'Runaway Bride' Stopped in Las Vegas, Stayed at Treasure Island (Used Fiancee Name for Check In)

KVBC Channel 3 News ^ | 5/2/05

[gopwinsin04]

We could find out today if the runaway bride, who ended up in Las Vegas, will face criminal charges for lying to police about being kidnapped.

News 3's Kirstin Linquist reports that she could spend up to five years in prision, pretty bad yes, but that's nothing compared to what she is facing from friends and family.

Wilbanks is staying out of sight at her parent's house but is expected to finally make a statement today.

A question she may answer is was this planned? We found out that the ticket to Las Vegas was purchased days before she disappeared.

While in Las Vegas, Wilbanks stayed at the Treasure Island Hotel and Casino. Sources close to News 3 say she used her fiancees last name when she checked in.

The two were have supposed to marry that Saturday.

[gopwinsin04]

So how did she stay in Vegas with $140 cash on her? (and that was before the cross country bus trip from Atlanta-Dallas-Vegas)

[muawiyah]

Why does the title mislead us into believing the crazy woman is married already? Unless, of course, you know something the rest of us don't.

BTW, the article says he's her fiance.

[gopwinsin04]

My bad, should be fiancee.

[al baby]

So how did she stay in Vegas with $140 cash on her?

maybe shes a red light women as well

[gopwinsin04]

That was before she got a taxi to Atlanta, bused to Dallas, had a layover and then drove to Vegas.

[A Balrog of Morgoth]

IIRC, her ticket wasn't originally to Las Vegas, although I guess that's not particularly relevant.

[MinuteGal]

I heard she had $250.....no matter. Still not enough to eat on and stay in LV. She had left her credit card at home (so they say), so whose credit card was she using?

We're getting little dribs and drabs seeping out. Stay tuned and have a good supply of microwave popcorn packets in the kitchen cabinet.

Leni

[1Old Pro]

This whole story is weird. This girl needs a good psychiatrist.

[Enterprise]

She stayed at Treasure Island? Was she looking for booty?

[madprof98]

My bad, should be fiancee.

Bad again. Fiancees are girls.

[gopwinsin04]

[gopwinsin04]

How about 'her betrothed,' lol

[SengirV]

I heard on the news last night that she bought the ticket to LV under a false name, and she also stashed money beforehand.

[SengirV]

behind bars if there is jsutice in the world.

[Redbob]

"So how did she stay in Vegas with $140 cash on her?"

D'ya really want to know?

[gopwinsin04]

Something does not add up here, I want to hear what she has to say...

[NautiNurse]

Thinking she already had her driver's license changed to reflect her new name, and a spiffy new credit card to match.

[Josh in PA]

Easily.. The $3.95 all you can eat buffet at the Bellagio is great.

[gopwinsin04]

How far could she really go with $250 on her person?

[Redbob]

"Why does the title mislead us into believing the crazy woman is married already?"

Because Julia Roberts has not made a movie entitled "Runaway Fiance"?