TN - Holly Bobo, 20, Darden, believed abducted 13 April 2011 - #28

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This was released on April 18th, 2011

Governor Haslam Offers $50,000 Reward for Information on Holly Bobo


Released on Mon, Apr 18, 2011 - 3:30 pm under Governor Haslam



TBI and Local Law Enforcement Continue Search for West Tennessee Woman

NASHVILLE – Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam is offering a $50,000 reward for information leading to the apprehension, arrest and conviction of the person or persons who are criminally responsible for the aggravated kidnapping of 20-year old Holly Bobo.

TBI, local, state and federal law enforcement agencies are actively looking for the Parsons, Tennessee woman believed to be a victim of a kidnapping on April 13, 2011.

“Holly Bobo’s family needs answers,” Haslam said. “It is my hope that this reward money would spur some leads that will bring Holly home safely.”

Bobo was last seen by a family member being led against her will behind her home on Swan Johnson Road toward a wooded area by a man wearing camouflage clothing. She is described as 5’3”, weighs 110 pounds and was wearing a pink shirt and light blue jeans. She was last seen at approximately 7:40 a.m on Wednesday.

“Officers and agents have followed up on more than 250 leads, but more community information is needed to help find Holly,” Haslam said. “I also want to thank the hundreds of volunteers who continue to donate their time and energy to help find Ms. Bobo.”

Anyone with information on the whereabouts of Holly Bobo is urged to call the TBI at 1-800-TBI-FIND.

http://news.tn.gov/node/7029

bolding mine.

Hundreds of police and volunteers combed the woods in three Tennessee counties Sunday, searching for Holly Bobo, the 20-year-old college student abducted outside her home Wednesday.
"We got lots of volunteers and we're continuing to do searches throughout the county in other areas and looking (for) any type of leads that could help us in bringing Holly back," Tennessee Bureau of Investigation Special Agent John Mehr said.

http://abcnewsradioonline.com/national-news/tag/holly-bobo

The reward tripled by the Governor

Holly Bobo Reward Tripled by Tennessee Governor to $75,000


Same link.

 

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Another earlier article:

Country singing star Whitney Duncan, cousin of missing Tennessee woman Holly Bobo, told bloggers Tuesday to "shut up" about rumors that Bobo's brother may have been involved in the abduction.

"My cousin, Clint, Holly's brother, is not a suspect and I'm sick of people saying that he is. He has been cleared for good reason," Duncan tweeted. "Shut up."

Clint Bobo, 25, saw a man dressed in camouflage lead his sister, Holly, into the woods near the family's Parsons, Tenn., home last Wednesday. Bobo's brother wasn't worried because he thought the man was his sister's boyfriend, who is an avid hunter, police have said. Clint Bobo became alarmed, however, when he spotted blood in the driveway and called 911.

Police previously said that Clint Bobo and the missing woman's boyfriend were not suspects, but on Monday police said that no one had been ruled out in the 20-year-old woman's disappearance.
A reward of $75,000 is being offered for information leading to the arrest and conviction of whoever kidnapped the missing nursing student.

http://abcnewsradioonline.com/national-news/tag/holly-bobo

 

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It doesn't sound like the family suspects Drew.

A pink teddy bear that holds the words, "Luv Ya," is on Holly's bed. It was a gift from Holly's boyfriend, Drew. Karen said the 20-year-old is doing as well as can be expected.

"I text him every night, and he texts me back," she said.

http://www.jacksonsun.com/article/2...Bobo-s-room-filled-reminders-missing-daughter



I still find it bizarre that they text each other every night but whatever:innocent:

 

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If CB killed HB what did he do with her body? He had very little time to hide her body and be there when LE arrived. I don't believe CB did anything to Holly.

Maybe the problem isn't his answers but the interviewer not allowing him to answer totally. NG interrupts everyone. I can't see any answers coming from an interview with her. moo

Perfect example: Check out her interview on the Katelyn Markham WS site.

