Thursday, September 15, 2005

How does it work???

Two weeks ago, a 17 year old freshman walked out of her Virginia Commonwealth University dorm at 10:00 p.m., car keys and skateboard in hand, and hasn't been heard from since. It's been all over the Richmond area news, since that's where the disappearance took place. I've seen a story here and there locally, and finally today, the investigation has turned into a criminal investigation, as posted at Amber Alerts. I'm not sure how some cases get the national attention, and other stories are restricted to local attention only, but I want to get her picture out there in whatever way I can.

Scary story. My son goes to school at VCU, and now girls that used to walk the campus alone are terrified. Cross your fingers and say your prayers for the family of the missing girl. Hopefully, some more media attention will help with the search.

dena at 7:10 PM

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at 6:23 AM Marie said...: Scary scary... sending prayers as I type...

Michele sent me!
at 6:44 AM Anonymous said...: so sad...seems like these kinds of stories are happening more and more often. here from Michele's this morning...
at 7:12 AM Twisted Cinderella said...: So sad and scary. My thoughts and prayers are with girl and her family
at 8:13 AM JustLinda said...: Wow, that's so sad.

My husband attended U of R back in the day (late 80s).

I have a 22 and a 20 year old plus some little ones. My youngest few are 16 months, 3 1/2, and 9. It's never boring!

Hi from Michele!
at 8:50 AM Michelle Keller said...: I was just saying to my husband a couple days ago that any newsworthy event that occurs during the Katrina aftermath is not going to get the coverage it should. Just like when Chandra Levy was missing- it was all over the news until 9/11.

I sure hope that girl is found safe & OK.
at 9:36 AM Michelle said...: I think the commenter above is right, anything not related to Katrina isn't getting much coverage. it's unfortunate, because it sounds like your story really needs to get out.

thanks for stopping by my blog earlier. I love yours!
at 12:29 PM Shelley said...: This is so scary. Thanks for visiting my site via Michelle. It is sad that this story isn't getting coverage. Dr. Phil had Natalee Holloway's parents on yesterday so maybe he will do something. I even felt kind of sad about 9/11 not getting more coverage this year. But Katrina is, nonetheless, right now and pretty desperate. Cheers!
at 3:55 PM R.A. Slater said...: Hey - here from michele's. Having trouble typing....having a couple "duh" moments. {{blshing}}
at 5:57 PM rashbre said...: Chilling and two weeks elapsed. Why so long to go criminal? The parents must be devastated. There are no words.

Michelle sent me.
at 6:29 PM Anonymous said...: Yikes! That's scary.

Hello, michele sent me!
at 1:52 AM Anonymous said...: I heard the Amber Alert on my way through Virginia Thursday night. I hadn't heard anything about it before and haven't heard any updates on it since.
at 6:17 AM Panthergirl said...: I did see it on the Today Show, and wondered the same thing.

I think finances have a lot to do with it (look how long it took to get media attention for the missing pregnant woman in Pennsylvania, who unfortunately turned up dead.) But then look at the "runaway bride" (barf) and Natalee Holloway?? More coverage than a national election.

I also think that they first assume "running away" with teenagers/college students and the police don't give it quite the attention they should. So what if it turns out to be that? Better safe than sorry.
at 7:40 AM carmilevy said...: I feel sick to my stomach every time I see these kinds of stories. What a horrid tragedy for the family. I pray it never visits my world, but I know the world isn't so iron-clad safe for anyone.

Maybe the embed-all-newborns-with-GPS-chips isn't such a bad idea after all.

Visiting from Michele's again. It's a great opportunity to read everything you write.
at 12:11 PM Anonymous said...: Wow, pretty scary stuff. She's from my home. I hope they find her.

Visiting this time around via Michele.

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