Help find DU'ers missing 13 year old daughter in Colorado Springs

[Oreo]

There have been several threads posted in the DU Lounge about this but it looks like a lot of people have missed it. I just found it b/c somebody posted in the CO forum.
The missing child is reyd reid reed's and not my own. I just wanted ot get the word out in a wider format.

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=105x5402515
Posted by reyd reid reed
Sat Jul-22-06 01:50 PM
But my daughter needs all your positive energy, prayers, vibes...whatever you can spare. She kissed me goodnight last night and I haven't seen her since. She wasn't in her bed this morning...apparently she snuck out at some point last night...but she meant to come back. Her clothes are all here...she took the garage door opener so she could get back in...her makeup's all here...her EYELINER is here.

She's not.

She's thirteen years old and I'm scared half to death.

No...there's no 'half' about it.

I've never been so terrified in my life.

Additional Threads:
http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=105x5403043
http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=105x5406879

[wicket]

1. K & R

How horrible :( :cry:

:kick:

[Hissyspit]

2. For Reyd Reid Reed

I'm not sure what we can do but put our collective heads together.

[catmandu57]

3. One would think that finding a 13 year old girl

would be one of the top priorities of leo's if anyone has a favor or marker to call in this is the time.

[SensibleAmerican]

Why isn't she on TV like Elizabeth Smart?

n/t

[jobycom]

17. It's believed to be a runaway, not an abduction or a lost child

seems to be the logic. Amber Alerts and all of that involve abductions, this seems to be a case of someone slipping out at night. And Reid has only given us bits and pieces of the story, I'm sure there is more that we don't know. As you can imagine, she's been a bit preoccupied, and hasn't written a long, detailed account. She seems to think her daughter ran off, and is staying with friends who she can't find.

She's a good friend of many in the Lounge, we are all scared for her, and hoping her daughter winds up home in a hurry to face stern disciplinary actions. It would be great if she were there already, and Reid is too busy hugging her and grounding her to tell us.

[havocmom]

4. Has the history/cache on the computer been checked?

One would hope that would be done after her friends were called.

[Hissyspit]

5. I believe it was suggested to her in one of the threads, but

you can doublecheck. It's been a while since I read that thread.

[auntAgonist]

11. nothing was found, she doesn't have her own computer and a search

of myspace (she has a page) gave absolutely no information.

aA

[Hissyspit]

12. Thanks for the clarification, auntAgonist.

:thumbsup: and I've got my fingers crossed in hope.

[auntAgonist]

13. no problem. I too hope for a good outcome here.

It's been so hard on RRR. I can't imagine what she's going through.

aA

[katinmn]

6. K&N Praying for some good news.

[annabanana]

7. k&r. . . . . n/t

[Oreo]

8. Has anyone called the Mayor??

http://www.springsgov.com/Page.asp?NavID=1356
AND
http://www.springsgov.com/Page.asp?NavID=209

I'm sure a couple hundred calls would get them off their asses.

Lionel Rivera - Mayor
Office Phone:
719-385-5986
Office Fax:
719-385-5495
E-mail:
[e-mail]

Larry Small - Vice Mayor
Office Phone:
719-385-5485
Office Fax:
719-385-5495
E-mail:
[e-mail]

[MuseRider]

9. We are here

if for nothing else but a place to put your thoughts down, ideas and company. I can't imagine what you are going through. I am sending every good thought and feeling I can to you and your daughter.

[MsFlorida]

10. My niece did this.....

My prayers are with you that your daughter is home before I even finish typing this.

One of my niece's issues was after she had been away for so long, she was afraid to come home.

We were able to get on the local news and get the message out, which helped a lot. The people she was staying with saw the news broadcast even though it was very brief.

[warrens]

14. My daughter was thinking about it

Fortunately, I was tracking her myspace stuff and headed it off at the pass. I sincerely hope this girl is found soon; I don't know what I would do if my daughter disappeared.

[helderheid]

15. She's been missing since Saturday? I am praying for her and her

family.

[Shredr]

16. K&R

I can't even imagine what you're going through. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

[robinlynne]

18. Reed, if you have phone numbers, you can easily get the addresses.

Punch each phone number into a google search and google will show you the address.
I know this becuase I became terrified when i found out about it. it is an invasion of privacy, but in this instance might help you.

