as a POI and even submits to a DNA test. He gets berated for being a jerk and dressing like a mobster, his every word and action is scrutinized. Gee, I can't imagine why those girls won't come forward, look at the prize Peter won......I am sure they can't wait!

So what if he is worried about the repercussions these accusations are having on him and his family, crap he is 20. Since when do 20 year olds care about anything but themselves?

It really made me sad yesterday to see Chad bringing up the fact that Peter was 20 and all these boys were older than Brittanee and they had her in their hotel room. His insuations were beneath him as a frustrated father. Is this man, for real? I would think he would be thanking Peter for showing some sort of compassion for offering what he did to Brittanee. Instead, he wants to bash him for having her in his hotel room. Pardon me, but she was alive when she was in his hotel room, only God knows what happened to her after she left that room. No wonder Peter got a lawyer for Pete's sake.
I can understand anger, I can understand frustration, I can understand wanting answers. What I can't understand is bashing and focusing on irrelevant facts and uninvolved people when Brittanee is missing.

Peter could have a rainbow mohawk, seventy body piercings and his grandfather could be the original godfather........if he isn't involved, then he isn't involved. Period, end of story. Focusing on what is useless is only wasting time in finding Brittanee and I would think that would be the ultimate goal.

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I totally agree with your post especially the bolded parts. In all honesty I think these parent's have some nerve continuing to berate this guy for either not watching their daughter or accusing him of having done something to her...good grief, enough is enough.

I don't think this guy is guilty of anything other than befriending Britannee. It wasn't his job to take care of her, if they weren't watching her how can they possibly expect someone else to do that for them.

Whatever happened to this poor girl is not IMO this guy's fault.

[TexanLisa]

Excellent post! IMO, all the focus on this one young man detracts from efforts elsewhere. More LE updates would be nice, also.

IMO, and my opinion only, the lack of LE information and press conferences is all about tourism.

Myrtle Beach started an all out war with Virginia Beach about 5 months ago trying to attract not only spring breakers but vacationing families, as well. It's been all over our news (local, VB, here.) It's all about the glorious dollar and since the economy is not that great, the hot spots have started fighting over "good press" in attracting their main source of income.... tourists. Ladies and Gents, we are talking the MAJOR bucks and the survival of businesses who make it or break it according to tourism. I ain't hardly kidding!

If LE were to come out and readily admit they MIGHT have someone abducting young teens, how many people would actually book trips there? Don't you remember Brit was a "runaway" for quite some time and only now is being considered anything else. Not one public official from Myrtle Beach has stepped forward with any type of press conference, because IMO, this would only bring NATIONAL media attention on MB. Yes, there is attention on MB right now, but not nearly the likes of what it would be if they were giving daily press conferences or LE updates.

It is much easier to wipe this under the rug, control the media with silence, leak that she is a possible runaway, not publicize the ongoing aspects of the case or even plead publicly for help in locating Britt.

My sympathy lies with the Drexel family, who are left to do all of this virtually by themselves. Sure, they get an occasional media article, blurb on the tube or passing talk show. It's what they don't get that bothers me....

They don't get "NON stop Nance Grace in your face" coverage.

They don't get daily press conferences.

They don't get investigative reporters giving us "behind the scenes" info on these ever elusive girls.

They don't get any info from the girls themselves which is made public.

They don't get a "home base" for search efforts with planned out searches. It makes me wonder why only LE and experienced searchers were allowed to make the search grids and perform the search themselves. (Yeah, I know about the gators and snakes and tigers, oh my, but I ain't buying it.)

They don't get someone warning the public that there could be someone possibly stalking and abducting girls in that area.

It's just all too daggone convenient to me that nothing is really being put out there about this case.

Why would MB want anything out in the news that could be detrimental to their tourist revenue when it is about to be PEAK season?! They wouldn't.

It's amazing what the almighty dollar can control, but I believe it has a great deal to do with the fact that we are hearing nothing about this case.

Yep, just my opinion.

[TexanLisa]

You're right. It doesn't really matter what the kid looks like. He has shown himself to be cooperative. And I don't think he's guilty of anything aside from apathy. But in fairness, it's easy to focus on "uninvolved people" when they fly out to Los Angeles to be on the Dr. Phil show. That display wasn't for Brittanee...

All IMO.

Oh, I agree. Peter's appearance was all about defending Peter. I won't deny that one iota and I don't blame him for it, either.

