New HFTM Blog article..

[Pauli]

Please take a moment to read this new article on Brooke Henson..

http://helpfindthemissing.org/blog/?cat=32

Congratulations to our very own awakening2lite on writing her first article for the blog... Great job A2L :happy0158:

[packy]

Yes, very good job, Awake. Your article gives much insight into Brooke's disappearance. You are good and you care.

[LiveLaughLuv]

:happy0158:

[Naia]

:s1gyahoo::give_rose:
What an excellent writer you are.
Bravo for caring about the missing and for writing such a great article.

[lost indie]

Wow. Just WOW...that was amazing A2L. I am very impressed. Do you write for a living? You have a clear talent for it. Have you written other things we could read?????

[lost indie]

:bump:

Just want to keep this at the top. I think peeps are missing it.

Our A2L rocks!!!!!

[Naia]

I agree bump

[Alibar]

A2L, you've written a very insightful article.

[PatC]

I found your Blog piece to be an excellent read, A2L. Not only well structured and writing that flowed but, as Ali said, insightful. You are clearly very familiar with the case. It definitely peaked my interest in it.

Was there anywhere in your research than you ran across anything to help explain the different accounts of the evening Brooke went missing? I'm referring to, from your article (and others I read):

"1. Cathy Henson, Brooke’s mother, overheard Brooke and Shaun arguing and overheard her say she was leaving the area. Shaun left. Brooke told her mother she did not intend to go anywhere and had only said that to get attention from Shaun Shirley.

2. Another account has her parents returning home to find Brooke alone on the porch crying because she had broken up with her boyfriend.

3. ...at some point, Brooke told her father, Martin Henson, that she was going to leave town for 5 years to get away from Shaun."


Personally I was struck by anyone saying they were going to leave for a finite period of time, i.e., 5 years. I don't think I've ever read about that before. I gather from one piece I read (don't recall right now if it was in the blog or one of the links) that apparently her father was locked in to that 5 year time frame. So sad.

[Trailblazer]

Fantastic job A2L....

[Faith]

Wonderful job, A2L. A very informative article that held my attention and wanting more.

If you're not a writer you should be.

Thank you for all that you do for HFTM. :11_2_104:

[annalyzer]

nice job a2l. question though. according to the article quote, "The W. E. Willis store is approximately a block and a half from their home. "

from the map it looks a lot farther than a block and a half from her residence. am i looking at it wrong?

[awakening2lite]

nice job a2l. question though. according to the article quote, "The W. E. Willis store is approximately a block and a half from their home. "

from the map it looks a lot farther than a block and a half from her residence. am i looking at it wrong?

Hi Anna,

Referencing the map, it would be accurate to say a car route of approximately .09 to 1 mile. There were several references using the distance of a block, block and a half, or two blocks. I have no real explanation as to why the accounts are in blocks, other than to ponder if they estimate based on a shortcut not appearing on the map (a foot path), or if it is the colloquial measure of blocks similar to the phrase, "down the road". All accounts have her last seen on Henderson Dr.

I wanted to remain true to the accounts reported.

[annalyzer]

ok thanx a2l. :friends3:

[awakening2lite]

I found your Blog piece to be an excellent read, A2L. Not only well structured and writing that flowed but, as Ali said, insightful. You are clearly very familiar with the case. It definitely peaked my interest in it.

Was there anywhere in your research than you ran across anything to help explain the different accounts of the evening Brooke went missing? I'm referring to, from your article (and others I read):

"1. Cathy Henson, Brooke’s mother, overheard Brooke and Shaun arguing and overheard her say she was leaving the area. Shaun left. Brooke told her mother she did not intend to go anywhere and had only said that to get attention from Shaun Shirley.

2. Another account has her parents returning home to find Brooke alone on the porch crying because she had broken up with her boyfriend.

3. ...at some point, Brooke told her father, Martin Henson, that she was going to leave town for 5 years to get away from Shaun."


Personally I was struck by anyone saying they were going to leave for a finite period of time, i.e., 5 years. I don't think I've ever read about that before. I gather from one piece I read (don't recall right now if it was in the blog or one of the links) that apparently her father was locked in to that 5 year time frame. So sad.

Hi PatC,

3. I was struck by Martin Henson's report that Brooke told him she would gone for 5 years to make a break from Shaun Shirley. It seemed odd, and as you point out, it was unusual. It was reported he held out hope that she would return after five years. I am sure he is still hoping for her return, even though that time frame passed long ago.

All I can do is give my thoughts on the contradicting statements. Brooke's Aunt related the statement from Martin. Perhaps, it is taken out of context and Brooke actually made that statement at another date, or it is something that was remembered well after she disappeared.

