GUILTY VA - Codi Bigsby, 4, last seen at dad's home, Hampton, 31 Jan 2022 *dad charged* #2

[JnRyan]

FEB 15, 2022
Hampton police chief encourages community volunteers to keep searching for Codi Bigsby | 13newsnow.com
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Talbot wants volunteers to know he’s grateful for every bit of help they get.

“I believe the number of people who have decided on their own to traipse about in the woods and dig through marshes and all of these other things,” said Talbot. “God bless them. Keep going.”

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“We are continuing to look at all of the evidence,” Talbot said. “We are searching different areas of the city. We are exploring the forensic evidence even further. We are continuing to take this investigation wherever the facts are going to take us.”

Talbot said the evidence will guide police searches from here on out.

“We could certainly come across evidence or some facts,” Talbot said. “Or one of the members of the public who is out and about, like just occurred over the weekend, could say something or do something that causes us to go back to where we have already been or search new ground.”

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Get permission before searching anyone’s property. If you find something that you think is evidence, do not touch it before police can collect it.

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If community members come across any evidence they think is important to the investigation, Hampton police ask them to call the non-emergency line at 757-727-6111.

Early on Hampton had a website where you could sign up as a search volunteer. I got on it almost right after the info came out and got a message that they were full and weren't taking any more volunteers. I haven't seen any sites for volunteers since. This weekend a friend of mine who lives in nearby Newport News told me that between most of that original group coming back and others showing up LE has plenty of volunteers. Amazing turnout.

 

[MissMalowe]

Press Conference 14th February.

...so that we can make the best decisions, as it relates to any investigation, in particular, when it comes to seeking justice for a 4 yr. old child.

(Snipped and bolded by me)

If this quote from the presser doesn't shed light on where the investigation has led them, I don't know what else would.

You SEARCH for a live, missing child.
You SEEK JUSTICE for a child you believe to be deceseased and the victim of something terrible.

My opinion only.

 

[Ericthered]

Ashley Smith 13News Now on Twitter
DAY 17 IN THE SEARCH FOR CODI BIGSBY— City officials & the community have not given up hope. Hampton Mayor @DonnieTuck says the city is providing any resources police need. @kaiceybaylor is live with the search effort a community group is organizing today on @13NewsNow Daybreak.

5:14 AM · Feb 16, 2022·Twitter for iPhone

Penny Kmitt on Twitter
CODI BIGSBY IS STILL MISSING.
Searchers say they have new energy after @HamptonVAPolice told them to keep going. “There is a need for us to be out here…we are not searching at a loss. He is possibly still out there.”
TODAY’S SEARCH EFFORTS ON @WTKR3 AT http://WTKR.COM

6:39 AM · Feb 16, 2022·Twitter for iPhone

“Possibly” still out there?

 

[bombardier]

“Possibly” still out there?

I think LE just used that kind of language to keep the searchers motivated

 

[carbuff]

I think LE just used that kind of language to keep the searchers motivated

Yeah, I think they meant to imply that it's possible he's still alive.

 

[MissMalowe]

Was it LE/Hampton VA Police who said that or one of the searchers? Depending on how a person reads that tweet, it could be understood to be a quote from LE or it could be understood to be a quote from searchers.
I read it as though it was a quote from one of the searchers, and whether that searcher was a member of local police or FBI or just a concerned local citizen volunteering their time, I'm unsure since the tweet doesn't specify anyone. I can see how others would read that tweet and view it as being a quote from from Hampton Police though too.

I really hate when I either overthink things or things reporters post aren't 100% clear

Searchers say they have new energy after @HamptonVAPolice told them to keep going. “There is a need for us to be out here…we are not searching at a loss. He is possibly still out there.”

 

[tlcya]

that is how I took that tweet too @MissMalowe A volunteer comment.

 

[PommyMommy]

Early on Hampton had a website where you could sign up as a search volunteer. I got on it almost right after the info came out and got a message that they were full and weren't taking any more volunteers. I haven't seen any sites for volunteers since. This weekend a friend of mine who lives in nearby Newport News told me that between most of that original group coming back and others showing up LE has plenty of volunteers. Amazing turnout.

Thank you for trying! Water Team, Inc. is still searching and taking volunteers AFAIK.

Codi Bigsby's story spreads through social media | 13newsnow.com
The group is also considering expanding its search efforts to Norfolk, parts of Newport News, and Yorktown once the group covers all of Hampton. Hampton Police said last week they are focusing their search efforts in Hampton.

 

[PommyMommy]

Aesia Toliver on Twitter
Many community members are asking, do police believe Codi Bigsby is still alive? I asked @HamptonVAPolice today if it was a recovery mission at this point. I was told no, nothing has changed from previous search updates. @WAVY_News

5:17 PM · Feb 15, 2022·Twitter for iPhone

 

[Knox]

Talbot does not believe the former lead investigator’s mishandling of the Bigsby interrogation will impact the seven felony child neglect charges the man is facing, although he said Hampton Commonwealth’s Attorney Anton Bell will make the final call. Talbot said that all of the information police gathered to secure those charges was discovered before Bigsby asked for an attorney.

Miranda Warning: How the interrogation of Cory Bigsby ‘broke down’ | WAVY.com

Ok, I get it. Talbot believes the charges will stick, fine. But how does that help find Codi, or move the case forward? What happens after those charges are levied? Does he go to jail, prison even?

