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Cheri_G
08-27-2009, 07:31 AM
Mornin' All,
Even though yesterday's thread is short and we could have continued there I thought it might be helpful to go ahead and start a fresh one again today in hopes of getting everybody back on topic.
Please, if you find someone's post so offensive or against TOS that you can't ignore it, report it to the Mod.
If you feel you must address the person directly, please do it in PM. When you do it on the thread you become part of the problem and the thread gets derailed.
Hopefully LE is getting closer to figuring out what has happened to Kristi and who is responsible and we'll hear some new news soon.
RainyNiteNTx
08-27-2009, 07:39 AM
Mornng Cheri - we both started threads today for Kristi, but I PMed CW and asked her to merge. I agree with your post. What is it they say "if you're not part of the solution, you're part of the problem".
Cheri_G
08-27-2009, 07:43 AM
Mornng Cheri - we both started threads today for Kristi, but I PMed CW and asked her to merge. I agree with your post. What is it they say "if you're not part of the solution, you're part of the problem".
Mornin' Rainy,
I just noticed that and was getting ready to do the same thing.
I checked for new articles but didn't see any yet for today. I wish LE would do a presser.
Good Morning
I also checked online for any updates and found none. I did come across that old article of that man who tried to arrest the mayor and pretended to be LE. He told LE he was helping with the search for Kristi. I was surprised at how quickly LE ruled him out as a possible suspect which led me to think how quickly they ruled out DD and her 3 ex husbands.
Not saying it's a bad thing. I just wonder why some agencies are on the ball while others don't rule anyone out until they have more. Maybe as we've been saying, they have more than they're telling the public?
Do we know if any searches are being planned? I haven't had time to check Kristi's website yet.
Cheri_G
08-27-2009, 08:11 AM
Good Morning
I also checked online for any updates and found none. I did come across that old article of that man who tried to arrest the mayor and pretended to be LE. He told LE he was helping with the search for Kristi. I was surprised at how quickly LE ruled him out as a possible suspect which led me to think how quickly they ruled out DD and her 3 ex husbands.
Not saying it's a bad thing. I just wonder why some agencies are on the ball while others don't rule anyone out until they have more. Maybe as we've been saying, they have more than they're telling the public?
Do we know if any searches are being planned? I haven't had time to check Kristi's website yet.
Nothing was ever really reported about the man who found Kristi's phone in his yard (other than he was mowing his yard at the time). I wondered about him, but I guess LE must have investigated and cleared him as well.
I haven't looked at the family site today but I think I read somewhere that some people locally have been conducting their own searches in the area. I don't think LE plans any further searches unless they get more new tips pointing them to specific areas.
Postergeist
08-27-2009, 08:18 AM
Mornin' Ladies-
I posted in the link thread that the family is asking for volunteer pilots, but wasn't sure when that request was made.
Speaking of the shortness of yesterday's thread - it did have quite a foray of topics going on. Since Kristi now has her own board, perhaps separate threads would be useful for those that want to talk about-
All things 911
Known Facts in the case/Media Reporting
Local Input
General Discussion
that sort of thing.
It was always my understanding that one wasn't supposed to call out posters that have been sent to band camp, but probably for those posters that have and continue to do so, like you suggested Cheri, keep those to PMs to keep the thread running smoother.
I hope that Kristi's apt. in Dalton has been checked to see if LE thinks there has been any sort of activity there since her disappearance.
Who knows what kind of attention she may have attracted that she was unaware of from her commute from Blairsville to Dalton, from her church, from her internet social life sites, etc.
Before long we'll be hearing of some sort of "double life" thrown out there, so many cases get those rumors thrown in the mix.
It's a shame there just doesn't seem to be anything to go on.
Dear, Bear and Turkey, Alligator, Dove, etc. hunting season starts next month.
http://www.georgiawildlife.org/content/displaycontent.asp?txtDocument=606&txtPage=2
:sad: oh now, crows! (o/t- I never thought people would really eat crow, fgs- I consider them lucky).
I suggested on another MP case here that the family can put out fliers where hunting licenses are sold, notify gun/hunt clubs & ranges, etc. because there would be more eyes on the ground- and in trees, etc.
That is if the family has an accurate recollection of what Kristi was wearing.
Hoping for the best for her family- that they either hear from her soon, or a tip leads them to find her.
Nothing was ever really reported about the man who found Kristi's phone in his yard (other than he was mowing his yard at the time). I wondered about him, but I guess LE must have investigated and cleared him as well.
I haven't looked at the family site today but I think I read somewhere that some people locally have been conducting their own searches in the area. I don't think LE plans any further searches unless they get more new tips pointing them to specific areas.
Yes, and apparently his son recognized the numbers? Or something like that? I wonder what they meant by that.
Pomme
08-27-2009, 08:26 AM
Have there been other abduction cases where the police have issued gag orders or have kept what would seem to be pertinent information this close to the vest? It seems unusual to me, because if someone was abducted, I would think the best thing to do would be to publish every single bit of information that could lead to someone coming forward with a lead (perhaps holding 1 or 2 pertinent things secret to filter out psychos!).
I might be totally wrong in thinking this is unusual, so please definitely let me know why LE might be doing this.
Hoping somehow that Kristi is okay. :unsure:
RainyNiteNTx
08-27-2009, 08:27 AM
I know there were some posts regarding the weather the night Kristi was abducted and the next couple of days. Can anyone locally give us that again? I know it was reported there were some storms, but on what day and how many days did the storms last? TYIA
RainyNiteNTx
08-27-2009, 08:28 AM
Mornin' Rainy,
I just noticed that and was getting ready to do the same thing.
I checked for new articles but didn't see any yet for today. I wish LE would do a presser.
I looked also - would no new news be due to the gag order?
Cheri_G
08-27-2009, 08:41 AM
Mornin' Postie,
Your idea to hand out flyers with hunting licences is excellent. I don't see anywhere on their website a place where they can be contacted to pass it on to the family.
Hopefully someone who is in contact with them will see it here and pass it along.
Cheri_G
08-27-2009, 08:46 AM
Have there been other abduction cases where the police have issued gag orders or have kept what would seem to be pertinent information this close to the vest? It seems unusual to me, because if someone was abducted, I would think the best thing to do would be to publish every single bit of information that could lead to someone coming forward with a lead (perhaps holding 1 or 2 pertinent things secret to filter out psychos!).
I might be totally wrong in thinking this is unusual, so please definitely let me know why LE might be doing this.
Hoping somehow that Kristi is okay. :unsure:
This whole gag order issue has confused me a little.
The police can ask family, friends, others connected in some way with the case to keep some things to themselves, but I thought it took a judge to issue an actual gag order.
I'm not convinced at the moment that there is an official gag order in place.
This whole gag order issue has confused me a little.
The police can ask family, friends, others connected in some way with the case to keep some things to themselves, but I thought it took a judge to issue an actual gag order.
I'm not convinced at the moment that there is an official gag order in place.
