He was meticulous about keeping his phone plugged in. It would seem to me that he would certainly bring his computer into the house and out of the cold weather knowing it was going to be a long weekend. I don't think a young man as responsible as TB would do that. Books....maybe....computer no.
I am feeling some unease here.
Yet not once, after all this time and numerous interviews, have the family, friends, or LE noted that it was unusual for him to leave his backpack in the vehicle. Not once.
I suspect that the phone was removed from the charger the night he disappeared and was left in the vehicle. Since the vehicle was returned the same day, Penny probably found it at that time. Someone wanted that phone off. If they did in fact remove the phone from the charger, that would be a huge red flag to anyone that knew him well, especially his family and close friends.
I have been critical of the various agencies that have been involved in this case. My unease only grew with the AG's reaction to the families PI, and the subsequent "selective" release of some information. That to me is the larger red flag. Their reaction was not normal, and was almost on the defensive. I am not a fan of PK, but I am less of a fan of the entire handling of this case, including the editor of their local paper (who I believe has little credibility left), Rachel Kaeding and the OAG.
I am beginning to believe that Tom did have some incriminating information, whatever that would be.
I don't believe Chis Jone's story, but there is something going on in that very small town, that those with power and influence do want exposed.