I agree with all of this, and would add:
What does "red" mean? HOW red? Candy apple red? Brick red? Burgundy? This applies to the pants and the van.
I can't think of the last time I saw a red van that was not a work van. Burgundy, yes, but bright red? No.
IRDK, but did they specifically say it is a bright red? TIA!
The reason I'm asking I see various shades of dark red in mini vans.
I dont know why I envision an older model full size van though with the long sliding door on the side. Many of those came in various color choices including red.
When I think of a work or utility van, I think of them being white for some reason, whether they are older or the new ones. Maybe, I just think that way because white is the most bought color no matter if its cars, SUVs, trucks, vans or even semis. Etc.
Of course anyone can buy a van of any color to use it as a work van.
Until I read indepth about Joe Duncan, and learned about him saying he actually chose a bright red colored jeep to rent, over several other color choices when he traveled several hundred miles to find, and then kidnap, Shasta, and Dylan, I had always envisioned most pedophiles driving white vans. On his blog page found by the FBI he said he knew most everyone thinks the same, and think they all drive only the most generic looking vehicle. (Paraphrasing)
Of course sex predators will act very quickly when they see an opportunity to nab a child, no matter what they may be driving at the time.
While I know most seem to have written off Dulce being taken by a stranger sex predator, I've not done so.
Once irrefutable evidence comes forth from LE as to who really kidnapped her, I still have it as a strong possibilty.
Whomever has kidnapped Dulce, and ripped her away from her mom, grandparents, and family members/friends, and community must be found ASAP, and severely face the harshest punishment allowed. No one had a right to take her away from her family who are worried sick not knowing who took her, why, or if she is dead or alive.
Very rarely does anyone kidnap a small child who has good intentions when they do so.
In fact at the moment ,I cant think of a case like this one with the same circumstances where the offender did it for honorable reasons.
Jmho