I agree. I think the reporter either got it wrong or the family didn't want to talk to that reporter and made that up and he/she reported it as such.
The reason I say this is because IIRC, the following day there was that article mentioning the family spokesperson. Why would they need a spokesperson if there's a gag order?
Postergeist
08-27-2009, 08:58 AM
couldn't hurt Cheri- and likely there may be some hunters come in from outside the county and even the state to do some hunting that might not be familiar with the case but at least would know to be more alert when in the woods.
I don't believe that the media said anything about if the two vehicles that were said to be in the area that night- if it had Georgia tags on them or not.
Use to be GA tags had the county printed right underneath the #'s and letters- I haven't paid that much attention to their tags of late. Heck, in my state we have over 33 speciality plates and that doesn't include all the various college tags, race tags, military, antique, generic w/ various decals and standard tags!
So much about this case is not helpful at all, imo.
Cheri_G
08-27-2009, 09:01 AM
I agree. I think the reporter either got it wrong or the family didn't want to talk to that reporter and made that up and he/she reported it as such.
The reason I say this is because IIRC, the following day there was that article mentioning the family spokesperson. Why would they need a spokesperson if there's a gag order?
Good point, n/t.
I can see how it may be easier for the family if they are being pressured to answer questions that for one reason or another they don't want to, to just say they've been ordered not to speak rather than try to explain time and again why they won't answer certain questions.
just42day97
08-27-2009, 09:06 AM
I know there were some posts regarding the weather the night Kristi was abducted and the next couple of days. Can anyone locally give us that again? I know it was reported there were some storms, but on what day and how many days did the storms last? TYIA
I'm not local...but I was driving near where Kristi lived on the day she went missing...And it was raining cats and dogs that night...REALLY bad storms on Tues, and that part of the area might have gotten some on Wed as well...But on Tues the storms were really bad...They should have started where Kristi was walking not long after she went missing...
Postergeist
08-27-2009, 09:10 AM
Good point, n/t.
I can see how it may be easier for the family if they are being pressured to answer questions that for one reason or another they don't want to, to just say they've been ordered not to speak rather than try to explain time and again why they won't answer certain questions.
could be- I gather that Kristi must have left with her keys-
because looking at her web site, the family was in need of a security system and one was later provided for them- also wanted a set of curtains for their sliding glass door.
They really covered some great things to look for under their Recommendations section.
imo burning of *anything* needs to be considered as well-
and I'll throw in what I asked on another MP case here-
storage rental units need to be considered
Postergeist
08-27-2009, 09:13 AM
I'm not local...but I was driving near where Kristi lived on the day she went missing...And it was raining cats and dogs that night...REALLY bad storms on Tues, and that part of the area might have gotten some on Wed as well...But on Tues the storms were really bad...They should have started where Kristi was walking not long after she went missing...
thank you for the info just42day....hmm
then if she left before the downpour, I'd think she'd want to hoof it back when it hit- unless she was prepared with a rain jacket and a brolly.
could be- I gather that Kristi must have left with her keys-
because looking at her web site, the family was in need of a security system and one was later provided for them- also wanted a set of curtains for their sliding glass door.
They really covered some great things to look for under their Recommendations section.
imo burning of *anything* needs to be considered as well-
and I'll throw in what I asked on another MP case here-
storage rental units need to be considered
Hey postie!
Interesting that they would request a security system and curtains for their sliding glass door? I wonder why. That's unusual, isn't it?
Postergeist
08-27-2009, 09:21 AM
Hey postie!
Interesting that they would request a security system and curtains for their sliding glass door? I wonder why. That's unusual, isn't it?
well- yeah, lol- did you see what all was requested? They have most of the things they asked for fulfilled now.
IMO- if I didn't have any curtains for a window or patio door, I'd improvise and just throw up a blanket or a flat sheet. I'm guessing the door never had a set, and maybe they were getting looky loos or media peering in? Haven't seen a pic of their home to see how close that door is to the street- if it faces the street or what.
That's why I thought she must've had her keys with her, or they are missing- for them to want a security system. It's unknown if they got one with surv. cams like the A's did.
If no keys were missing- I'd just stick with our old tried and true, our dogs and our guns.
imo
(*the family gets bonus points for thanking their community, etc. on their site)
thank you for the info just42day....hmm
then if she left before the downpour, I'd think she'd want to hoof it back when it hit- unless she was prepared with a rain jacket and a brolly.
I've only seen one mention of what she was wearing. White top and tan pants. Nothing about a rain jacket and/or umbrella.
well- yeah, lol- did you see what all was requested? They have most of the things they asked for fulfilled now.
IMO- if I didn't have any curtains for a window or patio door, I'd improvise and just throw up a blanket or a flat sheet. I'm guessing the door never had a set, and maybe they were getting looky loos or media peering in? Haven't seen a pic of their home to see how close that door is to the street- if it faces the street or what.
That's why I thought she must've had her keys with her, or they are missing- for them to want a security system. It's unknown if they got one with surv. cams like the A's did.
If no keys were missing- I'd just stick with our old tried and true, our dogs and our guns.
imo
(*the family gets bonus points for thanking their community, etc. on their site)
Do you have the link to the site handy? I would search but..I'm too lazy and at work. lol
Thanksyeradoll!
Cheri_G
08-27-2009, 09:25 AM
Yes, and apparently his son recognized the numbers? Or something like that? I wonder what they meant by that.
It took me a while to track this down.
http://www.ajc.com/news/police-testing-blairsville-117175.html
Fred Roberts found the cell while mowing his yard on Friday night. He checked out the numbers, which his son recognized, and called the GBI, he said.
Maybe they are friends of the family? One possibility: Kristi probably had her parent's number programmed into her phone and if they are friends with the family its reasonable to think they know their home phone number and would recognize it when they saw it.
Postergeist
08-27-2009, 09:31 AM
I've only seen one mention of what she was wearing. White top and tan pants. Nothing about a rain jacket and/or umbrella.
well- then they didn't have anyone like George A. living in the home then, that can describe what family is wearing 31 days later- hmm.
(including accessories, bags and footwear!)
Remind me again- who all was said to be in the home when she headed out?
well- we've certainly seen more descriptive posters out there before- usually will list a person's scars, moles, tattoos, jewelry last seen wearing, a watch, if they need corrective lenses...
oh does this remind you of our case out in the NW?!
Postergeist
08-27-2009, 09:34 AM
Do you have the link to the site handy? I would search but..I'm too lazy and at work. lol
Thanksyeradoll!
omg you lazybutt! lol it's the last post on the LINK thread I put there- and that's a short link thread, 1 whopping page!
:tonguewag:
but just so you won't have to open another window-
here ya go-
http://kristicornwell.com/
well- then they didn't have anyone like George A. living in the home then, that can describe what family is wearing 31 days later- hmm.
(including accessories, bags and footwear!)
Remind me again- who all was said to be in the home when she headed out?
well- we've certainly seen more descriptive posters out there before- usually will list a person's scars, moles, tattoos, jewelry last seen wearing, a watch, if they need corrective lenses...
oh does this remind you of our case out in the NW?!