2. As to the statement regarding the her parents finding her in tears on the porch, that sounds like the account of a third person. I wondered if it was related from friends who may have left the party and remembered her crying on the porch. Brooke and Shaun broke up that night.

1. Cathy Henson, Brooke's mother, gave this account.

I was trying to remain faithful to the accounts given, by not eliminating any and by not interjecting my own opinions.

The biggest disappointment was the TRPD, and letting the case grow cold for 3 weeks before any LE attention began. After 3 weeks the local patrol officers conducted the investigation and the search dogs could not scent because of rains during the first three weeks. Following this the focus seemed to be on the boyfriend, and without any evidence, the investigator said he thought she was a murder victim. (I'm not at all happy with the way this played out).

Thank you so much for your kind comments. I appreciate it, more than you might know.

[awakening2lite]

Wow. Just WOW...that was amazing A2L. I am very impressed. Do you write for a living? You have a clear talent for it. Have you written other things we could read?????


Gosh, thank you so much, Lost Indie! :0012: You make all the hours of work worth it!

I am currently working on two more cases for the blog.

There may be other published paper, soon.

Thank you, again!

[awakening2lite]

Please take a moment to read this new article on Brooke Henson..

http://helpfindthemissing.org/blog/?cat=32

Congratulations to our very own awakening2lite on writing her first article for the blog... Great job A2L :happy0158:


Thank you, Pauli. This is a great place, no it is the BEST place to Help Find The Missing. I am glad you are happy with the paper. It is a work of love.

[awakening2lite]

Special thanks to Naia, LLL, Faith, Alibar, Packy and TB. I humbly accept your kind words, and hope to deserve them.

It's a work of love.

I am hoping for renewed interest in the case.

[PatC]

Hi PatC,

3. I was struck by Martin Henson's report that Brooke told him she would gone for 5 years to make a break from Shaun Shirley. It seemed odd, and as you point out, it was unusual. It was reported he held out hope that she would return after five years. I am sure he is still hoping for her return, even though that time frame passed long ago.

All I can do is give my thoughts on the contradicting statements. Brooke's Aunt related the statement from Martin. Perhaps, it is taken out of context and Brooke actually made that statement at another date, or it is something that was remembered well after she disappeared.

2. As to the statement regarding the her parents finding her in tears on the porch, that sounds like the account of a third person. I wondered if it was related from friends who may have left the party and remembered her crying on the porch. Brooke and Shaun broke up that night.

1. Cathy Henson, Brooke's mother, gave this account.

I was trying to remain faithful to the accounts given, by not eliminating any and by not interjecting my own opinions.

The biggest disappointment was the TRPD, and letting the case grow cold for 3 weeks before any LE attention began. After 3 weeks the local patrol officers conducted the investigation and the search dogs could not scent because of rains during the first three weeks. Following this the focus seemed to be on the boyfriend, and without any evidence, the investigator said he thought she was a murder victim. (I'm not at all happy with the way this played out).

Thank you so much for your kind comments. I appreciate it, more than you might know.

A2L... I completely understand, and agree with your decision to write the blog based completely on the accounts given by those involved, my questions were only meant to inquire what your personal feelings were after reading so much of the material.

Again.... great job.

PatC

[awakening2lite]

A2L... I completely understand, and agree with your decision to write the blog based completely on the accounts given by those involved, my questions were only meant to inquire what your personal feelings were after reading so much of the material.

Again.... great job.

PatC

I'm sorry I misunderstood your question, PatC.

It's my opinion she was abducted, either on the way to WE Willis store, at the store parking lot, or on her way back home. I think U.S. 25 plays a large roll in this missing case and I didn't read anything to indicate it was followed up on as a possibility.

There were so many things that went wrong in the investigation of her case, including IMO the investigator's belief that she was murdered (without any solid clue), and how that might have influenced the course of investigation.

Sometimes, things are as simple as they seem. I believe she was abducted sometime after 2:30 am, on the morning of July 4, 1999. There has never been any evidence of a murder, the only solid fact is the location and the fact she vanished. She is still out there, she may be alive.

[Roamer]

Awesome, A2L. Wonderful article, and, as you said, written with love.

[awakening2lite]

Awesome, A2L. Wonderful article, and, as you said, written with love.


Thank you, Roamer, for your kind remarks.

[Pauli]

A2L has written another great article on one of our missing persons... please take a few moments to read..

http://helpfindthemissing.org/blog/?p=48

[Faith]

A2L, that is an awesome article. well thoughtout and put together. Beautifully written!

Great Job, again!!

[LiveLaughLuv]

As always, Lite...wonderful, well written...:give_rose:

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[Roamer]

I am truly in awe of your writing, A2L. I know of no one who could have done it better.

[Sioux_Girl]

You really bring the person alive if that makes sense and make people want to keep reading :)

Good article.

