He said, She said...

People have constantly said that Justin DiPietro needs to speak up for Ayla. He needs to talk to the  media. Get the story out there.

Well, he did participate in the Morning Sentinel interview, and immediately after that story was published, various "authors" and "bloggers" began twisting the information. No wonder he won't speak out; at this point he needs to hire a lawyer and drop out of the public's view. He doesn't even need a high-powered lawyer, just look in the yellow pages, find a  lawyer, and let them navigate... Everything he does to find Ayla or bring her home can be done behind the scenes. Moving right along...

Chelsea "crime analyst and profiler" Hoffman

What SHE said: The father of Ayla Reynolds is reportedly seeking "immunity" from police regarding the so called "abduction" of his daughter.

Most recently he expressed that he wanted police to give the "kidnapper" immunity so they can just get Ayla Reynolds home safe and alive.

Indeed it seems that the more Justin Dipietro opens his mouth, the more psychological tells come forward.  

What HE said: DiPietro said he hopes that the person who took his daughter will send a signal out to the public that she’s alive. He also said he wishes the police could offer immunity to the kidnapper so Ayla can be returned.

First of all, the SHE is Chelsea Hoffman. I do not mean to insult her personally (then again maybe I do), but she should really stop parading around as though she's a real journalist. She is not. Where is the journalistic integrity in quoting a BLOG? Have you no standards, Chelsea? How are you a crime analyst and profiler? Your info on your blog says you are "pursuing" a Masters degree in criminal justice. There is no way in HELL that you can be considered or employed as an analyst or a profiler without having some type of graduate or advanced (doctoral) degree. You do know, too, that most profilers are actually forensic psychologists? So even your Master of Criminal Justice won't help you with that. By the way, if you are "pursuing" a Masters degree, then the correct way to say it is that you are Masters degree candidate.

So while it sounds good, you are neither an analyst nor a profiler. You are someone who simply gives your opinion on crime cases over the internet. A commentator. Stop inflating your credentials, because its an insult to those who have studied and received specialized training to do what they do. I can also assure you that you are not qualified to make psychological assessments. Stick to writing your fictional books; I've never heard of you or read your "books", but I'm sure your work is "stellar".

Also, you can be found on the Huffington Post? That's misleading at best, and an outright lie at worst. You blog over there, they have NO ASSOCIATION with you whatsoever. Ariana Huffington can be found at the Huffington Post, you can only link to 2 blogs that the Huffington post does not even acknowledge, edit, or publish.

Secondly, Justin DiPietro said he wishes the police COULD offer immunity to the kidnapper. That indicates, to anyone with common sense, that he either knows they cannot or he knows that they will not. How does that translate to him "seeking" immunity. He did not say I WANT immunity, or I WANT police officers to give the kidnapper immunity, did he? Someone please help me understand how those words got twisted so far? I know Chelsea Hoffman is part of the clusterfuck, but it doesn't end with her.

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Carol Bengle Gilbert

What SHE said: It is in this charged investigative atmosphere that DiPietro publicly wished for immunity for the person who took Ayla. Is this wish revealing?
 Does a parent who believes his baby was stolen in the night want the kidnapper to get off scot-free? Or is the immunity wish akin to a desire for a do-over? 

 What HE said: DiPietro said he hopes that the person who took his daughter will send a signal out to the public that she’s alive. He also said he wishes the police could offer immunity to the kidnapper so Ayla can be returned.

The SHE is Carol Bengle Gilbert. Another quasi-journalist who should be ashamed of herself right now. Even the title of her story is misleading. "Baby Ayla's Father Wants Immunity, But for Whom?" Then in her very first paragraph she answers her own damn question---immunity for the person who took Ayla. That's not even the problem though. As previously mentioned Justin DiPietro did not say he WANTS immunity. The main problem I have with Carol, is that she obviously does not understand immunity. It is not just "occasionally" used as she implies. It is used quite often, and there are different types. Just because a person is given immunity, it does not mean that he or she will always get off "scot-free" or get a "do-over". There are 2 different types of immunity:

Use immunity- the testimony given can't be used against the witness. This does not preclude further prosecution, it just means that police have to have some other form of independent evidence. In grand jury proceedings, use immunity may be granted at the prosecutor's discretion. The witness can still be tried, and convicted, but the person who prosecutes the witness is not allowed to read the transcript of the grand jury proceedings or be present at such proceedings.

Transactional immunity- much broader, and means the witness cannot be prosecuted for any activity mentioned in his or her testimony.

Both types of immunity are meant to get a witness to testify despite his or her Fifth Amendment rights (protection against self-incrimination). So when Justin says he wishes the police COULD give the kidnapper immunity, he is not necessarily saying he wants the person to get off without being punished. He could be saying he wants the person to be compelled to talk. Because I know that Justin can do no right in your eyes, most of you will go with the former. This is one such instance where the interviewer could have, and probably should have, asked for clarification.
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Email: juststopthelies@ yahoo

The Interview...Oh Boy!

The greatly anticipated 1700 word interview. *sigh*

“We looked at that scenario, and it doesn’t hold water,” he said of the potential for a kidnapping. “That some intruder came in — in silence — and no one heard a thing. It didn’t happen.”

“We felt it was important that the public understand some specifics of the investigation. We felt it was important that the public understand the magnitude of this investigation and that some of the blood was Ayla’s,” he said.

No spin: he said there was no kidnapping, and the strongest evidence he has explicitly revealed to the public is that it's a small house and the thought of 3 adults sleeping through it is impossible.

No spin: he previously said the 3 adults who were in the home have not been truthful.


No spin: he said it's important for the public to understand some specifics of the investigation, and releasing some details of the blood evidence was a way to do that. 


Now, if you really want the public to "understand" the magnitude of your investigation, why wouldn't you just say "We know that no kidnapping/abduction has occurred, because the amount of blood found in the home indicates otherwise. We have not received an innocent/plausible explanation for said blood."  ???


You already have all three pieces of information out there---the kidnapping doesn't pass the smell test, the water test, or the straight face test; the blood is Ayla's; the 3 adults haven't been honest. 


I do not see why a more solid connection is not being made BY LAW ENFORCEMENT. Some people, like me, will continue to consider all people and all possibilities unless and until law enforcement clears this up. It goes beyond semantics. I can't understand the need to keep things ambiguous.Should people in Maine be keeping an eye out for Ayla, or has she already gone to heaven?


