ID - Robert Manwill, 8, Boise, 24 July 2009 - #1

[SuziQ]

Do we know if Robert's house was ever processed as a crime scene? Who was the last independent person to see this child? Am I understanding correctly that Robert's father spoke to him earlier that day? Do we know what time that was? I would love to have Robert's mother and her BF's phone pings for that day. I hope LE has contacted the landfill to hold garbage from the apartment complex and nearby businesses.

In my gut this case is not a missing child but a homicide reported as a missing child by the people responsible.

 

[Angel Who Cares]

UPDATED: Massive Volunteer Search For 8-Year Old Boy
Updated: July 30, 2009 08:22 PM EDT
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For six days search crews have combed Boise streets looking for Robert Manwill and tonight, on the eve of an unprecedented volunteer effort, he remains missing.

75 police officers will put their efforts to coordinate 3 massive volunteer search groups.

Police from all over the Treasure Valley are asking anyone and everyone to dedicate their time tomorrow to find the missing 8-year old boy.

Taking a deep breath and fighting back tears, Robert's father thanked everyone for helping the family look for his son.

My heart goes out to the community for all the help and support we've received and the search for my lost son," said Robert's father Charles Manwill.

As Robert's family stood strong, they said they don't want the public to concentrate on the family's troubled past. Instead they should have only one thing on their minds.

"We do not know why people think any of this, matters. We are asking everyone to stay focused on our target on hand and that's to bring Robert home," said Robert's Aunt Trisha Burrill.

Even the Boise Police Department spoke about their dedication in finding Robert.

Detectives are working around the clock, trying to follow more than 200 leads.

That's why they're asking everyone to take the search seriously.

VIDEO: Massive Volunteer Seach For 8-Year Old Boy 2:00
http://www.kivitv.com/global/Catego...art=true&topVideoCatNo=default&clipId=4003004

VIDEO: Massive Search For Missing Boy Set For Friday 2:34
http://www.kivitv.com/global/Catego...art=true&topVideoCatNo=default&clipId=3999655

Article:
http://www.kivitv.com/Global/story.asp?S=10822942&nav=menu536_2
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Day Four of Robert Manwill Search Comes Up Empty
Posted: July 25, 2009 07:26 PM EDT
Updated: July 29, 2009 12:13 AM EDT
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Detectives have no suspects or people of interest in 8 year-old Robert Manwill's disappearance. The announcement came at a press conference late Tuesday night.

Investigators have also questioned more than 100 registered sex offenders with in a two mile radius of the home.

Police are calling Robert an endangered Missing child, but have not said he was abducted. "We are not ready to say that Robert was abducted we don't not have any indication that Robert was abducted", Kerns said early Monday.

In the meantime family members still holding out hope Robert will be found safe and sound.

"This is Robert's bear that has always been close to his heart and our family would love to reunite them together," Robert's Aunt Tricia Burrill said Tuesday night.

Boise Police Department
http://www.cityofboise.org/Departments/Police/

July 30, 2009 Latest News Conference on Missing Boy (Video) - Media Information
July 30, 2009
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Speakers:
Deputy Chief Jim Kerns, Boise Police Department
Idaho National Guard Lt Colonel Tim Marsano
Family representative Trish Burrill

Media Contact Information:
Lynn Hightower, Communications Director, Boise PD
[email protected], (208) 570-6180

All the latest information will be posted at www.boisepolice.org
News media briefings will be held daily, until further notice, at Boise City Hall West, 333 N. Sailfish Place.

Watch the latest News Conference
http://www.cityofboise.org/Departments/Police/Multimedia/DepartmentVideos/LatestManwillPresserV4.wmv

Link:
http://www.cityofboise.org/Departments/Police/NewsReleases/2009/page45044.aspx

Robert Manwill Flyer
http://www.cityofboise.org/Departments/Police/NewsReleases/2009/page45073.aspx

Police need your help to find a missing boy! July 30, 2009
Fact sheet, Thursday, July 30th, 2009, 2:00 p.m.
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Robert is being considered an endangered missing child, and has been since he was reported missing, because of his age and the length of time he&#8217;s been away from home.