It's crossed my mind. :unsure:
omg you lazybutt! lol it's the last post on the LINK thread I put there- and that's a short link thread, 1 whopping page!
:tonguewag:
but just so you won't have to open another window-
here ya go-
http://kristicornwell.com/
Thanks. I have to head to a meeting in a bit and will look at the site in more detail later. Couldn't help but notice this immeiately because it says "New Request". Asking the family members to drop the photos off at this store? I thought that was odd. Any locals know what store this is and who owns it?
Assistance from Kristi’s Family and Friends (NEW)
If you are a family member or friend of Kristi’s who has RECENT photos or video that include Kristi that we may be able to use in the search for her, please make copies if possible and drop off the item(s) at Kate’s Western Store at the corner of Highway 515 and Foster Road. Place the item in an envelope marked for the Cornwell Family and include your contact info. If you cannot make a copy, please indicate that the item is an original and make sure your contact info is included with the item(s) and we will make every effort to return them to you.
Thanks!!
The Cornwell Family
Cheri_G
08-27-2009, 09:46 AM
well- then they didn't have anyone like George A. living in the home then, that can describe what family is wearing 31 days later- hmm.
(including accessories, bags and footwear!)
Remind me again- who all was said to be in the home when she headed out?
well- we've certainly seen more descriptive posters out there before- usually will list a person's scars, moles, tattoos, jewelry last seen wearing, a watch, if they need corrective lenses...
oh does this remind you of our case out in the NW?!
I've wondered from the begining about the lack of description. As you've pointed out we're use to seeing a lot more identifiers reported and included on the flyers.
I think her parents were probably home when Kristi left for her walk, but I don't remember seeing that specifically reported anywhere.
Postergeist
08-27-2009, 09:47 AM
YW- please deposit one dollar to continue! :wink:
I was actually a bit surprised that their web site hadn't been put in the sticky earlier- so I was reading on their site yesterday and yep- did notice the request for recent photos.
I knew there had been discussion on here as to -odd that the family only seemed to have much older video footage and pics of her.
Apparently, they weren't one to snap a lot of pics, and I do know sometimes people don't like having their photo taken much.
The saddest are when the young kids go missing and the family only has photos that are a year or more older, and the child has vastly changed in looks and hair styles.
Okay- you'll be off to your meeting and I'll be off to fix breakfast.
c'ya later!
Postergeist
08-27-2009, 09:53 AM
I've wondered from the begining about the lack of description. As you've pointed out we're use to seeing a lot more identifiers reported and included on the flyers.
I think her parents were probably home when Kristi left for her walk, but I don't remember seeing that specifically reported anywhere.
I know Cheri! :sad: From her photos, we can tell she has pierced ears, even tho they don't list that either.
Maybe the family didn't have much interaction with her that day or evening to pay much attention to her attire. Maybe she goes bare foot while in the house and they can't tell which kind of footwear she wore that would be missing?
(even tho a flip flop was reported to be found- did the family ID it as hers? I mean drive down any road and you'll see some sort of shoe, heck- there's even a web site out there of lone shoes/boots/sandal pics)
again- just not much helpful info out there- wow.
Cheri_G
08-27-2009, 10:10 AM
I know Cheri! :sad: From her photos, we can tell she has pierced ears, even tho they don't list that either.
Maybe the family didn't have much interaction with her that day or evening to pay much attention to her attire. Maybe she goes bare foot while in the house and they can't tell which kind of footwear she wore that would be missing?
(even tho a flip flop was reported to be found- did the family ID it as hers? I mean drive down any road and you'll see some sort of shoe, heck- there's even a web site out there of lone shoes/boots/sandal pics)
again- just not much helpful info out there- wow.
Even if they hadn't had much interaction with Kristi throughout the day, they must have seen her at some point and have some idea what she was wearing at that time.
A quick search of her room and the hamper would probably have told them if she was still in the same clothes they last saw her in or if she had changed.
Looking in her closet or checking the coat rack might tell them if she took a jacket with her.
They must have some idea of which shoes she most often wears. Shouldn't take much effort to figure out if those are in the house or gone.
I think you mentioned jewelry before. I don't wear any, but I know a lot of people who have necklaces, bracelets, rings, watches, etc. that they wear daily, sometimes never taking certain items off.
It just seems to me that there is a lot of information of this type they could/should be providing and I can't see how making these types of identifiers public could hurt the investigation, so what's stopping them from doing it?
ginky41
08-27-2009, 10:40 AM
Morning IS friends....
Praying today is the day we'll get some answers about Kristi :rose:
happy2bme
08-27-2009, 10:47 AM
Morning IS friends....
Praying today is the day we'll get some answers about Kristi :rose:
I sure hope so. I just don't understand why they are not giving anymore info.
ginky41
08-27-2009, 10:55 AM
I sure hope so. I just don't understand why they are not giving anymore info.
I hope that means they are closing in on someone.
What seems strange to me is that right in the heart of Blairsville they are possibly showing a grainy surveillance photo and now requesting additional photos of Kristi and such..... Why aren't they "publishing" that information (ie. the photo in a newspaper or on tv or something) so that they can reach a broader audience? Does that make sense?
Ice Cycle
08-27-2009, 10:57 AM
G Morning,
Just checking in to see if anything breaking, but see not. Maybe since the weekend is close LE will give some updates to the Media.
I'll check back later.
openminded
08-27-2009, 10:57 AM
Good Morning
I also checked online for any updates and found none. I did come across that old article of that man who tried to arrest the mayor and pretended to be LE. He told LE he was helping with the search for Kristi. I was surprised at how quickly LE ruled him out as a possible suspect which led me to think how quickly they ruled out DD and her 3 ex husbands.
Not saying it's a bad thing. I just wonder why some agencies are on the ball while others don't rule anyone out until they have more. Maybe as we've been saying, they have more than they're telling the public?
Do we know if any searches are being planned? I haven't had time to check Kristi's website yet.
If the GBI is stil involved, I'm not surprised. They are not usually terribly forthcoming from what I remember of previous cases. Until something happens, of course.
I hope they know a lot more than we do and that the case is not going cold.
ginky41
08-27-2009, 10:58 AM
Thanks. I have to head to a meeting in a bit and will look at the site in more detail later. Couldn't help but notice this immeiately because it says "New Request". Asking the family members to drop the photos off at this store? I thought that was odd. Any locals know what store this is and who owns it?
respectfully snipped....
I wonder if that's simply an unofficial command center of sorts? Maybe they are asking people to drop stuff off there rather than at the parents house? In a town that small lots of people probably know where Kristi's parents live and they're just trying to keep it away from their home. Just a thought.
Secondly, perhaps again being part of a small town, maybe that's why the neighbor recognized the numbers in Kristi's phone. Maybe lots of the numbers were neighbors or something.
C.Hound
08-27-2009, 11:16 AM
http://kristicornwell.com/requests-from-kristi-cornwells-family/
"The family of missing person Kristi Cornwell is requesting the following:
At this time the family is requesting privacy at their home. They are requesting no phone calls and no visitors at this time.
