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Thank you for that very interesting bit of information.
Same @Foxfire, I just went and bought the book for my kindle.
@Foxfire
Thank you for that very interesting bit of information.
Not to belabor the point:This could be correct or it could be a reporter's confusion with names (happens all the time with facts in articles). If Trina is a Taylor she may have gone back to the Murphy name to keep that name forefront in the news since she appears to be the family's main spokesperson.
I think youre reading too much into that article. I just read it and to me it sounds like the family has a connection to the FBI....as in a family member works for the FBI (and probably holds a position of authority there).....hence the involvement in a local case that would normally be handled by local police who can get really touchy about jurisdictions.
http://www.nbc29.com/story/23087552/...-alexis-murphy
I see someone posted pics of the search in the past couple of days. Just wondering if anyone has searched near the abandoned soapstone quarries in Nelson county? There are also a few on the way to Charlottesville. Im told they are mostly filled with water and very deep. If RAT spent a lot of time outside and in the area he probably knew about them. Aberdene Soapstone Company would probably have a lot more information.
Not to belabor the point:
This is only one example of many references. Just thought it was interesting that she, as the main spokesperson or the most visible, has been reported as TM since the 16th. Up until the 12th, it was TT.
https://www.google.com/search?q="tr...s=org.mozilla:en-US:official&client=firefox-a
WELCOME to the board!! Great post, very interesting information and would explain the hush-hush. imo
I think he clearly spends a lot of time outdoors. The first thing I looked at in his picture was the whites of his eyes...thinking jaundice. jmo
Her Aunt said after the hearing on Thursday that they don't know any of the information that was released in court. So they either are not privy to everything in Alexis' case, which isn't unusual.....or, what was said in the closed hearing did not pertain to Alexis' case at all, but in fact was evidence they have found relating to another case. jmo
This other case could explain multiple searches in different areas as well.
Not to belabor the point:
This is only one example of many references. Just thought it was interesting that she, as the main spokesperson or the most visible, has been reported as TM since the 16th. Up until the 12th, it was TT.
https://www.google.com/search?q="tr...s=org.mozilla:en-US:official&client=firefox-a
This could be correct or it could be a reporter's confusion with names (happens all the time with facts in articles). If Trina is a Taylor she may have gone back to the Murphy name to keep that name forefront in the news since she appears to be the family's main spokesperson.
http://www.nbc12.com/story/23111299/fbi-no-sign-of-alexis-murphy-despite-suspect-arrest
"Alexis's family says the arrest is a bittersweet development in her abduction.
"Exciting. Obviously, very bittersweet to know that they have a suspect, but Alexis isn't home yet. But a jolt of energy, hope and faith," said Angela Taylor, Alexis's aunt.
"It's been determined that she really was abducted, and we have a suspect and they're in custody, that's major," said another aunt, Trina Taylor."
https://www.google.com/search?q="tr...s=org.mozilla:en-US:official&client=firefox-a
RAT was arrested the 11th. I guess I can understand her switching to the Murphy name...personally.
I did originally have the thought that the "familial ties to FBI" meant that a family member of AM was an FBI agent...
but then... I wouldn't think that information would be put out to the public in that way...
It could be perceived that since AM is related to someone in the FBI... That she is getting more attention/service by LE/FBI... Than someone in the public who does not have family ties to the FBI...
It could be perceived as "favoritism" ... And could cause backlash from the public...
Just some thoughts...
I can understand where people not from around here may get certain lines of thinking... I do understand that... but, since I personally know members of Alexis family, I just need to provide some clarification here.... Angela's last name is Taylor... no relation to RAT.... Trina's last name is Murphy, not Taylor... and her maiden name is not Taylor either... Any reference to her as Trina Taylor in media articles IS a mistake... Also, it was mentioned or suggested several pages back, that it was strange that dad had not been in the news... well, he has... a few times... but he spends most of his time with mom as they try to get through this... this is the main reason both Trina and Angela have been the faces in the media... because Laura and Troy have enough to deal with already without having to deal with media too... just to add a little more clarity to the "type" of family this is... it is extremely close-knit... extended family members within this family are as close as one might find in most immediate families... this is a good family... a close, loving, and supportive family... the type of family many people wish they had... sorry... I just felt I needed to put that out there... :twocents:
One news story, on WSET, reported that LE has searched a total of 12 properties in the Nelson area.Good point...
Searching multiple places, preventing AM's family members into court for "sensitive and unusual" evidence... Could very well indicate there was evidence being discussed regarding multiple victims...
JMO
I can understand where people not from around here may get certain lines of thinking... I do understand that... but, since I personally know members of Alexis family, I just need to provide some clarification here.... Angela's last name is Taylor... no relation to RAT.... Trina's last name is Murphy, not Taylor... and her maiden name is not Taylor either... Any reference to her as Trina Taylor in media articles IS a mistake... Also, it was mentioned or suggested several pages back, that it was strange that dad had not been in the news... well, he has... a few times... but he spends most of his time with mom as they try to get through this... this is the main reason both Trina and Angela have been the faces in the media... because Laura and Troy have enough to deal with already without having to deal with media too... just to add a little more clarity to the "type" of family this is... it is extremely close-knit... extended family members within this family are as close as one might find in most immediate families... this is a good family... a close, loving, and supportive family... the type of family many people wish they had... sorry... I just felt I needed to put that out there... :twocents:
Yes, and my point here is to suggest that RAT made a pointed effort to select or hone in on Alexis. He had many opportinities, watching her, from the Food Lion parking lot, at the Liberty, driving down her street, maybe even saw her in Roseland as both families have ties to that town.
