AL AL - Danniella Vian, 24, Mobile, 17 Jul 2018

[Alethea]

I don't know much about cars so hopefully someone who knows more could chime in, but wouldn't how the GPS connected to the car dash system be unique to each make and model of the car? Both of my parents' cars have built in GPS but one car has one big screen that serves as the radio/audio control, phone control, and GPS control. The other car has a separate screen that is for GPS/maps and a second screen below that's more a touch screen for radio/phone/etc. They are very different even though they are similar cars and both last year models.

I would not know how to disable the GPS in either car. I don't think most people would know how to disable a built-in GPS. It leaves me to think either the person is a mechanic/car person who would know how to quickly disable it on the spot if asked, or someone who researched it ahead of time.

 

[Suglo]

I don't know much about cars so hopefully someone who knows more could chime in, but wouldn't how the GPS connected to the car dash system be unique to each make and model of the car? Both of my parents' cars have built in GPS but one car has one big screen that serves as the radio/audio control, phone control, and GPS control. The other car has a separate screen that is for GPS/maps and a second screen below that's more a touch screen for radio/phone/etc. They are very different even though they are similar cars and both last year models.

I would not know how to disable the GPS in either car. I don't think most people would know how to disable a built-in GPS. It leaves me to think either the person is a mechanic/car person who would know how to quickly disable it on the spot if asked, or someone who researched it ahead of time.

Any model can be disconnected by pulling the fuse. As long as you have the fuse box readily accessible and a schematic for the fuses, it’s actually pretty simple.

 

[BlkMtnGirl]

Any model can be disconnected by pulling the fuse. As long as you have the fuse box readily accessible and a schematic for the fuses, it’s actually pretty simple.

Probably takes about 16 minutes to figure out which one it is and do it.

 

[Vail]

There happens to be a car shop adjacent to the Shell.

 

[theides]

I really thought that by now, at the very least, the car would have been located.

 

[Alethea]

Any model can be disconnected by pulling the fuse. As long as you have the fuse box readily accessible and a schematic for the fuses, it’s actually pretty simple.

Would it also disconnect the radio? Is it the whole dashboard? Or is it just the GPS system?

 

[Suglo]

Would it also disconnect the radio? Is it the whole dashboard? Or is it just the GPS system?

There should be a fuse for each component so you can pull the gps one without pulling the radio unless it’s an integrated system (like my Lexus radio and GPS are) in which case one fuse would shut down both.

 

[UltraViolet4545]

Accidentally went into water?

 

[Xina_Marie]

I am a native Mobilian who has been away for a while, but still spends about a month there a year visiting my family. That’s why this case has captured my attention.

My family watches the evening news and one sister in particular has an interest in true crime and had heard about the case when she first went missing, but had forgotten about it when I mentioned it the other day.

On many occasions the topic of crime in Mobile comes up. My father on many occasions has observed that this particular police chief likes to keep information very close to the vest. You don’t hear anything about a case and then BAM an arrest is announced. My father’s speculation is that the police interview witnesses and informants in the neighborhood to get information and work it quietly.

Of course finding the car would be a treasure trove of information. It is my opinion they may have found the car and not announced it to the public. I know from experience that police do this. What other excuse would there be not to have a BOLO for the car?

It is also my opinion that they have a suspect and they are working on the evidence for an arrest.

Unfortunately, since she is not a native Mobilian and has not lived there long, there is no one I can talk to to try to get a better picture of what is going on. The whole thing is shrouded in mystery.

I am not sure if this contributes anything to the knowledge of this case as it is all speculative, but I watching very closely for updates.

 

[Vail]

Of course finding the car would be a treasure trove of information. It is my opinion they may have found the car and not announced it to the public. I know from experience that police do this. What other excuse would there be not to have a BOLO for the car?

It is also my opinion that they have a suspect and they are working on the evidence for an arrest...

I agree with you. Reading between the lines in this one paints a pretty straightforward picture IMO

 

[Mominmi]

Slightly O/T, but what, if anything, can a regular, uninvolved citizen do to help increase more media coverage for a case like Daniella’s?

