So what do you think it means? That DCI had a good lead by Friday and wanted the weekend to follow it before saying anything? From what you are saying, DCI is higher up and more specialized than The Sheriff’s Department, correct? Is it like the state version of the FBI?
Yes, according to her dad, it was the norm. He lives in California and speaks to all 3 of the kids every week. There was nothing out of the usual, nothing to raise any concerns!
I've maybe spoken to someone on the phone for 3 hours. Maybe. It would have only been because I was trying to help them thru something or I was needing their help. The other thing that crossed my mind is that it wasn't a straight 3 hours but several different calls throughout the day. Maybe it was just an exaggeration too.
Right. They assumed Mollie may have been sick and not called in yet. It was a couple hours into the trip at the fair that they tried to reach her and were not able to. At that point one of the staff called her boyfriend out of concern.Could someone remind me what time work notified the boyfriend that she hadn’t come to work? (Mid-afternoon??).
One possible reason for the delay in notification is due to the field trip going on that day. I am sure that day was much more hectic than most, with trying to get all the kids ready to go (bathroom breaks for them all, etc), transportation to the fair, etc with one fewer employee. I could see a call from the manager to alert family/boyfriend in the morning if it was a routine day.
Another thing to remember is (aside from some of us on this site), people do not automatically jump to idea that something is terribly wrong. People have a tendency to explain things away. However this is a bit different since it is a no show for a job.
It was just their normal weekly call.
Well I'd like to know what those thoughts would have been.
Yes, DCI is essentially Iowa’s state version of the FBI. They’re the top level criminal investigation agency at the state level.
They spoke for 3 hours every week? Where did you hear that?
Her father said the call was normal discussion about school and her new apartment etc.
My wildest speculation is they have confirmed Mollie’s fate. I wouldn’t be surprised at all now if they announce that they have confirmed she’s alive or dead, and if so they would surely announce what they know that supports that. And personally, if the do announce something of that nature, I’m going to absolutely believe what they conclude is accurate.
Gotcha! Here in TN, we have the TBI. So it’s pretty obvious what their role and status is. With DCI, I was thinking they were just a crime lab or something. This could be big indeed. Thanks for your help!
I just saw elsewhere on another post that was normal for them.
Wondering if they had anything significant to report on Friday, based on the fact that Dad RT was at the Iowa State Fair and in front of Casey's over the weekend still asking for people to be on the lookout for Mollie. Wouldn't family have been notified if there was? Of course, if it were a positive lead, that would encourage her father even more. Here's hoping.
