In any event, someone knows something regarding POI or Chelsea's whereabouts. I think we agree that it is very unlikely that Chelsea left w/ a complete stranger. IMO, there are 3 possible scenarios.
1.) Chelsea knew POI, as an acquaintance or a friend from her past. Maybe, POI lived in the community or attended her high school or church (maybe POI was friends w/ one of Chelsea's siblings). She may have had no contact w/ this person in years. However, she was comfortable/familiar enough to accept a ride w/ POI. If this is the case, POI is familiar w/ others in the community.
2.) As we know, Chelsea attended similar parties on the property before. She also followed/supported the band, on a regular basis. She attended several of the bands events at different venues. IMO, Chelsea knew or connected w/ POI from past events, maybe, (but not likely) Chelsea only met POI that evening. However, either way, someone still knows something. I do not believe Chelsea just struck up a conversation, at the end of the night, w/ some random man and trusted this person enough to accept a ride home. Regardless, throughout the course of the night or at another venue, someone must have seen POI/ Chelsea interacting w/ one another. Chelsea did not have a DL, which means she attended these various events, w/ at least one other person. I am curious if LE has questioned ALL of Chelsea's friends, including friends not present at Halloween Party? Also, friends or contacts that she hasn't communicated w/ in awhile? At Chelsea's age, I think it is normal for ones network and circle of friends, to cycle & change often (as friends go to college, move out of the community & state, enter/return from the military, and fall in/out of love). I feel it is possible, that someone may be unintentionally, withholding critical information, as the POI sketch may not strike a cord w/ them (maybe POI sketch is WAY OFF!).
3.) POI did not attend Halloween party, as POI may have been present only to pick Chelsea up. This could explain why nobody, other then Vendor really seems to recognize POI. Vendor recalls Chelsea/POI talking together, very late in the evening (around 3:15am), near the entrance of the parking lot. We also know Chelsea made several phone calls throughout the night, even calling, her own cell phone. However, in this scenario, there should be a link to POI. You would think one of Chelsea's friends, co-workers, family members would recognize POI or that POI could be identified by forensic analysis of Chelsea's personal belongings (cell phone or computer records). Even, if someone has a solid alibi for the night of 10/25, does their alibi extend into the very early morning hours of 10/26? Typically, bars close at 2:00/2:30am, people tend to go their separate ways at this hour. People may be confused or have ruled out potential POI's because of the timing in the early morning. Could this be a reason POI hasn't been identified?