 

[Vail]

Slightly O/T, but what, if anything, can a regular, uninvolved citizen do to help increase more media coverage for a case like Daniella’s?

Send a message or post to local news stations on social media asking about her and demanding updates.

 

[tlneedham]

Send a message or post to local news stations on social media asking about her and demanding updates.

I don’t live locally but I actually tweeted about her case this AM because I know at least one person that follows me does. And I was annoyed about the disparity between this case and others.

I agree with you. Reading between the lines in this one paints a pretty straightforward picture IMO

Oh I hadn’t thought of that—I hope you all are right!

But at the same time, I hope you’re wrong—because that would mean she’s probably not alive. I know that’s the likely outcome, but I still hate to see it.

 

[MFH]

Slightly O/T, but what, if anything, can a regular, uninvolved citizen do to help increase more media coverage for a case like Daniella’s?

It’s very frustrating. The same frustration was seen with Jenna Van Gelderen’s parents this weekend when they gave a press conference since this weekend it has been a year since their daughter went missing while house sitting. I think it may have to do with how many close friends someone has and how persistent they are on SM and with the press. If the friends and family are constantly doing interviews so the media has something new to put out and reaching as far as possible to spread the word, I think it makes a big difference.

One thing that I thought of relating to Jenna’s case that is somewhat similar here, the fact that they could be missing voluntarily was raised early on, even with the families saying that wouldn’t be the case.

Jenna’s car was also found and the police didn’t let the media know for at least two weeks after they had found it. So maybe they have already found Daniella’s car?

It is always hard when police play things so close the the vest. Should the public still be on alert? Is there something else that can be looked for? It definitely makes it hard to keep generating media when LE also is not saying anything. It may be the best thing for the case, but it does make it hard to keep generating articles to post if there is no new info.

 

[tlneedham]

Yes, there are a lot of factors involved—family’s connections and willingness to talk to the press helps.

LE feeding new info to the press seems to help too—though there are cases that got a lot of publicity where at least one of those wasn’t true.

I think the size of the media market may matter too—its a lot easier to get the media’s attention in a small town than a city, where there’s a lot of other crime going on.

Sad to say, I think there are some judgment calls being made by the press (and probably LE too) that work against many of these women. A big one is could she be voluntarily missing. It’s harder for people to believe a girl who’s about to start her next year of college voluntarily ran off than a financially struggling young mom with a run of the mill job. (I don’t believe they’re correct, but just saying.)

Another seems to be whether there’s a likely suspect. The press can jinn up more attention for a potentially random abduction when there’s not a spouse or ex with known DV issues in the picture.

And finally, I think a woman who has ever ever led a troubled life may be overlooked more quickly. Any history of running away, drugs, irresponsibility, troublesome ex or unsavory friends seems to get you moved down the priority list.

JMO

 

[whatinthekentuckyhell]

I thought this was interesting.
JDT says Danniella was dating her son (her child’s father) at the time of her disappearance - but she was also out at night, with a guy “friend” at a bar....

 

[Claireishere]

I know!! There has been zero updates from law enforcement. It’s really unfortunate this case isn’t getting much publicity

There won’t be. They know if they don’t talk about it then publicly will die down.

 

[Xina_Marie]

Exactly. You only need the media to keep a case alive if you need help from the public to solve it. Or if you are trying to somehow trick the culprit into doing something stupid that can help the investigation However, I don’t get the sense this is the police chief’s style.

In my opinion the police know what has happened and who is responsible. They probably are waiting for someone to find her before they proceed with an arrest. All of this is speculation from my fertile mind.

 

[Xina_Marie]

Sorry double post. Still trying to get the hang of this newer websleuths interface.

 

[FlossyMay]

Battiste would not reveal if her credit cards or cell phone had been used since her disappearance.

$2,000 reward offered in Danniella Vian missing person case

This seems weird to me. It makes me think they have been used and he doesn't want the public to know about it. Why would that be?

I admit I skipped a few pages. Sorry if this has already been discussed.