NC - Zahra Clare Baker, 10, Hickory, 9 Oct. 2010 #26

[ynotdivein]

Has it ever been reported in the media that the woodchipper was taken as evidence and taken apart, or that there was no evidence on the woodchipper?

Patty, I'll go back and look--I do remember reading something about them taking it apart. As for no evidence on the chipper, that hasn't been reported to my knowledge. Seemed like they got to that "blood on the engine or engine compartment" stage and it could have been from a worker with a cut finger, and then it was no longer an issue...

Can any of our locals comment on how the Anderson case (and other recent high profile cases involving the DA down there) may be impacting how LE is interacting with media and how much information they are letting out at this time?

 

[Wondergirl]

If EB was involved in Zahra's disappearance, do you think she would have the foresight to deliberately leave the girl's hearing aids behind?

Did she forget about them?

Did she wait until Zahra took them out and went to sleep, to attack her?

Did Zahra always take the hearing aids out, when she went to bed?

Are Zahra's fingerprints, the only ones on the hearing aids?

 

[Patty G]

Patty G, you were asking about the wood chipper. It was reported last week that they were, indeed, taking it apart to see if there was any evidence within the confines of its inner parts. I do not know anything more than that, and unfortunately, do not have time to search out a link for that information. I believe it was stated shortly after they finished up the search(es) at the site where the wood chipper was parked.

Thanks, if anyone remembers reading that the woodchipper was taken into evidence and taken apart, please post the link to the MSM article.

 

[wfgodot]

Thank you, I understand that. In my own defense the source is a place rather more highly regarded and respected among posters here for its overall attention to accuracy than many other similar sites. And it was the sentiments expressed in the post I found to have a ring of sincerity, I wasn't speaking as to the authenticity of the poster I do allow - and already said I do allow - that it may have been an impostor.

That doesn't change the fact that Zahra's mother is still a victim until we have proof of accuracy coupled with MSM links to show otherwise.

I agree with you totally in regards Zahra's mother. She is a victim but it does not aid her cause to support it with reference to an undocumented (for now) source, no matter the regard we both hold for the sentiments therein expressed.

 

[tehcloser]

Anyone have the link to the landfill presser handy? LE specifically said they were NOT looking for her body didn't he? I hate it when LE says one thing and the media decides to say something else.

 

[passionflower]

ita? what does that mean? What I was getting at is AB was trying to say that Z had her period!

ITA...I Totally Agree

 

[badhorsie]

ita? what does that mean? What I was getting at is AB was trying to say that Z had her period!

ITA- I totally agree

 

[Mrs G Norris]

This is true.. Sorry if I seemed judgmental. There is so much we will never know.. But the phrasing in the "letter" seems American. "StrangerDanger" seems to be an American phrase.. Someone from Australia please tell me if I'm on the right track.. all of this is my:twocents:

OK.....now aussiegirl is definitely Australian, you can tell because she says;

'all over the internet saying that the bio mum must not have loved her or gave a sh**'

That's as Aussie as you get. Now the response I have to say does sound American;

'please keep praying they find her'

..and other religious sentiments which are a little unusual for Australians, but not necessarily unheard of, the overall tone is softer than is usual for us, but if she put a lot of time into it she may have softened it herself or written it with Americans in mind.

It's really too close to call on her, and there's nothing in her letter which jumps out either way. But after re-reading it I would not be surprised if that was someone else, it did make me cry when I read it the first time, so it could be her....we'll find out I guess if it's verified.

There are also a couple of inconsistencies in there in regards to attempting to find Zahra, like her saying that she and her family tried to find her, then if she had known she was being abused she would have taken her away immediately. If she had wanted to find Zahra there are government departments which would have done so for her, and since Adam and his family lived in country towns they could have been tracked down in a very short time, she would have also been awarded at the very least visitation, and there is no suggestion there was a court order in place keeping Zahra from her.

If I had to put money on it I would say this is likely a supporter, JMO.

 

[NancyA]

This is true.. Sorry if I seemed judgmental. There is so much we will never know.. But the phrasing in the "letter" seems American. "StrangerDanger" seems to be an American phrase.. Someone from Australia please tell me if I'm on the right track.. all of this is my:twocents:

LOL. Now I understand. The first line of my post was referring to the fact I'd just read the person purporting to be Zahra's mother's post at the Hinky Meter. The rest of my post wasn't quoting her post, I'm pretty sure we're not allowed to do that and my bad I suppose I should have included the link. The rambling was all from ME including the stranger danger reference. It's also a common phrase in the UK where I come from although I do now live in the USA.

