IN IN - Ciera Breland Locklair 31, last seen in GA, POI husband Xavier Breland Jr, Carmel, 25 Feb 2022

[Dargon335]

What puzzles me a bit is the reason they went down there. We know he had a court date for the 24th that he missed but her dad made it sound like it was a visit. I wonder if her folks even knew he was due in court.

I've been thinking about this as well. We know XB had a court appearance scheduled for 24 February, and we would assume Ciera knew that as well. As an attorney, Ciera knew what would happen to XB if he didn't appear in court that day. We know XB and Ciera were at his mother's home that day, and we also know he did not appear in court. The part we do not know is whether XBs parents knew their son was scheduled to appear in court that day. If XB's mother was at home that day, and knew he was to appear in court, did she ask him about it? Did Ciera remind XB of that as well? We don't have any information about that so far.

So based on what's been released by LE and MSM so far we do not know what, or how much, XBs parents knew about XB's actions. Did they ask him? Or perhaps they didn't really want to know?

 

[FrostedGlass]

I thought, at first, that they didn't show up for his court date because she was not able to (for whatever reason). The fact that she was seen that evening blew that idea out of the water. If her folks knew she was supposed to be in court but didn't show up, that would have been a red flag for them.

Maybe his folks knew he was having problems but he blamed it all on the women.

 

[indicolite22]

IIRC, the cousin said a family member brought the dog to him; so I assumed she did not take the dog back to XB's mother's house.

SBM. I assumed that the dog and the baby were both found in Indiana. Anything else would likely raise suspicion. She was very attached to the dog. Ciera's parents travelled to Indiana to be with the baby, so they (or another relative) could have picked up the dog.

 

[indicolite22]

Interesting post (court document) and comments from 2 hours ago at: Where is Ciera (Locklair) Breland

XB's track record is looking worse by the day.

 

[Colorado303]

Based on all the timelines, it appears the last time that her close friends and family actually communicated with her was February 22, despite them trying to reach her multiple times. And I wonder if her Dad’s last conversation with her on 2/22 was text or actual call? It’s so strange that there is video of her at her Mother-in-Laws house in Johns Creek on February 24, according to police. I would have guessed that she went missing on February 22. Her mother-in-law has to know more info that could help police and the public find her.

Anyone else wondering how hard it would be to fake the time/date stamp on his mother’s security system?

 

[btfly547]

Anyone else wondering how hard it would be to fake the time/date stamp on his mother’s security system?

I don’t think that would change much in this case. The area the MIL lives in is upper middle/high class families. Large, newish homes and I’m willing to bet almost all have some kind of camera in place.

One article posted a couple pages back had pics of the neighborhood and the homes are all close together as well, maybe 1/4 lots if that much. I’m positive LE has much more digital evidence than they’re revealing right now. I also consider Johns Creek a safe area, meaning LE more than likely has a lot more time to dedicate to getting this solved compared with some other Atlanta suburbs.

 

[Dargon335]

Interesting post (court document) and comments from 2 hours ago at: Where is Ciera (Locklair) Breland
XB's track record is looking worse by the day.

IMO, XB's credibility is already at zero, and his family isn't far behind.

AFAIK we haven't seen any official statements from XB's parents concerning Ciera's disappearance. As I mentioned earlier, I find it highly unlikely that his mother, father, and other family members would know nothing about his violent tendencies in general, his numerous court appearances and arrests, the several PPOs against him, threats he made against his former wife, etc. All of these events are well documented. So while LE and the local community conducts searches, put up flyers, post supportive messages on SM, XB's family seems to be silently hiding in their homes. MOO.

So far we don't know much about this last known sighting of Ciera at her MIL's home, except the 7:17PM 2/24/22 timestamp of the video. At this point we don't know if that means she arrived there at 7:17PM, or left there at 7:17PM, or was seen outside briefly, etc. So far LE is keeping this information internal as the investigation moves forward, which is not surprising.

 

[Dargon335]

I thought, at first, that they didn't show up for his court date because she was not able to (for whatever reason). The fact that she was seen that evening blew that idea out of the water. If her folks knew she was supposed to be in court but didn't show up, that would have been a red flag for them. Maybe his folks knew he was having problems but he blamed it all on the women.

The fact that XB and Ciera both knew that he was scheduled to appear in court, but did not appear, is interesting. We know Ciera was seen AFTER the scheduled court appearance, so I wonder what discussions took place between Ciera and XB about skipping his court appearance? Possibly that led to an argument between them? MOO

 

[indicolite22]

AFAIK we haven't seen any official statements from XB's parents concerning Ciera's disappearance. As I mentioned earlier, I find it highly unlikely that his mother, father, and other family members would know nothing about his violent tendencies in general, his numerous court appearances and arrests, the several PPOs against him, threats he made against his former wife, etc. All of these events are well documented. So while LE and the local community conducts searches, put up flyers, post supportive messages on SM, XB's family seems to be silently hiding in their homes. MOO.

We don't know what Xavier's family told police. It's possible that they were advised by an attorney not to talk to the media. If something bad happened after Ciera and Xavier left his mother's house, then his family likely wouldn't know where to look for her. They could probably provide insight into what happened at their home.

So far we don't know much about this last known sighting of Ciera at her MIL's home, except the 7:17PM 2/24/22 timestamp of the video. At this point we don't know if that means she arrived there at 7:17PM, or left there at 7:17PM, or was seen outside briefly, etc. So far LE is keeping this information internal as the investigation moves forward, which is not surprising.

