Found Deceased AL- Kamille "Cupcake" McKinney, 3, kidnapped from birthday party, Birmingham, 12 Oct 2019

[Stunned]

I missed some things from yesterday. Trying to catch up, but things are coming in very quickly. The parents didn't know she was going to the party. (Posted upthread.) Was Cupcake staying with friends or family? Or anyone have a link? TIA

Shes 3! Parents didn’t know about her evening plans??? SMDH!

 

[MsFacetious]

I missed some things from yesterday. Trying to catch up, but things are coming in very quickly. The parents didn't know she was going to the party. (Posted upthread.) Was Cupcake staying with friends or family? Or anyone have a link? TIA

Shes 3! Parents didn’t know about her evening plans??? SMDH!

Dad may not have, but Mom is the one who dropped her off there. She was with Mom's cousin.

 

[PommyMommy]

Birmingham attorney offers to represent 3-year-old’s abductor for $1

Local attorney offers to represent abductors and offers theory.

Really behind... Noting:

12:30 p.m.
ADDITIONAL REWARDS OFFERED

...The Jefferson County District Attorney’s Office is offering a $5,000 award, and an anonymous citizen is offering $1,000. The awards offered total $11,000, including Governor Kay Ivey’s $5,000 award, which was announced Monday.

“We have quite a few leads we’re following up on…we’re doing everything we can to bring this child home,” Chief Smith says.

According to Chief Smith, officials believe Kamille may still be in the area. Police have not disclosed whether she was in the vehicle that was recovered.

[...]

In the video, which has been shared over 1,000 times, Guster offers his services to Kamille’s abuctor(s) for $1, in exchange for the child’s safe return.

“If you reach out to me…you bring me this child, pay me a dollar, I’m your lawyer at that point. I can’t tell people who you are…I won’t even look at your face. I just want this baby back,” Guster says.

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[PommyMommy]

Birmingham PD to share the latest on its search for 3-year-old Kamille "Cupcake" McKinney at 12:30 p.m. news conference @BhamPolice #BringCupcakeHome


AMBER Alert: Search continues for 3-year-old Birmingham girl, Kamille 'Cupcake' McKinney

#WVTM13 on Twitter

From the article:

"We're asking because we feel that there are some people on the sidelines who have information that is incredibly important to this investigation that may just be that one piece to close things," Smith said. "So, the most important thing is the involvement of the citizens, those in that community and those around us to make sure things happen when they should."

Smith suggested to people who want to volunteer in the search to visit the Birmingham PD command post first.

The chief said two persons of interest taken into custody Sunday night in Center Point are still being detained, though no charges have been filed at this time. Smith said more information about possible pending charges will be shared later.

 

[HayLouise]

The reward for information about Kamille McKinney’s kidnapping is now up to $6,000. The governor’s office is offering $5,000. A private citizen threw in an extra $1,000.

AMBER Alert: Search continues for 3-year-old Birmingham girl, Kamille 'Cupcake' McKinney

TIPS: 205-297-8413



Chip Scarborough on Twitter

 

[GoBuckeyes]

Dad may not have, but Mom is the one who dropped her off there. She was with Mom's cousin.

Oh, okay. Thank you! Good. So Mom might have seen something that will be helpful when she dropped her off, I hope.

 

[margarita25]

Well, he didn’t actually say charges would be filed but there would be an update later today about pending charges

Ugh so I need to go back for the exact quote lol. Sounded like to me (reading between the lines maybe) they would be filing charges later today, or are as we speak, moo. Lemme go back for quote. Sorry if my paraphrasing was not on point. That’s why I say moo. Whole lotta mooin going on!

Direct transcription by me:

“We still have two persons of interest in custody, at this time they have not been charged however we will provide you with an update on pending charges later.”

Twitter

You are correct, he didn’t use the word “file charges”, I apologize. I feel like an idiot after my crappy paraphrasing, sorry :facepalm:

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Second direct quote re: the POIs:

Reporter (sounds like the one maybe who “did Henna and dancing” lol) : “With the 48 hour hold coming up...expiring...do you expect warrants to be issued or do you expect the suspects to be released?”

“I expect bpd will handle its business.”

I swear this quote is one for the record books. This is really a strange comment lol.

 

[PommyMommy]

Insert reply quotes for reference:

Direct transcription by me:

“We still have two persons of interest in custody, at this time they have not been charged however we will provide you with an update on pending charges later.”

Twitter

You are correct, he didn’t use the word “file charges”, I apologize. I feel like an idiot after my crappy paraphrasing, sorry :facepalm:

The fact that he said "pending" charges tells me that charges are coming. MOO

 

[PommyMommy]

OCT 15, 2019
Reward increases in search for Kamille McKinney
[...]

"The Birmingham Police Department is reaching out to the public right now because we need your help. This is a very critical time. This is not just one community problem. This is a city of Birmingham problem, a state problem," Smith said.

Smith said because there were multiple events happening at the same time at the housing community the night Kamille went missing, he believes someone might have cell phone video that could be helpful in the investigation.

[…]

 

[Shin Masamura]

Shes 3! Parents didn’t know about her evening plans??? SMDH!

Im understanding why the police are framing their words the way they are. Following the up to date on social media, they are looking for hard core facts. Whats is being put out there doesnt make sense BUT I am getting a better picture of whats going on locally..

 

[margarita25]

The fact that he said "pending" charges tells me that charges are coming. MOO

(Thanks but that was still lazy on my part. Going to admit it. I’m usually better than that.)

