Initially I strongly believed in this scenario but given the time that has elapsed since Dulce's disappearance and the efforts of not only local LE but the FBI IMO I now believe either something is being withheld from the public or it was a stranger abduction.
The lack of any connection to family troubles by LE leads me to believe a stranger took Dulce. For one thing, IMO her mother is somewhat naive and it wouldn't take LE long to "break" her if she knew anything. I also doubt Dulce's grandparents would withhold information as they want her home and would share any and all of what they know or think with LE.
Also, it's not a stretch by any means to imagine a stranger stalking children in a large local park. A few threads back I mentioned that I read the journal of a convicted child murderer. It was a real eye opener. He detailed his "favorite hunting grounds" - parks - and his observation of children who were apart from parents or siblings. In some cases his "prey" got away when a parent showed up.
This felon moved from place to place and familiarized himself of places where children commonly gathered. And while he was cautious his need to find a victim was strong enough that he was willing to take chances in order to fulfill this need. In fact it was his downfall as he was finally caught when he became too brazen.
So, based on the statements of a captured child killer, LE's lack of a solid profile and no indication from Dulce's family of a known suspect I find it highly probable that we're looking at a stranger who may or may not be local and who may or may not be a transient.
Dulce's mother has no motive, Dulce's family have no motive. LE and the FBI have investigated the boyfriend and Dulce's father. What's left? IMO someone unknown to the family and maybe even the community.
Give me a reason why Dulce's mom and family would withhold information on someone with a grudge against them strong enough, so awful enough to harm a 5 year old then I'll reconsider a known abductor. MOO.
Agree all the way.
A park -- perfect place to find a cute little girl or boy. If you like roses, go to a rose garden, right?
Go to where they are. Kids hide from each other -- behind trees, shrubs, landscape-keeping sheds, park benches, refreshment stands, etc., which provides perfect cover for the quick pick-up of a child. Use a prop if that works well -- a puppy, a candy bar, a basketball, a doll, etc.
Someone with child-kidnap experience has things set and ready to go -- have the car running, have ready a mouth gag, a rope or cloth to bind the child, a blanket to cover and hide the child, a get-away route, and a place to go.
The kidnapper can't get there fast enuff. Gotta be quick. And as we have seen, time and time again, usually the victim is dead within 24 hours, and the evidence (the child and whatever touched the child) is tossed in dumpsters, rivers, wells, etc. SMH.
Let's hope for a break for this sweet little girl and her scared and sad family.