Robert was reportedly last seen sometime Friday evening, July 24th, around the Oak Park apartment complex 2800 W. Cherry, near Vista and Targee. Reported missing to Boise Police at 10:11 p.m. Friday night.

So far, no evidence of an abduction.

Robert&#8217;s family is continuing to cooperate with investigators. New family members have arrived from around the country for support.

Investigation:
Today, approx. 40 officers continued their house to house search, talking to anyone who may have seen Robert. Specifically, the officers are, not only looking for evidence, but still trying to determine a timeline of Robert&#8217;s activities on the day he disappeared.

More than 120 Registered Sex Offenders within a 2-mile radius of where Robert disappeared have been questioned at least once by detectives.

Leads:
The Find Robert Tip Line has become more active. More than 125 leads have been received and are being actively followed. Citizens are encouraged to continue to provide any information, including sightings of Robert beginning Friday morning, July 24th.

There are many questions about the nature of the leads detectives are following. We understand the public has those questions and has the right to ask them. But we hope folks understand, it&#8217;s the very nature of police investigations, that until the case is conclude, in this case, until we find Robert&#8230; specifics and details of this very active, ongoing, priority investigation cannot be released.

Until Robert is found, every lead in any direction is being worked. Nothing is being discounted, everything is being scrutinized.

Volunteers:
Approx 35 Volunteers continued their grid search today, being coordinated by Boise Police and experts from the Idaho Mountain Search and Rescue. Idaho Mountain Search and Rescue volunteers have been a terrific help to this investigation.

Sunday, July 26th, volunteers searched the public areas from the child&#8217;s apartment residence to ½ mile out. Monday, July 27th the volunteer grid search covered public areas ½ mile to 1 mile from where Robert was reported missing. Other areas since then have been re-searched as directed by the needs of the investigation.

The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children recommends searching public areas up to one-mile from where the child was reported missing, so at this time, the volunteer search has gone beyond that.

Assisting Agencies:
Because of the importance of this investigation, investigators from national law enforcement and missing children&#8217;s associations, and several local, Treasure Valley law enforcement agencies are helping Boise PD in the search and investigation including; FBI, National center for Missing and Exploited Children &#8211; Team Adam, Ada County and Canyon County Sheriff&#8217;s Offices, Meridian, Garden City, Idaho State Police, officers with the Treasure Valley Metro Violent Crimes task Force.

Helicopter Search:
An Idaho Army National Guard helicopter conducted an aerial search of the area Monday, July 27th, searching for a different perspective from the air, looking over an area where an 8 year old boy might walk or wander from his home.

Missing Child Reports made to Boise Police:
2008 &#8211; 154
Jan 1 thru June 30, 2009 &#8211; 86
Some of those reports turned into runaway reports. All other missing child reports were resolved, typically within few hours, some with the public&#8217;s help following a media release.

Much more info is included in the Boise Police Link!
Comments from Deputy Chief Jim Kerns of the Boise Police Department, 2:00 p.m., Thursday, July 30th media briefing!

Comments from Deputy Chief Jim Kerns of the Boise Police Department, 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, July 29th media briefing!

Comments from Deputy Chief Jim Kerns of the Boise Police Department, 7:00 p.m., Tuesday, July 28th media briefing!

LINK:
http://www.cityofboise.org/Departments/Police/NewsReleases/2009/page45017.aspx

Article:
http://www.kivitv.com/Global/story.asp?S=10790517&nav=menu536_2

FYI: I added some new articles(& updated them), google map of search area & a lot of videos for reference for everyone in my post #230 & Post #226!

