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

[SleuthyMama]

Thanks all of you for covering the presser. Not at all the news any of us wanted to hear but sadly very much the news many of us expected to hear.

 

[Recovering-Lurker]

Several employers and companies are letting their employees off work to go search or just closing their doors for business today to go search.

 

[mysticrose]

Boise police: Missing boy may be victim of tragedy

Associated Press - July 31, 2009 2:34 PM ET

BOISE, Idaho (AP) - Boise police say an 8-year-old boy missing for a week may have been the victim of a tragic event, and that new evidence suggests suspicious activity surrounding his disappearance.

Robert Manwill reportedly disappeared July 24 after leaving his mother's apartment in southwest Boise. Investigators initially said they had no evidence of foul play.

But Deputy Chief Jim Kerns told reporters Friday that new evidence has changed the nature of the investigation. On Thursday, police searched the apartment of the boy's mother, Melissa Scott Jenkins.

So far, police say there are no arrests or suspects in the case

http://www.fox12idaho.com/Global/story.asp?S=10827238&nav=menu439_2

 

[KaylynnCouture]

This case is so sad. I was really praying for a happy ending, but with all this new news it's looking more and more like that won't be the case.

 

[Recovering-Lurker]

Police have now brought a U-Haul to the apartment.

*no link, listening to KTVB live*

 

[ckwood32]

This is so sad. I think we could all see this coming from the very beginning of this case. Piece of work "Mom" and boyfriend will be arrested by the end of the day is my guess.

 

[nursebeeme]

RL,
Thank you so much for posting on what is being said live. I just have a pit in my stomach over this...

 

[Recovering-Lurker]

Showing a live shot of the U-Haul in the parking lot of the mother's apartment. It is a big one. A police officer did drive the U-Haul.

 

[Recovering-Lurker]

It's been almost a week, and it's been very hot here. I pray for the searchers and the police and anyone else helping out and of course the family.

 

[KaylynnCouture]

This is so sad. I think we could all see this coming from the very beginning of this case. Piece of work "Mom" and boyfriend will be arrested by the end of the day is my guess.

Unfortunately, I agree.

 

[SleuthyMama]

A U-Haul? And a big one at that?? What the heck are they planning on taking away? I can't imagine right now.

 

[Angel Who Cares]

Missing Boise boy 'may be the victim of a tragic event'
Story Created: Jul 31, 2009 at 11:47 AM MDT
Story Updated: Jul 31, 2009 at 12:42 PM MDT
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Authorities say they they now believe Robert Manwill's disappearance is based on "suspicious circumstances."
Jim Kerns, Boise Police deputy police chief, said Friday Robert is still missing but he may be injured.

"Overnight, we located evidence that may bring us closer to finding out what happened to Robert," Kerns said at a Friday news conference. "The evidence we've uncovered shows there are suspicous circumstances regarding Robert's disappearance."

"He may be the victim of a tragic event."

Friday's massive volunteer search for the boy will continue.

Article:
http://www.2news.tv/news/local/52202712.html
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Police: Robert May Be Victim of Tragic Event
Posted: July 31, 2009 12:15 AM EDT
Updated: July 31, 2009 02:31 PM EDT
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For the first time, Boise Police admit missing 8-year-old boy Robert Manwill's disappearance is suspicious. At a press conference this afternoon, Deputy Chief Jim Kerns revealed police found evidence to indicate Robert may be injured or the victim of a tragic event. Police would not say what evidence they found.

Police showed up at the apartment complex on the Boise bench where Robert Manwill lives late last night and stayed until the early hours of this morning.

Police did tow away a car belonging to the family and removed several bags of items from the home. It's unclear exactly what was in the bags.

Today's developments did not stop the massive search for Robert Manwill. Hundreds of people responded to the public call for volunteers to help look for evidence.

Stay with Today's Channel 6 for the latest breaking developments.

Article:
http://www.kivitv.com/global/story.asp?s=10823713
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Boise police: Missing boy may be victim of tragedy
July 31, 2009 2:34 PM ET
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Boise police say an 8-year-old boy missing for a week may have been the victim of a tragic event, and that new evidence suggests suspicious activity surrounding his disappearance.

Robert Manwill reportedly disappeared July 24 after leaving his mother's apartment in southwest Boise. Investigators initially said they had no evidence of foul play.

But Deputy Chief Jim Kerns told reporters Friday that new evidence has changed the nature of the investigation. On Thursday, police searched the apartment of the boy's mother, Melissa Scott Jenkins.

So far, police say there are no arrests or suspects in the case.

Article:
http://www.fox12idaho.com/Global/story.asp?S=10827238&nav=menu439_2
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Robert Manwill Missing: Infant Brother's Head Fractured by Mother
Published: Jul 31, 2009
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Authorities are searching for a missing 8-year-old Boise boy - and have revealed that he may be injured or the victim of a tragic event.

As the search for little Robert Manwill continues, reports can reveal that his mother is on probation for fracturing the skull of the boy's infant brother.

The infant was removed from the custody of his mother, Melissa Scott Jenkins. Meanwhile, Robert has been missing for a week - and was last seen near Jenkins' apartment.

Robert has been living with his father, Charles Manwill, since 2008. HE was visiting with his mother, who has visitation rights, the night he went missing.

Authorities are saying that new evidence leads them to believe that Robert may be injured - or the victim of a tragic event. They would not release the details of the evidence found.

Volunteer workers are searching the area for any sign of the 8-year-old.

Developing...

Article:
http://www.postchronicle.com/news/original/article_212247995.shtml

:angel:

 

[KaylynnCouture]

Is http://www.ktvb.com/ not working for anyone else? It keeps saying the site is temporarily unavailable. Maybe because of a high traffic feed?

 

[Recovering-Lurker]

A U-Haul? And a big one at that?? What the heck are they planning on taking away? I can't imagine right now.

I have no idea. Furniture? I just know they are being very thourough. This is a very tight-knit community, and I have no doubt this crime will be solved and Robert will be found.

 

[KaylynnCouture]

A U-Haul? And a big one at that?? What the heck are they planning on taking away? I can't imagine right now.

A bed was my first thought. I'm not sure why.

 

[Recovering-Lurker]

Is http://www.ktvb.com/ not working for anyone else? It keeps saying the site is temporarily unavailable. Maybe because of a high traffic feed?

It hasn't been working all morning.

 

[nursebeeme]

Was thinking they are cutting pieces of the wall or floor out.. (very sick thought)

 

[nursebeeme]

http://blogs.ktvb.com/breaking/2009/07/police-evidence-manwill-was-in.html

it worked okay for me... (although it was slow in loading)

 

[SleuthyMama]

I have no idea. Furniture? I just know they are being very thourough. This is a very tight-knit community, and I have no doubt this crime will be solved and Robert will be found.

Oh R-L, I have no doubt LE is doing everything the right way. Sounds like everyone has totally come together to try and find Robert. And that's the way it should be. It warmed my heart (and I don't live anywhere near you) to read that some local employers were letting people leave for the day to go search. That's a beautiful thing.

I just couldn't think of what could be so big they'd need a U-Haul to get it out but now I think Kaylynn may have nailed it. A bed.

 

[nursebeeme]

A car was also towed from the scene just after 12:30 p.m.

http://blogs.ktvb.com/breaking/2009/07/police-evidence-manwill-was-in.html

humor a confused nurse.. wasn't the car towed in the middle of the night? I wonder if this is a typo or if another car was towed right after the presser??