 

[Drc40]

This is my best effort at word for word answers to the main issues and questions during the PC:

Chiefs Comments:

“…we still have 2 persons of interest in custody, at this time they have not been charged however we will provide you with an update on pending charges later…..

…appeal to the public, we need your help. We know that a lot of people were out there, at this party. We know that a couple of events were going on at the same time, but, we also know a number of you have video, cell phone video and other information that you might have seen that may be helpful in locating the 3 year old child. The Birmingham police department is reaching out to the public right now because we need your help. This is a very critical time….

…a private citizen who stepped up and offered a $1000 reward on top of the Governors reward…”

…Reporter: asks about pending charges, Chief: “We’ll elaborate on that later in the day”

…Reporter: “are you confident in the information you’ve gotten so far or do you think the investigation is hitting a real block in a sense that you’re asking for more video and whatnot.” Chief: “Our investigation has continued to move forward…We’re asking because we feel there are some people on the sidelines who have information that is incredibly important to this investigation that may just be that one piece that we need to close things…"

…Reporter: asks about Cupcake being targeted at random. Chief: “You know, we leave every option on the table until we know where the investigation will lead…”

…Reporter: asks about Cupcake still being in the area. Chief: “umm, anything is possible…I have no indication to believe otherwise..."

..Reporter: asks about evidence indicating Cupcake was in vehicle. Chief: “We don’t have all of that information right now but we’ll try to provide a little bit more later today”

…Reporter: asks about 48 hour hold expiring later today. Chief: “I expect the BPD will handle its business”

…Reporter: asks about discussions with family members: Chief: Benign answer

…Reporter: asks about father offering reward. Chief: “I can’t speak to that at all….We’re offering real rewards with real backing”…

…Reporter: asks about rumors on social media. Chief: “You know umm, social media is always going to do exactly what it does. It’s our job to remain focused on the investigation, follow key evidence when it presents itself and make sure that we’re doing everything that we can to resolve things but also stay focused. We uhhh, while me monitor social media we try not to allow that to take us astray. We don’t focus on the rhetoric we focus on facts.

…Reporter: asks off camera: About another PC today. Unknown respondent (sounded like Chief): “It would depend upon the direction of the investigation”

 

[oceanstarryeyes]

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[PommyMommy]

(Thanks but that was still lazy on my part. Going to admit it. I’m usually better than that.)

Thank you to you and @Drc40 for transcribing! So helpful when you get behind like I have done today. MOO

Tipline (205) 297-8413

CrimeStoppers at 205-254-7777 or 911

#FindCupcake!

 

[Steelslady]

I feel a lot less hopeful after listening to the PC. Still hoping they are actually on to something and just keeping it under wraps....hope.....hope...

Yeah, I am not getting a warm and fuzzy reunion coming. I want to be wrong and hope that I am wrong. I didn't feel anything encouraging from that PC, other than they are looking and working hard to find her and those involved.

 

[imstilla.grandma]

Before I forget, and get sidetracked transcribing the exact quotes re: the pending charges, I want to pull forward some child statutes/agencies/info etc. for quick reference, in case there are other charges than kidnapping and IN CASE this turns out to be some sort of trafficking situation. I hate to have to pull these up, but IF this is the case this is still hope she is still alive.

From the WS Forum
National and International Databases and Resources
Child Resources and Information
Qmfr for internal reference:


Additionally, Human Trafficking Awareness Thread:
SPOTLIGHT CASE - Human Trafficking Awareness Thread

https://www.acf.hhs.gov/sites/defau...ofile_efforts_to_combat_human_trafficking.pdf

 

[imstilla.grandma]

https://ir.ua.edu/bitstream/handle/123456789/3174/file_1.pdf?sequence=1&isAllowed=y

http://www.summasource.com/sites/default/files/Human Trafficking CPM Paper 071816_0.pdf

VIEWPOINTS: Human trafficking happens right here in Alabama

 

[imstilla.grandma]

Human and Labor Trafficking the Topic of Birmingham Civil Rights Institute and Federal Bureau of Investigation Annual Conference — FBI


The Homewood initiative took place July 11 with the department’s Vice and Narcotics Unit. Sgt. John Carr said multiple arrests were made at hotels on Lakeshore Parkway and Oxmoor Road. Nine women were arrested and five men. Authorities said the men were “Johns” or pimps. An Alabama law passed in 2016 prohibits media outlets from publishing the mugshots of anyone charged with prostitution without special permission from a judge therefore the mugshots of the females were not released.
14 arrested on prostitution charges in Homewood in FBI human trafficking operation

 

[Drc40]

Smith said because there were multiple events happening at the same time at the housing community the night Kamille went missing, he believes someone might have cell phone video that could be helpful in the investigation

He didnt actually say whats in bold and what follows. Check video at 9:47 he said they "KNOW". No believing about it and no someones.

 

[margarita25]

Yeah, I am not getting a warm and fuzzy reunion coming. I want to be wrong and hope that I am wrong. I didn't feel anything encouraging from that PC, other than they are looking and working hard to find her and those involved.

He is in fact far from warm and fuzzy. He seems almost somber imo, but perhaps this is just his resolve and demeanor during this very serious situation.

https://www.acf.hhs.gov/sites/defau...ofile_efforts_to_combat_human_trafficking.pdf

Excellent resource, thank you. We might need that, fortunately or unfortunately idk yet. Again Trafficking means she could still be alive. Sucks that’s a potentially positive scenario here.