Hello All,
Thanks for your suggestions, kind words and Prayers. They still are not found. 13 days and counting. The Warren County Sheriff says they are calling in more help.
We had 800 searchers Saturday and 500 Sunday. From Columbus, Ohio to Carrollton, Kentucky. On a 50 mile wide swath. Also covered southern Indiana. We try to cover every road, always turning right until we get back to origin and then start another block.
They were likely sighted at a mall in Carrollton but then the trail goes cold. One clerk remembered a specific purchase that they made that matched what my mother in law had told family they were going to buy. Also remembered details of car.
We are slowing down ground search during week because people have to work but we are going full bore again next weekend. In the mean time we are doing internet blanket contacts of orgs, companies and people who can add incremental search help. i.e. rural route postal carriers, trucking cos, food delivery cos, hotels, and all law enforcement in target area.
You all can help by sending notes to news orgs asking to see more of the coverage and by showing interest. National media (Greta, CNN :-( , networks as well as local media from Columbus to Cincinnati to Lexington to Louisville and all in between.) We need to keep the story out there to keep up momentum and to keep the searchers involved. Just one note will be great.
There have been several suggestions you have made that are really helping us focus and some things you have suggested that we are already doing or researching. I can’t respond to each one right now but keep ‘em coming!
Right now people still suspect they got lost, wrecked or ran out of gas in some out of the way spot. No reason to suspect otherwise.
Prayers continue
O Lord God of Hosts, Who is a Strong Lord like unto Thee?
Or to Thy Faithfulness round about Thee? (Ps.89:8)
(This is Cindy’s cousin)
I’ve contacted the local Christian radio station (104.9 The River) and they’ve been in touch with Scott. He was on the radio this morning and they plan on putting more on later today.
I’ve also contacted the 3 news stations here in Columbus and have talked with a reporter from each. One may be stopping out for some video, all seemed to be planning on contacting Scott for further information and putting an update to the stories on the air tonight.
I’ve also made some internal contacts here at O.C.L.C. and are working to get the Missing Persons Poster and some instructions on how to join the search efforts distributed to all of the local libraries between Columbus, OH and Carrolton, KY (we ARE a ‘library’ company, for Gods sake and should certainly be able to find our local members! :-)).
We’re also contacting the high school (where all of Robin’s former students are) to get families in Madison and Union counties motivated.
Any activity on prescription refills/transfers ? If they are’t stranded maybe they’ve been to a pharmacy to try and get med’s refilled?
Let me know if there is ANYTHING else that you can think of and we’ll make it happen.
God’s speed and strength to you all.
This is a nasty, ugly question to ask and I know your heart has to be in your throat already, but are there any bodies of water they would have had to cross to get to their destination?
Prayers.....continue!!!
Do you have the VIN number of the car? If the car had to be repaired, they may have to order parts from a dealer. The dealer would probably need the VIN number to order parts. If they were carjacked, they would need the VIN number to sell it.
Have you checked used car lots in Ohio and Kentucky. There are at least two 2000 silver Impalas for sale in Columbus.
Also, have you checked for road construction or detours along their route? If they had to take a detour, they could have gotten off a planned (by road construction crews) detour. This could give other routes to search.
Your lost ladies are in our prayers - and so are you. We will continue to lift you up to God; and I have asked a private investigator friend to look at this thread for advice...
Thank you for the update ~ I’m just extremely sorry the news couldn’t be better right now.
Continuing prayers for them, & the rest of your family. Also prayers for the rescuers, that God may give them the knowledge & wisdom of the direction they need to go in this case.
God Bless....
I suggest we start calling or emailing all the media within 50 miles of Otterbien Retirement Home, Columbus, Carrollton, and routes between. We need to ask the media to broadcast the suggestion that farmers and owners of rural property(including vacant property) search their own property for these ladies. The media has done it before with positive results.
I live off 741 in Moraine (just south of Dayton). I am going to start sending emails tonight. This is something positive we can all do.
I sent emails to WDTN (Dayton area) and WLWT (Cincinnati)asking for their help in reminding their viewers that Ada and Mary Ellen are still missing. Also, to help get people in rural areas to search.
I will keep sending emails to every station in or near the search area.
Brad, appreciate that you are keeping us informed. Will continue to pray for Ada and Mary Ellen and for you and all those searching for them and all those affected by this.
God bless,
jm