DC DC - Relisha Tenau Rudd, 8, SE DC, 26 Feb 2014 - #1

[AstroKitty]

I interrupted it mean she had missed classes, she was close to 10 days and was taken to school. Someone caught on and found it unusual.

 

[JLSChook]

(Hope this is ok) we know "mom's" name is Shamika per msm. As for her last name, what's the opposite of old? Answer that and there you have it...

I have a confession to make. When I read these clues to Mom's FB, I thought the opposite of 'old' was 'new'. I kept trying to find Shamika New. :blushing::blushing::blushing:

I got it now. :doh:

 

[2Hope4]

Mom's name has been mentioned in MSM. Shamika Young. Mentioned in several articles, and in a video that's posted on this thread.

 

[2Hope4]

I've been searching, and can't find any update!!!

 

[Hejlena]

I have a confession to make. When I read these clues to Mom's FB, I thought the opposite of 'old' was 'new'. I kept trying to find Shamika New. :blushing::blushing::blushing:

I got it now. :doh:

You're not alone lol

 

[EmiLove832]

I finally took sometime to look for the FB's…

What makes me the saddest is all of the people that were commenting on Relisha's Moms post asking her what was going on and to please call them. It looks like she had a lot of people willing to help her.

It's unfortunate Relisha went to a stranger instead of family.

 

[JLSChook]

Mom's name has been mentioned in MSM. Shamika Young. Mentioned in several articles, and in a video that's posted on this thread.

Yeah, her name was mentioned after the post I quoted or we wouldn't have had to be guessing about it, right? Right.

 

[Coldpizza]

Mods, can the above post be at the beginning of the thread for reference? It has so much info - it would make it easy to find. Thanks! :seeya:

I created a Media thread for Relisha.


DC DC - Relisha Tenau Rudd, 8, SE DC, 26 Feb 2014 *Media Links* - Websleuths Crime Sleuthing Community

 

[2Hope4]

Antonio Wheeler, the mother's fiance, said Relisha's mother had given Tatum permission to spend time with the girl while the mother was in the hospital, but Tatum never returned the girl. The child's grandmother, Melissa Young, says Relisha often stayed overnight with Tatum and his family when her mother was out of town.
Young says Tatum was supposed to be taking Relisha to school and recalled what happened during last week's snow day.
"He says 'oh since school is closed I am going to keep her for another week.' I said, 'she has school tomorrow.'"

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[SCHMAE]

I have a confession to make. When I read these clues to Mom's FB, I thought the opposite of 'old' was 'new'. I kept trying to find Shamika New. :blushing::blushing::blushing:

I got it now. :doh:

Doh, me too!

 

[AliEastCA]

Questions:
has the "granddaughter" been accounted for? She was Re's friend supposedly and one of the reasons she was going to stay with Tatum in the first place. Did they go to the same school? I wonder when she last saw Re? Tatum's wife is dead now so where does "granddaughter" live? Possible that Tatum used to bring the child with him to work so the girls could play together? Used her as bait.. when was Tatum last reported to be at work? How is buying a little girl expensive gifts = safe person to let her go "stay" with? Did mom ever go to the house where she was to be staying? how often did they talk on the phone while she was gone? did Mom made excuses to buy the time it would take for him to disappear with her? all of a sudden has cash to blow? CHILD TRAFFICKING is all I can think about and they could be anywhere........

 

[belimom]

Candlelight Vigil Tonight for missing 8 year old Relisha Rudd

.... please join the playtime volunteers at 1900 Massachusetts Avenue SE, Washington DC at 7:30 p.m. For those of you who cannot join us, please be with us for a moment of silence at 7:30 p.m. for thoughts, well wishes and memories of Relisha.....

http://www.popville.com/2014/03/candlelight-vigil-tonight-for-missing-8-year-old-relisha-rudd/

 

[belimom]

Here's another video of Relisha's mom (not sure if it's been posted?). In this video, she mentions that she 'lost' the rest of her kids because of 'this'. I remember reading early on that other children had been removed but never could find the link again.

http://www.myfoxdc.com/story/250438...art=true&topVideoCatNo=default&clipId=9973315

 

[2Hope4]

Here's another video of Relisha's mom (not sure if it's been posted?). In this video, she mentions that she 'lost' the rest of her kids because of 'this'. I remember reading early on that other children had been removed but never could find the link again.

http://www.myfoxdc.com/story/250438...art=true&topVideoCatNo=default&clipId=9973315

:banghead: No Shamika, they aren't 'lost'. Their whereabouts are known, and they are safe. Unlike RELISHA whose whereabouts and status is unknown. You see, Shamika? RELISHA is the LOST one! :banghead:

 

[mpnola]

Yes, it is clear she does not take responsibility for any of her actions. When she said "Why mines?" I yelled out loud, "Because you gave her to him!!!!!" She does not see where any of her behavior has consequences- in any areas of her life. Very unfortunate. I want this adorable baby in a safe home so badly right now! She deserves the sweetest Barbie's, tiaras, bubbles and snow cones for the rest of her youthful days!

 

[2Hope4]

http://www.myfoxdc.com/story/250438...deoCatNo=default&clipId=9973315#axzz2wj5EXFT7

Mother pleads for Mr. Tatum to return Relisha to her, no one else, not detectives, no DCF, not police. She wants to know why his wife mysteriously died.

She says she only learned her daughter was missing when social workers told her she had not been going to school.
Young and the stepfather, Antonio Wheeler, say they were questioned overnight by Prince George's County police. They say they are upset that police treated them as if they were suspects and not victims.

 

[Jayarre]

Was looking at Mom's facebook and on March2 there are pictures taken of a man that looks like it is in front of Tatum's apartment. You have to click on the pictures to open them all up.

 

[belimom]

I was just thinking about when Phylicia Barnes disappeared in Baltimore. Before her body was found, there was speculation about trafficking. Someone mentioned that Baltimore is a hub for trafficking due to the large port. This worries me for Relisha.

But, I think Relisha's disappearance may be more personal for Tatum. He knows he can't return now. If Relisha is still alive, then he could at least drop her off somewhere, if he is willing to do so. That again leaves the question: where will he go? He can't run forever. I really and truly hope this doesn't end in a murder-suicide. :no:

I'm guessing that LE did complete forensic testing of those vehicles and that hotel room, and did not find any evidence of anyone else being harmed/murdered (i.e., Relisha's blood was not there...?).

Where are you, precious? I pray that you're (relatively) safe and that you will be rescued and will find a happy home.

 

[AstroKitty]

Here's another video of Relisha's mom (not sure if it's been posted?). In this video, she mentions that she 'lost' the rest of her kids because of 'this'. I remember reading early on that other children had been removed but never could find the link again.

http://www.myfoxdc.com/story/250438...art=true&topVideoCatNo=default&clipId=9973315

I hadn't seen this yet, thank you for posting it.

Notice she's asking for her daughters return NOW and only now because she was both questioned last night and also because the other kids were taken. It's almost the end of the month and without her kids, she wont' receive the same benefits or assistance. I'm guessing they will be or have been asked to leave the shelter and seek assistance individually now that there are no kids involved and they are not married.

 

[belimom]

Was looking at Mom's facebook and on March2 there are pictures taken of a man that looks like it is in front of Tatum's apartment. You have to click on the pictures to open them all up.

I think that's her BF, but when I look at the photos and then do a google street view of Tatum's block, I don't see anything that looks like that. Do you have a photo of his apartment that you're looking at and can share?