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I would sure like to know when was the last time Ayla was seen by anyone outside the DiPietro family.
The answer to that might go a long way in explaining why nobody is talking.
Regarding the Boston herald article, it sounds to me that WCVB, and perhaps the reporter, McPhee, has a source in the police department. They were the first to publish accounts of the blood, which was later confirmed. I think that it is telling that McCausland is trying to get in contact with her. If she were just a nobody reporter, telling unattibuted, inaccurate stories, I would think he would let the press release and the paper deal with her. However, the fact that he wants to speak to her leads me to believe that the facts she is reporting are true and he wants to know where she is getting them. WCVB has not printed a retraction as far as I know. We know there was a leak about the blood originally on Saturday before the vigil, why is it so hard to believe that these other statements are part of the same leak? I see no reason to doubt their veracity, just because the police spokesperson is KINDA denying them. When asked if police believe Ayla is alive, he still only stated that finding her is their top priority. To me, this response only reinforces the WCVB article. Also, you should know that particular news agency and specifically McPhee is known for their professionalism and is award-winning.
Here's some background on the reporter. See for yourself is she would risk her career on lies/sensationalism
http://www.thebostonchannel.com/r/28756716/detail.html
She didn't blurt that out. He did not know.
The only thing is that the article has been changed. Not fully retracted, but the part that was "unattributed" no longer appears in the article. Also, the title of the article has been changed. If her sources were solid and credible, I think she would have stood by the story and declined to make the aforementioned changes.
It could have just been a misunderstanding, though. I'm not accusing her of maliciously reporting that the police believe Ayla is dead. Perhaps she gathered from their tone and other things they said that that is the sentiment.
I wouldn't put too much stock on her risking her career---journalists take risks all the time. Everyone wants to break the story first and provide the most details. All networks or stations want exclusive details and interviews. There's a lot of ethics (or lack thereof) involved, and I think she did the right thing by changing the story.
LE doesn't want to announce they believe Ayla is dead; LE never wants to do that, when the victim has not been found. But the evidence is clearly pointing them in that direction and it hardly matters whether they say so officially or not.
But at some point, they may have to say so, especially if they intend to eventually proceed with a case, even if Ayla is not found. Perhaps they need more results back from the lab, i.e. the estimated volume of blood found at the scene, i.e. They will have problems going after anyone for murder if they don't at some point state that she is most certainly deceased, IMO.
Initially JVM reported grandmother. I think that was prior to the phone calls and lawyering up.
I have been thinking is this really fair to Trista to give her false hope? Mercy! The agony of believing, trying to believe. I know it is a very painful thing for her to learn regardless of when she is told. Even the agony of a missing child is enough, but to prolong the inevitable seems unfair to me.
I know when it was discovered my husband had cancer, I was very thankful the Dr.s were very honest with us from the start, telling us their educated opinions. When he died, I was thankful the Dr.s had been honest with him and myself. I would have been very unhappy and mistrusting if they had lied or deceived us. JMO
The only thing is that the article has been changed. Not fully retracted, but the part that was "unattributed" no longer appears in the article. Also, the title of the article has been changed. If her sources were solid and credible, I think she would have stood by the story and declined to make the aforementioned changes.
It could have just been a misunderstanding, though. I'm not accusing her of maliciously reporting that the police believe Ayla is dead. Perhaps she gathered from their tone and other things they said that that is the sentiment.
I wouldn't put too much stock on her risking her career---journalists take risks all the time. Everyone wants to break the story first and provide the most details. All networks or stations want exclusive details and interviews. There's a lot of ethics (or lack thereof) involved, and I think she did the right thing by changing the story.
interesting stuff going on in the parking lot at the moment
OT....Fogive my ignorance...but where is the parking lot? TIA
OT....Fogive my ignorance...but where is the parking lot? TIA
OT....Fogive my ignorance...but where is the parking lot? TIA
Just wanted to express a few thoughts and get others opinions about these particular details(and I welcome the opinions that disagree just as much, if not more than opinions in agreement)..
In looking at LE's latest info/details that they've brought forth in these last few days about making IMO it very clear where they stand with those 3 adults that were present in the home the night of Friday, December 16(and am assuming present as well for that following morning of the 17th when Ayla was actually reported as "missing" to Authorities).. What stands out the most to me is that in their repeated, firm statements about these 3 adults NOT being honest, nor forthcoming with LE about what happened to Ayla.. For me strangely, yet obviously absent from LE's directly pointed accusations is Phoebe.. And yes, before anyone needs to point out the obvious I fully realize that Phoebe was NOT in the home that Friday night.. Obviously IMO LE has something concrete that is verifying this as fact that Phoebe was NOT home.. I feel comfortable with that partially due to the fact that LE's statements DO NOT INCLUDE PHOEBE in the group of adults that they are highly concerned with and believe them to have been dishonest thus far about the events of that night..
