I had to actually leave my house and computer today (my hubby had the nerve to ask for some groceries!) so forgive me if I missed anything...
I was just thinking if the Jeep Cherokee is 4WD that could be one reason the search has been so difficult.
You touch on something that has bugged me since I heard of all of the 'out there' locales they seem to be searching. I don't believe she is in the wild blue yonder somewhere due to the logistics alone in disposing someone in that way, so why are they seemingly so intent on searching the rugged backwoods and mines? Makes more sense if they look at their suspect within his logistical capabilities.