AZ AZ - Michael Tapley, 52, Snowflake, 15 February 2008

[barb0301]

After reading the latest update by Holliston tonite, I'm really riled up at that sheriff. The statement that he made to Michael's daughter was WAYYYYY out of line, and obviously set the tone for the entire investigation in my eyes.

"Finally Christine spoke with him and he told her, 'You really don't think that little bit of a woman could hurt your big ole dad, do you honey?'"

Ummmmmmmmmmm, yah !!! (edited a bunch of stuff out here)
Men in his county don't deserve the same protection as women do?

I think I'll just write the ACLU tomorrow and see what they think about it. First time I've ever wanted to write to them, and I think I'ma just gonna do it.

 

[Peki51]

Barb and GiGi,
I can't tell you how much I appreciate your help! According to Gina and her credit card trail, she followed I40 to I35, we know she stopped in Albuquerque, Witchita, KS, then up to Lees Summit where her brother works. At the very beginning of March my niece travelled that route in her car. She stopped at every rest stop, restaurant, etc. and spoke with highway patrol all along the way while hanging flyers. She spoke to the repairman in Witchita and the casino people in Kansas City. She spoke to the brother and mother in Raymore, MO. She worked closely with LE in that area. All of this was done while it would have been fresh in their minds. Actually, she was travelling to MO as Gina was travelling from. She found a couple of people that saw Gina, but none that saw Michael. Gina took Michael's dog with her and left her with Gina's mother, where my niece found her and took her back home. I have been sending info to news people in Witchita and Kansas City trying to get them to put out a story.
I have a list of phone and email of people that I have asked for help, none of them have responded yet. If LOTS of people phone or email them I hope they will see the potential in a story. For anyone willing, I think this may be our only hope, to get the media involved and FORCE someone to look closer at this case. Thank you all so much!
Rick Renzi, 1st (Snowflake)Dist.,(202)225-2315; Jeff Flake, 6th (Mesa where Michael's mom, dad, brothers live) Dist., (480)833-0092 or email from website; Greta Van Susteren, ontherecord@foxnews.com; Nancy Grace, email thru website at CNN.com; Atty General Terry Goddard, consumerinfo@azag.gov; Governor Janet Napolitano, 800-253-0883 or email thru website www.azgovernor.gov/contact.asp; AZ Republic reporter Eli Arnold, elias.arnold@arizonarepublic.com; Sheriff Gary Butler, sheriff@navajocountyaz.gov; America's Most Wanted, email thru website www.amw.com/contact_us/; Kansas City Star, newstips@kcstar.com; KTVK-TV3, feedback@azfamily.com; KPHO CBS5, CBS5news@kpho.com; ABC 15 KNXV, assignmentdesk@abc15.com

Kim,

I have copied your email and call list and will forward to several other sites where people are very willing to be involved in writing and calling.

I hope that we can at least get your family a response and that something can be done to search for your brother, and at least get someone off their butt and do something!

There are a lot of caring people out here!

 

[barb0301]

Has anyone sent out any letters on this case yet? I have some drafted and will be sending this weekend. Just wanted to know if anyone else has done so and what steps anyone recommends we take next to get some attention on this case.

 

[Peki51]

Has anyone sent out any letters on this case yet? I have some drafted and will be sending this weekend. Just wanted to know if anyone else has done so and what steps anyone recommends we take next to get some attention on this case.

Barb, I sent out a "first round" but no responses, which is not unusual. I have taken the addresses to several other sites, but I don't know how many are on the band wagon.

I will also send out another round this weekend along with you! It takes great numbers of people all at the same time to be doing this to create an affect and get the attention needed. I hope others are participating as well.

 

[barb0301]

Barb, I sent out a "first round" but no responses, which is not unusual. I have taken the addresses to several other sites, but I don't know how many are on the band wagon.

I will also send out another round this weekend along with you! It takes great numbers of people all at the same time to be doing this to create an affect and get the attention needed. I hope others are participating as well.

Thanks Peki !! I hope others are participating too, as this family is desperately in need of some help. I am in contact with Kim, and will do whatever I can to help. If anyone else has ANY ideas as to what we can do, please, please post them here.

 

[ArizonaGiGi]

Mine are going out Monday. Sorry so delayed.

Kim, anything going on? If you need me to go to Snowflake for anything, just let me know. It's only half hour away. I might be going thru on Tues, on my way to Holbrook.

 

[cjcord]

can we get a full list of where to send letters?

 

[Peki51]

Cjcord.....here is the list from Kim above..........

