TX TX - Heidi Broussard, 33, & Margot Carey, 2 weeks, Austin, 12 Dec 2019

[na19]

Maybe she expressed regret for spending that amount so close to Christmas? And he let her know that was okay.

Or he wasn't happy about her spending that amount and the whole thing snowballed from there...

 

[gitana1]

Yeah, I would have gone over there and asked if she was there.

Jmo

Because when you have a new baby, the world revolves around that little darling. Making sure they’re okay. Keeping them alive. I mean the mind is just hyper alert and centered on protection and sheltering. IMO. So for me, I can’t imagine coming home to find my wife and newborn not there and not immediately texting, “Where you at? How’s my baby?”

 

[Wyle_E_Coyote]

Forgot to insert quote and don't know how to do it. Response to "maybe money was tight" comment.

Are we really going to do this?

Of course they might be on a budget, of course she may have had to limit her spending, but calling on the drive home to get the ok for having bought your child books - while driving with an infant - seems like the behavior of someone who wants to avoid predictable fallout. Otherwise why couldn't that wait until he came home?

I don't know, I could go either way. I would be more concerned if she had called before she bought the books.

Which does lead my thinking to a scenario...

Ok, going to join everyone and sit on my hands now.

 

[cody22]

Where were the newly bought Book Fair books found ?........moo

 

[3blue1pink]

That is the first thing that jumped out to me! The only people who have to call their spouse to announce $25 spent on books for their children are victims of financial abuse IMO. I'd tell DH when he got home, I would not call to "get the ok" for having spent $25.

She could’ve been complaining about how much the books were cuz those of us that have been to them know the prices are jacked up for the fundraiser . He could’ve been like it’s ok ... for a good cause ?

 

[UnderstandBlue]

There are no elevators at the complex - just stairs. It's an older complex.

 

[Jo in Calif]

Where were the newly bought Book Fair books found ?........moo

In the apartment along with all her other things, unless in the car where her purse was.
I suppose they were in the apartment.

 

[susiQ]

It is a great article. How can there be an argument in the apartment at 3 if she wasn’t home then?

Also, I’m paranoid. And I’m a sleuther. And female. So I don’t really know how most would react.

What do people think? Are there many dads of new babies who would come home, find mom’s car and purse at home and diaper bag there, not call her and not freak out? Not call her and text her several times? And just casually wait all the way until 6:00 pm?

I don't think it's at all normal. Maybe he's just not normal? If I came home expecting to find my hubby here and the door was wide open and all his stuff and car was here except his cell, I would be going outside to see if he had gone to a neighbours and I would call him because he HAS his phone. If he didn't answer I would continue calling. If it went directly to voicemail I would start to panic after about 2 hours and call police.

He's eager to point out how she called him in the morning and let him know about buying the books but sat home for 4 hours and didn't try to reach her? Realizes her car is in the parking lot and she should be picking up their son from school but doesn't try to locate her. Makes no sense. Just doesn't add up.
JMHO

 

[Lillymac]

Maybe she expressed regret for spending that amount so close to Christmas? And he let her know that was okay.

Or he wasn't happy about her spending that amount and the whole thing snowballed from there...

Or hopefully she was just responding to him asking her about the book fair. Yes, I found books and only cost 25.00. I hope just an innocent bit of info she shared with him. jmo

 

[oldtxlady]

cops are radio silent. no press conferences etc. i think they know who is responsible.

 

[Deleted member 39678]

Maybe money is tight and he told her you can only spend $25.

I don't see anything wrong or unusual with communicating about what you did with your boyfriend including spending some money.

Perhaps they are on a strict budget and they both inform each other on what purchases they make. JMO

 

[AliceInPain]

I still want to know why LE are so silent.

No public appeals for help since the first one, no reminders to be on the lookout.

?

 

[MsArk]

I noticed a couple of things in the latest interview that may be nothing. SC didn’t mention anything about the apartment door being open OR the school calling him to pick up the son at 6 pm. He stated it almost like he was planning on doing the 6 pm pickup.

 

[UnderstandBlue]

I think we can assume money is tight. It's insanely expensive to live here, and they both have hourly jobs, three kids and a new baby. I'm astonished that a family that size can survive here with hourly wage jobs, a family that size and one parent on leave. A one bedroom there is more than my mortgage. One and Two Bedroom Apartments in Austin, TX | Club at Summer Valley Apartments

 

[LietKynes]

bbm:
That's an unverified FB-rumour.

I went back and snipped it.

 

[Gardenista]

Have there been any reports of PPD?

 

[3blue1pink]

I think we can assume money is tight. It's insanely expensive to live here, and they both have hourly jobs, three kids and a new baby. I'm astonished that a family that size can survive here with hourly wage jobs, a family that size and one parent on leave. A one bedroom there is more than my mortgage. One and Two Bedroom Apartments in Austin, TX | Club at Summer Valley Apartments

She has lived there for years you can see on her FB a pic of her son flying a kite at the same complex in 2014. Maybe she makes good money in tips ? She’s worked at CB for long time as well according FB posts as well .

 

[Lillymac]

I think we can assume money is tight. It's insanely expensive to live here, and they both have hourly jobs, three kids and a new baby. I'm astonished that a family that size can survive here with hourly wage jobs, a family that size and one parent on leave. A one bedroom there is more than my mortgage. One and Two Bedroom Apartments in Austin, TX | Club at Summer Valley Apartments

I agree and as a resident in Austin I know you know how expensive it is to live there. I'm glad you brought it up. I am assuming that is the dad in the latest video posted. Maybe he helps out.

 

[Jo in Calif]

I think we can assume money is tight. It's insanely expensive to live here, and they both have hourly jobs, three kids and a new baby. I'm astonished that a family that size can survive here with hourly wage jobs, a family that size and one parent on leave. A one bedroom there is more than my mortgage. One and Two Bedroom Apartments in Austin, TX | Club at Summer Valley Apartments

Two kids and a baby. Speaking of his child by another marriage how did she get to school and who picked her up? Or does she not live with them?

 

[3blue1pink]

I think we can assume money is tight. It's insanely expensive to live here, and they both have hourly jobs, three kids and a new baby. I'm astonished that a family that size can survive here with hourly wage jobs, a family that size and one parent on leave. A one bedroom there is more than my mortgage. One and Two Bedroom Apartments in Austin, TX | Club at Summer Valley Apartments

Curious how that neighborhood is ?