CA CA - Bryce Laspisa, 19, Castaic, 30 Aug 2013 - #1

[2Hope4]

I finished college a year ago & have dabbled in my fair share of pharmaceuticals. I, personally, have always used a pill identifier to make sure what I had was what I was told. It's easy these days, quick Google search takes you straight to drugs.com where you put in the imprints/color/shape of the pill and it tells you what it is, strength, all info you'd want to know. I know not everyone does this obviously, but there's no longer a need for anyone to consult a huge book of medicine to find out what a pill is.

Also, usually once you start buying/taking the same type of pill often (I don't know if Bryce did this often, just saying) you can for the most part, look at it and tell if it's what you were expecting or not. Granted, there are many different types/brand names/generics, etc., but I'd imagine if he was using them often, he would use the same source over and over again. When you go through the same person, they usually have the same kind every time you buy. And it's also easy enough to turn an ER/SR (extended/sustained release) pill into an IR (instant release) pill, and I'm sure most college students that use pills know that.

I can also relate to the tweet that said he was awake for four days. When you take them and can't get to sleep the first night, you take another one the next day (to keep yourself awake all day and to deter the comedown feeling)..causing a chain reaction, and sometimes you just keep repeating the cycle for days and days. And when you finally come down off of them, it's just as bad as any other comedown, if not worse. IMO, coming down off an amphetamine such as Adderall or Vyvanse is worse than the comedown off of cocaine. Again, that's just my opinion from personal experience.

:doorhide: Just when I was going to see the doc about possibly adding Adderall to help my fatigue from fibro and chronic fatigue syndrome. :chicken:

 

[kevsrebla]

I cropped this just to save space

Thanks for posting this. It has been forwarded. I don't know what all they are investigating but I feel Sean Dixon is hiding something and have made my opinion known both to family as well as the investigators

He was interviewed by LE. Any info on what he said? I saw news interview and I think you are right. The text messages seem off/odd in some way and I wonder about the Adderall usage.

Sending my best along to all family and friends of Bryce.


oops I meant Adderall

 

[dragracerz]

:doorhide: Just when I was going to see the doc about possibly adding Adderall to help my fatigue from fibro and chronic fatigue syndrome. :chicken:

I think aderall effects everyone differently. If your doctor thinks it might help you, don't make your judgement on what you read here. Get a second opinion.

I have a friend who has a disorder, cant remember the name but he basically gets depressed in the winter or even during gloomy stormy days.
He said Adderall was one drug they tried on him and it did NOTHING for him.
They increase dosage and nothing. He told me he even took double and nothing.
All drugs effect everyone differently.

Have you tried Provigil ? They use that to treat narcolepsy.

I hope you find something that helps you.

 

[IHAVENOCLUE]

Bryce was not affiliated with a gang.
He was planning on going to IL to see friends over the winter break
People are on the lookout for him here (IL) and even if someone was "hiding" him, there are some friends that would let family know, or at least I would hope so.
I haven't read the 2 cases posted yet (about the gangs / burning bodies) as I am trying to play catch up in the thread

Oh... I am sorry I wasn't clear...

I was not suggesting Bryce was affiliated with gangs...

gang activity was mentioned because they are known to commit acts of violence within their enemy gang societies... And to those NOT affiliated...

:seeya:

 

[Voice4theSilent]

I believe either just before of after the Shell gas station 10:30 PM

Thank you very much for your response regarding my question about the Valerno gas station he went to, Dragracerz. I noticed that Bryce spent a significant time in the Buttonwillow truck stop area that is surrounded by gas stations. When I did a search for a Valerno gas station at that truck stop there are none. Do you know which Valerno he went to for gas and do you know why he wouldn't have just filled up at one of the 6+ other gas stations surrounding him by the truck stop (including the Shell station he purchased his drink from?) The closest Valerno isn't in the area of the truck stop (perhaps he had a Valerno credit card?) Perhaps the time of the purchase might be important to the timeline as it places him in another location away from the truck stop at a specific time. Thanks in advance. I am sorry your family is still awaiting word from the detectives. Hopefully they will receive some (long overdue) answers today.

 

[2Hope4]

In a psychotic state, he might not have even thought about gas. My sister just got out of the psych ward after an overdose. She doesn't remember anything leading up to that day. She had my parents convinced she knew what she was doing, saying, etc., but I knew different. My observations were dismissed at the time. I kept saying she was suicidal, and to lock up her meds, etc. Her husband listened and locked up the meds he knew about. Sadly she had some in her pocketbook that she took to work with her. Those are the ones she took. She is bipolar, and had quit taking her meds without a doctor knowing about it. Though I saw the difference in her, and kept saying she wasn't taking the meds, and was going to crash soon.

I've also seen the schizophrenic side from my father. Fine one hour, and the next seeing monsters, thinking Mom was possessed, etc. It's a scary hell for the one going through it, and for the ones standing by watching. I don't wish mental illness on anyone and try to combat the stigma attached. I've lived it. Seen it. Felt it. It can come out of nowhere and creates a vortex.

Families with no history of mental illness can also be a victim. Doesn't have to be anyone within the family with a prior history. Just BOOM and there it is. A walking, living hell!