[xmas74]

38. She did that in an earlier thread.

It's sounds like it's some sort of VOIP service or something which will usually not show up.

They won't show up on 9-1-1 lines either unless the person sets it up properly.

[Cerridwen]

19. K & R...n/t

[Oreo]

20. kick

[auntAgonist]

21. another kick!

[byronius]

22. kick.

[bicentennial_baby]

23. Kick

:kick:

[HopeFor2006]

24. I have a thirteen year old daughter

I know exactly what you are going through. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

[QUALD]

25. I know about a missing child in her teens...

...but her parents are GOP and go to church here. Can I ask for help with finding her? Is there someone who knows someone important here near Portland?

(There's TOO many missing kids!)

[Oreo]

26. Welcome to DU...

As opposed to the other side I think everyone here would do all they could to help even if the kid's parents are republicans. You may not be able to create an original post yet but I'm sure somebody would if you give the info here.

[xmas74]

39. Go through this thread for some websites.

I don't have any specifics about your area but there are sites listed in the thread that the parents can register her at.

The more people who know she's missing the better. Never let anyone sweep a runaway case under the rug!

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=105x5406879

[sandnsea]

45. Portland OR?

If so, tough case for runaways. Oregon does not pick them up, they aren't breaking any laws here. It also has a pretty big street/drug crowd. If you've got a picture, post it and I'll put it in the Oregon forum so Portland people can keep an eye out.

Lost kids are lost kids, politics really don't enter into that situation at all.

[mzteris]

61. doesn't matter if her

parents are the Bushes ('cept they wouldn't need our help!) - but you know what I mean.

A missing kid child is a missing kid!

Let us know any details you can share - and I'm sure anyone who CAN do anything - Will!

[onecent]

27. I'm am sending you every bit of energy I have. My thoughts and

prayers are with you. May she come home safely now.

Bless your heart!

[Behind the Aegis]

28. Can this be "pinned" to the top of the forum?

PM Skinner and ask.

[auntAgonist]

32. I have messaged Skinner regarding this

hopefully there is something he can do to help. Even if it's only pinned in GD OR the Lounge and not both.

aA

[The Witch]

29. K&R... dear lord... hugs forever

how heartbreaking. Why must there be so much heartbreak in this world?

[helderheid]

30. kick

[LeftCoast]

31. K & R + prayers for RRR!

:kick:

[madeline_con]

33. Have you notified police? Is there an Amber Alert???!!!

[Oreo]

34. Read the posts I linked to

This isn't my daughter and the police have been notified... they're just not doing too much from the sounds of it.

[auntAgonist]

35. police are aware, a missing persons report

was made.

Amber Alert is for abductions, they are treating this as a runaway. :(

aA

[ceile]

36. K&R n/t

[Mutley]

37. kick

[auntAgonist]

40. keeping it upfront and kicked. n/t

[Dob Bole]

41. a kick and a prayer...

[The Backlash Cometh]

42. Call and confront everyone of her friends.

I had a night when I tried to keep up with my more adventerous friends and the combination of drinks all hit me at one time. I had to sleep it off at someone's house before they could even drive me home. They were more scared than I was and didn't approach my parents until the next holiday.

[Arugula Latte]

67. I think she did call her friends already ... nt

[IndependentVoice]

107. Is it possible

that her friends lied b/c they are hiding her? I know its probably not true but in a case like this no harm would come from checking.

[Fleshdancer]

43. Does her school have a directory?

I know it's Summer, but if a school directory was handed out last school year, I would start calling the students in her class. Someone might have heard about some party or gathering that *could* generate more leads.

How much does it cost to hire a detective? I would donate to this cause if it comes to that.

[Maine-ah]

44. shit.

K & R.

good luck man, our thoughts are with you.

[auntAgonist]

46. keep kicking and recommending please ... lets keep it on the

greatest page.

aA

RRR needs your DU mojo good vibes and support.

[LNM]

47. kick

[Kat45]

48. I just had a weird thought.

Even if it's absurd, may as well throw it out there, because you never know. Isn't Colorado Springs a real fundie center? I'm thinking, do you have to be a fundie to get any action from the powers that be, the cops, etc. I'm also thinking--and I know it sounds absurd--could she have gotten mixed up with a group of young fundies trying to convert her? As I said, I know it's absurd, but this whole story is already absurd considering that nobody would help a mother with a missing 13-year-old child!!!