Rick Renzi, 1st (Snowflake)Dist.,(202)225-2315; Jeff Flake, 6th (Mesa where Michael's mom, dad, brothers live) Dist., (480)833-0092 or email from website; Greta Van Susteren, ontherecord@foxnews.com; Nancy Grace, email thru website at CNN.com; Atty General Terry Goddard, consumerinfo@azag.gov; Governor Janet Napolitano, 800-253-0883 or email thru website www.azgovernor.gov/contact.asp; AZ Republic reporter Eli Arnold, elias.arnold@arizonarepublic.com; Sheriff Gary Butler, sheriff@navajocountyaz.gov; America's Most Wanted, email thru website www.amw.com/contact_us/; Kansas City Star, newstips@kcstar.com; KTVK-TV3, feedback@azfamily.com; KPHO CBS5, CBS5news@kpho.com; ABC 15 KNXV, assignmentdesk@abc15.com

I think if we make a definite effort to concentrate on the state and local level there is a better chance of a response. My experience has been that local police chiefs don't like to be bombarded from all over the place. You know what runs down hill and that is what we want!

 

[ArizonaGiGi]

I was watching Leonard Padilla on t.v. talk about ordering "ping" records for Casey Anthony and others cell phones.
Does anyone know how to order ping records? I think if we got Gina and Michaels cell records for Feb 15-18 we might get some good clues as to where she went.

anyone know how to order that?

 

[barb0301]

I was watching Leonard Padilla on t.v. talk about ordering "ping" records for Casey Anthony and others cell phones.
Does anyone know how to order ping records? I think if we got Gina and Michaels cell records for Feb 15-18 we might get some good clues as to where she went.

anyone know how to order that?

Hi GiGi,
I think that LE has to order the ping records, but it sure wouldn't hurt to have the family contact the cell phone provider and find out. From what I understand, usually LE has to issue a search warrant to get them. Wonder if they would consider doing that? Anyone else have any info on this?

Barb

 

[ArizonaGiGi]

can we get a full list of where to send letters?

Cj, I will post the mailing address's tonight. That way we can email AND send letters.

 

[Bobbisangel]

Hi GiGi,
I think that LE has to order the ping records, but it sure wouldn't hurt to have the family contact the cell phone provider and find out. From what I understand, usually LE has to issue a search warrant to get them. Wonder if they would consider doing that? Anyone else have any info on this?

Barb

In some cases the phone co has given the phone records to the family. I think it just depends on who you talk to at the phone co. Kim could try and get a copy of the phone records and then go on the internet and find out where the towers are that are closest to the phone numbers. It would be easier for LE to get the ping records telling where each phone call was made but if they won't then if I were Kim I would give it a try.

It doesn't sound like LE is going out of their way to solve this case so I wouldn't count on them doing anything. I wonder why that is?

 

[ArizonaGiGi]

In some cases the phone co has given the phone records to the family. I think it just depends on who you talk to at the phone co. Kim could try and get a copy of the phone records and then go on the internet and find out where the towers are that are closest to the phone numbers. It would be easier for LE to get the ping records telling where each phone call was made but if they won't then if I were Kim I would give it a try.

It doesn't sound like LE is going out of their way to solve this case so I wouldn't count on them doing anything. I wonder why that is?

LAZY???

 

[barb0301]

In some cases the phone co has given the phone records to the family. I think it just depends on who you talk to at the phone co. Kim could try and get a copy of the phone records and then go on the internet and find out where the towers are that are closest to the phone numbers. It would be easier for LE to get the ping records telling where each phone call was made but if they won't then if I were Kim I would give it a try.

It doesn't sound like LE is going out of their way to solve this case so I wouldn't count on them doing anything. I wonder why that is?

It's absolutely maddening that they have not investigated this case any further. The sheriff's comment to Michael's daughter when she spoke with him was : "You really don't think that little bit of a woman could hurt your big ole dad, do you honey?", gives an indication that they don't plan on investigating much further. :furious::furious::furious::furious:

 

[ArizonaGiGi]

Here are physical mailing address's;
( *= new, not on Kims list)

Congressman Rick Renzi
1st district
2707 S. White Mountain Road #E
Show Low, AZ 85901
928-367-2800

Congressman Jeff Flake
6th district
po box 21447
Mesa Az 85277
480-415-0232

Attorney General Terry Goddard
Office of Victims Services
Victim Rights Enforcement Officer
1275 West Washington
Phoenix, AZ 85007
victimservices@azag.gov

The Honorable Janet Napolitano
Governor of Arizona
1700 West Washington
Phoenix, AZ 85007

Navajo County Sheriff Gary Butler (this is the guy that made the "little ole gal, big ole Dad" comment. I think we should send him mail EVERYDAY!
PO Box 668
Holbrooke, AZ 86025
******************************************************************************************
New contacts not on Kims list