We are deeply appreciative of the concern of the community, but in the last few days the visitors and phone calls have become overwhelming.
We are very appreciative of the care shown by the community and ask everyone to continue to pray for Kristi’s return.
We are still involved in gathering evidence, working with law enforcement, working with the media and working in every possible way to find Kristi."
C.Hound
08-27-2009, 11:22 AM
Hi everyone. Does anybody know if LE held a press conference early in the investigation, or has all the information been given via newspaper articles and interviews? If a press conference was held, does anyone have a link to it?
Thanks.
I wonder if that's simply an unofficial command center of sorts? Maybe they are asking people to drop stuff off there rather than at the parents house? In a town that small lots of people probably know where Kristi's parents live and they're just trying to keep it away from their home. Just a thought.
Secondly, perhaps again being part of a small town, maybe that's why the neighbor recognized the numbers in Kristi's phone. Maybe lots of the numbers were neighbors or something.
Ahhhh...yes! I keep forgetting it's a small town of only 570. Makes sense ginky
aproudmom
08-27-2009, 11:47 AM
I looked also - would no new news be due to the gag order?
a gag order? wow did not know that..
mitzi
08-27-2009, 11:59 AM
[QUOTE=n/t;13407639]Thanks. I have to head to a meeting in a bit and will look at the site in more detail later. Couldn't help but notice this immeiately because it says "New Request". Asking the family members to drop the photos off at this store? I thought that was odd. Any locals know what store this is and who owns it?
respectfully snipped
The store the items are to be dropped off at is Kate's/Marathon. The Marathon is a gas station and little store and then on the end is Kate's, which is a small tack shop/feed store. The store is owned by Kristi's former in-laws, the Brackett's. It is on the corner of Foster and 515.
sinagua
08-27-2009, 12:13 PM
And it was raining cats and dogs that night...REALLY bad storms on Tues, and that part of the area might have gotten some on Wed as well.
That is what I remember reading, too. I can't believe that the cell phone was out in those elements and still powered up, when the guy found it.
So, either this guy had it from somewhere else, or the phone was put there that morning.
I think the phone is a key to this. moo
Pomme
08-27-2009, 12:17 PM
I agree - the phone and the calls made to and from it are definitely key in this. And right now, they're unknown to us - at least from LE.
Please let there be some kind of break here! (Where's the praying icon when you need it?)
Ice Cycle
08-27-2009, 12:25 PM
I wonder if that's simply an unofficial command center of sorts? Maybe they are asking people to drop stuff off there rather than at the parents house? In a town that small lots of people probably know where Kristi's parents live and they're just trying to keep it away from their home. Just a thought.
Secondly, perhaps again being part of a small town, maybe that's why the neighbor recognized the numbers in Kristi's phone. Maybe lots of the numbers were neighbors or something.
The first part I agree but the second part, I don't know as I have a hard time recognizing my own family's (and my own). Is it certain that the neighbor said he recognized the number?
mitzi
08-27-2009, 12:52 PM
The first part I agree but the second part, I don't know as I have a hard time recognizing my own family's (and my own). Is it certain that the neighbor said he recognized the number?
Is it possible that this was a cameraphone, and Kristi had people's phone numbers tied to their picture? Maybe when this boy was looking through the pictures, he recognized Kristi's son from school, or possibly someone else in the family? With everyone in the area already knowing what happened, it might have only taken recognizing 1 or 2 of her family members to realize LE needed to be called?
doradoll
08-27-2009, 01:18 PM
I can't find if it was reported that dogs located her scent. Does anyone know?
I hope she is found soon, one way or another. The not knowing for her family seems too much to bare.
(On a good note, it is being reported on Breaking News that a girl abducted into a car by 2 people in 1991 has been found!!! Jaycee Dugard. I guess this is why people keep the hope even when it seems impossible.)
Breazy
08-27-2009, 01:23 PM
I haven't posted but have been following and must state one thing:
There is NO WAY that Kristi's phone worked when found if it had been in the kind of weather that has been reported. It had to have been dumped a short time span before being found and not been subjected to the water damage that would be caused by severe storms.
ginky41
08-27-2009, 01:25 PM
That is what I remember reading, too. I can't believe that the cell phone was out in those elements and still powered up, when the guy found it.
So, either this guy had it from somewhere else, or the phone was put there that morning.
I think the phone is a key to this. moo
Hadn't thought of that. Very interesting. Depending on exactly where the phone was found it's possible it was partly shielded from the elements but I would think that it would at least show some signs it had been exposed....if indeed it was. Most phones now have those little stickers on the battery and also inside the battery compartment that show water damage.
For those of you that might not know....many current cellphones have little tiny round, white stickers on the battery somewhere and also inside the battery cover. These stickers are white but they have a bunch of red XXX's or +++'s on them that, when wet, wash away and turn the stickers to a pink color. Or in my case....when my 3 year old totally submerged my cellphone about a year ago, it washes those stickers away completely. LOL. Those stickers is how the cellphone companies can tell if there's been water damage to a phone.
Also, there are some known tricks for drying out "wet" cell phones. #1) you can bury them in a bowl of rice which draws out the moisture very well...depending on the amount of moisture in the phone. Or, #2) you can bury the phone in a bowl of those little silica gel packs you find in shoeboxes, purses, various other items - know what I'm talking about? Those are also good for drawing out moisture, however, the stickers would still show whether or not there had been water damage.
Breazy
08-27-2009, 01:25 PM
I can't find if it was reported that dogs located her scent. Does anyone know?
I hope she is found soon, one way or another. The not knowing for her family seems too much to bare.
(On a good note, it is being reported on Breaking News that a girl abducted into a car by 2 people in 1991 has been found!!! Jaycee Dugard. I guess this is why people keep the hope even when it seems impossible.)
That's AWESOME news!! I'm going to read about . . .
Breazy
08-27-2009, 01:28 PM
Hadn't thought of that. Very interesting. Depending on exactly where the phone was found it's possible it was partly shielded from the elements but I would think that it would at least show some signs it had been exposed....if indeed it was. Most phones now have those little stickers on the battery and also inside the battery compartment that show water damage.
For those of you that might not know....many current cellphones have little tiny round, white stickers on the battery somewhere and also inside the battery cover. These stickers are white but they have a bunch of red XXX's or +++'s on them that, when wet, washes away the marks and turns the stickers to a pink color. Or in my case....when my 3 year old totally submerged my cellphone about a year ago, it washes those stickers away completely. LOL. Those stickers is how the cellphone companies can tell if there's been water damage to a phone.
Also, there are some known tricks for drying out "wet" cell phones. #1) you can bury them in a bowl of rice which draws out the moisture very well...depending on the amount of moisture in the phone. Or, #2) you can bury the phone in a bowl of those little silica gel packs you find in shoeboxes, purses, various other items - know what I'm talking about? Those are also good for drawing out moisture, however, the stickers would still show whether or not there had been water damage.
