I agree, that’s how I am starting to feel. I love how you phrased that. Now that money is involved I think it is crucial that they be more forthcoming and share what they know.
I also wonder how much her parents know about her activities leading up to her disappearance. Her mother Kimberly strongly denied there was a burner phone but it turns out Sydney did have a burner phone so they may not really have clarity. However, I couldn’t agree with you more and know they are definitely withholding that information because “their life and Sydney’s life is not up for examination” and they need to “preserve their families and Sydney’s privacy” and that it “won’t help bring Sydney home”.
Agree! I think it’s really unfortunate because I think the lack of transparency has pushed many away who could have helped. I never will understand why it has been handled this way but hope they receive some sort of closure. The way things are looking now it seems as if Syd’s disappearance will never be solved.
It’s sad because I want to keep searching and trying to piece things together for Syd’s sake but it’s near impossible when those who know potentially helpful information are so hostile and difficult to get information out of. Really sad story for so many reasons...
Totally! I think it just technically cannot be closed by SFPD and ruled a suicide because her body has not been found. The SFPD can’t rule someone’s disappearance as a suicide even if someone witnesses them jumping.
Oh for sure. This would maybe explain why Scott Dudek said SFPD doesn’t have enough compassion and why they literally have no said a word in reference to Sydney’s case (except the comment about them dealing with many mental health crises)
Well said; this case has been very frustrating and I’m at the point where my “precious time” as you said is being spent trying to find answers that won’t come unless her parents share them. Groups that came up with “rumors” that were eventually confirmed as true were accused of being hurtful, forced to shut down, etc., so it’s been an exercise in futility to try to get meaningful answers, and a frustrating and at times mystifying experience to watch it all play out. Her family is acting like she’s not coming back, and I hope they can find peace and some resolution.
It s also said she was in a mental hospital. It was read in another page they ordered to remove.
On one hand they talk about 'privacy,' but on the other hand they posted to the world about Sydney being stood up at the last minute by her prom date in high school. I can't understand the mindset of not releasing key details that might reveal what actually happened to her, yet revealing this embarrassing 'being stood up story' which was no doubt a painful episode in this girl's life (as well as being completely irrelevant).
It could have gone back many years. In the Carrboro high school newspaper, Sydney was interviewed her junior year and she sounds like she is overscheduled, anxious and stressed. Here is the link Strength in the classroom and on the court
They were quick to deny the burner phone when Syd actually used one. Her parents not ever addressing the rumored suicide attempt speaks volumes.
Exactly my impression! I've been saying it's a walk down memory lane from baby pictures, trips, volleyball, prom, singing to celebrating Berkeley. There's more postings today of her music. A lot of sharing of personal events for a family that wants to protect their privacy. The focus doesn't seem to be helping to find a missing person but instead oversharing the appearance of a very happy normal girl with a lot of talents and interests. While this may be true, there is a darker side to Syd they don't want to admit or confirm at least publicly because that would point to the possibility of running away or suicide. It's all about image. With so little shared and no leads they are losing people who really want to help find Syd.
