I've debated long and hard about whether to post any more updates. It did become very difficult to read so many off-base assumptions that actually read more like accusations about BW's parents. I have always been limited in what I can share here for various reasons. Knowing that some of the comments are so far from the actual truth but not being able to explain is beyond frustrating.
The truth is also that I ran out of information that I could provide. I'm still not sure that I can shed much light on the current situation without jeopardizing the investigations.
Here's what I can tell you:
While some of you have your mind made up that the whole family "had to know" about the sexual abuse, that's simply not the case. As I've said before, many members of the family knew about the investigation regarding DH prior to BW's disappearance and his suicide. They knew it was about allegations of sexual abuse of a child. However, there was some disbelief in the validity of the accusations. I'm not saying this was right, I'm just saying that's the way it was. They thought they knew DH and didn't think he was capable of such things. So when the arrests of DK and RSW happened, these same people were shocked and some were still in disbelief. Then there are those who believe the arrests wouldn't be made without solid evidence.
DW's parents had no idea he was even suspected of anything. He went in voluntarily to talk to LE on Friday at the request of LE. This is still developing, so there is not much I can share. Hopefully LE will issue a statement to clear up some of the details as soon as they're able. I'm not going to give any details about the charges, circumstances of his arrest, etc. I can tell you that his parents are reeling from this and have some of the same questions you all do.
Bottom line, BW's parents want her to come home, to be safe, to be alive. At least one of them truly believes she is going to be found safe. That belief is based largely on hope and faith, not on any inside information or knowledge of BW's whereabouts. Any assumption to that effect is wrong. The other parents hope she is alive but believe the chances are looking slimmer as each day goes by.
LE is NOT hiding BW. Period. The likelihood that BW has been hiding on her own is slim to none. She doesn't have the means. If BW was aware of the alleged sexual abuse activities of these family members, there was no legitimate reason that that would cause her to hide. She went to visit DH regularly and showed no fear of him. She was never a fearful person anyway. She felt invincible, like nothing bad would happen to her. It is my understanding that this never changed up to her disappearance. The references made early after her disappearance to her not being in any trouble if she turned herself in had nothing to do with the sexual abuse cases against her family members. It was also not related to drugs. It was related to something that, in my opinion, if she were alive, would not keep her from coming home.
Please try to remember that this thread is about Brittney's disappearance. That is why I joined here and have provided information. The sexual abuse cases are going to proceed as LE sees fit. They don't need sleuthing. The mystery is still Where Is Brittney? Is it related to these arrests? If so, how? I don't personally know the answers, but I am hoping to find out every day.