:angel:

 

[Shelby77]

And also a baby boy Ehrlick in 2005, which would make him 4 or 5 years old now?
And the girl is 2 1/2 years old?
Did Ehrlick spend some time in jail, causing her to have a daughter with RS? just asking, and just guessing.
If he did spend time in jail, was it d/t the baby Ehrlick in 2005?
moo

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I don't think it's been confirmed that baby boy Ehrlick is/was Melissa's baby, I don't think we even know that Daniel's the father either, just speculation.
Hope that helps

 

[DollyPardonMe]

I think there is older brother. I am pretty sure there was a myspace on here saying how upset he is and that his brother is missing.

Older brother is Ken Manwill, 18 years old. His My Space:
http://www.myspace.com/kenmanwill..

He says he is most likely going to pi$$ somebody off but doesnt give a Sh** because he just wants his brother found...Think he knows something?

 

[eyes4crime]

I don't think the mother being at work has ever been verified by LE or even media. Nor have any of your other questions, for that matter.

I, too, think that the truth isn't far from Robert's home.

I can't imagine that LE didn't verify mom being at work...am I right in assuming the boyfriend was at home with Robert? You would think that out of respect that this investigation move on to find Robert, Melissa and her live-in boyfriend would take a polygraph. IMO I don't care how she frames the head fracture - only reckless and impulsive behavior could cause a head fracture in an infant. mho

I doubt this child (Robert) was alive when he was called in missing!!!mho

 

[raeann]

Baby boy Ehrlick was either adopted (hopefully) or appears to not be living. The case is sealed, but there are child support hearings for all of the other kids. I cannot find any examples of court records listed by baby boy or baby girl. An adoption would be in family court records and the 2005 Baby Boy Ehrlick is in criminal records.

Has anyone checked the obits from 2005 for Boise under the name Ehrlick? Unfortunately, I know that this can be done, but don't know how to do it myself.

 

[impatientredhead]

Has anyone checked the obits from 2005 for Boise under the name Ehrlick? Unfortunately, I know that this can be done, but don't know how to do it myself.

I haven't but that is a good idea.
Even if the family doesn't do an obit it should be there as a record.

 

[Salem]

I pray tomorrow they have a wonderful turnout of people who are going to search, and they find this precious little boy. This has to stop seems like everyday we hear of another child missing.

Adding my prayers to yours for extra strength.

Salem

 

[Salem]

I wonder if we can get the 911 call released? I'll try emailing one of the reporters.

911 calls can provide a whole lot of info.......

Salem

 

[impatientredhead]

There is a birth and death record for Baby Boy Ehrlick in Ada County in 2005.
They are only available at paysites and I haven't found one that I trust yet, or one that has a functional paypal button.

 

[LLLindsayy]

Older brother is Ken Manwill, 18 years old. His My Space:
http://www.myspace.com/kenmanwill..

He says he is most likely going to pi$$ somebody off but doesnt give a Sh** because he just wants his brother found...Think he knows something?

I understand that post to mean that he is willing to go to any length in order to locate his brother and he doesn't care who he upsets in the process. I feel that if my sister went missing I'd have the same attitude.

In my opinion, whether he knows anything or not cannot be determined from this statement.

 

[eyes4crime]

There is a birth and death record for Baby Boy Ehrlick in Ada County in 2005.
They are only available at paysites and I haven't found one that I trust yet, or one that has a functional paypal button.

Hi impatientredhead: One of the 10 arrests that came up for this slug was in Ada County. I'm sure you have the right information. mho

 

[Salem]

I wonder if we can get the 911 call released? I'll try emailing one of the reporters.

911 calls can provide a whole lot of info.......

Salem

Sorry to quote myself, but wanted to update. I sent an email to KTVB asking if the station would be requesting release of the 911 call and thanking the reporter for the perspective of the teacher.

I'll let you know if I hear anything - hopefully the 911 call.