Note: I am talking about what HE (McCausland) has said, not what is rumor or unconfirmed by MSP.


By the way, the interview sucked balls. If nothing else, I wanted Justin to give little details. It wouldn't have hurt to say where he works or how he was supporting himself/Ayla. The date of the broken arm. The stuff that has people trying to figure out the most inane details to make him appear human (or not).


That's my take. I'm sleep now!

Fake Profiles

The Seeking Truth posts you have seen on different blogs are NOT me. I am not commenting on anything at the moment, nor am I saying that I all of a sudden changed my mind about this case. I rarely comment on Statement Analysis, because every time I do, Peeter deletes it immediately. Can't even say I blame him.

I originally thought my account was hacked, so I contacted blogger.com. Someone has simply created a new blogger account using the same display name as me. If you don't believe it's possible to do, try it for yourself.

There is nothing I can do about that, but my writing style should be evident by now.

That Sums It Up!

So, let's get it straight.
Scrap the drug debt settled with a baby. That's out.
Weekly Update: It's stressed to the max Elisha!
No more Cumbie farms robbery?
No more OD on pills left lying around?
The wiring is not up to code but that's not it. Or maybe Ayla put a fork in an electric socket and the Dipietros then hid her body in the water or forests?
Or Courtney hates Ayla because she looks like Justin?
Or Phoebe pampers Justin so yeah..he really did do it and she's covering up!
Or Justin just did it because he's just a f@ckhead and he's vindictive? and oh yeah you can add that insurance double indemnity?
Or the baby gate is key..
Or Elisha did it!!!

Scrap that...
let's talk next week!

Thanks to 'Mother Hubbard' for leaving this comment!  The only thing you left out is that Justin killed Ayla to get out of paying child support...

Side note...
Spring Break starts today!! I'm excited...glad I do what I do, because this break is much needed!

Late Night Thinking...

Everyone wants to know why there are no pictures of Ayla with her cast on.

YES the DiPietros should have those pics, and could release them if they chose to. I make no excuses for why they have not.

BUT Trista also saw Ayla on November 21st, when she went to a follow up appointment (bone specialist) with Ayla and Justin. At that point, according to Trista, Ayla had been in a cast for about 2 weeks.

Did Trista not take pictures of her child, who I am sure she missed after not having her in her custody for about a month at that point?

Why hasn't Trista commented about the new "miserable" Ayla that you all can see in the pictures?

Edit: People do take pics at the doctor's office, it's 2012! Not like you have to even bring a camera, most  people have cameras on their cell phones.

Edit 2: Removed the "strange" pictures... o_O

Does a Failed Polygraph Really Matter?

Ask the parents of 3 year old Breann Rodriguez.

Breann vanished in August of 2011, as she was riding her bike around her neighborhood. Her brother was with her, but when he went in the house to get water and came back, she was gone.

Two vans seen in the area by witnesses were of interest to investigators. The driver of one van was questioned and released. It's only logical to question and/or focus on people in close proximity to the victim, so naturally, her parents would come under scrutiny.


Breeann's parents failed a polygraph.

"I don't know, honestly, honestly. When my wife went in there first to do the polygraph and she failed it, I mean, of course as a father when someone tells you they failed a polygraph, it automatically raises doubt," he told Grace. 

 "I don't know. To be completely honest with you. I don't believe we really did fail it. It may be some kind of tool they use to squeeze every bit of information out of us...I don't really know. But they said we did fail it," Rodriguez said.

FBI spokeswoman Rebecca Wu declined to comment on the results of the Rodriguez's polygraph tests.

Peeter found that the parents were being deceptive. The following are some of Peeter's exact words regarding his analysis:

To be "completely" honest indicates that the subject has honesty that is not complete. Note that he says "I" don't believe "we" failed it, yet he said that "you" as a "father" would have "doubts" raised (passivity noted).  Note in his statement the following phrases:  "we really did fail it" and "we did fail it" is repeated.  He stated that they "said" we did fail it; not "told" which is stronger language. 

He stated that it may be "some kind of tool" to squeeze every bit of information".  An innocent parent never thinks he or she has told everything known. Note that there was prior statements which showed that the police were withholding information from him and his wife.

As it turns out, Breann's parents ARE innocent. The Rodriguez's neighbor, Shawn Morgan, has been charged with her murder. After finding Breann on the swimming pool ladder in his backyard, he suffocated her with a plastic bag, and later said that it seemed like it took her an hour to die.

In this case, the parents were told they failed, but were adamant that they didn't know how that was possible. As it turns out, it wasn't completely possible. They may have failed specific questions, but it is clear that they had nothing to do with Breann's murder. Another reason why it's important to remember that polygraphs are not pass or fail events. All people who are told they have failed should DEMAND to know on what questions they showed deception. Obviously, in this case police told the parents they failed the test in order to "squeeze" more information out of them.

By the way, Peeter, is anyone keeping any record of how many times you get these types of things wrong? You know, so that you can address issues of internal and external validity, as well as BIAS? Just wondering...

Oh, and DON'T shoot the messenger. ;)

Thanks for the commenter who mentioned this case, you jogged my memory!

Justice...

Law enforcement has made it clear that this is not a missing person's case, that no evidence supports an abduction, that foul play has occurred, that a "troubling" amount of Ayla's blood was found in the basement,  and that Justin, Elisha, and Courtney are withholding information about that night.

Yet when a report surfaced saying that police believed Ayla to be dead, Stephen McCausland hit back hard. He called the report "unattributed, irresponsible, and inaccurate." While the first two words pertain to the reporter's journalistic standards and integrity, the last word applies more to the story itself.

Despite everything known to the public, and everything else that is being kept close to the vest, police do not believe that Ayla is dead.

OR

Police do not want the public to know or believe that Ayla is dead.



Why is that?
Why do people who claim to want justice for Ayla keep saying that she is dead?
Why are people on the internet pretending that their efforts are to find Ayla or get justice for her?

Parental Abduction

*This is a lengthy post, and it is not my intention to bash anyone. I have provided links, feel free to click on them!*

I know some of you are under the impression that law enforcement has explicitly said that an abduction did not occur. That's simply not true; Stephen McCausland has said:

"Abduction is no longer a part of this investigation. We have grave doubts that an abduction took place and there is no evidence to support it," Stephen McCausland, spokesman for Maine Department of Public Safety, told Newscenter 5.