If someone is telling the truth, there is no reason to fear Nancy Grace, imo. It's when things just don't add up is when she gets frustrated as most of us. I've never seen NG get nasty with parents of a missing child unless there was controversy and/or the family was caught lying. As a matter of fact, she stood by the Anthony grandparents until the end even when we all know CA lied on the stand. She said she would lie to save her child from DP too. Casey Anthony, on the otherhand, it was obvious she could not stomach tot mom.

 

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Dana Bobo, Holly's father, said he was not surprised by the community's actions.

"I knew what they were going to do," he said. "We are all in it for the long haul, and we are appreciative of their prayers. Also, we have not given up hope, we won't and we are still expecting to bring Holly home."

Clint Bobo, Holly's brother, said his and his family's days are still filled with searching for clues and doing everything they can to help unearth information.

"A lot of days, I put up fliers and just try to keep her information out there," he said. "I would say we are closer now than we have ever been."

Karen Bobo, Holly's mother, was also at the festival but was not available for comment Saturday afternoon.

more at the link...

http://www.jacksonsun.com/article/2...27/Holly-Bobo-minds-Darden-residents-festival


bolding mine

 

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Holly Bobo honored at town festival

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/44385944

 

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Where is Drew????

 

[Carla Lashelle]

Is Holly in the habit of enjoying seeing a dead animal? I don't know if she has hunted before but if you have seen a dead turkey before is there some novelty in seeing another?? Just asking...cause I don't like hunting and she seems to like girly things, make-up, cute clothes...etc.

I don't hunt but I enjoy fishing and my partner and friends enjoy fishing. First thing one of us does when we get home is drag the cooler of fresh caught fish around to show them off. We love to show off the catch and they ooooh and ahhh over Grouper, Snapper, Redfish, etc.

 

[Carla Lashelle]

Thanks, Carla, for trying to clear this up. I am still confused. So, Clint saw 2 people kneeling in the interior space which they call a garage and he thought they were looking at a dead turkey? Or were they in the carport by the cars?

Well the whole thing is kinda murkey. Since Clint says Garage and is clear about Garage, and the fact that he saw only silhouettes and it seems to have been dark I would say they were in the Garage. I assume there is a door at the back of the Garage leading to the Carport. Perhaps they were in that area?

Remember also Clint said he heard voices outside first. Then he saw the two people in the Garage. So, I assume at first they were outside and then moved into the Garage. Perhaps Holly was accosted by her car first and then the suspect led her into the garage area. Perhaps the dog barking and Clint looking in spooked him. During Clints interviews no one has pressed him for any kind of clarification or details.

 

[Oriah]

Carla, thank you.
Note the cooler in front of the Bobo's house. As well as the jacket hung on the chair.

I don't hunt but I enjoy fishing and my partner and friends enjoy fishing. First thing one of us does when we get home is drag the cooler of fresh caught fish around to show them off. We love to show off the catch and they ooooh and ahhh over Grouper, Snapper, Redfish, etc.

 

[MysteryAddict]

Where is Drew????

Doesn't it seem strange that we've never seen or heard from Drew since Holly went missing? Wouldn't the media usually interview the distraught boyfriend?
How was it that Karen spoke to him early that same morning and texts him daily?
I'd like to know when and where did Drew last see Holly.
Id like to know why he is being kept away from the public.

 

[JeannieC]

Where is Drew????

I have wondered the same thing. We hear "about" him but never "see" him.

 

[Bobbisangel]

Doesn't it seem strange that we've never seen or heard from Drew since Holly went missing? Wouldn't the media usually interview the distraught boyfriend?
How was it that Karen spoke to him early that same morning and texts him daily?
I'd like to know when and where did Drew last see Holly.
Id like to know why he is being kept away from the public.

I don't know what is going on with Drew, the boyfriend, but speaking as the mother of a murdered daughter...if I could have I would have avoided the press from day one. You are numb and hardly remember your name and then here comes the media asking you all kinds of questions. Someone in the family usually handles the media unless others want to be involved. Drew was a boyfriend. He spoke at first when he couldn't even think straight but might have decided that it was to hard to get in front of a camera and talk . It really isn't expected of boyfriends like it is a member of the deceased family. One of my children spoke and the other two didn't want to at all. I think it would be the same when you have a missing family member. I doubt that Drew is being kept from the public. He just may not want to talk.

