In all actuality, the witness needs to contact LAW ENFORCEMENT only. If that has been done, then the witness has already done his/her part. It may not seem as though law enforcement followed up on the tip, but it could also be a reason why no suspects have been declared or ruled out. Information obtained from this witness may be a factor in McCausland's assertion that Ayla being alive is highly, not completely, unlikely. I can only hope that MSP has not completely disregarded what this witness is saying.
The witness confirms that he/she has already contacted the proper authorities. Great! I can imagine Trista panicking when she saw this particular person, especially if she has reason to believe that this is the only independent witness to her scheme. Some of you have said that the witness was being "stalkerish" and that would cause Trista to panic. How asinine of an assumption is that? I realize that all things must be bent in a positive light to reflect positively upon the "Queen", but if you saw someone doing something wrong, they may very well panic or become startled the next time they see you. If Trista was worried about stalkers, she wouldn't be
I understand the need to discredit this witness, even though no one has any idea who he or she is. But, there are some things in this witness' statement that seem to be irrefutable (if they can be proven).
1. The witness' stay at the motel can be easily verified. Hopefully, the motel keeps a record of people who check in or out. If not, the person may have alibi witnesses or credit card statements to back his or her story up. The motel may or may not have working surveillance systems. While many motels do, I don't think it's safe to assume that they ALL do. If anyone has solid information either way, it'd be interesting to hear.
2. It is very easy to determine what room Trista was staying in. When police made contact with her, they entered a certain room number and that should be documented on their reports. Even if the motel room was searched with consent, that is still recorded. Also, the methods listed in number 1 can also be used to verify what room she stayed in. If Trista was actually staying in room #21, this witness is further solidifying his or her credibility. Anyone care to ask Trista what her room number was?
3. I have seen different things regarding Trista and transportation. Some people have said she doesn't have a car, others say she has no license, and others say she doesn't even know how to drive. She may have been borrowing someone's car, and driving it with no license. She may have a license and be borrowing someone's car. She may not have been driving at all. This information can easily be cross checked. Does Trista know anyone who drives a white 4-door car that has breast cancer plates? If she does, then again, the witness is credible.
4. The witness also says that Trista left on Monday morning. I'm assuming she means that Trista checked out; however I could be wrong. This is something that could be verified with the front desk of the motel though. This also brings a "friend" of the witness into the scenario, or maybe the "friend" is the witness. I'm unclear on that. Either way, if these two people offer the same general story, that is corroboration in a sense.
5. When law enforcement searched the room, perhaps they inventoried items or took pictures. If a pink jacket was observed by anyone, then that helps the witness' story appear more reliable. Was a missing pink jacket one of the oddities at the DiPietro home? Why would Raymond be wearing a pink coat? For any number of reasons, or it may not have been Raymond at all. Interestingly, people have said how well dressed Ayla was with Trista, and how "raggedy" she looked with the DiPietros. People complained about Ayla getting Gabby or Ayden's hand-me-downs. Are these same people outraged that Trista dressed her son in Ayla's old PINK jacket? Why would Trista keep Ayla so fresh and so clean, while neglecting to buy basic things for Raymond? When you live in Maine, I'd consider a winter coat a basic necessity. I can't be sure though; I live in TX and some winters I can get by with sweaters and long sleeves.
6. Some of you proclaim that law enforcement was likely watching Trista at this time (18/19 Dec). That may or may not be true, and no one can say definitively. Perhaps they were led to believe that Trista was staying elsewhere. People also thought law enforcement would be watching the DiPietro home earlier in the investigation; they apparently were not. Jeremy Hanson was not a ninja, he did not sneak past the surveillance team to bust out those windows...
How would anyone else corroborate what the witness said? Is there never a single eye-witness to a crime? You don't know what the investigative techniques in this case are, any more than this witness does. Everything we've been told up to this date could be a simple "investigative technique."
I'm baffled...Wouldn't people who claim to CARE ABOUT AYLA be happy that she may have been spotted alive AFTER the date she is said to have been killed? That's a reason to hope, a reason to believe that she may be out there somewhere. If you all were truly concerned about Ayla, and not Trista, this witness would be one of the greatest things about this case to date. It doesn't get any better than someone spotting Ayla ALIVE. The way the witness was attacked for stating his or her observations and opinions just goes to show that some of you are just bottom of the barrel e-thugs. So, she spelled Ayla wrong. It happens. She said Trisha instead of Trista. That's blasphemy, I know, but typos happens.