*Snowflake Az PD (LOCAL PD where Michael and Gina lived)
602 S. Main St
Snowflake AZ 85937
928-536-7688
www.ci.snowflake.az.us

*Arizona Senator John McCain
241 Russell Senate Office Bldg
Washington, DC 20510
or
5353 North 16th Street
Phoenix, AZ 85016
http://mccain.senate.gov/public/index/cfm
202-224-2235

*Arizona Senator Jon Kyl
2200 East Camelback Suite 120
Phoenix, AZ 85016
http://kyl.senate.gov/contact.cfm
202-224-4521

 

[Kim155]

Thanks everyone for all of your ideas and support. Susan Murphy-Milano is going to interview me and broadcast Michael's story on her radio program on Sept. 9th. I don't have all of the details yet, but this could be the break we've been looking for! I hope everyone will tune in and send in your comments on the show. This is the way to get the ball rolling and get some attention! Thank you all so much! I will post the details as soon as I receive them.

 

[barb0301]

Thanks everyone for all of your ideas and support. Susan Murphy-Milano is going to interview me and broadcast Michael's story on her radio program on Sept. 9th. I don't have all of the details yet, but this could be the break we've been looking for! I hope everyone will tune in and send in your comments on the show. This is the way to get the ball rolling and get some attention! Thank you all so much! I will post the details as soon as I receive them.

:woohoo::woohoo::woohoo::woohoo:

This is such WONDERFUL news, and I can't wait to tune in and hear the interview !! Keep us posted with all the details Kim !! Hang in there !! We're here for you !!

 

[Bobbisangel]

It's absolutely maddening that they have not investigated this case any further. The sheriff's comment to Michael's daughter when she spoke with him was : "You really don't think that little bit of a woman could hurt your big ole dad, do you honey?", gives an indication that they don't plan on investigating much further. :furious::furious::furious::furious:

What is that...a "good ole boy" hickville police department? What an idoit that sheriff is. That "little bit of a woman" might not look like she could do any damage to anyone but has the idoit read her history???? He probably sits at his desk all day with his feet up eating doughnuts. Sounds worthless to me.

Where is the wife now...do you know? Is she back living in their home? If the idoit sheriff had taken a look at the parts from the truck that were replaced he probably could have told if the truck had hit a person or an object. There cold have been hair, blood, or tissue under the lip of the wrecked parts. It sounds like the sheriff's office could care less. I just don't get it at all.

Did the wife tell the sheriff that her husband just took off? She must have really layed it on!

 

[Peki51]

Thanks everyone for all of your ideas and support. Susan Murphy-Milano is going to interview me and broadcast Michael's story on her radio program on Sept. 9th. I don't have all of the details yet, but this could be the break we've been looking for! I hope everyone will tune in and send in your comments on the show. This is the way to get the ball rolling and get some attention! Thank you all so much! I will post the details as soon as I receive them.

Kim, this is a great opportunity for you to get the ball rolling on your case. If anyone can do it, Susan can! I will definitely be tuning into the show to show my support for you and Michael's story!

I hope everyone takes the time to sign up to BlogTalkRadio, participate in the live chats, and leave comments after the show. This is a great way to get exposure! I'm so happy to hear you are being featured!

 

[Peki51]

Here are physical mailing address's;
( *= new, not on Kims list)

Congressman Rick Renzi
1st district
2707 S. White Mountain Road #E
Show Low, AZ 85901
928-367-2800

Congressman Jeff Flake
6th district
po box 21447
Mesa Az 85277
480-415-0232

Attorney General Terry Goddard
Office of Victims Services
Victim Rights Enforcement Officer
1275 West Washington
Phoenix, AZ 85007
victimservices@azag.gov

The Honorable Janet Napolitano
Governor of Arizona
1700 West Washington
Phoenix, AZ 85007

Navajo County Sheriff Gary Butler (this is the guy that made the "little ole gal, big ole Dad" comment. I think we should send him mail EVERYDAY!
PO Box 668
Holbrooke, AZ 86025
******************************************************************************************
New contacts not on Kims list

*Snowflake Az PD (LOCAL PD where Michael and Gina lived)
602 S. Main St
Snowflake AZ 85937
928-536-7688
www.ci.snowflake.az.us

*Arizona Senator John McCain
241 Russell Senate Office Bldg
Washington, DC 20510
or
5353 North 16th Street
Phoenix, AZ 85016
http://mccain.senate.gov/public/index/cfm
202-224-2235

*Arizona Senator Jon Kyl
2200 East Camelback Suite 120
Phoenix, AZ 85016
http://kyl.senate.gov/contact.cfm
202-224-4521

Thanks for the updates to the list! bumping so no one will miss it......