Found Deceased TX - Chrissy Powell, 39, San Antonio, Paralegal, didn’t arrive @work, BOLO, 5 July 2022

[SteveP]

She may have become overwhelmed and an anxiety attack set in, if she is prone to anxiety attacks, we don't know. If that happened, she may have just kept driving, in the opposite direction to where she worked, not even knowing what her plan was. And when she got back to a normal state of mind, perhaps she felt it was too late, she couldn't go back to her job, she felt she couldn't face it all. I hope if that is what happened, that she would contact her friend, or a friend. I wonder if she was also short on cash, since she just started a new job and maybe hadn't received a pay check yet. But since it's a small law firm, perhaps they do pay their employees on a weekly basis.

On the other hand, did she run out of gas on the way to her office? Did someone offer to help and there was foul play? We just don't know.

Praying that she is not in harm's way and that she will show up soon, at least let her mother and son know she is okay. This has to be so hard for her little boy who lives with her, and his grandmother of course.

If she had run out of gas on the way to work, and someone offered to help her, it seems that her car would have been found where she ran out of gas, or at the very least, any number of people would probably have seen it abandoned on the side of the road, and someone would have recognized it from news and reported it.

I wonder if perhaps she had a new friend or acquaintance, perhaps someone she had met online, that was unknown to others, and perhaps she had a mental break and drove to meet that person somewhere, and is staying with him/her. I wonder if LE has attempted to get a log of her calls and text messages yet? Could they get a warrant for that, with no evidence of a crime? I doubt it, but they could be most helpful. JMO

 

[JerseyWasHome2]

If she had run out of gas on the way to work, and someone offered to help her, it seems that her car would have been found where she ran out of gas, or at the very least, any number of people would probably have seen it abandoned on the side of the road, and someone would have recognized it from news and reported it.

I wonder if perhaps she had a new friend or acquaintance, perhaps someone she had met online, that was unknown to others, and perhaps she had a mental break and drove to meet that person somewhere, and is staying with him/her. I wonder if LE has attempted to get a log of her calls and text messages yet? Could they get a warrant for that, with no evidence of a crime? I doubt it, but they could be most helpful. JMO

I'm curious as well about subpoenaing phone records in missing person cases. I'm reading on many of these threads lately that "Adults are allowed to disappear." Which is sad and disturbing, when family and friends insist the disappearance is completely out of character. But, if someone is "endangered," like in need of medication, I wonder if that would qualify for an exemption.

 

[Jemma]

she could have be squirreling away cash for a while. wish we had clarification on what meds she was taking. in some countries you can be medications with out a doctors RX.

I’m really perplexed as to why her car or her tag has shown up anywhere. toll plazas take pics of every thing.

 

[JerseyWasHome2]

she could have be squirreling away cash for a while. wish we had clarification on what meds she was taking. in some countries you can be medications with out a doctors RX.

I’m really perplexed as to why her car or her tag has shown up anywhere. toll plazas take pics of every thing.

Do we know that LE has been able to search highway cameras along the route she would have taken to work, or on the route to Kerrville? Or does that privacy fall under the "adults are allowed to disappear" if no crime is suspected at this point? Just curious, as I have no idea!

 

[Jemma]

Do we know that LE has been able to search highway cameras along the route she would have taken to work, or on the route to Kerrville? Or does that privacy fall under the "adults are allowed to disappear" if no crime is suspected at this point? Just curious, as I have no idea!I

I Have seen no reports from LE doing much if anything. I think local PI’ or similar organizations are now searching for her car.

it’s literally like she just vanished.

 

[aimeea]

She may have become overwhelmed and an anxiety attack set in, if she is prone to anxiety attacks, we don't know. If that happened, she may have just kept driving, in the opposite direction to where she worked, not even knowing what her plan was. And when she got back to a normal state of mind, perhaps she felt it was too late, she couldn't go back to her job, she felt she couldn't face it all.

Was thinking this too. July 4 was the anniversary of her ex/SO walking away with her son and she might have been in a state of mind already of feeling like a disappointment to others thinking about that and then to be late for work, possibly only exacerbated that feeling that her employer was now disappointed in her as well. Being in that headspace can be a real downward spiral. Curious what her relationship with her mom was like and if she felt uncomfortable turning to her in emotionally difficult times.

 

[LaborDayRN]

So SAPD has basically said there is no evidence of a crime, and I realize that adults are allowed to disappear themselves, but she is an endangered missing person, because, as far as anyone can tell, she did not have her needed medication with her. Other than putting out a BOLO on her and on her Nissan Rogue, what else would LE be realistically expected to do at this point? I suppose, and would hope that they have at least checked traffic cams that she would normally pass by on her route to work, and perhaps ask businesses along the way to check their security cams at a given time frame, but realistically, other than monitoring her bank accounts and phone (which she didnt take with her), and following up on any tips, there is not much else they can do, until something else develops. JMO

I agree. And who would up and leave without some cash or having to use credit cards or an ATM? Surely LE could check that. Maybe they have checked and have found that she is using her credit cards or ATM and in that case I would agree that it would appear to be a case of voluntarily missing.

 

[Jemma]

I agree. And who would up and leave without some cash or having to use credit cards or an ATM? Surely LE could check that. Maybe they have checked and have found that she is using her credit cards or ATM and in that case I would agree that it would appear to be a case of voluntarily missing.

unless she was planning on leaving and started squirreling away money a little bit at a time.

 

[PommyMommy]

JUL 15, 2022

Texas mother still missing week after disappearance

More than a week after Chrissy Powell went missing, police are still looking for any clues that might turn up answers in the investigation into her disappearance.

www.wsav.com

[...]

LL said it was uncharacteristic of her lifelong friend to not show up for work.

