Found Deceased FL - Taylor Wright, 33, Pensacola, 8 Sept 2017 #1 *Arrest*

[AbuDrake]

How is Taylor "unwell and in danger"? I've gotten confused...I thought she ran off with hidden cash and doesn't know how to return?

"In danger" is the conclusion formed by the girlfriend and Nancy. They love her, and so they fill in the gaps with fear for her well being...and some of those gaps are white-out over things about her that they'd rather not acknowledge or discuss.

I do not share that conclusion, and I don't think that the evidence supports it either. Although I think it's almost certain that she began this disappearance as a deliberate gambit of some kind (90%), it's also possible that she's in danger (30%, maybe?) that resulted from missteps one can make while on the run with a bag of cash. I'm here because of that 30% chance...if she is in trouble and I did nothing, I'd never forgive myself for failing to help Drake's mom and my former wife.

 

[flute4peace]

She does have a history of violence. First one was at 13 during the events that got her removed from her parents home. Story varies wildly depending on who you believe, of course. She's attacked me twice: first time was when we were newly married. I was cleaning up after the puppy **** on the carpet, and I said those words no man should say to his wife: "You are acting like your mother." She charged at me from across the room, as if she was going to kick my *advertiser censored*. I ended it as gently as I could, with a hip toss. Second time was 10JUL15, when she tried to get me to hit her IOT get the upper hand in the divorce case. She barged into my house and was shoving me, saying stuff like "Oh look at you. You are so mad...don't be such a ****ing pussy, I know you want to hit me." It didn't work: I kept my hands up, and had an eyewitness and a video camera...she ended up going to jail, not me. (Interestingly enough, before that incident she had coached at least two women to make their husbands hit them as a way of getting all the cards in a divorce case.)

Thank you. Knowing that she does have a documented history of violence is another puzzle piece that helps put this all into perspective. I'm surprised she was able to get the LE job.

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[kat913]

"In danger" is the conclusion formed by the girlfriend and Nancy. They love her, and so they fill in the gaps with fear for her well being...and some of those gaps are white-out over things about her that they'd rather not acknowledge or discuss.

I do not share that conclusion, and I don't think that the evidence supports it either. Although I think it's almost certain that she began this disappearance as a deliberate gambit of some kind (90%), it's also possible that she's in danger (30%, maybe?) that resulted from missteps one can make while on the run with a bag of cash. I'm here because of that 30% chance...if she is in trouble and I did nothing, I'd never forgive myself for failing to help Drake's mom and my former wife.

Is there any evidence AbuDrake? Any leads to go on at all?

 

[flute4peace]

Abudrake...are you in contact with Taylor's employer who is concerned about her missing?

Good idea for the two of you to team up!

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[AbuDrake]

Thank you. Knowing that she does have a documented history of violence is another puzzle piece that helps put this all into perspective. I'm surprised she was able to get the LE job.

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See my above comment about her buying and memorizing a manual on how to defeat the polygraph.

...and to be on balance, let me defend her on this point: Cops are humans. Humans, in their teens, make mistakes. Humans have emotions and make mistakes when dealing with complex emotional issues...and in the instance where she rushed at me while I was cleaning up the puppy poo, I'd just compared her to her recently deceased mother, whose mental illness made Taylor's early teen years extremely difficult. I don't blame her for wanting to make sure that her past didn't interfere with her future...that's why I didn't throw the ******** flag when she applied as a local LEO.

 

[Spiritecho]

Are you in close contact with her adopted mom, as well as her father? Is her father her adoptive father or her biological father?

You were Marine or Navy?
My son served 6 yrs, separated now 4 yrs, he has little tolerance for women, me included even as his mom, only because of the last deployment at the FOB (deep south Afghanistan)he was at, seeing women suicide bombers, men sending their children in, etc...He has no trust at all. What you are saying brings that to my mind. Do you also have severe PTSD?
Thank You for your service. I can't imagine how overwhelming this has been for you and all the adjustments you are making.

 

[AbuDrake]

Is there any evidence AbuDrake? Any leads to go on at all?