Thanks. I'm going to try one of those tips next time. I can't tell you how many phones my family has ruined because of water, lol.
Leanne Weich
08-27-2009, 01:45 PM
Earlier in this thread, people were talking about Kristi's parents should have an idea of what she was wearing. It got me to thinking about my own DD and her fiance who live with us. They went to the gym last night and, although I spoke to both of them before they left, couldn't quite recall what they were wearing. I went into the washing hamper now and realize I'm certainly no George Anthony. Had the fiance almost right because he generally wears black sweatpants and a white t-shirt. Last night he had on black cargo type pants. My DD I was totally off the mark. I thought she had black leggings and a black t-shirt on. She actually had navy sweatpants with a light blue t-shirt on. Guess I don't pay as much attention as I thought I did. To be very honest, if either of them went missing, I'd never be able to tell what they were wearing from going through their room and checking their closets because they both have so many clothes, unless it was something they wore regularly that made a specific impression on me, I would be useless.
ginky41
08-27-2009, 01:53 PM
Earlier in this thread, people were talking about Kristi's parents should have an idea of what she was wearing. It got me to thinking about my own DD and her fiance who live with us. They went to the gym last night and, although I spoke to both of them before they left, couldn't quite recall what they were wearing. I went into the washing hamper now and realize I'm certainly no George Anthony. Had the fiance almost right because he generally wears black sweatpants and a white t-shirt. Last night he had on black cargo type pants. My DD I was totally off the mark. I thought she had black leggings and a black t-shirt on. She actually had navy sweatpants with a light blue t-shirt on. Guess I don't pay as much attention as I thought I did. To be very honest, if either of them went missing, I'd never be able to tell what they were wearing from going through their room and checking their closets because they both have so many clothes, unless it was something they wore regularly that made a specific impression on me, I would be useless.
I had the same thought this morning too, but I took it a step further.... If (God forbid) my husband disappeared and I didn't remember what he was wearing or hadn't seen him that day (I leave for work before he gets up), I'm not sure I'd be able to tell you which "outfit" was missing from his wardrobe. And I do all his laundry! There are a few pieces that I might be able to identify, a pair of camo cargo shorts for example, but I'm not sure I could tell you which of shirts might be missing. :confused:
Lots of the cases I follow talk about how family members/spouses noticed that a particular item of clothing was missing (S. Peterson comes to mind) but I'm not sure I could recall. :unsure:
mitzi
08-27-2009, 01:55 PM
A friend of mine recently dropped her iphone in a toilet. She retreived it and it was dead. By the time she got home from her business trip a few days later, it was working. So you never know.
Ice Cycle
08-27-2009, 02:36 PM
Hadn't thought of that. Very interesting. Depending on exactly where the phone was found it's possible it was partly shielded from the elements but I would think that it would at least show some signs it had been exposed....if indeed it was. Most phones now have those little stickers on the battery and also inside the battery compartment that show water damage.
For those of you that might not know....many current cellphones have little tiny round, white stickers on the battery somewhere and also inside the battery cover. These stickers are white but they have a bunch of red XXX's or +++'s on them that, when wet, wash away and turn the stickers to a pink color. Or in my case....when my 3 year old totally submerged my cellphone about a year ago, it washes those stickers away completely. LOL. Those stickers is how the cellphone companies can tell if there's been water damage to a phone.
Also, there are some known tricks for drying out "wet" cell phones. #1) you can bury them in a bowl of rice which draws out the moisture very well...depending on the amount of moisture in the phone. Or, #2) you can bury the phone in a bowl of those little silica gel packs you find in shoeboxes, purses, various other items - know what I'm talking about? Those are also good for drawing out moisture, however, the stickers would still show whether or not there had been water damage.
Hi,
I have had some of these experiences also and did the rice thing, it did start working but only about 10 min. I did know about the sticker. What is odd is I have put 2 different phones in the washer and one went kaput but the other one/time the other one dried out and worked. Then daughter had one that she dropped and was in the yard overnight and rained on and later worked (but only a little rain). So it must depend on the phone and or how wet it gets.
Ice Cycle
08-27-2009, 02:40 PM
Is it possible that this was a cameraphone, and Kristi had people's phone numbers tied to their picture? Maybe when this boy was looking through the pictures, he recognized Kristi's son from school, or possibly someone else in the family? With everyone in the area already knowing what happened, it might have only taken recognizing 1 or 2 of her family members to realize LE needed to be called?
Yeah this was my thought too but I have read a couple of times that he actually recognized the number, that is why I was asking. But surly LE has checked this person and his explanation out.
just42day97
08-27-2009, 02:59 PM
I haven't posted but have been following and must state one thing:
There is NO WAY that Kristi's phone worked when found if it had been in the kind of weather that has been reported. It had to have been dumped a short time span before being found and not been subjected to the water damage that would be caused by severe storms.
I would have to agree with that....
ginky41
08-27-2009, 03:20 PM
Ooooooohhhhh, I hate to see things slowing down on this case. :crying:
Where are you Kristi??
doctor_J
08-27-2009, 04:18 PM
Hello everyone. Just read thru the thread and Kristi's site and see no news.
I see the family have isolated themselves and are not talking (apparently even to the cummunity). Wonder if they were told by LE to be quiet or if they're just to overwhelmed. We know there wouldn't be an actual "gag order" from a judge, until maybe an arrest, right?
I'm hoping this means they have a suspect. I can't think of any other reason. Any ideas?
sinagua
08-27-2009, 04:30 PM
OK. At the very least, the police would be able to tell if the phone had laid there all that time, since it stormed.
mwell
08-27-2009, 05:01 PM
Hello! New to board...have been following for a bit. I live near Blairsville and I am very disturbed by Kristi's case. For those of you that don't live in the North GA Mtns, you have no idea just how remote many of the roads are up here. Also, from Ellijay to Hiawassee, is what I call "second home country". There are hundreds if not more vacant homes. A person could "hide-out" for days at a remote furnished cabin...especially if you knew the area. Just thinking that Kristi and her abductor could hide for a while even hiding vehicle in a garage.
On a different note...I am glad the family has a website. In the age of technology and the internet, I would think that Kristi's abductor would scroll through some of the info and follow the case. I am no computer wiz but would think that the FBI would be able to access IP address that log on to Kristi's site. Sure that would take days to filter through. But I guess that would be a needle in a hay stack. Maybe there is some way to track an IP address to someone she may have conversed with on the internet. Just a thought.
There is also a fundraiser for Kristi scheduled for this Sat. Info can be found under events at blairsville.com. I think this is a great public gathering. I am sure that LE will be there "profiling" those who attend. I say this because of inside information from a murder that happened several years ago with the UGA law student. I think that case is still unsolved but anyway, they held a memorial service for several years and LE was always there to see who showed up, thinking her killer was there. You never know, Kristi's perp could be that bold and show up to a gathering.
Well, thanks for listening. I know my thoughts are all over the place!
