GUILTY NH - AH, 14, North Conway, 9 October 2013 - #10

[Mom24]

Here's my take on the whole thing, Stele, and let me preface this by saying I've been there so I'm going from my experience. I think the press conference was done for a variety of reasons. The fact that Abby had contacted her mother was out there and people were wondering what in the world was going on and they were questioning why they hadn't been told, what kind of contact, how many times Abby had been in contact with her family, etc. So they had a press conference to deal with the variety of issues that had arisen when the public became aware that Abby had been in contact with her family. I think the reason ZH looked like she did was because she was under a tremendous amount of stress, not only was her daughter missing but she had received a letter and now everyone knew she hadn't told them about it and they were making their own conclusions about why she hadn't told them. In my opinion the pc was more about explaining why the information hadn't been released and taking Zenya off the "hot plate" so to speak than about any information about the letter. The trouble is, in an investigation things are held and "secrets" are kept. Those secrets and withheld information can upset people and make them turn. There are things that go on that only the parents know and even the other children in the family don't know about, and people's feelings can get hurt when they feel there is a lie by omission. So now, not only did Zenya have to deal with the core issue of not knowing where her daughter is, she's also got to publicly face her friends and community and explain why she didn't tell everyone about a letter. I would expect her to look fearful, embarrassed, tense and anxious. When the facts came out, she was exonerated but I can imagine while they were waiting for the pc people were likely calling her and all it takes is one very outspoken townsperson to make a riot.
As for the chiefs letter, I think that was more about thanking the agencies that had rushed in to help and to ease the investigation to the next stage. I think he may have been addressing the fact that agencies were pulling back and to ease the tension that everyone must have been feeling. It's so hard to see the trucks pack up and the searchers leave and the person hasn't been found. It makes everyone feel like they didn't do their best, and I think he was trying to tell them they had done everythying they could and more and not to be disappointed.

 

[Mom24]

But runaway teens usually come back and don't miss their birthday, Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Years without a word to anybody. Yes there is a letter, but that letter caused LE to ask people to keep vigilant, for it to stay in the national news, to speak of other cases because of their grave concerns for her safety.

It depends on why someone runs away. Not sure myself whether Abby is a runaway or being held somewhere. Thing is, if she ran away because of something outside the family that was making her feel unsafe she might still stay away during holidays. I keep worrying about the timing of her disappearance. Did someone gain her trust and she got into a car because they promised her something special for her birthday? Or was her birthday coming up and she was upset about something and couldn't face another year in her situation? She had also just changed from middle school to high school, that can be an especially tough transition, were things not going the way she felt they should? I wonder why she turned on the path she was walking on, was it a shortcut? Was she going to meet someone? Or was she headed somewhere other than home?
I know we all assume she was walking home, but what if she wasn't headed home, that would also explain why she wasn't taking the bus like she was supposed to that day.

 

[cluciano63]

But runaway teens usually come back and don't miss their birthday, Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Years without a word to anybody. Yes there is a letter, but that letter caused LE to ask people to keep vigilant, for it to stay in the national news, to speak of other cases because of their grave concerns for her safety.

As do I, have grave concerns for her safety.
And I also did not say I believe she ran away...just that at times, LE is presenting this option. JMO

 

[LookingHoping]

As do I, have grave concerns for her safety.
And I also did not say I believe she ran away...just that at times, LE is presenting this option. JMO

Oh, Cluciano, I didn't mean it at you and didn't read it as you saying you believed she was (sorry mine came off that way ) ….. was just thinking out loud with my typing fingers.

 

[NH GIRL]

Thank you for that, mom24. As a personal friend to Zenya, it's hard to see people question her as a mom and a person. And as you stated, there are just some things that cannot be talked about so as not to interfere with the case. Every single thing she does, is in the best interest of her daughters safety and the investigation. Im sure ANY other parent in her shoes, would do exactly as asked by law enforcement. I know I would!

 

[LookingHoping]

It depends on why someone runs away. Not sure myself whether Abby is a runaway or being held somewhere. Thing is, if she ran away because of something outside the family that was making her feel unsafe she might still stay away during holidays. I keep worrying about the timing of her disappearance. Did someone gain her trust and she got into a car because they promised her something special for her birthday? Or was her birthday coming up and she was upset about something and couldn't face another year in her situation? She had also just changed from middle school to high school, that can be an especially tough transition, were things not going the way she felt they should? I wonder why she turned on the path she was walking on, was it a shortcut? Was she going to meet someone? Or was she headed somewhere other than home?
I know we all assume she was walking home, but what if she wasn't headed home, that would also explain why she wasn't taking the bus like she was supposed to that day.

