Found Alive WA - L.C., 15, Pierce County, 9 May 2018 *arrests*

[Sanz]

So, they started off in Bonney Lake, headed to the Federal Way Transit Center (getting closer to Seattle), then were spotted in Tacoma, and now they are searching Tenino (Going further outwards)?

Seems they went away from BL at first, then closer and now are headed in the completely opposite direction.

There seems to be a method to the areas they are searching according to this article.

“Court documents say Fitzpatrick and Counts took LC all over a wide area the last few weeks from Federal Way to Tacoma, Lakewood and Tenino in Thurston County and back.”

“Volunteer searcher David Munari said the 7-11 store in Lakewood, near where Fitzpatrick was arrested, is the last place LC was seen on Saturday.”

2 charged in disappearance of Bonney Lake teen

 

[DakotaMayi]

There seems to be a method to the areas they are searching according to this article.

“Court documents say Fitzpatrick and Counts took LC all over a wide area the last few weeks from Federal Way to Tacoma, Lakewood and Tenino in Thurston County and back.”

“Volunteer searcher David Munari said the 7-11 store in Lakewood, near where Fitzpatrick was arrested, is the last place LC was seen on Saturday.”

2 charged in disappearance of Bonney Lake teen

Oh I imagine there is. I just expect them to take LC and head off and never come back. But, it appears she may be right on the edge of her home. (Thank goodness, that makes the search easier for now). I'm keeping an eye on the search sites.

 

[cybervampira]

Group beat up man mistaken for suspect in missing Bonney Lake teen case. Reward for girl reaches $4,000

A reward for the safe return of a missing Bonney Lake teenager believed to have been kidnapped by a sex offender is up to $4,000.

 

[Sanz]

Found some informative news articles (for me anyway) on recent Sex Trafficking busts, stings and studies that outline who these people are who engage in Sex Trafficking in the Seattle-Tacoma area.

TACOMA, Wash. -- Seven members of a street gang have been charged with trafficking minors for sex.
(10/2017)
7 Pierce gang members charged with trafficking minors for sex

Washington State Patrol and Lakewood police set up the operation, which centered on truck stops, after receiving complaints from citizens.

"The reason that there were so many victims, is because there are so many buyers.“
Sting operation targets human trafficking in Pierce Co. truck stops

“This is a business. You’ve got buyers, which are the ‘Johns,’ and sellers, which are the ‘pimps,’” Runbeck said.
“Buyers in Pierce and King Counties are prevalent and wealthy. According to the Washington Technology Industry Association, 12 percent of online buyers are in the technology industry. The peak time for buying sex online is 2 p.m., and there are over 100 websites to buy black-market sex online. In King County, the average buyer is just under 50 years old, highly educated, and is white-collar. “
Human trafficking prevalent in Seattle-Tacoma area - The Trail

 

[cybervampira]

LC: Following second arrest, cops fear missing teen is sex-trafficking victim

According to KIRO, Fitzpatrick allegedly raped LC and sold her as a prostitute multiple times since meeting her on May 9.

Police initially identified someone named Alex as a person of interest in their investigation. CrimeOnlinereported that Bonney Lake police believed the 15-year-old could have been with Alex Thueringer, 18,who had recently been kicked out of his Bonney Lake home. However, police later announced that they had spoken with Thueringer and he had no information about the girl’s whereabouts.

 

[BookBandit]

Detectives in Grays Harbor County said Wednesday they want to know where Fitzpatrick was in 2009 when Lindsey Baum was kidnapped.

Her remains were identified earlier this month after being found in Central Washington last fall. Fitzpatrick has a former girlfriend and a child who live in McCleary, where Baum was last seen in June 2007.

'Vigilantes' attack wrong man in search for missing Bonney Lake teen, police say

Wow! Definitely did not see that coming!

 

[AgeofAquaruis]

So, they started off in Bonney Lake, headed to the Federal Way Transit Center (getting closer to Seattle), then were spotted in Tacoma, and now they are searching Tenino (Going further outwards)?

Seems they went away from BL at first, then closer and now are headed in the completely opposite direction.

I wonder if they've checked Kent, especially Hawthorne Suites. That's another hotspot.

 

[AgeofAquaruis]

IMO, when they begin naming the "men" who use these children for their own gratification, we might see some changes. It's a supply and demand situation. And men protecting other men.

There's women that help too. They sacrifice children for their own high.
Maria Counts is a prime example.

 

[DakotaMayi]

LC: Following second arrest, cops fear missing teen is sex-trafficking victim

I am still not trusting Alex.

 

[whitelilac]

I'm just horrified by what I'm reading here. Speechless.....

 

[Sanz]

Reward just went up to $5,000.00.

If young women and children are bringing in the $200.00 an hour going rate in the Seattle-Tacoma area. I sincerely hope to see this reward money triple soon.

“Family members say the reward for any information leading to the safe return of LC has now increased to $5,000.”

Reward for info leading to missing Bonney Lake teen increases to $5,000

 

[Lava]

I am still not trusting Alex.

Same here, from the beginning.

 

[Lava]

3rd Arrest made according to reporters on twitter. No name released just yet, just saying its a male.

Drew Mikkelsen on Twitter

 

[Rodnester]

Wow! Definitely did not see that coming!

Here is a link to the last thread made for Linsey Baum.

WA - Lindsey Baum, 10, McCleary, 26 June 2009 - #19

 

[Lava]

KIRO just named the 3rd suspect on air, not sure how that works here; but he was arrested for child rape.

 

[AgeofAquaruis]

Third person arrested in connection with the case of missing Bonney Lake teen
Disgusting. Grrrrrrrrrr. These scum should not be let out of prison ever.

 

[Mica]

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Third suspect arrested in connection to the still-missing Bonney Lake teen

Police say detectives arrested 34-year-old William Kent Pittman in Pierce County Wednesday night. His booking charges are for child rape.

Despite the latest arrest of Pittman on Wednesday night, the teenager is still missing. Now the search for her is intensifying.

 

[Mica]

Prior arrest for William Kent Pittman for burglary.


WILLIAM KENT PITTMAN Inmate 2018058036: Pierce County Jail near Tacoma, WA

 

[Mica]

William Kent Pittman

Pierce County Superior Court Criminal Case 18-1-00796-0

Pierce County Superior Court Criminal Case 18-1-01217-3

 

[Rodnester]

William Kent Pittman

Pierce County Superior Court Criminal Case 18-1-00796-0

Pierce County Superior Court Criminal Case 18-1-01217-3

Looks like they are going after the "Johns" that were on Chris's smashed up cell phone.

Go get em boys! Every last one.