 

[Lera213]

At the start of this I use to give AB the benefit of the doubt that he was just a bad parent for not wanting to have anything to do with the Care of Z. Probably because he worked too much. THAT has changed...that man is involved as much as EB in my opinion. Listen to that 911 call again. He knew there was blood, he helped clean it up, but what he wasn't sure was if they got rid of it all or not, or if the cops would find any. That is why AB went on and on about her brooding, and insinuated to the 911 operator that Zahra was menstruating. This clearly in my minds eye, shows clear guilt.

 

[Lera213]

Ok thanks all for putting up with me. I'm going to try to sleep. I'm wired too much but will attempt. Be safe, and I pray Zahra is found TODAY!

 

[NancyA]

I agree with you totally in regards Zahra's mother. She is a victim but it does not aid her cause to support it with liberal quoting from an undocumented (for now) source, no matter the regard we both hold for the sentiments therein expressed.

Once again there was no liberal quoting of anything I read in the Hinky meter post, no quoting at all. I wrote that post about Maria Colwell and my feelings about Zahra and the sentiments expressed therein were ALL mine.

 

[ella971]

Ok thanks all for putting up with me. I'm going to try to sleep. I'm wired too much but will attempt. Be safe, and I pray Zahra is found TODAY!

Take a hot bath and curl up in bed.We will keep watch.Rest.

 

[wfgodot]

Once again there was no liberal quoting of anything I read in the Hinky meter post, no quoting at all. I wrote that post about Maria Colwell and my feelings about Zahra and the sentiments expressed therein were ALL mine.

My fault - I've changed the wording in my post. Still, my general argument holds. But we're both on the same side in re: Z's mother.

 

[Oriah]

Patty, I'll go back and look--I do remember reading something about them taking it apart. As for no evidence on the chipper, that hasn't been reported to my knowledge. Seemed like they got to that "blood on the engine or engine compartment" stage and it could have been from a worker with a cut finger, and then it was no longer an issue...

Can any of our locals comment on how the Anderson case (and other recent high profile cases involving the DA down there) may be impacting how LE is interacting with media and how much information they are letting out at this time?

You can call :
http://www.catawbacountync.gov/depts/elect/judicialofficials.pdf
and ask.
However, I think this is pretty telling:
http://www.shelbystar.com/news/mead-50885-case-attorney.html

 

[ynotdivein]

Patty, back to the wood chipper, this is about as detailed as I can find:

http://www2.hickoryrecord.com/news/2010/oct/13/9/investigators-search-burke-site-again-ar-453434/

"Saturday Causby gave his permission for law enforcement to search his property with a K-9 unit. He said they were looking for Zahra’s remains on his industrial wood chipper and a 4-foot high pile of wood chips.

Causby said the dog alerted on the chipper and the pile but two days of intense searching by a combined force of Hickory police, Burke County deputies, SBI agents and FBI agents failed to turn up any evidence."

 

[BritsKate]

New article up but no new news:

http://www.newstopic.net/pages/full...ak+in+case &id=10056448&instance=main_article

 

[netsleuther]

Thanks, if anyone remembers reading that the woodchipper was taken into evidence and taken apart, please post the link to the MSM article.

Alvin Webb, who lives next door, told NewsChannel 36 a deputy told him a cadaver dog smelled human remains on a mulch pile and on a wood chipper on the property. McDevitt said Tuesday night there have been "many hits" but none that he would call conclusive.

Source: http://www.wcnc.com/news/zahra-baker/Police-return-to-Burke-County-search-site-104880109.html

 

[Valhall]

Could be why the comment was removed because I went to find the original and could only see the one that was a copy and paste job.

The original comment is still there, just in another thread. Don't have time to look up the link right now, but it has not been removed.

While I can't confirm it is Zahra's mother, I can say I have also received an email from her and she is originating from Australia and I have her real name.

That's about all I can tell you right now.

 

[bellyup]

Thank you, I understand that. In my own defense the source is a place rather more highly regarded and respected among posters here for its overall attention to accuracy than many other similar sites. And it was the sentiments expressed in the post I found to have a ring of sincerity, I wasn't speaking as to the authenticity of the poster I do allow - and already said I do allow - that it may have been an impostor.

That doesn't change the fact that Zahra's mother is still a victim until we have proof of accuracy coupled with MSM links to show otherwise.

I don't think the post was worded at all like an Aussie. :twocents: