Pretty new here. I have read most of the comments and this is just my opinion. It is obvious that he used the mother to get to Brittany the target all along. I remember when I was her age, and well developed as well. Was the target of older boys all of the time. Thank God my parents were aware of this.
Regarding the choking game: we used to play this all of the time. As teens, we did not know how dangerous this was.
Personally, I think he is hiding in plain site. No tips from outside the area? I would assume that LE is doing a bit of geographical profiling.
I have a little understanding of how her mother felt. I lost my child at 2 from leukemia. Divorced 12 years later. I understand how lonely it is. This person took advantage and there you have it a tragedy waiting to happen. By the time she realized what was happenig it was too late. I hope they find Brittany soon. Also, in the pictures at Walmart she looks scared to death. I really dont think she was a part of this.