ID - Robert Manwill, 8, Boise, 24 July 2009 - #2

[nursebeeme]

Dolly, don't know how to quote your post. Robert's older half brother sounds like he is making a cry for help. Pray someone close to him hears and answers.

He sounds extremely lost and depressed poor guy.. His expression.... agony for him and agony to observe...

 

[Angel Who Cares]

Boise man's home searched in Manwill disappearance
Story Created: Aug 1, 2009 at 5:58 PM MDT
Story Updated: Aug 1, 2009 at 6:50 PM MDT
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Friday evening and Saturday morning, authorities looking for 8-year-old Robert Manwill focused their efforts on Evan Wallis' Boise home and blue Suburban

"I was devastated that my truck was being considered part of this case with Robert," Wallis said.

The Homeowner, Wallis, says he has three boys of his own and is an innocent bystander in the investigation.

Wallis says he welcomed authorities to his backyard to search for anything that may lead them to the little boy.

"I have complete cooperation with them because it is a little boy that needs to be found," he said.

Wallis says police searched his home after bloodhounds picked up a scent on his Suburban. He says his truck was stolen on July 22, just two days before Robert disappeared. Then it turned back up on Monday and Wallis notified the Ada County Sheriff's Office.

"And that's what lead them to come back here and get a warrant to come dig up our backyard," Wallis said. "I told them go ahead just as long as you just leave things the way they were when you're done."

VIDEO: Boise man's home searched in Manwill disappearance
http://www.2news.tv/news/52270027.html?video=YHI&t=a

Article:
http://www.2news.tv/news/52270027.html
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UPDATED: Police search Idaho home in missing boy case
Published: 08/01/09
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Police searched a southwest Boise residence and closed off a section of a landfill Saturday as they continued looking for an 8-year-old boy who went missing more than a week ago.

On Friday and Saturday, investigators searched a southwest Boise home. They began digging in the backyard after dogs picked up a scent, said Evan Wallis, who owns the house.

On Thursday night, police searched Manwill's mother's apartment, where the boy was visiting.

Wallis said he knows the boy's family but doesn't understand why police are searching the rental property, which is near Five Mile Road in Boise.

"I'm innocent," Wallis told the Idaho Statesman newspaper. "I'm an innocent bystander."

Chief Kerns said at a press conference Saturday that the residence is one of many areas of interest in the case. Police, so far, say there have been no arrests or suspects in the case.

Investigators were seen taking an SUV and other items during the search of the apartment Jenkins and Ehrlick share.

The two have appeared at press conferences with police but have not spoken publicly.

Ehrlick's father, Daniel Ehrlick Sr., said he last saw the 8-year-old Manwill the day he went missing. He said he had dropped some money off at his son and Jenkins' apartment to help them pay their bills.

Ehrlick Sr. said he used to pick Manwill up in New Plymouth, where the boy's father lives, and bring him to Boise to visit. After the boy went missing, Ehrlick Sr. said his son accused him of taking the child and police questioned him.

"I haven't talked to him since he accused me," Ehrlick Sr. said.

Memorial Outside Of Melissa Jenkin's Apartment

PHOTOS UPDATED: Search for 8-year-old Robert Manwill
http://www.idahostatesman.com/397/gallery/848267.html

VIDEO: Saturday's press conference 08/01/09 6:02
http://videos.idahostatesman.com/vmix_hosted_apps/p/media?id=5392605

VIDEO: 07/31/09 Robert Manwill missing update 3:32
http://videos.idahostatesman.com/vmix_hosted_apps/p/media?id=5375879

VIDEO: Robert Manwill missing update 07/29/09 5:04
http://videos.idahostatesman.com/vmix_hosted_apps/p/media?id=5346057

VIDEO: 11AM June 27: Robert Manwill police press conference 5:08
http://videos.idahostatesman.com/vmix_hosted_apps/p/media?id=5325484

Article:
http://www.idahostatesman.com/531/story/853178.html

:angel:

 

[eyes4crime]

My first thought was he tried to kill himself because he couldn't live knowing what "he knows".