 

[cluciano63]

It is my feeling that initially, the Bobo family chose to trust that LE knew what they were doing and took whatever advice they may have been given to keep quiet and let LE handle things...and then after months without progress, the family chose to break their silence and vent some of their frustrations in a more public way. LE probably was over-confident in the beginning, never believing that someone could get away with such a bold abduction, with a live witness. And perhaps for a time, LE may have even doubted that this was an abduction, losing time that way (the week that passed before roadblocks, etc.)

I do not believe that the Bobos know more than are telling; if anything, their frustration shows me that they know very little and are fed up with LE.

JMO

 

[Advocate1]

I think you misunderstood me. I am not saying I don't agree with the family or Karen asking the president for more resources. I am saying that it is my opinion that the law enforcement response was very strong when one takes into account what LE says Clint reported. Now if you take the first story that says she was dragged across the carport and her brother witnessed this then yes the LE response was appropriate but in Clint's own words the man was not even touching Holly much less dragging her. I definently think we are missing a big part of the story. I have included some links regarding the "hundreds" of LE officials that responded and all the agencies. I also wanted to note that this is a very small community and so are the surrounding counties. To respond with the man power and resources they did takes time to gather. Very rural.


http://www.google.com/m/url?client=...EQFjAA&usg=AFQjCNHxJvK4tvgGVxvwpe_ayZeU9kx9jA
http://www.google.com/m/url?client=...jAFOBQ&usg=AFQjCNGEEhrxuoaNcOQ2JGQRUfq4fyVxfQ

http://www.google.com/m/url?client=...kQFjAC&usg=AFQjCNEmF30TAiJFddBdybi__9AwABo-2g

Where did you read that there were hundreds of LE officers hunting for Holly? Do you have a link? Hundreds of volunteers were hunting.

A girl is missing, no one has heard from her, they don't know if she is dead or alive. Why wouldn't hundreds show up to search? Hundreds showed up to search for Katelyn Markham this week and for Brittany Drexel, Susan Powell, and many others.

The family is frustrated and afraid. They want their daughter back. When LE doesn't tell them anything and no one has come forward with information their only option is to get it in the news and keep it there. Keep Holly's name out there and put the pressure on LE to keep investigating. Don't let the case go cold. I would beg on a street corner for infomation if it were my child.

No, it isn't weird to me. Its love for their daughter and a great community that is willing to help however they can. God Bless them all!

 

[Bobbisangel]

Not trying to be argumentative, but Clint never stated whether he heard screams or not. Karen Bobo stated "Clint did not hear screams."

Was he able to describe the guy? Did he get a good look at him? He must not have recognized the guy or LE would have caught up to him by now. I wonder if it was normal for guys and gals to go for walks in the woods? I would guess that Clint wishes he had screamed her name, went after her to see what they were doing, anything that would have kept her from being taken, etc. I feel for the brother.

 

[shefner]

I don't know what is going on with Drew, the boyfriend, but speaking as the mother of a murdered daughter...if I could have I would have avoided the press from day one. You are numb and hardly remember your name and then here comes the media asking you all kinds of questions. Someone in the family usually handles the media unless others want to be involved. Drew was a boyfriend. He spoke at first when he couldn't even think straight but might have decided that it was to hard to get in front of a camera and talk . It really isn't expected of boyfriends like it is a member of the deceased family. One of my children spoke and the other two didn't want to at all. I think it would be the same when you have a missing family member. I doubt that Drew is being kept from the public. He just may not want to talk.

Prayers going out to you...so sorry about your daughter. Thanks for being here to share your thoughts and to help others through challenging times.

