Joey Lynn Offutt, 33, reported MSG 7/12/07 from the State College, Pa area

#1 07-19-2007, 06:05 PM

http://www.wjactv.com/news/13697366/detail.html

http://www.centredaily.com/news/local/story/155155.html

Quote:

It is still unclear whether Offutt -- who had a 6-week-old boy -- had something to do with the fire at 4 a.m. Thursday that destroyed the Sykesville residence. The body of an infant was found in the remains of the building.

"Whether she was directly involved in this or if she was abducted, investigators are chasing that all down right now," said state police Trooper Bruce A. Morris, public information officer for Troop C. "It's almost like she's fallen off the face of the planet."

I sure hate jumping to conclusion but who else's baby could it be? I sure hope it isn't but..............

Praying they are found safe and soon

nutterbutter · #2 07-19-2007, 06:12 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by VeeTruWill
http://www.wjactv.com/news/13697366/detail.html

http://www.centredaily.com/news/local/story/155155.html

I sure hate jumping to conclusion but who else's baby could it be? I sure hope it isn't but..............

Praying they are found safe and soon

gosh I wonder if she was involved with a man or had recently broke off with baby daddy????bumping to get some attention for Joey.

for the baby burned in fire,sad.

#3 07-23-2007, 11:45 AM

http://www.wjactv.com/news/13721839/detail.html

This woman is still missing and under the circumstances, she needs to be found.

For the child lost in the fire whether hers or someone elses

jtazzy · #4 07-24-2007, 03:48 PM

I can't believe that there is nothing mentioned about her in the media.

#5 07-25-2007, 12:03 PM

http://www.crimelibrary.com/news/ori...ey_Offutt.html

Wow, alot of information. Impressive work. I sure the police have talked to this guy.

For Joey and baby Alexis

#6 07-28-2007, 07:05 PM

hi im the nephew of joey offutt and would like to clear up some things as well as spread some links around that would hopefully help my family & I feel better about all of this. Firstly, yes the baby in the fire was her 6 week old baby. Honestly jtazzy im surprised this whole thing isnt in the media either. I can understand the first few days that it would only be on local PA news (which it was), but now its been more than 2 weeks. VeeTruWill, most of the article in which Mr David Lohr wrote on courttv's crimelibrary.com, specifically the posts from my aunt joey that she made on her yahoo profile, are pretty much irrelevant to finding my aunt. My brother had written him because in the original story that Mr Lohr wrote he had released the names of Joey's 2 daughters which is very unecessary. Also im not sure exactly what he is trying to imply about adding in the posts from her yahoo profile. Is he trying to say that Alexis (Joey's bf & soon to be husband) is a prime suspect? Or is he trying to say that joey is the one who did all of this? Im not really sure.

When I spoke to my brother after he sent me the web address of a site he created to help find our aunt joey (www.joeyoffutt.com or www.joeyoffutt.org or www.findjoey.org), he told me why he did not place a link to Mr Lohr's story because, "Basically he gained access to a support group for single moms [SingleMomsOnaMission]. He fraudulently posed as a single mom, and then dug up all these posts that Joey had written to the group. He then used that in his story, when they have no bearing on the case. I think the guy's motives are to dig up dirt and be more of a "sensationalist" more than anything else. Also, the single moms group that he gained access to is going to be pursuing legal action against him for publishing those posts. So... that's why I decided not to link off to it."

As far as Alexis is concerned, he has been checked out by the police and as far as the family knows, he has passed a polygraph. No one that we know of had spoken to my aunt joey for almost a week prior to the fire, so we are all worried as to what is really going on and what is the truth. I wish the police were giving us more information but they really dont have much to give.

If anyone has any information that can help joey and our family please go to our website at http://www.joeyoffutt.com or http://www.joeyoffutt.org or http://www.findjoey.org and you will be able to contact us (the family) directly and we can keep your personal information anonymous & private.

You can also contact:
PA State Police: 814-371-4652
PA Crime Stoppers ($2,000 reward for information): 1-800-4PA-TIPS

thank you everyone for your support

n/t · #7 07-28-2007, 07:24 PM

hi onelovekir,

Praying your aunt Joey is found soon.