Mr FATE
08-27-2009, 05:42 PM
O/T - just wanted to give you all an update on Misty Croslyn-Cummings. If someone wants to copy this over - that's fine.
TJ Ward gave her a Layered Voice Analysis - she failed completely and totally. Misty got her name correct and that was all. She failed every other question.
What happened?
Tim Miller paid all of TJ's expenses. Misty spoke to TJ before he left Atlanta for Orlando. In that conversation - she asked TJ to come down and clear her name.
TJ indicated that she knows what happened to Haleigh and where she might be.
Ron Cummings said he was glad that TJ was giving her the LVA.
I'm glad you're running her through.
Ron Cummings in not involved according to TJ.
Ron said - She was sleeping with someone while I was at work.
Misty was stressed or deceitful in all questions.
LVA demonstration.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4c6Md3TgGCE
Gerry and Kate McCann
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HLJ_SKvzUD4&feature=channel
Anthrax Suspect
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6l9IGvW5VwM&feature=channel_page
seemsodd
08-27-2009, 06:44 PM
It took me a while to track this down.
http://www.ajc.com/news/police-testing-blairsville-117175.html
Maybe they are friends of the family? One possibility: Kristi probably had her parent's number programmed into her phone and if they are friends with the family its reasonable to think they know their home phone number and would recognize it when they saw it.
Fred Roberts was an insurance agent for several he retired and sold his business to another person (Cotton States Insurance Co. Blairsville GA. ) everyone knows Fred and his family in our community. Kristi's mother taught school everyone knows her too.
seemsodd
08-27-2009, 06:48 PM
Thanks. I have to head to a meeting in a bit and will look at the site in more detail later. Couldn't help but notice this immeiately because it says "New Request". Asking the family members to drop the photos off at this store? I thought that was odd. Any locals know what store this is and who owns it?
Assistance from Kristi’s Family and Friends (NEW)
If you are a family member or friend of Kristi’s who has RECENT photos or video that include Kristi that we may be able to use in the search for her, please make copies if possible and drop off the item(s) at Kate’s Western Store at the corner of Highway 515 and Foster Road. Place the item in an envelope marked for the Cornwell Family and include your contact info. If you cannot make a copy, please indicate that the item is an original and make sure your contact info is included with the item(s) and we will make every effort to return them to you.
Thanks!!
The Cornwell Family
Kates Marathon, it's a store owened by Kristi's sons grandfather (her 1st husband's father)
Ice Cycle
08-27-2009, 06:54 PM
Kates Marathon, it's a store owened by Kristi's sons grandfather (her 1st husband's father)
Seemsodd,
Do you know how close this Marathon is to where she was abducted and her parents house?
seemsodd
08-27-2009, 06:55 PM
Ahhhh...yes! I keep forgetting it's a small town of only 570. Makes sense ginky
Actually our county is more or less a retirement community however we have over 20,000 plus full time residents.
I don't believe the GBI gave any other info other than the tv interviews. Not much there.
seemsodd
08-27-2009, 07:09 PM
Seemsodd,
Do you know how close this Marathon is to where she was abducted and her parents house?
0.1 mile foster road (Kates Marathon) runs into Jones creek road where Kristi was walking
Ice Cycle
08-27-2009, 07:16 PM
0.1 mile foster road (Kates Marathon) runs into Jones creek road where Kristi was walking
Hu, so I wonder if she had been there that day at all and also if they have a video cameras set up where maybe that picture of the guy came from?
RainyNiteNTx
08-27-2009, 07:16 PM
I'm not local...but I was driving near where Kristi lived on the day she went missing...And it was raining cats and dogs that night...REALLY bad storms on Tues, and that part of the area might have gotten some on Wed as well...But on Tues the storms were really bad...They should have started where Kristi was walking not long after she went missing...
Thanks so much for that information. It has to be a miracle that cell phone survived that storm. I read ahead and found some good posts here about how to dry out a cell phone but I doubt that the man and son who found the phone would have known to do all of that. It sounds like they were able to access the numbers upon finding it.
RainyNiteNTx
08-27-2009, 07:20 PM
I haven't posted but have been following and must state one thing:
There is NO WAY that Kristi's phone worked when found if it had been in the kind of weather that has been reported. It had to have been dumped a short time span before being found and not been subjected to the water damage that would be caused by severe storms.
This was my thought as well. It might could survive some moisture (although mine never have) or some raindrops, but intense storms as has been reported? I would have thought it would be caked with not only water, but mud. I wonder about the condition of the phone when it was found.
RainyNiteNTx
08-27-2009, 07:23 PM
0.1 mile foster road (Kates Marathon) runs into Jones creek road where Kristi was walking
The store is 0.1 miles from where she was abducted?
seemsodd
08-27-2009, 07:32 PM
The store is 0.1 miles from where she was abducted?
I don't know exactly where she was abducted the store is 0.1 mile from the parents home.
seemsodd
08-27-2009, 07:33 PM
Hu, so I wonder if she had been there that day at all and also if they have a video cameras set up where maybe that picture of the guy came from?
I live on the other side of blairsville going toward young harris, I have been in the Marathon one time it is a fairly new store less than a year old I would assume JMO it would but I didn't notice when I was there.
doctor_J
08-27-2009, 07:52 PM
I don't know exactly where she was abducted the store is 0.1 mile from the parents home.
0.1 miles is like right next door. If that's true it brings up a lot of possibilities. I'm assuming that at 1/10 mile they can see the station from the house and vice versa? I didn't see it that close on the map. Could someone watch her leave the house from the station?
seemsodd
08-27-2009, 07:59 PM
no, the house is up a fairly long driveway with lots of trees around it.
seemsodd
08-27-2009, 08:06 PM
http://www.unioncountyga.gov/home.htm
I'm not sure if this link will work it's the local tax assessor's link you can search property records from there pull up the map and see how many homes are on the same road as the Cornwell's home you will be amazed at how large our community really is.
I then take the address enter it into map quest to get the miles from one address to another on this road.
Ice Cycle
08-27-2009, 08:30 PM
no, the house is up a fairly long driveway with lots of trees around it.
But maybe she stopped in there to buy water or something, I had read where she was on the way back from the walk so is that a store she could of stopped at on her route? BTW thanks for the info.
seemsodd
08-27-2009, 09:02 PM
I live here in blairsville and I don't know exactly where on Jones creek Kristi was actually walking when she was abducted.
The only info. we have is what we read in the news papers or hear second or third hand.
What I have heard thru local second and third hand info could be only gossip but this is what people around here are saying..
1- Her flip flops were found at the site where she was taken.
2-Her cell phone was found in Fred Roberts yard
3- A blurry photo of someone was shown to drivers at a road check set up while looking for Kristi at the 325 road start of road where cell phone was found comming off state rd 515 in front of the shell station a person of interest wanting to know if anyone has seen this man I didn't see the photo.
4- The family aren't talking because they wasn't aware Kristi and Mr. Davis had a serious relationship as he has stated on several occasions, actually rumor is they never met the man until the abduction.