One could ask what purpose Chad and Dawn had, as well. They spent more time condemning and berating a guy who is "uninvolved" than they did pleading for clues on Brittanee. It was as if they lost the focus for why they were there and used that valuable air time in a "not so constructive" manner.

I am not hear to judge Chad or Dawn, but Lord forbid, if I were ever in those shoes, they would have to physically remove me from LE offices.

Why aren't they hounding LE like they hounded Peter?

Why aren't they hiring a private detective?

Why aren't they leaking daily information to a reporter, the local television or renting a dayum BILLBOARD for Pete's sake?

Why isn't anyone LOCALLY helping them?

If there has ever been a need for help for these parents, it is now. Beth Twitty would be just the woman for the job, if you ask me.
Someone needs to coordinate, participate, guide and plan each and every move regarding the search for Brittannee.

Local LE isn't cutting it for the Drexel family and neither is attacking someone who isn't involved.


JMO

[TexanLisa]

When Dr. Phil asked where they thought Brittanee was when she was actually in MB, Chad jumped in that he thought she was safe at home. Chad needed shut up and let Dawn speak. Dr. Phil needed to follow up with Dawn.

I appreciate that Dawn is grieving over the thought of not knowing what may have happened to her daughter, but ........ This is just my opinion.......... Dawn seems very self absorbed. In many interviews, I got the impression Dawn was overly interested in showing off her great haircut/style than answering questions.

Was Brittanee expected to be the parent to her younger siblings so Dawn could get on with the business of her other boyfriend(s)?

Dawn says the reason Brittanee would not run away is because of her hairstyling equipment. That could have been replaced for $5 at Walgreens. When a kid gets out on the street, the things they find important change. Food and shelter suddenly take precedence over hairstyle and makeup.

This is not about Dawn right now, Dr. Phil.

I agree with a great deal of what you are saying. What I am starting to believe, the more I see Dawn, is that she does not know her daughter that well at all. I think this is the reason some of her answers are vague and re-directional. She simply doesn't want to admit she was not that involved in her child's life. I think she is afraid of being judged as a bad parent and is afraid of Chad (and others) opinions if she just admitted she wasn't really paying attention.

Does that make her a bad parent? No, it just means she was more involved in her own life (with the divorce, the new bf, making myspace pages...yada yada yada) that Britt's interests had taken a backseat to her own. It's simply the reality, in my opinion, and not a judgement.

It has been my experience as a parent and an observer, that teens usually are able to pull the wool more easily if the parent's attentions are elsewhere. I mean, come on, she went to MB for Pete's sake and her mom had no clue? She may have been a resourceful teen, but I tend to believe she couldn't have been that successfully resourceful if Mom's attention wasn't elsewhere.

Hey, just my opinion.

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I agree with a great deal of what you are saying. What I am starting to believe, the more I see Dawn, is that she does not know her daughter that well at all. I think this is the reason some of her answers are vague and re-directional. She simply doesn't want to admit she was not that involved in her child's life. I think she is afraid of being judged as a bad parent and is afraid of Chad (and others) opinions if she just admitted she wasn't really paying attention.

Does that make her a bad parent? No, it just means she was more involved in her own life (with the divorce, the new bf, making myspace pages...yada yada yada) that Britt's interests had taken a backseat to her own. It's simply the reality, in my opinion, and not a judgement.

It has been my experience as a parent and an observer, that teens usually are able to pull the wool more easily if the parent's attentions are elsewhere. I mean, come on, she went to MB for Pete's sake and her mom had no clue? She may have been a resourceful teen, but I tend to believe she couldn't have been that successfully resourceful if Mom's attention wasn't elsewhere.

Hey, just my opinion.


Again excellent post.

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It has been my experience as a parent and an observer, that teens usually are able to pull the wool more easily if the parent's attentions are elsewhere. I mean, come on, she went to MB for Pete's sake and her mom had no clue? She may have been a resourceful teen, but I tend to believe she couldn't have been that successfully resourceful if Mom's attention wasn't elsewhere.

Hey, just my opinion.

This exactly. For mom to say she wouldn't run away is an interesting statement considering she DID runaway. She went to MB without permission, lied about where she was and whom she was with. It's running away, plain and simple.

I think considering her mother had no idea where the kid was also speaks volumes about other statement she has made, especially regarding the amount of money BD had on her. I have a feeling she had far more than $100.