Publicity Stunt or Reward-splitting alternative?

[matou]

Although I don't believe it is a hoax or publicity stunt, it could explain why LE were constantly at Kyron's home.

 

[Curious Me]

This thread has made me start hoping that Kyron is still alive and passed to someone else. LE might know who has him but not where? Oh, so frustrating.

 

[Psychout]

Thanks everybody for your kind welcome!

I also think this is very unlikely, but I still think it is interesting to consider. I think that even *if* the authorities did suspect that it could be an extortion plot at this point, without concrete evidence they would still need to be exploring other options. In the case of Sharon Matthews, (according to wikipedia at least) the police questioned about 1500 motorists and 3,000 houses, and there were more than 250 LE and 60 detectives working on the case in the weeks following the disappearance, so it is possible that something such as an extortion plot could be covered up for a while. The police also set up a missing person's site for the child.

Also, even if they have suspicions, they could still be withholding info from the press and not naming an official suspect, bc even if Kyrons being held, that doesn't mean he's not at risk of being killed.

 

[Elphaba]

I've thought on it... I've pondered if it is a stunt to ultimately push towards suing the school system because he went "missing" on their watch.

 

[momtective]

Yes, I have considered this theory and the mere thought of such a stunt just infuriates me.

 

[matou]

Did LE release photos of what Kyron looks like without his glasses? If this is a hoax, about attention-seeking behaviour or about collecting a reward, Kyron would have to look different than he normally does. I hope this is what this is about and he is alive somewhere. The family has been silent and the only 'voice' calling out to Kyron by a family member isn't even vocalizing, she's written a letter. A very strange case. Every player in this case gives me a weird-on, including the PTA lady.

 

[For The Kids]

Hi! Longtime lurker, first-time poster.

Like many here, I have been following Kyron's missing person's case closely in the media for the past two weeks, and have my own suspicions of who is involved.

That said, I've been trying to come up with an alternative perspective of what could have happened, and wanted to start this thread to see if this thought has crossed anyone's mind. If this is inappropriate, or should be placed in another thread, I apologize.

Has the thought crossed anyone else's mind that this case could possibly be a publicity or reward-splitting stunt, re: Balloon Boy or Shannon Matthews? The reason I ask this is because of all the strange "coincidences" in this case and that LE has stated this is an "isolated" incident, yet there has been no reported evidence of a crime. It would also explain the (subjective) apathy of some of the people close to the case, the irony of the CSI shirt, and why the entire case sounds like something out of a television drama.

For anyone unfamiliar with the Shannon Matthews case, Shannon Matthews was a 9-year-old girl reported missing after being dropped off in front of her school in Britain. Her disappearance launched one of the largest missing person's investigations in the country and took place shortly after the disappearance of Madeleine McCann. In the end it turns out that the girl's mother had handed her off to a man (and perv) related to her boyfriend, under agreement that they would split the reward money. The 9-year-old girl was found ALIVE less than a month later, and in close proximity to where she was reported missing.

Media source: http://www.guardian.co.uk/uk/shannon-matthews-kidnap

Any thoughts?

Karen Matthews was also seeing the guy she " gave" him to. It happened just a few miles from me.

 

[x_files]

It also crossed my mind that it's an attention getting thing like Munchhausen by Proxy Syndrome. Instead of making the child sick someone fabricates a story to garner attention. The plan could backfire if they are being watched too closely and they can't deliver food and water.

I must admit it has crossed my mind as well because of a "media blackout" at first.
I think there's a bizarre reality tv syndrome that is causing attention seekers to do anything to be on tv including a sick crime to be on Nancy Grace.
I think Casey Anthony and Misty Cummings loves the infamy. It's possible the coverage of Caylee Anthony caused Misty or someone else to get an idea. JMO.
But, the longer this goes on I doubt it's the case. I would love o see it as a hoax and the boy is returned.

 

[DMansMom]

Psychout & Dmansmom

Thanks, Kimster! I appreciate all that you all are doing here to unravel this mystery of a little boy who has gone missing so mysteriously in Oregon!

 

[Curious Me]

Did LE release photos of what Kyron looks like without his glasses? If this is a hoax, about attention-seeking behaviour or about collecting a reward, Kyron would have to look different than he normally does. I hope this is what this is about and he is alive somewhere. The family has been silent and the only 'voice' calling out to Kyron by a family member isn't even vocalizing, she's written a letter. A very strange case. Every player in this case gives me a weird-on, including the PTA lady.

:shocked2: Actually, I understand completely.

 

[annalyzer]

Nope, never crossed my mind.

