OH OH - Tyler Davis, 29, Columbus, 24 February 2019 #2

[Gussified]

No, they were coming back from a bar in an Uber and the husband (Tyler) fell asleep in the car and when they got back to the hotel he woke up and was disoriented and didn't know were he was. There was an argument that no one really knows about what. Tyler and his friend never went back in the hotel. Tyler walked away and his friend went after him and came back without him. At some point his wife went up to her room to use the bathroom and plug her phone in to get a quick charge and came back outside. I think she said she was in the room for about 10 minutes. There's more but that is kind of a brief summary.

Yes, that’s the current story. But @mrsNKY was explaining to me what was being reported early on in this case. I had asked how the story has changed over time.

 

[Vail]

Saw this today and (while amazed and horrified then amazed again) it illustrates exactly the kind of thing I think could have happened here The ease with which mom throws off that sewer cap.. In another case a body was found in a sewage tunnel and had been there for over a year so those things really aren't maintained or checked as often as you might think.

 

[embufum]

Yes, that’s the current story. But @mrsNKY was explaining to me what was being reported early on in this case. I had asked how the story has changed over time.

The story as told by the wife hasn't changed over time. Now I'm talking about the major points not the fine details that maybe the media gets wrong. The major points being, coming back to the hotel from a nightclub in an Uber and arriving at 3:18 am. Tyler walking off without going into the hotel (verified by CPD). I've never heard the account that the other person had posted. It would be interesting to know where this scenario came from. You said this was reported early on?

 

[Gussified]

The story as told by the wife hasn't changed over time. Now I'm talking about the major points not the fine details that maybe the media gets wrong. The major points being, coming back to the hotel from a nightclub in an Uber and arriving at 3:18 am. Tyler walking off without going into the hotel (verified by CPD). I've never heard the account that the other person had posted. It would be interesting to know where this scenario came from. You said this was reported early on?

Thanks @embufum that is the story as I understand it. @mrsNKY seemed to indicate that the initial story was different. Since I’m relatively new to this case, I was curious how it had changed. Maybe the initial story that @mrsNKY described was the initial speculation? I don’t know, but seems like Brittany’s story has been pretty consistent in everything I’ve seen. That is why I questioned it.

 

[happyday]

Thanks @embufum that is the story as I understand it. @mrsNKY seemed to indicate that the initial story was different. Since I’m relatively new to this case, I was curious how it had changed. Maybe the initial story that @mrsNKY described was the initial speculation? I don’t know, but seems like Brittany’s story has been pretty consistent in everything I’ve seen. That is why I questioned it.

I don’t remember the story being totally different in the beginning either. I do remember the whole strip club part being omitted at first, but I just figured that was from embarrassment/not want to be judged. I think there was speculation at first about things like if he was in the hotel room & then went on a walk etc., but that was just people filling in details they didn’t know. Nothing actually changing.

 

[Steelslady]

Saw this today and (while amazed and horrified then amazed again) it illustrates exactly the kind of thing I think could have happened here The ease with which mom throws off that sewer cap.. In another case a body was found in a sewage tunnel and had been there for over a year so those things really aren't maintained or checked as often as you might think.

I can't disagree with this occurring, but if anyone thinks this may have happened- LE, family or friends of Tyler, then hell's bells, go out and walk his route as best as you can and look for these sewage tunnels and investigate them! This certainly could have happened for sure, so rule it out, right?

I've seen plenty of other missing persons cases where family, friends, and complete strangers have done similar, looking through every little hole, sewage tunnel, those long pipes- I forget what they're called, sorry, to eliminate that their loved one or friend isn't in there somewhere. Even caves have been searched.

 

[mrsNKY]

I don’t remember the story being totally different in the beginning either. I do remember the whole strip club part being omitted at first, but I just figured that was from embarrassment/not want to be judged. I think there was speculation at first about things like if he was in the hotel room & then went on a walk etc., but that was just people filling in details they didn’t know. Nothing actually changing.

If you look on thread one pages 5&6 you will see where they were “in the hotel” after Uber and where others are talking about the story changes. Some could have been removed, but I’m not making up this stuff. I would need to be really good and writing my own books. Since some came in well after, they may be gone. If you look back you can see the stories changed and others noticed too. Why? I have clue if they were assumptions or not, but the video is there showing they walked into the hotel.

 

[darring21]

If you look on thread one pages 5&6 you will see where they were “in the hotel” after Uber and where others are talking about the story changes. Some could have been removed, but I’m not making up this stuff. I would need to be really good and writing my own books. Since some came in well after, they may be gone. If you look back you can see the stories changed and others noticed too. Why? I have clue if they were assumptions or not, but the video is there showing they walked into the hotel.

