ME ME - Anneliese Heinig, 37, Richmond, 26 Nov 2019 *vehicle found*

[zecats]

IIRC, she was driving south but walked north from her car. Those photos look like there's water between north and southbound sides in some parts? Meaning she must have crossed the grassy median to head north, correct?

I thought it was stated she was walking north in the southbound lanes. Iow, not crossing over, and seemingly because she was unable to cross over due to separation of north and south highway.

 

[zecats]

Double post again..Boo

 

[zecats]

@PunkCake thanks for the info. Even though you are stating this from New Jersey it’s interesting to get your perspective.

Here where I live it’s CASH only for the tow truck companies. It’s a very small rural community. Maybe they got shafted one time too many. Of course if it’s an insurance tow then no cash needed. Also LE allows several days before mandatory tow is enforced. What a difference in this case!

Perhaps quick response from LE to tow the vehicle is because it was abandoned on a major interstate? No owner in sight and she didn't leave a note or a marker tied to the car? Here (in NJ also) if your car breaks down and you have to leave it, tying a flag or scarf or some sort of rag to indicate it's being taken care of is the norm. I've seen vehicles like that along highways frequently.

However, in Hoboken where family lives, your car will be booted or towed almost instantly if parked illegally.

Different places, different operations.

 

[zecats]

Dropped into this case to take a look since a lot of my WS friends are here. First of all I would be trying to find out who that tow truck driver was, if he is independent or part of a company/insurance group. Then I would be digging into his and his companies online rating on google and anywhere else someone has left comments. At least you can get a feel if he should be ruled in or out. Oddly enough, I have driven 295 through Maine on numerous occasions as I had a good friend living in Gardner and have been in Portland and Hallowell. I can say that every time I saw a car on the side of the road stopped, either LE or a Maine Warden was checking it out and it was not there very long. Something seems off... Did the Maine Wardens do any searching?

And maybe determine if the tow company that actually towed the vehicle is the same company (or even driver) who previously saw Anneliese walking along the highway a few hours earlier? Possible the driver who saw her called LE to report it? And then LE called the company to pick it up?

Not sure if there is anything suspicious about that if it is the case, other than fishing for and collecting the money for the tow. IMO

Nice to see you here @Trackergd

 

[interestedincases]

I agree with all of you!

Because where I live is rural, I have thought of the "what would I do if I broke down" scenario (even though I have AAA). Scary to stay a sitting duck in a broken down car in the middle of somewhere, but also scary to walk to a gas station. I HAVE thought that if I did have to walk, I would NOT carry my purse. I would take my CC's and such and stick them in my pocket, but I wouldn't want someone driving by to see I had my purse.

The thing I would NOT leave in my car...…...my PHONE!! I would be ON the phone with someone talking so they would know what was happening! Do I find it strange maybe she wanted to walk to the gas station versus waiting (sometimes hours) on AAA? Not really. But do I find it strange she left everything in her car, YES! I can see the purse & keys (but were they hidden or in clear sight??). I would have locked it in my trunk or under my seat, taken my CC, DL, Cash and phone and headed out. Phone tells you where nearest gas station is, it gives you the option to call 911 if someone does try to pull over and talk to you. I don't understand the leaving the phone.

The only thing I can see for no one reporting her for two days is if the daughter was out of school and staying with Grandma during break and mom was supposed to show up for Thanksgiving and didn't. My kids stay all the time with the grandparents and we can easily go a day or two without talking to them (they are a little older and trust grandparents 100%, no need to check in, they will call us if something is up). So I can see the scenario where daughter is staying with grandma during break and no one missed AH until she was supposed to show and didn't.

I'm 50/50 on this one whether it's self harm, or someone did something. Chances of someone offering her a ride and that person being a murderer is slim, but then we just had the other case where the girl was abducted by a stranger at the gas station and killed. The phone in the car is what really leads me to self harm though. She had plenty of time to call someone and let them know what was happening BEFORE walking anywhere. The car had enough gas to drive to a station after the parents picked it up, it didn't truly break down. So why did she stop when she did??? Why didn't she take her phone with her? No signs of blood or a struggle at the car. Sadly I'm thinking she just walked away.

 

[Nudgee]

It's a very busy area and if someone was walking for 10-15 minutes at the time she was seen, I'd guess they'd probably be passed by 100+ cars.

Since your are familiar with the area, are you familiar with the Presumpscot Falls Bridge and the Presumpscot Preserve area where folks can walk, bike, canoe etc along an area of the river. I saw it on google but wasn't sure how close to the area where AH's car was found. The reason I ask this is I saw a FB page for her (not the one with comments) and what I saw there made me wonder if she had a favorite spot. I know I can't discuss FB stuff (and none of the areas I am asking about were mentioned on the FB page - I just starting googling images in the area based on the media saying where they were searching)... so I don't want to go any further. But if you see it you'll know why I'm asking. TIA

 

[happyday]

Wow this is super worrisome and confusing. I’m leaning toward her being missing voluntarily because of three things: her leaving everything in the car, the tow truck driver seeing her walking alone from the car and the fact that the car wasn’t out of gas or mechanically broken down (if I’m understanding correctly.) Her last FB is worrisome also along with these other facts.

