So I have been reading all the posts over the last few days and finally catching up. And here's a few pointers that leave me pretty perplexed...and have me leaning towards the possibility that she was hiding / running from RS.
Also, I'm sorry that I didnt post any links or who the points were from. I only have the best intentions here, believe me. I just got lazy.
I read earlier (around page 9) about the crack pipes in the van’s glove box? First I've heard of this. I’m surprised Shantina didn’t take those with her if they were hers. It may have been deliberately left there…or even could have been the owner of the van who left it behind without Shantina even knowing it was in there.? Who’s van was it again? RS’s?
I also believe Shantina may have been checking maps at the convenience stores to actually find a place to hide…like previous location she had been to in the area, and not to find the freeway.
If she had been in contact with someone (to run away with), wouldn’t they know from her phone, internet records? If she ran away with someone, it would have to be with someone she trusted….someone she’s known for quite some time. There would be some sort of evidence that she was in contact with them, whether it be her cell phone or Facebook?
No other bags, overnight items, etc., ever turned up? Her purse is missing…she took that with her. A big deal IMO. Could mean she planned to run away.
And I’m wondering about the items left on the beach….found a whole day or more later. Did anyone ever confirm that the tide does not reach all the way up to the shoreline?
Also, if there was foul play of any sort, AZ would have possibly have evidence on him (bruises, scrapes, skin under his nails).
Shantina never called called the Steps to see if RS found their home even. Very curious.
Rob said he asked her to marry him that week prior to her disappearing.
This is intriguing. A definity possibility IMO that she was trying to bail.
And here's a VERY good point: <<After all, it's a well known fact that she grew up in the Puget Sound area - therefore, IMO, she would have knowledge of the highs & lows of the tides>>.
And I definitely, respectfully, think that LE know more than they are revealing. "Something" is missing here.