REAL JUSTICE FOR AYLA is not convicting people in the court of public opinion. It's not declaring people guilty before you've seen all of the evidence. It's not starting petitions for the sole purpose of harassing a family you disagree with. It's not passing off your speculations as evidence. REAL JUSTICE FOR AYLA is a process. It's letting the system work, without trying to force the hands of investigators and prosecutors. It's allowing the people entrusted with public safety to do their jobs without creating stupid sideshows and putting forth ludicrous demands. Take note, Dana "Pathetically Pissed Off" Palmeri, "ludacris" is a rapper not a word. If you people were at all interested in JUSTICE, you wouldn't be so ignorant about what the word 'justice' actually means. Lastly, if you were interested in justice for AYLA, you would have no problem mentioning the numerous lies told by her MOTHER. Just sayin... =)
Note: The blog MIGHT go offline tomorrow evening for an indefinite amount of time. I have some upcoming obligations, and I may not have time to filter comments or write new blogs. I was hoping to find someone I trust to take over for me for a little bit, but I don't want to get "Graced" LOL. definition: Graced-(verb) the act of having your own shit taken away from you by a crazy person
Who can use "Graced" in a sentence? LOL
Do you have cervical cancer, too?
ReplyDeletewtf...nothing in this post would lead you to be concerned for my cervix...um
DeleteJ4A had a hysterectomy, Jenn took time off because of cervical cancer, I thought maybe that's why you were closing down your blog.....
Deleteseems to be going around.
Cancer of the mouth maybe from all the bullshit flowing out of it. Have a good R and R, I know people have been suggesting that for a couple of days now.
DeleteYou know, 'mental health day', your reply and I'm sure the ones I have yet to get to below, are what proves to people that this whole country is in a downward spiral.
DeleteThe fact that you can't see the simple truth above- even taking away for just a second all the other blog posts that you find blasphemous or...emotional 'diress' (lol) because they question people that YOU have determined are innocent- is depressing.
It's true. All of it. Remember how you all were always saying that those who decided to be supporters of Ayla, but who were not going to jump over on your side and also codemn and attack a family and all their friends were NOT REALLY for Ayla, because all they were doing was excusing and defending Justin? Well, they weren't really, they were placing themselves in their shoes and were trying to gain understanding of how things have happened, but have been painted to look a certain way. But you guys insisted that if they were really "for Ayla" they would be willing to accept challenges to their beliefs about the Dipietros; that they would be willing to reach for answers where things didn't align. (those are my words, but that is in essence what was said. With malice laced undertones and lots of condescension) NOW it's been shown week after week where your side has done exactly what you accuse others of.
It's true. If you were really for Ayla, and in this for the right reasons, you would not automatically refute this and start preaching about being understanding of Trista. YOU are DOING exactly what you have accused others of.
You would be excited about this tip. If full of intellectual honesty you would be willing to retract your statements, views, and opinions in light of new information. Or potential information. If nothing else, given the kind of info that it is you would choose to remain silent on it and see what happens. You wouldn't even have to acknowledge the potential implications. Just staying quiet and seeing what comes of it would be enough to not allow me to point out (again) that you are a hypocrite.
So, truth be told, you are a Trista supporter, a trista version of the stories PR mouthpiece, and your main concern is not really the truth or Ayla. Accept it and own it ...or change it. -yb
Yes, a Trista supporter in that I support the idea that she had nothing to do with Ayla's dissapearance. Yes, at times I get fed up with nitpicking everything apart on ALL blogs and spew a bit of nonsense myself.
DeleteWhen I have been out searching no one is on my mind but Ayla. I search places where she may be found alive and I search places where she may be hidden and harmed.
When people are angry and fighting, playing games, or trying to be helpfull they, or I should say most, are here for Ayla regardless of who they think is responsible.
@ -yb
Delete...Yogi Bear? *grins* ok maybe not... I always find your posts agreeable. I appreciate your thoughts and insight.