BUT, there are some really weird things here. So so strange that the 16 year old daughter didn’t mention to anyone that her mom didn’t come home and wasn’t in contact for two days. Was this not unusual for her mom to do this?

I thought it was strange no one contacted parents car was towed until I read post upthread that this might not be unusual.

Also weird that we have ONE witness seeing her on a very busy interstate at a busy time of day.

All of this is weird, and I don’t know what to think!

 

[willow324]

Hi guys. Just wanted to answer some questions for you guys. Anneliese is a friend of mine since we were in 7th grade. I made an account so I could hopefully help you guys with answers.
Anneliese’s daughter was at a friend’s house Tuesday and Wednesday night. She hadn’t heard from her mom which she thought was strange. She came home Thursday and found everything as it was when she left on Tuesday. She couldn’t reach her mom, and called around to people that normally would’ve seen or heard from her and nobody had. Her daughter then reported her missing.
Anneliese worked in Brunswick, so nobody knows why she was in Portland.

 

[zecats]

Since your are familiar with the area, are you familiar with the Presumpscot Falls Bridge and the Presumpscot Preserve area where folks can walk, bike, canoe etc along an area of the river. I saw it on google but wasn't sure how close to the area where AH's car was found. The reason I ask this is I saw a FB page for her (not the one with comments) and what I saw there made me wonder if she had a favorite spot. I know I can't discuss FB stuff (and none of the areas I am asking about were mentioned on the FB page - I just starting googling images in the area based on the media saying where they were searching)... so I don't want to go any further. But if you see it you'll know why I'm asking. TIA

I saw that FB page as well and I believe it's a duplicate, as in another one she had. The profile photo seems to be her and under info for both that one and her other one, she claims to be from Rabat, Morocco. That can't be coincidence.

I have to say I felt the same as you about a favorite spot as that FB page has many photos of a bridge. If it's the same bridge, it may be important. JMO

 

[zecats]

Wow this is super worrisome and confusing. I’m leaning toward her being missing voluntarily because of three things: her leaving everything in the car, the tow truck driver seeing her walking alone from the car and the fact that the car wasn’t out of gas or mechanically broken down (if I’m understanding correctly.) Her last FB is worrisome also along with these other facts.

BUT, there are some really weird things here. So so strange that the 16 year old daughter didn’t mention to anyone that her mom didn’t come home and wasn’t in contact for two days. Was this not unusual for her mom to do this?

I thought it was strange no one contacted parents car was towed until I read post upthread that this might not be unusual.

Also weird that we have ONE witness seeing her on a very busy interstate at a busy time of day.

All of this is weird, and I don’t know what to think!

Perhaps other people did notice her but haven't called in to say so. Perhaps many are not even aware of a need to...it is an interstate, so many traveling there could be passing through, not local. However, I could be wrong and since it was a work day, maybe locals also use this way to get to work in the morning.

And if she was seen by others, did anyone see where she eventually walked off the highway (or was picked up)? She's no longer on the highway so she left it at some point, in some way. JMO

 

[ASheehy]

Since your are familiar with the area, are you familiar with the Presumpscot Falls Bridge and the Presumpscot Preserve area where folks can walk, bike, canoe etc along an area of the river. I saw it on google but wasn't sure how close to the area where AH's car was found. The reason I ask this is I saw a FB page for her (not the one with comments) and what I saw there made me wonder if she had a favorite spot. I know I can't discuss FB stuff (and none of the areas I am asking about were mentioned on the FB page - I just starting googling images in the area based on the media saying where they were searching)... so I don't want to go any further. But if you see it you'll know why I'm asking. TIA

It would take a while, but a walk there from where her car was is total possible - guessing maybe a couple of miles or more. Depending upon the route, she would have likely been seen by people as it's relatively residential, but if she walked up 295 to the bridge, she could have hopped the railing and followed the river upstream without being spotted. Many of the trails in the reserve can be difficult to navigate and I've lost my footing there before, but it's not exactly a dangerous area. The PF bridge is maybe 50 ft above the river.

 

[zecats]

Hi guys. Just wanted to answer some questions for you guys. Anneliese is a friend of mine since we were in 7th grade. I made an account so I could hopefully help you guys with answers.
Anneliese’s daughter was at a friend’s house Tuesday and Wednesday night. She hadn’t heard from her mom which she thought was strange. She came home Thursday and found everything as it was when she left on Tuesday. She couldn’t reach her mom, and called around to people that normally would’ve seen or heard from her and nobody had. Her daughter then reported her missing.
Anneliese worked in Brunswick, so nobody knows why she was in Portland.

Welcome to Webseluths @willow324 and thanks for you insightful info. You should consider becoming a verified insider and then you will be able to post info without naming LE or MSM sources. I'll get you the link for your consideration.

