This is so sad, I could just imagine what they found since other items of hers were found leading to him. I wonder if they found her clothing with signs of a homicide. Does anyone else wonder if she was intentionally leaving a trail with her belongings?
StrayKat, from info known about HB. Imo, yes she left a hansel & gretel type trail of clues in hopes that the trail would not only lead investigators to her, but, also to her captor/s.
As we all know, abduction victims react differently when faced with the reality of becoming a sudden statistic of violent crime. Imo, although surprised by her attacker, HB resisted and was a fighter; a fighter who utilized her mind, body, and spirit..
HB, screamed and kneeled down in the carport when assaulted, imo, buying time for a rescue. Imo, once HB, and possibly others were threatened with a lethal weapon, she had no other option than to comply with his demands.
Yes, I believe HB left a trail due to her encounter with pure evil that morning; a trail that will reveal the secrets to her abductor's past.