Posting the timeline because I did see at least one person had asked to see it. Everyone's input is valuable so please let me know if there is something missed, or something that should be removed. I did take out the addresses that were posted previously on it, mainly because the addresses are in the maps posted previously. (Also, I've never done a timeline for others before, just for myself when working on cases. So if mine... um.. sucks I guess... anyone who wants to copy the info and redo it, please, feel free to do so. I won't be hurt or upset
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Tuesday February 25
Relisha's 5th unexcused absence and parent conference is scheduled
Wednesday February 26
Last day that Relisha is seen at the shelter
SY turns Relisha over to Tatum to care for her
Relisha and Tatum surveillance video @ Holiday Inn Express @ 19:25 (footage released by FBI on Tuesday, March 25)
Saturday March 1
Relisha last seen with Tatum in DC
Sunday March 2
Tatum purchased, among other items, a carton of black 42 gallon self tie contractor trash bags in DC (shortly after this purchase he was seen in area of the Aquatic Gardens for a 2 hour period of time)
During this time up until March 20 Tatum continued to go to work and was seen in multiple locations throughout DC and Relisha was NOT with Tatum in any of those sightings.
Wednesday March 5
School officials speak with SY at parent conference about attendance
SY tells school officals that Relisha is under the care of Dr. Tatum
Friday March 7
Relisha not in school but was seen on school grounds by a teacher picking up brothers
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Relisha tells a teacher she has been ill and staying with her grandmother
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*Above info cannot be verified by LE; teacher who stated this cannot confirm now that these events happened on this day; possibly happened previous Friday (2/28)
Saturday March 8
Relisha alledgely accompanies Tatum and family to medical seminar in Atlanta per SY (told to DC police on March 19)
Monday March 10
School officials reach out to Dr. Tatum who states that Relisha has been under his care for a neurological condition and is told he will need to provide documentation due to Relisha's continued absence
Thursday March 13
Relisha's 10th unexcused absence (30 days total although most excused by Dr. Tatum verbally)
School social worker alerts DC CFSA -truancy/educational neglect/SY being unable to account for Relisha's whereabouts/also notes that Relisha's mother and grandmother insist she is ill and in the care of Tatum
DC CFSA does not treat situation with a high alert mainly because younger brothers were not having truancy issues and because of note on file regarding medical issues
Wednesday March 19
Tatum at work at shelter, Relisha not with him, tells stepfather he will bring her back after work
DC CFSA social worker responds to school complaint and calls Dr. Tatum regarding documents related to his care of Relisha/explanation for absences
Tatum arranges a meeting at the shelter with DC CFSA worker
DC CFSA arrives at shelter for meeting only to find that there is no Dr. Tatum and that Mr. Tatum, the janitor, is not there
Tatum abruptly left work prior to his shift ending, apparently drove to Richmond and back, reason unknown
DC police are called who arrive at the shelter and launch a missing persons investigation
DC police meet with SY who states that Relisha went to a medical seminar in Atlanta with Tatum and his family and she does not know when they will return
DC police attempt to call Tatum @ 9:39pm but call goes directly to voice mail (phone never turns back on after this call)
SY refuses to file a missing persons report
DC CFSA gets court order for custody of Relisha, signs off on missing persons report
Tatum checks into Red Roof Inn Room 132 @ 10:04pm with 4 people (none of whom are Relisha)
Shortly before 11pm three people leave Room 132
Per a witness who had been at the hotel for four days, this is the first time the red SUV and black Honda are seen in the parking lot of the Red Roof Inn
*Various family members state that they spoke via phone to Relisha on this day. (SY, grandmother, and aunt)
*Info is NOT confirmed by LE
Thursday March 20
Last confirmed sighting of Khalil Tatum
One person returns to the Red Roof Inn @ 5:40am, sees AKT lying on bed, is not allowed inside room (later tells police that in the last month hel assisted Tatum with internet searches regarding handguns)
8:01am Prince George's County Police get request from DC Police for help with missing child
Amber Alert issued by DC police naming two suspects (Tatum and RSL) and two vehicle descriptions (Maroon/Burgundy Chevy Trail Blazer SUV and Black Honda Accord)
Possible sighting of Relisha in DC area (in the morning with an unidentified woman)
Tatum calls friend, asks to be picked up @ Red Roof Inn and dropped off @ Southern Avenue Metro
LE learns that one of the vehicles (SUV) is parked outside of Room 132 @ Red Roof Inn
LE enters Room 132 and discovers the body of AKT (face down on bed, shot once in the head) and find both vehicles in the Amber Alert in the parking lot
DC CFSA removes Relisha's brothers from SY's care
LE updates Amber Alert with description of third vehicle (White GMC Pickup Tuck) and removes supsect RSL
Richmond, VA authorities notified BOLO
White GMC Pickup Truck is spotted in Richmond's Metro area per Richmond Police
Friday March 21
White GMC Pickup Truck belonging to Tatum found in Hyattsville, MD
Tatum is charged in Prince George's County in the death of his wife
Local arrest warrant issued for Tatum for first degree murder
Amber Alert updated states Tatum armed and dangerous
Saturday March 22
Vigil held for Relisha at shelter
Monday March 24
DC Police and RBI release more photos of Relisha and Tatum
Tuesday March 25
FBI releases video surveillance of Tatum and Relisha from Feb 26
FBI offers $25,000 reward for information leading to location and return of Relisha Rudd
PGCP offers $25,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of Tatum
U.S. Attorney's Office in Maryland files for federal warrant for Tatum for unlawful flight to avoid prosecution and arrest warrant is issued
Area within and around shelter is searched
Wednesday March 26
Tatum added to FBI most wanted list
FBI offers $20,000 reward for information leading to arrest and indictment of Tatum
Wooded area around shelter searched
Thursday March 27
LE searches Kenilworth Park and Aquatic Gardens in what is a recovery operation according to Chief Lanier