I have always heard if you give someone enough rope they will eventually hang them self I feel that is what Mr. Davis is doing JMO.
Pomme
08-27-2009, 09:04 PM
I live here in blairsville and I don't know exactly where on Jones creek Kristi was actually walking when she was abducted.
The only info. we have is what we read in the news papers or hear second or third hand.
What I have heard thru local second and third hand info could be only gossip but this is what people around here are saying..
1- Her flip flops were found at the site where she was taken.
2-Her cell phone was found in Fred Roberts yard
3- A blurry photo of someone was shown to drivers at a road check set up while looking for Kristi at the 325 road start of road where cell phone was found comming off state rd 515 in front of the shell station a person of interest wanting to know if anyone has seen this man I didn't see the photo.
4- The family aren't talking because they wasn't aware Kristi and Mr. Davis had a serious relationship as he has stated on several occasions, actually rumor is they never met the man until the abduction.
I have always heard if you give someone enough rope they will eventually hang them self I feel that is what Mr. Davis is doing JMO.
Thanks for this info, Seemsodd.
RainyNiteNTx
08-27-2009, 09:15 PM
no, the house is up a fairly long driveway with lots of trees around it.
Thanks so much for all of your information. I guess this would answer the question someone asked earlier about how far the house was from the street. This was in reference to the request for some window shades from the family IIRC.
RainyNiteNTx
08-27-2009, 09:17 PM
I live here in blairsville and I don't know exactly where on Jones creek Kristi was actually walking when she was abducted.
The only info. we have is what we read in the news papers or hear second or third hand.
What I have heard thru local second and third hand info could be only gossip but this is what people around here are saying..
1- Her flip flops were found at the site where she was taken.
2-Her cell phone was found in Fred Roberts yard
3- A blurry photo of someone was shown to drivers at a road check set up while looking for Kristi at the 325 road start of road where cell phone was found comming off state rd 515 in front of the shell station a person of interest wanting to know if anyone has seen this man I didn't see the photo.
4- The family aren't talking because they wasn't aware Kristi and Mr. Davis had a serious relationship as he has stated on several occasions, actually rumor is they never met the man until the abduction.
I have always heard if you give someone enough rope they will eventually hang them self I feel that is what Mr. Davis is doing JMO.
(BOLDED BY ME)
I find the part of your post that I bolded very interesting.
RainyNiteNTx
08-27-2009, 09:21 PM
well- yeah, lol- did you see what all was requested? They have most of the things they asked for fulfilled now.
IMO- if I didn't have any curtains for a window or patio door, I'd improvise and just throw up a blanket or a flat sheet. I'm guessing the door never had a set, and maybe they were getting looky loos or media peering in? Haven't seen a pic of their home to see how close that door is to the street- if it faces the street or what.
That's why I thought she must've had her keys with her, or they are missing- for them to want a security system. It's unknown if they got one with surv. cams like the A's did.
If no keys were missing- I'd just stick with our old tried and true, our dogs and our guns.
imo
(*the family gets bonus points for thanking their community, etc. on their site)
Post #75 from SeemsOdd said their house is well off the road surrounded by trees.
seemsodd
08-27-2009, 09:24 PM
I do too, local gossip you understand this is a small town but it seems to ring true to me I keep hearing this over and over from people that aren't really drama people they are really angry at Mr. Davis.
RainyNiteNTx
08-27-2009, 09:29 PM
I do too, local gossip you understand this is a small town but it seems to ring true to me I keep hearing this over and over from people that aren't really drama people they are really angry at Mr. Davis.
That is what some on here have been speculating about. Why would he do this I wonder? Gosh I hate to even think it is about HIS 15 minutes of fame....surely not.
Mr FATE
08-27-2009, 09:31 PM
I do too, local gossip you understand this is a small town but it seems to ring true to me I keep hearing this over and over from people that aren't really drama people they are really angry at Mr. Davis.
I can surely understand that they are angry with him...but does the Cornwell family suspect him in anyway? if you have heard.
TIA
seemsodd
08-27-2009, 09:42 PM
Thats what most of us think, he doesn't know what has happened to her nor does he care only wants to enjoy the media attention he has been getting.
Every interview he does he becomes more animated the friendship they had in his words has now become a conversation of spending the rest of their life together... there's no info. that brings the family or LE closer to finding Kristi actually if you watch his interviews you will realize you know more about him and his ministry than Krist's abduction.
I don't know Mr. Davis only seen him on TV but he's not helping Kristi or her family.
Ice Cycle
08-27-2009, 09:50 PM
Well it seems to me if the store was only 0.1 miles from Krisit's parents home and the store was owned by her last ex's Father then it is very likely Kristi visited that store while she was there. Then of course that makes me wonder does last ex lives close by there also and of course who is the guy in the photo LE has, which they obviously want to locate for some reason.
ginky41
08-27-2009, 09:51 PM
Thanks Odd....Always interesting to get a local's perspective. Guilty of playing a part in her abduction or not, it's unfortunate it's playing out this way for Kristi's family.
Makes you wonder what Kristi would say if she were to turn up? If DD is innocent, I wonder if he's thought about that? Could that mean he knows she won't?
seemsodd
08-27-2009, 10:03 PM
Like I said in an earlier post "GIVE SOMEONE ENOUGH ROPE THEY WILL EVENTUALY HANG THEMSELF" I think Mr. Davis is the walking example of this... his evolving interviews may come back to bite him..
It's getting close to bedtime up here gotta get up at 4:30 in the am to go to work have a good night all.
Mr FATE
08-27-2009, 10:04 PM
Thats what most of us think, he doesn't know what has happened to her nor does he care only wants to enjoy the media attention he has been getting.
interesting that some feel he doesn't know what happened. I wonder if he has revealed the entire contents of the phone call. it's natural to wonder that - or did he simply make up more than was said in the first place.
Every interview he does he becomes more animated the friendship they had in his words has now become a conversation of spending the rest of their life together... there's no info. that brings the family or LE closer to finding Kristi actually if you watch his interviews you will realize you know more about him and his ministry than Krist's abduction.
bold by me
I basically said the same thing and was called - anti-religious or some such non-sense.
I don't know Mr. Davis only seen him on TV but he's not helping Kristi or her family.
does anyone really know this guy?
I hope and pray Kristi is found soon - the longer this goes on - the less attention it will receive and if the LE know anything, they would be best to share it sooner rather than later. I doubt they have much more than they have reveled, but I could be wrong.
Mr FATE
08-27-2009, 10:16 PM
regarding this grainy image -
I wonder why these video cameras have the worst possible lenses, but that's beside the point.
I would imagine that the person captured on the image is not Kristi - after all, most know her... so I speculate that the image is of someone unknown in the area.
that's only logical.
whether or not the person on the still capture is related to the case is unknown, but still needs to be checked out and cleared.
doctor_J
08-27-2009, 10:41 PM
Thanks Odd....Always interesting to get a local's perspective. Guilty of playing a part in her abduction or not, it's unfortunate it's playing out this way for Kristi's family.