“We’re in our late 30s, we have a very strong work ethic,” Powell said. “We’ve always, you know, if you say you’re gonna be at work, you’re gonna be at work, and I think that’s why she woke up and was like, panic mode.”

[...]

(IMO, the quote above, attributed to Powell, was actually a statement made by Chrissy's friend LL.)

 

[tiffkinsadder]

From what I can make out from the Ring security video, CP's attire looks appropriate to me, going to work at a law firm, she looks professional from the details that I can make out.

Regarding the shoes, perhaps she has her work shoes in her bag, or keeps them in her car, or she is wearing flats, I can't tell. I often keep my work shoes in the car and don't wear them when I am driving as they can get scuffed up while driving. Also more comfortable to wear other shoes until I get to the parking lot at work.

Well darn! Thought I was on to something.

 

[MntnHiker]

Just to make sure I haven't missed anything, police have not confirmed she actually was seen in Kerrville, correct? They got info she might be there? I am very curious who gave this info and if it was corroborated with CCTV or anything of the sort. I am guessing she was not seen on cameras anywhere or they may have released that footage to the public and updated the "last seen" location officially.

 

[abams]

I seriously hope it's something like she needed a break and she's voluntarily missing, but to state the obvious here, there are some big red flags in this one and I hope SAPD are acting on good information to be so seemingly relaxed in their public statements. JMO.

 

[LaborDayRN]

Just to make sure I haven't missed anything, police have not confirmed she actually was seen in Kerrville, correct? They got info she might be there? I am very curious who gave this info and if it was corroborated with CCTV or anything of the sort. I am guessing she was not seen on cameras anywhere or they may have released that footage to the public and updated the "last seen" location officially.

I think all I've seen in MSM is an interview with mom & her ex. Maybe one of them mentioned Kerrville. She may have been talking about going there. ???

 

[JerseyWasHome2]

Just to make sure I haven't missed anything, police have not confirmed she actually was seen in Kerrville, correct? They got info she might be there? I am very curious who gave this info and if it was corroborated with CCTV or anything of the sort. I am guessing she was not seen on cameras anywhere or they may have released that footage to the public and updated the "last seen" location officially.

I've read as many of the articles as I've come across and I believe they have only said "she may be in Kerrville" which leads me to believe that perhaps an ex lives there, or a current guy, or that's where she went to before when she disappeared in the past, or that she has a girlfriend there, or something. I've read nothing, unfortunately, about ANY footage of her or her vehicle anywhere. If they've looked at it, like at a main intersection during the timeframe after she dashed out of the house, if there is any available, they'd at least know if she headed toward work or north to Kerrville. And maybe they do know that, but I don't think it's been stated as fact to the public.

 

[abams]

Just to make sure I haven't missed anything, police have not confirmed she actually was seen in Kerrville, correct? They got info she might be there? I am very curious who gave this info and if it was corroborated with CCTV or anything of the sort. I am guessing she was not seen on cameras anywhere or they may have released that footage to the public and updated the "last seen" location officially.

I think you're right. This article is dated Friday 07/15 (a couple days after the possible sighting in Kerrville was made public by LE) and includes this:

"The San Antonio Police Department’s Missing Persons Unit is handling the case. A police department spokesperson told Fox News Digital on Friday that investigators have received an estimated 20 tips so far, but "nothing solid." There were no additional updates as of Friday morning."

 

[SuziQ]

Just to make sure I haven't missed anything, police have not confirmed she actually was seen in Kerrville, correct? They got info she might be there? I am very curious who gave this info and if it was corroborated with CCTV or anything of the sort. I am guessing she was not seen on cameras anywhere or they may have released that footage to the public and updated the "last seen" location officially.

I don't have a link, but IIRC, that sighting didn't pan out.

 

[Dmt3000]

All of the articles I've read indicate that she called her workplace.

This one says her employer called her:

Missing Texas mom Christina Powell: What we know about the San Antonio paralegal missing over a week

Christina "Chrissy" Powell disappeared without a trace on the morning of July 5 after she was last seen hurrying out of her San Antonio home running late for work.

www.foxnews.com

 

[Tealgrove]

I understand running late for work. It happens.

But…she left her meds, phone and Apple Watch at home.

That’s not just 1 thing. Those are 3 important things.

I can’t function at work without my phone. All my contacts, emails, cell numbers, notes, CALENDAR are in my phone. I’ve arrived at work, realized that I had forgotten my phone and driven home to get it and then back to work again.

Something isn’t sitting right. I also don’t think she would intentionally disappear and leave her 12 year old son alone.

Not sure what to think at this point.

 

[bookworm2012]

If she was offered a full time position on July 1, then possibly July 5 would have been her FIRST day of work as a permanent employee instead of a temp...sort of a big deal. Or at least the first time she was supposed to go to the office after the accepted offer. One would think she would have set an alarm clock on this kind of banner day where she would possibly be expected to sign papers, etc. and be a "real" employee. Could she have had "commitment" issues re: working full time for a company? Is there any way of knowing her work history? Maybe she was wondering if she should be a stay at home mom with her 3 year old, at least part time, if something could be worked out with the ex. Or maybe she was so mortified about oversleeping and being "caught" by the employer that she had a huge panic attack and just wanted to "disappear." Also, am I correct that her mother said she knew the ex-couple had argued over the weekend via phone messages because mom had access to her phone? But that she didn't know what they argued about? This is confusing, if she read the text messages, she would know what the issues were.... but I may have this part all wrong. Just some thoughts!

 

[indicolite22]

I don't have a link, but IIRC, that sighting didn't pan out.

IIRC, I read about a sighting that turned out not to be her, but the Kerrville police appeal was made later and didn't mention a sighting.