I've been a lurker for a while and here is my second try at first post. I've read many bits and pieces that make sense, my main issue is with the photo.
- The girls were having a great time and taking their time as they walked the trail. They are taking videos and pictures.
- BG had been scouting this are with the intent to kill. He is a predator.
- The girls notice him from a afar, but dont feel any need to be afraid. Unless i'm mistaken, most people in the area are friendly.
- The girls were taking a video as he approached. I believe that the Libby was video taping Abby and BG came out in the background. I bet the original video has Abby in front - that's the reason the image is very fuzzy and poor quality. The camera was focused in on Abby. I believe there was no intention to tape him at this stage.
- As BG approached, Libby had put her cell on her pocket. He approached, taking out a large gun or knife and ordered them down the hill.
- As anyone in this situation, they quietly comply.
- BG takes them to his dark colored suv or minivan and drives off with them. The vehicle is likely prep'ed to keep the girls locked and not seen from the outside.
- He likely asked the girls to hand over their phones, which he probably placed on another truck/trailer - he likely did this at a gas station or truck stop. This is probably the reason the phone was pinging everywhere. Although this shows he was ready to deal with the phone, he missed the cloud part. To his luck, the only photo of him is very poor quality.
- BG drives them to a structure nearby. Likely a shed or mobile structure within a close range (30 mins to 1 hour) of the abduction site.
- BG likely sexually assaults and murdered them there.
- He either lives very close or knows someone who does since he was aware of the situation. The person who gave him the inside scoop may not even know he is the killer - but he probably called a few times to check up on things and see how the search was going with the intent to go back and drop the bodies.
- He drove back in the wee hours of the morning and dropped the bodies.
It may not seem like it, but this monster is very meticulous. This person is likely highly educated and has a higher than average iq. Although i can see some semblance in RL, he is not the killer. I think RL is too sloppy.
I think LE knows full well who it is and is monitoring his steps. I think its a matter of time before they catch him.