concernedperson
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Well I don't know... I am sure almost every news source, legitimate and shady, would pay a pretty penny for a picture right now. I can't commit to never visiting CNN again...And CNN already posted the picture of Elisabeth covered in a coat, so I am sure they would love a *good* picture.
In addition, I also think that reading the news about these stories does help in some ways. For example, I already posted that if I had gone into the courtyard of my old apartment building and heard the faint sounds of a baby crying or maybe smelled some Chef Boyardi on a hot plate wafting through the air, it would never, ever, EVER have occurred to me that people might have been imprisoned underground. Even if the sound or smell seemed out of place - like it was winter and no one was outside and no windows were opened... never would I have thought of it. Now, after this, it WOULD occur to me, and I would probably spend some time checking it out... following the scent or the sound just a bit to see if I could figure out where it came from. And LE are taking note as well, I am sure. The next time a shadowy figure has a daughter turn up missing and has spent a lot of time in the cellar, someone may think to pull out bookcases and look in all the little cubbies, just to see. There are no doubt some wives who read this story and probably did some investigations of their own. It is mind-boggling but good to be reminded of the fact that people are not always who they seem, and sometimes your spider sense is correct.
I do not wish that they should be hounded by the press. IMO, it would be far better at this point for them to sell their story... or at least part of it. I hope they do. Meanwhile, as explanations and snippets of truth are revealed, I am sure there are people who read it out of "morbid" curiosity. For my part, I believe that I am getting an education out of the whole thing. The monstrosity of this "human", the strength of this victim, the depths of denial and willingness to ignore something right under your nose. These all help me understand situations on other threads here on Websleuths, the psychology and the logistics education I get from every case helps me to riddle out the truth on the next one. Will I ever "solve" an unsolved case? Probably not. But will I do what I can to help my fellow volunteer investigators try to find answers? YES! And I know it is useful... I know LE and attorneys read this board and use the huge amount of free investigation help and ideas to help put more criminals away. And so I read, and learn, and try to help.
Now, I have a question - I have seen a few comments here that perhaps the apartment building might be bulldozed... I thought there were like 20 apartments in this building? Surely no one is thinking of displacing these families? I would hate to think they would lose their homes because of this creep. I'm all for getting rid of the dungeon and losing the tourists, but people who lived in this building might not all be able to afford to move out, right?
Good post and practical information came out of it. Who after all these years depending on income from this monster could start over? Not Rosemarie at 68 and not Elisabeth after 24 years years in a dungeon and 6 children to raise. She has no skills and fortunate that she has her mind at all. The money that could be gleaned from a few pics could help them in their recovery efforts. Moving them to a quiet place with a home and medical care. Without financial aid they can't do it given the circumstances.
As far as the home .....the home didn't create the tyrant...the tyrant created the pain for many. No reason to displace others but get rid of the dungeon.
As far as the education, yes, it has been an education. It makes us step back and really look around us and hold our children closer and those we care for in life. It also makes us look to further responsibility for the human race for whatever difference we can make. One small observation could make a huge difference in someone else's life. One phone call could too. Turning a blind eye to problems we can see or perceive never corrected them. JMO.
You would think that they would remember their mom being pregnant - and then not - ?? Makes you wonder - ?? well - at least for me it does!!
