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Okay, time for a mini-poll I think.
Who is the murder suspect? (personal opinions only of course)
1) Rob
2) Kristi
3) Chris
4) Kieshas maternal uncle
5) Someone who hasn't even been on the radar
6) Friend/s of the family
7) Other family member/s
8) Random SO
9) No idea
Personally I think Rob and Kristi are both involved. Don't know who did it, but I think one will be charged with murder and the other as an accomplice. And hopefully there will be plenty of other charges like neglect, hindering an investigation etc.
JMO
I think Kristi was the one that did it, maybe the pressure of having the baby + 3yo was too much for her and she lashed out at her number 1 punching bag? Not sure, I certainly don't think it was premeditated, and I doubt if Rob was home at the time, but I'm only speculatin'. Rob definitely involved in the cover up, the disposal, and possibly the 'mastermind' behind the kidnapping story. I would like to be able to narrow down the date when she disappeared, that really bothers me.
Just saw family friend Alison Anderson was just on Sky making an appeal to those 'who have her, or know where she is to bring her home so the the family, friends and community can have their mind at ease' they must all know the truth, completely different demeanour.
BBM-
Which side of the family? Am guessing not Chris' side?
Speaking of Chris, I wonder how he will cope tomorrow for Fathers day...
IF we find out that he is involved, I will never trust my instinct again.
Yeah, but there was also allegedly a party at the house the night before.
I think theres just too many uncertainties in this case to be able to get an accurate reading.
We also only have a vague description of an eyewitness seeing her 1 week before she was reported missing, so our dates are all over the place...still no CONFIRMED last sighting of Kiesha, other than the hospital picture and the earlier family party. (not the alleged one)
I was just venting with hubby about the audacity of Kristi and Rob....(as an aside, I think Kristi wears the pants in that family- JMO).
6 yr old DD overheard me, and knows we have been searching for Kiesha.
She came in and said " If they just be honest about everything then they won't get into so much trouble. They really shouldn't lie. They just need to tell the truth".
.....Outa the mouths of babes.
Interesting though that the FA's see some kind of confinement. A while back on the thread, I had noted that I had a possible theory developing, but didn't post what it actually was.
I had wondered if they had been keeping kiesha confined to her bedroom all that time she was missing school. And also wondered if the evidence they removed from her bedroom could support that she was held there against her will, so that she was physically unable to leave or get help.
I think we'll know soon enough, thanks to the excellent work by police and detectives and the people who were brave enough to call in legitimate tips.
JMO
This is the empty block at Abraham Steet, within walking distance of where they lived and very overgrown. It's main feature is a stormwater drain which is adjacent to the road, and it's in a residential street and in close proximity to houses etc.....it looked like no-one had walked through it for awhile, I wondered if the police searched this area...
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Most of us would not report child abuse cases
Almost 33,000 Australian children suffered some form of abuse last year but more than half the population would turn a blind eye when confronted with the signs.
According to the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare, 32,641 children were abused between 2008 and 2009, an increase of 1.7 per cent on the previous year.
Victims are most commonly four or younger.
In NSW the most common type of abuse is emotional (34.8 per cent), followed by neglect (29.5 per cent), physical abuse (19.6 per cent) and sexual abuse (16.1 per cent).
But despite the rates of child abuse, a survey by the National Association for Prevention of Child Abuse and Neglect (NAPCAN) discovered that fewer than 50 per cent of 22,000 respondents would contact child protection authorities or the police if they knew a child was being harmed. Only 34 per cent of respondents would call police if a child disclosed sexual abuse.
http://www.smh.com.au/national/most-of-us-would-not-report-child-abuse-cases-20100904-14v6l.html
If this is true, Kiesha was murdered before she was reported missing by Kristi.
Thank you for the report. How long had Kristi and Robert lived in this apartment?
Maybe Kristi and Robert's neighbors are withholding information because they are afraid to talk and don't want to get involved. I suspect when the Police interviewed Kristi and Robert's neighbors, they asked them if they were knew whether the children were being abused. If these neighbors lied, I hope they have a change of heart. Now that Kristi and Robert have moved it should make it easier for neighbors to come forward and talk to Police.
Most of us would not report child abuse cases
Almost 33,000 Australian children suffered some form of abuse last year but more than half the population would turn a blind eye when confronted with the signs.
According to the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare, 32,641 children were abused between 2008 and 2009, an increase of 1.7 per cent on the previous year.
Victims are most commonly four or younger.
In NSW the most common type of abuse is emotional (34.8 per cent), followed by neglect (29.5 per cent), physical abuse (19.6 per cent) and sexual abuse (16.1 per cent).
But despite the rates of child abuse, a survey by the National Association for Prevention of Child Abuse and Neglect (NAPCAN) discovered that fewer than 50 per cent of 22,000 respondents would contact child protection authorities or the police if they knew a child was being harmed. Only 34 per cent of respondents would call police if a child disclosed sexual abuse.
http://www.smh.com.au/national/most-of-us-would-not-report-child-abuse-cases-20100904-14v6l.html
I can kinda understand how people would not want to get involved in these cases. But they can still report anonomously- though those tips aren't taken as seriously or dealt with as quickly, unfortunately.
Years ago I called DoCS (with my personal details) about suspected SA to a young family member of mine. It destroyed the relationship with that part of the family for many years, and it shattered me.
But I'd do it again in a heartbeat, because I made a promise to myself years and years ago that I would never turn a blind eye to suspected abuse,
because I know first hand how damaging it is.