TN - Holly Bobo, 20, Darden, believed abducted 13 April 2011 - #29

[~n/t~]

This case has/had an advantage in that there is an EYEWITNESS.

I'm not so sure it's an advantage considering all the inconsistencies. Perhaps that's what LE is being faced with. The evidence (if any) versus the eye witness claims.

 

[Oriah]

Holly Bobo still missing after nearly six months, no sign of any leads




http://100gf.wordpress.com/2011/10/...after-nearly-six-months-no-sign-of-any-leads/


Terrain difficult to search? The truth?

WHAAT?:banghead:

This link doesn't open for me, n/t. But if you take a look at a topo map of the areas surrounding Holly's home- you will see that it is indeed difficult terrain to fully clear.

 

[~n/t~]

Don't panic, n/t.

Like you all, I am just a little frustrated. I understand it can be difficult to find your way around the different forums.

What I was saying in regard to searches, is that I can't provide a MSM link for a search if LE does not publicize a search for whatever reason (and there are many different reasons, depending on the case details.)

Does that make any sense?

Yes that makes sense but if you can direct me to where the searches are being discussed (if any), I'd really appreciate it. You can send me a private message if it can't be posted here. I'll try to help as much as I can with whatever is needed. Like I said in earlier posts, even if I'm from another country, I would support any efforts being done to find Holly. Food, water for the searchers, etc.

 

[~n/t~]

This link doesn't open for me, n/t. But if you take a look at a topo map of the areas surrounding Holly's home- you will see that it is indeed difficult terrain to fully clear.

I got the link from the other thread that says media links. One of the moderators posted it. I'll see if I can repost it properly.

 

[~n/t~]

Is this better?

http://100gf.wordpress.com/2011/10/...after-nearly-six-months-no-sign-of-any-leads/

 

[~n/t~]

If that doesn't work, this is where it was posted.

TN - Holly Bobo, 20, Darden, believed abducted during home invasion *Media Links* - Page 4 - Websleuths Crime Sleuthing Community

 

[Oriah]

Is this better?

http://100gf.wordpress.com/2011/10/...after-nearly-six-months-no-sign-of-any-leads/

That one works for me, n/t. Not sure why the first didn't- my computer has been having seizures lately, so that's probably why.

And thank you for your kind gesture to help with searches (from so far away! very sweet) but that wasn't what I meant.

I was just trying to explain how certain LE-based searches work. They are often not made public knowledge.
Volunteer-based searches are often made public in MSM.
Volunteers do not have professional accountability.
But SAR professionals, whether they be LE-based, or private groups called in by LE- do have professional accountability.

So for example, if a volunteer is out on a search for a missing person- and finds evidence of the missing person- they might be asked to explain about it- but they will not have to prove their method used in locating the evidence, and they will not be held professionally accountable in their line of work.
But a SAR professional will, especially if on a LE-based search.

In my experience, that's the driving force behind searches that are not reported in MSM. It pretty much all comes down to case integrity.
Does that make sense?

 

[wfgodot]

wfgodot or anyone else who is following the other cases. Is TBI and local LE just as tight lipped in those cases as they are with Holly's?

I don't get it. We're approaching the 6 month mark and there has been absolutely nothing said by LE. Are they just sitting back waiting for the tipline to ring? :banghead:

Not sure, haven't followed them. Good question though.

 

[houndstooth]

If this was released on the day of Holly's abduction, then why the (much later) discussion about introducing the pic of her photo 'without makeup'??

To say I am confused, would be...mild.

What discussion? Could you elaborate, please? TIA

 

[Oriah]

What discussion? Could you elaborate, please? TIA

When Holly's initial missing info was released, it included one photo of her with makeup on (I believe because that was the most recent and accessible photo available at the time, and is likely her usual style.) It was then refined to include another photo version of Holly sans makeup.

Both were not posted the day Holly was abducted- just the intial one with makeup was.
Since then, it was amended to include what Holly may look like without the makeup pictured in the initial photo released. So that we have a good idea of the differences a minor change in physical appearance can impact on visual identification.

 

[liltexans]

wfgodot or anyone else who is following the other cases. Is TBI and local LE just as tight lipped in those cases as they are with Holly's?

