VT VT - Brianna Maitland, 17, Montgomery, 19 March 2004

[inquiringmindz]

I wonder if they've identified any - or all - of the women on the undeveloped film in Regan's car?

I haven't read anything new in regards to the film. Everything is so tight lipped, it makes me wonder if the VSP is still looking into this.

On Brianna's board (www.bringbrihome.org), several have spoke about trying to get Montel to get involved with Sylvia Brown but the family hasn't had any luck yet. I just sent an email asking for a series of segments with SB dedicated soley to the missing. I threw out a few names such as Jason Jolkowski, as that could lead to another segment about Kelli's work, Bri - leading to abducted for prostitution, the Doe Network and featuring several unidentified. Who knows, if enough email maybe they will consider.

 

[Kelly]

I was under the impression that the Maitlands do not want involvement with SB or other "psychics".

I heard Montel is not using her for missing person's cases at this time, and/or she has also withdrawn from those cases because she is under fire for lack of any ability whatsoever. She has never solved a single missing person's case, ever. Doesn't that tell us something?

If you knew the horror stories behind the scenes as I do with this woman, you would not want to push for her involvement. She is ugly to the core.

The only thing she can "see" is more money in her bank account.

I apologize for my forthrighness on this issue. I mean no insult to anyone here. You all do not know what these people do to one's psyche. I do.

Kelly

 

[inquiringmindz]

I was under the impression that the Maitlands do not want involvement with SB or other "psychics".

I heard Montel is not using her for missing person's cases at this time, and/or she has also withdrawn from those cases because she is under fire for lack of any ability whatsoever. She has never solved a single missing person's case, ever. Doesn't that tell us something?

If you knew the horror stories behind the scenes as I do with this woman, you would not want to push for her involvement. She is ugly to the core.

The only thing she can "see" is more money in her bank account.

I apologize for my forthrighness on this issue. I mean no insult to anyone here. You all do not know what these people do to one's psyche. I do.

Kelly

I, in no way, shape, or form would want to hurt any of these families or cause them any undo anguish. I only know of SB what I have seen on Montel. I would hope she would help those in need if she indeed has a gift without any monentary gain. If I had a gift, just helping someone would be enough compensation for me - compensation of the heart.

I apologize if my thought has offended anyone.

 

[Kelly]

I could never be upset at you, but people need to know what the truth of the matter is and what goes on behind the scenes.

Like I said, you have to ask yourself why she has never solved a single missing person's case. On Montel, she gives vague details. After the show, the desperate families beg her for more details. What do you think happens?

She says "I will, but first give me XXXX dollars." Several people have described her as the coldest woman they have ever met. Does that sound like a person who cares or a person who is looking for monetary gain? Even for the ones who paid the money to get the extra "details" have come no closer to resolving their case.

To one family of a missing child, she told them the child had been sold into foreign sex slavery, when in fact the child was dead and had been murdered, having nothing to do with sexual slavery nor a foreign county. The parents went through hell thinking their child was alive and being violated everyday. That thought to them was more painful, since it was a continual torture and they felt helpless to stop it.

People have no right to do this.

Once, someone wrote to her about Jason without our permission. She begged SB to help us. Here is the "help" we received back in the mail:

*The most poorly photocopied document I have ever seen offering all of her services and a list of fees.

*The original letter the woman sent.

*Another poorly photocopied flyer telling about SB's "church".

There was no letter enclosed, not even a form letter, telling us she (or any of her staff) were sorry about our situation. Nothing. Just sales documents.

The only good that was done from missing persons on Montel when SB is on, is to give the missing person a few minutes of media exposure. Many are not so sure it was even worth it to give SB any more publicity so she can continiue to exploit others to pad her bank account. It's quite sad, really.

If you're still not convinced, read the following:

http://skepdic.com/psychdet.html

http://www.quackwatch.org/11Ind/browne.html

There is much more I can say about this, but this is Brianna's thread, and I want it returned to her.

 

[Peabody]

I just wonder since he drives around to different states if he could be involved in maura murrays case?

I have wondered this very thing regarding both Maura and Brianna............prayers for both of them!

 

[fourboys]

Missing woman may have visited casino

Wednesday, March 8, 2006

ATLANTIC CITY -- Police need help finding a missing Vermont woman who may have been spotted recently in a casino.

Brianna Maitland, 19, was last seen at her job in Montgomery, Vt., on March 19, 2004.

Police are using surveillance video to determine if Maitland was gambling at Caesars Atlantic City with a male companion.

Maitland is about 5 feet 5 inches tall and 118 pounds. She has brown hair and hazel eyes. Her family is offering a $20,000 reward.

Anyone with information regarding Maitland's whereabouts or the individuals in the surveillance photo are asked to call the New Jersey State Police Missing Persons Unit at (800) 709-7090 or the Vermont State Police at (802) 524-5993.

http://www.courierpostonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20060308/NEWS01/60308003/1006

 

[amandab]

Oh wow.....what if it was her?

I'm speechless.....

