<modsnip> We likely won't ever know if there was actual physical abuse before this trip. Maybe there was, maybe there wasn't. The parents sure didn't see it over the years. Eyewitnesses in Moab and the restaurant certainly saw it. But, in the end, it doesn't really matter, does it? Yes, it's a sad thing! But, you probably have friends and family involved in some similar aspect of it right now. I hope you are championing as much for them as you are for Gabby!
<modsnip> his scratches and/or her purported bruises. Neither can be clearly, beyond any doubt, seen by any of us from that video.
I also actually think many are giving BL way too much credit and reading way too much into what very little is known about him. I don't think he's that smart, or that deep. He's seems more like a poser. Obvious failure to launch. <modsnip> Several here who are great with words, and likely working on crime novels, or should be, have painted a far reaching picture of him as a calculating mastermind. I definitely don't think he's capable whatsoever of out-cunning the FBI and DTBH!
IMO he found a very good hiding spot to off himself the day he left or soon after, and he won't be discovered for a very long time, if ever.
I mean, think about it, there's no way there's an underground network is supplying him with food and money, place to stay, vehicles, etc. His phone, if there is one, has been dead for days. Where would he charge it on the AT (or an island for that matter)? If there is a slim chance he's still alive at this point, I'm sure he's about to reach the point of desperation and decide enough's enough.
I hope there will be justice for Gabby, and that her family is given answers. My hope is also that Gabby's foundation successfully helps to find someone else (or many!) who is/are missing someday!
If you are actively sleuthing to try to help bring BL in and bring justice for Gabby, kudos & more power to you! <modsnip>
