GUILTY SC - HT, 4, Johns Island, 13 Feb 2018 *Arrest*

[Canaille]

If H was targeted for kidnapping I would think the perpetrator would have been prepared to kill the mother, not beat her. I have previous heard that brutal beatings typically indicate a personal relationship and rage toward the victim. If the mother knew the man she would likely have said if he abducted her child. This is a harrowing scenario, I’m not sure what to make of it all. Why would someone do this?

Good point. Why not just knock her unconscious to take the child? Why beat her severely?

 

[keepitsimplestupid]

Maybe she put up a fight?! I sure as heck would if I felt threatened with my small children in my house.

 

[Gardener1850]

Good point. Why not just knock her unconscious to take the child? Why beat her severely?

Maybe she fought back trying to protect her child.

 

[liltexans]

Please stop speculating about H's paternity. We have been told in this morning's press conference that H's father is in the Coast Guard and rushed back from his out of town training immediately upon getting the news that his wife was beaten and his daughter was missing.

 

[liltexans]

https://twitter.com/dchard/status/963875674179231744

Debi Chard Lockwood
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@dchard
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FBI Child Abduction Rapid Deployment team in the search for 4 yr old HT

 

[Steelslady]

Maybe she put up a fight?! I sure as heck would if I felt threatened with my small children in my house.

Bet your bottom no one would get one of my children without a fight. I might lose, but I will die to protect them with all of my heart and soul. Mine are all adults, and Momma Bear would do everything she could to keep them safe to this day.

I can't believe people are wondering why he beat her- it's quite clear, he wanted H. Perhaps when she was unconscious, he thought she was dead!

 

[Zanch2]

Maybe she put up a fight?! I sure as heck would if I felt threatened with my small children in my house.

I feel confident she did put up a fight. This didn’t seem to deter the perp. Why would he leave her behind if she could identify him? Perhaps he thought he did kill her because she was unconscious.

 

[keepitsimplestupid]

I agree. He might as well kill her (in his mind). He probably thought he did.

 

[LadyL]

what does 'lowcountry' mean?

The neighborhood looks like the garages are in the back of the homes and there's most likely an alleyway between them, anyone know if that's the case? That community style is popular in the lowcountry.

 

[Gardener1850]

https://twitter.com/ashblackstone/status/963877845205430273

"LIVE AT 4 P.M. There will be a press conference with police and Charleston city officials concerning the search for missing 4 year old #HeidiTodd --> WATCH it live on @ABCNews4 or http://abcnews4.com"

This seems to be their live channel: http://abcnews4.com/watch

But it's currently a black screen for me. Anyone have the presser up?

 

[NewMama]

http://abcnews4.com/watch

Seems to be starting now.

Eta - reporters are talking but mentioned waiting on press conference to start.

 

[Gardener1850]

what does 'lowcountry' mean?

I think it's a region of South Carolina.

 

[ckfadell]

what does 'lowcountry' mean?

Lowcountry is simply a term used in South Carolina that describes the location in the state. The Charleston area is considered 'Lowcountry' because it is in the lower part of the state. The Greenville area, by contrast, is commonly referred to as 'Upstate', because it is more northern. I hope that clarifies it!

 

[Hraefn]

H still missing; asking all citizens to be on the lookout

 

[CodeSiren]

releasing a sketch of a person of interest. has a flame tattoo and a lightning tattoo on his face

 

[Elainera]

Harve Jacobs‏ @policereporter

Charleston Mayor Tecklenburg says HT is still missing. Call 843 619 6123 if you have info. #chsnews

https://twitter.com/policereporter/status/963881681286565893

 

[liltexans]

The audio is hard to hear, but I caught them say "critical situation". H is still missing. They need the public's help. They are asking the media to spread the word to ask citizens to be on the lookout for H.

 

[Gardener1850]

Sketch of a POI being released

 

[Blef]

releasing a sketch of a person of interest. has a flame tattoo and a lightning tattoo on his face

That has to be distinctive. Surely someone would recognize those tattoos

 

[perfectingpink]

H is still missing.
Tip line: 8436196123.

New info:
Person of interest, not a suspect but may have information.
Flame on one side and lightening bolt on the other side of face.
Have a sketch.