 

[Bobbisangel]

I think you misunderstood me. I am not saying I don't agree with the family or Karen asking the president for more resources. I am saying that it is my opinion that the law enforcement response was very strong when one takes into account what LE says Clint reported. Now if you take the first story that says she was dragged across the carport and her brother witnessed this then yes the LE response was appropriate but in Clint's own words the man was not even touching Holly much less dragging her. I definently think we are missing a big part of the story. I have included some links regarding the "hundreds" of LE officials that responded and all the agencies. I also wanted to note that this is a very small community and so are the surrounding counties. To respond with the man power and resources they did takes time to gather. Very rural.


http://www.google.com/m/url?client=...EQFjAA&usg=AFQjCNHxJvK4tvgGVxvwpe_ayZeU9kx9jA
http://www.google.com/m/url?client=...jAFOBQ&usg=AFQjCNGEEhrxuoaNcOQ2JGQRUfq4fyVxfQ

http://www.google.com/m/url?client=...kQFjAC&usg=AFQjCNEmF30TAiJFddBdybi__9AwABo-2g

Staying on LE constantly is the key to keeping them on the ball. In my daughter's case I was later told that my stopping by the station, calling at least once a week, etc kept them looking for the killer. They just have to be reminded constantly after things settle down so that they don't let the case grow cold.

 

[shefner]

Was he able to describe the guy? Did he get a good look at him? He must not have recognized the guy or LE would have caught up to him by now. I wonder if it was normal for guys and gals to go for walks in the woods? I would guess that Clint wishes he had screamed her name, went after her to see what they were doing, anything that would have kept her from being taken, etc. I feel for the brother.

Clint said it looked like Holly's boyfriend but he couldn't really tell. It was a man in full camo...and it was the start of turkey hunting season. I suppose Clint's mind automatically assumed Holly's boyfriend was there showing off his catch. Since he is also a hunter...and knew Drew well....this makes it surprising that Clint didn't peek his head out the door and say hello to them in the carport/garage area. Instead, he called his mom at her work. By the time he looked back out the window, Holly and the hunter were headed into the woods.

This part of Clint's story is very confusing. If he heard voices and saw Holly's car was still at home..and also assumed it was Holly and Drew, then why call his mom? Why not peak his head out the door and speak to them..."Hey, did you get a turkey already this morning?" But he didn't do that...he called his mom at her teaching job to ask if anyone was supposed to be at the house..and to ask if Holly was still supposed to be there. His mom said that Holly was supposed to be in school...and that the hunter was not the boyfriend...and Clint then saw Holly and hunter entering the woods. He went out to the carport/garage area. He saw blood. He says he thought it was from the turkey at first...but then realized it wasn't. What made him realize this? It is just a very convoluted story.

I have thought he might be protecting part of what he witnessed....not from LE...but from the public.

 

[Advocate1]

I couldn't imagine going through what you have been through. I agree with the press, it is a double edged sword. I don't think Drew has ever spoke publically. I know his grandmother released a statement. It seems they are treating this almost like a child abduction with the LE response. I have never seen a response like this in a missing adult case were it was not reported as a forceable abduction by the eyewitness. The people turned out in the thousands to search. Holly is a very loved girl and it was very humbling to see her community respond like they did. I really have trouble thinking Holly didn't know this person and that there was not prior knowledge at least to her Mother that she was having issues with someone. I just don't see her walking willingly into the woods with a man she isn't familiar with when she was coming out to go to school and she had been up all night studying for a big test and has a boyfriend. I just find that really odd as a woman I cant think of a circumstance in which I would do that.

I don't know what is going on with Drew, the boyfriend, but speaking as the mother of a murdered daughter...if I could have I would have avoided the press from day one. You are numb and hardly remember your name and then here comes the media asking you all kinds of questions. Someone in the family usually handles the media unless others want to be involved. Drew was a boyfriend. He spoke at first when he couldn't even think straight but might have decided that it was to hard to get in front of a camera and talk . It really isn't expected of boyfriends like it is a member of the deceased family. One of my children spoke and the other two didn't want to at all. I think it would be the same when you have a missing family member. I doubt that Drew is being kept from the public. He just may not want to talk.