Found Deceased AL - Aniah Haley Blanchard, 19, Auburn, Lee County, 23 Oct 2019

[MassGuy]

I'd say that's a safe bet.

Yeah, and I don’t think they are saying that this might be “foul play,” merely because it is a possibility.

I think they know that to be the case.

 

[Gaddy]

Right here's another one! Raised in both the Auburn/Opelika area and Birmingham.

Wow! Hello to you too!

 

[BayouGirl2]

Nice to meet another Alabamian!

Greater Birmingham area over here!

 

[ReillyElizabeth]

Greater Birmingham area over here!

Also in B’ham area, with a son at Auburn.

 

[EllaMae]

BBM:

Absolutely.

For one thing, LE will want to determine the earliest someone at the complex noticed that vehicle being parked there.

That can help them narrow their timeline.

JMO.

There are almost certainly security cameras at the apartment complex and it is supposed to have a gated entry. They probably have a good idea on the timeline already.

Her car was seen near I-85 in Auburn. Most likely that's the route Aniah took to Montgomery. The apartment complex is close to I-85 also.

 

[GordianKnot]

There are almost certainly security cameras at the apartment complex and it is supposed to have a gated entry. They probably have a good idea on the timeline already.

Her car was seen near I-85 in Auburn. Most likely that's the route Aniah took to Montgomery. The apartment complex is close to I-85 also.

Reading through all of the Google Reviews on that complex, I'm dubious that there is secure, gated entry.
Sounds like that gate has been broken for at least a year, unless it's been recently fixed.

Also, questionable whether there are security cameras at that location, again based on reading the resident reviews.

JMO.

 

[CuriousBystander]

A good bit of road work and bridge work on I-85 right now between Auburn and Montgomery. A great chance the vehicle grazed or hit the concrete barriers set up on the outside of the lanes. The areas where there are bridges being replaced are far too narrow and if you go through one with another car, much less one of the 18 wheelers that are so frequent on this stretch, especially at night, it’s pretty nerve racking. I make this drive about three times a week and I hate it. If a person had been drinking, using drugs, driving recklessly, or not paying attention, it would be so easy to mess a car up.

 

[momrids6]

Considering I always end up having to root for Bama towards the end of the season, ( cough cough UGA) I am an honorary "Baman". It looks like guardrail to me as well. Could definitely be concrete barrier too. I hope she is safe somewhere, but I fear that is not the case. You can warn your young adults until you are blue in the face- they think they are invincible ( until they aren't)

 

[zencompass]

If she did meet this guy through some sort of dating app (like Tinder), then it’s probably a matter of time until this guy is located.

Tinder stores a wealth of user data, and has been able to provide game changing information to law enforcement in past cases.

Great thinking about L.E. working with the dating app for information. This will likely be the best route to whomever she was planning to meet.

This, in addition to the L.E. scrutinizing Aniah's phone and computer data, should help in identifying the person she was planning to meet - as well as where they planned to meet.

 

[Gaddy]

Greater Birmingham area over here!

Also in B’ham area, with a son at Auburn.

Alabama folks all around. Bham area for me as well!

 

[Knox]

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Blanchard’s damaged SUV was recovered in Montgomery Friday night

“Anyone having information regarding the whereabouts of the vehicle between the 23rd and the 25th or witnessed an accident or other collision involving this vehicle is urged to contact the Auburn Police Division,” said Dorsey.
Investigators release new info; foul play considered in missing Auburn teen case

Oh gosh, been away for most of the day. I see the car is damaged, looks like it hit something concrete. I'm thinking the concrete that light poles in parking lots are embedded in (rounded edge, not straight). What if Aniah ran into something because there was a struggle in the car?

Oh man, this has me all kinds of worried now.

 

[Knox]

Right here's another one! Raised in both the Auburn/Opelika area and Birmingham.

I read yesterday the search headquarters would be held at Church of the Highlands, I think that later changed when her car was found in Montgomery. I love Pastor Chris! Live in California, but frequently listen to his sermons in my windshield time

 

[BayouGirl2]

Praying so hard that Aniah is found ok. My Momma passed away last month from pancreatic cancer and today is her birthday. It’s been a hard day of crying and missing my Momma but I can’t get Aniah off my mind. She’s on my Daddy’s mind too, as he is worried about her. We have been up talking about what could have happened to her and how there are some evil people out there. Last month here in Alabama on Interstates I20 and 459, a car tried to get me to stop and on my car’s tail late at night and to this day it still scares me. My dad believes the person was trying to get me out of my car but I sped off so fast when the other car made a complete stop on the off ramp. The car followed me for a few miles. I pray something like this didn’t happen to Aniah. Our local community is still dealing with losing Cupcake and now another missing beautiful girl. Lord help LE or others find Aniah!

 

[EllaMae]

Reading through all of the Google Reviews on that complex, I'm dubious that there is secure, gated entry.
Sounds like that gate has been broken for at least a year, unless it's been recently fixed.

Also, questionable whether there are security cameras at that location, again based on reading the resident reviews.

JMO.

There may be cameras on businesses in the area. There is a reason the APD, MPD and the FBI are not asking the public for help. Someone called to tell them the car was there, so they probably have a lot of information already.

The complex is not in a great area of Montgomery. I'm pretty sure there are cameras around somewhere.

