If Brittney was involved in the child abuse, why would the victim contact her and tell her about it?
Beyond what I think (because I see everyone within that circle as having participated to some extent) - the victim that contacted Brittney regarding the abuse the victim had endured, means that Brittney was not part of THAT abuse. So, I agree with you Jordy.
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When people speak about the fact that Brittney was killed or shot, aside from possibly knowing too much - what could she possibly know MORE about than, say - Wendy or Chessie or the men? Why kill her? From everything we do know, Brittney did not turn states evidence on anyone - Ronald did, which is why everything came out. Why not kill him?
Regarding living without "means" (education, jobs or a car) - thousands do it every day. People vanish without a trace and they aren't all deceased - albeit a majority are. She could go on about her life because she doesn't have a warrant, it doesn't seem like law enforcement is looking to see if there's been any activity or usage with her social security #. This is more of a localized case other than here on or through random social media sharing of her flyer. She could very well be doing misc jobs under the table to get by, rooming with those she works with - or paying for a hotel room (SRO's or the less than on the up and up type) - which none require a credit card.
example (this is from absolute experience aka me - living more or less off the radar for 20 years) :
feeding one person per week: 50.00 if you have a kitchen where you're staying. But you can survive off of 1 meal a day at around 8.00/day
clothes? if you can shoplift, then there's free clothing. Otherwise, thrifting or places like forever 21. 200 dollars = new wardrobe.
hotel that doesn't need a credit card: outside of major cities - 30-80.00 a day / you can rent an SRO in almost every single city (shared bath/kitchen) 50-80 a week. no credit check.
transportation: city bus or walk.
jobs for those off the grid: stripper, server in mom 'n pop establishments, babysitting, maid work (asking neighbors if they need help)
Someone could have said: Run! They are going to take everyone down - Payton is OK -loved and in the care of her father and family - the some of us could be going to go away for a very long time and you could too (be it drugs or sex crimes)- here's a bit of cash (hell, it could have been lifted from Donnies wallet!) - here's an extra phone.. we'll drop you off at the truck stop and so and so will pick you up and you can stay there till you figure something out. Why do this? Because just as Le has said: "Brittney is the golden nugget" - she could have been called to testify and a possible deal might have been on the table for her. Getting her out of town means she can't testify & with the criminal minds we have working together in the Wood family, they probably figured that by getting rid of Donnie - the case would go away (and with Brittney out of town who might have been called to testify against him). They most likely assumed that by Donald committing suicide, having Brittney disappear for a bit (I doubt they assumed forever!), that it would all blow over with him dead. That's not what happened and it's possible Brittney is spooked, more so with her mom in jail. And that would also explain a few of her mothers sentiments as she was being hauled into jail.
This is why I think Chessie knows everything and I do believe she and Wendy devised the entire plan, using Donald as the fall guy with the story of the gun too. That would explain why Chessie knows the smallest of strange details - people that are lying tend to make up extra details and backstories to make it seem more believable.a person telling the truth just simply states the min and known facts, they don't delve into things no one is asking about, because they have zero reason to convince. (the 2 bullets, recognizing the cell phone battery) but not remember the color of brittney's tote bag among other stuff - and using some of the worst images on the missing persons flyer (who the hell selects a photo with someone posing with a necklace hanging out of their mouth!); sabotaging searches, lying about searches, putting up a memorial clump of dirt aka her rock - symbolizing a place to mourn - when it's not even been hinted at the Brittney has left this earth.
Refusing to do a polygraph as did Paul. lying about in what manner brittney left the house and what the argument was about or where she was going.
In my eyes this says : Chessie is trying to plant red herrings/ distraction and attempting to play the role of the grieving mother that just wants her daughter home (although does nothing to help get her home) - and then a few moments later is behaving as though Brittney is deceased. Only reason I can think that she would do this, is because she knows exactly where Brittney is.
I wouldn't be shocked if brittney reappeared, not now of course but within time.Just my opinion.