I just checked those two pages from thread one... not one mention of them being in the hotel. There is a mention of her story flip flopping... but that is referencing her details being a bit foggy.

 

[happyday]

If you look on thread one pages 5&6 you will see where they were “in the hotel” after Uber and where others are talking about the story changes. Some could have been removed, but I’m not making up this stuff. I would need to be really good and writing my own books. Since some came in well after, they may be gone. If you look back you can see the stories changed and others noticed too. Why? I have clue if they were assumptions or not, but the video is there showing they walked into the hotel.

I don’t think you’re making anything up. But I looked back at thread #1 and I don’t see any video of them going into the hotel. There is talk about it, but this video was shown recently at a PC and it shows him leaving the Uber at the hotel, but does not show him going INTO the hotel. All this speculation was early on before the story was cleared up and we now know that is when he walked off—never went in to the hotel.

There was a lot of confusion about details of the story back then and I think some of that is from BD not wanting all the embarrassing details out there. She told the story at first, strip club included, but then left that part out of the Dateline interview. Perhaps she didn’t think that was relevant and she was embarrassed, I don’t know. I still believe that details are fuzzy about that night because they were flat out wasted and this makes them look suspicious.

I don’t know what happened here, and nothing would really surprise me. But my gut says he had a drunken accident or maybe opportunistic foul play due to him being so drunk. I think BD and the friend were so drunk they don’t know the details of what happened and are trying not to look bad that they totally lost Tyler. Probably made some regrettable decisions in their inebriated state.

I am doubting a big murder/cover up here, and I think a lot of people have made too much out of some inconsistencies/vagueness that I personally think are from drunkenness not nefariousness. My own opinion of course.

 

[x_files]

I don’t think you’re making anything up. But I looked back at thread #1 and I don’t see any video of them going into the hotel. There is talk about it, but this video was shown recently at a PC and it shows him leaving the Uber at the hotel, but does not show him going INTO the hotel. All this speculation was early on before the story was cleared up and we now know that is when he walked off—never went in to the hotel.

There was a lot of confusion about details of the story back then and I think some of that is from BD not wanting all the embarrassing details out there. She told the story at first, strip club included, but then left that part out of the Dateline interview. Perhaps she didn’t think that was relevant and she was embarrassed, I don’t know. I still believe that details are fuzzy about that night because they were flat out wasted and this makes them look suspicious.

I don’t know what happened here, and nothing would really surprise me. But my gut says he had a drunken accident or maybe opportunistic foul play due to him being so drunk. I think BD and the friend were so drunk they don’t know the details of what happened and are trying not to look bad that they totally lost Tyler. Probably made some regrettable decisions in their inebriated state.

I am doubting a big murder/cover up here, and I think a lot of people have made too much out of some inconsistencies/vagueness that I personally think are from drunkenness not nefariousness. My own opinion of course.

This is my theory too.
It's easy to get drunk and not remember details. I've also witnessed angry drunks stop off and get temporarily lost.
So this would be the most straight forward scenario, but where is his body?
They should search the areas again.

 

[The Night Watchman]

Saw this today and (while amazed and horrified then amazed again) it illustrates exactly the kind of thing I think could have happened here The ease with which mom throws off that sewer cap.. In another case a body was found in a sewage tunnel and had been there for over a year so those things really aren't maintained or checked as often as you might think.

Because Tyler's body has not been found, I have always entertained the small chance that he fell into a storm drain. Very unlikely but could explain the odd scenario. I have visualized storm drains as a big mess full of snag areas, debris, and standing water. I just looked up exploring storm drains on line and found some interesting videos.

One thing I notice in all cases, is that the storm drains remain clear, due to the circular design and the grates that are placed on the access points to prevent debris entering the drain, much to my surprise (and lack of awareness). Note, that you rarely hear of a storm drain blockage.

In the Easton area, the storm drain lines are likely small in diameter, and reasonably new and free of snags. This means that if someone fell in, they would likely eventually get swept to Alum Creek, about a mile away. I showed images in a previous post, that the storm drains in the mall area do drain into Alum Creek. However, I can't figure out where storm drains run in the Abbott Lab area.

So now I think that if Tyler fell into a storm drain, he would not remain there, and would have ended up in a body of water. In a densely populated area, it seems he body would have been found.