 

[fourboys]

A.C. casino tape may show missing Vermont teenager

Posted on Wed, Mar. 08, 2006

A teenage girl who vanished in rural Vermont two years ago may have been spotted last month by surveillance cameras at an Atlantic City casino, police said.

A $20,000 reward is offered for information leading to the return of Brianna Maitland, 19, who disappeared March 19, 2004, while on her way home from a restaurant. Her car was found backed into an abandoned house in Montgomery in the northwest part of the state. Police called her disappearance suspicious.

About 10 p.m. Feb. 17, cameras at Caesars Atlantic City captured an image of a woman believed to be Maitland gambling with a bald man. She is described as 5-foot-5 and about 120 pounds, with brown hair and hazel eyes.

Anyone who may have seen the couple is asked to call New Jersey state police at 800-709-7090. Additional information and photos are available at http://www.bringbrihome.org.

http://www.philly.com/mld/inquirer/news/local/states/pennsylvania/counties/philadelphia_county/philadelphia/14042965.htm

 

[amandab]

http://www.philly.com/mld/inquirer/news/local/states/pennsylvania/counties/philadelphia_county/philadelphia/14042965.htm

I wish there were camera stills in the article so we could compare it against pics of Brianna.....

 

[docwho3]

I wish there were camera stills in the article so we could compare it against pics of Brianna.....

Me too but I am glad there seems to be at least some progress on this case.

 

[dulcinea]

I wonder who it was who thought they recognized her? Have her parents seen the video yet? It would be wonderful if there could be a positive resolution to this case. Since it's been so long I think most people expect the worst. Any idea how long it will be before we hear whether or not they think it's her? I'm keeping my fingers crossed.

 

[PonderingThings]

http://www.wcax.com/Global/story.asp?S=4604715&nav=4QcS

It was obtained from the casino after a man who lives near Maitland's hometown returned from a trip to Atlantic City and contacted Vermont State Police, telling them he saw a woman who looked like Maitland at the casino. That was on Jan. 19.

The man, who knew of Maitland's disappearance and what she looked like from fliers posted in Vermont, didn't alert authorities on the scene.

<SNIP>

The casino provided videotape containing the footage, which was reviewed by Vermont investigators and Maitland's parents, who said they believe it is her. Her mother, Kellie Maitland, said the movements of the hands and feet of the woman on the videotape remind her of her daughter, according to Detective John Donegan, a missing persons investigator with the New Jersey State Police.

The woman spent about an hour at the table, he said.

"There hasn't been too many leads (in Maitland's case) with Mom and Dad saying they believe it's her," said Donegan. "Whether it's legitimate or not, if Mom and Dad are telling me they're pretty certain it's her, it's incumbent on me to follow through."

Bruce and Kellie Maitland, who now live in DeKalb, N.Y., traveled to Atlantic City to look at original copies of the footage but couldn't say for sure it was their daughter in the pictures, Donegan said.

<SNIP>

Unlike some Atlantic City casinos, Caesars' surveillance department does not have facial recognition software, which allows camera operators to capture still images of faces and compare their features digitally with those in thousands of photos contained in law enforcement databases.

<SNIP>

A still image, taken from the surveillance video and published on a flier released by New Jersey State Police, shows the top of the woman's head, her eyes and forehead but doesn't give a clear view.

 

[dulcinea]

Why didn't the guy say something right away? That bothers me. If it was her, that could have been the only chance to find her. Now her parents might not ever know.

 

[mom3dd]

I wondered about him waiting also. If he had said something right away they could have talked with her right then.

 

[dark_shadows]

I wonder who it was who thought they recognized her? Have her parents seen the video yet? It would be wonderful if there could be a positive resolution to this case. Since it's been so long I think most people expect the worst. Any idea how long it will be before we hear whether or not they think it's her? I'm keeping my fingers crossed.

Brianna's father stated this about the video;




Bruce said the girl in the video clip “has a high degree of resemblance to Brianna,” but that it “may be someone who is just a look-a-like.
“These two years have been a roller coaster, so don’t jump to conclusions yet,” Bruce wrote. “I’ve learned to combine my hope with caution.”



The Maitlands, who now live in DeKalb, N.Y., traveled to Atlantic City to look at original copies of the footage but couldn’t say for sure it was their daughter in the pictures, Donegan said.

 

[Mellen]

This link has a camera still from the surveillance video, but it is really small: http://www.wcax.com/Global/story.asp?S=4605479&nav=menu183_2

 

[murraydwyer]

Video of the person someone believed was Brianna Maitland

 

[inquiringmindz]

It's nice to hear the Maitlands may have some new hope. I'm praying they find the answers they need and deserve. Does anyone know why the website is down? It's been down for a few days.

 

[docwho3]

It's nice to hear the Maitlands may have some new hope. I'm praying they find the answers they need and deserve. Does anyone know why the website is down? It's been down for a few days.

I heard on another forum that there some problem with a virus on the website so maybe it will be up again once that is solved.

 

[inquiringmindz]

I heard on another forum that there some problem with a virus on the website so maybe it will be up again once that is solved.

Thanks doc!