Re. the bus ticket at the station, I think you’re right. She allegedly bought it on the 14th to be used on the 15th. The ticket was good for 6 months, but was never found. I don’t know if her purse or car keys were found either, though.
I’m not sure about the guy who says she sold the ticket. I remember seeing part of the video interview with him. He was loving his 15 minutes of fame, wearing a blue shirt, yellow plaid suit (or something crazy like that!). He indicated she was having no problem getting around, even though Maria’s roommate, Durham, indicated she was not that mobile when home. Also, he commented that she asked if she could leave her car in the bus lot when she took the bus, but then drove off. If it was Maria, she was wearing the Layton or Dayton big sweatshirt that shows up in the ATM at 4:20 pm.
BTW, I don’t buy Furmon’s theory. I don’t think Maria trusted him. If they were running away together, they would take a vehicle. She was very pregnant. A vehicle is WAY more comfortable, faster than a Greyhound, and leaves less clues. Besides, they didn’t buy a ticket for him.
If it was Maria that bought the ticket (which I’m doubting), then she planned to come back for her car. If it wasn’t Maria, it was intended to be a clue left behind that she went UA.
Also,
if you run away with someone at 8 months, a vehicle would mean potty breaks, getting to prop your feet up, lots more comfort etc.
OK, the base party-— if the wife was there, how long was she at the party? And when did she leave?
Maybe she bought the ticket for CL? Maybe he said he was going to leave his wife, and would rondevous with Maria at some later date?