For Joey's son who perished in the fire.

Can you tell us what the baby's name was? Also, is your aunt's soon to be husband still actively looking for your aunt? He must be devestated after losing his son in a fire.

I noticed Joey mentioned having 3 children. 2 by the current boyfriend. Is that corrcet? Where are her other 2 children?

#8 07-28-2007, 07:39 PM

well n/t since Mr David Lohr already published his name as well (my older brother could only get him to remove the daughters' names probably because they are still alive and well) and since he has past away i will give his nickname which was "Lex." Everyone is still looking for her but there aren't too many leads to follow that's why we are asking for everyone's help. As for me and my family we are still in shock and disbelief... you always see that kind of stuff on the news but you never believe it could happen to you until it actually does. My aunt Joey did have 3 children, 2 girls and one boy. Her daughters are safe here with our family. We are trying to keep them occupied as the oldest just had a bday and she is suspicious as to why her mother wasnt there to give her her "surprise." I dont think that at her age she really realizes what is going on, but we all hope and pray that our questions and prayers will be answered soon.

again thank you all for your support. im trying to get on other forums about this and help spread the website around. so if you all know of any others besides websleuths.com (which for some reason they are not accepting my registration right now), i would really like to know. thanks

n/t · #9 07-28-2007, 08:33 PM

onelovekir

I hadn't read David Lohr's article until now. That's why I asked for the baby's name.

I'll be honest with you. After reading it, sounds like your aunt Joey was struggling with her relationship with Alexis. I pray he is not involved in anyway and I believe what you say about him.

However, I do have my suspicions. His myspace profile doesn't mention Joey nor his son Lex. His blog was updated on July 20th. Nowhere does he mention anything about losing Joey or his son. He doesn't sound like a grieving ex boyfriend or dad to me.

Alexis Brolin, who Joey named as Lex's father, has a profile on MySpace.com, in which he describes himself as a 38-year-old single male. His last login date is listed as July 23, 2007, and his last blog post was made on July 20, 2007:

"Hello, my name is Alexis, and I just wanted to quickly introduce you to a new site in State College: www.statecollegepahub.info. Check out our Movie Guide, Annual Events and register to win in our Free Drawings for gift cards from local State College Businesses! Starting next month, we'll also have some movie passes to give out, and from time to time you'll see tickets for Bryce Jordan Center Events!

"We are still a work in progress. Most of the site will be completed in the next couple of weeks, so CHECK US OUT NOW, and come back a little later for a look around! Thank you for your time, Alexis."

I'll continue to pray your aunt Joey is found soon and for baby Lex who died so tragically.

#10 07-29-2007, 12:07 AM

i wish that the police would give us more information on the case. just this past thursday PA police came to visit my grandma but didnt give any new news which is frustrating for all of us cuz it seems that after more than 2 weeks we still havent gotten any progress on the case.

n/t · #11 07-29-2007, 10:58 PM

I'm sorry. I can't believe the police is not pursuing Alexis. Something just ain't right about this guy. They were going to get married and he states he's single and doesn't want children on his myspace. No remorse whatsoever about losing his little baby boy either. That raises a red flag for me.

Let me know if there's more I can do.

Continued prayers she is found soon.

#12 07-30-2007, 02:59 AM

well n/t i believe they already had. honestly i probably shouldnt have put that post up like that raising my suspicions because im not trying to accuse anyone. i will have that post deleted because I think i posted that more out of anger and frustration that we dont have any answers rather than thinking about what i was writing because i dont want to assume anything. so i apologize to everyone for that, especially my family who is also listening... sorry fam.

n/t · #13 07-30-2007, 12:34 PM

I don't think you were accusing anyone. We're allowed to speculate and post our opinions on this board.

Like I said, I read the link posted about his myspace and I found it very odd that he hadn't mentioned Joey nor his son.

If you feel uncomfortable discussing this case then I agree you should ask CW to remove your posts.

