AMBER ALERT TN - Autistic teen Sebastian Wayne Drake Rogers, 15, missing in Hendersonville - Feb 27, 2024 #3

[LovesPeace2]

I've read it thrice and am still confused as heck by this article. Of course it features Dog the Bounty Hunter so I am not sure why I am surprised it is full of self aggrandization and little else of value. Sure why not - I will sit here holding my breathe while he brings the full weight of the oval office to bear to solve this missing teen case

MOO I lost brain cells trying to read that mess.

I won't even pay attention when I hear dog or his family involved in a case anymore. The mess where dogs daughter and Cory bigsby's lawyer set up that reward for Cody then dogs drama looking for Brian laundrie .dogs name may get a few people interested but for me I can't be bothered jmoo

 

[Raynebowtaster]

The chances of poor Sebastian still being alive are virtually zero at this point IMO.

Although I know it happens: Elizabeth Smart, Jaycee Dugard, Michelle Knight, Amanda Berry, and Gina DeJesus.

But...I can't think of a case where it happened with a male victim.

Not that I believe likely but there was one case involving kidnapped boys I know of. The Shawn hornback kidnapping

Kidnapping Suspect’s Co-Workers Stunned (Published 2007)

Michael Devlin, 41, was described as a model employee at the pizzeria where he had worked since age 15.

www.nytimes.com

 

[abyquinn]

This week In their search for Sebastian, AtNight, Dog & their PI received a tip of a possible sighting of Sebastian at a local motel. After observing the individuals at the motel their team notified the Somner County Sheriffs Department, the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) and the FBI’s Operation Rescue Me.

The Sheriff’s Department responded. The young man wasn’t Sebastian.

In a statement they said: While this outcome was not what we had hoped for, it underscores the importance of reliable tips and the public’s involvement in this case.

 

[Unalienable Rights]

Serious question: Has Dog ever found anyone? I've seen him interviewed a few times, but I never watched his TV show and never researched him. I've noticed that he inserts himself into high profile cases, but I don't recall ever hearing that he located anyone.

 

[tlcya]

MOO he has had some success locating fugitives from the law, most notably Andrew Luster, but IMO he is not equipped for or skilled at locating missing persons. IMO those are two different animals. fugitives are actively avoiding being seen and have certain known criminal associates which can be useful in tracking the fugitive. There is a start point for someone hunting a fugitive and certain expected behaviors to guide the search.

Missing persons are not like that, especially missing children. MOO He is useless in this endeavor and simply doing what he is best at, which is promoting himself.

 

[Inthedetails]

MOO he has had some success locating fugitives from the law, most notably Andrew Luster, but IMO he is not equipped or skilled at locating missing persons. IMO those are two different animals. fugitives are actively avoiding being seen and have certain known criminal associates which can be useful in tracking the fugitive. There is a start point for someone hunting a fugitive and certain expected behaviors to guide the search.

Missing persons are not like that, especially missing children. MOO He is useless in this endeavor and simply doing what he is best at, which is promoting himself.

Exactly my impression of him too. jmo

 

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[tezi]

MOO he has had some success locating fugitives from the law, most notably Andrew Luster, but IMO he is not equipped for or skilled at locating missing persons. IMO those are two different animals. fugitives are actively avoiding being seen and have certain known criminal associates which can be useful in tracking the fugitive. There is a start point for someone hunting a fugitive and certain expected behaviors to guide the search.

Missing persons are not like that, especially missing children. MOO He is useless in this endeavor and simply doing what he is best at, which is promoting himself.

tlcya, I agree with you here. I knew Dog as a bondsman in Colorado; he is a complete tool. He is an attention "ho." I wouldn't use him as a bondsman if he were the last one on Earth.

JMO, IMO, and all other disclaimers.

 

[Knox]

I won't even pay attention when I hear dog or his family involved in a case anymore. The mess where dogs daughter and Cory bigsby's lawyer set up that reward for Cody then dogs drama looking for Brian laundrie .dogs name may get a few people interested but for me I can't be bothered jmoo

100% agree!! JMO, but it speaks volumes to me that after issuing cease and desist orders - this is who Seth chooses to partner with. Birds of a feather, flock together …

Dog will continue to have periodic sightings of Sebastian, he’ll call LE, then report it to the media. Disgusting!