Amen, Amen, Amen, Fantastic Post!!
ReplyDeleteIf the blog does have to go offline for awhile, I will miss it, you, and the many commentors here.
I hope your obligations are of the enjoyable type.
Start the Lies, how fitting that you are so Graced. (Not great, but it'll have to do, I'm tired).
@ S.
DeleteITA Will miss you, Obscure.
I will be Gracing you with my presence, while Obscure tends to her obligations. I considered taking over, and dominating the blog. Then I remembered she already knows too much about me. She can easily find me, and I'm not trying to be on her bad side ;)
ReplyDeleteSo, hold the applause. However, I wouldn't mind an edible arrangement. Make sure you sign the card, so I know whether or not you're going all "Snow White" on me. You know..poison apple. eeek!
xoxo
Sincerely,
NumberTwo
Awesome !!!! :)
DeleteWelcome Number Two.
DeleteNot the best of names,... at least going by my grandson.
I'm sure we'll appreciate you. Thanks for filling in.
Im liking #2
DeleteI feel all trekky... I think, if #2 tried to take over, there would be a mutiny! Beware #2 i have my eye on you!
~welcome
Hey Obscure. Still want that email? Better yet, want that blog? It's up for grabs!
ReplyDeleteMy answer to J4A in her comment it would take more than one person who claims they saw Ayla. Just for this one tip it was three people involved who saw the "little girl".
ReplyDeleteOther people have since claimed to see Ayla alive.
After the Maine state Police graced this investigation from the Waterville police, I placed much of my hope with Obscure & TTLOM!
ReplyDeletePssst, anon... #1 he's using "grace" in a sentence, #2 I'm pretty sure his character, the truth, and his integrity will protect his ass quite adequately, but you are so sweet to care <3
DeleteDerek if thats really you, you need to talk to LE. Tell them what you know save your family the embarrassment! You are going to be the demise of your fathers company. Please give up on false hopes and Really start helping Ayla!
DeleteThe only ass that needs protecting is Trista's. So in that case if it is bloggers we are now relying on for protection I feel sorry for her!! I would never want Tori as my defense "team"
DeleteHow does Derek have anything to do with Ayla? Really Jeff you have to give up on this trying to divert attention in any direction other than Trista. It is quite pathetic. And so obvious. Especially when you starting throwing out the "false hope" and "Really start helping Ayla statements." Only you and yours think and push so strongly for people to believes that. How is giving up searching and believing that Ayla maybe alive helping Ayla in anyway? Because that is I am pretty sure what Derek has said he believes in doing. How about you? "Anonymous" AKA Jeff
Deletederek, do you think that the waterville police have a an opposing opinion about what they believe happened to Ayla?
DeleteWell, it's not like I am at a loss for a blog to read, being that there are several Ayla ones.
ReplyDeleteI think Trista would dress the boy in pink. I would. Maybe there are people out there that don't associate colors with a boy or a girl. Trista does not know where Ayla is. I won't entertain that thought.
Have a nice vacation from your blog, Obscure. Don't forget to say 'grace' before each meal.
I want to believe Ayla is alive, and the evidence/no evidence can allow for that to be true. That said, I do not think this witness saw Ayla - but that the witness truly believes what s/he is saying. Trista putting a pink coat that Ayla outgrew on Raymond shortly after she went missing is plausible to me, though I'm not sure why she would have something like that in transitional housing, unless she was using it for Raymond before Ayla disappeared.
DeleteWithin those first few days especially, it seems both Justin and Trista would have been watched closely. I think of this too when I see comments about Lance being distraught when he was dropped off at the house, and seeming ok afterwards... and the speculation that meant that he was filled in on "the murder," punched Justin in the face, and then was on-board with it. The police had to have been there all day (and around the clock for many days searching for evidence), wouldn't they have heard such a thing or asked Justin what happened to his face? It seems to me that Lance's demeanor changed because he spent the day with his family and the police and was either emotionally spent or felt from what he heard that Ayla was safe. If Justin's face was actually injured, perhaps he did it to himself against a wall in a distraught moment.
There is more to this tip than the witness just seeing Trista putting a child in the car in a pink snow suit. The child was seen more than once. Not just being put in the car. Keep in mind the witness knew Trista's room number. There is much more to this story. And Trista knows it.
