The dad said he ran over to his neighbor's house to warn them to check on their own kids. He also said that that neighbor had a kidnapping attempt (?) back in the early 90's.
I believe this is significant, because he didn't mention it in earlier interviews, and now he throws it in. Maybe that's where he got the idea for this charade.
Liars just keep making their stories more complex, and the details just keep coming. People who are telling the truth have only the truth to tell. Liars have more options.
Btw, I trust the Nat'l Enquirer much more than the mainstream media. They have proven their value for getting to the facts first, and they have the g'nads to print the unflattering and unpopular.