Presser Recap
-Over 500 tips. Police are pursuing every one of them.
-Been almost a week since the last confirmed sighting. Gives LE a great deal of concern.
-Sightings from as far away as Florida, none panned out.
-Missing and Exploited Children will begin putting Brittany's photos on billboards in North Carolina, West Virginia, Virginia, and Ohio.
-Easley may have lost weight. May be closer to 215lbs at this point.
-Brittany's aunt is on speaking to her. Saying she is ready for Brittany to come home. Pleading with Mr. Easley to please let Brittany come home for Christmas.
-Brittany's other aunt is also pleading with Easley to do the right thing.
-Public should be aware that Easley may have shaved off facial hair.
-Hundreds of calls from other police agencies offering assistance. Checking camp grounds, overnight parking areas/rest areas, etc.
-Amber Alerts expire after 36 hours. LE is still asking for 24 hour continuances each day to keep Brittany's AA active.
-Requested authorities in North Carolina, Alabama, West Virginia, and Ohio to issue Amber Alerts in their states.
-Urging people to call in no matter how small or silly they feel the tip is.
-No date has been set yet for TS's funeral.
-Notified park rangers/authorities to assist LE in checking camp sites.
-LE is using every piece of technology available.
-Most tips are local..probably 20%-30% are from out of state.
-LE is "very convinced" that they have some sort of resources (money, etc) available to them.
-No more pressers today. Next will be at 12:00pm tomorrow unless something breaks.