None that I'm aware of. I've answered PPD's questions but I'm afraid I haven't been of much help. That's why I came here...try to do some thought exercises and stir up some ideas. And sure enough, thanks to this forum I now have two people for PPD to talk to that may have information. I just hope it's helpful, and that I didn't write all this personal stuff (which I've not edited for grammar, content, tone, or brevity!) for nothing...the internet has a long memory.

 

[jccoa1999]

Has anyone hired their own PI to look into anything or maybe to even look for TW.? since Drake is 7 he will be googling soon enough so maybe should just use her initials

 

[kat913]

None that I'm aware of. I've answered PPD's questions but I'm afraid I haven't been of much help. That's why I came here...try to do some thought exercises and stir up some ideas. And sure enough, thanks to this forum I now have two people for PPD to talk to that may have information. I just hope it's helpful, and that I didn't write all this personal stuff (which I've not edited for grammar, content, tone, or brevity!) for nothing...the internet has a long memory.

We appreciate trying to help you. I know you had a sudden thought that Jethro brought up in her past relationship (Louisiana) I think I missed the 2nd person conversation?

 

[AbuDrake]

Are you in close contact with her adopted mom, as well as her father? Is her father her adoptive father or her biological father?

You were Marine or Navy?
My son served 6 yrs, separated now 4 yrs, he has little tolerance for women, me included even as his mom, only because of the last deployment at the FOB (deep south Afghanistan)he was at, seeing women suicide bombers, men sending their children in, etc...He has no trust at all. What you are saying brings that to my mind. Do you also have severe PTSD?
Thank You for your service. I can't imagine how overwhelming this has been for you and all the adjustments you are making.

Yes, Nancy and I speak often, and her (biological) father and I have had some business dealings to work through related to the divorce so we talk a bit.

I don't have any PTSD, and I'm actually rather progressive in my attitudes towards gender...most of my beliefs would fall somewhere on the 'feminist' side of the spectrum. But I've felt my share of PTS from combat...which is a totally normal and healthy response to god-awful events. I'm fortunate that I was able to process and assimilate my experiences from combat - others have not been as lucky. And to be honest, I'm not overwhelmed by all of this mess here at home but the past 2.5 years of conflict with Taylor have easily been the most difficult thing I've ever experienced. She promised to make my life hell, and made good on that promise.

 

[AbuDrake]

Has anyone hired their own PI to look into anything or maybe to even look for TW.? since Drake is 7 he will be googling soon enough so maybe should just use her initials

I think that genie is out of the bottle, friend.

And no, nobody's hired a PI that I know of...but given that Taylor was employed by a number of PI firms I imagine that they're all working to help find her.

 

[jccoa1999]

Abudrake I read that TW was seen by a neighbor playing with her son before she went "missing" . Did you pick up your son that same day? Did you see TW that day?

 

[flute4peace]

See my above comment about her buying and memorizing a manual on how to defeat the polygraph.

...and to be on balance, let me defend her on this point: Cops are humans. Humans, in their teens, make mistakes. Humans have emotions and make mistakes when dealing with complex emotional issues...and in the instance where she rushed at me while I was cleaning up the puppy poo, I'd just compared her to her recently deceased mother, whose mental illness made Taylor's early teen years extremely difficult. I don't blame her for wanting to make sure that her past didn't interfere with her future...that's why I didn't throw the ******** flag when she applied as a local LEO.

Oh I definitely agree. My BIL is career LE and I work/am friends with several others. The polygraph book is telling.

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[AbuDrake]

Abudrake I read that TW was seen by a neighbor playing with her son before she went "missing" . Did you pick up your son that same day? Did you see TW that day?

That's incorrect information. Drake's been up here with me since mid August, several states away from Florida. The neighbor was talking about when Drake was with his mom for the summer, and the reporter didn't understand the story enough to get the context. Poor journalism.

 

[kat913]

That's incorrect information. Drake's been up here with me since mid August, several states away from Florida. The neighbor was talking about when Drake was with his mom for the summer, and the reporter didn't understand the story enough to get the context. Poor journalism.

Is there some custody agreement that you have worked out together? Since he seems to be in contact by phone regularly....does he see his mom as well or only for this past summer? Is there arrangements for the holidays that he is looking forward to?

