I did not take it to mean that she thinks Ayla is dead...just that she has to take J's word for everything, since he was the last to see her (alive and well, presumably.) I don't think she is especially articulate.
I feel almost 100% that one or the other knows where this child is...it is way too coincidental that the day after Mom files, the same week that Dad says he has been getting texts about someone taking her, the same day she misses her scheduled appointment, poof, she is gone from a house packed full of people. And Dad seems to have had the better access and opportunity, with at least an equal motive, IMO. How does Mom get in there, or whomever she sends in her place? I don't have a floorpan, but the photos show a very small house, barely looks to be 1000 sq. feet.
Maybe Dad feels he is doing the best thing for Ayla by keeping her from Mom...if that is what this is, it has gone on too long. Searchers could have been injured, thousands of dollars have been spent, etc...same goes for Mom. It's no joke to pull something like this.
I totally respect your opinon, and I agree 1 or the other knows where this baby is. I know the mom was a while away from her but the day after filing custody she goes missing? Maybe the dad got wind of it and is hiding her, who knows. The mom and dad really didnt have a relationship right? Just share a child? This family just comes off rude to me, maybe its the New England way of talking, idk (don't mean to offend you if you're from there) but the grandfather lastnight on NG just seemed so rude to me.......just my opinon of course
and i agree, there is no boogie man somebody has this little girl or knows where she is...