 

[Steelslady]

Because Tyler's body has not been found, I have always entertained the small chance that he fell into a storm drain. Very unlikely but could explain the odd scenario. I have visualized storm drains as a big mess full of snag areas, debris, and standing water. I just looked up exploring storm drains on line and found some interesting videos.

One thing I notice in all cases, is that the storm drains remain clear, due to the circular design and the grates that are placed on the access points to prevent debris entering the drain, much to my surprise (and lack of awareness). Note, that you rarely hear of a storm drain blockage.

In the Easton area, the storm drain lines are likely small in diameter, and reasonably new and free of snags. This means that if someone fell in, they would likely eventually get swept to Alum Creek, about a mile away. I showed images in a previous post, that the storm drains in the mall area do drain into Alum Creek. However, I can't figure out where storm drains run in the Abbott Lab area.

So now I think that if Tyler fell into a storm drain, he would not remain there, and would have ended up in a body of water. In a densely populated area, it seems he body would have been found.

Thank you for this information.

I just know in other missing persons cases, LE, family, friends, private investigators that they've hired, strangers, SAR and other groups will search drains, pipes, caves, etc to try and find their missing loved ones. A recent article did mention more searches that were done than I previously thought:
221 days later, detectives still looking for clues in Tyler Davis disappearance
Detectives from Columbus police, as well as several search and rescue organizations, have conducted multiple searches of a multi-acre wetland area with waist-deep water, as well as several other wooded areas. Sonar and air searches have been done as well.

This guy has disappeared and I am not satisfied with the thought that he just walked away on his own, started a new life somewhere off the grid BS that some have been suggesting.

IMO, he should have been found by now. Unless of course, he was picked up by someone else and was harmed elsewhere.

I keep thinking about his last phone call to his wife before he went silent forever. There was no talking, just silence. Then, nothing more from Tyler ever again. Even detective Brammer from the article above that I linked said that because Tyler was using his voice activation on his phone and trying to get back to the hotel, he doesn't believe that Tyler had any plans of taking off.

There's not one trace of evidence of Tyler. Not a darn thing. Phone, wallet, hotel key card, shoe/boot, keys.

 

[embufum]

I don't think Tyler left to start a new life. If anyone knows the area he went missing in they know that if he is dead and someone put his body somewhere it would be like looking for a needle in a haystack.

 

[Missy20201]

I can't believe he hasn't been found, after all this time. That most recent article with the Google activity etc is heartbreaking. I hadn't realized they'd switched detectives. I hope something turns up soon. Storm drains are sounding like more and more of a plausible answer.

 

[neesaki]

I can't believe he hasn't been found, after all this time. That most recent article with the Google activity etc is heartbreaking. I hadn't realized they'd switched detectives. I hope something turns up soon. Storm drains are sounding like more and more of a plausible answer.

I agree on the not being found yet. Either Somethings truly hinky with this case, or they have fallen off on the searches. Seriously, it’s not like this is the Appalachians, or the Rocky Mountains, or..or... It’s just a damn city, and they “supposedly” have his cell phone signals, etc. , so a fairly small area to search.
I can say this. It will be a crying shame if the perp gets away with this. Especially considering he’s not even that smart. Someone needs to come clean.

 

[momrids6]

I don't think they have enough for probable cause. That's the issue

 

[neesaki]

I don't think they have enough for probable cause. That's the issue

Why is there not probable cause? They have cell phone records. Including the one that states the “friend” was having a conversation with Tyler about taking care of their Problems. What else do they need , including this Friend was the last one to eye him alive. I’m honestly beginning to think the Columbus Police are complete imbeciles.

 

[momrids6]

Judge or DAs "enough"/ have to be able to convince a judge there is cause for a warrant. Some judges and DAs need / want more than other

 

[embufum]

Why is there not probable cause? They have cell phone records. Including the one that states the “friend” was having a conversation with Tyler about taking care of their Problems. What else do they need , including this Friend was the last one to eye him alive. I’m honestly beginning to think the Columbus Police are complete imbeciles.

The problem is his friend was back at the hotel and Tyler was still asking for directions and they have his voice to prove it. Unless his friend left and they can track his friend to Tyler then they don't have any proof his him being involved.

 

[Gussified]

Why is there not probable cause? They have cell phone records. Including the one that states the “friend” was having a conversation with Tyler about taking care of their Problems. What else do they need , including this Friend was the last one to eye him alive. I’m honestly beginning to think the Columbus Police are complete imbeciles.

bbm
Wow, hadn’t heard that part. Can you point me to an article where I can read more about the texts about their problems?