I completely understand why you would question the completeness of such tox testing. Is it possible though that the four to eight weeks that was initially reported refers to the wait for the testing to be done by the lab? And that perhaps because of the enormity that this case took on...all the press, the devastation to 4 families, etc. that the case moved up to the head of the line and the actual testing itself doesn't take very long?
Also, thanks Capoly, for posting this morning's link to the story done on GMA. What I found interesting about that report is this is the first time I have seen it mentioned that when Warren Hance called the police re Diane, he asked that an Amber Alert be issued. That just seems strange to me. An Amber Alert? I suppose it could have been because he thought that would get the most immediate response in terms of getting help to Diane and the kids.
But does anyone else think asking for an Amber Alert was a bit strange? Or am I reading way too much into that?
BBM
I would suppose in a state of panic he may have asked for an Amber Alert but it is up to Law Enforcement to submit the request if it fits the criteria for an Amber Alert.
Based on his conversation with his sister, Did he think Diane would not heed his advice and stay put? Did he think or realize based on the conversation she was in no condition to drive but had a bad feeling she was going to?
FYI
http://amber.ny.gov/Guidelines/
AMBER Alert Guidelines
The New York State AMBER Alert Plan can be activated when an investigating law enforcement agency confirms that:
1.An abduction of a child (under the age of 18) has occurred,
and
2.The child is believed to be in danger of serious bodily harm or death, either due to the actions of another or due to a proven mental or physical condition.
Even if formal activation criteria have been met, activation may be impractical if available information is not specific enough and/or an extended period of time passed since the disappearance
Notes:
1."Confirms" is defined as having reasonable cause to believe that a child has been abducted. While confirmation is usually established through eyewitness accounts, eliminating other possibilities through investigation can also be used to reasonably conclude that a child has been abducted.
2.Familial abductions qualify only if a child is endangered by the actions of the abducting family member.
3.Whenever the NYSP COMSEC declines to issue an AMBER Alert, requesting agencies are referred to the NYS DCJS Missing and Exploited Children Clearinghouse (MECC) for possible issuance of a Missing Child/College Student Alert and to other NYSP investigative resources.
Upon receipt of an "AMBER Alert Submission Form" from a Police Agency and determining that the case meets activation criteria, NYSP COMSEC takes the following action...."
This last part I find very useful to know
When a missing child or college student is deemed to be endangered, but the case does not meet AMBER Alert activation criteria, an alternative alert system is available.
Known as a Missing Child/College Student Alert, information can be distributed electronically to every police agency in New York State, NYS Thruway travel plazas and toll barriers, broadcasters, Alert subscribers and others within minutes. Information is also placed on the NYS DCJS website. Unlike an AMBER Alert, station managers decide if and when to broadcast information.
