Deceased/Not Found FL - Lacey Buenfil, 25, Altoona, 27 Dec 2011

[Evanesco]

New to this case and just got kind of caught up. If she left to get help, why didn't he go with her? How did he end up getting help?

 

[HauntsForHope]

New to this case and just got kind of caught up. If she left to get help, why didn't he go with her? How did he end up getting help?

i think he had party plans and something went wrong. he hid her body out off the end of the trail and got stuck in the sand returning along the trail in a panic. another driver (female) towed him out.

 

[HauntsForHope]

http://www.clickorlando.com/news/Deputies-continue-the-search-for-Lake-County-missing-mom/-/1637132/8571574/-/14beu7l/-/index.html

Deputies said they’ll set up a checkpoint on State Road 19 and County Road 445 in Altoona from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday to ask drivers if they’ve seen Lacey Buenfil, 25.

 

[daisy.faithfull]

The witness helped TM out at 3pm, right? I wonder why LE is going with the time frame of 3pm to 6pm? I mean if they wanted to stop people that were on the road at the same time Lacey might have been there wouldn't they want to start before 3pm as Lacey would have been at the road before the truck was pulled from the sand?

Wish LE hadn't announced it... I know LE is looking for witnesses but if Lacey was abducted by someone on the highway that was going about a normal routine (coming home from work etc), and if they were on/going to be on the highway today if they saw the broadcast they'd know to avoid it.

Anyway, I keep trying to link a pic of where the checkpoint would be on Google Maps but the link just goes to a map of the US. I had just wondered about the kind of highway it was in the past. It looks like it has two lanes, I can't tell how busy it is because I can't get live traffic.

Hopefully we'll hear more. I am grateful that LE is doing something.

 

[daisy.faithfull]

i think he had party plans and something went wrong. he hid her body out off the end of the trail and got stuck in the sand returning along the trail in a panic. another driver (female) towed him out.

I really hope you are wrong. It just doesn't look good, does it?

When they say that the dogs tracked Lacey to the highway, I wish I knew if LE had the hounds track to see if TM's scent was with hers. Wish we knew if they had the hounds just track his scent period to see if it matches his story.

It sounds like Lacey's wallet was found in the forest. There are reports that she left the rest of her things in TM's truck. That just doesn't fit with her walking out to the highway and getting abducted from there.

If the wallet was the only thing that Lacey had with her I don't see her unknowingly dropping it because she would have been holding it in her hand.

Depending on the type of purse and wallet I can see a wallet falling out of a purse without it being felt. But if you are holding a wallet in your hand and you drop it, you know what you've done and you're not going to leave it behind.

 

[daisy.faithfull]

Lawmen distribute fliers as search for Buenfil continues
Published: Wednesday, February 01, 2012
ALTOONA
MILLARD K. IVES | Staff Writer
[email protected]
http://www.dailycommercial.com/News/LakeCounty/013112missing


LE at State Road near Railroad Grade Road in Altoona
-3pm to 6pm, about the time Lacey went missing
-10 LCS road deputies and missing person's detectives flagged down vehicles passing out flyers
-no other checks, questions of drivers
-approx. 600 vehicles passed through the area during those times (as per Sgt. James Vachon)
-Sgt. James Vachon: We're trying everything we can to locate to her."

Deputies also distributed 600 flyers to homesnear the earea Lacey was last seen on County Road 42

Lacey has recently lived in two homes in Lady Lake
-has also lived with her grandparents
-went to Leesburg HS
-reports are she just began living/hanging around TM's home in Ocala National Forest

Lacey has been missing since 12/27/11
-surveillance video from a store shows the two together before going to the forest
-doing drugs with TM when truck became stuck
-Lacey went to State Road 19 to get a ride
-Lacey has not been seen since
-Sgt. Vachon: TM is a POI

LE suspected Lacey was responsible for her own disappearance as she was characterized as a drifter and meth user, but Lacey's disappearance is now considered "suspicious"

"Family and friends now gather at 10 a.m., every Saturday and Sunday at Nelson's Fish Camp on Southeast Highway 42 in Umatilla to search the area and pass out fliers.
Anyone with information may call the Lake County Sheriff's Office, or Central Florida CRIMELINE at 1-800-423-TIPS. In addition, Crime Stoppers of Marion County is also available to receive information and can be reached at 352-368-STOP.

Help Out
Lacey Buenfil Trust Fund
Proceeds go to Buenfil's three young girls."

 

[daisy.faithfull]

I hadn't seen before that TM lived in Ocala Forest before. So they were going to a different area of the forest to "do drugs"?

I wish that we did know where the wallet was found in the forest and where he lives in relationship to Big Scrub/Big Tree.

 

[daisy.faithfull]

Okay, lets see if this works.

I've started an attempt at a google map of this case:http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?msid=204826649195707348982.0004b767ae5a9bb1187a8&msa=0

I have more to add, but if you see something, I'd really appreciate it if you drop me a line because wading through all the media has been a little difficult for me. Thank you!