DeleteJustin's face was not injured. LE knows this. He was at the station everyday the first 3 weeks.
DeleteAnd Lance was quite distraught as was the rest of the family. His only "change" was that he was not willing to do what his friend thought he should do. He was not going to go out and search. He had very quickly been told it was not a wise thing for family to do. They could be implicated if they found her. Whether she was safe or harmed. They could be blamed for being a part of it. Or could contaminate the sights being searched. So their job was to be at the station giving as much information and help there as they could.
Anon, I'm sure people that were staying at the motel were paying attention to what was going on when the police where there. They may even have been questioned. I don't doubt this person was there and that s/he knows what room Trista was in and that s/he saw Trista with a small child and that s/he truly believes it was Ayla.
DeleteThough I know neither of them, I totally agree about the Lance/Crews misunderstanding. I do wonder if Lance explained all that to Crews and he opted to ignore it.
Bystander, that was weak.
Deletehttp://www.chelseahoffman.com/2012/06/mother-of-ayla-reynolds-speaks-to.html
ReplyDeleteOh my lawd...I LOVE this. FANTASTIC post Obscure.
ReplyDeleteI would appreciate an answer as to why these people that claim to care about Ayla & NOT be involved purely for their attempt at 15 minutes of fame (yes, I am talking to you Jeff/Tori/John P/Adam Doyon/etc) don't care to even consider that this witness is telling the TRUTH. WHY is that? Scared your pathetic little world is crumbling & all the lies & hate YOU have been spreading & encouraging was WRONG?!?
You all deserve civil suits. Jerks.
Well, thank you!
DeleteIronic, isn't it? All these people sitting around in their Ayla t-shirts and their Ayla ball caps calling someone who has actually claimed to see the child a damn liar. WTF is the point of the awareness items if no one is going to take an Ayla sighting seriously?
ReplyDeleteI have wondered what the point of them wearing the t-shirts is for quite awhile actually. If they are not trying to find Ayla. What is the point of the t-shirts. It then becomes just weird and bizarre that they wear them. Like a large bunch of groupies.
DeleteTo be part of something. ... age old crap. To express anger at someone whether they knew if it was the right someone or not, meant jumping on a bandwagon and never bothering to wait for actual convictions. V
DeleteGreat post "more questions"! I believe you hit right on target!
Deletesigned: getrealpeople
We have Truly been "graced" by you Obscure ! Will miss you :) Hurry Back !
ReplyDeleteOh for Christ's sake, grace. We know it's you, and you despised JSTL until now.
DeleteThe kiss ass talk is a bit much....
Suz is Suzanne Cotter
ReplyDeleteGeez, I don't even know who Cherri Brown is yet. Who is Suzanne Cotter?
Delete"Suz" if fricken NUTS.
DeleteIf you question ANYTHING that flows from Trista's stack of lies/mouth, she calles you a BABY KILLER. She curses all "dip supporters" to rot in hell and watch their backs because DHHS will be coming for their kids next.
She has OD'd on the Kool-Aid at the Clan Camp. Do NOT ENGAGE!!!
Dont make eye contact.Back away very slowly.
DeleteLol Selena. Truly- back away slowly chanting "all hail Trista" and you might get away unscathed. I can't tell you how many psycho messages that woman has sent to people that dare to say they believe all possibilities should continue to be investigated. She is the all knowing all seeing Suzanne cotter and has the corner on truth ....or at least that's what *she* believes. Just one more of the typical type of Justin hater who uses no facts and defies logic while sweeping Tristas clear issues under the rug. And FYI when you wonder how we can LOL or joke ever- it's two things. 1) the insane people we've given up on rationalizing with long ago and because it's upsetting we mostly decided to adhere to "Might as well laugh as cry" 2) the pain and stress is overwhelming to survive 24 hours a day for months on end. Humans always have the need for levity in even the most difficult circumstances.
DeleteThere are three witnesses who saw Trista with Ayla after the baby was reported missing.
ReplyDeleteWhere is Jessica? - Other than the one at the motel, do you know where the other 2 were?
DeleteAt the motel. There were three witnesses involved in that one tip.
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