I don't assume she was walking home. I've always said I think she got into a car with somebody she thought was safe, but wasn't. I bolded that in your post because it is what I've felt since the beginning. Whether she knew them in real life or knew them from the internet. Whether planned or not. I haven't a clue what her plan was that day, but I feel strongly enough that she got into a car and never got home that night nor over the next 3 months…strongly enough to make me not really care where she was going in that moment because it doesn't change her safety level (TO ME).

I wanted to add as a sort of side note to some other posts that I was a runaway as a teen. There was nothing going on in my family other than two amazing parents and siblings. I'm talking NOTHING NADA LOL They were a little stricter than others, that's all…but not those horrid nastily strict types. I had a little earlier of a curfew and wasn't allowed to watch R movies. Um, I did get to go out with friends weekend nights and they didn't always know exactly where we were going (or did we)… (just trying to paint the really nothing at all going on in my family, heck I think I got spanked once or so I was told but I don't remember itLOL)

My point is for those that believe she did runaway, it doesn't necessarily mean her family life was a horrible one or there were horrid things going on inside her home.

 

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[NH GIRL]

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It isn't nearly often enough that people hear a heartfelt thank you for their cooperation, hard work, support and kindness in times of crisis. The tremendous showing of collective concern in North Conway and across multiple agencies was and continues to be quite extraordinary.
The Chief's remarks just seemed like they came at a time when people needed to look around and acknowledge some of the good that still exists.
Just my opinion.

There are not enough THANK YOU's for the support given and shown thru all of this. I know that Zenya certainly appreciates every single person and their efforts in looking for Abby and for everyones positive thoughts and prayers to her in this horrific time.

 

[skibaboo]

:welcome: NH Girl.

Appreciate you joining up and getting verified, if there is anything we can do to help please let us know, and pass on our best wishes to Zenya. I know a lot of people are sharing Abby's photos, and tweeting still, we won't give up until she is found!

 

[skibaboo]

EDIT: Double post

 

[LookingHoping]

skibaboo really really appreciates you joining, NH Girl (sorry skibaboo, couldn't resist )

 

[NH GIRL]

:welcome: NH Girl.

Appreciate you joining up and getting verified, if there is anything we can do to help please let us know, and pass on our best wishes to Zenya. I know a lot of people are sharing Abby's photos, and tweeting still, we won't give up until she is found!

Thank you! We just need EVERYONE to keep sharing Abby's fliers and story, keep her name and face out there! Stay positive. We will find her. And bring her home!

 

[Mom24]

Sorry to keep banging the same drum over and over, but did we ever figure out Abby's exact route that day? Where the right hand turn was?

 

[skibaboo]

Sorry to keep banging the same drum over and over, but did we ever figure out Abby's exact route that day? Where the right hand turn was?

I think so, if you look back a few pages I think there is a map photo (heavy on the think, it's getting late here)

 

[Dixie811]

Thank you! We just need EVERYONE to keep sharing Abby's fliers and story, keep her name and face out there! Stay positive. We will find her. And bring her home!

Thanks for posting here! I haven't been posting much on Abby's thread recently, but I still read here daily and I am hoping she will make it home safe soon.

I think that Zenya has shown incredible strength as a woman and a mother.

 

[NH GIRL]

Thanks for posting here! I haven't been posting much on Abby's thread recently, but I still read here daily and I am hoping she will make it home safe soon.

I think that Zenya has shown incredible strength as a woman and a mother.

Thank you! Zenya really is an amazing mom/woman. Her strength and determination to find her daughter is just incredible. Everyone's support is really appreciated!!

 

[LookingHoping]

Can we all do this??? Posted on the Bring Abby Home website. They NEED OUR HELP This will really get her face out there on social media.



https://www.facebook.com/bringabbyhome

Thunderclap for Abby! <Mod Snip>https://www.thunderclap.it/projects/7514-bring-abby-home?locale=en

 

[NH GIRL]

Hey All! Im new to posting here, although I have followed the site since the beginning of Abby's disappearance. All the positive thoughts and support are very much appreciated. It's VERY important to keep Abby's face and story out there. Sharing everyday, to everyone you know. We NEED to keep her story going until she is home. The fb page to follow, the only page supported by Zenya, is the bring abby home page. www.facebook.com/bringabbyhome. There are a lot of great ideas and ways for people to help in our search. Please continue with all the positivity and prayers for Abby and her family. Zenya is very thankful to everyone who has helped and offered support thru this horrible situation. We WILL find Abby and bring her home!! Thank you!!!

 

[NH GIRL]

Can we all do this??? Posted on the Bring Abby Home website. They NEED OUR HELP This will really get her face out there on social media.



https://www.facebook.com/bringabbyhome

Thunderclap for Abby! <Mod Snip>https://www.thunderclap.it/projects/7514-bring-abby-home?locale=en

We need EVERYONE to support this! Blast Abby's face all over online, make EVERYONE aware of her story!

 

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