Just catching up with this thread. I missed a lot while eating turkey and playing board games yesterday!!
Glad she is found. Glad she is safe. Very, very glad.
Hoax was on my list of possibilities, mainly because of the reverse-ransom video. The fact that she was found in time for Thanksgiving celebrations was something I sarcastically predicted, and since that happened, I remain wondering about hoax. But I also considered other scenarios, and continue to do so, as I keep hoax on the table. Well, I'm not considering murder anymore (thank goodness!).
If it's a hoax (and that remains an IF), I think it was mainly for the benefit of others, not necessarily SP. TOTAL SPECULATION
If this an abduction, I do wonder about the abduction site and the drop-off logistics. And, of course, I wonder about the perps and the motive.
I have no doubt that LE will be able to sort this out. The truth will be told.
Again, glad she is home and I'm glad for her family members - as well as for neighbors who probably have been worried about their own safety lately.
jmopinion, subject to change as we learn more