cvaldez1975
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my baby is this age. ![Frown :( :(](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7)
From your link (there's a new flyer from Malik's twin (AD)'a perspective:
It reads in part: This is my twin brother Malik Drummond. He is still missing; do you know where he is? I miss him so much; we were never apart before this.
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Malik's father, Jeff Clifton, could not be reached for this story.
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The flyer was visible in the embedded video. It wasn't linked in the article. Has anyone seen it yet?
#FindMalik
Yeah, I saw the flyer. So sad.
And the father couldn't be reached for comment? In the video the reporter noted that Malik's mom spoke off-camera. But dad couldn't pick up his phone or answer an email to plea for his son's safe return? Who passes up an opportunity to remind the public that their child is still missing?
Hinky. I'm trying to remember if dad or stepmom/girlfriend have ever made a plea for Malik in the media. It's been a long time but I think they haven't. IIRC, they went underground from day 1. And they even had a neighbor make the 911 call. And it was Malik's uncle who spoke to the media when Malik first went missing.
Here's a little refresher from the early days - video of a search by 100 volunteers. Who's MIA?
http://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news...lik-drummond-missing-autistic-toddler-n255781
Argh. Sorry for the rant - we're experiencing uncommonly hot :sunshine: weather up here and I'm cranky.
]B]Yeah, I saw the flyer. ]
[/B]So sad.
And the father couldn't be reached for comment? In the video the reporter noted that Malik's mom spoke off-camera. But dad couldn't pick up his phone or answer an email to plea for his son's safe return? Who passes up an opportunity to remind the public that their child is still missing?
Hinky. I'm trying to remember if dad or stepmom/girlfriend have ever made a plea for Malik in the media. It's been a long time but I think they haven't. IIRC, they went underground from day 1. And they even had a neighbor make the 911 call. And it was Malik's uncle who spoke to the media when Malik first went missing.
Here's a little refresher from the early days - video of a search by 100 volunteers. Who's MIA?
http://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news...lik-drummond-missing-autistic-toddler-n255781
Argh. Sorry for the rant - we're experiencing uncommonly hot :sunshine: weather up here and I'm cranky.
There was a tearful interview on the front stoop and a paternal Uncle interviewed during the searches in MSM, IIRC, prior to the searchers vigil during the first weeks, and I don't recall Malik's dad, stepmom or their side of the family, to the best of my recollection at any of them, but I may be wrong. It could not have been easy being suspected of harming your own child to death. Not appearing at the vigils or appealing for help may spare them more scrutiny they would like to avoid, it seems possible.
The paternal family's friends and local volunteers participated in the initial searches which were ad hoc, then run by a lady who stepped in to help organize a pretty vast and extended effort. The house was said to have been searched thoroughly, including behind the paneling, IIRC, and the Mayor stated something about a cat not even being able to hide within a certain radius, as the searches were repeated. MsMarple, you know all this, so it's mentioned as reminder to myself, at your appreciated indulgence.
I keep hoping something will break. Maybe little Malik was whisked away by somebody who thought he'd be better cared for and at less risk? That would be ideal, but what are the chances of that? An aware neighbor finally called LE, not a family member, after she noticed the stepmom calling out for Malik as she circled their block, about 45 minutes after he was said to have first been noticed to have been missing.
During that time, Malik's family touched base with each other to see if any of them may have picked him up. The Dad was sleeping and the stepmom was bathing at the time his twin was said to have noticed him walk out the front door. I hope this summer brings answers, that somebody will do the decent thing or fortune will have it that word of Malik's fate will be known.
From Searcy PD Facebook page today: The Searcy Police Department continues to work daily to find Malik Drummond. The case is on-going and is still our top priority. Thanks to the community for your continued care for this missing child. We would also like to thank the public for your continued support as we continue the investigation.
Wish I had more to share. They have a new police chief according to the FB page. Keep praying with me for this little sweet guy to be found alive.
No news but at least Malik made the papers on August 25:
Officer Steve Hernandez told THV11 on Monday that Searcy police continue to get tips, but so far, nothing has panned out. He said the latest was a tip that someone saw Malik out of state. Police contacted authorities in that state to check it out, but it turned out to not be Malik.
The child is said to have last been seen wearing brown pants and a blue shirt. At the time of his disappearance, he stood around three feet tall and weighed around 40 pounds. The Amber Alert, which remains active, details that his birthday is in June, making him now 3-years-old.
http://www.thv11.com/story/news/loc...h-continues--missing-searcy-toddler/32344329/
I really, really don't think Malik is anywhere except where someone put him. I sure hope Searcy PD continues to investigate those who saw him last.![]()
Missing toddlers from Arkansas and Indiana considered in Garfield Park Discovery
At least they are looking into it.
https://www.dnainfo.com/chicago/201...rkansas-indiana-considered-garfield-park-case