 “We’ve followed every conceivable piece of evidence that would follow their version of events, and we have found not one piece of evidence that supports an abduction,’’ he said.

 “There were three adults in the home, and their version of events is not backed up by any forensic evidence that we have located,” McCausland said Saturday afternoon. “That someone slipped into the home in the middle of the night, while three adults are there ... that someone went into the bedroom where Ayla was sleeping alone, removed her and vanished into the night – and that the three adults did not see or hear anything – doesn’t pass the straight-face test.”

As you all know by now, I'm free to speculate as I please. In this post I want to talk about the very abduction that did not pass the official "straight-face" test. More specifically, I'm going to address the profiles of parents who abduct their children. All of the profiles can be viewed at the link, for issues of time and space, I will only discuss the most pertinent ones here.

Profile 1: When There Has Been a Prior Threat of or Actual Abduction

When a parent has made credible threats to abduct a child or has a history of hiding the child, withholding visitation, or snatching the child from the other parent, there is great distrust between the parents and a heightened risk of further custody violation.

When other risk factors are present, one or more of the following are general indicators of an imminent threat of flight with the child:

• The parent is unemployed, homeless, and without emotional or financial ties to the area.
• The parent has divulged plans to abduct the child and hasthe resources or the support of extended family and/or friends and underground dissident networks needed to survive in hiding.
• The parent has liquidated assets, made maximum withdrawals of funds against credit cards, or borrowed money from other sources. 

Two things about this profile. Trista did not let Justin know that Ayla was his until she was 7 months old, and she did so only AFTER her fiance was sent to jail on arson charges. She even had her fiance, not Justin DiPietro, pick out Ayla's name and Ayla's umbilical cord was cut by her grandmother. One can only guess whether or not she would have let Justin know that Ayla was his if her fiance didn't end up in legal trouble. She has given conflicting accounts as to why Justin was not involved: he wanted her to have an abortion, she didn't tell him so that he wouldn't force her to have an abortion, etc. I consider this withholding visitation; you don't have to agree. 

Also the text messages. 

Speaking to the Daily News, Reynolds said DiPietro sent her a text message days before Ayla disappeared stating that he was worried someone might take her. She said he had made similar statements in the past.

“He always thought that I would be the one to take her,” Reynolds said. “I always wondered why he was so scared about that … I never went to get her because I thought she was okay and well cared for.”

Why would Justin have that in his head? Remember, we are only getting one side of the story. We also know that Trista is outright lying when she says she thought Ayla was okay and well cared for. She herself also talked about how Ayla would return from every visit with Justin, and something or another would be wrong with her. Instead of wondering why Justin thought that, why didn't Trista just ASK?

Profile 2: When a Parent Suspects or Believes Abuse Has Occurred and Friends and Family Members Support These Concerns

Many parents abduct their child because they believe that the other parent is abusing, molesting, or neglecting the child. These abducting parents feel that the authorities have not taken them seriously or properly investigated the allegations. Repeated allegations increase the hostility and distrust between the parents. Parents who have the fixed belief that abuse has occurred—and will continue to occur—then “rescue” the child, often with the help of supporters who concur with their beliefs, justify their actions, and often help with the abduction and concealment. In a large number of cases, the child has been previously exposed to neglectful, endangering, or violent environments (e.g., domestic violence or substance abuse). In these cases, the courts and child protective services may have failed to protect the child and the concerned parent or family member. 

This doesn't even require that much added detail. You can read about abuse allegations, and Trista's threat to sue DHHS, here, here, here, here, and here. A video of Trista's 'Today Show' interview also reveals that Ayla was only placed with Justin because DHHS "violated" Trista's rights.

Profiles 3-5

Probably not applicable to this case, but check them out at the aforementioned link.

Profile 6: When Parents Feel Alienated From the Legal System and Have Family/Social Support in Another Community

Many subgroups of potential abductors feel alienated from the judicial system. Listed below are five such subgroups.

Subgroup 1. Parents who are indigent and poorly educated lack knowledge about custody and abduction laws and cannot afford the legal representation or psychological counseling that would help them resolve their disputes. Those parents who have extended family or other social, emotional, and economic support in another geographical community may be at risk for abducting their children.

Subgroup 2. Many parents cannot afford and are unaware of the need to access the court system. In addition, those who have had  prior negative experiences with civil or criminal courts do not expect family courts to be responsive to their values or their plight.

Subgroup 3. Parents who belong to certain ethnic, religious, or cultural groups may hold views about childrearing that are contrary to the prevailing custody laws that emphasize gender neutrality and the rights of both parents. 

Subgroup 4. A mother who has a transient, unmarried relationship with her child’s father often views the child as her property, and her extended family supports this belief. Many of the women in this subgroup assume they have sole custody of their child and are genuinely surprised when they are informed that the father—by law in California and most other States—has joint rights to the child.

Subgroup 5. Parents who are victims of domestic violence are at risk of abducting their child, especially when the courts and community have failed to take the necessary steps to protect them from abuse or to hold the abuser accountable.

In this video, Trista talks about knowing Ayla was hers and that she didn't have to share her with anybody if she didn't want to. 

Common to all profiles: (1) Parent dismisses value of other parent for child, (2) child is very young or vulnerable to influence, and (3) abductor has family and social support.

Other things I found interesting about parents who abduct their children:

• Records from the Documentary Study showed that about one-fourth of the abductors did not operate alone in the act of abducting. Many abductors relied on a network of family and social support to carry out and maintain the abduction. The Interview Study found that a significant proportion of abductors (almost three-fifths of women and two-fifths of men) received moral support for their actions and practical help in planning the abduction. The network of supporters provided money, food, and lodging and was willing to conceal the whereabouts of the child.

• In the Interview Study, abducting parents frequently alleged that child protective services and family courts did not take their complaints seriously or failed to conduct a thorough investigation. (Makes me think of Trista talking about how DHHS failed to perform background checks)

This is all my own opinion as applied to a study carried out by the US Department of Justice. Please keep the comments fairly decent?!

UPDATE: NO, I do not necessarily think Trista is holding her somewhere. The purpose of this is to look at it from ALL sides, different perspectives, outside the box. I haven't ruled anything out in my own personal theories, and have said before that there's an 80% chance something happened to her in the home, BUT there's still room for other possibilities. Thanks.

What's the Importance...

Of Justin buying the life insurance policy?

Of Trista filing for custody right before Ayla went missing?

