Found Alive Australia - CC, 3, Bundaberg QLD, 10 April 2014 - #1

[SouthAussie]

This is another wonderful image.

It shows Chloe Campbell's dad Garth arriving at Bundaberg Hospital to be reunited with his daughter.

https://twitter.com/sophie_walsh9/status/454686939145195520/photo/1

http://www.mirror.co.uk/news/world-news/chloe-campbell-missing-live-updates-3401674

Definitely a happy, happy man!

I just hope there is no past issue that turned around and bit this family in the b*m.

I guess only time will tell why they were targeted.

Her parents had said they feared she was specifically targeted and taken through an open window ....

http://www.smh.com.au/national/chlo...found-alive-20140412-36j83.html#ixzz2ydXFXNdT

 

[fruity]

They definitely helped with the search on Thursday but I'm not sure about Friday. I doubt they would have been searching or buying nappies for Max at 1am though.

 

[MsFacetious]

They definitely helped with the search on Thursday but I'm not sure about Friday. I doubt they would have been searching or buying nappies for Max at 1am though.

I wouldn't be at all surprised if they didn't notice they were getting low on diapers, since their daughter was missing. :twocents:

 

[catswhiskers]

I thought I read yesterday that both parents of Chloe were not allowed to help with the search.

You're probably right Neopolitan (and hello :seeya, but I think MsF's post was just trying to give a few quick reasons, that weren't necessarily sinister, as to why both parents didn't attend the hospital at the same time initially.

Regarding parents searching in general, I can see why it wouldn't be a great idea for any parent to be searching areas where there could be a chance that remains were going to be found - e.g. bushland, fields, waterways etc. I can't see what would stop them from driving around the neighbourhood and checking out backyards, shops, playgrounds etc for any sign of their child.

Speaking generally again, I'm really uncomfortable with constant innuendo about parents of missing or murdered children when we haven't been privvy to any factual information that points in their direction. All sorts of people are parents - many of them the kind of people that make us shake our heads, especially when we look at their appearances, mannerisms, speech and lifestyles. It doesn't automatically mean they are potential abusers or worse.

 

[TravelingBug]

BBM This to me is very curious. Payback for what? Dad cannot explain it is a far cry from " heck NO "... so that leads me to think it very well could be some kind of payback, but for what?

That puzzled me too.

I'm curious if either (or both) parents have seen the CCTV? Or if they will (maybe after Chloe's interviewed or LE gets further in their investigation?)

Because it seemed like dad had a lot of thoughts when Chloe was missing (it being someone known, it being someone who couldn't have kids are just two I remember, but I know there were several other scenarios he tossed out as possibilities) but now it's that he can't explain it.

Might he have seen the video and seen the people (and been able to - or not been able) to ID them and that maybe be coming into play with the comment?

 

[fruity]

I wouldn't be at all surprised if they didn't notice they were getting low on diapers, since their daughter was missing. :twocents:

Perhaps, but regional Qld is not exactly know for great opening hours. They don't even have Sunday trading in most places. I checked and their Woollies closes at 9pm. IGA isn't 24 hours. Not sure about petrol stations which is a possibility for emergencies.

It's all hypothetical anyway - I have a feeling we'll be hearing more news before too long since someone is helping with inquiries.

 

[Neopolitan]

You're probably right Neopolitan (and hello :seeya, but I think MsF's post was just trying to give a few quick reasons, that weren't necessarily sinister, as to why both parents didn't attend the hospital at the same time initially.

Regarding parents searching in general, I can see why it wouldn't be a great idea for any parent to be searching areas where there could be a chance that remains were going to be found - e.g. bushland, fields, waterways etc. I can't see what would stop them from driving around the neighbourhood and checking out backyards, shops, playgrounds etc for any sign of their child.

Speaking generally again, I'm really uncomfortable with constant innuendo about parents of missing or murdered children when we haven't been privvy to any factual information that points in their direction. All sorts of people are parents - many of them the kind of people that make us shake our heads, especially when we look at their appearances, mannerisms, speech and lifestyles. It doesn't automatically mean they are potential abusers or worse.

