October 29, 2009
State Police release timeline of Morgan Harrington's disappearance
Here is the timeline:
8:20pm - 8:30pm Harrington was outside the John Paul Jones arena at several locations including the front entrance and the side facing University Hall
8:30pm-8:48pm She was still outside JPJ Arena trying to get back in
8:48pm A friend inside phoned her on her cell phone and offered suggestions about how to get back in the arena. At that time Harrington told friends she would get a ride home with friends in Charlottesville.
8:48pm-9:00pm Harrington was still outside the arena. There was no indication that she was able to re-enter.
9:00-9:10pm Harrington was seen walking with her purse through University Hall parking lot. There were other people in the lot but no one can confirm that she was with someone. Police described her purse as black with two straps that could be worn like a backpack.
9:10pm-9:20pm Harrington had what police called "limited interaction" with people in the Lannigan Field parking area.
9:20pm People who encountered Harrington left the lot. There is no indication she left with any of those people. (Police are asking others in the area to think about what they may have seen in this lot.)
9:30-9:30pm Last sighting of Morgan Harrington - She was seen on the Copeley St. Bridge near Ivy Road.
Lt. Rader asked residents to think about whether they saw Morgan Harrington get into a car or talk to anyone in a vehicle. He stressed that no detail is too small.
Anyone can call the Virginia State Police Tip Line at
(434) 352-3467 or email State Police at
bci-appomattox@vsp.virginia.gov. UVA Police can be reached at
(434) 924-7166. Anonymous tips are welcome.
Virginia Tech plans to help with the cause during Thursday night's football game at Lane Stadium. The family has asked and received permission to pass out fliers in the parking lots.
Before the game and during halftime, Morgan's picture will be featured on the Jumbotron with a public announcement.
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