I don't get it. We're approaching the 6 month mark and there has been absolutely nothing said by LE. Are they just sitting back waiting for the tipline to ring? :banghead:

I follow Shelly and Zaylee's cases and LE has said very little in both of those cases. IMO, they are just waiting for the tipline to ring.

 

[mountainguy777]

So the terrain is rough in the area. Does that mean they currently have boots on the ground searching as we speak? Hope so.

 

[~n/t~]

That one works for me, n/t. Not sure why the first didn't- my computer has been having seizures lately, so that's probably why.

And thank you for your kind gesture to help with searches (from so far away! very sweet) but that wasn't what I meant.

I was just trying to explain how certain LE-based searches work. They are often not made public knowledge.
Volunteer-based searches are often made public in MSM.
Volunteers do not have professional accountability.
But SAR professionals, whether they be LE-based, or private groups called in by LE- do have professional accountability.

So for example, if a volunteer is out on a search for a missing person- and finds evidence of the missing person- they might be asked to explain about it- but they will not have to prove their method used in locating the evidence, and they will not be held professionally accountable in their line of work.
But a SAR professional will, especially if on a LE-based search.

In my experience, that's the driving force behind searches that are not reported in MSM. It pretty much all comes down to case integrity.
Does that make sense?

So based on what you just posted, is it your opinion that LE is physically searching for Holly?

 

[houndstooth]

Where did the dogs lead the search to before they lost the trail?

I saw a slideshow earlier that showed several people, volunteers, on their hands and knees in an open green field, rolling countryside, but not too steep. They were out by Route 69.

Any further info on where the searches are centered around?

 

[Oriah]

So based on what you just posted, is it your opinion that LE is physically searching for Holly?

It's my opinion that there is a good chance we wouldn't know one way or the other.

 

[OldSteve]

With six months approaching, does a case like this ever get officially called a "cold case"?

Is it up to TBI to declare it a cold case?

I also wonder if the sooner it is declared cold the better it might be, or am I wrong? I would think that allows new detectives to look at evidence, etc...

Also, when a case is declared cold, does that allow the family to have their own PI look at LE's case files?

 

[wfgodot]

It's my opinion that there is a good chance we wouldn't know one way or the other.

Pretty well sums up current public knowledge of the case!

 

[Frogzilla]

http://www.tnbaptist.org/BRARticle.asp?ID=4020
http://www.tnbaptist.org/BRARticle.asp?ID=4019
Baptist and Reflector News- The Official Newsjournal of the Tennessee Baptist Convention
Nothing really new in these articles, just a few quotes from the Bobo family and members of their church. The last quote from KB seems a little bit off IMO, maybe even a jab at the TBI, but I also realize these are deeply religious people and these articles are from a religious minded newspaper.
-The family has remained active in their search for Holly, primarily by posting flyers and passing out business cards with Holly’s picture and phone numbers to call should anyone see her.
Holly’s brother, Clint, is in the process of placing flyers at gas stations and rest areas within a 100-mile radius of Decatur County, including Memphis, Nashville, Murray, Ky., and Corinth, Miss.
In addition, friends and family members have placed flyers all over the South as they travel for vacation and other business.
Karen Bobo apologized after I(the reporter) took a photo of her and her son. She noted that she rarely smiles anymore because “she has lost her joy.”
She told me she has penned a different prayer every day since Holly’s abduction almost six months ago. She has filled one journal with prayers and is working on the second one.
Bobo asks Tennessee Baptists to continue to pray for the safety of her daughter and that Holly will return home.
“We have to keep hoping and having faith that it is God’s plan for Holly to make it back home,” her mother said.
“When that day comes, it will be a miracle from God. That is the only way she’s coming home,” she concluded

 

[houndstooth]

Sheriff Wyatt is the pastor of Darden Baptist Church. This is different from the Corinth Baptist Church, right?

I can find no phone number or address for Darden Baptist Church on whitepages.
Does anyone have any info regarding.

 

[wfgodot]

On its Facebook page, Bro. Roy Wyatt is said to helm Darden Baptist. On its Facebook page, Corinth Baptist lists Don Franks as the pastor. Separate entities. Corinth Baptist appears to be the larger player in the field of the godly.