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Here are some facts that we know for certain.
1. PB's boyfriend received an unintelligible call during the hours before her scheduled check-in. The call was made by PB's phone.
2. Both the vehicle and home of PB's housemates have been declared crime scenes with ongoing surveillance of the house.
3. Goodnight Scrub National Park was declared a location of interest. Extensive searching was carried out and resources -both local and interstate- invested. The search has since concluded with evidence tampering suspected by investigators.
4. Both of PB's roommates have been charged with identical offences. TB has been released on bail. JW's charge is yet to be mentioned. Neither have been named as POI's as yet.
Here is what I believe we can speculate based on the known evidence.
1. The phone call did not necessarily have to be made by PB but most likely it was. For the call to be made by another person, that person would need to be able to both unlock PB's phone (fingerprint/FR/PIN) and would have been done in a deliberate attempt to falsify whereabouts. This would be a strategic move if it where true and it would also be a dangerous move as a discontinued call usually results in an attempt to reestablish contact ASAP. Also, a perp trying to establish fake contact, would most likely do so via text.
The area between Gin Gin and Bundy is sparcely populated and mobile phone coverage is limited. It makes sense that this is the reason for the dropped call. The fact that PB never called back when she was back in coverage is interesting.
2. If the roommates story was substantiated, it is unlikely that that the house would be declared a crime scene. It is even more unlikely that the house would continue to be surveilled and under investigation. If a crime occured onroute to the airport, the vehicle would most definitely make sense. As yet, no charges have been made in relation to evidence found at the house so it is also unlikely that something occured AT the home. The most likely scenario is that the house became a place of interest upon the return from the airport -or nearby it.
3. No direct evidence of foul play was discovered in GNSNP or if it was, there was not enough to charge with an offence. We know from the manipulation of the vehicle licence plates that JW/TB are prone to evidence tampering. Something occured in this location and an attempt was made later to cover up whatever that was. Not enough evidence was found to charge. Whatever occured was simple enough to cover-up without leaving traces of DNA and/or evidence of crime. Possibly the removal and reloation of luggage?
4. Consecutive charges against both roommates means one thing. There is not enough evidence to charge either in direct relation to PB's disappearance but police are attempting cross examination with their legal contraint. The obviously suspect either one or both.
My personal speculation:
It's common practice among law enforcement to never underestimate the intelligence of the suspect of a crime. However in this case, I think it is fairly safe to assume that neither JW or TB are of above average intelligence. Their actions so far (number plate, hair bleaching, creating fake social media posts etc, etc..) are borderline moronic. I do not believe this was a premeditated action and I also do not believe there was a lot of strategy involved in the cover up. I believe something occured on the way to the airport, most likely after the attempted phone call. I believe whatever occured resulted in a reation from the driver which in turn led to the airport no longer being the destination. I believe whatever occured demanded an immediate detour. I beleive that whatever happened after this event necessitated a trip to GNSNP to quickly dispose of evidence. I believe a further trip was undertaken at a later date to do a better job of concealing this evidence.
My guess is a simple one. PB and the other occupance of the vehicle got into an argument which escalated and resulted in her death. Her body was most likely driven to the closest discreet bush location and dumped as quickly As possible. Her luggage and personal effects were later disposed of in GNSNP.
I believe Phoebe will eventually be found in the bushland close to the airport.
I really hope I am wrong
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