[Catherine Vincent]

52. This story reminds me of what Johnny Gosch's mother had to go through

She didn't get help from the cops and her child was missing. She couldn't believe what was happening to her and her family.

I hope the DUer's child is found safe and sound. I would be a nervous wreck!

[coffeenap]

49. kick

[reyd reid reed]

50. I just want to take a minute to thank everyone

The people here on DU have been the most wonderful, supportive and helpful group I could possibly hope for. You have all done more to help me than I ever expected and I want you to know that you're all appreciated; every good wish and every suggestion has helped and you're keeping me sane and on-track through this.

She's still missing. I haven't heard anything yet but, because of all of you, I have avenues to pursue, places to turn that I never would have thought of on my own. I'm hopeful that she'll be home soon.

I...there aren't any words that can express my gratitude and my appreciation to and for every single one of you.

Thank you.

[qanda]

53. (((rrr)))

Thinking of you and hoping with you for a quick return of your daughter.

[auntAgonist]

54. ........ keeping it kicked and hoping the best

as always.

:loveya:

:hug:

aA

[ninkasi]

59. I am sending every positive thought I can your way

My youngest granddaughter will be 13 next week, and if she were missing, I know how scared we would all be. I am going to light a candle, and pray that she be found safe and sound. That's all that's important now. I know it's probably useless to tell you, but please try and get some rest whenever you can. Keep us posted.
:hug:

[blondeatlast]

74. Our hearts are with you, friend.

:kick:

[antigone382]

92. Kicking for RRR

I hope she comes home safe, sound, and soon! :grouphug:

[merh]

99. she is in my prayers as are you reyd reid reed

:grouphug:

[Mayberry Machiavelli]

51. I don't think the missing girl's name or pic has been posted here though.

[BluePatriot]

55. K&R (nt)

[Bjornsdotter]

56. Kick n/t

[B2G]

57. I'm finding it hard to believe

that the cops won't do anything to find a 13 year old who has been missing going on 48 hours now.

WTF??

[auntAgonist]

60. believe it. they consider her a runaway.

makes no sense at all.

RRR is doing all she can do to see that they act on this .. and find her daughter.


aA

[pitohui]

80. a "runaway" who left even w.out her eye liner

there is no way this is a simple runaway, no way in the world...

the cops need to put down the damn donuts and do their job

[auntAgonist]

81. incredible isn't it?

we're all keeping a good thought. R's got some good contacts now that hopefully will be of great assistance to her.

:hug:

aA

[Beausoir]

95. "The cops need to put down the donuts and do their job"???

Jesus. What a stupid comment.


My neighbor is a cop. He's a helluva good man.

Stop pre-judging people you know NOTHING about.

It's always sad when a teenager runs away from home....but it's hardly the fault of the police.

[IndependentVoice]

109. Don't start this is about a runaway not how cops do their jobs

lets keep the focus on whats really important. And how is it prejudging if your judging based on their inaction? Hes not saying cops are bad, but that this particular group needs to get their act together and look for a 13 year old girl who has been missing for two days now. It is a known fact that in a missing persons case that the first 48 hours are the most important in finding a person who has been missing, at this rate they won't start looking until well after that.

[pitohui]

131. it's not about you, it's not about your neighbor

it's about these cops in this town who think this is a runaway when the child clearly meant to run out for only a moment, she left her purse, her make-up, come on! she meant to run back in and her mother was never to know she'd left the house

i'm sorry i will judge THOSE cops for their inaction

my comment stands

[mtnester]

115. Yep, she took the remote to get back in

decided to runaway and then left her MAKEUP and all her other stuff behind?? No way. This sounds like she went to meet someone with EVERY intention of coming back in.

The last number she called, the ones who said they do not KNOW her..that is the effing key to ALL this. Someone in that house, or associated with that number, knows..I would be banging on that door, asking questions....especially if the cops aren't. This is the quote from the original missing daughter post:

"I found a number on the redial that she called last night and that matches one of the numbers on her list, but they swear they don't know her, that she's not there, that there's no one by the name that's on her list there..."

This SCREAMED to me the day she posted it...not logical at all for no one to know her at a number she herself called. This would be the first place I went, with a photo in hand and flanking cops.

My prayers are on a swift recovery of this child from wherever she is, in good health and spirits...and peace to the parents to continue their search in a logical, or illogical if necessary, manner...to stay focused and filled with hope.