Continued prayers going out to you and your family and hope Joey is found safe soon.

jtazzy · #14 07-30-2007, 12:47 PM

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Originally posted by onelovekir
well n/t i believe they already had. honestly i probably shouldnt have put that post up like that raising my suspicions because im not trying to accuse anyone. i will have that post deleted because I think i posted that more out of anger and frustration that we dont have any answers rather than thinking about what i was writing because i dont want to assume anything. so i apologize to everyone for that, especially my family who is also listening... sorry fam.

I have read through all your post and not one time did I see that you were accusing anyone. Sometimes you have to have a place to let your anger out.

My prayers are for your Aunt that she is found and brought back home. I 'm ss for the loss of the baby.

#15 07-30-2007, 04:25 PM

I truly hope you were not offended by me posting that link to Lohr story. Because I started this thread, I try to keep it updated on the latest information. Honestly, I started this thread with only the best intentions. The story he wrote did contain alot of information that was not yet known.

You will find that not one single post that I have written even points to any one person. I only stated that I hoped they talked to him. I truly hope that he had nothing to do with it. I really do.

Praying for you and your family

Lex, may you rest in peace sweet angel

#16 07-30-2007, 11:54 PM

no dont worry Vee I dont think u were doing anything wrong at all. I had actually read that story a few days before i saw this forum thread, so dont worry about that. I have read pretty much all links related to this story and it was Mr Lohrs story that stood out so much because he was writing things that really only leads people into speculation & like my brother said "has no bearing on the case." The detectives aren't dummies or else they wouldnt be detectives so i know that Alexis has already been checked out. My main point of going on these forum sites is to ask for any kind of information that would be helpful to this case. It does not hurt my feelings if other people talk about it.

Squeekie · #17 07-31-2007, 07:13 AM

hi onelovekir, thanks for coming to the site . We're happy to have you here and I'm praying for the safe return of Joey.

Here's just a few observations on my part. They may mean nothing at all..

Given the obvious, Alexis updated the myspace he's running, yesterday, with a post about some Apartment Guide. I use those ecomotions on my blogs as well, I see he has chosen "bouncy" as his mood for the day. Bizzaro..

Something else, I noticed.. When Joey posted to SMOM on July 10th, she considering adopting out her child (checking into it, but also rethinking) - however she learned no final decisions had to be made up until the baby was 6 weeks old (paraphrased).

It just strikes me as odd that her baby is now found dead in a house fire and on the day that he turned 6 weeks old.

Take no offense, I'm just thinking out loud here.

Wait.. before I go, has Alexis taken a lie-detector test as to the whereabouts of Joey? or even offered one up?

#18 07-31-2007, 11:55 AM

none taken

yes he has taken a polygraph. thats actually a good observation.

Leanne Weich · #19 07-31-2007, 09:45 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by onelovekir
none taken

yes he has taken a polygraph. thats actually a good observation.

I wouldn't place much stock in a polygraph. I worked for a polygrapher and saw hundreds of criminals pass and innocent people fail. A good liar can pass and someone who is a nervous wreck but innocent can fail. Also, a Xanax will invariably get the guilty to pass, imo.

#20 08-01-2007, 10:58 AM

i would definately agree with that 100%.

jtazzy · #21 08-01-2007, 12:52 PM

Are there any updates to what LE is doing in this case?

Just wanted to check in...

boonboo · #22 08-01-2007, 12:53 PM

I hope they find your Aunt soon & I'm sorry for your loss.

I have read through the posts and a few things I was wondering..

Where were the 2 girls on the night of the fire? Wouldn't they have been in the home with your Aunt? Has Lex been in contact w/ your family? Has he seen or attempted to see his daughter since this has happened?

I haven't seen any pictures/interviews of "Lex" anywhere in the news or on his myspace. Is he hiding?

