Found Deceased Dominican Republic - Orlando Moore & Portia Ravenelle, from NY on vacation, April 2019

[castilloisno1]

Missing New York couple’s rental car was seen at a toll booth after they missed their flight from the Dominican Republic

 

[Steleheart]

Lets put an end to the off topic personalized posts which trend to take over the focus of the discussion.
The topic is about the missing couple and not each other's personal adventures.
Please stick to Orlando Moore & Portia Ravenelle.

Thanks all!

 

[Plo_Koon]

Missing New York couple’s rental car was seen at a toll booth after they missed their flight from the Dominican Republic

This has confounded things even more for me. How does the fact that the car was seen at toll booths AFTER the flight departed necessarily indicate there was no foul play? I can see in one scenario that you could say they became lost, and due to that, missed their flight. Were these toll booths en route to the airport? Where did the car end up? I have more questions now than I had before.

 

[Evergreen1]

This has confounded things even more for me. How does the fact that the car was seen at toll booths AFTER the flight departed necessarily indicate there was no foul play? I can see in one scenario that you could say they became lost, and due to that, missed their flight. Were these toll booths en route to the airport? Where did the car end up? I have more questions now than I had before.

Also, is there evidence it was them driving the car? If so, could they rule out that anyone else was in the car with them (i.e., a carjacking)?

 

[castilloisno1]

Not a lot of info in any of these news articles:N.Y. Couple Goes Missing on Vacation in Dominican Republic: 'Something Strange Has Happened' They never checked out of hotel.
PEOPLE was unable to reach Moore or Ravenelle’s family for comment.

According to the Post, relatives say the couple never checked out of their hotel and never returned their rental car. Both their phones are off.
ETA I am reading other sources that they did check out. UGH!

 

[ilovechili]

This has confounded things even more for me. How does the fact that the car was seen at toll booths AFTER the flight departed necessarily indicate there was no foul play? I can see in one scenario that you could say they became lost, and due to that, missed their flight. Were these toll booths en route to the airport? Where did the car end up? I have more questions now than I had before.

I noted, unless I am wrong, that the car was seen at a toll booth, it did not say they were seen int it. In fact, I would have to look again, but I believe it was seen from the rear in which case I doubt it would show who was driving it...

 

[Gardenista]

Not a lot of info in any of these news articles:N.Y. Couple Goes Missing on Vacation in Dominican Republic: 'Something Strange Has Happened' They never checked out of hotel.
PEOPLE was unable to reach Moore or Ravenelle’s family for comment.

According to the Post, relatives say the couple never checked out of their hotel and never returned their rental car. Both their phones are off.

I feel that they didn't check out of their hotel is big info.

 

[tigertales]

For reference, here is a link to information regarding highways and tollbooths.

This MOO and for reference only.

Edited to fix link

Getting Around

 

[tigertales]

A map of the route (assuming I have the correct Airport) it appears there are 3 tolls on the route:

Google Maps

For reference only - it is MOO.

Edited for spelling

 

[Gardenista]

American tourists who vanished on Caribbean vacation feared driving rental car to airport; police say family never filed report

 

[Plo_Koon]

I noted, unless I am wrong, that the car was seen at a toll booth, it did not say they were seen int it. In fact, I would have to look again, but I believe it was seen from the rear in which case I doubt it would show who was driving it...

I noted the exact same thing and had the same exact questions. Should be able to track cell phones and try to link that info with the route being traveled by the car, but I am unversed on the DR's law enforcement saavy and whether they even have this ability available to them.

 

[Gardenista]

Missing NY tourist couple was warned about being mugged

https://nypost.com/2019/04/09/missing-ny-tourist-couple-was-warned-about-being-mugged/

 

[Bravo]

IMO they were mugged and whoever did this has/had the car. This is not good.

 

[Gardenista]

A map of the route (assuming I have the correct Airport) it appears there are 3 tolls on the route:

Google Maps

For reference only - it is MOO.

Edited for spelling

They were going to the airport in Santiago

American tourists disappear after leaving hotel en route to airport in the Dominican Republic: report

 

[Plo_Koon]

IMO they were mugged and whoever did this has/had the car. This is not good.

When you say mugged, is it meant to imply they were left stranded when their car was stolen? Or that they were murdered and then the car taken?

 

[AzPistonsGirl]

When you say mugged, is it meant to imply they were left stranded when their car was stolen? Or that they were murdered and then the car taken?

and if the latter, they've got to be found soon, right?

 

[ilovechili]

I noted the exact same thing and had the same exact questions. Should be able to track cell phones and try to link that info with the route being traveled by the car, but I am unversed on the DR's law enforcement saavy and whether they even have this ability available to them.

One would think so. The Canadians say she made sure the phones were charged, enough gas, etc. Not sure about towers and capabilities in other countries though nor LE approach.

 

[scdiv]

https://nypost.com/2019/04/09/domin...evidence-of-kidnapping-of-westchester-couple/

Dominican Republic cops say no evidence of kidnapping of Westchester couple

 

[dotr]

https://nypost.com/2019/04/09/domin...evidence-of-kidnapping-of-westchester-couple/

Dominican Republic cops say no evidence of kidnapping of Westchester couple

From link..
"Mejia said authorities have yet to track down the vehicle because it wasn’t equipped with GPS. He said they have been poring over surveillance video at the pair’s hotel and from a nightclub where they partied before they disappeared."

 

[Bravo]

When you say mugged, is it meant to imply they were left stranded when their car was stolen? Or that they were murdered and then the car taken?

Given how much time has passed I would say murdered. I guess I just hated to out and out say it.