I am going to say last night they were searching in the Overton Park and surrounding areas. Including the Old Forest Area of the park. Apparently, that search came up empty. It was based on tips. People were saying the dog park inside Overton Park. Nope that is never isolated. Actually although the park technically closes at dusk, it doesn't keep people out.
So tonight we have them searching a McDonald's dumpster in a relatively bad area of town apparently based on a tip from someone who may or may not work there. That clothing resembling what she was wearing might be located in a dumpster. How many pairs of blue shorts and pinkish tops are out there in dumpsters? Not to mention donation locations.
I have no clue if there is anything in there or not that is relevant to this abduction.
As far as the unnamed male said to have been detained while occupying the Terrain SUV, living in Memphis as long as I have, I have a feeling the vehicle may have been found by someone totally unrelated to this case. I am most likely mistaken, however the possibility is too strong to ignore.
In other words, in my scenario, perhaps it was stolen to begin with. (if it was stolen to start with when used to abduct Eliza, why not reported?) Maybe not. Then it was ditched again and may have even had the keys in it. These vehicles are known to "float around" all the time. Sometimes used for joyrides, and often used for crimes, including murders. If I recall correctly, that was the situation last fall in the murder of rapper Young Dolph.
At this point no one knows for sure.
One thing I am certain of is that the MPD is actively seeking tips. Where these tips are leading them may not be in the correct direction at this time.
The $50,000 reward being offered by her family is certainly a large sum in any city in these times. I believe there may be more than a few people hoping that their tip proves correct when it may be based almost if not entirely on speculation.
As in all cases like this one, everyone local gets drawn in. Naturally.
In my honest opinion, until there is a law enforcement statement saying directly that there has been an arrest, I will only follow them.
There is a huge river out there. The Mississippi River. It's been used to hide far too many crimes.
I am not sure it can actually be searched that thoroughly.
There's a road where so many stolen cars end up. Usually they have been set on fire. Unfortunately, so many murdered people end up there also. It's near Shelby Forest and it has quite the reputation. It dead-ends into a desolate area of that river. It is called Benjestown Road.
If she was kidnapped for ransom aimed at her family, we would have no way of knowing that fact. It would be absolutely not disclosed for obvious reasons.
As for me, until there is an absolute reason I can no longer do so, I will hold on to all hope for Eliza and continue to spread the word locally that she is missing.
Hoping for answers, while reading and waiting with all of you as always.
I just have to ignore all of the rumors. It hits me way too close to home. I could literally get in my car and go to all of these locations, but I'd rather attend a prayer vigil.
Chi in Memphis