[IndependentVoice]

118. good idea

You can find the adress by putting the phone# into a site, if anyone has the link please post it, but i don't think she would be at the house b/c she took a cab, so she might have met them somwhere

[Kajsa]

58. Kicked !

RRR and her family are in my thoughts 24/7.

I sure as hell hope the media help her.

The police are doing nothing!!

[Bjornsdotter]

62. Kick n/t

[goclark]

63. Keep kicking , don't stop!

[Dresden]

64. Kick...

It's gonna be O.K.


:hug:

[MrSlayer]

65. I sincerely wish I could help directly.

This is my nightmare scenario. My best wishes for a positive outcome.

[Jazzgirl]

66. Another kick.

:kick:

[Arugula Latte]

68. Kicking

:kick:

Wish I could do more ...

[Mnemosyne]

69. kick so everyone sees this -

Any word yet?

My daughter went missing at 17 for three weeks (ten years ago, was found safe). I almost lost my mind.

My heart is with reyd reid reed for the duration.

Good luck.

[auntAgonist]

70. .....

:kick:

[Cameron27]

71. What a horrible nightmare

Kick for reyd reid reed

[Lisa]

72. I hope there's good news soon! (n/t)

[spooky3]

73. k&r I hope you find her soon+++++++++++++++++++

[auntAgonist]

75. thanks for the K&R we have to keep this up front.

[hwmnbn]

76. Another kick....

and more positive energy sent your way.

[midnight]

77. reyd reid reed -so sorry to hear about your daughter.

I'm sending you and your daughter my love, and hope this nightmare ends soon.

[mcscajun]

78. Kicking and hoping for good news soon!

All good thoughts go out to RRR for the safe return of her daughter.

[Lone_Star_Dem]

79. My heart goes out to you...

I can imagine how you must feel having a daughter of my own.

I hope she's home safe before you ever read this.

[TroglodyteScholar]

82. Kick -- Hope all turns out alright... n/t

[OhioBlue]

83. UPDATE -

please read!!!

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_mesg&forum=105&topic_id=5411709&mesg_id=5411709

[Dystopian]

84. Keeping you and your family in my thoughts.....K/R

Praying you hear news soon....a parent's worst nightmare.
Will be waiting to hear of her safe return...Wishing you peace of mind and heart...

[OhioChick]

85. Kick

[williesgirl]

86. My daughter was gone for 2 days at 14 - here's what I did and it worked

I called EVERY friend of hers and spoke to the child and the parents. I told each of them that if for any reason they allowed her to stay with them without notifying me, that I would hold them legally responsible.

My husband, other family members and I also constantly drove by and stopped in at EVERY friend's house and all their favorite hangouts. She finally came home 2 days later when everyone refused to hang out with her or let her stay at their house. They were all calling me "the stalker" but it worked.

Luckily, she never tried it again. She was upset because of her curfew time and that she wasn't allowed to date. None of my rules changed.

If she has a cell phone, call EVERY number from your bills. Ask every friend you know about if there are others you don't know about. I was surprised to find an entire group of friends I had never met nor heard of.

Good luck. I'll keep you and your family in my prayers.

[OhioBlue]

87. from the other threads,

it seems the daughter did not have a cell phone and the mother has been tracking all calls from the home. She's also checked out the computer and myspace accounts. She did find one number called right before Sarah left, but it doesn't appear on reverse directories and now seems to be disconnected. The local police seem to be of no help in this area.

I join you in wishing my best and keeping them in my thoughts!!
:hug:

[brentspeak]

119. I don't know if threatening to sue other parents is the best thing to do

A parent of a missing child needs allies, not enemies.

[grannylib]

88. Link to post with picture and description below; keep praying/hoping

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_mesg&forum=105&topic_id=5411709&mesg_id=5411709

We're all with you, RRR...

[Nicole]

89. Keeping you both in my thoughts....

:kick:

[Mutley]

90. kick

[Arugula Latte]

91. Nighttime kick

:kick:

[madmusic]

93. The odds are she's fine.

So I'm going with a happy return.

