AL AL - Brittney Wood, 19, Mobile, 31 May 2012 - # 5

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AstroKitty said:
Reedus, I engage in conversations here so I don't want you to think I'm picking on you or arguing but you bring up a point and I had to quote you so I could talk about it. Just letting you know, it's nothing at all personal XO

I know that most of us want pressure to be an issue and that it be so overwhelming justice is swift, served and complete without incident. I know we all want these people to feel remorse (these people being those arrested), but I don't feel that those directly involved by commitment of crime or harboring this behavior really feel pressure. To them it seems it's just life or another day. There is a long history of LE involvement, jail time and CPS through out this case on more than one set of parents. It's almost as if they are not phased by the atrocities, which is why so many were involved and so many continue to deny their involvement or step up and do the right then (meaning, plead guilty and let the victims feel safe). The right thing to do would be this alone and not to worry about saving their own backsides, but just like pressure - that doesn't happen here. I am making blanket statements and I'm aware of it. I know nothing is absolute and I also know that I don't follow every gritty detail, so there are things I have wrong. But, from the outside glancing in - nothing looks right. Everything feels "off".

I feel that Derek ran because he's punk. He preys upon people who didn't consent sexually, he hasn't used his time wisely - ever, that we know of and instead of "Manning up" and for once doing the right then for his CHILD, he chose to run. Why? Because he's selfish. That is the one main characteristic that runs through out this entire case, selfishness or agendas that are self-serving. I'm not just referring to those directly involved or related either. It's almost like a festering infection, it turns a lot of good natured people into self serving ego maniacs. It really hurts to watch so much of it when the entire case should be empathetic to the parents of a missing person, or if that can't be felt - at least for the minor children and victims in this case. I can't think of a single person in which this doesn't victimize one way or another. Whether it's Brittney's daughter not having her mother around, or the kids who were sexually assaulted by the people they trusted to protect and love them. No one is safe from harm and maybe that's why everyone is being "selfish" and self involved, as a coping / survival skill. Derek though? He has nothing to lose and nothing to gain, people like this will do ANYTHING because why not?

The only way I can see him turning himself in, is if someone makes him. The longer this goes on the worst I feel it's going to turn about. What will happen when he's cornered the next time (and there will be a next time)? Will he be able to run or will he choose to take his own life? If he's out there with wild abandon and in the "fight or flight" mode, only the worst can be expected, anything less than would be a miracle. I don't wish anyone in this case death or harm, despite what they have done they need to answer and be accountable for their actions. Like someone else pointed out, he's using phones, he's eating I'm sure and able to drink water - I doubt he's in the elements, so someone out there enjoys his company and is along for the ride. This really makes many of us question now, could Brittney be just missing as a runaway? I know I"m questioning that now.

Eileen made some great points and she's a bit tougher skin than I am I think, I wont' say what I believe at this moment but I do think we are all in for a big shock. I just wish there was SOME positive movement in this case, someone with a soul and regard for human life/ innocence. Frustration that police haven't let on to the rest of the iceberg is making it seem like they dropped the ball. Speculation all around, and I don't mean to add to it but it's just my opinion in it all.

Pressure and selfless love would be astounding to see from any one of the charged persons involved. We are now months into the case and they've done nothing that we can see.

Sorry Reedus on going off of your post, I just didn't have a starting point for my rant and you brought up something I wanted to touch on. Nothing personal I promise.
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Astro, I didn't take anything personal. Frankly, I don't know that our thoughts are that much different. Even if they did vary, it's good to be able to discuss differences of opinion. Here's why I don't think our thoughts are that much different. When I talk about pressure, I'm really talking about the selfishness of these people. Why did Derek run? Well he's a punk, but more directly he ran because he didn't want to face the consequences of his actions. He was selfish. My hope is that as the reality of extended prison sentences (not months but potentially a lifetime) starts to set in, maybe one of the parties in play will act selfishly and instead of running will tell everything they know. Not out of remorse. Not out of love. Not out of a sense of doing what's right. I don't think they're capable of that or it would have been done already. Rather, out of a sense of selfishness in trying to get their own time behind bars reduced. In order to avoid the consequences of their actions, one has already killed himself and another has run from LE. Both very selfish acts. With so little else apparently being done to find Brittney, I kind of feel that the only hope there is, is if one of the parties involved commits one more selfish act of trying to avoid the consequences of their actions by talking. What are the chances of that happening? Maybe slim. But as it sits right now, I'm not sure what else will or can be done to find Brittney. Sorry for rambling but wanted to let you know I didn't take offense to what you say and in fact I think in ways we are saying the same thing.
 
I find it a bit telling that Derek went to his Grandmother and not either parents. That is obviously where he feels the safest and the most nurtured. Either way, I am glad he turned himself in. At this point he is off the streets, and no longer posing a danger to the public and that's great news.
 
AstroKitty said:
I find it a bit telling that Derek went to his Grandmother and not either parents. That is obviously where he feels the safest and the most nurtured. Either way, I am glad he turned himself in. At this point he is off the streets, and no longer posing a danger to the public and that's great news.
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Respectfully imo he needed a house free of drugs &/ or children.
Though I don't understand not having somone drop you off at police station.
 
TobyWong* said:
Respectfully imo he needed a house free of drugs &/ or children.
Though I don't understand not having somone drop you off at police station.
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Probably he called them and they said to stay put and they would pick him up.
 
TobyWong* said:
He turned himself in this morning.
I'm gonna hope that forced detox & subsequent long term non drug use because he'll be in jail will bring out any info that will help find his sister AND help current victims, will just tumble out of him....as I continue to sit & wait out ron & misty (Haleigh Cummings) hoping the same...we shall see.
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He was in jail before and it didn't loosen his lips about Brittney, I really don't think he has any info on her whereabouts.

I don't think Brittney is alive. Like Derek, she really would not have had many options on where to run. No money, addicted to drugs etc.

I hear you about Haleigh - it will be a miracle if we ever find out what really happened there.
 
Dion said:
What is wrong with his eyebrows - is eyebrow design the latest trend :rolleyes:
http://www.fox10tv.com/dpp/news/local_news/baldwin_county/derek-wood-surrenders-to-authorities
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"Chessie Wood said her oldest son Derek called her Thursday morning and said he wanted to see his little brother before turning himself in.

T.J. Wood said his brother Derek is a good person who loves his family.

"I love my brother. He doesn't let people see his inside. He comes off tough. He is just like men, and doesn't want to show it in public," said T.J. Wood. "What people don't know is he is a victim, too.""

http://www.fox10tv.com/dpp/news/local_news/baldwin_county/derek-wood-surrenders-to-authorities

Derek's been out on bond for a few weeks. He had time to visit his brother if it was so important to him.
 
I am confused with so many players in the case. Is there a timeline somewhere? or a who's who?
 
If the US Marshalls are in on this now, maybe something will actually happen. MOO
 
seattlechiquita said:
I am confused with so many players in the case. Is there a timeline somewhere? or a who's who?
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There is...definitely. Several lists and timelines have been made and are posted in these threads, if I have time later I will try to track it down for you.
 
Derek is lawyered up. If investigators are going to question him again about Brittney's disappearance, it would be set up by or through his lawyer and I can't imagine him doing that unless Derek had something to say. I know he was in jail at the time Brittney disappeared but I guess I'm hoping he knows something and is now ready to spill it.
 
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