:behindbar

I doubt Daniel Ehrlick Jr. ever thought he has done anything wrong - ever! Everything that has ever happened is the fault of someone else. No guilt that way!. Maybe LE will be blamed next. mho

 

[tiredblondy]

If the dogs picked up the scent on the Suburban that was stolen there's a good chance the dogs have picked up the scent other places. I remember in Laci Peterson's case didn't the dogs lead to the docks???


By the way Angel have you eaten the birthday cake and ice cream yet?

 

[nursebeeme]

just wondered that too! Angel.. how was your birthday... and cake?

 

[Angel Who Cares]

Police have new leads to missing Idaho boy
Published: Aug. 1, 2009 at 10:56 PM
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Investigators have new leads into the disappearance of an 8-year-old boy more than a week ago, police in Boise, Idaho, said Saturday.

Jim Kerns, the deputy police chief, said investigators narrowed their areas of interest in the search for Robert Manwill. He said "one of many areas of interest" is a residence in southwest Boise, but he wouldn't say why.

"We believe that Robert may be the victim of a tragic event. Our leads are narrowing and are becoming more specific," Kerns said.

Ground-penetrating radar borrowed from Boise State University is being used in the investigation, the Idaho Press reported.

"I can say many areas have been investigated, more areas may be searched, and some locations may be investigated time and time again as new or different information emerges," Kern said. "Until we find Robert, we will continue to look and follow up all credible leads. Finding Robert remains our priority."

Article:
http://www.upi.com/Top_News/2009/08...eads-to-missing-Idaho-boy/UPI-70491249181797/

:angel:

 

[UnderDog]

Ok, let me get this straight since I've been busy today. Evan Wallis actually OWNS the Southland Ave home BUT, someone else that knows the "Manwills"? A report by KGAN-CBS is saying as much. Is this case getting convoluted in the media?
BOISE, Idaho (AP) -- The owner of a home searched by police in Boise, Idaho, says he doesn't understand why authorities are looking at the rental property in their effort to find a missing 8-year-old boy.
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The renters of Wallis' property tell a Boise television station they knew the Manwills.
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http://www.kgan.com/template/inews_wire/wires.national/33be2a40-www.kgan.com.shtml

 

[UnderDog]

Hmm...that didn't make much sense. I meant to write..."BUT, someone that knows the "Manwills" is renting the house".

 

[eyes4crime]

Ok, let me get this straight since I've been busy today. Evan Wallis actually OWNS the Southland Ave home BUT, someone else that knows the "Manwills"? A report by KGAN-CBS is saying as much. Is this case getting convoluted in the media?
BOISE, Idaho (AP) -- The owner of a home searched by police in Boise, Idaho, says he doesn't understand why authorities are looking at the rental property in their effort to find a missing 8-year-old boy.
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The renters of Wallis' property tell a Boise television station they knew the Manwills.
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http://www.kgan.com/template/inews_wire/wires.national/33be2a40-www.kgan.com.shtml

HI UnderDog! My understanding is that Evan Wallis knows mom Melissa ( a little) and her live in boyfriend, Daniel Ehrlick Jr. But really know Ehrlick's brother better. I think!

My understanding is that Wallis is renting
He had his car stolen last week by someone who had the keys to his house and when he got back from being out of town, the theft was reported. :boohoo:

I doubt we will get much info that makes sense from Melissa and Daniel - they are too dysfunctional and so are their friends. mho

 

[nursebeeme]

I will have to go back and diiiiiig again... however... iirc the owner of the house is different from the renter. The renter knows the mother and boyfriend of Robert Manwill.. (I say it that way because neither the mother nor the live in are a Manwill per se)

 

[nursebeeme]

a continuance to what I posted above... that info, for those who want to dig with me, was in one of the very first articles posted on the house search

 

[Paintr]

http://www.upi.com/Top_News/2009/08/01/Police-have-new-leads-to-missing-Idaho-boy/UPI-70491249181797/

Police have new leads to missing Idaho boy

Ground-penetrating radar borrowed from Boise State University is being used in the investigation, the Idaho Press reported.