Hi Catswhiskers! :seeya: I totally agree with your points.

 

[catswhiskers]

From what I know of Childers (living an hour or two away and passing through the town when taking my kids to sporting events in Bundy every now and again) I am pretty sure there would be no place to go and buy nappies, cigarettes or anything else at 1:00am. In country QLD you are hard pressed to find anything open after normal trading hours.

ETA ... and snap Fruity

 

[SouthAussie]

You're probably right Neopolitan (and hello :seeya, but I think MsF's post was just trying to give a few quick reasons, that weren't necessarily sinister, as to why both parents didn't attend the hospital at the same time initially.

Regarding parents searching in general, I can see why it wouldn't be a great idea for any parent to be searching areas where there could be a chance that remains were going to be found - e.g. bushland, fields, waterways etc. I can't see what would stop them from driving around the neighbourhood and checking out backyards, shops, playgrounds etc for any sign of their child.

Speaking generally again, I'm really uncomfortable with constant innuendo about parents of missing or murdered children when we haven't been privvy to any factual information that points in their direction. All sorts of people are parents - many of them the kind of people that make us shake our heads, especially when we look at their appearances, mannerisms, speech and lifestyles. It doesn't automatically mean they are potential abusers or worse.

I have to say that I was scared of abuse initially .. by whomever IDK. Not necessarily within the family circle, but perhaps within the extended friends circle. But now I'm thinking there is some past grievance that was 'settled' (or hoped to be settled) in this most horrible of ways ... kidnapping an innocent small child.

I think the dad and his best friend may have suspected that from the start - judging by the best friend's comment in an early press video clip about 'she's a little girl, she doesn't know anything, she doesn't deserve this' or words to that effect. And the dad insisting that is was someone who knows him that took little Chloe.

 

[Neopolitan]

Yes SouthAussie. The Dad's comments were unusual.

 

[SouthAussie]

But kudos to the dad ... if it is a past grievance that caused this, he didn't let it stand in the way of involving police and the whole town .. and the whole of the country and beyond. Even could have been punched in the face for it too. He obviously loves little Chloe dearly.

 

[Neopolitan]

From what I know of Childers (living an hour or two away and passing through the town when taking my kids to sporting events in Bundy every now and again) I am pretty sure there would be no place to go and buy nappies, cigarettes or anything else at 1:00am. In country QLD you are hard pressed to find anything open after normal trading hours.

ETA ... and snap Fruity

I may have missed some information Catswhiskers, but what does it matter what time the shops close up there? Was there a suggestion that whoever had Chloe in their possesion, was out shopping? I must have missed that. :banghead:

 

[fruity]

I may have missed some information Catswhiskers, but what does it matter what time the shops close up there? Was there a suggestion that whoever had Chloe in their possesion, was out shopping? I must have missed that. :banghead:

Not catwhiskers but people were wondering why Chloe's parents didn't go to the hospital to see her together. A suggestion was made that perhaps dad was out buying stuff. Having been rudely shocked during visits to Qld (I'm used to 24 hour trading, 7 days a week) I suspected that a tiny village in rural Qld would not offer 24 hour supermarkets. That's why the discussion started.

 

[Neopolitan]

Not catwhiskers but people were wondering why Chloe's parents didn't go to the hospital to see her together. A suggestion was made that perhaps dad was out buying stuff. Having been rudely shocked during visits to Qld (I'm used to 24 hour trading, 7 days a week) I suspected that a tiny village in rural Qld would not offer 24 hour supermarkets. That's why the discussion started.

Hi Fruity! :seeya: Thanks for the reply. And thanks for filling me in!

 

[fruity]

But kudos to the dad ... if it is a past grievance that caused this, he didn't let it stand in the way of involving police and the whole town .. and the whole of the country and beyond. Even could have been punched in the face for it too. He obviously loves little Chloe dearly.

I was thinking about this last night. It is all speculation and I'm not saying it is the case here. Just thinking aloud.

