Not VOH, but going from memory VOH said she was there enough to feel comfortable, and I think VOH saw her there a number of times. I tend to go by what VOH says as he/she is verified and has been very factual yet discreet in information given (thank you VOH!). Her family is just going by heresay, and possibly in protection mode - not wanting anyone to think badly of her, and still wanting to put out that her marriage was intact. And please, I'm not bashing family in anyway, but they are getting their info second hand too.
I wish there was more to go on for LE. It seems as if this is at such a stand still. Unless they know more than they are saying (like Mickey Shunick) and are building a case. I commend the searchers and their dedication. I still don't think she will be found locally, just my gut.
Both of my brothers were stationed at Fort Bragg, Army Special Forces, Green Berets, so I feel a connection to Kelli. I had a number of good times down there when visiting my brothers, and hung out at their favorite bar hangouts with them and their friends. Weekends were a time to relax and kick back a little. Kelli was a soldier, and I respect her for that, and I feel horrible for whatever happened to her. My heart goes out to her family.