If she was seen on surveillance at the MIL's address, it would make more sense to be last seen leaving. If she had only been seen arriving, but not leaving, there would be room for speculation that something happened to her at the home. So far nobody suggested that.

 

[vls12345]

AFAIK we haven't seen any official statements from XB's parents concerning Ciera's disappearance. As I mentioned earlier, I find it highly unlikely that his mother, father, and other family members would know nothing about his violent tendencies in general

Since XB has been a perpetrator of DV, it's possible that his parents, any siblings, or other family members may have also been victims of DV at his hands at some point.... MOO. (So, yes, I agree that they would probably know what he has done or is capable of.)

 

[Cherith.Barbieri]

Following this case.
My opinion is that even if there was an argument and she left voluntarily, Ciera wouldn't have left her baby.
From the articles posted she appears to be a responsible individual ; so to have been missing this long doesn't bode well.
How frightening and sad this is for all who love her.

 

[Dargon335]

My opinion is that even if there was an argument and she left voluntarily, Ciera wouldn't have left her baby.

Agreed. From what I've read it's very doubtful Ciera would willingly leave her son. I don't see that happening.

If she was seen on surveillance at the MIL's address, it would make more sense to be last seen leaving. If she had only been seen arriving, but not leaving, there would be room for speculation that something happened to her at the home. So far nobody suggested that.

Yes this does make sense. I think that whatever happened between Ciera and XB likely took place after they left his mother's home. If XB harmed Ciera while at at his mother's home, then his mother and anyone else in the house would be witnesses and therefore directly involved in a trial.

Regarding XB's parents not making any public statements or assisting with searches, I agree with this:

We don't know what Xavier's family told police. It's possible that they were advised by an attorney not to talk to the media.

I can see this happening. Logically, if XB's parents have retained an attorney then it's very possible they've been advised not to say anything or appear in public. We can certainly hope that his parents are fully cooperating with LE.

 

[Dargon335]

Just saw this a short time ago.

FBI offering $10,000 reward in disappearance of missing Carmel woman Ciera Breland

[...]
Breland's husband reported her missing on Feb. 26 to the Carmel Police Department, however the FBI says there is no evidence that Breland ever returned to Indiana after the trip to Georgia.

Breland's last known location in Georgia was at 10545 Highgate Manor Ct. on Feb. 24 just after 7 p.m., according to the FBI. She was driving a white 2017 Volkswagon Tiguan with GA license plates RMB 5869.

Carmel police have named Breland's husband a "person of interest" in her disappearance, but they have not released any additional details about the connection.

Breland's husband has not been criminally charged with her disapperaance but has been arrested and remains in custody on an unrelated warrant out of Coweta County, Georgia. He was extradicted back to Georgia to face those charges last week.
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[Gardenista]

Details from Zoom call contradict story missing woman’s husband told police about her disappearance

 

[Dargon335]

Details from Zoom call contradict story missing woman’s husband told police about her disappearance

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In the video, he says she’s been kidnapped, which is dramatically different from what he told police.
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Johns Creek Police Captain Todd Hood told Winne that account differs from the one he gave police. “What did Xavier Breland tell police in Indiana when he reported Ciera Locklair Breland missing?” Winne asked Hood. “That she had just walked away from the residence the night before,” Hood said. “He did not say that she was kidnapped?” Winne asked Hood. “No. According to Carmel, Indiana Police Department, that’s correct. That’s not what was passed on to us,” Hood said.
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So now XB is claiming that Ciera was kidnapped? Where did XB come up with this new 'kidnapping' story? As I mentioned earlier, his credibility is zero IMO. Based on what we know so far of XB's controlling personality it's likely Ciera was rarely out of his sight to begin with.

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Channel 2 Action News has made several efforts to try to get Breland Jr.’s side, including trying to reach defense attorneys by phone and email. Winne went to an address we understand belongs to a relative of Breland Jr.’s. The person behind the door told him to go away.
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No surprise there.

 

[indicolite22]

He told Ciera had been kidnapped to his (step) children. Now he can claim he was speculating, although it's strange that he didn't share the same concern with police. Then he also said that Ciera wasn't coming back and that he'd find her. This guy isn't a smart criminal. I hope he's not getting away with it due to luck. He could be charged without a body, but it would have to be proven that she's no longer alive and that he had a hand in it.

The disappearance reminds me of Jennifer Dulos, where the husband could have disposed of her body along the route between her and his home.

 

[Dargon335]

Yes this is the first time I've heard anything about 'kidnapping' in this case. So is XB telling his step children Ciera was 'kidnapped' when she supposedly walked to the CVS store in Carmel? That makes no logical sense IMO.

 

[carbuff]

Yes this is the first time I've heard anything about 'kidnapping' in this case. So is XB telling his step children Ciera was 'kidnapped' when she supposedly walked to the CVS store in Carmel? That makes no logical sense IMO.

Not that I want to give this creep the benefit of the doubt, but he may have felt it would be easier on the kids to make them think that a bad person took her than to lie about her running away from them. Taking into account that he obviously wouldn't tell them the truth.

 

[indicolite22]

Not that I want to give this creep the benefit of the doubt, but he may have felt it would be easier on the kids to make them think that a bad person took her than to lie about her running away from them. Taking into account that he obviously wouldn't tell them the truth.

Those are not Ciera's kids but his ex's. It's possible that Ciera never met them.

 

[carbuff]

Those are not Ciera's kids but his ex's. It's possible that Ciera never met them.

Thanks, I got the parentage mixed up...