Of Courtney's sister being busted for drugs?

Of Lance DiPietro beating up Justin Linnell?

Of the blood evidence being released, but police declining to say the amount?

Just wondering where you all think these things fit in, if at all....are some of these things red herrings? Coincidences? Proof of more going on? Proof of premeditation? Feel free to share!

*Note* Every answer or comment on this will likely be speculation. If that will offend or upset you, please do not entertain this particular post!

Are these Halloween Pics?

This pic APPEARS to be taken on/around Halloween; note the ladybug costume and the bumblebee one...

HER ARM IS CLEARLY NOT BROKEN IN THESE PICTURES! What does that tell you?

Newly Released Photos of Ayla w/the DiPietros

I especially love this one...she doesn't look like the battered and bruised child some have said she was...

Just a beautiful little girl...awwww

 Her little personality shows in her pics, that's for sure...

The rest of the photos are here. Thanks to Selena Johnson for sharing with us!

The Pulled Leg Muscle

Copied and Pasted directly from the timeline...

Later that evening, Becca noticed that she [Ayla] could not walk without difficulty and after a few days she was not getting any better, favoring her left foot as she walked. Trista asked Justin what had happen and he said they were," horsing around". The subsequent visit to the doctor found it to be a pulled leg muscle... and it took three weeks before she could walk normally again.

Now...I'm not faulting Trista or her family for not taking Ayla to the doctor right away. At the same time, I don't fault Justin or Phoebe for not taking Ayla to the doctor right away. Kids will be kids, and they will hurt themselves from time to time. Since most parents are not doctors, we have to trust our own initial judgment, and then get confirmation when necessary.

Anyway, how is the broken arm scenario any different than the pulled leg muscle in terms of a) delayed medical care and b) Ayla being in pain?

People say if her arm was broken, she was surely in severe pain. I would argue that if she could not walk normally for 3 weeks, she was also in severe pain.

I have to reiterate that I don't fault either family for not immediately rushing a toddler to the emergency room. Here the wait to be seen by the nurse would be up to 4 hours unless you're half-dead, and then it would take even longer to see a doctor because there is supposedly only one on staff.

If people are as objective as they claim to be, how is stuff like this overlooked?

The Broken Arm, yet AGAIN!

*sigh*

Justice for Ayla has a write up about Ayla's broken arm. It is a good read, and goes into a lot of detail about fractures and the whole situation.

I'll address only a few points, because I think this issue has been debated extensively, and no one has any of the real answers necessary to decide if the incident was abuse or an accident.

1. The doctor who initially suspected abuse also thought that the fracture was more serious than it was. This is evidenced by the fact that the doctor said surgery would be necessary. Well, we all know that in the end, Ayla did not have surgery, and was put into a splint or soft cast (I think people are using the terms interchangeably).

2. 24 hours is hardly a delay in medical care that can be used to prove abuse. Usually when you see delayed medical care in a child abuse case, so much time has lapsed that either the child's injury has healed completely or to a degree or older injuries are found. For example, a child goes in for a terrible cough. The doctor orders x-rays and finds that the child has broken ribs that are almost completely healed, but the child was never seen for the broken ribs. That's a delay, at least in my mind.

3. Justin's reasoning for not going to the hospital the very night it happened is very understandable. Since it's common knowledge that kids' bones do not break as easily as adults' bones, Justin and/or Phoebe may have thought it was less serious than it was. Parents do not always know when a child needs to be seen. Nurses hotlines have been created; parents describe symptoms and a nurse either advises them what to do or instructs them to get emergency care. On the opposite end of that, have you ever seen a child in the emergency room who looked to be just fine? That's because chances are, the child is not being seen for something that is truly an emergency, and his or her parent should have just waited to schedule an appointment with a primary care physician.

4. Forearm fractures are commonly caused by children falling on their own outstretch arms. The pressure that breaks the arm is applied ONLY by the child. Imagine if someone else fell on top of a child. That would be even more pressure, and more chance  of an injury. My point is that Justin's story is not at all suspicious if that's what you have to go on.

5. Lastly, and most importantly, the police have unequivocally said that this was an accidental fall, and even gave the public insight as to how the decision to classify it that way was made (extensive interviews). The police have said the 3 in that house have not told all that they know. Most of us believe that, without a second thought. We don't say, "hey how did police make that determination?" It is not questioned, because it is what people want to hear. Law enforcement could tell us exactly how they know the 3 are not being honest (e.g. failed polygraphs, inconsistent statements, cell phone pings, etc). They have not offered that information, and most people don't ask for it.

You cannot pick and choose what statements you believe, or else, you too are guilty of being biased or one-sided.

JEFF HANSON issues the following clarifications...

Jeff Hanson has taken the time to clarify and add a few things. I'm sure we all appreciate the fact that someone in the case cares enough to dispel rumors and engage the public who has so many questions and very few answers. Please remember to keep your comments decent; I will be traveling today and cannot moderate or review the comments. If I check in and it's out of control, I'll just have to stop them for today. From what I have been able to read, I think there's some interesting points being made all around. 


Below are the emails, if anyone doubts authenticity, I can add screen shots later! Take care.




From: Jeff
To: JustStop TheLies
Sent: Saturday, March 3, 2012 4:37 AM
Subject: Re: The facts.. as we know them..

JustStop; Look forward to it then..  one small correction  ...but in the 18 years that I have know her...  should be known ..  Thanks Jeff

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From: Jeff
To: JustStop
Sent: Saturday, March 3, 2012 11:13 AM
Subject: for your review

JustStop; I'm new to the blogging arena, do you review posts before you post them (probably a good thing).  I have replied to a comment by John Pomerleau as follows:

John. I used the word "abducted" as the dictionary defines it:  to remove (a person) by force or cunning; or to seize and take away (as a person) by force

Excerpt from "Ayla's Timeline" (http://www.aylareynolds.com/photos/aylas_timeline.pdf). October 17th 2011 7pm -  ...Ayla was removed kicking and screaming... (in fact Ayla tried to bite the officer as he was handing her over to Justin). It was a traumatic experience for all present, including the officer involved.. After Justin and his Mom left, the officer stated to Becky that: "if he had his way, he would not have let Ayla go with Justin". Jeff

... and the insurance is State Farm not Allstate.. my fault. 

