Ashley Irwin - Family Spokesperson

[stilettos]

Okay this post is for clarity. Early reports indicated a new family spokesperson named Bill would be making a statement on 10-11-11 around 9:45.

Then this guy name Bill Stanton came into the picture. He is not a family member but rather a self styled "celebrity" PI. This gentleman has worked for NBC in the past and perhaps still does.

Prior to going live with his statement, reporters could be heard talking in the background. The topic was who hired this rather colorful individual.

So to recap, this Bill is apparently not a family member, and may not even be a family spokesperson. He is a PI in NYC and minor TV personality.

This new development is being discussed here independent investigator- developing (hired by whom?) - Websleuths Crime Sleuthing Community

:banghead::banghead::banghead:This family needs better advisors. NOW!

 

[eleni777]

Her demeanor and facial expressions made it seem as if she were amused by getting back handed digs in at DB. My thought is that if she wants to have a career in the legal profession in the KCMO/KCK area she should play nicer with PD. Very unprofessional.


ETA: She is not helping the family persona in the media.

She's young, cocky and thinks she knows everything...like we all did at that age. I don't see her as being against the mom...she is just inexperienced.

 

[21merc7]

Hmmm, maybe no one should be speaking to media at this point. I think a simple plea to bring Baby Lisa back home is all that is needed, then shut down anyone talking with media any further. Everything else is mucking things up. It makes me feel very sorry for the family that this is the representation they are receiving. (Of course I feel sorry for them that Baby Lisa is missing.)

 

[Jacie Estes]

She's young, cocky and thinks she knows everything...like we all did at that age. I don't see her as being against the mom...she is just inexperienced.

Which is why she had no business advocating for Lisa on national media.

 

[eleni777]

Which is why she had no business advocating for Lisa on national media.

Exactly... but the family is in a pickle. If Mom really failed a lie detector and she is innocent, she needs to be careful of what she says publicly. Having someone else speak to the media vultures is in her best interests. Unfortunately, they aren't well off enough to afford a brilliant PR person so it looks like they took what they could get for free.

 

[Darcyline]

I would sort of like Ashley back after seeing the new spokesperson. I agree that just a simple plea and nothing else would probably work better than the people they have had speaking for them.

 

[pinkfly]

I keep wondering if Ashley knows more than we think we do? I got a very strange feeling from her.

 

[Glow]

To put it another way, I am puzzled by the tact she has taken thus far as it seems to only further agitate the already tense relationship between LE and the parents of baby Lisa.

Thoughts?

I agree with you that her tack (a sailing term to change from one tack to another by coming about) needs to change. I wonder why LE and the press are giving her so much air time?

I agree with you that it she seems to agitate the relationship. I watch her being interviewed and shake my head.

 

[indepmo]

I don't think it's uncommon for a family member to step up during a time like this. With emotions running wild, it's a generous gesture for family to help family, especially at trying times. It's unfortunate that she's not very good at it. It's more common to see family speaking on the troubled family members behalf with the family member by their side during these interviews/statement readings.

Now, for another family member screaming at the media telling them to go away, and other family members shutting the door in peoples faces, I think AI is doing a better job.

I'm still shocked that the NCMEC founder had the door slammed in his face after driving here from Colorado.

 

[nursebeeme]

bumping up

**please note we are not sleuthing AI or bringing facebook posts or rumors over**

 

[mittensgirl]

the pic of AI holding McCann book from prayer vigil being mentioned in other threads is photoshopped. it's been making the rounds on the interwebs for a few days. AI holding a tissue in the original pic- http://yfrog.com/h8gg4eezj

 

[nursebeeme]

there will be no discussion of the alleged photo unless there is a msm link..