My prayers continue for Bryce, and his family and loved ones. I would pray that IF he is in a psychiatric facility, the family would be informed even without a history of mental illness. My fear is that him being over 18, they wouldn't have to release that information. I know the times my sister has been in a facility, you had to know a password to get any information. Even something simple like has she been sent home yet, they wouldn't release. And if you called, the hospital would give NO information of her even being a patient! You had to know what phrases to use when calling, and that password to even be connected to the floor she was on. VERY strict with that information!

 

[kevsrebla]

Thank you very much for your response regarding my question about the Valerno gas station he went to, Dragracerz. I noticed that Bryce spent a significant time in the Buttonwillow truck stop area that is surrounded by gas stations. When I did a search for a Valerno gas station at that truck stop there are none. Do you know which Valerno he went to for gas and do you know why he wouldn't have just filled up at one of the 6+ other gas stations surrounding him by the truck stop (including the Shell station he purchased his drink from?) The closest Valerno isn't in the area of the truck stop (perhaps he had a Valerno credit card?) Perhaps the time of the purchase might be important to the timeline as it places him in another location away from the truck stop at a specific time. Thanks in advance. I am sorry your family is still awaiting word from the detectives. Hopefully they will receive some (long overdue) answers today.

Valerno gas station is at the south bound exit/entrance ramp on the west side of I-5, you can goodle map it. Most of the stations, motels, and eateries are on the east side of the HWY. It would have been the very first station he would have come to after road side assistance got him gas at the rest stop a few miles north.

 

[dragracerz]

Oh... I am sorry I wasn't clear...

I was not suggesting Bryce was affiliated with gangs...

gang activity was mentioned because they are known to commit acts of violence within their enemy gang societies... And to those NOT affiliated...

:seeya:

I didn't think you were insinuating anything.

I was just stating that he wasn't affiliated w/ any gangs

 

[dragracerz]

This was written on 31 Aug? The car wasn't found until after that? Huh.

Car was found Friday, Aug 30th

 

[dragracerz]

Valerno gas station is at the south bound exit/entrance ramp on the west side of I-5, you can goodle map it. Most of the stations, motels, and eateries are on the east side of the HWY. It would have been the very first station he would have come to after road side assistance got him gas at the rest stop a few miles north.

IIRC the drink was bought at Valero, gas at the shell

The timeline might show otherwise but I remember my sister saying there was a $39.50 pending charge at Shell (gas)

She also mentioned the Valero, so I assume the drink was bought there

 

[Quester]

@ dragracerz: Has anyone in the family made contact with Marc Klaas?

Not that I know of. I thought it was for younger (pre 18) kids

RSBM

I know Marc Klaas' group helped out with searches/advice in the Linnea Lomax missing person case last year about this time in Sacramento and Linnea was same age as Bryce is now.

 

[dragracerz]

Timeline just states $1.71 for drink at gas station. I think Valero

Gas Charge at Shell, I don't know what card he used for gas, possibly why he went to Shell

 

[dragracerz]

RSBM

I know Marc Klaas' group helped out with searches/advice in the Linnea Lomax missing person case last year about this time in Sacramento and Linnea was same age as Bryce is now.

THANK YOU, I have informed my brother to get in touch with Marc. I have emailed him as well.

My brother remembers the Polly Klaas case well

 

[2Hope4]

How long had Bryce known Sean?

 

[dragracerz]

How long had Bryce known Sean?

I guess he knew him from the latter part of last year, through school
Not that long

 

[cluciano63]

I believe Marc Klass also helped in the Michelle (Lee?) case in Northern California and she was in her twenties. He does not turn away from requests by parents, as far as I know.

 

[Ashley426]

:doorhide: Just when I was going to see the doc about possibly adding Adderall to help my fatigue from fibro and chronic fatigue syndrome. :chicken:

2Hope4: Dragracerz is right, it effects everyone differently. As long as you use it responsibly and as directed, I've known many people who function completely normal on it.

Also so, so sorry to read the stories about some of your children going through these episodes. That is so sad. I hope this isn't the case with Bryce. I hate cases like this that involve some sort of drug, because as others have stated, it can definitely compromise the investigation. Kids are too afraid of getting in trouble if they come forward with the truth about a friend's usage so they keep it to themselves. I think it's definitely part of the reason behind his behavior and state of mind.

 

[dragracerz]

I know there have been a lot of posts saying things like "if he was in a Psycotic state"
But REMEMBER, his vehicle was searched and the police found no drugs

also PLEASE do not take any of my posts as derogatory towards yours. The last thing I want is to run someone off who is trying to help, thinking I took offense to a post. I fully understand that WE ARE ALL speculating and even if some posts are not what I believe, it is speculation, and EVERY angle needs to be looked at.

 

[Quester]

Investigator: possible autopsy on body found at Castaic Lake
Search efforts still active for missing college student
Posted: September 8, 2013 2:00 a.m.

An autopsy on a body found burning near Castaic Lake may have been performed Saturday, but no new information regarding the possible identity of the body has been released, according to officials. ...

“I believe the autopsy was performed today,” said an inspector in the Los Angeles County Coroner’s office.
The inspector said she could not release any additional information on the case. ...

... search efforts for Laspisa are still active and ongoing ...

http://www.signalscv.com/section/36/article/104462/

 

[dragracerz]

I was asked to remove a few posts, so I did. Can't give details