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From: Jeff
To: JustStop
Sent: Saturday, March 3, 2012 11:29 AM
Subject: photos

..and just an FYI that you can post in the proper place:    "98% of the photos of Ayla you see on the internet (and television broadcasts) have been taken by Ronnie Reynolds SR (Ayla loved to pose for his camera). The originals (straight from his cell phone to my e-mail) can be seen and downloaded from Ayla's website: www.aylareynolds .com  - We encourage people to download and display photos of Ayla anywhere they can as they are helping raise awareness that Ayla is missing for us...  and I will be adding newer photos to the website soon".   Jeff

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From: Jeff
To: JustStop
Sent: Saturday, March 3, 2012 11:43 AM
Subject: ..and

.. and regarding comments on the polygraph testing -  You are asked a series of control questions in which you are required to lie in order to ascertain that you are telling the truth... I assumed people knew that.  Jeff

Ok I will JustStop for today... 


Edit: I post the emails verbatim so that no one can accuse me of twisting his words or adding my own "spin" to things. What you see is what was sent to me, deduce from it what you will...Jeff, if that's a problem for you let me know!

The Photos...

I am not buying that they were photoshopped or any of that, but has law enforcement, or anyone for that matter, been able to designate which picture of Ayla is the most recent? I'm not an attention-to-details type of person, so it may be obvious to everyone except me.

Doesn't it matter, because children can look very different within the span of a few months. They get new teeth, their hair grows, etc...

Ayudame!! (Help me)

JEFF HANSON Speaks...A Word from Trista's Stepdad

From: Jeff
To: juststopthelies@yahoo.com
Sent: Friday, March 2, 2012 6:25 PM
Subject: The facts.. as we know them..

Dear Unknown; Trista and I have read through your blogs and you do not seem to be helping the cause to Bring Ayla Home.. more like fueling the frustration, but I will help you with a few of the facts, as I know them in the hopes that you and your readers drift towards what is really important.

We were told that Justin took out a $25,000 life insurance policy on Ayla 3 days after he abducted her from Becky and Jessica's care... I cannot tell you the "sources close to the investigation" we eluded to on the website (www.aylareynolds.com), but I can tell you that Justin told Trista on the steps of City Hall (Ayla's Vigil in Waterville on 1/28/12) that he switched policies and added Ayla to the new one - Speculations (through the press's research) are that he was offered a discount for this addition from a friend in Allstate who sold him the policy.. ..and that it pays double on accidental death...

One thing that you and some of your readers may not understand about Trista is that she is not capable of lying.. sometimes she misinterprets, or misreads, but in the 18 years that I have know her, she has never lied to me or anyone else I know,.. about anything.. you might say that I'm incredibly naïve or even protective, but ask anyone who knows her (including Justin - if you can) Trista is not capable of lying.. She has given you (and the press) full disclosure.. including the results of the Polygraph test on the day she took it. 

I'm afraid I may have posed more questions than answers in this e-mail and it was not my intension (I'm beginning to see how the frustration comes to play here), but I have to I ask you this: if your not capable of lying, how can you pass a lie detector test?  ...what saddens me is that we label it "a medical condition"... the Step Dad

You may post this e-mail in it's entirety.. more to come.. 

What say you all? I have to admit, the "double on accidental death" gives me a horrible feeling...

The screenshot, for authenticity purposes, can be viewed here. I am hovering over the name "Jeff" to show you the email address.

My Response...

Well...

I think Whitney Houston was  a victim of her own actions, and she lost her life because she could not overcome struggles within herself. Some people say fame is the most dangerous "drug" of all. I really am not sure that black people made her turn against everything she knew to be right---but I can understand how you can see it that way. I mean, she was raised in the church, and came from a family that didn't struggle like many blacks did. There may have been people who thought she was acting too "white," but I hate hearing terms like that. How does one "act black" or "act white"? It seems like a play on stereotypes, and I reject that type of thinking outright.

Now as far as Courtney being compared to Malcolm X...I really don't know enough about her or him to make that comparison. From what little I do know, I would assume that Malcolm X was extremely pro-black, so if Courtney was the same way would she be with a white man? People have brought up the fact that some of Courtney's family members have their own troubles with the law, and we see her sister was trafficking drugs. How deeply was Courtney involved in that? Did Justin get caught up in that lifestyle? Did they meet each other on that scene? Those are all questions I don't have the answers to, but they would provide an interesting angle. Race has probably been off limits for discussion in this case for obvious reasons...it's a distraction for one. If Courtney were proven to be more involved, we may see the racial discussions play out.

If Justin were black, and Courtney were white, would the people of Maine be rioting? Again, I don't know. I am from the south, so I know that people here would probably be outraged. I don't know enough about Maine to say how people would react...it's a northern state, and I always thought the North was a little more accepting or open to interracial relationships and such. Just bringing up Courtney though, I keep wondering if she's the key to all of us. Either she's guilty along with Justin, or she's guilty on her own and the others either do not know it or are covering for her. I want to believe Courtney is the guilty one, because any other scenario would mean that Ayla was killed by people who shared the same bloodline as her. It's just easier to wrap my mind around an "outsider" doing this.

I think we will see that drugs are involved in this case; to what extent remains to be seen. People will say that drug dealers do not want children, they want their money. Shaniya Davis is an example of a child being given to a drug dealer to satisfy a drug debt. I'm sure it happens more than we realize.

I saw a comment that said Justin was in the service, and he has the USMC sticker on his truck. With just those two pieces of information, I would assume that at some point he did serve this country. Marines have killed their children though, an example is here. I know we think of the Marines as an elite group of people, but in reality, there are the bad apples in that bunch too. Whether someone could force Justin to kill Ayla because of a drug debt is questionable. I would let the drug dealers kill me before I sacrificed my child. That's just me though.

Justin also does not strike me as a gang member, but I could be wrong. You're right, if gangs are involved, you will probably never hear a word about it. Where I live, there is not much gang activity, so that's an area of criminality that I am very unfamiliar with.

I hope I answered it all. Feel free to email me (juststopthelies@yahoo)...we'll talk. We'll debate. We can agree or disagree, I'm open to it all!

On a side note, you sound just like my mother in law. That's probably part of the reason why you bugged me LOL She says "yous" and I'm like HUH? She's from Pottstown, PA, if you know where that is.

Take care.

Dhartania...Last Time

I got it...You're right. That was a reasonable show, and I'm glad you toned it down for the most part.