He alluded to some kind of revenge when he answered a question. We can't really speculate about that - I think we'll have to be patient because the media will no doubt dig it up. But maybe IF Chloe was taken for payback or as a threat they obviously underestimated the things a parent will do for their child. IF (and I only if) this is the case, Dad clearly doesn't care about any consequences of having whatever it is found out. He would rather go to gaol and have his daughter back.

Maybe the punch in the face yesterday was related too?

 

[MsFacetious]

You're probably right Neopolitan (and hello :seeya, but I think MsF's post was just trying to give a few quick reasons, that weren't necessarily sinister, as to why both parents didn't attend the hospital at the same time initially.

Regarding parents searching in general, I can see why it wouldn't be a great idea for any parent to be searching areas where there could be a chance that remains were going to be found - e.g. bushland, fields, waterways etc. I can't see what would stop them from driving around the neighbourhood and checking out backyards, shops, playgrounds etc for any sign of their child.

Speaking generally again, I'm really uncomfortable with constant innuendo about parents of missing or murdered children when we haven't been privvy to any factual information that points in their direction. All sorts of people are parents - many of them the kind of people that make us shake our heads, especially when we look at their appearances, mannerisms, speech and lifestyles. It doesn't automatically mean they are potential abusers or worse.

You are correct, I was simply giving regular reasons why that might occur.

I am getting so tired of every.single.thing these parents do being criticized.
I fail to understand why them not being "united" means anything about Chloe.
I just don't see them arriving separately as sinister. Maybe they just aren't a terribly happy couple?

Mom showed up with her Dad, maybe she had been with her Dad already.
Maybe Chloe's Dad was back at the friends house they were staying with.
If I was in this situation my husband would be a complete and total disaster.
I probably would not be able to be around him if I wanted to function at all, I'd likely be with my Dad.

Maybe Dad had to wait for someone to arrive to watch the baby before they could leave?
Maybe Dad had to wait for someone to arrive to watch the other kids?
Maybe Dad was in the bathroom and couldn't move right that second?

I could go on for days with reasons that have nothing to do with Chloe's disappearance. :twocents:

 

[SouthAussie]

I was thinking about this last night. It is all speculation and I'm not saying it is the case here. Just thinking aloud.

He alluded to some kind of revenge when he answered a question. We can't really speculate about that - I think we'll have to be patient because the media will no doubt dig it up. But maybe IF Chloe was taken for payback or as a threat they obviously underestimated the things a parent will do for their child. IF (and I only if) this is the case, Dad clearly doesn't care about any consequences of having whatever it is found out. He would rather go to gaol and have his daughter back.

Maybe the punch in the face yesterday was related too?

Yes .. exactly my thoughts too.

He did what he could to find/save his child, no matter what the unexpected cause was, and no matter what the consequences to himself could be.

 

[Brightbird]

Yes .. exactly my thoughts too.

He did what he could to find/save his child, no matter what the unexpected cause was, and no matter what the consequences to himself could be.

I agree. I'm on these parents side. Sure, you can see they have lived it rough, especially dad. But that says nothing about their love for their children. Mum was clearly very distressed and went to her family for support, and it seems like dad was out raising hell. I don't understand why people look at them and assume the worst. I mean, I understand that it raises questions but surely some critical thinking should occur? They did all the right things when they realised Chloe was missing. Maybe I'll end up eating my words, but I'd rather that than automatically expect the worst because the parents don't meet the ideal image.

 

[Jo04]

Being that time of the morning the other kids wouldve been asleep the baby couldve needed feeding ect. Mum got the phonecall chloe was asking for mum so mum went straight there. Dad stayed with the other kids until someone could look after them. Maybe he didnt want to leave the others with just anyone given the the god awful 41 hours theyve endured.

My husband and I in emergencies do tag team parenting. Either one stayes with the other two children whilst the other deals with the emergency. Eg. My daughter dislocated her elbow. We both took her to a&e then hubby took my 2 boys while I stayed with our daughter. That doesnt mean that my husband doesnt want to be there but there are other children that need one of their parents with them in times of stress. Sorry about the rant.

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[Makara]

Garth Campbell was admitted to hospital after being punched. He may still have been in hospital when Chloe was found.