 

[nursebeeme]

love it matou = "weird-on"

 

[Emeralgem]

Never thought of this being a hoax perpetrated for attention or monetary gain, but I would rather believe this is a hoax and he is safe somewhere than believe he was harmed and is possibly deceased...And IF that is the case hopefully they find him soon and then prosecute those responsible after they find him.

 

[BringKyronHome]

I have considered this as well....but only because I find myself scouring every possibility that would bring this child home unharmed. I feel in my heart that he is still alive.

In terms of the 'isolated incident'

It has been stated that there is no reason to believe that it is not isolated. Which is very different from this is an isolated incident. I believe that Gates also said that nothing can be ruled out including stranger to stranger abduction.

 

[Deeemdee]

after balloon boy one of the msm outlets had a little slide show of other famous hoaxes (wish I would find it for you) but trust me... there are plenty of them!

Missing child hoaxes done so the parent can get attention? I'd like to hear more. There certainly are plenty of false abduction claims done when the parent or guardian has actually murdered the child. Not the same thing.

 

[sofia76]

Must say, it's never crossed my mind for an instant that it was a hoax, but like many others have said here, I now wish it were a hoax - if only because it would mean Kyron is still alive and not being molested somewhere.

It's hard for me to imagine someone doing such a thing and thinking they can get away with it, but some people really are that egotistical and stupid. I have no real sense of the Horman's finances, but it's hard for me to think they are super hard up for cash, owning a mustang and living in Skyline area. They don't seem to be extravagant people (Mustang aside), judging from the clothing the kids wear, and their modest home. Also, Terri is a stay at home mom, which is - let's face it - a luxury these days. If they needed more money, she could try to find a job (although prolly not in teaching as teaching jobs are almost impossible to come by in Oregon right now).

I think for someone to put on that kind of hoax for MONEY, they would have to be broke and with little to no money coming in. Kaine has a good job at Intel; I know that position pays well, so why give that up? If such a hoax were to happen, it would have to be for attention - like the Richard Heene (Balloon Boy Dad). But the Hormans have no noted history of attention-seeking antics.

So I think it's an interesting idea, but can't think of how it fits with this family.

 

[Curious Me]

Odd things abound in this case for it to have happened. Kyron wasn't even reported missing for hours because of an odd misunderstanding.

"Weird On" is a great word. Thanks Matou.

 

[MsFacetious]

Also, even if they have suspicions, they could still be withholding info from the press and not naming an official suspect, bc even if Kyrons being held, that doesn't mean he's not at risk of being killed.

Absolutely. If someone panics, who knows what they might do.

Also, it may not be a "hoax" but could still be a "hand off". Obviously the hoax would be reporting him missing if you know where he is. But, not doing it to bring him back and get the reward money.

Shannon Dedrick, Shaniya Davis and Shannon Matthews all fit this, with very different outcomes and motives behind it. None were direct parental murders or abductions.

When you "sell" your child, or "hand off" your child, you have no control over what that person does with them. You may think they will be a Shannon, they could end up a Shaniya even if you just intended for them to be gone for a couple weeks.

I don't think it is likely in this case. I also don't think it would guarantee he'd be alive either. If it was something like that in this case... They could be looking at someone for handing him off, as well as someone else for actually causing his disappearance after that. Like Shaniya. It would explain still searching as they have been too.

 

[For The Kids]

Absolutely. If someone panics, who knows what they might do.

Also, it may not be a "hoax" but could still be a "hand off". Obviously the hoax would be reporting him missing if you know where he is. But, not doing it to bring him back and get the reward money.

Shannon Dedrick, Shaniya Davis and Shannon Matthews all fit this, with very different outcomes and motives behind it. None were direct parental murders or abductions.

When you "sell" your child, or "hand off" your child, you have no control over what that person does with them. You may think they will be a Shannon, they could end up a Shaniya even if you just intended for them to be gone for a couple weeks.

I don't think it is likely in this case. I also don't think it would guarantee he'd be alive either. If it was something like that in this case... They could be looking at someone for handing him off, as well as someone else for actually causing his disappearance after that. Like Shaniya. It would explain still searching as they have been too.

With the Shannon Matthews case Karen was having a relationship with the other party involved. She was fully involved in the guy keeping Shannon out of sight. They tried to get money from the McCanns but it didnt work. Luckily the police eventually went there and little Shannon was in the bottom of a bed. She had been drugged over the period she was " missing"

 

[PoppyH]

It had crossed my mind as well, That it could be a hoax/ att getting scheme