[packy]

Sometimes it seems we hear so much about missing persons that we lose sight of the fact that they are not just a story out there. Very good article, Awake.

I was surprised that no one saw her at the daycare that day.

[Sioux_Girl]

Sometimes it seems we hear so much about missing persons that we lose sight of the fact that they are not just a story out there. Very good article, Awake.

I was surprised that no one saw her at the daycare that day.

Well thats one thing that confused me - if she wasnt seen how is it known it was definetly her that dropped them off unless the children said i guess.

[Grande]

Excellent blog posts A2L!! FWIW, the blog posts are significant in generating additional awareness, I appreciate the effort and assistance on your part.

THANK YOU A2L!! :give_rose:

[Faith]

You really bring the person alive if that makes sense and make people want to keep reading :)

Good article.

That's it! Those are the words I was looking for last night. When reading her articles it's like we know every detail as if we were living it. It's like a book you cannot put down.

You are very talented, A2L. :love0085:

[annalyzer]

Well thats one thing that confused me - if she wasnt seen how is it known it was definetly her that dropped them off unless the children said i guess.



Yes, that is what I was thinking. I also found it strange that she would just let them out of the car to walk into the daycare by themselves. One a two year old?

Another great article A2L!

[Faith]

Ryan was 4 so he would be able to say who dropped them off. IMO

[annalyzer]

Ryan was 4 so he would be able to say who dropped them off. IMO


If he was asked over nine hours later would he remember for sure?

[Faith]

If he was asked over nine hours later would he remember for sure?

I believe so.

[annalyzer]

I believe so.

I'll take your word for it. It's been awhile since I was around a four year old long enough to know that.

[SavannahStar]

I'm late to the party. :frown:

A2L, what excellent articles! You are truly gifted. I am proud to post with you on HFTM!

Thank you for all you do for the purpose of this wonderful message board! You have a heart for the missing, and a real need to personally help. God bless!

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[PatC]

I'll take your word for it. It's been awhile since I was around a four year old long enough to know that.

Anna, the way I look at it is, if he was used to his mom taking him to daycare every day, he would remember if it were someone different... even nine hours later. However, if there were different people who pitched in, he might be confused.

A2L -- another good article. You're the bomb!

[awakening2lite]

Sometimes it seems we hear so much about missing persons that we lose sight of the fact that they are not just a story out there. Very good article, Awake.

I was surprised that no one saw her at the daycare that day.


It could be that 7:40-8:00 am is a very busy time for the daycare center, especially with school in summer recess on 7/19. It might be the children were accustomed to the routine and simply went inside together without her having to go in with them. Maybe she could see them go in from where she was parked. It is a mystery why they are not positive she is the one who dropped them off that morning.

What puzzles me is where were the ping coordinates from her cell phone at 9:09 a.m. and again at 9:30 a.m., in relation to where the witness saw the red SUV with a woman matching Melanie's description struggling and calling out "What about my babies", around 2:00 p.m. that same day. I would have liked to have that information on a map. Maybe it's something LE is holding back. Maybe that is why they say she is missing from Belle, even though her minivan was found miles away in West End (a neighborhood in Charleston).

And another thing I wonder about is if they checked out all those associated with the project to put her image on billboards across the state for the Adult Education program.

I'm wondering why didn't the witness call LE immediately when she described the woman as "struggling to get away"? Is that why the name of the witness is withheld?

There are a lot of unanswered questions in Melanie's case.

IMO

[awakening2lite]

Well thats one thing that confused me - if she wasnt seen how is it known it was definetly her that dropped them off unless the children said i guess.

Detective Lane is also not certain Melanie made the cell phone calls.

If Melanie did not drop the children off, and she did not make the cell phone calls, what does that say?

Melanie's family is very suspicious of Davis, the man she was engaged to and whose residence she left that morning.

[awakening2lite]

Excellent blog posts A2L!! FWIW, the blog posts are significant in generating additional awareness, I appreciate the effort and assistance on your part.

THANK YOU A2L!! :give_rose:

Thank you, Grande, that's exactly what I am hoping will happen.

[awakening2lite]

A2L, that is an awesome article. well thoughtout and put together. Beautifully written!

Great Job, again!!

Thank you, Faith, I am so glad you enjoyed it.

As always, Lite...wonderful, well written...:give_rose:

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And Thank you LLL!

I am truly in awe of your writing, A2L. I know of no one who could have done it better.

Thank you, Roamer, you know it is a work of love. I appreciate your encouragement.

You really bring the person alive if that makes sense and make people want to keep reading :)

Good article.

Hi Sioux Girl. Thank you, that was exactly what I was hoping to accomplish.


You all do know that it is a work of love.

[awakening2lite]

That's it! Those are the words I was looking for last night. When reading her articles it's like we know every detail as if we were living it. It's like a book you cannot put down.