In the mean time, this may help:

http://www.cybertip.org/missingkids/servlet/ResourceServlet?LanguageCountry=en_US&PageId=644">When Your Child is Missing: A Family Survival Guide

Edit: or maybe this:

http://www.cybertip.org/missingkids/servlet/ResourceServlet?LanguageCountry=en_US&PageId=882">Just in Case...Runaway

[madmusic]

96. Why isn't that working?

This works:

http://www.cybertip.org/missingkids/servlet/ResourceServlet?LanguageCountry=en_US&PageId=882

And this:

http://www.cybertip.org/missingkids/servlet/PageServlet?LanguageCountry=en_US&PageId=200

[hopeisaplace]

94. oh my gawd, kick

worried with you too,

[genieroze]

97. keep kicking

[Kire]

98. Where's Anthony Lapaglia?

Seriously, if this were Without a Trace, the FBI would be all over it by now.

[RandomKoolzip]

100. Reyd reid reed: I'm sending positive thoughts your way.

Can't do much here in Chicago, but I'd be out in the search parties out there in CO springs if I could. Hope this ends well. You'll be in my thoughts. :hug:

[auntAgonist]

101. one last kick from me before bedtime ..

DU :yourock:

aA
thanks for keeping this kicked.

[rumpel]

102. I called the FBI and they found her within several hours

about 500 miles away, tracing the phone number - she was gone for about a day

at the time she had just turned 13 and the guy is serving time in federal prison.

The local police was dumbfounded when they came for a courtesy visit and found the FBI swooped down on our house. (I had reported it the previous day to the police, and they told me policy is anyone between 13 and 65 they do not specifically go look for - so they can't assign resources)

The FBI has a special Internet Crime Against Children unit - the strange phone number is suspect, I am afraid.

In any event - it is worth a shot

[Bjornsdotter]

103. Kick n/t

[AirmensMom]

104. Morning kick.

:kick:

Still praying for her safe return. :hug: :grouphug:

[laylah]

105. kick!

[jean]

106. Kick and prayers

[IndependentVoice]

108. could you tell the local news?

I'm sure they would go for a missing child report. Then if they interview you can mention how the police are not helping at all and start a petition to have them get a warrent, then go back and check the cab companies records. Just throwing an idea out there.

[Seabiscuit]

110. Kick ! I hope she comes home soon.

:dem:

[helderheid]

111. Any new? And KICK

[emmadoggy]

112. I'm sure this has been done already or mentioned by someone else but...

just in case - contact the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children. http://www.missingkids.com/

There is info there on what to do if your child is missing and info for contacting them.

I would be out of my mind with terror.
I sincerely hope RRR's daughter is home safe very soon. Thinking of the whole family.

:hug:

[auntAgonist]

113. another kick. STILL no news. good vibes needed! n/t

[MamaBear]

114. Kick

Sending thoughts your way. (((RRR)))

[Bjornsdotter]

116. Kick n/t

[IndependentVoice]

117. Come on people more kicks more ideas

[ceile]

120. kick

[villager]

121. oh god.

As another parent, my heart goes out...

[Bjornsdotter]

122. Kick n/t

[earth mom]

123. Link to the Center for Missing and Exploited Children...

http://www.ncmec.org/

Has RRR contacted them yet?
Can the police issue an Amber Alert?
What about contacting the media?


I've been following this thread since yesterday and am sending hugs, prayers and good vibes to RRR and her family! :grouphug:

[Bjornsdotter]

124. Kick n/t

[auntAgonist]

125. she STILL isn't home, please MORE good vibes folks. n/t

[Bjornsdotter]

126. Kick n/t

[FormerOstrich]

127. Any updates??

:kick:

[Bjornsdotter]

128. Kick n/t

[laylah]

129. Kick!

[mcscajun]

130. Bedtime kick

:kick:

[Nicole]

132. Kick

:kick:

[silverlib]

133. Just another kick

[T Town Jake]

134. I have a twelve year old daughter. My heart goes out.

:kick:

[zalinda]

135. I hope everything turns out well.

I can't imagine the hell you are going through.

zalinda

[mountainvue]

136. My thoughts and prayers are

with you at this time, RRR. Have there been any updates?

[SeattleGirl]

137. Kicking, and some new info:

The DU's daughter, Sarah, apparently took a cab to the mall at 3:30 in the morning. After that, who knows, but at least it's a bit of information.

[mountainvue]

138. Hopefully there is surveillance video of the

parking lot.

[OhioBlue]

139. good news

keep the good thought going for RRR. She's heard from her daughter.

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=105x5421627