 

[swanniee11]

Chief says Codi Bigsby case was mishandled, search continues with ‘immense’ amount of evidence | WAVY.com
bringing forward
“This is all of our obligation. We’re all here for Codi Bigsby. I don’t know if those efforts will be fruitful, but what do you do? Do you sit and do nothing? I don’t think so,” Talbot said.
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Stallings stated the lead detective in question likely won’t face any criminal charges for his mistake.

“Potentially he could sue him for violating his constitutional rights, but we really don’t see that for a lot of reasons. One, if the evidence doesn’t come in at trial, he really hasn’t been damaged. There’s no real damage. So, there’s really no civil punishment or criminal punishment to the detective it’s just what the department would do for violating that procedure,” said Stallings.

WHAT A MESS!

 

[Lillymac]

Chief says Codi Bigsby case was mishandled, search continues with ‘immense’ amount of evidence | WAVY.com
bringing forward
“This is all of our obligation. We’re all here for Codi Bigsby. I don’t know if those efforts will be fruitful, but what do you do? Do you sit and do nothing? I don’t think so,” Talbot said.
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Stallings stated the lead detective in question likely won’t face any criminal charges for his mistake.

“Potentially he could sue him for violating his constitutional rights, but we really don’t see that for a lot of reasons. One, if the evidence doesn’t come in at trial, he really hasn’t been damaged. There’s no real damage. So, there’s really no civil punishment or criminal punishment to the detective it’s just what the department would do for violating that procedure,” said Stallings.

WHAT A MESS!

Was the FBI involved at this point? Do they have any involvement in the actual interrogation?

 

[PommyMommy]

FEB 16, 2022
How to search for missing Codi Bigsby on your own | 13newsnow.com
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Joe Slabinski has been out with his W.A.T.E.R Team Inc. crew almost every day and they’ve covered a lot of ground.

He said if you show up to volunteer, they have a few ground rules.

"Wear light-colored clothes, preferably boots, gloves," Slabinski said.

If you’re searching with Slabinski’s team, or decide to pick up your walking stick and strike out on your own, he said the number one rule is not to touch anything.

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The Missing Person’s Advocacy Network recommends getting permission before searching anyone's property, taking a picture of anything suspicious you find and tagging the area near it with brightly colored tape for police.

The group also said you should bring a first aid kit, a map, water, a flashlight and protective eyewear.

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[LietKynes]

“Possibly” still out there?

Yes, like the other poster said , maybe those words are to give the searchers some hope ?
I know we'd all like to see Codi found safe somewhere.
He's just a tiny boy.
Unless some misguided person has him and is caring for him .... ?
That doesn't happen very often.

Bless all of the volunteers and LE.
Idk what they're going to find.
Imo.

 

[Kristin Esq.]

Attorney: Hampton Circuit Court judges recuse themselves from Bigsby case

HAMPTON, Va. (WAVY) — All Hampton Circuit Court Judges recused themselves from the felony child neglect case against Cory Bigsby, his attorney told 10 On Your Side investigators.

Attorney Jeffrey Ambrose said he received word from the Hampton Circuit Court on Thursday, Feb. 17.

10 On Your Side investigators are working to determine why the judges recused themselves and will publish more information as we receive it.

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Hampton Circuit Court judges recuse themselves from Bigsby case | WAVY.com

 

[tlcya]

not surprised. It's a hot potato no circuit judge wants so they are kicking it upstairs.

 

[Turkeytrot]

https://twitter.com/HamptonVAPolice/status/1494354743300349954?s=20&t=QWRAuwI7jhNX5q1S9yp-LA

The Hampton Police Division is still seeking information in the Codi Bigsby investigation. If you can answer these questions, please reach out to us.

 

[Mistree]

Attorney: Hampton Circuit Court judges recuse themselves from Bigsby case

HAMPTON, Va. (WAVY) — All Hampton Circuit Court Judges recused themselves from the felony child neglect case against Cory Bigsby, his attorney told 10 On Your Side investigators.

Attorney Jeffrey Ambrose said he received word from the Hampton Circuit Court on Thursday, Feb. 17.

10 On Your Side investigators are working to determine why the judges recused themselves and will publish more information as we receive it.

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Hampton Circuit Court judges recuse themselves from Bigsby case | WAVY.com

Does this mean he can get out of jail? Sorry, I’m not at all familiar with how the legal stuff works.

 

[JnRyan]

Attorney: Hampton Circuit Court judges recuse themselves from Bigsby case

HAMPTON, Va. (WAVY) — All Hampton Circuit Court Judges recused themselves from the felony child neglect case against Cory Bigsby, his attorney told 10 On Your Side investigators.

Attorney Jeffrey Ambrose said he received word from the Hampton Circuit Court on Thursday, Feb. 17.

10 On Your Side investigators are working to determine why the judges recused themselves and will publish more information as we receive it.

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Hampton Circuit Court judges recuse themselves from Bigsby case | WAVY.com

Huh?!?!? I can see one of them, but ALL of them.

 

[Kristin Esq.]

Does this mean he can get out of jail? Sorry, I’m not at all familiar with how the legal stuff works.

No, it just means that they have to go to a different court.