You summed up my thoughts exactly---EVERYONE should be looked at in this investigation. That's not to say I think that Trista is guilty---I DON'T. I have said she was an "unfit parent" and I do realize that may have gone too far. I just have no tolerance for parents like that though, because my biological father has been a heroin addict for the majority of my life. No elaboration necessary, I'm sure people can imagine the types of things that go along with that. Drugs and alcohol, in excess, make people forget that they have kids, if ya know what I mean.

One thing I thought about today when I was discussing this blog and case with someone, is that Trista didn't have the chance to redeem herself to her child, and whoever took that opportunity away from her should be punished. People like my "father" have never gotten help, and don't even care to clean up their lives for the sake of people who love them. Trista, in a sense, is different. Whether she got help on her own, or was forced, at least she went to rehab. I give her credit for that, and you will see my stance toward her soften.

Anyway, it takes a big person to apologize, and you did. Thanks. I apologize as well, but we will have to agree to disagree about psychics... I'm sorry I don't believe in ghosts, nor do I like cats! I love my dog Ziggy though! :)

No one has been cleared, and no one has been named a suspect. That's my perspective.

Elisha DiPietro In Court For Custody TODAY

Justin Linnell and Elisha were in court today, for custody/visitation questions about Gabby.

No word on results yet, but I will update when I find out!

Polygraphs (A Recap)

The DiPietros

Justin

• unknown date, reports are "shortly" after Ayla was reported missing
• Justin says he "smoked it"
• Trista says he failed it
• police say he was shown the results, but will not confirm or deny it either way

Courtney

• allegedly refused to take it because she has her concerns and reason for not doing so
• this statement is only attributable to Heidi T.

Elisha and Phoebe

• their lawyer doesn't know if they have taken  polygraphs

Lance

• no mention

The Reynolds

Trista

• 1/18
• unable to complete due to an unspecified medical condition 
• investigators "content" with the incomplete results

Ronnie

• 1/26
• took and passed

Ronald

• no mention

Becca

• 1/27 
• unable to complete because she takes muscle relaxers, pain-killers, depression medication and an antibiotic

Jessica

• no mention

TRISTA Questioned by State Police

If the State Police had proof (e.g. blood evidence) that Ayla was dead, why would they even entertain tips about her being spotted alive? I think this is why we have not seen an arrest in this case, nor have we seen anyone cleared. There is so much going on, it's hard to tell fact from fiction. Keep the faith, Ayla could be alive and well!

 Ronald Reynolds says this case has yielded few answers, but plenty of rumors, saying state police questioned his daughter Trista this week after someone allegedly called them to report Trista and Ayla had been seen together after the toddler was reported missing. Reynolds says that was never the case. There is another vigil planned for Ayla in Waterville this weekend. The Reynolds also plan to hold a vigil in Portland on Ayla's birthday, April 4th.  -Catherine Parrotta, Reporter

Thanks for the tip in the comments!!!

Courtney Roberts and the 'Cinderella Effect'

A commenter noted the lack of speculation regarding Courtney, and that was a very valid observation. Here it goes!

Even though Justin and Courtney were not married, they are said to have been in a long-term (5 year) on/off again relationship. This is sort of weird, considering they both had children under 2 by different people.

For the purposes of this post, Courtney will be viewed as a "step parent" to Ayla; she somewhat fits into this role, and she may have been a caregiver for Ayla during the short time Justin had custody of her. The emphasis on "step parent" is to highlight the fact that Ayla and Courtney have NO biological ties.

What Do We Know About Courtney?
-She lived across the street from Justin and his roommates in Portland
-She is a young, African American female with a small child
-Her sister, who also lived in the apartment with her, was arrested on federal drug trafficking charges
-She had a rough pregnancy, and her boyfriend wanted her to have an abortion
-She is a college student, most recently working to be admitted to a graduate level program

What Role Did Courtney Play in Ayla's Life?
-We really do not have any solid information about this, which in itself is shocking. We have not seen anyone say "She loved Ayla like she was her own" or anything to that effect
-Is it possible that Courtney was left to watch Ayla and her own young son while Justin was out doing whatever he does

How Did Justin Getting Custody Affect Courtney?
-Justin would have to have more contact with Trista, who he may very well have cheated on Courtney with
-Justin would be moving more than an hour away to live in Waterville with his mother
-Justin would be splitting his time between Courtney, Ayla, and Ayden (the similarity in the names is o.O)
-Justin would have to stop working in Portland (if he ever was) and lose his income at least for awhile
-Courtney was said to have spent the weekends in Waterville, that may have affected her as well
-Not related to custody, but Justin was also ordered to pay child support. Did Courtney share the costs if Justin could not pay himself?

Why Is It Important to Look at Courtney?

She may have had any or all of the following:
-Jealousy or ill feelings toward the mother and/or child
-Opportunity
-Means
-Access
-Family members involved in criminal activity

She does not have:
-an alibi, and we know she was in the house
-any public statements or explanation for her involvement, or any public supporters for that matter (her mother has not even come out and said "I know my daughter, and she'd never do anything to hurt a child")
-any reason to hide, but she is
-clearance from the State Police; and there is speculation that she refused to take a lie detector, because she didn't "trust" it
-a biological relation to Ayla

The 'Cinderella Effect' basically describes how young children are more likely to abused/killed by step-parents. The name of the theory is obviously taken from Cinderella's story, and we all know how horribly she was treated by her step-family. Think about how often we see a child killed or abused by a step-parent, mom's new boyfriend, or dad's girlfriend. We see it a lot actually, and the fact that Courtney is one of the three who has not given a full story means that there is a possibility that she was directly responsible for whatever happened to Ayla. Did Justin stand by and let Courtney treat Ayla badly? I would hope not, but again, Courtney is not talking and giving any clue as to what that relationship was like.

The video from Cumberland Farms shows Justin--Ayla is not with him nor is Courtney. Was Courtney left at home to provide care for both Ayden and Ayla? Did something happen, accidentally, or did Courtney snap? Did Ayla do something to her own child, and Courtney overreacted harming Ayla in the process? Only time will tell. Courtney has been on my radar from the beginning, but she seems to have a lot to lose in this.

The only problem is, why would the DiPietro family cover for an outsider? Isn't BLOOD THICKER THAN WATER?

Interesting Comment

AnonymousFeb 28, 2012 05:28 PM

Justin Linnell should be investigated.

1) He threatened to kill Elisha DiPietro on Facebook.

2) He expressed hatred or anger towards Elisha and her family.