ETA: Yessssssssssss!!!! :great: Posting the link to the map worked!!! :woohoo:

 

[HauntsForHope]

I hadn't seen before that TM lived in Ocala Forest before. So they were going to a different area of the forest to "do drugs"?

I wish that we did know where the wallet was found in the forest and where he lives in relationship to Big Scrub/Big Tree.

LBs friend said that TM lived three doors down from LB in the interview with JVM.

 

[daisy.faithfull]

LBs friend said that TM lived three doors down from LB in the interview with JVM.

So LB lived in Ocala Forest too? I don't think that I had gotten that. Thanks!

I can't find an address for TM anywhere on line.

Like you noted earlier it seems weird they went to the forest to do drugs. I mean I could understand going to the forest to go hiking and then doing drugs while doing that.... but just going to do drugs? Weird way to put it.

Kinda weird also how LE went from only reporting that Lacy used Meth, then that TM had a history of meth related arrests yet nothing was found in the truck and then finally the reports that TM said they were out there to do drugs.

If TM did say they were using drugs would that be enough for an arrest. Or would his walk on any related charges imply he is a C.I.?

I'm most saddened my the Lacey Buenfil Trust the family has set up for her three girls. I looks to me like they are coming to grips with this being a recovery mission.

It seems obvious to me who they believe is responsible for Lacey's disappearance and I can't imagine what it was like for them to see their daughter described as a drug user and drifter while TM's own drug use and related arrests went unmentioned.

HfH: do you remember if the girl that gave Nikki Lacey's wallet said she found it, or is it a possibility TM gave it to her? When Jane asked for a more specific location of were the wallet was found, the question wasn't answered, but I don't think that was intentional.

Over the weekend I'm going to try and work on the map some more and the media too. Got some of the content down in case some of the articles are taken off the internet. For sure try to wade through the whole JVM interview because at times that one had me a bit confused.:blushing:

Lacey's loved one are in my thoughts tonight, as always. :beats:

 

[summer_breeze]

http://www.dailycommercial.com/News/LakeCounty/013112missing

Published: Wednesday, February 01, 2012
ALTOONA
MILLARD K. IVES | Staff Writer
[email protected]

Law enforcement officers hit the streets Tuesday in the search of Lacey Marie Buenfil by distributing fliers to passing motorists.

 

[summer_breeze]

Can we merge this thread with the other thread for this person?

Hello HauntsForHope.....It is perfectly OK to have two different threads in two different forums.

This forum is for information and support only. No discussion.

 

[HauntsForHope]

I think they lived in Lady Lake. Check the JVM transcript. The best friend describes Lacey as spending 30 days at her grandparents to 'get off drugs' thens goes back home to her place n Lady Lake, where tm is 'cooking' 3 doors down, and she ends up going back on drugs... she mentions i think 15 people she knows/friends living in a trailer park that all do meth.

 

[HauntsForHope]

Her ex describes the situation perfectly. Two people went into the woods, but only one came out. I think he hid her body off the side of the trail and got stuck in the sand coming back in a panic. jmho

 

[HauntsForHope]

Update: After looking into the tip given a couple days ago - we have found out that there was a girl that looked similar to Lacey- but was not our Lacey ♥ We need you now more than ever ♥ We need to bring Lacey home! ♥ Please come to Nelson's Fish Camp on Saturday at 10am and help us find answers ♥ If you live out of state or out of the country - Please still share this post! You never know who may see it and we need to make sure Lacey's story doesnt die! We are not giving up hope ♥ We Love You Lacey Marie ♥ Thank you! ♥


http://https://www.facebook.com/pages/Praying-for-Lacey/187057048059523

 

[HauntsForHope]

We will be searching for our Lacey tomorrow (Saturday) Feb 4th at 10am- We will meet at Nelson's Fish Camp- We need your help!!! Please come help us find the answers that will lead us to her!!! ♥ Sunday we do not have a scheduled search as it is Lacey's daughter's birthday and we know she would not want anyone to take away her special day ♥ If you are interested in a Sunday morning search please ...message Rose Fox or Michael Coleman- Shannon Brandenburg and I will be coordinating this search on Saturday if you have any questions you can reach me at 561-805-0357! Thank you for everyone's prayers ♥ Our goal is to bring Ruby, Cloe, and Haley back their mommy ♥ and we wont rest till we do! ♥ I hope to see you Saturday!!! : )

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Praying-for-Lacey/187057048059523

 

[HauntsForHope]

No news on todays search yet...

 

[daisy.faithfull]

No news on todays search yet...

Thank you for keeping us posted... I wish that the family didn't have to search like this.

 

[summer_breeze]

http://www.orlandosentinel.com/news/local/lake/os-lk-lacey-buenflil-flier-20120207,0,2189211.story

February 7, 2012

ALTOONA — It's been more than a month since a 25-year-old Lady Lake mom disappeared after she was last seen in the Ocala National Forest.

 

[Breazy]

Saddened to see not much activity here which usually means not much to discuss. Anything besides the family searching going on locally? What about TM, just going on about his life? What's LE saying, if anything?

Praying for Lacey's family, friends and especially her girls!!!!