#23 08-01-2007, 02:41 PM

well boonboo... "Lex" is actually the nickname of her 6 week old son, so I think u mean Alexis. yeah i havent seen or heard anything from him either in a while but im not really in direct contact with him like my grandmother is, so i really dont hear any new news unless its from her or my mother. As far as the night of the fire, the youngest daughter was with her father Alexis for the week because i guess it was his week with her, and the oldest daughter (which is not Alexis's) was with us here so they were safe and they are both still safe with us here. As far as any updates..... well we just havent heard anything yet. at this point for me all i want to know is if she is alive and ok because if not i think we would all like to know that way we can move forward cuz right now we (especially my grandmother) are at a standstill with our ears open.

huskiki · #24 08-01-2007, 04:07 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Squeekie
hi onelovekir, thanks for coming to the site . We're happy to have you here and I'm praying for the safe return of Joey.

Here's just a few observations on my part. They may mean nothing at all..

Given the obvious, Alexis updated the myspace he's running, yesterday, with a post about some Apartment Guide. I use those ecomotions on my blogs as well, I see he has chosen "bouncy" as his mood for the day. Bizzaro..

Something else, I noticed.. When Joey posted to SMOM on July 10th, she considering adopting out her child (checking into it, but also rethinking) - however she learned no final decisions had to be made up until the baby was 6 weeks old (paraphrased).

It just strikes me as odd that her baby is now found dead in a house fire and on the day that he turned 6 weeks old.

Take no offense, I'm just thinking out loud here.

Wait.. before I go, has Alexis taken a lie-detector test as to the whereabouts of Joey? or even offered one up?

I was just looking at Alexis' myspace (don't know for sure that it's for the same guy) and the last login was today 8/01/07 and his mood is cheerful.

Is there anyone who can confirm or deny that this is Joey's boyfriends myspace?

#25 08-06-2007, 02:46 PM

Joey Offutt Missing Since Fire Destroyed Her Home
July 24, 2007

SYKESVILLE, Pa. (Crime Library) — Police are asking for the public's help in locating a woman who has been missing since a fire destroyed her home two weeks ago, killing an unidentified infant child.

Please, everyone read the crime library articule about Joey. I live in the state college area and i can't find anyone who is out looking for this girl! her so called boyfriend won't return my emails about setting up a website and/or setting up search parties.
I'd like to help find this woman
anyone with any ideas how i can do that since i live nearby and think it's a terrbile shame her family and abusive boyfriend arn't doing this, maybe my neighbors and i could..

Any idea would be helpful
phillycat26

#26 08-06-2007, 02:49 PM

A little more info and a picture.

http://projectjason.org/dpforum/thread.php?id=1188

#27 08-06-2007, 02:51 PM

Link to Crime Library article

http://www.crimelibrary.com/news/ori...ey_Offutt.html

#28 08-06-2007, 02:52 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by phillycat26
Joey Offutt Missing Since Fire Destroyed Her Home
July 24, 2007

SYKESVILLE, Pa. (Crime Library) — Police are asking for the public's help in locating a woman who has been missing since a fire destroyed her home two weeks ago, killing an unidentified infant child.

Please, everyone read the crime library articule about Joey. I live in the state college area and i can't find anyone who is out looking for this girl! her so called boyfriend won't return my emails about setting up a website and/or setting up search parties.
I'd like to help find this woman
anyone with any ideas how i can do that since i live nearby and think it's a terrbile shame her family and abusive boyfriend arn't doing this, maybe my neighbors and i could..

Any idea would be helpful
phillycat26

Philly, is this a friend of yours? Is there any idea of whose baby would have been there??

Hoping for the best outcome possible.

Kip · #29 08-06-2007, 02:54 PM

bump

Kip · #30 08-06-2007, 02:57 PM

There's already a CTV thread about Joey:

CTV thread Joey Offutt missing

#31 08-06-2007, 02:58 PM

There is a link in the crime library article to what is apparently Joey's Yahoo profile, which says it was last updated in March of this year. In it, she talks about being 25 weeks pregnant with her third child. What happened with that pregnancy, as I noticed she says it will be her third child, but the other articles say she has only 2 children?

#32 08-06-2007, 03:03 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Kip
There's already a CTV thread about Joey:

CTV thread Joey Offutt missing

Thanks for the heads up, Kip. Just saw the thread and went with it!