You are very talented, A2L. :love0085:

Thank you, Faith. My Mom, and I, got very excited reading your comments. :smile:

Yes, that is what I was thinking. I also found it strange that she would just let them out of the car to walk into the daycare by themselves. One a two year old?

Another great article A2L!

Thank you, Anna! I take it to heart.

I'm late to the party. :frown:

A2L, what excellent articles! You are truly gifted. I am proud to post with you on HFTM!

Thank you for all you do for the purpose of this wonderful message board! You have a heart for the missing, and a real need to personally help. God bless!

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SavannahStar, I appreciate the compliments, but you give me way too much credit. ((blushing icon))

Anna, the way I look at it is, if he was used to his mom taking him to daycare every day, he would remember if it were someone different... even nine hours later. However, if there were different people who pitched in, he might be confused.

A2L -- another good article. You're the bomb!

That means a lot, coming from you. Thanks PatC.

[Faith]

I am looking forward to your next article, A2L.

[Lilly]

I am looking forward to your next article, A2L.

Ditto all the compliments A2L! You bring all the facts and the person together in a very real way. :yes2: You are soooo talented!

[Pauli]

awakening2lite has written another great blog article for HFTM... please take a few moments of your time and read this continuing story of Melanie Methanie, missing mother.

http://helpfindthemissing.org/blog/?p=51

[packy]

Another good article, A2L. Sure does help to see all the known facts organized, and hopefully it may jog the memory of someone who may come along and read about the last day Melanie was seen.

I wonder too who knew Sandra took that license number.

[LiveLaughLuv]

Lite another wonderful article.

You should become a crime writer like Cindy Adams, you're even much better, my friend...:11_2_104:

You've told things I hadn't heard before, like the argument with that woman about speeding in "her" neighborhood...Police need to speak to this woman..also she left a check in the glove box, so robbery isn't a motive, IMO..I do hope as her grandmother feels, she's alive...but where is she and who has her???

Prayers for Melanie and her family...:innocent0001:

[Grande]

That is easily the most comprehensive summary of events available in this case IMO. Thank you Awakening2Lite for your contribution to the missing persons cause and to Melanie's friends and family.

Looking forward to reading your next post A2L!

[Faith]

Great job A2L !! huggss

[sarahhod]

Fab job. Are you sure you are not Ann Rule?? LOL xox

[awakening2lite]

Thank you all for taking time to read the blog, and for your kind and generous words of encouragement.

Let's hope we can generate additional attention for the Melanie Metheny case.


To all my friends :11_2_104:

[nanabillie]

I have read a great deal about Melanie's disappearing and still had not heard some things that you wrote about.
Excellent reporting and blogging. I hope it does help find Melanie.

[Claycat]

Yes, I definitely liked your new blog about Melanie! It was very informative! Way to go!

[awakening2lite]

I have read a great deal about Melanie's disappearing and still had not heard some things that you wrote about.
Excellent reporting and blogging. I hope it does help find Melanie.

Yes, I definitely liked your new blog about Melanie! It was very informative! Way to go!


It's a lot of work and research, and it's encouragement like this that pushes me to do more.


I have written a new blog for Walter David "Bo" Brawner. FoxFarmBoxers is a family member and a member of our family here. Let's hope more people will become interested in the case and help bring Bo home. His family deserves closure.

Hope you will enjoy reading it.

[Faith]

Oh A2L, you did a wonderful job on Bo. Your writing is so easy to read and comprehend. If only you had written all my school books.

Thank you so very much on the article on Bo. :11_2_104:

[Trailblazer]

Excellent job A2L on Bo's blog...

[foxfarmboxers]

A2L I cannot thank you enough for volunteering your time to write a blog on Bo's case. Despite the headaches and frustrations you went through with your computer....lol....you did an EXCELLENT job. You will never know how much your support has meant to me. And I will never be able to repay the kindness you have shown and the selflessness you have shown to me and my family during this horrible time. You are an asset to HFTM and to the human race. (((((((HUGS)))))))

[packy]

Oh A2L, you did a wonderful job on Bo. Your writing is so easy to read and comprehend. If only you had written all my school books.

Thank you so very much on the article on Bo. :11_2_104:

My sentiments exactly.

Thank you so much, Awake.

[Pauli]

Another great article A2L... thank you for what you do to help find missing persons, it is greatly appreciated. I hope this helps bring the needed media interest to Bo's case.

[Roamer]

I just read the new blog on Bo.

Awake, it was wonderful! Thank you for all you do to help the missing.

[nanabillie]

~
Amen !
~

[awakening2lite]

Thank you all for your kind and generous remarks and for supporting the blogs on missing here at HFTM.

Another blog has been posted for Bo reflecting the recent armed robbery arrest of the POI in his case.