Here it is:
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[PommyMommy]

Anneliese Heinig Timeline
Updated Dec. 3, 2019

TUES, NOV 26

• 2:41 a.m. - AH changed her FB Profile Pic.
• Between 6:30 & 7:30 a.m. – Per family, AH was seen walking north on the southbound side of I295 away from her vehicle. A tow truck driver was the last known person to see her.
• AH's car was found abandoned on the side of I-295 between exits 9 and 10.
• 8:30 or 9:30 a.m. - The tow company was called to tow AH’s vehicle; family (the registered owners) were not notified. DS, of Stewart’s Towing received a call from the state police to tow the vehicle but LE was not present when he arrived. MSP Spokesman, SM, also confirmed that state police called in the tow.
• AH’s car was towed from the interstate in Falmouth a few hours after someone last saw AH walking away from it.
• AH’s mother did not know why her daughter was heading toward Portland on Nov. 26.

THU, NOV 28

• AH was reported missing to Richland Police by her daughter when she failed to attend a Thanksgiving celebration.
• Sgt. Donnell said they traced AH's phone in Portland and South Portland (which was the tow yard).
• Per family, they learned that the car was found. It had broken down on I295 S near the Washington Street exit #9 and towed to S Portland where the phone pinged.
• Her phone, purse, keys, and ATM card were all in the car. She has AAA but she didn’t call them or her sister to help.

SUN, DEC 1

• Police are searching the areas just off of I-295 in Falmouth as well as on Middle Road and Route 9 along the Presumpscot River Bridge in Falmouth. Maine Game Wardens and the Coast Guard have been called to assist in the search.

MON, DEC 2

• Police are searching the areas just off of I-295 in Falmouth as well as on Middle Road and Route 9 along the Presumpscot River Bridge in Falmouth. The Falmouth PD, Maine State Police, Maine Marine Patrol, Maine Warden Service, Richmond PD, Portland PD, and Falmouth Fire Dept are participating in the search.

TUE, DEC 3

• Falmouth Police Lt. Jeff Pardue said the search was being suspended due to the inclement weather forecast for Tuesday.

 

[PommyMommy]

Brief footage of the Maine Marine Patrol in the area of the bridge.

DEC 2, 2019
Richmond police expand search for Anneliese Heinig

 

[ASheehy]

I saw that FB page as well and I believe it's a duplicate, as in another one she had. The profile photo seems to be her and under info for both that one and her other one, she claims to be from Rabat, Morocco. That can't be coincidence.

I have to say I felt the same as you about a favorite spot as that FB page has many photos of a bridge. If it's the same bridge, it may be important. JMO

I didn't recognize the bridge and it's most definitely not a bridge anywhere near where she disappeared. It looks similar to the FDR bridge WAY up north, but the support columns aren't the same and a quick search through every county on bridgehunter didn't produce anything that looked to be that specific bridge, so I have no clue where that could be.

 

[PommyMommy]

DEC 3, 2019
Weather suspends search for missing Richmond woman
Agencies that spent Monday searching in Falmouth for a missing Richmond woman are expected to resume searching Wednesday.

Falmouth Police Lt. Jeff Pardue said Monday evening after meeting with the agencies involved that the search was being suspended due to the inclement weather forecast for Tuesday.

[…]

 

[PommyMommy]

DEC 2, 2019
Police have released new photos of missing Richmond woman Anneliese Hienig. She was last seen on Tuesday, November 26th.
NEWS CENTER Maine

(Photos are from this article previously posted: Law enforcement expand search for Richmond woman)

 

[ASheehy]

There are also traffic cameras in the area - one just north of exit 9 and one south of exit 10 on I-295. The one south of exit 10 is about 3/4 of a mile north of the I-295 bridge and pointed in the SB direction, so definitely would have captured anything if she walked up that far. I can only find live views, but I would assume LE might be checking out footage from that time?

 

[Steelslady]

It's a very busy area and if someone was walking for 10-15 minutes at the time she was seen, I'd guess they'd probably be passed by 100+ cars.

I know- this is what is perplexing me. Within that time frame, there should be more witnesses to her walking that area. Just a tow truck driver saw her, but no one else?

There's no video available I am assuming, of her making it to the closest gas station. Did someone pick her up, someone she was familiar with and thought it was safe to go with them?

Only one person saw her walking out of all of those vehicles going by? I can understand that not everyone that drove by her knows that she is missing- some folks don't watch TV or might not live around the area to know she's missing, but come on, there has to be more than one person that saw her that morning! You couldn't miss a woman walking!

 

[Steelslady]

DEC 3, 2019
Weather suspends search for missing Richmond woman
Agencies that spent Monday searching in Falmouth for a missing Richmond woman are expected to resume searching Wednesday.

Falmouth Police Lt. Jeff Pardue said Monday evening after meeting with the agencies involved that the search was being suspended due to the inclement weather forecast for Tuesday.

[…]

Indeed, we are in the middle of another storm right now. Ugh! I can understand why the search was cancelled today.

I am glad that there is an explanation as to why the daughter didn't call anyone on Tuesday. Being at a friend's house, she wouldn't have known that her mother didn't come home.

I just can't imagine no one seeing her walking besides the tow truck driver.

It may be self harm, but for now, I am still looking at other possibilities until she is found. We have seen some cases where LE wasn't suspicious of anything turn into foul play, and we've also seen cases where something looked suspicious but was self harm.