I'm kinda starting out at chapter 14 here, so if I repeat something someone else has said, then perhaps its worth looking at. If not, then perhaps it will contribute.
At this point, I'll just suggest where I think somebody needs to look for Michelle, then, later, I'll put together my synopsis, if necessary.
After using Google Earth, looking for logical logistics, I came up with 2 places, aside from the obvious. If they have not been searched, please, someone in FL check them. I'm on the other side of the country. I have called crimeline with one of them, but have not seen any searches being done in these areas:
A) This is my number one pick: 28.458031,-81.370086 (map would only allow me to use this L/L so bare with me please). Read on.
First, there is more than one 'Bay Lake,' but only one is next to the beaten path, between E. Lancaster Rd and W Sand Lake Rd (or, narrowing it down even more- between Glenrose Rd, which becomes Nela Ave at the tracks, and Sand Lake Rd. This is a direct shot to Belle Isle (the cell phone), and very close to where the Hummer was found. From the tracks, west, and to the residential area.
I would like to see someone, especially with a dog who likes to find bones, to check around Bay Lake, and the little E.T. looking body of water below it, and especially the wooded area, within there.
Don't forget to look up. her necklace could be hanging on a tree. One never knows what lurks in the mind of a lunatic.
2) My 'long shot' pick is a monumental task at best, but should be searched as best as is possible: 28.458031,-81.370086
This is in the 'Christmas' area. Perhaps someone wanted (this to be) her 'home for the holidays.' Again, who knows what lurks in the mind of a lunatic? Wouldn't finding her be the nicest gift? Perhaps, just perhaps, this area could be her 'deliverance of justice.'
I wasn't even looking for or in this area. I didn't even know it existed, until I was 'sent' there by, dare I say, perhaps a 'Higher Power,' while checking into the Daytona/Cocoa Beach theories, as though I was 'lead' there...
Okay, now that I sound like a real nut, thoughts? Comments?
Someone, please, grab your dogs and your friends and check these areas. But first, arm yourself with preparedness. Below, you will find some info that may be helpful.
Since I have seen some concern with alligators, here are some
basic facts:
Found only in southern states.
Because alligators are "cold blooded" they use food mainly for growth, repair and reproduction.
They can probably go for a year or so without eating if they had to. Some references state 2 years or more.
During the winter they are not known to eat at all.
They do not usually prey on humans.
If the meal is too large (bulky), they will trap their prey under something until it has 'reduced.'
They can use their tales to quickly lunge 5 feet or so.
RUN STRAIGHT AWAY. Do not 'zig zag.' They travel extremely quickly, but only for short distances, so your best recourse is a straight line.
Also note, mothers are protective of their young.
Young will stay with mother till about 2 years of age.
Nesting occurs in or about July/Aug.
Gestation is approx 70 days and most will have hatched by Sept
Crocodiles are a whole different story. If you have concerns about crocodiles, please do your own research on the subject.
Keep your dog on a leash. It keeps you and your dog safer, and will help you see if, where, and when your dog hits on something.
Don't go alone.
You should also be prepared as to death, decomposition, ambient conditions, and stages of infestation, as the 'bugs' you encounter may be telling you that you are on the track of something.
Research the last 30 days of the areas weather for clues as to what possible stages of life cycle you can expect to encounter.
TABLE 1--Variables affecting decay rate o f human body.
Variable Effect on Decay Rate ~
Temperature 5
Access by insects 5
Burial and depth 5
Carnivores/rodents 4
Trauma (penetrating/crushing) 4
Humidity/aridity 4
Rainfall 3
Body size and weight 3
Embalming 3
Clothing 2
Surface placed on i
Soil pH unknown
"Subjective criteria raling based on a five-point scale, 5 being
the most influential.
Since 'conditions' have a significant affect on what you can expect to find, doing your own 'research' with facts in hand, will offer you more preparedness then I can. Take a moment to gather this data to assist your search.
Here is a link, without photos, to basic facts and research on D & D. Look up pics of the insects you anticipate you will expect to find.
I hope at least some of the information you find here will be helpful to this case, and others.
