Hi all - Ten year member, very infrequent poster.....but like all of you, cannot stop thinking about poor Lucas.
Some things that seem so peculiar to me.....
1) In all other cases I've followed, there has been lengthy police presence at the home where the disappearance occurred (especially of a child), with media footage of detectives and CSI removing evidence in bags, computers, etc.....all captured on video......often with the family removed from the home for some period of time until allowed back. I realize there is so much that goes on behind the scenes, but for there to be virtually no news coverage of this seems very odd. No cars being removed via flat-bed tow trucks, etc.
2) Regarding the physical deterioration of Lucas......please bear with me as I use this example.....I am currently on weight watchers. I have lost around 15 pounds. Those who see me every day seem to not really notice. When I bump into an old friend at the grocery, they immediately comment "wow, you look skinnier!" or when I would only see my parents 2-3 times per year (versus daily).....I would note how quickly they were aging, yet my sister who lived nearby hardly noticed the difference. I guess my point is that anyone in Lucas' life (ie. dad who worked out of town extensively) would have easily noticed how drastically he was changing for the worse.....and not just his horrible bruises that seem to be in every picture, but his weight and overall appearance. I showed my husband several photos and he could not even believe that one of the last ones with the baseball cap was even the same kid.
3) It is ridiculous that EG is giving an interview now, when she wouldn't step forward when he was first reported missing. Sad she is getting attention and airtime now. Wish the media would tell her, "sorry.....too little, too late....b**ch"
4) I am also surprised that there has been no video surveillance released. In so many cases where police want tips from the public, they will show some snippets and ask for more information. Remember Mickey Schunick and the damn white truck? And Hannah Graham on video? I feel like if LE had more than enough to make their case right now, EG would have been charged with more than one child endangerment charge.....and at least something related to Lucas. Why not charge her with SOMETHING related to Lucas.....unless they don't feel they can back up any charges at this point.....which really scares me!
5) I get the distinct impression that at least part of the reason EG finally gave this interview is because she has gained confidence. Yes, confidence! As the days go by, she is waiting and watching how and where the searches are happening....and, IMO, know that investigators and searchers are getting colder, and colder, and colder......so she thinks "hell, why not, they are never going to pin this on me!!!"