GUILTY PA - Carlesha Freeland-Gaither, 22, Germantown, 2 November 2014 - #1

[mpnola]

I thought it WAS her phone. If it was his then they would know who he was already, right? I think so anyway.

Sorry. That wasn't clear. We know he didnt get the pin number that she had a reminder in her phone because her phone was knocked out of her hand and left on the street (which means he wouldnt be able to look in it for a pin number). Does that make sense? I'm afraid my brain might already be asleep.

 

[FindHG]

Well, I have read that demonstrating that you had no concealed weapons was the origin of the modern day handshake, but can't think of any circumstance in which a tiny woman would have gone for that strategy on a dark street with a man coming up quickly behind her. Because....what was she going to do if he DID have a gun or a knife? Honestly, I'm a short woman myself and not only everything I've ever learned about self-defense would tell me not to let someone get a hold on me if I could help it, my own instincts would be screaming at me to get away, not try to play weapon detective with someone who so clearly outweighed me.

It's very common knowledge depending on the the neighborhood and experience. She had had enough time to ascertain he was following her and his right hand was hidden. She reacted with street smart and went toward a well lit corner, but he over-powered her too far from others who were of a mind to help.

 

[Kaliste]

I hate to leave this thread for the night but I need some sleep, Hoping something breaks overnight. Hang in there Carlesha!

 

[LaborDayRN]

This article says the witness described the attacker as having a "large knife. "

http://newyork.cbslocal.com/2014/11...fe-return-of-woman-kidnapped-in-philadelphia/

Please be okay Carlesha! So many people are looking and praying for you!

 

[concernedmother]

It doesnt seem like it would be too hard to identify this guy. The pics are pretty clear.

 

[2Hope4]

I can't watch the other video. I don't think I'll ever get these images out of my brain as it is. Gut wrenching, terrifying, helplessness, I just can't do it at this time. As for the right or left handedness...he pulled back his RIGHT fist to strike her in the video first released. Very possible he injured that hand. Commonly called a boxer's break. They are painful. Could be why in the store video he isn't using his right hand. In the first video, he didn't appear left handed, but anything is possible. I pray this creep is caught SOON!!! He has no boundaries, no fear! Calm, cool, collected, as if it's just another boring day. I cannot comprehend! I do NOT like that he purchased the items for one person. That sadly is not good. At first I saw him buying what looked like water, and I was thinking maybe it was for Carlesha, or an injury, but even that doesn't really make sense to me. Why not go through a drive through? Why not get water from a water hose, or something. I don't know, but this dude is very dangerous!!! I hate even typing this, but I wonder if she was being strangled in that car, and that's why she quit fighting? Something happened in that car. Gosh I pray she's alive and able to get some help.

 

[2Hope4]

And yes I know paragraphs and used them above, but it jumbled it all together instead!

 

[DexterMorgan]

Where is the store video?

 

[FindHG]

I feel numb watching the video. Poor poor Carlesha Freeland Gaither. May she be found alive.

 

[Jilllian]

I've watched this video over and over.
Check out the tail lights on the car.
Is it just me, or do they go on and off repeatedly? At first I thought they were reflections from the lights of the car that pulled in, but they're not.
You can see that he hits her, puts her in the back seat, they struggle, he opens the driver's side door to get in, and then pulls away. Just as he pulls away, the tail of the car is still moving.
Either Carlesha is still fighting at this point on her own, or there is someone in the back seat with her.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SsuY6zze1Zs&app=desktop

ETA: link

 

[verbonica]

Yep....By going through particular social media sites....I also spoke to another sleuther on whether this could the person.

I am working on the theory that this is a known person to her. I could be completely wrong, but its too important not to try.

Who were you saying "Yep" to in this post? It appears directly below katydid's, it looks like you are addressing her post about the look-alike.

 

[Metry504]

Where is the store video?

http://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/local/Reward-Germantown-Abduction-281446151.html

 

[Claireishere]

I'm sure this may have been pointed out already and I haven't seen the answer but in the store what does he pay with? There's a skip in the footage there. Are they handing him back cash or a credit card receipt? Secondly where all has her card been used? It's confusing from the reporting. Was it just in the close area or did it go over state lines?

 

[verbonica]

I'm sure this may have been pointed out already and I haven't seen the answer but in the store what does he pay with? There's a skip in the footage there. Are they handing him back cash or a credit card receipt? Secondly where all has her card been used? It's confusing from the reporting. Was it just in the close area or did it go over state lines?

bbm

The PNC Bank ATM and this convenience store are in Aberdeen, Maryland (early Monday morning), so yes, it went over state lines almost immediately.

 

[Abstar80]

Who were you saying "Yep" to in this post? It appears directly below katydid's, it looks like you are addressing her post about the look-alike.

Yeah not sure whats going on with the posts, a couple seem to repeat themselves.

I was replying "yep" to the comment of: Wow, Really.

 

[FindHG]

Even if you are wrong, it's better to be safe than sorry!! There's a life in danger so do not worry, I am sure they value all tips they are receiving.

Known or not, based on his actions he may have been tracking and timing his attack to that dark corner way before he parked, but she made it to the well lit cross street and across the street. She also made it hard for him to pull out his knife by putting her hand out, giving her what may have been a chance to get away. Carlesha Gaither did not give up, I think.

 

[RSC]

Ugh. I just can't even bear to watch this. Poor, poor girl.

 

[Soulmagent]

It doesnt seem like it would be too hard to identify this guy. The pics are pretty clear.

I dunno, he looks like a normal guy. Nothing stands out . I would think ,alot of people could be like,yea it might be him and it really not be, or people thinking it cant be him and it really be him. His car is even overly normal..who notices a grey 2002 taurus?

The only thing I noticed was that he had different shoes on in the store than when he abducted Carlesha, and I only think that I am not placing bets on it.

 

[hockeymom4]

Is it the same guy in the abduction, ATM, and the store?

 

[Abstar80]

Is it the same guy in the abduction, ATM, and the store?

Are you asking personal opinion wise? Or if its been confirmed?

Personal opinion wise I say yes it is due to the manner in which this person walks and his height. Mainstream media are posting all of the things you mentioned together, so I would assume it has been indicated heavily to them that we should be looking for one person.