 

[Spiritecho]

Taylor moved to Florida at the beginning of August from where? North Carolina? With Drake, then a few weeks later she signed over custody to you and brought Drake back?
Was this a sudden decision? Or what brought this turn around from your perspective?
Are you separated military now and a civilian?
That means you are having to travel back and forth to Florida for court?

 

[AbuDrake]

Is there some custody agreement that you have worked out together? Since he seems to be in contact by phone regularly....does he see his mom as well or only for this past summer? Is there arrangements for the holidays that he is looking forward to?

Today makes 1 year since she sent him up here to live with me. Sometimes she exercises her timesharing rights during holidays, sometimes not. She did, for this summer.

We were not able to make an agreement, unfortunately - the court did so for us.

 

[AbuDrake]

Taylor moved to Florida at the beginning of August from where? North Carolina? With Drake, then a few weeks later she signed over custody to you and brought Drake back?
Was this a sudden decision? Or what brought this turn around from your perspective?
Are you separated military now and a civilian?
That means you are having to travel back and forth to Florida for court?

I'm active duty military, stationed in NC. She's lived in Florida since 2014, when we PCSed there together. She spent this summer with Drake; he flew down there to be with her on 01JUL17. She sent him up here to live with me 1 year ago today, but then denied doing so and we had to go to court for custody stuff anyway. I am still trying to piece together her thought process; best I can tell, she realized he was better off up here...and they were having some significant conflict when he was living with her in FL.

Yes - I usually travel to and from Florida for court, but can also appear by telephone sometimes.

 

[JLD333]

Goal was just to creep me out and scare me. The only way I knew about the tracker was that she told me! I was down in FL on business and was trying to keep away from her and not tell her where I was staying. She made a point to rub it in that I couldn't hide from her. I think this is part of her general desire to have others view her as a dangerous tough-guy. She wore that bullet on a necklace you see in some of the pictures to the final divorce hearing...that should give an indication of how badly she wants to paint this image. And the intended impact on me is obvious: she repeatedly said to me "You underestimated me" and then proceeded to explain just how far she would go (or had gone) to ruin my life. Alternately, she'd explain that these weren't threats: she really meant that she would do (or continue to do) said malicious action. (She often confused the word "threat" for "bluff.")

Oof. Sounds like a horrible and emotionally draining experience. I'm glad you seem to have emotionally recovered for the most part and are able to be supportive of her (in a non-enabling way) for the sake of Drake. I know many people that have non vengeful exes that they would never be willing to help! It sounds like Drake has adjusted well to the changes in his life, and I take it he has plenty of stable and supportive adult figures around him to balance out some of the chaos he's had to endure. Kudos to you for being a source of stability for him.

It sounds like NOLA would be a pretty good bet if she is, in fact, hiding out. It sounds like she was planning some sort of scheme before all this started, but it's certainly possible something bad happened in the midst of executing that plan. For now, I placing my bets on her being in hiding wondering how to make her return though.

Do you know how actively LE is investigating her whereabouts? Are they trying to track her phone pings or anything of the like? I'm nof she's how aggressively they handle missing person cases when they don't believe foul play is involved.

 

[AbuDrake]

Oof. Sounds like a horrible and emotionally draining experience. I'm glad you seem to have emotionally recovered for the most part and are able to be supportive of her (in a non-enabling way) for the sake of Drake. I know many people that have non vengeful exes that they would never be willing to help! It sounds like Drake has adjusted well to the changes in his life, and I take it he has plenty of stable and supportive adult figures around him to balance out some of the chaos he's had to endure. Kudos to you for being a source of stability for him.

It sounds like NOLA would be a pretty good bet if she is, in fact, hiding out. It sounds like she was planning some sort of scheme before all this started, but it's certainly possible something bad happened in the midst of executing that plan. For now, I placing my bets on her being in hiding wondering how to make her return though.

Do you know how actively LE is investigating her whereabouts? Are they trying to track her phone pings or anything of the like? I'm nof she's how aggressively they handle missing person cases when they don't believe foul play is involved.

No idea how LE is handling the case - my conversations with PPD are mostly a one-way flow of information...as it should be!

Thanks for the support. It's easy to be strong when you don't have the option to quit, and I don't. I'm blessed with the most supportive friends, family, and teammates that a man could hope for in these circumstances. Whatever karma chips I've accumulated were well spent on having them in my life.