I agree. If you look at the very top right edge of the picture, its very dark out away from the pumps. At first I questioned that due to the definite shadow cast from the roof over the pumps. Light to create that would seem to come from higher than what the parking lot lights would appear to be. But it could be that a bright moon, or even city lights reflecting back down off a cloudy sky, could give enough light to throw a bit of a shadow there. And that might be even more noticeable if the image details had been enhanced a little. Regardless, the darkness out away from the pumps sure seems to indicate the pic was actually taken at night.
I can see what you are saying. I didn't think the lights could be that bright, but I do vividly remember how bright the gas stations were late at night when I was traveling.
I can relate to this. I had my son when I was 17 years old. I made so many stupid mistakes back then that could have been disastrous, but it all worked out eventually. I can honestly say I struggled without any real family support, I suppose much like Leila did. I had a few terrible jobs back then and almost lost hope many times. Eventually it all worked out. I only wish it had for Leila and her baby too...
This case strikes so close to home for me. And yes, there are so many out there who will take advantage of a young desperate mother, I was lucky, it looked very bleak back then, but in time it worked out for us....
Yes, she must have fallen prey to this con man. She is a person who did not deserve to be hurt no matter what mistakes she had ever made. I don’t think she would have put her baby in danger if she thought for 1 minute he would end up motherless. Please don’t let this be a no body found investigation where no one is charged for her death.
She probably fought for her life.
I agree that he used the chloroform first. If he disabled her with the chloroform first, it may have been quick and the baby could have been in the backseat.
