AMBER ALERT TN - Autistic teen Sebastian Wayne Drake Rogers, 15, missing in Hendersonville - Feb 27, 2024 #2

[DoctorRose]

I get your thinking and many of us want all of the parents to have not hurt this young man that has captured so many hearts. But, disappearing a child from your home is not going to bring you custody of another. In addition the resources spent on a hoax have criminal and financial consequences.

I’m not thinking a hoax so much as needing Sebastian to be away but not wanting to send him to Seth’s for whatever reason; maybe they thought his parenting style was too lenient and wanted to send him to someone who would be more strict.

I see what you mean though, Occam’s razor might point in a more upsetting direction.

 

[SMK777]

It is possible LE informed the parents that they have not found evidence of a crime. This statement, if made to them by LE, would certainly renew Seth's hopes.

That’s quite possible, yes.

 

[Knox]

Every other weekend, but was moving in full-time starting this summer

Was a reason stated for the change?

 

[IzzyBlanche]

So police seem to think that Sebastian is alive? Is that where we are now?

AFAIK, official police haven't made any public statements in weeks.

Which I find incredibly strange. You know the media has to have repeatedly asked what's going on.

Edited to add: Thanks for reminding me, @DeDee. The only thing I recall LE saying officially is something to the effect that there's no evidence it was foul play and there's no evidence it wasn't foul play.

Oh, that clears things right up. LOL

 

[SMK777]

Was a reason stated for the change?

That’s a very good question. I’ve never heard the reason.

 

[Megnut]

Quiet investigation.

LE isn't asking for help.

They've got this.

JMO

 

[IHAVENOCLUE]

On the NG interview KP said that the pond was only knee deep. Possibly the interest was his autism diagnosis and his affinity for water which was mentioned.

Just an idea....
Could there have been tracks/scents of other people close to Sebastian (leading towards the retention pond) that led LE to drain/investigate this area?

Just a thought....

 

[IHAVENOCLUE]

Just to clarify....
Was there a theory that someone could have carried him to the retention pond?

Who knows?

 

[ChatteringBirds]

My guess is that maybe they sent him somewhere for intensive behavioral training. That is like the only place I can imagine them sending him where he would be (relatively) safe and they wouldn’t have told Seth about it.

It wouldn't make sense to think you would be more likely to get custody of your daughter if authorities thought your stepson mysteriously disappeared. If that were the goal, they could have just fast-tracked him moving in with his father. Also if he was at a "boot camp," that would have come out by now. The camp would not keep this secret.

 

[Megnut]

My theory.

No one knew, at 6 pm, that Sebastian would be missing at 6 am.

IMO something blew up at 9 pm and it's been aftermath ever since.

JMO

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[KMouse]

You make some great points. Was a really long phone call typical when CP was away. Is LE sure that CP was where he said he was and for the entire night? Was his phone shut off at any point?

The details about that long phone call interest me. I've watched too much TV because my first thought on this was those particular phones were connected on a "call" in an attempt to establish an alibi.

 

[SMK777]

The details about that long phone call interest me. I've watched too much TV because my first thought on this was those particular phones were connected on a "call" in an attempt to establish an alibi.

It does seem like that, yes.

 

[investigatefred]

The details about that long phone call interest me. I've watched too much TV because my first thought on this was those particular phones were connected on a "call" in an attempt to establish an alibi.

With technology these days, they can tell if the phone is being touched, scrolled, moved, etc. They would be able to tell if it sat untouched with an open line as it seems you are thinking for an alibi. This information has not been revealed one way or another by LE at this time.

JMO

 

[KMouse]

With technology these days, they can tell if the phone is being touched, scrolled, moved, etc. They would be able to tell if it sat untouched with an open line as it seems you are thinking for an alibi. This information has not been revealed one way or another by LE at this time.

JMO

Agreed if the police had a warrant and had downloaded the data from their phones. I haven't heard a thing about any warrants other than the one to search the garbage dump.

 

[imstilla.grandma]

 

[Dre]

Mom & Seth have both said all 3 pair are by the door where they leave their shoes. Seth was there Monday morning after getting a call from CP

doesn't everyone have a pile of old or "specialty" shoes in a bin somewhere?
my hiking boots, winter boots, rain boots etc. are all in the basement and no one in my life would be able to remember which would be missing... jmo

 

[GRT]

I’m not thinking a hoax so much as needing Sebastian to be away but not wanting to send him to Seth’s for whatever reason; maybe they thought his parenting style was too lenient and wanted to send him to someone who would be more strict.

I see what you mean though, Occam’s razor might point in a more upsetting direction.

That would be a great ending--at least for Sebastian.

For his parent's, however, maybe not so much. Can you imagine if the PD slapped them with the bill for all the days of labor spent searching? Plus, all the volunteers would likely tar and feather them.

Still, if it mean Sebastian was safe -- I'd be happy.

 

[GRT]

doesn't everyone have a pile of old or "specialty" shoes in a bin somewhere?
my hiking boots, winter boots, rain boots etc. are all in the basement and no one in my life would be able to remember which would be missing... jmo

I would think so.

The claim that all his shoes were still at home (in conjunction with not taking his phone, or even a coat on a winter's night) suggests someone snatched the child from his bed. Or, at least that's what someone wants us to think.

JMOO

 

[GRT]

The details about that long phone call interest me. I've watched too much TV because my first thought on this was those particular phones were connected on a "call" in an attempt to establish an alibi.

Yes, it's a very beneficial coincidence for CP.

 

[aliciaJ87]

doesn't everyone have a pile of old or "specialty" shoes in a bin somewhere?
my hiking boots, winter boots, rain boots etc. are all in the basement and no one in my life would be able to remember which would be missing... jmo

We have to remember that SR is autistic though, which often comes with sensory issues, or hyper fixation on certain clothing/shoes. It’s completely possible that he only has 3 pairs of shoes.