 

[arielilane]

Not sure if Duane Chapman is an approved source here, however, he posted [Nov. 18] on X:

"Back in Florida to go over all of the leads I got in Tennessee. WE WILL FIND YOU!!!"


He also included Sebastian's missing flyer, which shows $175K reward. I have not been following this case much and didn't realize the reward increase. Here's a link about the reward funds. That's quite amazing! However, this case is so strange.

Where is Sebastian???


Last week, Chapman raised the reward amount for information again to $175,000 after his team said he received “valuable” information and leads in Oregon and New York.

https://www.newsnationnow.com/us-news/mid-south/dog-the-bounty-hunter-expands-search-for-tennessee-teen-missing-since-february/

11/11/2024

 

[samsmom]

9 months missing.
I have a nice green porch light lit to help you find your way Sebastian.

 

[Shadow@light]

Lots of things to do differently!

Shout ‘what’s that thud?’
Get up and check on him.
Go into his room to say goodnight again.
Peek in before going to bed.
Hang up on CP and investigate noises.
Check doors/windows are locked and secure.

But sleeping outside his door!
Interesting and unusual answer IMO.
And only would have made a difference if he had runaway (which she doesn’t believe this happened) or he was abducted via an external door or another window in the house.

Being a Mother of a Teen, with Autism/ADHD/PDA even with a sound coming like a thud, I would check either straight away or few minutes later when all is quiet. My 13year old will crash on his bed constantly in two years he has broken three bed bases which have been replaced, he will dash and sometimes crash, where a few I have taken him to the Doctor to check for any injury. Or called Nurse On Line. My teen is a Level Two.
Anastasia101,I agree ,IMO KP stating she wished she had slept outside his Bedroom door is an unusual answer, if my son been restless I stayed in the lounge room / stay up an extra hour before going to bed. IMO speaks to show SR Mother to be a helicopter Parent/ she was concerned for his safety
My routine /also Husband routine before bed is always, Check the son bedroom, hallway light is on to bathroom, check Windows and doors are locked and secured everything is safe (unplug the microwave, remove TV Remotes etc) Return to son room, kiss him goodnight and head to bed. House keys are keep under my pillow, spare keys are locked in a safe.
IMO with all precautions in the Proudfoot's House, IMO it seem odd that SR had got out.

 

[arielilane]

Tomorrow, December 7, is Sebastian's birthday. He will be 16 years old.

Where is Sebastian Rogers.

Media does not report too much about SR anymore.

Apparently, the reward increased sufficiently.

moo

 

[Knox]

HENDERSONVILLE, Tenn. (WZTV) — The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI) is asking the public not to forget about Sebastian Rogers, a teenager who has been missingfor almost threeweeks.

The agency released information Friday regarding its ongoing investigation into the disappearance of Rogers, along with frequently asked questions about the case.

'We have not forgotten about Sebastian': Search continues for missing teen

The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI) is asking the public not to forget about Sebastian Rogers, a teenager who has been missing for almost three weeks.

fox28savannah.com

 

[abyquinn]

Being a Mother of a Teen, with Autism/ADHD/PDA even with a sound coming like a thud, I would check either straight away or few minutes later when all is quiet. My 13year old will crash on his bed constantly in two years he has broken three bed bases which have been replaced, he will dash and sometimes crash, where a few I have taken him to the Doctor to check for any injury. Or called Nurse On Line. My teen is a Level Two.
Anastasia101,I agree ,IMO KP stating she wished she had slept outside his Bedroom door is an unusual answer, if my son been restless I stayed in the lounge room / stay up an extra hour before going to bed. IMO speaks to show SR Mother to be a helicopter Parent/ she was concerned for his safety
My routine /also Husband routine before bed is always, Check the son bedroom, hallway light is on to bathroom, check Windows and doors are locked and secured everything is safe (unplug the microwave, remove TV Remotes etc) Return to son room, kiss him goodnight and head to bed. House keys are keep under my pillow, spare keys are locked in a safe.
IMO with all precautions in the Proudfoot's House, IMO it seem odd that SR had got out.