Makes you wonder what Kristi would say if she were to turn up? If DD is innocent, I wonder if he's thought about that? Could that mean he knows she won't?
I'm thinking she liked that kind of thing. I can barely stand to watch an interview all the way through. It's like flashbacks from my youth,,,endless hours of that sing-songy speech. I cant' imagine he had anything to do with it, just too far fetched but I suspect he's enjoying the national spotlight.
To be fair, witnesses to a kidnapping, whether by eye or ear, are a rare commodity so I'm sure the media really has hounded him. He can't help that, by nature, he loves the sound of his own voice. Bet he's keeping a "journal" and is already planning his speaking engagements and spiritual books.
It's the family we haven't seen or heard that breaks my heart. I can't imagine their suffering. It must be compounded to see this stranger talk about regaining his life with their daughter/mother. I really hope his God leads him to shut up and sneak back under the radar, for their sake. He might just have to listen for that "still , small voice" in order for that to happen.
ETA -- thanks for the info and welcome seemsodd
just42day97
08-27-2009, 11:33 PM
I live here in blairsville and I don't know exactly where on Jones creek Kristi was actually walking when she was abducted.
The only info. we have is what we read in the news papers or hear second or third hand.
What I have heard thru local second and third hand info could be only gossip but this is what people around here are saying..
1- Her flip flops were found at the site where she was taken.
2-Her cell phone was found in Fred Roberts yard
3- A blurry photo of someone was shown to drivers at a road check set up while looking for Kristi at the 325 road start of road where cell phone was found comming off state rd 515 in front of the shell station a person of interest wanting to know if anyone has seen this man I didn't see the photo.
4- The family aren't talking because they wasn't aware Kristi and Mr. Davis had a serious relationship as he has stated on several occasions, actually rumor is they never met the man until the abduction.
I have always heard if you give someone enough rope they will eventually hang them self I feel that is what Mr. Davis is doing JMO.
I've said the same thing about DD and the rope...
Curious
08-27-2009, 11:48 PM
Wow how lucky are we to have a local like seemsodd posting? Hope they come back and keep us up to speed on the local perspectives and happenings. That grainy photo is interesting. Wonder why GBI has not mentioned it? Was it local LE that were flashing it prior to GBI getting involved?
This case has generated quite a stir in the physic world, anyone listened or read any of their readings? They are all over the net right now.
C.Hound
08-27-2009, 11:49 PM
Discussion on a Blairsville Topix forum is centering around the discovery of two bodies found in Crisp County, Georgia, and concern that they may be related to Kristi's case.
From WALB-TV (http://www.walb.com/global/story.asp?s=11004492):
"The GBI is poised to make an arrested in the murders of two people found in a Crisp County cotton field.
A second body was found Thursday morning, about 24 hours after the first was discovered inside a burning SUV. The body found Thursday was in the field about 200 yards from where the SUV was found. Investigators won't say much about the mysterious deaths, but they believe they are closing in on a suspect.
The Crisp County Sheriff's office has identified the owner of that SUV, but hasn't been able to locate that person. It was information from the community that lead them back to the field Thursday morning and they say they're closer to solving this case.
Burned cotton plants not far off Blackshear Road show where the charred van was parked.
Thursday investigators discovered another piece in the puzzle, another body not far away, lying in the field. "This morning at about 8:15 we discovered a second body in that area," said Col. Billy Hancock, Crisp County Sheriff's Office Chief Deputy.
Investigators are saying little about how the man died or his identity.
"It was not burned we know that it was that of a black male at this time we're not ready to release any identification to it or cause of death pending the autopsy," said Hancock.
They gathered more evidence from that cotton field, leaving behind markers.
"Of course we're working with the GBI and the state fire marshal as far as that investigation goes to help us determine what caused the fire and if any accelerants were used," said Hancock.
Without help from seven different agencies including Cordele Police, the medical examiner's office, GSP, and the Crisp County District Attorney the investigation might have moved slower.
"Without all the agencies working together we would not be this far ahead in the investigation," said Special Agent Trebor Randle, GBI-Americus.
Far enough that an arrest was expected.
"Yes ma'am potential arrests in the works," said Randle.
When we asked investigators what led up to two bodies being discovered in the cotton field they said they didn't want to speculate on how the crime occurred.
The body discovered Thursday will be sent to the crime lab in Atlanta. An autopsy is already underway on the body discovered Wednesday. The body was so badly burned they don't even know whether it was a man or a woman. Investigators encourage anyone with information on this case to contact the Crisp County Sheriff's Office and the Americus GBI."
A photo shown as part of a slide show at http://www.cordeledispatch.com/ shows the burned suv, which looks like it may have been white.:sad:
just42day97
08-27-2009, 11:52 PM
Wow how lucky are we to have a local like seemsodd posting? Hope they come back and keep us up to speed on the local perspectives and happenings. That grainy photo is interesting. Wonder why GBI has not mentioned it? Was it local LE that were flashing it prior to GBI getting involved?
This case has generated quite a stir in the physic world, anyone listened or read any of their readings? They are all over the net right now.
I must have missed the link with a pic...I will go back and look...I have company in from out of town and hadn't been here much today
And yes...very lucky to have a local posting here
Curious
08-28-2009, 12:15 AM
I must have missed the link with a pic...I will go back and look...I have company in from out of town and hadn't been here much today
And yes...very lucky to have a local posting here
No link just a mention by seemsodd in her post.
I guess that topix post was not so weird after all. Thanks Chound, I saw that yesterday. Wonder if it was a white suv like the one mentioned early on in this thread?
dulcinea
08-28-2009, 12:17 AM
C. Hound, the link is not working for me. (No fault of yours; it says the page is currently unavailable.) These bodies were found today (8-27-09)? Where is Crisp County in relation to Blairsville? Was it known if Kristi had any black male acquaintances, does anyone know?
Curious
08-28-2009, 12:51 AM
C. Hound, the link is not working for me. (No fault of yours; it says the page is currently unavailable.) These bodies were found today (8-27-09)? Where is Crisp County in relation to Blairsville? Was it known if Kristi had any black male acquaintances, does anyone know?
Just click on the station logo on the broken link, you can find the link in the stories listed.
Curious
08-28-2009, 01:00 AM
C. Hound, the link is not working for me. (No fault of yours; it says the page is currently unavailable.) These bodies were found today (8-27-09)? Where is Crisp County in relation to Blairsville? Was it known if Kristi had any black male acquaintances, does anyone know?
Cordele is 258 miles from Blairsville, four hours driving time. The SUV was found not far out of Cordele.
Postergeist
08-28-2009, 01:28 AM
Cordele is 258 miles from Blairsville, four hours driving time. The SUV was found not far out of Cordele.
:sad: oh no! I'm hoping it's not the same SUV that witnesses saw-
any word of other people missing recently that were reported to LE?
Not everyone that goes missing gets reported as that. Either way- there are two families that have lost loved ones and will be hurting over this.
I appreciate that we have seemsodd posting with us, appreciate all your input.
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