In addition, I have wondered if he picked up on the commonality of the extended families last name and somehow used that to get information about Alexis. Example, telling a local he was related to so and so and had met the young teen. He may have said something as innocent as, yeah I forgot her name. Then someone says, "ah, you mean Alexis?" Then, having her name, he can take the stalking further. I have even wondered if there is a component of jealousy to this abduction or some type of revenge toward someone associated with Alexis.
Re: the dad TB, he has given interviews.
Here is one more example of such:
http://www.wset.com/story/23141418/alexis-murphys-mother-and-father-feel-their-daughter-is-alive
That post, about Alexis' dad and the comments, came in like a lightening bolt, a sucker punch of sorts and from a new voice, on this thread. This seems to happen in every case. Once there are dozens of pages and links to go through, new visitors might want to read the media links for a summary of sorts.I found the reference upthread to the dad not being in the news much odd because he has been, in fact almost as much if not as much, as the mother.
In addition to Alexis' parents having to deal with their daughter missing, they also have other children who are experiencing the absence of their sister and events in their lives (school, etc.). As parents you try to keep things as normal as possible for the other children at home because unfortunately life doesn't come to a halt when something terrible happens.
No worries about defining this family - they are a good family doing what needs to be done for each other to get through this ordeal.
I agree that FBI do, and should, become involved when a child/minor goes missing..IHAVENOCLUE, if the FBI is not brought in on a child abduction investigation where a stranger abduction is indicated. A backlash would be more likely, imo..
Introducing the CARD Teams - Child Abduction Rapid Deployment (CARD) Teams - FBI
http://www.fbi.gov/about-us/investigate/vc_majorthefts/cac/non-family-abductions
Child abductions by strangers are often complex and high-profile cases. And time is of the essence.
Thats why weve added another tool in our Violent Crimes Against Children program that helps our local field offices in these cases: our Child Abduction Rapid Deployment, or CARD, teams.
Heres the who, what, when, and where of these teams:
Who makes up a CARD team? FBI agents with in-depth experience and a proven track record in violent crimes against children investigations, especially cases where a child has been abducted by someone other than a family member. Once selected, team members go through extensive training. Each team has a designated leader. The teams work closely with behavioral analysts, National Center for the Analysis of Violent Crime coordinators, and Child Exploitation Task Force members.
What do the CARD teams do? Relying on their expertise and experience, team members make sure the investigation moves quickly, efficiently, and thoroughly. They provide our field offices running the investigations with on-site investigative, technical, and resource assistance during the initial critical period after a child is kidnapped.
When are the teams deployed? Soon after an abduction has been reported to a local FBI field office, to FBI Headquarters, or to the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children, or in other cases when the FBI determines an investigation is warranted.
Where are the teams located and where have they been deployed? Weve created five regional teams nationwide to cover the Northeast, Southeast, North Central, South Central, and West. With the whole nation covered, we can send a team anywhere in the U.S. within hours.
In addition to their unique expertise, CARD teams can quickly establish an on-site command post to centralize investigative efforts and operations. Other assets they bring to the table include a new mapping tool to identify and locate registered sex offenders in the area, national and international lead coverage, and the Child Abduction Response Plan to guide investigative efforts.
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Given the news of the week, I would say it has to do with "Familial" DNA...not anything to do with family connections to members in LE. JMO.I agree that FBI do, and should, become involved when a child/minor goes missing..
I am still just trying to make sense of the reason(or one of the reasons) it was reported that the FBI was brought in for "familial ties"...
THAT is the part that has me puzzled...
Why was that statement even made?
JMO
Given the news of the week, I would say it has to do with "Familial" DNA...not anything to do with family connections to members in LE. JMO.
Somebody is probably in a boatload of trouble for ever dropping that little gem to the news media. I suspect the person did not expect the story about familial DNA to be published or that anyone, in the general public, might be wise enough to consider a relationship to this case.
I agree that FBI do, and should, become involved when a child/minor goes missing..
I am still just trying to make sense of the reason(or one of the reasons) it was reported that the FBI was brought in for "familial ties"...
THAT is the part that has me puzzled...
Why was that statement even made?
JMO
I think youre reading too much into that article. I just read it and to me it sounds like the family has a connection to the FBI....as in a family member works for the FBI (and probably holds a position of authority there).....hence the involvement in a local case that would normally be handled by local police who can get really touchy about jurisdictions.
http://www.nbc29.com/story/23087552/...-alexis-murphy
I see someone posted pics of the search in the past couple of days. Just wondering if anyone has searched near the abandoned soapstone quarries in Nelson county? There are also a few on the way to Charlottesville. Im told they are mostly filled with water and very deep. If RAT spent a lot of time outside and in the area he probably knew about them. Aberdene Soapstone Company would probably have a lot more information.