Shadow@light - without knowing your son I can only imagine the level of care he needs was something you learned over time & likely changed over time. Keeping neurotypical children safe & alive is exhausting, the extra checklist for neurodivergent children, when it’s late, mom & dad are tired is mind numbing. I commend you & parents like you for doing everything you can possibly do to keep him safe, bc many parents don’t come close or even try. IMO There wasn’t much trying in Sebastian’s houses. IIRC Sebastian’s room & the mstr bdrm were opposite sides in their house.

Sebastian was newly diagnosed with autism, literally just months before he disappeared. He’d never eloped, according to all 3 parents & his teacher said you’d never know he had autism. In general, except for severely restricting his internet access they had very few precautions. She worked for Brinks & they didn’t have home security!

I agree KP’s answer was odd but if he walked out the front or garage door, he walked out of his bedroom first so if she was sleeping there he wouldn’t get past her. She did sit in their living room (or tv room) the closest to Sebastian’s room until she dozed off around midnight according to KP/CP. According to Seth, Sebastian didn’t sleep well at C&KP’s house.

IIRC when Sebastian was with his dad, Seth worked 12 hour shifts overnight & Sebastian was on his own. Sebastian was missing for months before this little nugget was revealed. Does anyone remember why Seth & KP switched that weekend? IIRC Sebastian was supposed to be with Seth.

This is all MOO

 

[Unalienable Rights]

https://www.wkrn.com/news/local-news/father-of-missing-sumner-county-teen-says-he-has-renewed-faith-in-law-enforcement-investigation/

On Sebastian Rogers’ 16th birthday, the missing Sumner County boy’s father said a recent meeting with law enforcement has restored his confidence in their case.

“Today, [law enforcement] have renewed my faith that they are definitely focusing on bringing my son home,” Seth Rogers told News 2 in an exclusive interview on Saturday, Dec. 7, but he didn’t share details on what was said in the meeting.

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Saturday night, Duane Chapman — better known as “Dog the Bounty Hunter” — announced on social media platform X that the reward was up to $225,155.

 

[concernedmother]

On Sebastian's 16th birthday, authorities share new details on the missing teen

Investigators update the continuing search for a missing teen. Sebastian Rogers 16th birthday was this past weekend and comes nearly 10 months after he disappeared from his Hendersonville home.

www.newschannel5.com

SUMNER COUNTY, Tenn. (WTVF) — For the first time in months, authorities provided an update on Sebastian Rogers, explaining the latest in a case so many are closely following.

This past weekend marked his 16th birthday, coming almost 10 months after Sebastian disappeared. The Amber Alert remains active.

Nearly 10 months after Sebastian Rogers disappeared, those leading the search effort say no one is giving up.

"It's not a cold case. It is an active and ongoing investigation," said Sumner County Sheriff Eric Craddock.

Craddock has been on the case since Sebastian disappeared from his Hendersonville home back on Feb. 26.

Since then hundreds of tips have been investigated. To date, there still have been no confirmed sightings. In that vacuum, rumors continue to run rampant online from less-than-credible sources.

"Well, it's real easy to sit on social media and make those comments," Craddock added.

Sheriff Craddock said investigators deal with facts seeking evidence and hard leads. There have been few official updates in recent months, but the sheriff said investigators meet weekly about the case.

"I've been transparent. There is some information that can't be released because it could be prejudicial to the case and a successful resolution is my ultimate goal."

On that note, District Attorney Ray Whitley tells me he gets updates on the case each week.
He said he stands ready to prosecute if it ever comes to that. Tips on Sebastian's case can be called at 1-800-TBI-FIND.


The DA seems very involved. I think they have more info than we know and are building a case.jmo

 

[arielilane]

Sebastian Rogers Update: Father of Missing Tennessee Teen Has 'Renewed' Faith in Law Enforcement

'Every day, it's like [you're waiting for] that phone call, waiting for that picture, waiting for information that my son has been found'

www.lawyerherald.com

12/9/2024

 

[JudiK]

I cannot believe it has been almost 10 months.

 

[poppyquiche]

This kid really breaks my heart. I hope he's found soon.