#33 08-06-2007, 03:08 PM

I don't know this girl, i just live in the area and would like to help- somehow- when you watch on tv the massive searches for missing women, why dosn't Joey Offutt have one??

Also i would assume the baby found in her burnt homr was hers and that Alexis Brolin fellow- -

If any searches would help. i can get a crew up there for some type of weekend search or something....

#34 08-06-2007, 03:27 PM

OK, thanks everyone for the help! i copied this from another ctv thread! looks like we can go to joeyoffutt.com... hope this is true and this really is her nephew and not the abusive boyfriend...

hi im the nephew of joey offutt and would like to clear up some things as well as spread some links around that would hopefully help my family & I feel better about all of this. Firstly, yes the baby in the fire was her 6 week old baby. Honestly jtazzy im surprised this whole thing isnt in the media either. I can understand the first few days that it would only be on local PA news (which it was), but now its been more than 2 weeks. VeeTruWill, most of the article in which Mr David Lohr wrote on courttv's crimelibrary.com, specifically the posts from my aunt joey that she made on her yahoo profile, are pretty much irrelevant to finding my aunt. My brother had written him because in the original story that Mr Lohr wrote he had released the names of Joey's 2 daughters which is very unecessary. Also im not sure exactly what he is trying to imply about adding in the posts from her yahoo profile. Is he trying to say that Alexis (Joey's bf & soon to be husband) is a prime suspect? Or is he trying to say that joey is the one who did all of this? Im not really sure.

When I spoke to my brother after he sent me the web address of a site he created to help find our aunt joey (www.joeyoffutt.com or www.joeyoffutt.org or www.findjoey.org), he told me why he did not place a link to Mr Lohr's story because, "Basically he gained access to a support group for single moms [SingleMomsOnaMission]. He fraudulently posed as a single mom, and then dug up all these posts that Joey had written to the group. He then used that in his story, when they have no bearing on the case. I think the guy's motives are to dig up dirt and be more of a "sensationalist" more than anything else. Also, the single moms group that he gained access to is going to be pursuing legal action against him for publishing those posts. So... that's why I decided not to link off to it."

As far as Alexis is concerned, he has been checked out by the police and as far as the family knows, he has passed a polygraph. No one that we know of had spoken to my aunt joey for almost a week prior to the fire, so we are all worried as to what is really going on and what is the truth. I wish the police were giving us more information but they really dont have much to give.

If anyone has any information that can help joey and our family please go to our website at http://www.joeyoffutt.com or http://www.joeyoffutt.org or http://www.findjoey.org and you will be able to contact us (the family) directly and we can keep your personal information anonymous & private.

You can also contact:
PA State Police: 814-371-4652
PA Crime Stoppers ($2,000 reward for information): 1-800-4PA-TIPS

thank you everyone for your support

#35 08-07-2007, 01:17 AM

yes phillycat i am her nephew and my family & i would greatly appreciate any help offered by anyone.

to "grande" or the moderators..... could u please remove the references to my cousins names please... thank you

ladyheartfixer · #36 08-07-2007, 01:59 AM

onelovekir...
just wanted you to know that I live not too awful far from Sykesville and I have been disappointed how the story has been neglected by the local newspapers. Just wanted you to know that I'm thinking of your family and hope they find her soon.
ladyheartfixer

#37 08-07-2007, 07:21 PM

thank you ladyheartfixer... yeah i wish they would actually do this story on national news so that maybe somewhere out there, there is somebody that knows something and has seen my aunt. thank you

jtazzy · #38 08-15-2007, 02:30 PM

WOW this is scary!

Breazy · #39 08-15-2007, 03:26 PM

Just came upon this thread and I am so saddened to hear about the death of 6 wk old baby and Joey going missing. My prayers are with this family and I hope they find answers soon.

#40 08-16-2007, 03:08 PM

phillycat and grande... i posted those websites that my brother created a couple weeks ago. if u scroll up inside this thread u will see that it is there. my brother and i are working on getting more pictures up and maybe converting some flyers into pdf formats so that people like u who would like to help can print them out. thanks again for everyone's support.