Salem

 

[atstephens9]

the police have swarmed Robert's mother's apartment and have taped off, police will not talk at all tonight but have been removing items from her apartment and the mother(Melissa) was not at press briefing today! I live in Boise and we have been praying for the best, but tonight it does not look so good! will try and keep everyone updated!


http://www.ktvb.com/news/localnews/stories/ktvbn-jul2909-manwill_home.92506db4.html

 

[SheWhoMustNotBeNamed]

Oh...
My...
God...

CRIME LAB AT MANWILL MOTHER'S APARTMENT

Police are at the apartment complex where the mother of missing 8-year-old boy Robert Manwill lives. Police are not saying why they responded to the scene late this evening, but have put up crime scene tape.

http://www.kivitv.com/Global/story.asp?S=10823713

 

[SheWhoMustNotBeNamed]

the police have swarmed Robert's mother's apartment and have taped off, police will not talk at all tonight but have been removing items from her apartment and the mother(Melissa) was not at press briefing today! I live in Boise and we have been praying for the best, but tonight it does not look so good! will try and keep everyone updated!


http://www.ktvb.com/news/localnews/stories/ktvbn-jul2909-manwill_home.92506db4.html

Welcome to Websleuths, atstephens9!

Sorry to have duplicated the info you posted. But if you can keep us updated if local news says anything else, that would be great. Thanks!!!

This is looking worse and worse for Robert.

 

[Angel Who Cares]

Crime Lab at Manwill Mother's Apartment
July 30, 2009
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Police are at the apartment complex where the mother of missing 8-year-old boy Robert Manwill lives. Police are not saying why they responded to the scene late this evening, but have put up crime scene tape. A Boise Police spokesperson tells Today's Channel 6 reporter Kelsey Minor these latest developments are just the latest steps in the investigation. Stay with Today's Channel 6 for the latest breaking developments.

Article:
http://www.kivitv.com/Global/story.asp?S=10823713&nav=menu536_2
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Police search home of Manwill's mother
11:15 PM MDT on Thursday, July 30, 2009
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BOISE - Police investigators are currently searching the apartment of the mother of a boy who went missing nearly a week ago.

Officers began searching the home of Robert's Manwill's mother - Melissa Scott Jenkins - just after 8 p.m. Thursday night.

Boise Police spokesperson Lynn Hightower was tight-lipped, and would only say the search is "another step in the investigation."

Police tape has been strung up around the area, and residents are being told police may be in the area for some time.

Reporter Scott Evans says that cabinets and drawers were being taken from the home, among other items. A woman with "crime lab" on her uniform was seen removing boxes of items from the home while wearing gloves - and loading the boxes into a van on scene.

Ada County Dispatchers initially said there was nothing going on at the apartment complex, but our crews on the scene confirmed otherwise.

This is a breaking news story and will be updated.

A crime lab worker loads items taken from the home of Robert Manwill's mother into a van late Thursday night.

Article:
http://www.ktvb.com/news/localnews/stories/ktvbn-jul2909-manwill_home.92506db4.html
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VIDEO: Search Getting National Attention 0:53
http://www.fox12idaho.com/global/vi...Format=flv&clipId1=4003792&at1=News&h1=Search Getting National Attention

VIDEO: Robert Manwill Search Latest 2:15
http://www.fox12idaho.com/global/vi...Format=flv&clipId1=4003787&at1=News&h1=Robert Manwill Search Latest

:angel:

 

[Boyz_Mum]

Welcome, atstephens9. I do wish we were posting under different circumstances. :blowkiss:

 

[FifthEssence]

http://www.idahostatesman.com/newsupdates/story/851381.html

Late Thursday night, Boise police blocked off areas around the apartment complex on Cherry Lane off Vista Avenue where Robert Manwill's mother, Melissa Scott Jenkins, lives. Police would not comment on the nature of the investigation, but about a dozen officers, including K-9s, were searching the apartment.


K-9's....I think the reporter may have meant the 'other' kind of dogs.

 

[SheWhoMustNotBeNamed]

From the article atstephens9 posted, the searches are still planned to be going tomorrow. But I do wonder how long they will be needed.