CO - Jessica Ridgeway, 10, Westminster, 5 Oct 2012 - #1

[HeinekenMan]

No discussion of scanner thread upstairs

Didn't think I discussed it. I thought I merely mentioned its existence. Has the information on her actions that day appeared only in that thread?

 

[nursebeeme]

Yes. As to the scanner thread.

 

[Marilynilpa]

http://www.city-data.com/soz/soz-80021.html

A list of RSO's for the 80021 zip code.


http://www.city-data.com/so/so-Westminster-Colorado.html

This lists all RSO's in Westminster.

There appear to be only three RSO's in the 80021 zip code (the zip code for Jessica's school).

Since we don't know her exact address, I just used the school's zip code.

 

[Marilynilpa]

This is a link to a GMA story from this morning about Jessica.

http://abcnews.go.com/GMA/video/amber-alert-issued-colorado-search-jessica-ridgeway-17412048

 

[KaylynnCouture]

Police have made reverse phone calls to more than 12,000 homes in the area. Jefferson County School District also made a notification call to more than 400 families of students and faculty members.

Police are also asking the public not to go out searching themselves because it could disrupt the work of the K-9 units, but anyone interested in helping search can meet at the Westview Recreation Center at 108th Avenue and Oak Street.

Snipped: http://www.denverpost.com/breakingn...ster-police-searching-girl-10-missing-since-8

 

[daisy7]

Is there a FB page set-up for Jessica?

 

[Marie]

We're heading out to help with the search in a few. Myself, husband, our teenager and our neighbor and her teenage grandson. Jessica's been gone a whole day now, heartbreaking.

 

[dillysmom11]

This is a link to a GMA story from this morning about Jessica.

http://abcnews.go.com/GMA/video/amber-alert-issued-colorado-search-jessica-ridgeway-17412048

Actually, the GMA reporter states that dad is not a POI at this time, but they are NOT ruling anyone out yet.

Leaves Dad as a possibility IMO. I hope he has her...

 

[Marilynilpa]

Actually, the GMA reporter states that dad is not a POI at this time, but they are NOT ruling anyone out yet.

Leaves Dad as a possibility IMO. I hope he has her...

BBM

Me, too - at least that would make it more likely that Jessica is okay.

 

[nursebeeme]

Until dad is named a poi or suspect he is considered a victim here.

 

[IHAVENOCLUE]

BBM ... what is 450 degrees?

I believe that means 450 feet...

 

[watcher9]

Can someone add the state to the thread name?
When I saw this thread this morning, I immediately thought another child had gone missing in the UK.

Prayers for finding this girl soon.

 

[IHAVENOCLUE]

This is my school district. We live here. If a child is absent from school then one automated call is made with an automated message (no live person). An automated message is left if no one answers. THE ONLY TIME EMERGENCY NUMBERS ARE CONTACTED (capitalized to get attention not to yell, sorry) is when there is an emergency, ie an accident or illness or a child not picked up after school.

In the automated message we are asked to call the school to notify as to the reason for the absence (leave a message). We are asked to leave specifics of illness if it's due to fever, etc. as they are tracking absences due to the flu. If a parent does not call then another automated call is placed the next day reminding the parent that the absence will be unexcused unless a parent calls to confirm an illness. etc. No more calls are made.

Many, many, many children here walk or bike to school WITHOUT parents. It is encouraged and accepted as normal. "Walk and bike to school days" are celebrated and rewarded with prizes. Most parents don't accompany their children after around 3rd grade. We highly value exercise and outdoor play, it's the culture here.

All of which means that the mother had every expectation that if she was sleeping with her phone turned off that the school would call the emergency contacts if her daughter were sick or needed medical care. She was not at all negligent in this area. I hope this clears up any questions or speculations about this!

Also, there is just not enough $$$ or personnel or time to make sure that live contact is made with the parent of every child who is absent in our district.

Thank you for the inside info regarding your school district and the community!

It seems like a lovely community!

 

[IHAVENOCLUE]

We're heading out to help with the search in a few. Myself, husband, our teenager and our neighbor and her teenage grandson. Jessica's been gone a whole day now, heartbreaking.

Good luck..

and stay safe!

 

[scorekeeper]

so sad for Colorado....Aurora is not so far away...

Prayers for all the searchers and LE.

 

[michellemarls]

After a heartbreaking week in Wales concerning missing April Jones, I am so sad to read about the disappearance of little Jessica Ridgeway. I hope with all my being she found safe, well and soon, along with all the other missing children and adults. It is truly soul destroying to hear about.

 

[otto]

Otto, it's Jessica not Jennifer. Fix your map.

No problem.

 

[nursebeeme]

Jessica Ridgeway's mother stood in front of their home Friday morning and watched until the girl was out of sight on her way to Witt Elementary School, 10255 W. 104th Drive, said Cheri Spottke, Westminster police spokeswoman. That was 8:30 a.m.
Jessica routinely meets a classmate and they walk the rest of the way to school, but on Friday morning the friend never saw Jessica, Spottke said.
An Amber Alert, which is a national emergency notification, went out late last night after Westminster police were contacted.
"It's very concerning," Spottke said. "She is still a young child. Mom is very distraug


Read more: Overnight search fails to find 10-year-old Westminster girl - The Denver Post http://www.denverpost.com/breakingn...ls-find-10-year-old-westminster#ixzz28XGtO25x
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another snip

Jessica is a good child and a good student, she said. Officials contacted every child in her class and all friends to see if she may have gone to one of their homes, but there was no sign of her.

Read more: Overnight search fails to find 10-year-old Westminster girl - The Denver Post http://www.denverpost.com/breakingn...ls-find-10-year-old-westminster#ixzz28XH6WpS2
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[Knox]

No problem.

Sorry Otto, reading my post this AM, that sounded rude. Did not mean it to be.

Checking in this morning, was hoping Jessica would be in the other forum under found safe.

This one worries me, with the distance she disappeared, it almost has to be a abduction by car.

Any new developments over night?

 

[nursebeeme]

Knox, there is a video up here from this am but I haven't watched it yet
http://www.9news.com/news/article/293104/339/Amber-Alert-Missing-girl-never-made-it-to-school