Which leads me to believe that LE MUST SURELY HAVE SOME EVIDENCE THAT AYLA WAS ALIVE ATLEAST UP TO THE NIGHT OF FRIDAY, DEC. 16.. The way I see it is that with LE being so adamant about those 3 particular adults being the one's that have lied, with held, and hindered.. Combined with the fact that for some reason LE does NOT include Phoebe in the group that are lying and hindering.. That tells me that it's due to strong evidence indicative that Phoebe was NOT in the home the night of the 16th.. Therefor LE excludes her leaving the 3 adults, JD, ED, and CR who hold the information of what happened to Ayla.. IMO would that be a pretty clear representation that LE believes that the crimes against Ayla did in fact occur at some point during the evening/night of Friday, Dec 16th into the morning of Sat the 17th when she was officially reported as "missing"(ie. correlating with the period of time LE have evidence that Phoebe was not in the home)??
Hope that makes ATLEAST some sense..:crazy: .. From LE's latest release of info/details this is something that IMO seems to be indicated in LE's statements.. Especially the fact those statements IMO seem to absolutely EXCLUDE Phoebe..
Do others read it that way as well??
Or do you read it completely different or perhaps that there is no inference at all regarding LE's statements??
For me, as I said the glaringly obvious absence of Phoebe all together made me feel that LE have evidence and information that has allowed them to narrow it down tremendously as to the actual period of time.. Or maybe even have zeroed in on an actual exact, key time as to when it was that Ayla was harmed(or abducted or whatever you believe occurred)..
All jmo, tho and wanted to hear where others stood about this particular detail..
TIA
Still posting via mobile so plz forgive the large number of errors in my posts
Just wanted to express a few thoughts and get others opinions about these particular details(and I welcome the opinions that disagree just as much, if not more than opinions in agreement)..
In looking at LE's latest info/details that they've brought forth in these last few days about making IMO it very clear where they stand with those 3 adults that were present in the home the night of Friday, December 16(and am assuming present as well for that following morning of the 17th when Ayla was actually reported as "missing" to Authorities).. What stands out the most to me is that in their repeated, firm statements about these 3 adults NOT being honest, nor forthcoming with LE about what happened to Ayla.. For me strangely, yet obviously absent from LE's directly pointed accusations is Phoebe.. And yes, before anyone needs to point out the obvious I fully realize that Phoebe was NOT in the home that Friday night.. Obviously IMO LE has something concrete that is verifying this as fact that Phoebe was NOT home.. I feel comfortable with that partially due to the fact that LE's statements DO NOT INCLUDE PHOEBE in the group of adults that they are highly concerned with and believe them to have been dishonest thus far about the events of that night..
Which leads me to believe that LE MUST SURELY HAVE SOME EVIDENCE THAT AYLA WAS ALIVE ATLEAST UP TO THE NIGHT OF FRIDAY, DEC. 16.. The way I see it is that with LE being so adamant about those 3 particular adults being the one's that have lied, with held, and hindered.. Combined with the fact that for some reason LE does NOT include Phoebe in the group that are lying and hindering.. That tells me that it's due to strong evidence indicative that Phoebe was NOT in the home the night of the 16th.. Therefor LE excludes her leaving the 3 adults, JD, ED, and CR who hold the information of what happened to Ayla.. IMO would that be a pretty clear representation that LE believes that the crimes against Ayla did in fact occur at some point during the evening/night of Friday, Dec 16th into the morning of Sat the 17th when she was officially reported as "missing"(ie. correlating with the period of time LE have evidence that Phoebe was not in the home)??
Hope that makes ATLEAST some sense..:crazy: .. From LE's latest release of info/details this is something that IMO seems to be indicated in LE's statements.. Especially the fact those statements IMO seem to absolutely EXCLUDE Phoebe..
Do others read it that way as well??
Or do you read it completely different or perhaps that there is no inference at all regarding LE's statements??
For me, as I said the glaringly obvious absence of Phoebe all together made me feel that LE have evidence and information that has allowed them to narrow it down tremendously as to the actual period of time.. Or maybe even have zeroed in on an actual exact, key time as to when it was that Ayla was harmed(or abducted or whatever you believe occurred)..
All jmo, tho and wanted to hear where others stood about this particular detail..
TIA
Still posting via mobile so plz forgive the large number of errors in my posts