Regroup/Refocus for 2013

[Cubby]

Researching the TWA records got me thinking again about how much more seems to be online than even 2-3 years ago. More and more 'vintage' or older HS yearbooks are being added online. Who knows there might be something out there about the restaurants the two G's frequented

It might be a good time for those who have some time to delve back into some of the unanswered questions we had some time ago. Perhaps now that this case has a forum, scanning some of the threads might bring something back such as the sportsman club. Seka or a few other avenues that fell by the wayside.

Just because it couldn't be found a year or two ago doesn't mean it might not be online now. I don't want anyone to be hesitant to bump :bump: a thread to bring it current and ask if we can discuss this again.

 

[Skully]

Firefly75,
I've just been using the "contact us" link at the bottom of the 48 Hours Mystery website. When I get some time, I'll look into other ways to contact them as well.

I emailed the producer last year and we exchanged several emails. She even had a board meeting to see if they would consider doing a show on Anna. They turned her down. She did tell me that she did know the producer that worked with Anna's mom when they first came out to shoot the footage and she is aware of the story and of Anna's case. She told me if we found any new evidence or anything that would update the story line, to contact her. The only thing I know that is new, is the file from the FBI that was sent to Anna's mom and the fact there is a discrepancy in the time line for Anna's dad. Had to do with a receipt. I don't think that would be enough to do a show on.

 

[Annasmom]

I emailed the producer last year and we exchanged several emails. She even had a board meeting to see if they would consider doing a show on Anna. They turned her down. She did tell me that she did know the producer that worked with Anna's mom when they first came out to shoot the footage and she is aware of the story and of Anna's case. She told me if we found any new evidence or anything that would update the story line, to contact her. The only thing I know that is new, is the file from the FBI that was sent to Anna's mom and the fact there is a discrepancy in the time line for Anna's dad. Had to do with a receipt. I don't think that would be enough to do a show on.

Thank you, Bern, for doing this. It looks as if RAI in Rome isn't going to use the story either, but the documentary maker did send me a DVD last week of the bus trip movie which he managed to restore.

 

[Annasmom]

Just a note that WWW.SearchingforAnna.com has been taken down. I do not have access to the details on this.

 

[Annasmom]

Just a note that WWW.SearchingforAnna.com has been taken down. I do not have access to the details on this.

I figured out how to renew the name and paid for another year's hosting, but the page has not come back up. It was a lot of money for me. I'm still stuck about how to get the page(s) back. Does anybody have any ideas?

 

[smile22]

i just clicked on the link and the page is up and running all the info is still up there

 

[Annasmom]

i just clicked on the link and the page is up and running all the info is still up there

So it is! I guess I must have done something right after all!

 

[Firefly75]

Has Anna ever been featured on Unsolved Mysteries? Would you consider that if she hasn't? Either Anna herself or someone who knew her could be watching.

http://www.unsolved.com/

 

[Annasmom]

Has Anna ever been featured on Unsolved Mysteries? Would you consider that if she hasn't? Either Anna herself or someone who knew her could be watching.

http://www.unsolved.com/

No, there has never been a story about Anna on a national show. I don't know whether anyone has suggested Unsolved Mysteries, but certainly it would be a good idea.

 

[Firefly75]

They seem to be accepting new story submissions, and it seems quite a few cases featured on their website have been solved due to someone from the audience recognizing the person featured and phoning in with a tip. They also do cases of children who were sold for adoption (by sickos like Ethel Nation, etc.). It might be worth giving it a try and showing all age-progression photos and anything Anna might remember (photos of the farm perhaps?).

I wonder what other TV shows there are in the US that would give Anna's case the exposure it needs. I seem to vaguely remember Dr. Phil did a feature on Benjaman Kyle - someone correct me if I'm wrong please - but I've no idea what sort of show Dr. Phil actually is, would he do Anna's story or not. I'm not familiar with American TV at all, but perhaps those who are could help with suggestions? Several different shows might be a good idea, especially since they probably get different audience profiles.

I've no idea how that would be organized, I suppose the first step would be for you (Annasmom) or Dr.Douggie (sorry if I've just misspelt your name!) to get in touch with them and find out what they need to know/do to feature a case. It might not work and it will cause you a lot of heartache all over again, but perhaps... perhaps someone out there will phone in with a tip, recognize the age-progression photos, remember something they overheard, recognize GB, GW, anything.

Someone must know something. Anna can't have just fallen off the edge of the earth back then in the seventies.

 

[smile22]

I sent unsolved a email with a brief synopsis of her case plus links to searching for Anna. and the links to her websleuths discussions. i also said that i hoped they gave her case some consideration and do a story on her

 

[Annasmom]

I sent unsolved a email with a brief synopsis of her case plus links to searching for Anna. and the links to her websleuths discussions. i also said that i hoped they gave her case some consideration and do a story on her

Thank you, Smile22.

 

[smile22]

also it wouldn't hurt if others send in a tip at the unsolved websites mention some key points about anna link them to searchingforanna and websleuths. the more letters they get the better her chances might be of being shown on tv

 

[smile22]

here is the link for anyone who wants it [email protected].

 

[Firefly75]

Thank you, smile 22. I have sent them an e-mail and included several links and information about the book, too. I do hope they can help.

Meanwhile, does anyone know of any other shows where Anna could get some much needed TV exposure?

Does anyone know of any big bloggers who might be willing to do a blog post about her, raising awareness and getting her story out? I am thinking 'big' bloggers with a huge number of readers. Like, say, Pioneer Woman, or something. Do you think that would be a good idea at all?

 

[Annasmom]

Today's Half Moon Bay Review has a big story titled "Still On the Case" about a county grant of $217,000 to address 120 cold cases dating back to the 1970s. The subheadline says "We have worked that (case) repeatedly...Some of the cold cases are boxed up in files, but Anna Waters is very much still in our office." You might be able to read this on line if you do a search on the Review. This was a complete surprise to me.

 

[smile22]

here is the link to the article i went to search under the headlines on the website but it didn't come up when i put in annas name it came up

http://www.hmbreview.com/community/article_78fde97e-a8b9-11e0-9231-001cc4c002e0.html

 

[Firefly75]

I'm glad to see the article, and that they haven't forgotten Anna!

 

[Annasmom]

here is the link to the article i went to search under the headlines on the website but it didn't come up when i put in annas name it came up

http://www.hmbreview.com/community/article_78fde97e-a8b9-11e0-9231-001cc4c002e0.html

Thanks, smile22. I tried earlier to get the link myself but couldn't find it!

 

[Annasmom]

Jaycee Dugard's memoir is pretty difficult to read, but it shows how very easily it is to abduct a child.