"I can say many areas have been investigated, more areas may be searched, and some locations may be investigated time and time again as new or different information emerges," Kern said. "Until we find Robert, we will continue to look and follow up all credible leads. Finding Robert remains our priority


I have been away all day and came here hoping to find good news about Robert. However, ground penetrating radar doesn't sound good. (sigh)

 

[nursebeeme]

BOISE, Idaho (AP) -- The owner of a home searched by police in Boise, Idaho, says he doesn't understand why authorities are looking at the rental property in their effort to find a missing 8-year-old boy.

Evan Wallis says police began digging in the backyard today after dogs picked up a scent.

Wallis, who says he knows the boy's family, tells the Idaho Statesman he's "an innocent bystander."

Robert Manwill reportedly disappeared July 24 after leaving his mother's apartment in Boise, where he was visiting.

The renters of Wallis' property tell a Boise television station they knew the Manwills.

http://www.kgan.com/template/inews_wire/wires.national/33be2a40-www.kgan.com.shtml

this was a newer article but sheds some light. Also some interesting comments by Wallis

ETA: "renters" being the operative... there is, however, an article in this thread somewhere that has a quote from the owner/has the owner's name, etc etc...

SECOND ETA: the wording of this article CERTAINLY makes it read confusing... but I went back and bolded the other statement that clearly quotes Wallis as knowing the family...

 

[mysticrose]

Wallis says police searched his home after bloodhounds picked up a scent on his Suburban. He says his truck was stolen on July 22, just two days before Robert disappeared. Then it turned back up on Monday and Wallis notified the Ada County Sheriff's Office


http://www.2news.tv/news/52270027.html?video=YHI&t=a


Ok so this suburban was stolen 2 days prior to Robert missing. Are we sure he was accounted for the 2 days prior? This statment along with the statement about the Landfill, the area that had not been used since Saturday the police cordened off. Was that this past Saturday the 25 th or the one prior to that? TIA...

 

[Salem]

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Police have new leads to missing Idaho boy
Published: Aug. 1, 2009 at 10:56 PM
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Investigators have new leads into the disappearance of an 8-year-old boy more than a week ago, police in Boise, Idaho, said Saturday.

Jim Kerns, the deputy police chief, said investigators narrowed their areas of interest in the search for Robert Manwill. He said "one of many areas of interest" is a residence in southwest Boise, but he wouldn't say why.

"I can say many areas have been investigated, more areas may be searched, and some locations may be investigated time and time again as new or different information emerges," Kern said.

Article:
http://www.upi.com/Top_News/2009/08...eads-to-missing-Idaho-boy/UPI-70491249181797/

:angel:

I hope no family is reading here and if they are, that they will skip this post.

The article above sounds like the Sheriff is trying to tell us that Robert may have been dismembered It makes my stomach hurt.

Is anyone else starting to pick up that message? or am I being overly dramatic?

Salem

 

[nursebeeme]

Not to mention... Wallis... again buried in here somewhere... has a criminal past.. and states he was gone for the weekend... Who will vouch for him?

My say.. get his cell phone and check those pings!

 

[nursebeeme]

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I hope no family is reading here and if they are, that they will skip this post.

The article above sounds like the Sheriff is trying to tell us that Robert may have been dismembered It makes my stomach hurt.

Is anyone else starting to pick up that message? or am I being overly dramatic?

Salem

Oh Salem! That surly could be the underlying intention

This makes my stomach hurt as well!

I also took it as a threat/challenge to those who think they may be off the hook.....

poor, poor, poor, poor Robert..

 

[Paintr]

http://www.idahostatesman.com/397/gallery/848267-a848243-t2.html

Search for 8-year-old Robert Manwill...55 photos

 

[Paintr]

This photo just got to me. No one should EVER have to look for a child in such a place.

 

[nursebeeme]

"Yesterdays volunteer search was a major step in helping us to confirm some directions, discount others and help investigators narrow their focus," Kerns claimed.

As of Saturday, there are no more volunteer searches scheduled.

http://www.kivitv.com/Global/story.asp?S=10832745