 

[Gaddy]

Praying so hard that Aniah is found ok. My Momma passed away last month from pancreatic cancer and today is her birthday. It’s been a hard day of crying and missing my Momma but I can’t get Aniah off my mind. She’s on my Daddy’s mind too, as he is worried about her. We have been up talking about what could have happened to her and how there are some evil people out there. Last month here in Alabama on Interstates I20 and 459, a car tried to get me to stop and on my car’s tail late at night and to this day it still scares me. My dad believes the person was trying to get me out of my car but I sped off so fast when the other car made a complete stop on the off ramp. The car followed me for a few miles. I pray something like this didn’t happen to Aniah. Our local community is still dealing with losing Cupcake and now another missing beautiful girl. Lord help LE or others find Aniah!

I’m so sorry about your mama.
Also, that’s super scary! I drive on those interstates every day.

 

[GordianKnot]

There may be cameras on businesses in the area. There is a reason the APD, MPD and the FBI are not asking the public for help. Someone called to tell them the car was there, so they probably have a lot of information already.

The complex is not in a great area of Montgomery. I'm pretty sure there are cameras around somewhere.

BBM:

Who says LE isn't asking the public for help?
LE has definitely been asking for the public's assistance.

Vehicle of missing 19-year-old, Aniah Haley Blanchard, was found
SABBM:

The vehicle was recovered, however, damage did occur between the last time it was seen on Wednesday, October 23rd in Auburn and the recovery in Montgomery on October 25th.

The Auburn Police Division and the Montgomery Police Department responded right after receiving notification from a citizen on the found vehicle.

Anyone having any further information regarding the whereabouts of the vehicle and the whereabouts of the missing teen is urged to call the Auburn Police Department immediately. Also, if anyone has witnessed an accident or other collision involving this vehicle, contact the Auburn Police Division Detective Section at (334) 501-3140 or the anonymous tip line at (334) 246-1391 with any further information.

JMO.

 

[diggndeeperstill]

Reading through all of the Google Reviews on that complex, I'm dubious that there is secure, gated entry.
Sounds like that gate has been broken for at least a year, unless it's been recently fixed.

Also, questionable whether there are security cameras at that location, again based on reading the resident reviews.

JMO.

Agree... I think I agree that some business nearby likely have cameras outside that may pick up the vehicle. I hope.

A good bit of road work and bridge work on I-85 right now between Auburn and Montgomery. A great chance the vehicle grazed or hit the concrete barriers set up on the outside of the lanes. The areas where there are bridges being replaced are far too narrow and if you go through one with another car, much less one of the 18 wheelers that are so frequent on this stretch, especially at night, it’s pretty nerve racking. I make this drive about three times a week and I hate it. If a person had been drinking, using drugs, driving recklessly, or not paying attention, it would be so easy to mess a car up.

Agreed... I drove through Montgomery a week or so ago in the rain. This is reminding me to look at the weather for when she went missing. Although likely not a factor at all.

Great thinking about L.E. working with the dating app for information. This will likely be the best route to whomever she was planning to meet.

This, in addition to the L.E. scrutinizing Aniah's phone and computer data, should help in identifying the person she was planning to meet - as well as where they planned to meet.

Do we think they are able to do this without her phone? They’d likely have to have someone with passwords to accounts or requests for those various companies/apps to share data, correct?

Oh gosh, been away for most of the day. I see the car is damaged, looks like it hit something concrete. I'm thinking the concrete that light poles in parking lots are embedded in (rounded edge, not straight). What if Aniah ran into something because there was a struggle in the car?

Oh man, this has me all kinds of worried now.

Was my thought too. A struggle.

There may be cameras on businesses in the area. There is a reason the APD, MPD and the FBI are not asking the public for help. Someone called to tell them the car was there, so they probably have a lot of information already.

The complex is not in a great area of Montgomery. I'm pretty sure there are cameras around somewhere.

hoping so! I also think this is why they’ve asked to not share info to social media. Because reports of the car being there first surfaced on social media. People don’t understand to just call police! They think, hey I’ll message the mom, then post cuz she didn’t see my message.

 

[diggndeeperstill]

BBM:

Who says LE isn't asking the public for help?
LE has definitely been asking for the public's assistance.

Vehicle of missing 19-year-old, Aniah Haley Blanchard, was found
SABBM:

The vehicle was recovered, however, damage did occur between the last time it was seen on Wednesday, October 23rd in Auburn and the recovery in Montgomery on October 25th.

The Auburn Police Division and the Montgomery Police Department responded right after receiving notification from a citizen on the found vehicle.

Anyone having any further information regarding the whereabouts of the vehicle and the whereabouts of the missing teen is urged to call the Auburn Police Department immediately. Also, if anyone has witnessed an accident or other collision involving this vehicle, contact the Auburn Police Division Detective Section at (334) 501-3140 or the anonymous tip line at (334) 246-1391 with any further information.

JMO.

Thanks for sharing that. They aren’t, however, asking for anyone who might have seen her at the places she supposedly was, or knew who she was with. It seems like they are asking, if you know where she is now or witnessed the wreck.

 

[MFH]

I’m so sorry about your mama.
Also, that’s super scary! I drive on those interstates every day.

I drive those often as well!! Also Bham area - hey y’all!

 

[Knox]

Is there a picture of the damage which shows that whole side of the car?