3) He was in a bitter custody dispute with Elisha over his baby girl Gabby.

4) He likely had had access to the keys to the house.

5) He knew the layout of the house.

6) He appeared to have mental health problems, including alcohol abuse.

7) He was a night owl, up all night.

8) He comes from a dysfunctional family, and his brother had been charged with stabbing someone.

9) He had a restraining order against him, making it unlikely that he would ever be able to have a relationship with his baby Gabby through the courts.

10) At the time Ayla went missing Gabby was about 18 months old, but he had not seen Gabby since she was 10 months old. He might not have been able to determine in the dark that Ayla was not his baby but a different baby.

11) The Linnells claim that the DiPietros suspect that Justin Linnell is connected to the disappearance of Ayla.

12) The boy who smashed the windows, Jeremy Hanson, is connected with the Linnells.

Great points, 12 solid reasons to investigate him, BUT Justin Linnell is a punk. He couldn't even go smash the windows on his own, so I'm not so sure he  would go into the home and take a baby. He may have had someone do it for him though...Just speculation, there have been no arrests and no suspects named in this case!

The Broken Arm...Round 2

In response to yet another speculative article on Yahoo...

Lack of Investigation?

Would it not be easier to verify the circumstances of the broken arm on the first day than it would be to determine the circumstances of an alleged or supposed abduction? The broken arm story could be verified through medical records, doctor’s reports, stories from the parents and others with knowledge of the incident (given either at the time the injury happened or after), and potentially DHHS records. On the other hand, to rule out (or in) an abduction could entail crime scene processing and analysis, lie detector tests, interrogations/interviews, soliciting tips, and other law enforcement procedures and methods. The information gained from the latter does not necessarily change the record with regard to the broken arm. The police official did not say “we asked Justin what happened, and we believed him.” He said we conducted extensive interviews. Do you think he is lying? Do you think he has any reason to mislead you about the broken arm?

Criminal investigations are, as you said, dynamic. Determining whether or not an arm was broken in an accidental fall is not. From law enforcement's statement on day 1, we should be drawing the conclusion that the broken arm is not a part of the criminal investigation. Again, why are you willing to believe certain police statements, while dismissing the ones that don’t fit into your theory? I understand that the totality of circumstances has to be considered, but until police retract their statement and say the broken arm was not an accident, we should consider that matter resolved for purposes of speculation.

Rain and The Fall

I keep seeing the lack of rainfall and the date of the Justin’s last class used to assert that either the accident did not happen as he said it did, or that it happened before he said it did. What would compel Justin to all of a sudden seek medical treatment after waiting that long? Child abusers usually do not get treatment at all in order to avoid detection, or when they do bring the child in it is obvious that the injury is not recent. Furthermore, old injuries may be detected while the "new" ones are examined.

Trista and the Reynold’s family have been very vocal in this case, and I cannot help but notice that they have not disputed the rainfall aspect of Justin's story. Don't you think Waterville PD at least has the resources to figure out on what days it rained? Wouldn't the doctor at the emergency room, who was likely told the same story, know whether or not it rained the previous night? (I say the same story was likely told, because the police said they did extensive interviews before ruling the fall as accidental.)

It has been mentioned the fall happened up two or three small steps and that the DiPietros delayed seeking medical attention. I am by no means making excuses for the story given by Justin, but none of us are privy to any  information that contradicts it. His last class date could have been changed due to earlier cancellations, absences, or the need to complete driving time. We also know that Ayla was seen on Halloween by at least one person not related to the DiPietro family, and it would seem simple enough to verify with this person whether or not Ayla’s arm was already broken or seemingly hurting her at that time.

The last thing to consider, is that Trista could have her own dates wrong, and that’s the only information you have drawn your conclusions from. Justin says the incident occurred on a rainy night in November. Well, there were a few rainy nights in November.

Neighbors

You reported that one neighbor was unaware of Ayla’s existence; she didn’t know Ayla was there or that Justin even had a daughter. It’s important to point out that another neighbor, one who lived next door and could see into Ayla’s bedroom, did recall seeing the toddler. It was rather lopsided of you to include one account in your “story” while ignoring the other. A simple search performed on Google using the terms “Ayla Reynolds neighbor” brings up information about both witnesses.

Initial Suspicions

The doctor should very well have been suspicious of abuse initially, because broken bones in children are very often associated with abuse. Any time a child that young is seen for a broken arm, abuse has to be considered and ruled out. Doctors are also mandated reporters, and that particular doctor would be risking his/her license and open the door for a lawsuit if he/she failed to report suspected abuse. You are asking for information revealed after the fact to be considered in determining whether or not Ayla’s bone was broken accidentally. Trista's timeline indicates that Ayla had a left forearm fracture, which is  the most common fracture seen in children. The fracture frequently occurs when a child tries to break a fall with outstretched arms. Justin falling on top of her would add even more pressure to her little arms. Makes sense to me...and it obviously made sense to the treating physician. For those of you who question whether or not the break was accidental, don't you think there would be bruising or some other sign of direct trauma if Justin caused the injury with intent?

Implications

Child abuse charges could be a potential outcome, but the new “evidence” (life insurance) will probably not be used to determine whether or not the arm break was an accident. Life insurance policies, unfortunately, do not show up on x-rays. The doctor, and the bone specialist that Ayla saw on November 21^st, are supposed to possess the experience and knowledge to determine whether or not the trajectory of a fall could plausibly result in the injury presented. If you are further trying to say that Ayla’s broken arm would result in other children being removed from the home, that’s another one of your logical fallacies.

Wrap Up

Not only are you questioning the judgment of the police department, you are also questioning the judgment of the medical doctor(s) responsible for Ayla’s care. Let’s also not forget that you know absolutely NO details about the life insurance policy. Trista Reynolds says "In the same week Justin took Ayla from me, he took out a life insurance policy on Ayla."  That does not really narrow down a date.



As far as I’m concerned, the date the policy was written and the amount of the policy are pure speculation. If it turns out that the policy was taken out after the broken arm, then your whole theory falls to pieces.

You don’t know the terms of the policy; perhaps a certain number of payments would have to be made before one could collect a payout. I’m almost sure that it would prevent a murderer from collecting. With no body, the policy may lay out specific procedures. I don’t know those details either, and that’s one of the reasons why the life insurance remains a non-factor for me at this point. Don't hold your breath until law enforcement officially stamps "case closed" on the broken arm issue, because they have already said it was an accidental fall.

Police are investigating her disappearance. Not child abuse. Not a broken arm. They are trying to FIND AYLA.

Jeremy Hanson

Lunch breakkkkkk! This may  not format correctly, because I'm not on my desktop...

Anyway, once I figure out his relationship to the Linnell family, I may add a page from him and his family. He is the man who smashed out the windows of the DiPietro home on February 3.

Hanson, the big-bad window smasher

He's a troubled young man with hopes of joining the Army (gasp!), and he will very likely get in because the Army has relaxed their standards over the last few years. For now, his Facebook is here, and he does have some Linnell's on his friends list. Makes me wonder why Lou Linnell would say this:

I FIND OUT WHO IS BRAKIN THE WINDOWS AT AYLA HOUSE . WELL JUST LET ME PUT IT THIS WAY YOU WILL KNOW THE BITCH I CAN BE. MY GRAND DAUGHTER LIVES IN THAT HOUSE.GROW UP PPL. NO KNOWS WHAT HAPPIN IN THAT HOUSE BUT THE 3 ADULTS THAT WAS THERE. STOP JUDGEING PPL TILL YOU HAVE ALL THE FACTS. . JUST REMEMBER MY GRAND DAUGHTER LIVES THERE AND ANY MORE BULLSHIT AN I FIND OUT WHO YOU ARE. YOU BUTTER HOPE THE COPS GET YOU BEFORE I DO. I DONT PLAY WHEN IT COMES TO MY FAMILY (SIC all of this garbage)

She knows damn well that her family/friends are responsible. They obviously could not care less about the children who live in that house. Hmmmm...

Justin Linnell knows exactly why he was assaulted. He better be lucky he was not caught in the act of smashing the windows, or else someone would have been justified in killing him to defend their property.

Oh, What a Day!

It's been a long day, and tomorrow will begin a long work week. I'm going to respond here to a few comments, then I must be off to bed! 6 a.m. comes way too soon!

Before I begin, I have to say something about being "anonymous." People are up in arms about who is writing this blog. Other blog owners who chose to reveal their identities were attacked relentlessly and had their background looked into by people who claimed to only want justice for Ayla. It is also hypocritical that MOST of the people complaining about the blog owner being anonymous are posting their concerns ANONYMOUSLY. You do not want your real identity to be associated with your own words, yet you want to hold me to a different standard? You all are constantly trying to figure out who I am, while making statements that I "forgot" about Ayla. Well, every second you devote to finding out who I am, takes away from Ayla as well. Comprende?

VTLadyFeb 26, 2012 03:05 PM

I do appreciate your point of view WRT the DHHS angle, 'Anon'.

And, I fully understand DHHS could NOT legally stand in JDiPs WAY, when he decided to excercise his parental rights, taking Ayla from Jessica Reynolds' apt. while Trista was in rehab.

BUT, my question is this:

Why did they get involved in his decision and HELP him take her??
And, after involving themselves in the situation BY HELPING him take Ayla..
WHY didn't they open a case to record their involvment, and then FOLLOW UP by checking on her??

It's one thing to say "DHHS has no authority to STOP" a bio-parent from taking his child to which he is a virtual STRANGER (Ayla kicking & screaming, during the trsf., IIRC!)
And it is ANOTHER THING ENTIRELY to help FACILITATE the man to do so.

That is where I, personally, DO fault DHHS.
If that IS how the system generally works, it REALLY needs to change IMO.

This was a child who was safe where she was, AND, agents of DHHS were instrumental in HANDING HER OVER to a man she barely knew and who was in obvious DISTRESS being given to.
A child not old enough to be explained to, WHERE her mother was, who was being NEEDLESSLY TRAUMATIZED (at minimum) by the hand-over!!

Where was Ayla's BEST INTERESTS being served by this arrangement?
Moreover, once traumatized by being handed over kicking,screaming and TERRIFIED why wasn't JDiP MANDATED BY DHHS to bring Ayla to a child-psychiatrist?? The kid was being obviously TRAUMATIZED.

If this IS how the system generally works, and DHHS followed protocol TO THE LETTER, then I hope Trista Reynolds STILL sues.
Not for monetary damages... but for POLICY CHANGE!!!

In order to say that DHHS took Ayla from the Reynold's family, you have to totally ignore the fact that Trista says she and Justin had an agreement that he would care for Ayla while she was in rehab. Also, it has been stated that DHHS'  role in the situation was to verify to law enforcement that Justin is Ayla's father.

Ayla could have been handed over to Justin with little to none of the "trauma" that you refer to. Jessica Reynolds was notified that she needed to hand Ayla over to Justin, she refused, and her actions are what necessitated police officers handling the exchange the way they did. Jessica Reynolds has already had her own child(ren) removed from her care by DHHS, so I can see why she'd be reluctant to turn over another child.


I hope Trista Reynolds sues as well. It's her right to do so, and I hope that she would be suing to reform the system and not pad her pockets. It would be awesome if she sued so that no other child's case would be handled in the manner she claims Ayla's was. This case makes it clear that DHHS is in need of serious reform, and that law enforcement may want to conduct some sort of refresher training when it comes to diffusing/handling these types of situations.

AnonymousFeb 26, 2012 01:30 PM

Here's the thing about "custody". If parents are not married and there is no court order in place, which is often the case, each party has equal rights to the child and can take the child from the other parent at will without committing a crime. The fact that DHS was involved in this does not mean they placed Ayla with Justin but rather did not stand in the way of a biological father exercising his right, over that of extended family, to care for his child while mom is in rehab. The fact that Trista's other child was not removed shows us that this was not a case where DHS could prove jeopardy to the child but rather facilitated what was supposed to be a safe mutual agreement between the parents. Not uncommon and none of it means anyone lied...they just didnt have a very sophisticated understanding of "the system". Given Trista's problems and those of her sons father, it isn't surprising that DHS was watching. Doesn't mean they had a court order of any kind....or that anyone did.

These are  very good points, and this is  well said. The big part of the custody situation that I cannot understand is why the baby boy was not removed. Either both children were safe, or both were unsafe. It makes it look more like Ayla going to Justin was indeed an agreement between parents. Did Trista's family try to change her decision to let Ayla go with Justin? Were they unhappy with that arrangement, and trying to stop it from happening? 




If anyone comments, please keep it clean. Good night, and Ayla---hopefully tomorrow is the day!